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Valley Vantage Volume 37, Issue 46 A Compendious Source of Information January 21, 2021

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News in Brief Second Driver in Westlake CrashCould Be Former Dodgers Pitcher

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License Plate Theft on Rise for Crime The West Valley Division of the LAPD recently released

a bulletin warning the community that there has been a recent escalation of license plates being stolen from vehicles. These stolen plates are being used to “cold-plate” or swap out registered license plates of cars that are involved in committing crimes. West Valley LAPD is providing special locking bolts that deter thieves from stealing your license plates, which can also be found at most automotive stores. If you are interested in obtaining one, call the station’s auto detectives at 818-374-7757.

By Laura LevinskyOn Monday, the County of

Los Angeles joined the rest of California in approving the vaccination of people 65 and older from COVID-19. The State had previously approved such action but L.A.County held back, despite the growing number of cases.

To date the West Valley has recorded 68,059 cases of coronavirus; the City of Calabasas posted the number of 931.

To meet the increased number of people needing vaccination, several new sites have been or are being opened. Vaccinations provided by the city and county are given at no cost to the consumer. Dodger Stadium opened with the initial goal of handling 4,000 vaccinations a day. New sites, called Mega PODS, opened at California State University Northridge, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita, the Pomona Fairplex; the L.A. County Office of Education in Downey; and the Forum in Inglewood.

Seniors Scramble to Get the Vaccine

While the sites are expected to begin operation on Thursday, as of Tuesday afternoon many of the available appointments were booked already.

On Wednesday the appointment system at www.p u b l i c h e a l t h . l a c o u n t y. g o v crashed. People were unable to

make appointments and many scheduled appointments were cancelled.

By Wednesday afternoon the system was up and working, however, seniors are finding it difficult to make appointments as the available calendars filled up quickly. The 65+ population of L.A. County is 1.3 million, and according to County officials there are only enough doses to get through this week. To date L.A. has received 685,000 doses. According to Public Health

Seniors line up to get the vaccine at a Canoga Park board and care.

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Commercial Leasing a Year Into COVID Almost a year into

the COVID crisis and the commercial real estate market has been hit hard.

With many employees still working from home companies just don’t need the space they did in early 2020.

According to commercial broker Hal Cook of Cook Commercial in Calabasas, the biggest losses have been in retail space and restaurants - but “office towers are suffering as well. No one wants to go in and out of a building or use the elevator.”

According to Cook, “retail was mandated to close

down, offices chose to close.”And more than in a normal

year, tenants are not renewing leases. “We had 26 transactions underway when COVID hit,” he said. “Everything then froze. We closed only three of four of them.”

Cook says that many are continuing to pay rent, but not renewing the lease when it comes due. “You just can’t cancel a lease,” he told Valley News Group in an August article. “Typical Force Majeure clauses do not allow for non-payment of rent. However, you can’t get blood out of a stone

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As of Tuesday more than 348,000 vaccinations had been given.

There was always suspicion in the September 29 Westlake Village crash that killed two children that a second car was involved. Rebecca Grossman was charged with murder in the case but now sources have told The Acorn newspaper that the second driver speeding next to Grossman was former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson. Erickson and Grossman are reportedly good friends and have been photographed together at past charity events. He has not been charged with any crime as of yet. “Our office is working with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to determine if the evidence supports the filing of additional criminal charges,” said Pamela Johnson of the L.A. District Attorney’s office.

Councilman to Address Homeownerson Homelessness, Development

Councilman Bob Blumenfield will be the guest at the Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization meeting on Wednesday, January 27, at 7:30 pm. Discussion topics will range from homelessness to re-imagine the LAPD, including the possible closing of the Topanga Station, the State Legislature’s attempt to take local control of planning and building decision away and put them in the hands of the developers to issues with building affordable homes on LAUSD School property. Are single family homes a thing of the past? For a Zoom link to the meeting visit whho.com.

Run for Neighborhood Council SeatThe Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood

Council will hold elections in May. Get involved and file by February 16 to run for a seat. You must be 18 or older and live, work, own property or be otherwise invested the neighborhood. Terms are four years, in which you’ll directly advise the City Council, Mayor’s office and all other City agencies affecting the community. Visit whcouncil.org for more information and to watch a video about what it means to be a candidate.

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VALLEYWIDE: The Valley Cultural Center’s Battle of the Bands competition has begun. See the talented participants online and vote for your favorites now through January 24 at 5 pm. The top eight winners from the preliminary round will be notified on January 25 and will go on to the semi-finals from February 8 to 12. Visit www.valleycultural.org to vote. For more information call (818) 704-1358.

CALABASAS: The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District will hold a virtual Proposition 218 meeting to discuss future water and sanitation rates. The meeting will be held online on Tuesday, January 26, at 9 am. Visit lvmwd.com for more information and to register (or use the QR code on the ad this page).

CANOGA PARK: Cityplants, DWP and the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley will be giving away free trees on Saturday, January 30, from 10 am to 2 pm. Trees offered are jacaranda, sweet bay, Chinese flame tree, fruitless olive, African sumac, peppermint, apple, avocado, guava and lemon. The free curbside tree adoption event will take place at the main clubhouse at 7245 Remmet Avenue. You must register for the event before January 22 at freetreesla.com.

CANOGA PARK: Register now as a candidate for the West Hills Neighborhood Council’s Board of Directors. Deadline to file as a candidate is February 16. Election will be held on May 4. For more information or to register visit whcouncil.org.

CALABASAS: Rotary Club of Calabasas will present virtual bingo on Thursday, January 28, at 6 pm. $20 includes four games with two bingo cards per game. There will also be a 50/50 opportunity drawing and gift card payouts. Proceeds benefit club service to the local community. Register and pay at www.calabasasrotaryevents.org or call Susan Renick at (818) 303-6004. A zoom link will be sent before event.

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People in the News Doing Good Deeds!

Community Clean Up: Tired of seeing all the garbage in the neighborhood and alleys surrounding his west Ventura Boulevard building, Tim Gaspar, above, took his family and staff to the streets the clean up. Gaspar is the owner of Gaspar Insurance Services at 23161 Ventura. Shown with him above are his wife Christina and sons. Also on dirty detail was other staff, including Gaspar producer Cory Iaccino, not pictured.

One man clean up crew Sean McCarthy, right, chair of the West Valley Warner Center

Chamber’s Community Benefit Foundation, is painting over

graffiti on the south side of the Burbank Blvd. Bridge over the

L.A. River. For years he has been single-handedly painting over graffiti on the west valley

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A few individuals have started to spread false rumors about the LAPD Topanga Police Station. I absolutely will do everything in my power to prevent station closures and ensure that first responders have the resources they need to keep our communities safe. I continue to be a steadfast supporter of all three of the stations in my district — Topanga, West Valley and Devonshire — and am extremely grateful to the brave men and women who protect and serve our community every day.

Indeed, we are in financially perilous times right now and it’s important to understand what is and isn’t happening with regard to the Police budget and other City Ddpartments budgets.

The City is currently facing a $675 million deficit. LAPD Chief Michael Moore has said that if draconian cuts happen, some stations could face closure. This would be awful and must be avoided, and I’ll continue to fight to prevent closures.

- The City Administrative Officer (CAO) recommended beginning to prepare for a worst-case scenario, which in their view could mean laying off more than 900 police officers.

I’m never going to take my body for granted ever again.

At 61 things sag a little, my back hurts, I’ve got a bum shoulder, I need cheaters to see the small print - and I admit I don’t always hear everything said to me (though that might be selective hearing!).

But this is a body that has gotten me to 61. That has given birth. That has loved, laughed and worked all these years.

And I can walk. I can talk. I can breathe.

Those with COVID can’t do any of the above. As I write this my friend is still in a medically-induced coma. Another friend is so weak, feeling like she was run over by a Mack truck, that she can’t text or talk - or move from the bed.

So I start each day giving thanks. That I can get out of bed. That I can walk to the computer. That I can work. That I can talk to friends on Zoom. That I can breathe.

I’m doing my damnedest to stay healthy. Isolate. Don’t see friends or family outside my pod. It’s tough. But it’s easier than being in a hospital bed. So

it’s an old refrain now but stay safe. Appreciate what you’re able to do. Really be thankful for just being able to get up in the morning and move.

I went outside today to take a break from work and just reflect.

This is not acceptable, even during our current budget crisis.

- I’m fighting for far less drastic cuts in the Budget Committee. I instructed the CAO to look for other alternative cuts, and to limit even the possibility of layoffs to far fewer officers. While I’m very concerned about even considering these layoffs, the budget shortfall is too dire to ignore options.

- I strongly opposed a

proposal to spend $90 million of the unallocated funds set aside during the June budget process on a series of Council directed projects. I refused to support new spending when we’re considering layoffs, especially when those funds could help preserve jobs and services. Though the full Council passed the spending proposal over my objections, I was pleased that the Mayor vetoed it.

- I’ll continue to urge our State (which currently has an upwards surplus of $26 billion)

and Federal governments to offer relief to prevent layoffs of police, firefighters, and other city workers. I urge everyone to reach out to our State and Federal representatives to let them know we need emergency funding to prevent serious cuts.

I want to be clear: While I support creating alternative 911 non-armed responses for certain non-violent situations, I do not support and have never supported extreme “defunding of our police.” Alternative interventions can allow police to focus on real crime, can save money, and can produce better outcomes.

I’ll strongly fight against any closure of the Topanga, West Valley, and Devonshire Police Stations – and I’ll keep the community informed.

their computer! So if you can’t get into the computer you can’t get into the program.

So this week I wrote everything down. Insurance info, agent, phone numbers. Bank accounts, passwords. Trust attorney. Phone password. Computer password. Printed out a copy for family reference. Put a copy in my earthquake/fire/emergency to-go bag.

In both their cases they went down too fast to do any logical planning or thinking. Got sick one day and were hospitalized the next.

I am not great at filing - I admit. But I got this done. Take the 10 minutes you need to be prepared. In the long run that 10 minutes can help you - or your family - in an emergency.

I saw a hawk high in the sky just floating on the air. Not flying, not struggling, just breathing and being.

That’s all I wish for all of us. •••

On a more practical note. We found this with my stepdaughter’s death and also with my friend in the coma.

We couldn’t get vital information needed - insurance records, contact phone numbers, a will, trust or advanced directive - because we couldn’t get into their phones or computers.

No one knew the passwords.I have many friends who say

they use that new Excel program to collect all their passwords in one place. Great - except it’s on

Be thankful for just being able to get up in the morning and move.

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While I support creating alternative 911 non-armed responses for certain non-violent situations, I do not support and have never supported extreme “defunding of our police.”

• Lynn Homsy got a laugh with this one: While creating husbands, God promised women that good and ideal husbands would be found in all corners of the world. And then he made the Earth round.

• We’re at the age...so went in for my check up before a colonoscopy, and one of the many sheets of information they gave me was one informing me that Anthem Blue Cross is the only insurance company that does not cover anesthetic for a colonoscopy procedure! Seriously? Should I tell their execs to try it without? Or maybe just where to stick it?

• Why is “phonics” not spelled the way it sounds?

• On the subject of budgets and money when someone says, “It’s only money,” it’s usually your money he’s talking about.

• Said the photographer to the young man, “It will make a better picture if you have your hand on your father’s shoulder.” To which his father quipped, “It would be more realistic if he had his hand in my pocket!”

• I discovered I scream the same way whether I’m about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.

• Our friend Dave Smith, himself a barrister, checks in with this lawyer joke: Did you hear about the man who was walking through the cemetery and noticed a gravestone that read “Here lies a lawyer and a good man.” “Imagine that,” said the man to himself. “Two men buried in the same grave.”


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Ray Wargnier in his Ventura Bouelvard shop.

They started out fixing the old Victor adding machines, then moved onto typewriters.

Business Machines Center in Woodland Hills has come a long way since the IBM Selectric!

The original owner, Chop Suling, sold the business to John and Ray Wargnier. John was strictly an IBM type-writer repair guy.

But he and brother Ray were both tinkerers and technicians. They took their combined knowledge and gradually expanded to fix thermal fax machines and printers.

Ray’s training was at IBM on copiers. “So I figured that printer theory is the same as copier theory. They make an image the same way. I knew how they were supposed to work so we got the service manuals and just started fixing the printers customers brought in.”

When computers came on scene, Ray actually took them apart to see how they worked. He then got formal training by Hewlett Packard to be more knowledgeable about computers and laptops. As machines became

all-in-one computers, printers, fax machines - they learned how to fix those too.

John moved on in 2010 and Ray stayed and moved the business to Clarendon and then to its current location at 22741

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he can fix anything that goes into an office - c o m p u t e r s , fax machines, copiers - all but the large stand-alone c o p i e r s that require

separate servicing.And yes, he still fixes the

iconic Selectric! In fact, he says if you still own one don’t get rid of it - refurbished machines can go for over $500.

He also can fix antique typewriters as well - and has some on display in the shop. “Customers still bring in their manual typewriters and machines found in grandma’s garage and attic,” he laughed. “Most of the problem with those is just plain old dirt. The need cleaning and lubrication after sitting for so long.”

Call Wargnier with questions about machines both old and new at (818) 999-0500.

They can fix almost anything that goes - or has gone- into an office.

Workplace Sustainability and You. Do investors, clients, and customers care?

The West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual “Sustainability Expo” on Monday, January 25, at 3:30 pm.

Speakers are Councilman Bob Blumenfield, Senator Henry Stern and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel.

Sponsors include SoCalGas, Farmers Insurance, SolarHawk, Waste Management, Warner

Chamber Offers Sustainability ExpoConnect, FibreNew and Weissman Law Firm.

For more information or to register visit woodlandhillscc.net or call Felicia Paust at the chamber of commerce at (818) 347-4737.

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Sagebrush Delivers on Scooters Getting creative in the time of COVID: The team at Sagebrush

Cantina in Calabasas is delivering food via scooter! The iconic restaurant has stayed open and offered food to go -

and also has created their unique “Lunch in the Park” offering. They will deliver their lunch menu to Calabasas Creek Park just east of the restaurant from 11 am to 4 pm. Just call in your order, park in their lot and they will bring food and drink to the park next door.

Shown above are manager Trino Franco and longtime server Adriana Chabira on Lyft-style scooters ready to deliver food and drink. For the special lunch menu or more informaiton visit sagebrushcantina.com or call (818) 222-6062.

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Jurassic Quest is North Amer-ica’s largest and most realistic di-nosaur event. Guests walk through

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Drive Thru version of the show features over 70 life-like dinosaurs including the very popular T. Rex, Spinosaurus and Triceratops. Jurassic Quest’s herd of animatronic dinos are displayed in realistic scenes that allow guests to experience them roaring and moving from their own vehicles as they drive their way through the tour. Baby dinosaurs greet guests and bring big smiles to explorers of all ages. During the drive-thru experience, guests are guided by an engaging and informative digital audio tour featuring show entertainers and dino wranglers that lasts about an hour. Guests stay in their cars throughout the tour with limited contact, if any, with staff who wear masks, social distance, and follow all state and local guidelines regarding health and safety. All attendees receive a free, safari-style family photo in their vehicles set against a dinosaur backdrop as a memento of their experience.

Jurassic Quest will be at The Rose Bowl through January 31. For hours, other dates and locations visit jurassicquest.com.

Playhouse Starts New Season January 31 The West Valley Playhouse will commence another season of Zoom

plays on Sunday, January 31. Enjoy virtual live theatre during this pandemic. Plays will air on January 31, February 14, February 28 and March 7. All plays are Zoomed at 2:30 pm on Sunday.

The original, 10-minute plays are all written and performed by local thespians and produced and directed by Jon Berry and co-produced by Jennifer Berry.

Tickets are $10 and available at wvplayhouse.com. Make your reservation online and the Zoom link will be emailed to you.


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Director Barbara Ferrer, as of Tuesday more than 348,000 vaccinations had been given. Out of those more than 271,000 were first doses and more than 77,000 were second doses. 168,000 more doses are expected to arrive by week’s end.

Locally in the west valley Sandy Rosenholz of Senior Resources, Inc., a senior placement service, teamed up with a Canoga Park board in care in conjunction with CVS to administer the Pfizer vaccine to local seniors. The line-up of cars around the block testified to residents’ desire to get vaccinated as quickly as possible.

Medical frontline workers were the first allowed to register and receive doses – and most of those given went to hospital and health care providers. Health care workers still registering must still show proof of identification (Driver’s License, Real ID) and proof of employment. Those 65 and over must show proof of identification and age. Don’t even think about lying and saying you are a medical worker to eliminate the wait for getting vaccinated. If you can’t show proof, you will not be allowed to get the vaccine.

It should be noted that as of now, all sites will be administering a two-dose vaccine, whether it be Pfizer or Moderna. Also, all sites are required to have medications on-site to handle any allergic reactions. Other announced sites, including Pierce College and some local pharmacies, have not set their opening dates yet. There is also word that Costco is in talks to become an approved

site. Several Ralphs pharmacies are also offering vaccinations. Check which vaccine you get the first time as you will need to get a second dose of the same brand.

So, what does this mean to the average citizen? It means the City and County are moving forward and attempting to get the vaccine out to as many people as possible as soon as possible. It

(Continued from page 1) also means that a huge part of our population has the opportunity to take advantage of being vaccinated. Seniors 65 and over are one of the largest groups to succumb to COVID-19. This is our chance to take our health and well-being into our own hands. With a success rate of over 94%, the vaccine offers the best chance yet for the city, county and in a greater sense, the country to truly get a jump on the pandemic.

The vaccines also work on the recently discovered different strain of the virus. Last weekend, Los Angeles County confirmed its first cases of the B.1.1.7 of the virus. B.1.1.7 is the strain first detected in the United Kingdom. It is not considered more deadly but is far more contagious and can spread rapidly.

More information on the vaccine, locations and how to make an appointment is available at publichealth.lacounty.gov

Hint: If you are on the county website and checking the map for locations, you can enlarge the map so the markers are not overlapping and clearly visible. The map is also scrollable with two fingers.

Laura Levinsky is a lifelong resident of the San Fernando Valley and a proud member of group 1C.

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So far, these drugs are experimental and not yet FDA approved. Many long-term haulers are young, were previously healthy and were not hospitalized for their initial infection. Months later, many are experiencing life-altering symptoms including brain fog, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell capabilities and extreme fatigue to make normal daily activities nearly impossible.

Letonlimab, a monoclonal antibody administered through subcutaneous injections, was developed as an HIV drug but was not approved. CytoDyn, a Vancouver, Washington biotechnology company, has applied to the FDA to run a clinical trial to test their Letonlimab for relief from symptoms lasting patients three months or longer.

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based biotech company will be trial testing their experimental drug Zofin which is used off label to reduce inflammation and improve lung regeneration.

PureTech, a Boston-based biotech company, is looking to test LYT-100, its experimental drug to treat lung scarring in post-acute Covid patients.

AIM immunotech in Ocala, Florida, has an oral tablet in usage as an experimental drug to treat scarring in post-acute COVID patients. They are currently in Phase 2 of a clinical trial with LYT-100. Toby Maher, a professor of medicine at the University of Southern California, stated: “Increasingly we are recognizing there are a large number of COVID patients left with significant symptoms of permanent damage to the lungs caused by scarring.”

Long-hauling patients are desperate for anything that might give them some relief from symptoms. With the recent advent of discovery of an additional strain of the COVID virus, the need for additional pharmaceuticals is imperative to deal with lingering symptoms.

Janey Rifkin is a syndicated writer and contributor to Valley News Group.


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survivors. We thank domestic violence expert Professor Nancy Lemon and all our colleagues at FVAP for their dedication in ensuring this bill reflects the most accurate evidence about coercive control.

Much of intimate partner violence is non-physical and many victims report experiencing a hostage-like situation within an abusive relationship.

Experts have thus often used the non-injury model of “coercive control” to explain the dynamics of intimate partner violence. The term was first popularized in 2007 by the work of Dr. Evan Stark, who described coercive control as a pattern through which abusive partners--typically males--employ combinations of violence, intimidation, isolation, humiliation, and control to subordinate their partners. In this framework, physical violence is only one dimension of the complex interplays in an abusive relationship. Importantly, Dr. Stark argued that “what men do to women is less important than what they prevent women from doing for themselves.”

Under Senate bill, SB1141: Domestic violence: coercive control, passed by both houses and signed by the Governor, amends Section 6320 of the Family Code so that “disturbing the peace of the other party”—a grounds for a DV Restraining order—includes Coercive Control. The legislature has unambiguously recognized that such non-physical actions “destroy the mental or emotional calm” of victims.

Specifically, the amended statute defines coercive control as “a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with a person’s free will and personal liberty.”

The following examples of

coercive control are included in amended Section 6320 of the Family Code:

(1) Isolating the other party from friends, relatives, or other sources of support.

(2) Depriving the other party of basic necessities.

(3) Controlling, regulating, or monitoring the other party’s movements, communications, daily behavior, finances, economic resources, or access to services.

(4) Compelling the other party by force, threat of force, or intimidation, including threats based on actual or suspected immigration status, to engage in conduct from which the other party has a right to abstain or to abstain from conduct in which the other party has a right to engage.

Most lawyers welcome the

new legislative change because it will further ensure uniformity of appropriate responses at the trial level, which is where the vast majority of victim-survivors interact with the courts. Coercive control within a relationship is harmful and violation enough; no court should question whether such control and dominion are in fact abuse. The California Legislature now thankfully agrees.

Ronald Melin Supancic, CFLS, AAML is partner at The Law Collaborative in Woodland Hills.

He can be reached at (818) 348-6700 or by email at [email protected].

This is a welcome recognition of a long-established form of abuse that can be rather invisible, but no less dangerous to victim-survivors.

FEMA declared several counties to be subject to a Major Disaster Declaration due to wildfires. Fresno, Los Angeles, Madera, Mendocino, Napa, San Bernardino, San Diego, Siskiyou, Shasta and Sonoma counties.

If you live in one of the affected counties and you did NOT make any change to your Medicare plan during the Annual Election Period (October 15 to December 7), you can still make a change. This is intended for those that were unable to and did not make a change due to being affected by the wildfires.

You may enroll in a Part D or Medicare Advantage plan or make a change into either one of those plans.

You are considered to be “affected” and eligible if you:1. Reside or resided at the start of the incident period in an

area which FEMA has declared an emergency or major disaster and has designated the affected counties as being eligible to apply for individual or public level assistance.

2. Had another valid election period at the time of incident period and,

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In addition, you may be considered eligible if you do not live in the affected areas but rely on help making healthcare decisions from friends and family members who live in the affected areas.

If you think you might be eligible and need to make a change you should call your existing agent or carrier. You may call CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) 800 633 4227 for information. Agents are prohibited from pro-actively marketing during this special enrollment period.

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That won’t last forever. “Landlords are embracing vaccines quicker than tenants are,” he said. “They are looking for times to return to where they

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMARR ANTONIO STAMPS aka Rapper Bad Azz

Case No: PRMC2000449To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested

in the will or estate, or both, of Jamarr Antonio Stamps aka Rapper Bad AzzA PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Chester Stamps in the Superior Court of California,

County of Riverside.The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Chester Stamps be appointed as personal representative

to administer the estate of the decedent.The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be re-quired 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: March 11, 2021 at 8:30 AM, Dept T1,

of the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, 41002 County Center Drive, #100, Temecula CA 92591 (This courthouse is temporarily closed. This hearing must be attended by telephone only

by calling (213) 306-3065 and enter Meeting Number 288212024. It is important to call in promptly. Otherwise, there may be a delay before you are able to speak during the hearing.)

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

or by your attorney.IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1)

four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal

delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney

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

file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and apprais-al 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: Andrea K. Shoup / Shoup Legal, A Professional Law Corporation, 39755 Date Street, Suite 203, Murrieta CA 92563 (951) 445-

4114. Valley Vantage 1-14, 21, 28 / 2-4- 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of Las Virgenes Municipal Water District will conduct a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., via teleconference, at Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, 4232 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, California, 91302, to consider the following matter: Proposed Changes to Potable Water, Recycled Water and Sanitation

Rates. All written protests must be submitted and received by the Clerk of the Board before the conclusion of the public hearing.

The public hearing will be conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order, the public can access and request to speak at the meeting live on-line, with audio and limited video, at www.lvmwd.com/LiveStream. Written

materials or protests can be submitted at www.lvmwd.com/LiveStream or via email to [email protected].

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LAS VIRGENES MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

/s/ Lee Renger, Secretary of the BoardDated: January 7, 2021Calabasas Enteprise January 14 and 21, 2021.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW) CASE NUMBER 20CHFL00968NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Horacio Enrique Palma OcampoPETITIONER’S NAME IS (EL NOMBRE DEL DEMANDANTE ES): Fuentes Villanueva, Lisa

Dated: 7-06-2020The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, 9425 Penfield Ave., Chatsworth CA 91311. The name, address and telephone number of the petitioners attorney or the petitioner without an attorney, are( El nombre, direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiena abogado, son): Horacio Enrique Palma Ocampo, 18950 Parthenia St., #4, Northridge CA 91335 Pho (818) 675-3161 by Sherri R. Carter Executive Officer/Clerk of Court by E. Groves DeputyValley Vantage 1-7, 14, 21, 28 - 2021

(AMENDED) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NO. 20VECP00409

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Samuel Ferrati

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:Present Name: Samuel Ferrati Proposed Name: Samuel Love

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be

granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the 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.

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: Valley Vantage.NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: February 5, 2021, Time: 8:30 am; Dept. T, ; Superior Court of Califor-nia, County of Los Angeles, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys CA 91401. Dated: 1-4-21 by Virginia Kerry,

Judge of the Superior Court, by Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/ Clerk of Court, by T. Menelee, Deputy. Valley Vantage 1-7, 14, 21, 28 -2021

2020 221000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Speed of Light Industrial, 19156 Erwin St, Tarzana, CA 91335. This business is conducted by a corporation, s/ Speed of Light, Inc, 19156 Erwin St, Tarzana, CA 91335. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 12/18/20. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section

14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28 & 2 - 4 -20212020 220996 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is

(are) doing business as YP Estimating & Consulting, 5515 Longridge Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Uri Yaron Perez, 5515 Longridge Ave,

Sherman Oaks, CA 91401. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 12/18/20. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under

the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/2020. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under

Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28 & 2 - 4 -2021

2020 220998 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Monty’s Barber Shop & SCV Chiropractic, 28030 Seco Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Muntaser Jeries Alrabadi, 28030 Seco Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390. This statement was filed with the County

Clerk of Los Angeles on 12/18/20. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to

transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does

not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and

Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28 & 2 - 4 -20212020 225111 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is

(are) doing business as B & O Investments, 6525 Ruffner Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406. This business is conducted by a married couple, s/ Maria Del Pilar Ballon, 6525 Ruffner Ave,

Lake Balboa, CA 91406; Jose M. Oquendo, 6525 Ruffner Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 12/24/20. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.


14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28 & 2 - 4 -20212021 000720 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are)

doing business as Elen Poghosyan & Associates, 1502 Rock Glen Ave, Apt E, Glendale, CA 91205. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Elen Poghosyan, 1502 Rock Glen Ave, Apt E, Glendale, CA 91205. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 1/4/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was

filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in

this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28 &

2 - 4 -20212021 000696 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is

(are) doing business as Jose & Mena, 6535 Tujunga Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606-2630. This business is conducted by a general partnership, s/ Jose Aldana Rubio, 6535 Tujunga Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606-2630; Bryan Alberto Mena Sifontes, 6535 Tujunga Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606-2630. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles

on 1/4/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under

the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in

this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28 &

2 - 4 -20212021 001648 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is

(are) doing business as R & S Company, 3746 Foothill Blvd #355, Glendale, CA 91214. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Andres Oswaldo Alvarez, 3746 Foothill Blvd #355,

Glendale, CA 91214. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 1/5/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the

office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed

before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28 & 2 - 4 -2021

2021 000727 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Keenans Cuts, 19633 Ventura Blvd, A, Tarzana, CA 91356. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Keenan Koshay Fossett, 19633 Ventura Blvd, A, Tarzana, CA 91356. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 1/4/21. The

Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed above on: 4/2011. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28 & 2 - 4 -2021

2021 000584 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Consejera Estelina, 16604 Parthenia St, North Hills, CA 91343. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Yadira Munoz, 16604 Parthenia St, North Hills, CA 91343. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 1/4/21. The

Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before

that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see

Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28 & 2 - 4 -20212020 217897 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 770 Discount, 18947 Carnel Crest Dr., Tarzana CA 91356. This business is conducted by an individual. s/Yaniv Baron, 18947 Carmel Crest Dr., Tarzana CA 91356. This

statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 12/16/20. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.


14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28/ 2-5 -20212020 217895 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are)

doing business as Discount 770, 18947 Carnel Crest Dr., Tarzana CA 91356. This business is conducted by an individual. s/Rivka Baron, 18947 Carmel Crest Dr., Tarzana CA 91356. This

statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 12/16/20. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.


14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1-14, 21, 28 / 2-5 -20212021 001540 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Clear Label Skin Care, 5725 Ostin Ave., Woodland Hills CA 91367.

This business is conducted by an individual. s/Shani Cohen, 5725 Ostin Ave., Woodland Hills CA 91367. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 01/05/2021. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before

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Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1 -14, 21, 28 / 2-5 -20212020 220140 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is

(are) doing business as Boomin Balloonz, 20506 Parthenia Street, Winnetka CA 91306. This business is conducted by an individual. s/Giovanni Villalta, 20506 Parthenia Street, Winnetka CA 91306. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 12/18/20. The

Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 03/2020. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed

before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1 14, 21, 28 / 2-5 -2021

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OFKAREN BARBARA COHEN

Case No: 20STPB07995To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and contingent creditors of and persons who may be other-

wise interested in the will or estate, or both of KAREN BARBARA COHENA PETITION FOR PROBATE has been led by Steven Glick in the Superior Court of Califor-

nia, County of Los Angeles.The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Steven Glick be appointed as personal represen-

tative to administer the estate of the decedent.The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will

and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived

notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why

the court should not grant the authority.A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 18, 2021, 8:30 AM or as scheduled of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 North Hill Street,

Department 11, Los Angeles CA 90012.90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appear-

ance may be in person or by your attorney.IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the

later of either (1)four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as

defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE- 154) of the filing of an in-ventory 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, 567 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Ste. 210, Port Hueneme CA 93041 (805) 244-5291. 1-14, 21, 28 . 2-4- 2021.

2021 001963 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following persons have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name, California Concierge LLC, 233330 Calvert St., Woodland Hills CA 91367. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 3-1-19 in the County of Los Angeles. Original File No. 2019

052860 Registrant(s) at record is (are): California Concierge LLC, 23330 Calvert St., Woodland Hills CA 91367. This business was conducted by a limited liability company. The statement

was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 1-5-21. I declare all the information in this statement is true and correct. 1-14, 21, 28 / 2-4 -2021

2021 003904 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Royal Green Market, Royal Green, Aromata, Aromata Oils, Royal Green Stickers, 6914 Canby Ave., Suite 105, Reseda CA 91335. This business is conducted by a

corporation. s/Royal Green Oils, 6914 Canby Ave., Suite 105, Reseda CA 91335. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 1/06/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The

registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 03/2020. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name

in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1 -14, 21, 28 / 2-5 -2021

2021 001684 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Kaleid Beauty, 7453 Forbes Avenue, Lake Balboa CA 91406. This business is conducted by an individual. s/Diana Harrison, 7453 Forbes Avenue, Lake Balboa CA 91406.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 1/05/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed

above on: 03/2020. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business

Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1 -14, 21, 28 / 2-5 -2021

2020 225359 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Glassworks Capital, 1350 Glenwood Rd,. Unit #2, Glendale CA

91201. This business is conducted by an individual. s/Mher Nersisyan, 1350 Glenwood Rd., Unit#2, Glendale CA 91201. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 12/28/20. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was

filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common

law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1 -14, 21, 28 / 2-5 -20212021 000177 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is

(are) doing business as Elizabeth Kate Consulting, 21449 Iglesia Drive, Woodland Hills CA 91364. This business is conducted by an individual. s/Elizabeth Sepetjian, 21449 Iglesia Drive, Woodland Hills CA 91364 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on

1/04/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed

before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law

(see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1 14, 21, 28 / 2-5 -20212021 0030349 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is

(are) doing business as Akops Cutter Services, 7538 Security Avenue, Burbank CA 91504. This business is conducted by an individual. s/Andranik Tashchyan, 7538 Security Avenue, Burbank

CA 91504. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 1/05/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/2020. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed

before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law

(see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1 14, 21, 28 / 2-5 -20212020 217542 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are)

doing business as Nikona Trucking, 14942Sherman Way #C-208, Van Nuys CA 91405 This business is conducted by an individual. s/Nicogos Nicko Baregamyan, 14942 Sheran Way #C-208, Van Nuys CA 913405. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on

12/26/20. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 09/2020. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common

law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1 14, 21, 28 / 2-5 -2021

(AMENDED) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NO. 21VECP00011

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Ivette Marilyn Alvarez

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:Present Name: Ivette Marilyn Alvarez Proposed Name Ivette Marilyn Ferrin-Eoghan:

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be

granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the 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.

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: Valley Vantage.NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March 5, 2021, Time: 8:30 am; Dept. A, Room 510; Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys CA 91401. Dated: 1-8-21 by Virginia Kerry, Judge of the Superior Court, by Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/ Clerk of Court, by Michael

Estorga Deputy. Valley Vantage 1-21, 28 / 2-4,11-2021

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LAS VIRGENES MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICTSUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE

ORDINANCE NO. 283

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 5, 2021, the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Board of Directors introduced Ordinance No. 283 for first reading:

ORDINANCE NO. 283

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LAS VIRGENES MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AS IT RELATES TO STANDBY CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR

COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021.

This Ordinance continues the water availability or standby charge for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2021.

A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 283 is posted on the District’s website at https://www.lvmwd.com/about-us/transparency/public-records/public-information-and-

documents. The Board of Directors will consider adoption of the proposed ordinance at its regular meeting on February 24, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LAS VIRGENES MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.

/s/ Josie Guzman, MMCDeputy Secretary of the Board of Directors

Calabasas Enterprise January 21, 2021.

CLASSIFIEDSTurn Unwanted Items Into Cash

NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS (BIDS)Westlake Filtration Plant Building Repairs

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of Las Virgenes Municipal Water District invites and will receive sealed proposals (bids) up to the hour of 4:00PM

on February 24, 2021, for furnishing the work described in the contract documents. Bids received after the time stated in the Call for Bids will not be accepted and will be returned,

unopened, to the bidder. The time shall be determined by the time on the receptionist telephone console in our Headquarters lobby. Proposals will be publicly opened and

read aloud at the District headquarters, 4232 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, California 91302. Said bids shall conform to and be responsive to the Specifications and Contract

Documents for said work as heretofore approved by the District Board of Directors.

Precautions are being taken by the District in response to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 outbreak in order to protect employees, customers, and our partners. Until

further notice, the District is suspending many in-person meetings relating to bids (including public bid openings and the hand-delivery of bids by company employees) to

reduce the number of people coming into District facilities.

This policy is effective, Monday, April 6, 2020, and remains in force until further notice. All bids must be sent by mail or placed in the District drop box. Bidders must allow

enough time for bids to be delivered to the District by the due date. All submittals will be time stamped as soon as they are received. Bids received after the due date and time may

be deemed non- responsive and excluded from consideration. The District is allowing proposals to be dropped into a mail box outside the front entrance doors to the main

building (4232 Las Virgenes Rd.) This mail box is checked every morning, and will also be checked several times throughout the bid due date. All bids are to be received by the deadline, 4:00PM on February 24, 2021. Bids being sent by mail must allow sufficient

time for delivery, to District headquarters. Label the envelope with “Sealed Proposal for Westlake Filtration Plant Building Repairs”, to ensure prompt timestamping.

Pre-bid meetings and other meetings associated with the bidding process will be held via telephone conference and/or through web enabled video conference. Details for these

meetings will be provided on bid announcements specific to each project. Any questions related to this announcement, including requests for special accommodations to attend the meetings, may be directed to the Project Manager, Veronica Hurtado, at (818) 251-2332 or

via email at [email protected].

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be will be conducted at 9:00AM on February 3, 2021 via teleconference. Site tours will be conducted by appointment the week of February

8-12, 2021. Contractors may contact the District Project Manager for more information or to schedule an appointment. Use the following link to register for the pre-bid conference: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYuf--tpzwsHtDea9nJlKIi2pjarKdec8RC. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is a condition precedent to submittal of the bid and the District will

not consider a bid from any bidder not represented at the pre-bid conference.A bid opening will be available for public viewing through video teleconference at

9:00AM on February 25, 2021. The meeting link will be issued via addendum or you may request the information from the District Project Manager, before the bid deadline.

Sets of contract documents may be downloaded for free by going to http://www.LVMWD.com/Ebidboard and following the links to this project.

In order to be placed on the plan holder’s list, contractors shall register for free as a document holder for this project on Ebidboard by going to www.LVMWD.com/Ebidboard

and following the links to this project. Addendum notifications will be issued through Ebidboard.com, but may also be provided by calling the District’s Project Manager.

Although Ebidboard will fax and/or email all notifications to registered plan holders after the District uploads the information, Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda and

updated contract do