Ventura County Reporter 03-02-2023

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Californians woke up the morning of Jan. 1 with the right to legally jaywalk — an activity many already engaged in regularly.

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The Freedom to Walk Act, AB 2147, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September, reverses one of the strictest jaywalking laws in the country. For decades, pedestrians crossing against the light or outside of a designated crosswalk (the definition of jaywalking) could be stopped by a traffic officer and issued a fine of up to $250. Now, officers cannot stop or fine people for jaywalking, unless a “reasonably careful person” would realize there is an immediate chance of a collision with a moving vehicle.

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Supporters have heralded the law change as a victory for pedestrians, and for people living in low-income communities of color who, statistics show, are more likely to be cited for jaywalking than people in whiter, wealthier neighborhoods. The new law has also been championed as a way to discourage drivers from acting aggressively toward pedestrians out of an assumption that cars have the right of way.

What the law does not do, however, is absolve pedestrians of the need to be cautious while crossing the road. Nor does it address the ongoing safety problems on our streets and roadways that put pedestrians in danger.

The amendments to California’s jaywalking laws do not give pedestrians the absolute right to jaywalk. They must still yield the right of way to cars when crossing the street outside of a controlled crosswalk. A person can be ticketed $196 plus court fees for jaywalking dangerously — for example, by crossing in front of a moving car or without checking for oncoming traffic. Dangerous jaywalking infractions do not incur DMV points, however.

In conclusion, California’s new jaywalking law, the Freedom to Walk Act, offers pedestrians who jaywalk safely the peace of mind that they won’t be cited for doing so. It will also hopefully reduce policing practices that disproportionately target people of color. At the same time, it’s important for pedestrians to be aware of the limitations of this law and understand that unsafe jaywalking can still result in a fine or other legal consequences. And while the Freedom to Walk Act legalizes jaywalking, it does not eliminate the need for pedestrians to use caution and to yield to cars when crossing.

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So, what happens if a pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle while jaywalking under the new law? This will be handled on a caseby-case basis. You can still file a lawsuit against the driver of a vehicle if you are injured. But just because you weren’t cited for jaywalking does not automatically mean you are blame-free in the event of a collision. California’s comparative fault laws mean that a factfinder can attribute fault to both parties involved, which will determine whether the pedestrian is fully or partially to blame for the accident.

Many people view decriminalizing jaywalking as common sense. After all, so many of us jaywalk, what’s the point in citing people for something so routine? And shouldn’t pedestrians be trusted to know when and where it is safe to cross?

The Freedom to Walk Act, however, does not make pedestrians any safer. Around 1,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents each year in California, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Thousands more are injured. These tragic deaths and injuries are likely to continue. The California Sheriff’s Association argues they could even increase because of the new jaywalking law.

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To stay safe as pedestrians, it’s important to remember that this new law does not change the fact that crossing the street outside of a crosswalk can still be dangerous. Always use your common sense and caution when crossing the street. Be aware of your surroundings. If you cannot find a crosswalk, make sure the road is clear of all hazards before crossing. This includes looking out for cars, bikes and other vehicles, and not assuming the operator of a vehicle can see you. Always be safe and yield, even if you think you have the right of way. Remember, physics dictates that the pedestrian will almost always be the one most injured in any collision.

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Closing down two Ojai elementary schools and moving middle school students to the campus of Nordhoff High School next year will not save enough money to spare the Ojai Unified School District from a takeover by state education officials, the school board was warned during a special meeting on Feb. 21.

The board voted 3-2 to take the extraordinary step of shuttering San Antonio LEADS Academy at the end of this school year and Topa Topa Elementary School at the end of the 202324 school year in order to save money for the financially stressed district. In addition, Matilija Middle School will be reconfigured into an elementary school after the middle school students are sent to the Nordhoff campus.

Meiners Oaks Elementary School will be converted to other uses including an early childhood education center

serving preschool, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students.

District officials will also move out of their current downtown headquarters as another cost-cutting move, but it’s still unclear where they will relocate. It has not been determined yet what will happen to the shuttered properties.

Blair Braney is president of the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) at Mira Monte Elementary School which will continue to serve the same grade levels under th e reorganization plan, but will apparently see its student population grow. Braney criticized the board for making the final decision on shutting schools during the Feb. 21 special meeting when schools were closed for a mid-winter break and many families had taken vacations.

“I’m being inundated by comments from other parents feeling blindsided about the potential decision,” she said.

Braney also leveled criticism at district leaders for their failure to make tough decisions earlier that could have prevented the district from falling into such dire distress. “The financial deci-

sions need to be made with our heads not our hearts. We are at the end. This is a mess.”

One of the main factors behind the district’s deep financial problems is the declining student population. In recent decades, enrollment has dropped from around 4,200 to 2,200, resulting in an associated drop in state revenue which is based on attendance. District officials have also blamed former employees in the business office for mistakes that complicated and obscured the district’s finances.

Ojai Unified’s financial picture became so bad in recent months that officials with the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) stepped in to offer help and demand immediate action to right the ship, which would include millions of dollars in budget cuts and substantial numbers of layoffs. Under state law any teachers who will be let go need to be notified by March 15.

VCOE officials took the rare step of calling for assistance from

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In Brief

Couple pleads guilty to murdering newborn

The mother of a baby born at Oxnard’s Saint John’s Medical Center In 2019 and her boyfriend have admitted to murdering the boy named Diego just hours after he was born. Prosecutors said the mother, Andrea Torralba Camacho, 24, was allegedly raped by another man in Mexico nine months earlier and then came to the U.S. with her boyfriend, David Luna Villa, 24.

Prosecutors said Camacho did not want the baby so Villa strangled him, put him back in a bassinet and called a nurse. The infant was pronounced dead the following day.

Camacho pleaded guilty to second degree murder on Jan. 20 and Villa pleaded guilty to first degree murder Feb. 27. They are set to be sentenced at the end of this month.

Prosecutor Amber Lee said it was a preventable tragedy.

“California’s Safe Surrender Baby Law would have allowed the defendants to walk away from the hospital and leave baby Diego in the care of medical staff. However, Villa chose to take the life of a defenseless infant who was less than a day old,” Lee said. “It’s truly heartbreaking that baby Diego’s life was so callously disregarded.”

Packaged food bill introduced Ventura County Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is hoping to clear up confusion when it comes to food expiration dates, which should in turn reduce food waste. Irwin has introduced Assembly Bill 660, which would require packaged food sold in California to have clear and consistent expiration dates.

The bill would prohibit the use of “Sell By” dates, which generally refer to a product’s estimated quality at the time of purchase and not whether it’s safe to consume. Instead, the term “BEST if used by” would indicate peak freshness and “USE by” would tell customers when food safety becomes an issue.

Irwin said vague phrasing on packaging often causes consumers to throw away food before it’s spoiled. “Having to wonder whether our food is still good is an issue that we all have struggled with. By strengthening labeling standards and reducing food waste, A.B. 660 will keep money in the pockets of consumers while helping the environment and the planet,” Irwin said.

A.B. 660 builds on a 2017 law that established voluntary labeling standards that have not been widely adopted. If approved, it will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025.

Huerta to deliver CSUCI keynote speech

Presidential Medal of Freedom winner and farmworker rights icon Dolores Huerta will deliver the keynote speech at the Social Justice in Education Conference at California State University Channel Islands on Saturday, March 4, that’s open to the public and free to attend.

School of Education Dean Elizabeth Orozco Reilly said they are hoping to attract a diverse audience. “This is a way to celebrate diversity and encourage organization and action that will bring change,” she said

The event will also feature discussions with three Oxnard Union High School District educators who teach ethnic studies, a class

that will be a requirement for graduation in seven years.

Patagonia’s Child Care Center Program Manager Jenna Janzen will also discuss how choosing story books can advance anti-bias education. “We will explore the guidelines for answering challenging questions about identity and difference in a developmentally appropriate format while creating a safe space for all children,” Janzen said.

The event also includes a free lunch but advanced registration is required at education. csuci.edu/about/justice-conference/.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council is developing a new Community Wildfire Protection Plan and organizers are conducting a public outreach survey. The area covered by the plan includes the entire Ojai Valley and Ventura River Watershed areas stretching from Foster Park to Rose Valley.

The Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council was formed in 2000 to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from wildfires. Officials said a recent study placed the Ojai Valley in the top 1% of communities at risk of wildfire in the nation.

More information about the survey and the wildfire plan is available at firesafeojai.org.

Peer support for spouses of firefighters

Spouses of firefighters face unique challenges from the time spent away from their loved ones and the inherent physical and psychological dangers of the job. Recently, the Fire Family Foundation held a daylong course on peer support for spouses that included six fire departments from around Ventura County, and was conducted by a firefighter spouse who’s also a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Attendees said it’s important to have people to talk to who have lived through similar experiences.

The event held at the Ventura City Fire Department was sponsored by the Ventura Fire Foundation, a charity supporting local

firefighting agencies. The foundation is planning similar events in the future for spouses and children of firefighters based on the response of the first program.

T.O. seeks art submissions

Thousand Oaks city officials are hoping to tap into residents' creative sides as they conduct the typically dry task of preparing a new budget for the next two fiscal years.

Submissions are being sought in a variety of artistic mediums including drawing, photography and collage that answer the question, “What does community mean to you?”

In addition to inspiring policymakers as they crunch the numbers, the images might also be featured on the city’s social media or in the city’s budget book which has the theme “Rooted in Community.”

Information on how to submit artwork and on the city’s budget development process is available at www.tobudget.org.

Grilled Chicken Wings with Honey Sriracha Dipping Sauce

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1 tablespoon garlic salt

1/2 tablespoon onion powder

1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional if you want some heat)

3 full chicken wings, broken down into flats and drummettes (rounds)

Canola oil to brush the grill Brown sugar, to sprinkle (about 1/4 cup)

HONEY SRIRACHA SAUCE

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of Topanga Quality Avocado Honey

3 tablespoons sriracha

2 tablespoons sake or rice vinegar

1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 tablespoon minced thyme

1/2-inch piece peeled ginger, minced

the state’s Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team, whose CEO, Michael Fine, explained the consequences if the district fails to make deep enough cuts. Fine warned that if the district is unable to pay its bills, the state will take over the district. The elected school board will remain in place but will lose its ability to make decisions, and District Superintendent Tiffany Morse will be fired.

downgrade of the district’s bond rating will have negative consequences, which happened because of delays in completing an audit of the district finances.

“Wall Street just downgraded your debt. It is far more expensive for investors to buy it,” Fine explained. “For institutional investors, which generally are the people that own your debt, many of them have had to trade your debt because their investment policies don’t allow them to hold the credit that you are now at in their investment pools.”

Fine urged the board to take the advice from his agency and VCOE, which will likely mean significant cuts. He told the board no one wants to strip them of their power, but it might become necessary if the district is unable to build enough financial reserves. He noted that a state takeover is not a bailout and the impacts would last for decades.

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THE RUB: Mix the garlic salt, onionpowder and smoked paprika in a bowl, then rub all over the wings. Brush oil on a grill over medium heat and grill the wings on each side, covered with a bowl on top, until lightly charred and cooked through to 165˚ F, 10 to 12 minutes per side. Remove the bowl for the last few minutes and sprinkle the wings with brown sugar. If baking, pre-heat the oven to 400˚ F, bake for 40-45 minutes until cooked through to 165˚ F.

2 FOR THE SAUCE: Mix the honey, sriracha, sake or rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme and ginger in a bowl. Brush some of the sauce on the wings and place more on the side to dip. For some added zing, dip the wings in blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing.

Ventura County Superintendent of Schools César Morales also spoke at the meeting to emphasize the need for budget cuts.

“The biggest issues that your budget has are related to staffing and appropriate staffing ratios. If you correct that commensurate to your declining enrollment and you’re right-sizing your organization, you will not only begin the process of correcting your budget and fiscal situation, but you will also begin the road of recovery of contributing towards a reserve that you’ve depleted,” Morales said. “You have no reserves. You’ve exhausted your 3% reserve and you have an inability to make all of your payroll obligations on your own.”

Fine also told the board that a recent

School trustee Atticus Reyes was just elected last November, and said he understands deep cuts will be necessary to maintain local control of the district after hearing Fine’s warnings.

“Thank you for being here. Golly, we need this,” Reyes said before calling for another special meeting focused solely on budget issues. “Because I’ve been so frustrated with the lack of urgency on cuts.”

Ojai Unified School District, www.ojaiusd. org.

For agenda, public comments and a link to a video of the Feb. 21, 2023 special meeting, visit www.ojaiusd.org/page/ board-agendas-minutes-video.

A$319 million dollar proposal by private investors to redevelop the Ventura County Fairgrounds with a minor league baseball stadium, oceanfront restaurants and new buildings drew a massive crowd of around 500 people to the Feb. 22 fair board meeting.

While most people agree the aging facility needs significant improvements, the majority of speakers were against the proposal, especially fans of car racing at Ventura Raceway who would see the track demolished under the plan by Pacific Sports Group.

The fair board previously rejected the plan on a unanimous vote last October during a virtual meeting. But the developers asked for and received a second chance to present the proposal before a live audience, citing details in a $25,000 deal paid to the fairgrounds to enter into exclusive negotiations on the proposal just over a year ago.

Robert Young, PSG founder and president, told the boisterous crowd that while he lives in Los Angeles, most of the development team is

from Ventura County.

“Many went to the fair as children, who love Ventura, and want to make sure this fair is preserved and protected through the 21st century,” Young said. “Pacific Sports Group seeks a public-private partnership with the fairgrounds, which will leverage the best of the past and provide this community asset a secure future.”

“A place to start” or “baseball parkshaped Trojan horse”?

The state-owned fairgrounds property, also known as Seaside Park, was donated by E.P. Foster, one of the city’s most prominent philanthropists, in 1909 for use as a public park. During the meeting a great grandson of E.P. Foster, Phil Foster Ranger, said he supported the redevelopment proposal and wanted to dispel untrue rumors he had heard about the ambitious plan.

“I’ve heard the following: ‘The fair is leaving the fairgrounds. They are building houses and a hotel. It’s another out-of-town developer trying to get rich. Ag and 4H will take a back seat. Traffic will be worse than it is now.’ And many more. All incorrect. All incorrect and misinformation,” he said. “Opposition

to such a broad community benefit shows placing selfish interests ahead of the masses.”

Ventura resident Clark Song said he founded a t-shirt company, California Cut, 10 years ago and sells his wares at the fair every year. Song said the renderings of the proposal showing oceanfront restaurants and shops are not what most people want to see.

“I believe this proposal is nothing more than a baseball park-shaped Trojan horse. It’s designed to turn the fairgrounds into a permanent commercial mini-mall,” Song said.

Another speaker, Bert Lamb, said he’s been involved in livestock and the fair auction for many years and that the facilities are falling into disrepair just as the development proponents contend.

“While this may not be the panacea of everything everybody wants, it’s certainly a step somewhere we need to go, in my opinion,” said Lamb of the development proposal. “The fairgrounds are falling apart. The William Clark building is rusting away. The horse barns are dangerous to put horses in. It doesn’t do everything for everybody, but it’s a place to start.”

Raceway fans voice opposition

The loudest voices in opposition to the development proposal came from backers of Ventura Raceway. Courtney Reynolds said she’s lived in Ventura her whole life and taking her kids to the races is one of their favorite things to do. The topic was so emotional for her that she started crying as she addressed the fair board.

“The racetrack is so important to our community that it makes me emotional talking about it,” she said. “The smell, the sound, the sight, it means a lot to me, and I know a lot of people out here.”

After the public comments were complete the board adjourned the meeting with no additional discussion, so at this point their rejection of the plan at the October meeting stands.

Following the meeting, Young told the Ventura County Reporter he was happy to have the opportunity to make a full presentation in public.

“We started presenting the information and I’m excited that we’re discussing this,” Young said. “The raceway

crowd is a passionate crowd. Maybe there’s some way of keeping the raceway although I’ve heard rumors that it’s not going to be around, but I don’t know. You know, the idea is to talk, and I think that’s always a wonderful thing. And hopefully the board will get into that mode.”

Speaking to the Ventura County Reporter the following day, fairgrounds CEO Stacy Rianda said the Ventura Raceway is not going away.

“We have no plans to eliminate racing. We’re actually looking at making some improvements to the grandstand to actually make it better for racing. Racing is a part of who we are. It’s a part of the history of this place, and we have no immediate intentions of doing anything with it except helping it grow and making it better.”

Dilapidated conditions remain a concern

As for the condition of the fairgrounds overall, Rianda said she asked for a facility assessment from state officials after the October meeting and has received a preliminary draft.

“Obviously, as we all know, there are things that are in worse shape than other things,” she said. “And some things just need a little patching up and other things need a deeper dive into how we’re going to restore them. But again, all of that will be in the final report.”

Even though the redevelopment plan appears to have little traction with the fair board, Rianda says the heated debate over the future of the fairgrounds was positive in some ways.

“I was thrilled to see so many people come out and take an interest in what is happening here or what’s trying to happen here. I think PSG did a great job presenting their proposal and going over all aspects of it,” Rianda said. “I loved the passion in the room, on both sides . . . I think it provides a great opportunity for the community to step up and say, ‘We want to help. What can we do?’”

Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, 805-648-3376, venturacountyfair.org.

Information on the Pacific Sports Group’s reimagining of the fairgrounds is available at pacificsportsgroup.com/ ventura-ca/.

Mike Bratcher looks forward to Ventura’s popular St. Patrick’s Day Parade every year, but this time the parade is extra special for the Exalted Ruler of the Ventura Elks Lodge.

He and his fellow members of Ventura Elks Lodge #1430, part of the nationwide Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, are celebrating the lodge's 100th anniversary. Lodge #1430 is also the lead sponsor and organizer of the parade, so Bratcher has the honor of serving as Grand Marshal.

“I still can’t believe it. I’m looking forward to being the Grand Marshal. That is really a great honor. And this whole parade is dedicated to the 100th anniversary,” said Bratcher, who has been an Elk for 28 years. The parade also serves as one of the lodge’s biggest annual fundraisers along with car shows and golf tournaments.

The service club rooted in patriotism and faith supports many worthy causes including help for disabled veterans, scholarships for worthy students, and groups supporting first responders. But the charity’s biggest

100 years

of benevolence and protection

day in the spotlight each year in Ventura is the March parade that starts near Cemetery Memorial Park and heads downhill towards downtown on Main Street. Bratcher, 75, said people of all ages enjoy Ventura’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

“The smaller kids love seeing the horses,” he said. “Older people, we love to go down to see the Model As and the bands and different things that make the parade special.”

The parade route this year runs between Lincoln Drive and Fir Street and starting time is 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 11.

Elks Lodge member Jim Monahan has a long history of service to the community, having founded and organized the St. Patrick’s Day Parade since its inception. He’s also known for his record-breaking tenure on the Ventura City Council that lasted for 41

years, starting in 1977, and included several stints as mayor. When Monahan says he was born

and raised on Ventura’s Westside neighborhood, he really means it: His parents moved there in 1926 to start an oilfield services company.

“A lot of people say they’re from the Avenue. I’m really from the Avenue, I was born at home,” said Monahan, 88.

The future mayor and Elks Lodge leader attended Ventura schools before serving in the U.S. Army, where he was sent to duty in Korea. Upon his return Monahan enrolled at California State University Long Beach and finished his education on the G.I. Bill. After graduating, Monahan landed a good job in Long Beach, got married and had two kids.

It was around 1959 when Monahan learned something that would bring him back to Ventura where he would make such a lasting impact. “My mother called me and said that my father was terminally ill and I needed to get home now. And that’s when I

stopped my ambitions in Long Beach and moved back to Ventura, moved into the business and worked for my dad for about a year until he died.”

American Welding Company had about 15 workers when Monahan took over. By the 1980s, he said it employed over 100 people. He sold the company about 20 years ago.

While Monahan was raising a family and growing the welding business, he also became interested in civic affairs and was elected to the Ventura City Council in 1977.

It was around 1983, Monahan recalls, that he and some other friends with Irish ancestry were celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at a restaurant. As fate would have it, or maybe a little luck of the Irish, a couple of his companions were Elks Lodge members.

“We were talking about having a parade. And I said, ‘I’ve always wanted to have a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ventura.’ And they said, ‘Well, you do the parade, we’ll pay the bill. We will fund it 100%.’ I said, ‘Well, that’s a pretty good deal,’” recalled Monahan, who quickly joined the Elks Lodge and got the parade off the ground.

The rest was, as they say, history, and Monahan has helped organize the parade every year (except for during a two-year pandemic-related hiatus).

One constant of Ventura’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the bestowing of honors on veterans and current members of the military as well as police and other first responders.

In fact, the grand marshal of the first parade, which took place in 1984, was one of the people who attended that same lunch where the idea for a parade was born. The man was associated with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Posse, Monahan said.

“And so we made him the grand marshal posthumously with the very first parade and, boy, the Sheriff’s Posse, they were 100%,” said Monahan, who continues to serve as parade chairman to this day.

Another favorite attraction of the parade for Monahan every year is the Claddagh Dance Company, which performs traditional Irish dance. The troupe also performs at an annual event at the Elks Lodge that follows the parade that’s open to the public where traditional dishes like corned beef and cabbage are served.

One of the biggest cheers that goes up at every Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade isn’t for a person at all, but rather a giant inflatable green pig known affectionately as Sham Hock.

The tradition started years ago while Monahan was serving as mayor and a member of the parade committee mentioned seeing a mayor in Florida at the head of a St. Patrick’s Day parade carrying an actual pig that had been dyed bright green. Monahan recalled with a laugh that he was the only one of 20 committee members

who voted against the idea. Despite – or because of – ending up on the losing end of the vote, he found himself tasked with finding a pig to borrow for the occasion.

“I called the Ojai animal shelter and when I told the lady there what we were planning, she went through the roof,” the former mayor and reluctant pig locator said. “She said, ‘You can’t dye a pig green!’ She just really blew the roof off the ceiling.”

According to Monahan, newspapers and TV stations caught wind about the growing controversy and started “pounding us about dying this pig green” and sent crews to Ventura to document the parade, which broadcasters expected would feature a mayor with a green pig that had made people so upset.

“We had NBC and CBS. We had all the news channels here and they had their big antennas up with their TV crews,” Monahan recalled. “I was walking down the street with the pig. We got a little toy pig and you wind it up and it kind of waddles, you know.

It was probably about the size of a football. So I put this little green pig down and let it walk across the street and they were really disappointed. We got so much publicity from this pig that didn’t really exist.”

The toy pig was eventually replaced with the giant inflatable pig that’s become a staple of the parade.

Unfortunately the first giant green pig, known as both “Sham Hock” and “Pig O’ My Heart,” eventually got too old to stay inflated, and came crashing down during the 2017 event while kids were enjoying riding on the float.

“It was right in front of the reviewing stand on Main Street. It blew up. I mean, it just exploded,” Monahan remembered. “Came down on the kids that were riding on the float and everything. They were crying and it was quite a fiasco. We had to get the kids out and pull the truck over and get it out of the parade line.”

The pig was declared “dead,” but fortunately no humans were harmed during the incident.

The late Sham Hock was mourned at an Irish wake complete with bagpipes. A new inflatable green pig was created and is now known by the name “Bacon” after a community naming contest.

While Monahan continues to serve as parade chairman with pride, he’s looking for others to start taking more responsibilities.

“What I’m doing is, I’m backing away slowly,” he explained.

It looks like help is on the way, as a growing number of new Elks have arrived to take

up the baton.

Service organizations like the Elks Lodge peaked in membership many decades ago. Recently, however, there appears to be an upswing nationwide, as a growing number of young people look for clubs to join and ways to give back to the community, officials said.

The Ventura Elks Lodge at 2624 Knoll Drive has a large room for dances, dinners, theme parties and other events as well as a separate room with a bar. The lodge has been at that location since 2005. Previously, it occupied a historic landmark building downtown at the corner of Main and Ash streets that was built specifically for the Elks in 1928. Today the former lodge building is being converted into a boutique hotel.

The lodge’s current Exalted Ruler, Bratcher, said prior to the pandemic the club usually inducted about 10 or 12 new members a year. In the last year alone, 50 people have joined, bringing the total number of members to about 350.

At a recent Elks event with other lodges from across the state, the increased interest was a big topic of conversation. Bratcher said it’s the

combination of fun and good works that seem to be attracting new members, especially ones much younger than himself.

“They see that we’re for real, that we’re a total charity. They like what we’re doing and they can come here and have fun. We do different things, we have bands every so often and a lot of the girls like doing karaoke,” he said. “They enjoy it. It’s nice, clean fun, you know?”

The installation of tournament-quality dart equipment has also had an impact. About 15 dart enthusiasts took notice and were inspired to join the lodge.

Darts are part of what attracted Jade Martineau to join last November, although she was already familiar with the organization: Her grandfather is a longtime member of Elks Lodge #2477 in Thousand Oaks.

“He’s always wanted me to be a part of it,” she said. “And then they ended up getting a dart association. I’ve been playing darts for about 10 years, so we came over here to help support their new boards.”

Martineau, 37, said even though playing darts was a catalyst for joining, she’s enjoying everything

about being a member of the Ventura Elks Lodge.

“I like all the events that we do to give back to the community. I like the family culture it feels like when you’re here. It’s like you can lean on anybody,” she said. “They do lots of parties and events and charity fundraisers. So it’s just like a good time every time you come.”

Martineau encourages more people her age and younger to join the Elks Lodge.

“It’s fun. A lot of times people think it is an older person crowd and they’re wrong,” she said. “And plus the younger members help because it helps us with all the events, you know, like setting things up and taking things down and getting the parades ready. You know, it’s a little easier for us.”

Ventura Elks Lodge #1430, 2126 Knoll Drive, Ventura, 805-639-0303, www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=1430.

The County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place on Saturday, March 11, starting at 10 a.m. at Lincoln and Main streets in Ventura. More information at www. venturastpatricksdayparade.com.

Ventura Theater welcomes The White Bu alo on Saturday, March

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AFTER DARK LIVE AND ONLINE

★ = Highly recommended

If you have something related to nightlife — online or otherwise — please email nsha er@timespublications.com. Due to the erratic nature of entertainment booking, information contained here is subject to change and not guaranteed. Call venues ahead to confirm. SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!

Boatyard Pub: The Canyon:

Copper Blues: The Grape:

Oxnard Performing Arts Space: ★

Tony’s Pizzaria: The Twist on Main: Winchester’s:

Levity Live Comedy Club:

Anna’s Cider: BL Dancehall/Borderline: El Rey Cantina (Camarillo):

The Garage: GiGi’s:

The Hangar Bar: Keynote Lounge:

The Manhattan: Outlaws: The Shores, Karaoke, 9 p.m. Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo):

Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo):

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt):

Black Angus: Boatyard Pub: Cantara Cellars:

The Canyon:

The Garage: The Grape: ★

Keynote Lounge: Leashless Brewing:

The Manhattan:

Ojai Valley Brewery: The Raven Tavern: Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran):

The Shores: Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo):

The Twist on Main:

The Vine: Winchester’s:

Bank of America Performing Arts Center: ★

Levity Live Comedy Club: NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Ventura Harbor Comedy Club:

Paddy’s:

GiGi’s: The Garage:

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Bank of America Performing Arts Center:

Cantara Cellars: The Canyon: ★

Copper Blues:

The Garage: The Grape: ★

Keynote Lounge: Leashless Brewing:

The Manhattan:

NAMBA Performing Arts Center:

Ojai Underground Exchange:

Ojai Valley Brewery:

Oxnard Performing Arts Center:

The Raven Tavern:

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran):

The Shores:

Strey Cellars: Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson):

Ventura Harbor Village:

Ventura Theater: ★

The Vine:

Winchester’s:

Levity Live Comedy Club:

Oceanview Pavilion: ★

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club:

Ventura Music Hall:

Paddy’s: Ventura Harbor Village: BL Dancehall/Borderline:

GiGi’s:

Goebel Adult Community Center:

Harbor Cove Cafe: NAMBA Performing Arts Space: 805 Bar and Grilled Cheese:

Bank of America Performing Arts Center: ★

The Canyon:

Copper Blues:

Deer Lodge:

AFTER DARK

The Grape: Leashless Brewing: The Lookout: NAMBA Performing Arts Space:

Ric’s Restaurant: Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): The Shores:

Tony’s Pizzaria: Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt):

Vaquero Y Mar:

Winchester’s: ★

Zin Bistro:

Levity Live Comedy Club:

Bombay: ★

BL Dancehall/Borderline:

Fatty Vegan: The Garage:

GiGi’s: Harbor Cove Cafe: BL Dancehall/Borderline:

Paddy’s:

Q Club:

Tipsy Goat: Ventura Music Hall:

Copa Cubana: ★

Prime Steakhouse:

Ric’s Restaurant: Vaquero Y Mar:

The Garage: The Grape: Keynote Lounge:

The Lookout: Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran):

Star Lounge:

The Vine:

Winchester’s:

The Canyon: The Garage: The Grape:

The Six Social House: ★

Vaquero Y Mar:

Ventura Music Hall: ★

GiGi’s:

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi; Cochran):

Keynote Lounge: The Lookout:

Paddy’s:

The Shores: Tipsy Goat: Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt):

The Twist on Main:

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club:

HAPPENINGS

Happenings includes community events, meetings, classes, community resources and needs. To submit an item for inclusion email to: happenings@vcreporter.com

THURSDAY

WOMEN IN COUNTRY MUSIC: THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. In this course, we will trace the roles of women in country music’s first half century, from its first interpreters in the 1920s to the 1970s. Taught by Cary Ginell. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for people age 50 and older. Six-week courses are $40; two-part lectures are $15; or bundle all winter courses for $140-200. www.callutheran. edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

GARDEN PLANNING WORKSHOP | 3:15-4 p.m.

We will be looking at your planting options and discussing types of gardens (beds, rows, towers, walls and counter) to best fit your planting needs. We will touch on the needs of different crops for best production results. Classes are donation based; please consider supporting the educational workshop programs of the Ojai Community Farmers Market. 414 E. Ojai Ave, Ojai, 805-701-1210, www.ojaicommunityfarmersmarket.com.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: A LOOK INTO

BEING A MUSEUM CURATOR | 4-5 p.m. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Assistant Curator at the California African American Museum (CAAM) Taylor Bythewood-Porter leads a discussion on Black women curators and the importance of representation within the field. The conversation considers the role of museum curators as storytellers, collectors and caretakers of art and historical items in cultural institutions. The presenter will discuss how lack of representation can lead to misrepresentation of underserved communities and how institutions like CAAM are pushing for greater diversity. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas

Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

SILENT BOOK CLUB FOR KIDS: CHOOSE YOUR OWN BOOK (AGES 6-12) | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Shhh, we’re reading! Do you love the idea of a book club but hate being told what book to read? Silent Book Club is the thing for you! Bring whatever book you want and enjoy quietly reading with fellow kid book lovers for twenty minutes. Later, everyone will have the chance to share what they are reading. Children’s Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

MNOZIL BRASS | 8 p.m. Mnozil Brass brings gold to Oxnard with a hysterical new show featuring the very best numbers spanning the ensembles 25-yearlong career. The Austrian band, known as the Monty Python of the music world, seamlessly combines slapstick comedy with extraordinary musical ability. Co-presented by the Ventura Music Festival and Sterling Venue Ventures. $48-78. Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, 888-646-5006, venturamusicfestival.org.

Give all the devices a rest during the National Day of Unplugging on Saturday, March 4. Instead, check out one of the many activities being offered all day by the Conejo Recreation and Park District.

FRIDAY

VENTURA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONNECTION BREAKFAST | 8-9:45 a.m. As an attendee, you’ll have 20 seconds to stand and introduce your business. Chamber members appear on the HOT SHEET distributed to all guests (see deadline information.) Don’t forget your business cards and materials for the networking table! Note: Only event sponsor may place literature at every seat. Four Points Sheraton, 1050 Schooner Dr., Ventura. Register at ventura.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/ register/7644.

COFFEE CHATS WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 8-10 a.m. Join us for the first Coffee Chat event with staff from Community Development on Friday, March 3 at Simone’s Coffee and Tea. Each coffee chat event offers a friendly, informal environment to strengthen relationships, ask questions about development and permit services, and learn about the department’s ongoing activities. No registration is required. Simone’s Coffee and Tea, 7818 Telegraph Road, Ventura.

JEWISH WOMEN ON THE AIR AND SCREEN: GERTRUDE BERG AND BARBRA STREISAND | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Jewish women played groundbreaking roles in the development of American entertainment, from stage to radio to film. This course will focus on two Jewish women whose contributions have significantly shaped the American entertainment industry: Gertrude Berg and Barbra Streisand. Taught by Cliff Wilcox. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for people age 50 and older. Six-week courses are $40; two-part lectures are $15; or bundle all winter courses for $140-200. www.callutheran. edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

VIRTUAL REALITY GAMES FOR TEENS | 3-4:30 p.m. You asked, we listened! VR is back every first and fourth Friday of the month. Aimed at ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

SATURDAY

NATIONAL DAY OF UNPLUGGING | All day. In recognition of the National Day of Unplugging (March 4), Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) staff are encouraging area residents to spend Saturday, March 4, unplugged from their digital, phone and screen devices and instead enjoy the day with friends and family out enjoying the area’s natural spaces. To that end, the Park District has planned several events throughout the day, including tai chi, goat yoga, art activities, dino adventures, succulent potting, archery, a family dance party, open swim, open skate, African drumming and more! Many are free; some require pre-registration and/or a fee. For a full list of activities, visit www.crpd.org/unplug.

12TH ANNUAL SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE | 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. With a theme of “Si Se Puede: Advocating for Justice Through Education,” California State University Channel Islands hosts this conference examining how everything from picture books to nursing curriculum are being used in local schools to help build a more equitable world. The event will begin in the Grand Salon, followed by breakout sessions beginning at 9:15 a.m. in Del Norte Hall. CSUCI offers the conference free to the public in hopes of drawing a diverse audience. Dolores Huerta will be the keynote speaker. CSUCI, 1 University Dr., Camarillo, education.csuci.edu/about/ justice-conference/.

FREE GRAPEVINE PRUNING WORKSHOP | 9-11 a.m. Learn how and when to prune your grape vines. Learn how to control diseases of grapevines, especially powdery mildew. Taught by Dr. Annemiek Schilder and Mark Battany from the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Class located at the Oxnard Historic Farm Park and Museum, 1251 Gottfried Place, Oxnard. To

register and for a list of classes: https://ucanr.edu/ sites/VCMG/?Calendar.

INTRO TO FLY ROD CASTING AND FLY FISHING CLINIC | 9-11 a.m. Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice we want to help you improve your casting and learn to enjoy this great sport. If you don’t yet have a fly rod, don’t worry, just come and use one of ours. Please join us at Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, in East Ventura off Telephone Road. For everyone’s safety we ask all those attending to please comply with any current recommendations by the Ventura County Health Department. There is no charge and all are welcome. For more information, contact Casting Program Coordinator Thomas Hall at 805-377-5249 or www.sespeflyfishers.org.

BACK STACKS USED BOOK SALE | 10 a.m.-2

p.m. If you love books but are on a tight budget, we have just what you need. Great inventory of gently used books at low prices: fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and more, from $0.50 to $2, as well as collectibles starting at $4. Many of us are looking forward to Spring coming and getting back outside, so the Friends are offering ALL Gardening Books at 50% off this month. Get a great gardening book and be ready to plant. Proceeds support the Blanchard Community Library. 119 N. Eighth St., Santa Paula. Enter via the north parking lot, through the roll-up door in the back.

60TH ANNUAL VENTURA GEM, MINERAL, JEWELRY ARTS AND FOSSIL SHOW | 10 a.m.-5

p.m. Fifty exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils and lapidary arts; on-going demos of lapidary arts and jewelry making; raffle prizes and silent auctions; a Second-Hand Treasures Store of gently used items and a plant sale; 15+ dealers; children’s activities and free resources for teachers. A SoCal tradition for six decades! Proceeds support a $1,000 scholarship to a college student in the earth sciences and/or jewelry arts and also support our free educational outreach efforts for schools, teachers, home-schoolers and youth groups. Admission is free, but the fairgrounds charge for parking. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.vgms.org.

AUTHOR TALK WITH MICAELA ELLIS | 11 a.m.

We are pleased to announce an exciting event coming up at the Hill Road Library! On Saturday, teen author Micaela Ellis will deliver a presentation of her book, Autism Through the Years. This event is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us for this wonderful community event and support your local young authors! 1070 S. Hill Road, Ventura, 805-6777180, www.vencolibrary.org.

YOGA WITH ALANA MITNICK | 12-1:30 p.m.

Meditation Mount is pleased to present Yoga with Alana Mitnick every first Saturday of the month in the Auditorium. Yoga brings us into a more loving, conscious, and honest relationship with ourselves, others, and the natural world. Drawing awareness towards the subtle body through breath and sensation, this gentle yoga flow is designed to awaken the heart and inspire a flow of energy in preparation for meditation. Her yoga classes are accessible to people of all ages,

bodies and abilities. $27. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai, meditationmount.org

MERMAID MEET AND GREET AT VENTURA HARBOR VILLAGE | 12-3 p.m. Lovers of the sea can revel in seaside fun, including interactive booths, a mermaid craft station for kids, chalk art by Lysa Ashley, mermaid dance party with DJ Darla Bea, live entertainment, music by Anacapa Ukelele and more! Vendors will showcase their skills for visitors including face painting and exotic bird photo ops. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, 805-4770470, www.VenturaHarborVillage.com.

NATURAL HISTORY WALK | 1-3 p.m. Join Ojai author/naturalist Lanny Kaufer of HerWalks.com as he explores trails through the Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve. He’ll identify and discuss plants, observe birds and animals and talk about the local ecology. $35. Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve, www.taftgardens.org/events.

COYOTE RESCUES HAWK: A CHUMASH STORY BOOK LAUNCH | 2-4 p.m. Join us at the Museum of Ventura County in the Children’s Garden for a special book launch and reading by author Alan Salazar and illustrator Mona Lewis. Books will be available for purchase. Admission is free! 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323, venturamuseum.org.

RFBC PANEL: WOMEN AT WORK | 2-3 p.m. For Women’s History Month, Russell Fischer Business Collection will host a discussion panel from leading working women in Ventura County. Topics will cover how to be a better ally, unpaid labor and the future of women in the workforce. Panelists include: Mayor Susan Santangelo, City of Camarillo; Councilmember Martita Martinez-Bravo, City of Camarillo; Alice Foy, Founder of The Digital Jane; Cascia Smith, Founder and Owner of the Ventura County Mom Collective; and Rachael Laenen, Director of Farming and Operations of Kimball Ranches-El Hogar. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

ASH GROVE ALUMNI | 3 p.m. The Ash Grove became a legendary folk and blues club that showcased a variety of regional and ethnic music. From gospel to jazz, Ladino to blues--the Ash Grove presented it all with imagination and respect. From its inception, until 1973, it was the hub of a highly influential folk music scene. Legendary artists, such as Ry Cooder, Muddy Waters, and Doc Watson, graced its stage. Now, The Ash Grove Alumni, anchored by Joe Chambers of The Chambers Brothers and singer/songwriter and producer Wendy Waldman (Bryndle, Linda Ronstadt) bring the spirit, fervor, and flavor of that long-gone night spot to the Beatrice Wood Center For The Arts. $30. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai, 805646-3381, www.beatricewood.com.

MAKE-A-WISH TRI-COUNTIES BIG WISH BASH | 5 p.m. Join Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties for a fun, music-filled night to support its efforts to provide wishes to medically vulnerable children battling life threatening medical conditions. Event includes sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions, life-changing wish stories and a live concert by Yachtley Crew.

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Limited sponsorships, tickets and underwriting opportunities are still available. Sun Air Jets Hangar, Camarillo Airport, 855 Aviation Dr., Camarillo. More info at BigWIsh23.givesmart.com.

A SALUTE TO SINATRA | 7 p.m. Direct from Las Vegas! World renowned actor and Sinatra impressionist Gary Anthony brings his remarkable show to the stage of the Scherr Forum for a one-performance only event. Gary Anthony becomes Sinatra in “Direct From Las Vegas,” his dynamic, heartfelt one man theatrical tribute to Frank Sinatra. He performs Frank’s most memorable songs, including “New York, New York,”“You Make Me Feel So Young,”“My Way,”“It Was A Very Good Year,”“Mack The Knife” and more! $44-54. Scherr Forum Theatre, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-449-277, bapacthousandoaks.com.

NEW WEST SYMPHONY: SYMPHONIE

FANTASTIQUE | 7:30 p.m. Berlioz’s passionate and dramatic Symphony Fantastique is featured, plus a new fantastical collaboration of an orchestra concerto and animated/live action film illuminating how instruments are played. Composed by GRAMMY® Award-winning Mason Bates and animated by Academy Award®-nominated Jim Capobianco. We honor the passion for innovation and commitment to education of our beloved Founding music Director Boris Brott with the performance of “Nimrod.” $35-125. Fred Kavli Theatre, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 866-7768400, newwestsymphony.org.

SUNDAY

WETLAND WALK AT OJAI MEADOWS

PRESERVE | 9-11:30 a.m. Join Lanny Kaufer and Rondia for a nature walk in a historic wetland. Identify native plants, learn how they can be used in home gardens, view waterfowl and other wildlife. Paid registrants will receive a confirmation email with parking directions, what to bring, etc. Afterwards, they will get a follow-up email with a list of all plants and wildlife seen. No dogs or smoking, please. $25. herbwalks.com.

60TH ANNUAL VENTURA GEM, MINERAL, JEWELRY ARTS AND FOSSIL SHOW | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fifty exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils and lapidary arts; on-going demos of lapidary arts and jewelry making; raffle prizes and silent auctions; a Second-Hand Treasures Store of gently used items and a plant sale; 15+ dealers; children’s activities and free resources for teachers. A SoCal tradition for six decades! Proceeds support a $1,000 scholarship to a college student in the earth sciences and/ or jewelry arts and also support our free educational outreach efforts for schools, teachers, home-schoolers and youth groups. Admission is free, but the fairgrounds charge for parking. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www. vgms.org.

GUIDED INSIGHT JOURNALING WITH RACHEL GARAHAN | 1-3 p.m. Take a moment to pause with the ritual of creative meditation and reflective writing exercises offered in the auditorium at Meditation Mount. In this journaling workshop for all levels, we will weave together seasonally relevant prompts inspired by archetypal, mythical, astrological themes and more to access our own inner wisdom and guide our month ahead. No

HAPPENINGS

Livingston is pleased to announce a new free 10-week grief support group program for our LGBTQ+ community. The group will meet every Tuesday from Feb. 7 through April 11. The group will meet in person at our Camarillo Grief Center. Please contact Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program for reservations at 805-389-6870 or online at lmvna. org/grief. Space is limited.

2023 OXNARD JOB FAIR | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

WVCBA, City of Oxnard and Oxnard College invite community members and students to the annual Oxnard Job Fair on Tuesday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oxnard College. The free event will connect job seekers with local employers throughout Ventura County. Industry experts from a variety of fields will be available to answer questions, share about their companies and organizations, and provide information on how to apply for available positions. More information at www.wvcba.org.

VENTURA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION EQUITY CONFERENCE | 3-6:30 p.m. Vital issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in Ventura County public schools are the focus of the third annual Ventura County Office of Education Equity Conference, which will be held in person for the first time. The conference will feature a wide variety of workshops on increasing opportunities and removing obstacles for students from marginalized communities. The conference is free of charge, but advance registration is required. It is open to parents and guardians, students, educators, support personnel, and community members. Language interpretation will be provided. 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, www.vcoe.org/equity23.

sionals that are eager to help you succeed. Be sure to bring lots and lots of business cards to pass out. This is a fantastic networking opportunity. During the meeting, Don Costa will give a presentation on “How to Fix and Flip Houses the Right Way.” River Ridge Country Club, 2401 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, vcrealestateinvestors.com.

DESIGNATED DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY

STUDY AREA MEETING | 6:30-8 p.m. Zoom.

The Ventura County Planning Division is researching potential disadvantaged community designations in unincorporated areas, also referred to as Study Areas, near the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, and Santa Paula. Designated disadvantaged communities (DDCs) are low-income communities that are disproportionately burdened by environmental pollution. If the Board of Supervisors elects to identify one or more of these unincorporated communities as DDCs at a future public hearing, these communities would benefit from County policies and programs intended to help address environmental and economic disparities in DDCs. Three public meetings will be held to discuss the project and to receive input from community members in these Study Areas. This virtual Zoom meeting will present findings for all three Study Areas and receive public input regarding each area. Register for the meeting at www.vcrma.org/ddcstudy-zoom.

THURSDAY

experience necessary. Bring: a journal, pen and an open heart. $27. Meditation Mount, 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events.

NEW WEST SYMPHONY: SYMPHONIE

FANTASTIQUE | 3 p.m. Berlioz’s passionate and dramatic Symphony Fantastique is featured, plus a new fantastical collaboration of an orchestra concerto and animated/live action film illuminating how instruments are played. Composed by GRAMMY® Award-winning Mason Bates and animated by Academy Award®-nominated Jim Capobianco. We honor the passion for innovation and commitment to education of our beloved Founding music Director Boris Brott with the performance of “Nimrod.” $35-125. Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, 4235 Mar Vista Dr., Camarillo, 866-776-8400, newwestsymphony.org.

SILENT BOOK CLUB | 3-4 p.m. Shhh, we’re reading! Do you love the idea of a book club but hate being told what book to read? Then this is the book club for you. Bring whatever book you want and enjoy quietly reading with fellow book lovers. Everyone will have the chance to share what they are reading. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

MONDAY

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS ALREADY HERE: WHAT’S HAPPENINGS, WHAT’S NEXT AND HOW TO PREPARE | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. Artificial intelligence is active in our lives every day. But what does the term “AI” mean? How can we assess what effect it has or might have on us and on those we care about? Does it work reliably?

Is it fair and equitable? How can we help ensure that the benefits and risks of this type of technology are appropriately balanced, at least for us?

Taught by Paul Whitman. Part of the Fifty and Better FABulous March Lecture Series. Lectures $10 each, or bundle the series for $40. Registration and more information at www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

EARLY MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP | 3-4 p.m. A four-week series for those coping with early-stage memory loss, but who do not have any diagnosis of dementia. Share and process your worries with others, learn tips and tricks and know you are not alone. $40. Senior Concerns, 401 Holdencamp Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-497-0189, www.seniorconcerns.org.

LIVING | 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oxnard Film Society presents this drama about an ordinary man who decides to turn his dull life into something wonderful. Starring Bill Nighy, a 2023 Academy Award nominee for best actor. Runtime: 1 hour, 42 mins. PG-13. In English with English subtitles. $8 seniors, $11.25 general admission. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 West Fifth St., Oxnard, www.oxnardfilmsociety.org.

TEEN CRAFTERNOON: LAVENDER BATH SALT | 4-5:30 p.m. Finals are here! You’re probably stressing but what are you doing to destress? Find out how to make a simple lavender bath salt recipe to help with destressing. Materials provided. Aimed at ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

TUESDAY

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAM FOR LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY | through April 11.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: DOLORES HUERTA STORYTIME AND CRAFT | 4-5 p.m. Listen to stories about Dolores Huerta’s life as a young girl and as a labor activist for American farmworkers. Create a special thank you card that will be delivered to Dolores Huerta in person on March 8.. Children’s Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

HOT BUTTON ISSUE: VOTES FOR WOMEN!

| 4-5:30 p.m. How did suffragists advocate Women’s Right to Vote? Dig in with us by using primary sources and the Library of Congress Digital Collections. Aimed at ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

MARCH FULL MOON SUNSET NATURE HIKE |

5-7:30 p.m. Lanny Kaufer leads a hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where participants can watch the sunset and moonrise. Meet at the trailhead at 4:45 p.m. Hike is 1.5 miles on a dirt fire road with some elevation gain. Heavy rain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel. Paid registrants will receive a confirmation email with parking directions, what to bring, etc. Afterwards, they will get a follow-up email with a list of all plants and wildlife seen. No dogs or smoking, please. $35. herbwalks. com.

WEDNESDAY

VENTURA COUNTY REAL ESTATE INVESTORS ASSOCIATION VENDORS EXPO | 6:30 p.m. We’ll have a collection of the finest vendors with all of the real estate services you will need to become a successful investor. So come early, meet and greet, and expand your “Dream Team” of real estate profes-

SPLITTING HAIRS: AN IRANIAN REVOLUTION AMPLIFIED BY ART | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. Join us as we review an array of artists, past and present, that are visually speaking for the plight of the Iranian people and for the rights of all humanity. Taught by Christine Maasdam. Part of the Fifty and Better FABulous March Lecture Series. Lectures $10 each, or bundle the series for $40. Registration and more information at www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/ lecture-series.html.

CAM I AM SUSTAINABLE: PANEL WITH LOCAL LEADERS | 4-5 p.m. What does sustainability look like in Camarillo? In this panel, representatives from the City of Camarillo, California State University Channel Islands, kidSTREAM and Edible Ventura County will discuss sustainability efforts within their organization. Participants are welcome to ask questions during this presentation. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD | 4-6 p.m. Teen Advisory Board is an engaging leadership group that develops programs and services. Earn service hours at our meetings, which are held every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

COMMUNITY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

4TH OF JULY FAIR AND PARADE VENDOR AND SPONSOR APPLICATIONS OPEN | Through April 3. The city of Ventura is seeking vendors and sponsors for the 46th Annual 4th of July Street Fair and Pushem-Pullem Parade. This year’s event is themed “Celebration by the Sea” and will run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Ventura’s

Downtown District. Vendor applications and sponsorship forms are available on the City’s website at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/StreetFair. Eligible groups include arts and crafts, nonprofits and food vendors. Vendor applications will be accepted through Monday, April 3, 2023, before 5 p.m. PST. Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or dropped off in-person at City Hall, located at 501 Poli Street, Room 226. Entertainment is being scheduled by the Downtown Ventura Partners (DVP). If you are a musician or entertainer interested in participating in this year’s event, please contact DVP at: music@downtownventura.org. For questions and more information, contact City of Ventura Recreation Coordinator Allyson DesBaillets at adesbaillets@cityofventura.ca.gov or 805-654-7749.

ACADEMIC COMPETITION VOLUNTEERS

WANTED | Ventura County’s popular academic competitions are returning in person this year, but we need the support of community volunteers to present these events for local students. The Science Fair takes place March 24 at the Ventura County Office of Education. On average, more than 400 volunteer judges and scorers are needed to support the 2,500 students who participate. Please see www.vcoe.org/Competitions for additional information and links to our online volunteer registration forms.

BIG ROCK PRESERVE VOLUNTEERS WANTED

| Get outside and assist Ventura Land Trust staff with preserve maintenance and restoration activities such as mulching, invasive species removal and trail maintenance. More information and sign up at www.venturalandtrust.org/ big_rock_beautification.

CAREER PATHWAYS AT BLANCHARD COMMUNITY LIBRARY | Patrons of Blanchard Community Library can now access CAreer Pathways, a collection of digital platforms for online learning tools designed to meet the needs of those entering the workforce or who want to get a better job. Funded by the state and administered by the California State Library, CAreer Pathways offers Coursera, Linkedln Learning, GetSetUp, and Skillshare — resources that offer

specialized courseware that help people improve job skills and prepare for high-wage jobs. Access to CAreer Pathways is free and available through the Blanchard Community Library’s website at www. blanchardlibrary.org/resources/online-learning and via the “CAreer Pathways” link on the library’s main page. For additional information, please contact the Adult Services Librarian, Justin Formanek, at 805-525-3615 or email justin.formanek@ blanchardlibrary.org.

AREA HOUSING AUTHOR COMMISSIONER FOR SIMI VALLEY | Through March 9. The City of Simi Valley is soliciting applications for one Commissioner position to represent the interests of the city’s housing needs on the Area Housing Authority (AHA) of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners. The AHA’s primary mandate is to provide decent and affordable housing accommodations for very low income families, elderly, handicapped and disabled individuals. The term will commence upon appointment and the first meeting for the new appointee will likely be in April 2023. Meetings are generally held once a month on the fourth Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners are paid a stipend and mileage reimbursement for each meeting attended in person. To submit an application go to www. simivalley.org/ahacommissioner. For further information, please contact the Eric Chen, Associate Planner, at 805-583-6773.

COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE

FOR SIMI VALLEY | Through March 3. The City of Simi Valley is currently accepting applications for a community at-large representative to serve on the Community Projects Grant (CPG) Review Committee. The Review Committee will review funding requests for Fiscal Year 2023-24 from local 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations for projects and programs serving the community and make recommendations to the City Council for funding awards. Submit an application online; the deadline to submit applications is March 3, 2023. For further information about the CPG program, visit the CPG website at www.simivalley.org/departments/ neighborhood-services-division/community-projects-grant or contact Cynthia McCullough, Senior

Management Analyst, at (805) 583-6759.

FREE DAYS AT VENTURA BOTANICAL GARDENS

| The public is invited to visit the Ventura Botanical Gardens free of charge on the following dates: March 22, April 8, May 29, June 21, Aug. 17, Sept. 4, Oct. 31, Nov. 23 and Dec. 25. Come enjoy this beautiful, natural environment boasting picturesque paths, thousands of plants and extraordinary views at no cost! 567 Poli St., Ventura, venturabotanicalgardens.com.

INFORMATION ON THE HIGH SCHOOL AT MOORPARK COLLEGE | Through March 28.

The High School at Moorpark College allows students to earn both their high school diploma and college credits at the same time. HSMC is located on the Moorpark College campus where high schoolers, beginning their freshman year, take both high school and college-level classes. The school is open to any student in Ventura or Los Angeles counties. Virtual sessions are offered on March 28. For more information, call Dr. Shirleen Oplustic at 805-378-6312 or contact her via email at soplustic@mrpk.org. Additional information can also be found at www.hsmc.mrpk.org.

LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM | Are you a Ventura County property owner/housing provider seeking stable tenancies, rental income, and a way to help our neighbors who need a home? Do you have a housing unit to lease in the near or immediate future? We are seeking studios to 3+ bedrooms. United Way will provide financial and supportive services to ensure a smooth and mutually beneficial housing process. Join the effort and receive a leasing bonus of up to two times the rent charged for the unit! This incentive is available for landlords and is separate from any costs incurred by program participants. For more information or to learn more about the Landlord Engagement Program, contact Carie Bristow at carie.bristow@vcunitedway.org or 805-485-6288 x235.

MENTORS NEEDED FOR WOMEN UNITED EDUCATION AWARD RECIPIENTS | Women United is seeking potential mentors in professional positions who would like to guide a single mother college student and help her reach her career goals. Anyone who has professional experience in a busi-

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ness environment and is willing to meet with a mentee for 2-3 sessions during the semester (in person or via Zoom) is encouraged to apply. To learn more, contact Leslie Osuna at leslie.osuna@ vcunitedway.org or 805-485-6288, ext. 224.

ONGOING/UPCOMING EVENTS

CAMARILLO QUILTERS | 9:30 a.m., second Tuesdays of the month. The Camarillo Quilters meet the second Tuesday of every month. Quilting speakers, workshops, library, free table and community quilts. All are welcome. Pleasant Valley Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo, camarilloquilters.com.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT

ALLIANCE MEETING | Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. This Ventura-based peer support group for those experiencing depression and bipolar disorder will resume its free weekly meetings at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura. Enter by way of the main door. Please bring your own N95 mask. For more information, contact Wendell Jones at 805-640-6472, wenj16630@sbcglobal.net or DBSAlliance.org. 5654 Ralston St., Ventura.

FAMILY STORYTIME | Mondays, 4 p.m. Every Monday the South Oxnard Library hosts an all-ages storytime with Miss Joanne in the Children’s Area. South Oxnard Branch Library, 4300 Saviers Road, Oxnard, 805-385-8129, www.oxnard.org/library/ south-oxnard-branch-library/.

FREE TUTORING FOR ADULTS | Aimed at anyone 18+ who wants to learn or improve their English and learn American culture. One-on-one tutoring is arranged by the tutor. Instruction is available in Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo, Ojai, Saticoy, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks and Moorpark. Locations can be in public libraries, coffee shops, churches, outdoors, or any place convenient to the tutor and adult learner. Free. For more information, contact Laubach Literacy of Ventura County, 805-385-9584 or www.laubachventura@gmail.com.

to the public with the exception of vendor activities, dining, and retail merchandise. Visitors across all oceans can meet to enjoy a myriad of mermaid activities. Kids’ Scavenger Hunt, mermaid meet and greets, crafts, live entertainment and more. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, 805477-0470, www.VenturaHarborVillage.com.

SOUND MEDITATION | Fridays and Sundays. Morning and sunset sound meditation sessions will take place weekly in person at the Viewpoint at Meditation Mount. Sunday morning sessions 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Suburbanoid. Friday evening sessions 6:15-8:15 p.m. with Trinity of Sound. $25; registration is required. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount. org/events.

SUNSET YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION |

Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Connect with your mind, heart and body in a picturesque outdoor garden setting overlooking the beautiful Ojai Valley. Please bring your own yoga mat and props, and a blanket (optional) for closing meditation, which will be accompanied by crystal singing bowls. $20; registration is required. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount. org/events.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP | First and third Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one due to suicide, do not hesitate to join this Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice group. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Programs are committed to maintaining an open, accepting, confidential atmosphere. All are free of charge and conducted over Zoom. More information at www.lmvna.org.

SWAP MEET | Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Every week, the Ventura County Fairgrounds hosts dozens of vendors selling a wide array of antiques and collectibles. Vendor space available; contact Sue Adams at 818-590-5435. $2 admission.10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.snaauctions.com.

GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT | The Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice offers compassion and understanding through a variety of support groups that focus on restorative activities, seeking meaning and purpose, identifying changes to self and receiving support in making life good again. All support groups are free for the community. To find a support group near you, visit www.lmvna.org/grief/.

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HOPE AND HELP FOR OVEREATERS | Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Is your eating out of control? Are you feeling fat? Overeaters Anonymous can help. 133 S. Laurel St., Ventura (building next to the church). For more information call Amy at 805340-5882. Donations only.

JEST IMPROV | Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Need to laugh or be silly? JEST Improv holds weekly, improv drop-in classes for beginners and all experience levels, Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. at Diversity Collective, 2471 Portola Road, Ventura. Classes are $15 each, or $10 each with JEST membership. More information at www.jestimprov.com.

MERMAID MONTH AT VENTURA HARBOR

VILLAGE | Through March 31. A tail of a good time awaits mermaids and mermen as they return to the sea for the Eighth Annual “March Is Mermaid Month” at Ventura Harbor Village, a mer-mazing, month-long celebration. All events are FREE

VENTURA SENIOR MEN’S GROUP | Twice monthly. Any man who considers himself in the “senior” category, (and many who don’t) might benefit from a visit to the Ventura Senior Men’s Group lunch meetings at the Ventura Poinsettia Pavilion twice monthly. We’re strictly a social bunch, with no governing agenda and no obligation to any sponsor. Drop in and say YOUR piece; we might all benefit by it and we’ll treat you to a lunch to hear it. Call Lyle at 805-341-9820 if you’d like to know more; he’ll fill you in.

WINTER WHALE WATCHING SEASON

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Through April 15. Join popular whale watching trips with Island Packers’ Gray Whale excursions. Trips depart from Ventura Harbor or Channel Islands Harbor and each 3-3.5 hour cruise takes you to the Southern California waters of the Santa Barbara Channel, with views of the Channel Islands National Park. These waters are known for their marine mammal diversity, and you may get to see other species of marine mammals along with the migrating Gray Whales. Seals, sea lions and several species of dolphins along with occasional Orca Whale pods may also be seen on your trip. Fun for all ages! Afterward, enjoy dining at the Ventura Harbor Village or Channel Islands Harbor eateries and restaurants. For more info and booking, contact Island Packers at 805-642-1393 or islandpackers. com/winter-whale-watching/.

ISSUE:

Some classes, exhibits and events are available exclusively online. All events are subject to change and cancellation; always verify with venue and/or organizer.

OPENING THEATER

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME March 4-April

2. Based on the book by Victor Hugo, featuring music from the Disney animated film, and set in 15th century Paris. This musical follows the adventures of the hunchback Quasimodo who tries to protect the Romani people from the cruel Frollo. Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. Some content may be too intense for very young children. $22-28. ARTSpace Black Box Theater, 2956 School St., Simi Valley, www.actorsrepofsimi.org.

THE MOORS March 3-26. In this dark comedy, two siblings living on the English moors find their lives taking strange turns with the arrival of their new governess. $17-20. The Elite Theatre Company, 2731 Victoria Ave., Oxnard, www.theelite.org.

THE NAMELESS STAR Sunday, March 5, 6 p.m. A free staged reading of a work by Romanian playwright Mihail Sebastrian about a young woman who becomes stranded in a small provincial town and meets a local scientist. Free, but donations to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund are encouraged. Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3715, conejoplayers.org.

VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Thursday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. Open mic poetry with a reading by George Yatchisin and Laure-Anne Bosselaar. Also streamed via Zoom. E.P. Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Ventura, vcpoetryproject.org.

OPENING ART

BLACKBOARD GALLERY March 4-24. Collectors Choice 2023, an outstanding collection of art donated by contemporary artists from across the U.S., culminating in a fundraising gala. Juror: Dani Dodge. Studio Channel Islands, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-3831368, www.studiochannelislands.org.

BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION March 3-April 29. Recent works by Marita Peres Redondo will occupy the Triangle Spotlight during a Buenaventura Art Association members show. Opening reception on Friday, March 3, 6-9 p.m. during Ventura’s First Friday gallery crawl. Studio 99 at the Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-648-1235, www.buenaventuraartassociation.org.

CAMARILLO ART CENTER March 4-26. March Open Call, works by several Ventura County artists. Reception on Sunday, March 5, 1-4 p.m. 3150 E. Ponderosa Dr., Camarillo, www.camarilloartcenter.org.

JOHN SPOOR BROOME LIBRARY March 8-May 7. Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/Revolución en los Campos, the only Southern California display of a traveling Smithsonian exhibition on Dolores Huerta. It opens on Wednesday, March 8, starting at 12 p.m. with a daylong series of events featuring the 92-year-old civil rights activist reading to children and discussing activism with local leaders. Through April 14: Stories of Labor from the Fields of Ventura County. CSUCI, 1 University Dr., Camarillo, www.csuci.edu.

OJAI ART CENTER | March 4-29. H20, a collaboration between the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast and the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy featuring images of OVLC vistas and animals. Opening reception, silent auction on Saturday, March 4, 5-8 p.m. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-646-0117, www.ojaiartcenter.org.

THOUSAND OAKS COMMUNITY GALLERY March 2-28. 2023 Annual Juried Exhibition of the Valley Watercolor Society. 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park.

AUDITIONS/CALLS TO ARTISTS

COVID-19 POSTER CONTEST Through March 3. The Oxnard Performing Arts Center and El Concilio Family Services need your help to make sure our friends, family members, neighbors, and peers stay protected because the coronavirus has not gone away. Local youth in Grades K-12 are encouraged to create posters that remind people about COVID-19 safety and the importance of vaccines. Posters can show how COVID has affected students or their community. They can also be more general and encourage mask-wearing, getting the vaccine or getting boosted. Prizes will be awarded for the top three winners in each category, with a $500 first place cash prize. For rules, submission guidelines and all information, visit oxnardperformingarts.com/covid-19-art-poster-contest.

DAB ART Ongoing. The contemporary art organization is currently seeking submissions of work in any media for group and solo exhibitions at H Gallery and Studios in Ventura. Submit three to 20 images; $35 entry fee. For submission guidelines, online application and more information, visit www.dabart.me/ ventura-2.

EL NOGALAR Teatro de las Américas in Oxnard is seeking actors

for its March production about a family trying to maintain their home, land and social status amidst the drug wars in Northern Mexico. Performances March 17-April 1; in Spanish. For more information, contact director Robert Sanchez at teatro1057@ gmail.com or call 805-256-4237. teatrodelasamericas.org.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS for its March 18 Nowruz event. Nowruz is the Persian-language term for the day of the Iranian New Year, also known as the Persian New Year. Interested community members can email Leila Benoun Kaseke at lbenoun@venturamuseum.org for information on how to get involved.

realART SPRING JURIED SHOW Through March 15.

The gallery is accepting submissions for its spring show now through March 15. All applications must be submitted through Callforentry.org.

SUMMER PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Through March 15. The Road Theatre Company in North Hollywood is currently accepting submissions for its 14th annual summer festival, taking place July 7-16. Plays of any length or genre are eligible, but must have been unproduced on the West Coast and unpublished through July 16, 2023. In order to reduce bias during the evaluation process, organizers ask that playwrights remove all identifying information from their scripts. Early submission is encouraged; electronic applications only. $15-20 submission fee. For full submission guidelines and more information, visit roadtheatre.org/event/ summer-playwrights-festival-14-submission-info/.

ONGOING THEATER

THE CHILDREN Through March 12. What responsibility does each generation have for the ones to follow? This tragicomedy by Lucy Kirkwood poses the question with sensitivity and humor as it follows two retired scientists who get an unexpected visit from an old colleague who makes a surprising request – all in the aftermath of a devastating environmental disaster. $22-24. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-5254645, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org.

DIGNITY Through March 12. When a long-suffering woman wishes to die, her son respects her choice . . . and finds himself on trial for murder. Questions about our choices in life and death are explored in this moving production presented by the Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. Mature subject matter; recommended for audiences ages 16+. $18-20. ARTSpace Black Box Theater, 2956 School St., Simi Valley, www.actorsrepofsimi.org.

ONGOING ART

AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Ongoing. Farm to Market, an interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role play; plus antique tractors, farming implements, a living beehive and more. Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/ visit-agriculture-museum/.

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through March 11: Insights, work by members of Ojai Studio Artists. OSA is a nonprofit community educational organization, working to promote art awareness, preparing the next generation of artists, and celebrating the

importance of the arts within the region. To date, OSA has given more than $200,000 in art scholarships. It also purchases art books for local libraries, partners with schools in teaching classes and mentoring students, supports public art projects and other community programs. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai, 805-6463381, www.beatricewood.com.

CANVAS AND PAPER | Through April 9. Works by Laurence Stephen Lowry. 311 N. Montgomery St., Ojai, www.canvasandpaper.org.

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM

Through May 30: A pop-up exhibit of sustainability art made by Marie McKenzie, featuring work made from salvaged wood and other earth-friendly materials. Opened Jan. 3: Neil Brooks and the California Seascape. Ongoing: Maritime art covering Asian, European and American seafaring history; the Marple Model Ship Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and the Port of Hueneme and more. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org.

DUDLEY HOUSE HISTORIC MUSEUM Ongoing. The National Historic Landmark was built in 1892 by Selwyn Shaw for lima bean farmer B.W. Dudley, and is one of the last pioneer farmhouses in Ventura. On display are artifacts and other elements showcasing aspects of life from 1895 to 1925. Open for tours the first Sunday of the month. COVID protocols will be strictly followed. 197 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, 805-642-3345, dudleyhouse.org.

FOX FINE JEWELRY Through April 16. All About Light, acrylics and pastels by Jannene Behl and Susan Marcelletti. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com.

H GALLERY Through March 5. STARMAN, large-scale, high-impact photos of David Bowie and other celebrities by award-winning fashion and music photographer Markus Klinko; and Left on Read, wall sculptures by Curtis Taylor. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-293-1616, www.dabart.me/ starman-markus-klinko.

HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS Through March 14: Original artwork by members of the Buenaventura Art Association,

ARTS LISTINGS

presented in a brand new show for 2023. Ongoing: Art and artisan crafts created by 10 resident members. 1559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www.facebook.com/ HarborVillageGalleryGifts.

MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Ongoing. The famed auto museum pays tribute to French automotive design, with coaches from the 1800s, Bugattis from the 1920s-30s, Concours d’Elegance winners and more. Hours: Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets required. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-385-5400, mullinautomotivemuseum.com.

MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Ongoing. Impressive display of vintage automobiles and Americana, as well as the Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club and the car-centric art in the Fireball Art Gallery. Muscles and Mojo car show in the parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month. The museum is now open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, 805-487-4333, www. murphyautomuseum.org.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Through May 28: Finding the Light, works from the museum’s permanent collection that showcase how light can elicit emotion, tell stories and convey meaning. Through Aug. 31, 2023: All That Glitters Is Not Gold, the Jazz Age in Ventura County; Chromatic: The Museum in Six Colors. Through September 2023: Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s Look at the George Stuart Historical Figures® Collection. Through Dec. 31, 2023: Always Keep Creating: The Resiliency of Carol Rosenak. Ongoing: MVC Gallery Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, online exhibits and resources and more. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org.

OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Ongoing. Small exhibitions on a range of topics related to the history of the Ojai Valley, as well as virtual talks and more. Now open Friday-Sunday. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-640-1390, www.ojaivalleymuseum.org.

OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORIC PARK Ongoing.

There’s a full day of events planned in celebration of the opening of Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/Revolución en los Campos at CSUCI’s John Spoor Broome Library on Wednesday, March 8, starting at 12 p.m. Photo submitted

The Olivas Adobe is now open the second Sunday of each month for visitors, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The historic park invites all plein air artists to come out to the site for creative inspiration, from the rose garden and 160-year-old fuchsia to the rancho and the bell tower. In addition, Laura Jean Jespersen’s The Romance of the Adobe will be on exhibit in the small adobe. There will be raffles, historic interpreters, an al fresco gift shop and more. 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe.

POPPIES ART AND GIFTS Ongoing. Gifts, jewelry and more by local artists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com.

RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM Ongoing. The 40-acre landmark and museum is one of the best surviving examples of an early California rancho and honors the area’s Spanish and Mexican heritage. “Last Sundays at the Landmark” take place the last Sunday of every month, and include docentled tours, music and more. Open every Sunday for docent-led tours; group and special-focus tours by appointment. Situated off of Highway 126, two miles east of Piru. 805-521-1501, www.rancho-

camulos.org.

realART Ongoing. The art gallery in Whizin Market Square features works by a variety of contemporary artists. Whizin Market Square, 28861 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-452-4000, buyrealart.com.

RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

AND MUSEUM Ongoing. Permanent exhibits include Air Force One, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, an M-1 Abrams tank and more. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800-410-8354, www.reaganfoundation.org.

SANDRA AND JORDAN LABY GALLERY

Ongoing. An Historical Eye, oil paintings, dye sublimations and gold-leaf prints from renowned artists Michael O’Kelly, to be displayed on the newly created arts space downstairs at the Rubicon Theatre Company. 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-667-2900, www.rubicontheatre.org.

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through May

7: Field Trip: 30 Days at a Higher Elevation, abstract paintings and works on paper by mixed media artist Mary Neville, who recently spent a month-long

There’s still time to see Insights, works by members of Ojai Studio Artists, presented by the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts through March 11. Pictured: “Western Sky,” photograph by Lindsay Thomson.

residence at New Mexico’s Ghost Ranch. Through March 5: 14th Annual Art About Agriculture, a group show presented annually by the Ag Art Alliance to promote awareness of agriculture by exploring its many facets through art. Free family days on the first Sunday of the month. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.

UBS WESTLAKE VILLAGE Through April 28. The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley presents its annual photography show featuring work by several artists on the walls of the financial services building. 3011 Townsgate Road, Third Floor, Westlake Village.

VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY Ongoing.

Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura County make up the Ventura County Potters Guild, and they display their works — housewares, home decor, figurines and more — at the guild’s gallery and shop in Ventura Harbor. 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, 805-644-6800, venturapottersguild. org/gallery.

VITA ART CENTER Through March 25. Two

new shows, all by women artists, will be on exhibit throughout February and March, which is Women’s History Month. Mother and daughter Ann Thornycrot and Ariel Dill will present their abstract works in AKIN in the main gallery, while the Nucleus Gallery will showcase mixed media work by Deborah Faye Lawrence. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com.

WANTS/NEEDS COMMUNITY ARTS COLLECTIVE

Through March 19. Moments of Clarity, works by SoCal tattoo artists that symbolize hope for clarity and ease. All proceeds from art sold will be donated to Santa Barbara tattoo artist Allie Greenberg, who was recently diagnosed with a degenerative nerve disease. 208 E. Main St., Ventura, benjamin@ wntsnds.com, www.wntsnds.com.

WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY OF FINE

ART Through March 25. Sacred Residue, an exploration of personal identity by Brian Paumier and Vanessa Wallace-Gonzales. California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, www. callutheran.edu/about/arts.html.

YOU’RE INVITED TO A COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

about the Ventura Compressor Station Modernization Project

Please join us for a series of community open houses to provide the public with information and updates on the Ventura Compressor Station Modernization Project. Residents will have the opportunity to learn about the proposed project, recent regulatory changes, and analysis of alternatives. The community is invited to participate, ask questions, and offer comments.

Register for in-person meetings or join a virtual meeting at: SoCalGas.com/VenturaOpenHouse

*Spanish language translation will be available

In-person Meetings (Registration required)

Virtual Meeting (No registration required)

Thursday, March 9: 10 am – 11 am SoCalGas.com/VenturaOpenHouse

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023100002

007

The following person(s) is (are) doing business

as: MAGNOLIA MOBILE

HOME PARK, 4197 N. Ventura Ave Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, VMHP LP, 196 Eastside Rd. Jacksonville, OR 97530. This business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 1981. I declare that all Information In this statement

Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of 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).) Print

Name of Registrant:

VMHP LP, Kelly Quaid, GP/Preside nt/VWHP INC. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on February 06, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter

02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023100001

316

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TREK BICYCLE VENTURA, 4060 E Main St Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, Wisconsin, Trek Retail Corporation, 801 West Madison St, Waterloo, WI 53594. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/12/2019.

I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of 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).) Print

Name of Registrant: Trek Retail Corporation, Chad Brown, CFO. NOTICEin 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 25, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/09/23, 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100001 314

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TREK BICYCLE WESTLAKE VILLAGE, 3835 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd Unit K Westlake Village, CA 91362. Ventura

County, State of Incorporation / Organization, Wisconsin, Trek Retail Corporation, 801 West Madison St, Waterloo, WI 53594. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/25/2017. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of 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).) Print Name of Registrant: Trek Retail Corporation, Chad Brown, CFO. NOTICEin 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 25, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/09/23, 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023100003

781

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:TOW805, 1719 Harper Drive Ventura, CA 93004. Ventura County. Carole L Kimberlin-Gaske, 1719 Harper Drive Ventura, CA 93004, Gregory L Gaske, 1719 Harper Drive, Ventura, CA 93004. This business is conducted by: Copartners. The registrant com-

menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of 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).) Print

Name of Registrant: Carole L. Kimberlin-Gaske. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on February 23, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23, 03/23/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023100002

113

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAPOS TACOS Y MAS, BABY STACKS, 2323 Erica St Simi Valley, CA 93065. Ventura County. Terry L Canales, Joe Reyes, 2323 Erica St Simi Valley, CA 93065. This business is conducted by: Joint Ventura. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/06/2023.

I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant

to Section 17913 of 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).) Print Name of Registrant: Terry Canales. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on February 07, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023100002

259

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRU BY HILTON OXNARD, 180 W Esplanade Dr Oxnard, CA 93036. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organizati on, California, Matticus Hospitality Group Inc., 11913 Tarron Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of 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).) Print

Name of Registrant: Mat-

ticus Hospitality Group Inc., Robert J Adams, Senior Vice President.

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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on February 09, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100003

847

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OXNARD MAZDA, VENTURA MAZDA, 1601 Ventura Blvd Oxnard, CA 93036. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Oxnard Auto Group, LLC, 1601 Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of 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).) Print

Name of Registrant: Oxnard Auto Group, LLC, Sam Sangho Lim, member. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on February 24, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23, 03/23/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 202310001517

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VENTURA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, 1056 E Meta St Ste 103 Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County. Douglas Charles Michie, 3216 Porter Ln, Ventura, CA 93003. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2023. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of 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).)

Print Name of Registrant:

Douglas Charles Michie.

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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 27, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023100001

552

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RNC ENTERPRISES, 4744 Telephone Road Suite 3-264 Ventura, CA 93003. Ventura County. Caryn Cuesta, 1041 Dover Lane, Ventura, CA 93001, Rich De La Rosa, 1041 Dover Lane, Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of 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).)

Print Name of Registrant: Caryn Cuesta, Partner. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 30, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/09/23, 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2023100001

359 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EHS SOLUTIONS, 915 Mandalay Beach Rd Oxnard, CA 93035. Ventura County. Michael S Donohue, 915 Mandalay Beach Rd Oxnard, CA 93035. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/04/2012.

I declare that all Information In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of 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).) Print Name of Registrant: Michael S Donohue. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 25, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter

FILE NO. 2023100002

208

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

OH DESIGN LLC, 52 W. Barnett St. Ventura, CA 93001. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Oh Design LLC, 52 W. Barnett St. Ventura, CA 93001. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/25/2023. I declare that all Information

In this statement Is true and correct (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of 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).) Print Name of Registrant: Oh Design LLC, Sergio Ormachea, Managing Member. 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 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 residence address or 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 & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on February 09, 2023.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23

PUBLIC NOTICE

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J073072

HEARING DATE: 05/10/2023 TIME: 08:30 AM

on behalf of Baby Boy Mendoza Duron, a child.

To: Gabriela Mendoza, Lorenzo Alvarez, and to all persons claiming to be the parent’s of the above-named person who is described as follows: name Baby Boy Mendoza Duron, Date of Birth: 04/10/2022, Place of Birth: Oxnard, CA, Father’s name: Lorenzo Alvarez, Mother’s name: Gabriela Mendoza. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26, a hearing has been scheduled for your child. You are hereby notified that you may appear on 05/10/2023, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows:

to appeal the order. If the Court, by order or judgment, declares the child free from the custody and control of both parents, or one parent if the other no longer has custody and control, the Court shall, at the same time, order the child referred to the licensed County adoption agency for adoptive placement by that agency. The rights and procedures described above are set forth in detail in the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26. You are referred to that section for further particulars.

Michael J. Planet, Executive Officer and Clerk, County of Ventura, State of California. Dated:

02/16/20203 by: Ashley Ahearn Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

Date: Feb. 9, 2023

GLOWACKI, P.C.

CYNTHIA V. ROEHL

Attorneys for Bruce Hitchman and Lee Ann Hitchman, Co-Trustees of the Dennis Carter Revocable Living Trust dated November 16, 2012

24422 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite 285 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Telephone: (949) 4848001

Facsimile: (949) 4160907 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/23

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Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23

LIEN SALE

Anass; D073 - Gonzalez, Maria; D111 - Oberreuter

-Valentine, Jonte; D152

- HARVILLE, ANNETTE;

D163 - Herman, Robert;

D189 - Fields, Jazmin;

D231 - Gonzalez, Maria;

D340 - Sanchez, Cristine

PUBLIC STORAGE #

24110, 5515 Walker Street, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 312-9304

Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

B102 - Barrack, Andrea;

B142 - Mullen, Frank;

C244 - Garcia, Cindy;

E478 - Reese, Willie;

E490 - Frias, Marisa;

E522 - lofland, Carleton J

PUBLIC STORAGE #

25779, 161 E Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036, (805) 456-6430

Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

B489 - Pasquini, Gena;

B497 - Polanco, Marcus;

D014 joe C. Slagle B 178 velma i. preciado

All units must be paid for at the time of sale. No checks accepted. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. Each person attending must sign in and agree to follow all Rules and Regulations of the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 5:00 PM on the day following the sale. Shelving is property of landlord; do not remove unless authorized.

26607, 120 West Easy Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065, (805) 285-7067

Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

140 - Meijer, Eric; 334Horton, Steven

Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

COURTROOM: J1

In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control

March 2, 2023

At the hearing the Court must choose and implement one of the following permanent plans for the child: adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care. Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing. On 05/10/2023, the Human Services Agency will recommend termination of parental rights. The child may be ordered placed in long term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court; or, a legal guardian may be appointed for the child and letters of guardianship be issued; or, adoption may be identified as the permanent placement goal and the Court may order that efforts be made to locate an appropriate adoptive family for the child for a period not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further review; or, parental rights may be terminated. You are entitled to be present at the hearing with your attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you are entitled to have the Court appoint counsel for you. A thirty-day continuance may be granted if necessary for counsel to prepare the case. At all termination proceedings, the Court shall consider the wishes of the child and shall act in the best interest of the child. Any order of the Court permanently terminating parental rights under this section shall be conclusive and binding upon the minor person, upon the parent or parents, and upon all other persons who have been served with citation by publication or otherwise.

After making such an order, the Court shall have no power to set aside, change, or modify it, but this shall not be construed to limit the rights

2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/23 CNS-3672315#

Published: Ventura County Reporter

02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DENNIS CARTER

THE DENNIS CARTER

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2012

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA

Case No.: 56-2023-00 575271-PR-NC-OXN

Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, DENNIS CARTER, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 4353 East Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to BRUCE HITCHMAN and LEE ANN HITCHMAN, Co-Trustees of the Dennis Carter Revocable Living Trust dated November 16, 2012, wherein the decedent was the trustor, at 1606 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501, within the later of four (4) months after February 23, 2023 (the date of first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on March 15, 2023, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storag etreasures. com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE #

23411, 740 Arcturus Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033, (805) 248-7083

Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

B015 - Hausman, William A; B067 - trujillo, Lesley; F001 - Rico, Carlos; F027 - Lima Gonzalez, Isidra; F072 - Delgado, Albert; F204 - reyes, Maria; F243 - Polk, Charles; F292 - Desumala, Clarissa; F347 - Garcia, Joseluis; F358 - Creery, Wendy; F366 - Neuson, Michael; F420 - Rodriguez, Jacqueline; F519

- Tamyao, Ray

PUBLIC STORAGE # 23050, 4400 McGrath St, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 324-6011

Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

A006 - rutkowski, Kenny; B350 - Kadrie, Tim; H212

- Cardona, Omar; H308

- Cardona, Omar; K045

- Waggoner, Lin; P027Haque, Sayem

PUBLIC STORAGE

# 26812, 6435 Ventura Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 329-5384

Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

C242 - Gonzales, Sergio; C299 - Young, Renee; D012 - Imad, Mohamed

B572 - Lemos, Jenny;

B596 - Woods, Andrew;

B729 - Pena, Tatyana; R255 - Daniel, Rene; R273 - Jones, Sherine; R281 - Garcia, Jose;

R430 - Kennedy-Ha mmond, Christopher;

W140 - Jones, Sherine;

W146 - Ruiz, Jose; W183 - Kwiatkowski, Carolyn

Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. Dated this 23rd of February 2023 & 2nd of March 2023. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. 2/23, 3/2/23

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Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/23/23, 03/02/23

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that a closed bid public auction will be held at MARINA SELF STORAGE 2600 W. WOOLEY ROAD OXNARD, CALIFORNIA 93035 on 03/16/23 at 11 :30 AM to satisfy the lien on the property stored at the address above in the units listed. Tenants notated the inventories listed at the time of rental. Landlord makes no representa tion or warranty that the units contain said inventories.

B191 anthony burney B190 anthony burney B187 anthony burney B027 gabriela a. beltran A075 james hartung

Buyers must provide a current, original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on March 14, 2023, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storag etreasures. com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 20627, 4568 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063, (805) 2857018 Sale to be held at www.storag etreasures. com.

C007 - Calderon, Charles; C010 - Mosesian, Sidney E; C059Bondy, Bill; C090 - Kay, Phillip; C230 - Tods Hot Rods Barnhart, Tod; D015 - Ramirez, Edy; D172 - Marche, Raiko; D197 - Kessler, Kenneth; D235 - Marche, Patricia

PUBLIC STORAGE # 24322, 2167 First Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065, (805) 285-7073

Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

A051 - Onderwyzer, Jedediah; D021 - Gomez, Joanne

PUBLIC STORAGE # 25753, 875 W Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021, (805) 298-1384

Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

095 - Gomez, Noe; 1017 - Partida Jr, Jorge

PUBLIC STORAGE #

We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. 2/23, 3/2/23

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Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/23/23, 03/02/23

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 375 S Laurel St. Ventura, CA 93001 March 14, 2023 at 9:30 AM.

Wendell Tracy-Furniture, boxes, totes, TVs, fishing poles, VHS tapes, artwork, totes, boxes, furniture, lamp shades

The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storag etreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/23/23, 03/02/23

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE 21700

Notice is hereby given to the undersigned that a Public Lien Sale of the following described personal property will be held on the 15th day of March, 2023 at 12:30 P.M.at SECURITY SELF STORAGE, 2300 Auto Center Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036, County of Ventura, State of California and will be sold by the unit by Daniel Jackson, Auctioneer, CA Bond #64819405 phone 559-970-8105. The property to be sold is stored at SECURITY SELF STORAGE, located at 2300 Auto Center Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036, County of Ventura. Unit Name General De-

scription of Goods

25 Michael Grap, Entertainment center, hockey sticks, scuba tanks, misc. items. 48

Lorenza Rold, Desk, 2 chairs, couch, dressers, bookcase, mattress, misc. items.

64 Manuel Gonzales, Gardening tools, dolly, desk, book cases, radio, misc. items.

110 Myrna Szabo, Recliner, office chair, tv, hand truck, fishing pole, misc. items.

111 Aurora De La Selva, Bags of clothes, 10 storage boxes, misc. items.

149 Nina Edwards, Shelves, clothes, vacuum, rug, chairs, racks, misc. items.

166 Edward Portillo, 2 auto engines, engine parts, 15 storage tubs, tires, misc. items.

293 Tyneal M. Thomas, Chairs, mirror, clock, mixer, trunck, misc. items.

305 Jeremy Beaumont, Rims, bikes, industrial mixer, tires, battery charger, misc. items.

338 Darryl Miller, Battery, charger, chest, level, pocket watch, cables, misc. items.

358 Hector Garcia Tires, rims, dolly, car seat, plastic tubs, mini fridge, misc. items.

381 Bayron Linares, Air compressor, tools, mirror, dresser, gas cans, misc. items.

404 Arturo Aguilera, Go cart, 6 bikes, golf clubs, boogie board, drum set, misc. items.

410 Frank Borja, Cabinet, bike, bed frame, plastic tubs, misc. boxes, misc. items.

411 Karla Aguilar, Bed frame, plastic tub, shoe rack, shoes, clothes, misc. items.

444 Cynthia Calica, Love seat, exercise bike, elliptical stair walker, misc. items.

This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. (See Section 1812.600 of Civil Code)

SECURITY SELF STOR-

AGE

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is HEREBY given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code of the California Self-Service Storage Facilities Act, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section

535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the

16th day of March 2023, at 9:30 A.M, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at A Vineyard Self Storage at 3500 E. Vineyard Ave. in Oxnard, CA in the County of Ventura:

211 Gilbert Hernandez

3121 Bertolio Ramirez

3221 Billy Martin

8241 Zachary Miller

8242 Zachary J. Miller

8243 Adriana Motiei

Property to be sold is a (American Security Safe sized at 4’9” x 2’), (beekeeping hive feeders, frames for hive boxes, honey supers for beehives), misc. household goods, furn., toolboxes, luggage, bikes, toys, clothing, bags, bxs & misc. personal contents. Purchases must be paid in cash only. Items sold as is where is. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Further terms at sale. Auctioneer:

O’Brien’s Auction and Vehicle Lien Service, LLC.

Bond # 64819405, Telephone: 559-970-8105

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE 21700

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that a Public Lien Sale of the following described personal property will be held Wednesday the 15th day of March, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at CAMARILLO

SELF STORAGE, 1511 Flynn Rd, Camarillo, CA 93012, County of Ventura, State of California, and will be sold by the unit by Daniel Jackson, Auctioneer, CA Bond #64819405, phone (559) 970-8105. The property to be sold is stored at CAMARILLO SELF STORAGE located at 1511 Flynn Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012, County of Ventura.

Unit # Name General

Description of Goods

31 Yehuda J. Sutker, Mattress, smoker, cabinets, ladder, ceramic tile, misc. boxes, misc. items.

41-A Marc Newman, Golf bag w/clubs, picture, snow sleds, misc. plastic containers, misc. items.

54 Sapi Iuli, Desks, microwave, suitcases, electric fireplace clock, chair, misc. items.

187 Patrick Arnestad, Bicycles, skateboard, keyboard, backpacks, misc. containers, misc. Items.

212-A Zenaida R Abainza, Wrapping paper, misc. plastic hang-

ers, misc. boxes, misc. items.

276 John Lewis, Suitcases, bird cage, coat rack, snow sled, baskets, misc. containers,, misc. items.

363 Ralph Garcia, Cooler, backpack, dufflebag, misc. items.

This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California. (See Section 1812.600 of Civil Code)

CAMARILLO SELF STORAGE

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23

Public Online Sale

Citizens Self Storage

269 N. Aviador Street Camarillo, Ca 93010

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell by online auction at: www.storag etreasures.com, beginning 10:00 AM, March 6, 2023 and ending 10:00 AM March 9, 2023. The premises where said property is stored are located at Citizens Self Storage 269 N. Aviador Street Camarillo (CA) county of (Ventura), State of California, for the following parties:

Citizens Self Storage – 1 units

Heather J. Martell-Ra mos - Misc. items

All purchased items must be paid for in CASH within 48 hours of the close of auction, all items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours after close of online auction. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Agent reserves the right to halt sale of any unit.

Citizens Self Storage (805) 484-1738

Storage Treasures – California Bond #63747122

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/23/23, 03/02/23

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2585 West 5th st. Oxnard, CA 93030 03/20/2023 12:00pm.

Ana Alvarez small tools, work supplies, car jacks, sporting goods

Elena Chaidez clothes, mini fridge, baby items, vacuum, boxes

Karena Gonzalez furniture, clothes, electronics, boxes

Kalven Harrison cabinets, exercise equipment, weights, medicine balls

Curtis Lynn Walker Jr. small furniture, bed, suitcase, paperwork

The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storag etreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3700 Market St. Ventura, CA 93003 March 14, 2023 at 11:30 AM.

Kody Bentley-Boxes, totes, motorcycle body and parts, wall art

Zury Alejo-Bags, boxes, heater, hat

Angelina Acosta-Furniture, boxes, totes, bags, shoes, clothes, power tools, metal detector

Deborah Matson-Furniture, boxes, totes, rugs, antiques, holiday decor, electronics

The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storag etreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/23/23, 03/02/23

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE 21700 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that a Public Lien Sale of the following described personal property will be held the 15th day of March, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. at NEWBURY PARK SELF STORAGE, 312 Giant Oak Ave., Newbury Park, CA 91320,

County of Ventura, State of California, and will be sold by the unit by Daniel Jackson, Auctioneer, CA Bond #64819405, phone (559) 970-8105. The property to be sold is stored at NEWBURY PARK SELF STORAGE, located at 312 Giant Oak Ave., Newbury Park, CA 91320, County of Ventura.

Unit # Name General Description of Goods

F-10 Fliers, Dylan, 3 Fishing Poles, 6-8 Plastic Cartons, Vinyl Albums, Boxes, Misc Items F-54 Scott, Michelle Angelica, Bed Frame, Hand Cart, Night Stand, Table, Bedding, Cushions, Misc Items

This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California.

NEWBURY PARK SELF

STORAGE

By: Gary Braun

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23

notice to creditors of bulk sale and of intention to transfer alcoholic beverage license (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. 815858-KM

Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The name(s) and address of the Seller(s)/ Licensee(s) are:

Otia Raj, Inc, 11488 N Ventura Ave, Ojai, CA 93023-4155

The business is known as: Mira Monte Liquor

The name(s) and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: Habeeb’s Group, Inc., 691 Walcott Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003

As listed by the Seller/Lic ensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Lic ensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None

The assets being sold are generally described as: All Furniture, Fixtures, & Fittings, Goodwill, Liquor License, Covenant Not to Compete, & Inventory and are located at: 11488 Ventura Ave, Ojai, CA 93023-4155

The kind of license to be transferred is: Liquor License #21-616387 now issued for the premises located at: 11488 N Ventura Ave, Ojai, CA 93023- 4155

The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is March 20, 2023 at the office of: Contact Escrow, 2301 S. Victoria Avenue, #B, Ven-

tura, CA 93003

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $290,000.00, which consists of the following:

Buyer’s Initial DepositCheck $5,000.00

Buyer to deposit at the Close of Escrow - Wire $285,000.00

It has been agreed between the Seller/Lic ensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: February 1, 2023

Buyer/Transferee Habeeb’s Group, Inc.,

Seller/Licensee Otia Raj Inc.,

By: S/ Vimal Otia S/ Bhavnaben Otia 3/2/23

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NAME CHANGE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2023-00 575017-CUPT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of MELISSA NYCHOLE ARIAS, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.)

Petitioner: MELISSA NYCHOLE ARIAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) MELISSA NYCHOLE ARIAS to MELISSA NYCHOLE HERNANDEZ 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 reasons 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:

Date: 03/16/2023. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 42. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Ave-

nue Ventura, CA 93009.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: February 02, 2023. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: , Deputy Clerk.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 56-2023-00

574879-CU-PT-VTA Superior Court of California, County of Ventura

Petition of: Blanduna Magana Flores for Change of Name

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner Blanduna Magana Flores filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Blanduna Magana Flores to Belinda Magana Reyes

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter 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 reasons 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:

Date: 03/13/23, Time: 8:30 am , Dept.: 40, Room:

The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California 93009

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/ find-my-court.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura County Reporter

Date: January 30, 2023

Mark Borrell

Judge of the Superior Court

2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/23

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Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF

NAME

Case No. 56-2023-00

574387-CU-PT-VTA

Superior Court of California, County of Ventura

Petition of: Josiah Benny Sampilo by his mother Mia Gabriela Phearson-Garcia for Change of Name

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner

Josiah Benny Sampilo by his mother Mia Gabriela Phearson-Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Josiah Benny Sampilo to Josiah Benny Phearson-Garcia

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter 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 reasons 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:

Date: 3/15/2023, Time: 8:30 am, Dept.: 42, Room: The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/ find-my-court.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura County Reporter

Date: January 13, 2023

Henry J. Walsh Judge of the Superior Court 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2/23

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Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/09/23, 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2023-00 575688-CUPT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of ANGELICA PONCE CERVANTES, for Change of Name.

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: ANGELICA PONCE CERVANTES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

ANGELICA PONCE CERVANTES to ANGELICA LUGO 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 reasons 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:

Date: 4/11/2023. Time:

8:30 AM. Dept.: 21. The address of the court is 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Ventura. Original filed: February 23, 2023. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Brenda L. McCormick, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Kristi Moore, Deputy Clerk.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23, 03/23/23

PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LINDA LOVE GRIFFIN, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00

575144-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LINDA LOVE GRIFFIN.

A Petition for probate has been filed by Miles

David Talmage in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Miles David Talmage be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion 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: Date: March 23, 2023 Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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 Spe-

cial Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Brandon P. Johnson

SBN 210958

1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 280 Camarillo, California 93010 (805) 482-2282

Published: Ventu-

ra County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JACK DICUS, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00

575313-PR-PW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JACK DICUS.

A Petition for probate has been filed by Pamela Rae Slicton in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Pamela Rae Slicton be appointed as personal representa tive 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 Administra tion 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: Date:

03/30/2023, Time: 10:30

AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036PROBATE DIVISION.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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:

Laura V. Bartels SBN 188000

Taylor, Scholes & Bartels 540 Sespe Avenue, Suite #4

Fillmore, California

93015

(805) 524-1934

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LILLIAN GAITAN IBARRA, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00 575315-PR-PW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LILLIAN GAITAN IBARRA, LILLIAN G. IBARRA, LILLIAN IBARRA.

A Petition for probate has been filed by Olivia Ibarra in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Olivia Ibarra 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 Administra tion 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: Date: 03/30/2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036PROBATE DIVISION.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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:

Laura V. Bartels

SBN 188000

Taylor, Scholes & Bartels

540 Sespe Avenue, Suite #4

Fillmore, California 93015

(805)

02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GEORGE ANDERSON LINDSEY aka GEORGE LINDSEY, JR., DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00

574894-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of GEORGE ANDERSON LINDSAY, GEORGE LINDSAY JR

A Petition for probate has been filed by Camden Pancake in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Camden

Pancake be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion 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: Date: March 16, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Justice Center.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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:

Marisha N Charbonnet

SBN 238446 Family Security Law Group 223 East Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 320 Thousand Oaks, California 91360 (805) 496-4681

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DORIS EVELYN TANNER, aka DORIS E. TANNER, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00 575809-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DORIS EVELYN TANNER, aka DORIS E. TANNER

A Petition for probate has been filed by Diane Simon in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Diane Simon be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion 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: Date: April 13, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Courthouse.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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: John C. Orr; SBN 58840 Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP 1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, California 93004 (805) 659-6800

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHRISTY CONN, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00 574991-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of CHRISTY CONN

A Petition for probate has been filed by Emmett B. Faulconer in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Emmett B. Faulconer be appointed as personal representa tive to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion 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: Date: 03/23/2023, Time: 10:30

AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Justice Center.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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: Eric D. Ridley

SBN 273702

567 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Suite 210 Port Hueneme, California 93041

(805) 244-5291

Published: Ventu-

ra County Reporter

03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARCO ANTONIO LARIOS, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00

575816-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARCO ANTONIO LARIOS, aka MARCO ANTONIO LARIOS ARANDA

A Petition for probate has been filed by Socorro M. Cobian in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Socorro M Cobian be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion 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: Date: April 13, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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: Samuel M. Huestis, Esq.

SBN 113557

Law Office of Samuel M. Huestis, A Professional Corporation

1280 S. Victoria Avenue, Suite 180 Ventura, California

93003-6504

(805) 642-3559

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES MESA, DECEDENT

CASE NO. 56-2022-00

571548-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JAMES MESA

A Petition for probate has been filed by Peter John Russo in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Peter John Russo be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion 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 per-

sons 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: Date: 03/16/2023, Time: 10:30

AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036- Oxnard Juvenile Courthouse.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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: Jeffrey S. Benice, Esq. SBN 81583 3080 Bristol Street, Ste. 630 Costa Mesa, California 92626 (714) 641-3600

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARY DEONNE GREENE.

A Petition for probate has been filed by Nicholas L. Daily in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Nicholas L. Daily 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 Administra tion 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: Date: March 16, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Justice Center.

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.

may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgea ble 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: John M. Andersen, SBN 162930; William B. Smith, SBN 126372 1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, California 93004 (805) 659-6800

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LYNDA JOYCE BELDING, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00 575099-PR-PW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LYNDA JOYCE BELDING.

A Petition for probate has been filed by Daniel P. Githens, III in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Daniel P. Githens, III be appointed as personal representa tive 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.

10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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: Samantha W. Koopman SBN 310227

ister 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 Administra tion 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: Date: March 09, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036.

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.

56-2023-00 575013-PR-PW-OXN

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion 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: Date: March 30, 2023, Time:

1200 Paseo Camarillo Suite 280 Camarillo, California 93010 (805) 482-2282

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHAD MICHAEL ATKINS, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00 574539-PR-PW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of CHAD MICHAEL ATKINS.

A Petition for probate has been filed by Bryan Diaz in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Bryan Diaz be appointed as personal representative to admin-

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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:

Bryan Diaz

SBN 219905

701 E. Santa Clara Street Ventura, California 93001

(805) 652-1284

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LARRY J. GREENE

AKA LARRY JOSEPH GREENE, DECEDENT

CASE NO. 56-2023-00

575009-PR-PW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LARRY

J GREENE, LARRY JOSEPH GREENE

A Petition for probate has been filed by Nicholas L. Daily in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Nicholas L. Daily 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 Administra tion 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: Date: March 16, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile Justice Center.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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: John M. Andersen, SBN 162930; William B. Smith SBN 126372

1050 South Kimball Road Ventura, California 93004

(805) 659-6800

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JESUS G. SOLIS, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00

575213-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JESUS G. SOLIS

A Petition for probate has been filed by Sergio Solis in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The petition for probate requests that: Sergio Solis be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion 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

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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: Date:

3/23/23, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 .

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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: Fred Rosenmund SBN 90033

2816 Rice Avenue

Oxnard, California 93033

(805) 486-2500

Published:

M O NEILL aka DEWITT ONEILL aka DEWITT

O NEILL aka DEWITT

O’NEILL, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00

575267-PR-PW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DEWITT MARKS O’NEILL aka DEWITT MARKS

O NEILL aka DEWITT MARKS ONEILL aka DEWITT M O’NEILL aka DEWITT M ONEILL aka DEWITT M O NEILL aka DEWITT ONEILL aka DEWITT O NEILL aka DEWITT O’NEILL.

A Petition for probate has been filed by Jennifer-Megan O’Neill Wolff in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Jennifer-M egan O’Neill Wolff 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 Administra tion 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: Date: March 23, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard- Juvenile and Probate Courthouse.

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 representa tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa tive, 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 knowledgea ble 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:

Jennifer-Megan O’Neill Wolff 2667 E Villa St Pasadena, California 91107

(818) 635-0356

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Pamela J. Cunningham CASE NO. 56-2023-00

575448-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiar ies, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Pamela J. Cunningham

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Debra Guite in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion of Estates Act with full 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 on 04/06/2023 at 10:30 am in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE OXNARD CA 93036 JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER.

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 representa tive, 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 (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: Southern California Attorneys, APC- Kambiz Drake, Esq. SBN: 271134

24007 Ventura Blvd. Suite 110

Calabasas, CA 91302, Telephone: (818) 2222227 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/23

CNS-3672991# Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES-

TATE OF: RONALD GENE HENZLIK

CASE NO. 56-2023-00

575699-PR-LA-OXN

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

ALD GENE HENZLIK.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KASEY ALYSSA HENZLIK in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KASEY ALYSSA HENZLIK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra tion 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: 04/13/23 at 10:30AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 E. VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036

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 representa tive, 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 ac-

count as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner DANIEL C. HALES, ESQ. - SBN 146564, CITADEL LAW CORPORATION

2372 MORSE AVENUE IRVINE CA 92614 BSC 222939

3/2, 3/9, 3/16/23

CNS-3674874#

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2022-00 567549-CL-PA-VTA

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): STEVEN GODINEZ and DOES 1 through 20

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): CITY OF SIMI VALLEY

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.court info.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 requiremen ts. 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.lawhe lpcalifornia.org), the Cali-

SUMMONS

fornia Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.court info.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

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.court info.ca.gov/selfhelp /espanol/), 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.court info.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, Ventura Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009.

mandante que no tiene abogado, es): Andrew S. Pletcher, Deputy City Attorney, State Bar No. 299437, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063; Tel: 805.583.67 14.

DATE (Fecha):June 30, 2022; Brenda L. McCormick, Clerk (Secretario), by Rachel

fornia Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.court info.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Clara Street, Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93001 ; Tel: (805) 658-7800

DATE (Fecha): February

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del de-

Deputy (Adjunto)

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23, 03/09/23

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2023-00 574571-CU-PA-VTA

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ELIZABETH ELLEN SPRAGUE AND SOPHIE ADISON SPRAGUE AND DOES 1 TO 20

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): CITY OF SIMI VALLEY

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.court info.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 requiremen ts. 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.lawhe lpcalifornia.org), the Cali-

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.court info.ca.gov/selfhelp /espanol/), 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.court info.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

Ventura County Superior Court, 800 S. Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

James B. Cole, State Bar No. 156131, Slaughter, Reagan & Cole, LLP, 625 E. Santa

21, 2023; Brenda L. McCormick, Clerk (Secretari o), by Cristal V. Alvarez, Deputy (Adjunto)

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23, 03/23/23

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2022005

72248-CU-OR-VTA

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): WILLIAM L. REYNOLDS, ALL PERSON UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DECRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINIFFS’ TITLE OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFFS’ TITLE THERETO AND DOES 1 THROUGH 30. INCLUSIVE.

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): VENTURA LAND TRUST 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.court info.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 requiremen ts. 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.lawhe lpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.court info.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

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.court info.ca.gov/selfhelp /espanol/), 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.court info.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Ventura, CA 93009.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene

abogado, es): Richard L. Francis, State Bar No. 070884, Law Office of Richard L. Francis, 711 South “A” Street Oxnard, CA 93030; Tel: (805) 4865898

DATE (Fecha): November 10, 2022; Brenda

L. McCormick, Clerk (Secretario), by Dolores Hernandez, Deputy (Adjunto)

Published: Ventura County Reporter 03/02/23, 03/09/23, 03/16/23, 03/23/23

TRUSTEE

T.S. No. 22-0316-11 Notice of Trustee’s Sale

A.P.N.: 149-0-051-350

You Are In Default Under

A Deed Of Trust Dated 10/24/2005. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact

A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Flor Aguilar, A Single Woman And Hiram Romel Aguilar, A Single Man As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed

Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 10/28/2005 as Instrument No. 20051028-0 265835 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Street

Address or other common designation of real property: 3517 Nyeland Ave Oxnard, CA 93036

A.P.N.: 149-0-051-350

Date of Sale: 3/9/2023 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: main entrance to Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:

$173,849.34, estimated

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponeme nts be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-

4460 or visit this Internet Website www.mkcons ultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-0316-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-0316-11 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The Notice to Tenant pertains to sales occurring after January 1, 2021. Date: 2/10/2023

The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 1651 E 4th Street, Suite 124 Santa Ana, California 92701 Foreclosure Department: (877) 353-2146 Sale Information Only: (877) 440-4460 www.mkcons ultantsinc.com Maggie Salac, Foreclosure Officer Please Be Advised

That The Wolf Firm May Be Acting As A Debt Collector, Attempting To Collect A Debt. Any Information You Provide May Be Used For That Purpose.

Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/16/23, 02/23/23, 03/02/23