Ventura County Reporter 02-23-2023

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The plight of man has always been connected to his fertility and ability to feel masculine. What we have seen over the years is that men who feel confident in their masculinity have been labeled with having “toxic masculinity.” While there are plenty of arrogant men in the Andrew Tate camp, too often all of masculinity is under attack. Men being men is seen as a negative, and the most recent example is a new finding in the growth of men’s genital areas. Ironically, the study sparked the scientific community to call this a negative and worrisome discovery. In a world where men are judged by their sexual vitality, the fact that an evolutionary increase in size has negative feedback shows how ridiculous this war on men has become.

The New York Post recently reported, a “Stanford University study analyzed data from 75 studies with over 55,000 men from 1992 to 2021, focusing on the length of an erect penis. Researchers discovered that the average penis size had grown a staggering 24% over nearly three decades.” (“Average penis length has grown in 30 years — doctors call it ‘concerning,’” Brooke Kato, Feb. 16, 2023.)

You’d think that this uptick would be met with great applause in a world where penis size is a factor in choosing a reproductive partner. Instead, in a world that celebrates “big dick energy,” the scientific and academic community appear concerned.

“Erect penile length is getting longer, from an average of 4.8 inches to 6 inches, over the past 29 years,” Dr. Michael Eisenberg, the study’s

author, told Stanford Medicine’s blog Scope. “Given the trends we’d seen in other measures of men’s reproductive health, we thought there could be a decline in penile length due to the same environmental exposures. What we found was quite different from trends in other areas of male fertility and health.”

Dr. Eisenberg is worried about this finding, and instead of celebrating something most men view as a vital measure of their manhood, he has concerns.

“Any overall change in development is concerning because our reproductive system is one of the most important pieces of human biology,” said Dr. Eisenberg. “If we’re seeing this fast of a change, it means that something powerful is happening to our bodies.”

Why the growth is occurring is anyone’s guess. One could argue women have been more selective in their mating choice since the late 1980s and early 1990s. One could joke that more desirable, athletic males have populated their seed in fertility clinics. Yet, scientists are trying to correlate the environment with the seismic change in male anatomy.

“Chemicals in our environment and unhealthy lifestyle practices in our modern world are disrupting our hormonal balance, causing various degrees of reproductive havoc,” Dr. Shanna H. Swan wrote in the book Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race.

The studies of both Dr. Eisenberg and Dr. Swan both found that men with smaller sizes were less likely to be fertile, which was met with an oddly emotional response.

“We give men such a bad press all the time and the one thing that scares them is that size matters. To now to say they have a smaller chance of becoming a father is not a good message,” said Sheena Lewis, from Queen’s University Belfast, at the time of the infertility study, which found that smaller penises are linked to fertility problems.

While one can find empathy for those with a lesser chance to procreate, science is still science. Yet, to worry about the message behind biological factors doesn’t feel like an honest response. It is almost as if the scientific community is upset that men are growing in an area that they wish to devalue. At the end of the day, there appears to be a fear that if men are becoming gradually bigger, that there must be something wrong with society. To look at this as “concerning” is concerning itself. And to top that off, the analysis appears to be that if other men aren’t equal, there is something even more at fault. Equality is wonderful in theory but not always accessible in practice.

In a society where men are put down for embracing everything about their manhood, can we just let men enjoy the win in this category? Because maybe a generation of more well-endowed men will have the fortitude to actually make America great again, instead of following a man wearing a red hat touting about it.

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Fire victims go to Washington

Thomas, Woolsey survivors advocate for legislation to ease federal taxes on disaster settlement money

Kat Merrick was running a charity, Totally Local VC, promoting Ventura County agriculture, when about seven years ago an amazing opportunity arose to find out first-hand what it’s like to be an avocado farmer.

Merrick and her boyfriend and business partner Chris Corsones were looking at small agricultural properties to buy and came upon Wicked Wire Ranch, located on a hillside overlooking Ventura’s Westside, east of the Pepsi bottling plant and just outside city limits. The 20-acre property featured 288 avocado trees as well as several structures, including three rentals and a main house with an interesting history.

“The house was an old California bungalow that had been moved from a ranch in Santa Paula in the seventies,” said Merrick. “And it was funky and it was cool, you know. I have to say it was exactly me. I don’t like new and fancy. I don’t need big. It was just perfect. It had a big front porch. It was great.”

Merrick said there was nothing else like Wicked Wire Ranch on the market in Ventura County, especially considering the location that was peaceful and rural but also close to town at the same time. “It’s a unicorn,” Merrick said. “From the front porch, you have views of the ocean to the left of you and to the right you’re looking at the Topatopas in the evening. And it only takes five minutes to get downtown. All of the things came together and it was such an incredible property.”

For the first two years running Wicked Wire Ranch, Merrick and Corsones worked on upgrading the infrastructure and learned the ropes of the avocado business. They donated the harvests to charities including Ventura County Food Share and Food For-

ward. Merrick was also starting to develop a demonstration garden for Totally Local VC when disaster suddenly struck.

The Thomas Fire ignited on the night of Dec, 4, 2017 and burned up everything on the ranch including all the avocado trees and buildings. Fortunately, Merrick and Corsones along with their tenants and pets were able to evacuate just in time.

The Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire in state history at the time, destroying 1,063 structures and damaging 280 others. Two people were killed including a woman who died in a car crash escaping the flames and a firefighter who died from thermal injuries and smoke inhalation.

As she was dealing with her own loss, Merrick launched the Local Love Project to help other disaster victims recover. The charity’s work continued through the November 2018 Woolsey Fire which burned over 1,600 homes in eastern Ventura County and the Malibu area and claimed three lives.

Like about half of the people who lost homes in the Thomas and Woolsey fires, Merrick and Corsones have still not rebuilt their main residence. They currently live in a modular structure brought to Wicked Wire Ranch as they await final approval to rebuild.

As Merrick moved through her own recovery process, she learned about tax laws impacting settlements received from Southern California Edison. The utility agreed to pay $1.6 billion to insurance companies for damages related to the Thomas Fire and subsequent Montecito debris flows that stemmed partly from hillsides burned in the Thomas Fire. An investigation by the Ventura County Fire Department placed the blame for the Thomas Fire on faulty SCE equipment.

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Eye on the Environment

Mattress matters: Life cycle analysis evaluates recycling

Does anyone ever question the basic assumptions of recycling? How do we know the energy consumption and pollution created during collection, transportation and recycling of some items does not exceed the environmental benefit of making a new product from recycled material?

Two weeks ago, the Mattress Recycling Council hosted a webinar, attended virtually by over 100 people, presenting a detailed analysis of the environmental impacts and benefits of recycling their multi-material product. The council, referred to by their “MRC” acronym, is a nonprofit organization created by the International Sleep Products Association, an industry trade group, to implement California’s Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act, mandated by the State legislature in 2013. Since 2016, the MRC has facilitated the recycling of nearly 10 million mattresses and box springs in California and also manages compliance with state-mandated programs in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

For the study, the contracted consultants, Scope 3 Consulting (www.scope3consulting. com), based in Santa Barbara, started by assuming nothing, proceeded by questioning anything, and concluded by measuring everything related to mattress recycling. The study (mattressrecyclingcouncil.org/wp-content/ uploads/2022/11/FinalReport-MattressLCA17Nov2022-Web-Post.pdf), concluded in November of last year, measured every possible impact of collection, transportation, processing and re-manufacturing with recycled material, down to the boots and gloves of workers cutting apart the mattresses to send the separated materials to end users.

When held up to this degree of hard analysis, recycling performed well, but not as well as often assumed in one regard. Many measurements of recycling assume “one-to-one displacement.” This would mean, if a pound of foam padding from an old mattress is recycled into foam padding for a new carpet, this recycling displaces one pound of polyurethane otherwise needed to make the new carpet. Scope 3 research modified this “one-to-one” assumption, substituting more conservative displacement claims.

The report maintains some products made with recycled material would have otherwise been made with less raw materials, and in some cases, the products made from raw materials can be more durable than recycled material. Also deducting from the value of recycling, some products using recycled content would not have otherwise been made.

For example, most wood ground up from old bed frames is recycled into mulch. Mulch is great, because application of mulch to gardens and farms retains soil moisture without watering, reduces erosion without tarping,

and suppresses weed growth without the use of weed-killing herbicides. However, gardeners and farmers might not have watered, used tarps, or applied herbicides, so these often-touted benefits of recycling are calculated to be smaller in this study than usually assumed.

The study also examined a controversial area of mattress recovery. Around 4% of material collected for mattress recycling was burned for energy in 2021, the most recent year for which complete records were available. Wood comprised 96% of this fraction, producing positive energy impacts and negative air emission and ash disposal impacts. Almost another 4% of material was reused rather than recycled, bypassing many impacts of recycling.

Landfill was the destination for the remaining 23% of the material in mattresses delivered to recycling collection locations in California. The double handling and landfilling of this material, which required more energy than sending it directly to landfill, was also counted against recycling. Landfilled material was mostly textiles, and the MRC is sponsoring research and trials to develop markets for this material.

The bottom line? Despite collection and processing challenges for this massive, bulky, hard-to-handle, multi-material recyclable, mattress recycling in California tremendously benefits the environment. A slide in the MRC webinar presentation (www.youtube. com/watch?v=Qk442se4_ZI) two weeks ago quantified California’s yearly savings from mattress recycling in terms familiar to average readers. The 75 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions cut is like reducing 98 million miles of car emissions. The 818 million gallons of water saved in extraction and manufacturing processes would meet the annual water needs of 37,500 average California residents. The 174 megawatt hours of energy saved would power the homes of 40,000 average California residents.

There are five free drop-off locations for mattress recycling in Ventura County, and you can find the nearest one at www.byebyemattress.com. However, the easiest way to recycle a mattress is to ask the retailer delivering your new mattress to take your old one. Even on-line retailers are required by law to do so without an additional charge. Another option, for people with residential curbside refuse collection service, is to call your garbage collector and ask for your free, annually allocated, bulky item collection.

David Goldstein, Environmental Resource Analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency, did not write this article in his capacity as a member of the California Mattress Recycling Advisory Committee. He can be reached at 805-658-4312 or david.goldstein@ventura.org.

Under both federal and state tax laws, money from the settlement — and the fees that were paid to lawyers — would be counted and taxed as regular income, limiting the amount of money fire victims have to rebuild. Last year California state leaders passed a law exempting the settlement money from state taxes, but the federal levy is still in place.

Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-Dist. 1), who represents areas of Northern California hard hit by wildfires in recent years, has introduced H.R. 176 which would eliminate the tax burden on disaster settlement money at the federal level. Similar legislation was introduced in the last congressional session but was never voted on.

Merrick traveled to Washington D.C. on Feb. 7 with a delegation of

fire victim advocates from across the state and nation to lobby on behalf of H.R. 176. Merrick described it as a whirlwind tour meeting with legislators, business groups and others and said both Democrats and Republicans appreciated the points the delegation was making.

“It’s a bipartisan issue. Both sides, every single one you meet with, say ‘This is ridiculous, This should be exempt,’” Merrick said. “No entity, including governmental, should make money off the backs of disaster survivors.”

Another member of the delegation was Brent Woodworth, a 34-year Malibu resident whose home survived the Woolsey Fire but was damaged in a 1993 blaze that destroyed about 350 homes. Woodworth has evacuated for fires four different times and was out of his home nine days during the Woolsey Fire.

Woodworth has a professional background working with governments worldwide to recover from catastrophes, serves as a Malibu Public Safety Commissioner and is chairperson of the Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation, so he has extensive knowledge about disaster recovery issues. He said that some fire victims who receive settlements can see their taxable income levels rise to a point where they’re no longer eligible for certain government benefits and that people facing significant trauma and having a hard time rebuilding don’t need an extra tax burden to deal with.

“It’s unfair because what they’re doing is, they’re paying taxes on both legal fees and the settlement that they’re getting,” he said. “As they’re faced with significant bills, psychological trauma, all the difficulty and rebuilding, which has been exemplified in things such as the Woolsey Fire, now they’ve got to pay taxes on top of that. And in certain cases, that puts them into a tax bracket that reduces the amount

of benefits they can get.”

Woodworth said the tax burden is one of the issues that’s making it difficult for many fire victims to rebuild, while other issues include rising construction costs and insurance policies that turned out to be inadequate to cover reconstruction. After the 1993 Malibu fire, most people started rebuilding much faster than they are able to today, Woodworth said.

“Their average rebuild time was two years. So now we’re looking well over four or five years average and the costs have just become astronomical,” Woodworth noted.

“And the other difficulty is getting your house insured now. We’ve seen a 280% increase in non-renewals of insurance policies in the wildland urban interface area, at least here in Southern California. If you’re a senior or on a fixed income, this is absolutely devastating to you.”

Woodworth said he’s optimistic that the message sent by the delegation did not fall on deaf ears in the nation’s capital. “It was a wonderful group that went. I think there’s a lot of interest from the variety of representatives and senators and staff that we met with, including groups like the U.S. Chamber of

Commerce and others. And our delegation will continue to push aggressively forward to get this done. I don’t know how long it will take, hopefully sooner rather than later. But whatever it takes we’re not going to give up and we will continue to push on this.”

Ventura County Congressmember Julia Brownley has signed up as a co-sponsor of the bill and said it has her full support.

“So many homeowners in our community lost their homes during recent wildfires, and sadly, many are struggling to rebuild because insurance doesn’t cover the costs of rebuilding. The wildfire settlement funds were intended to help make these survivors whole, but instead, many of them are now facing tax bills on their awards,” Brownley said. “Our tax code should not victimize wildfire survivors all over again. The State of California has passed legislation to ensure that payments from the wildfire settlement fund are not taxable at the state level, and I believe Congress must do the same at the federal level.”

More information on H.R. 176 at www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/176?s=1&r=5.

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No more cooking with gas?

Ojai votes on revised ordinance to ban gas stoves for new restaurants

New restaurants built in the city of Ojai will be banned from installing stoves and ovens powered by natural gas under a revised and renamed “Ojai Greenhouse Gas Reduction Ordinance” passed by the Ojai City Council on Feb. 14 in a move that’s drawing criticism from the National Restaurant Association. The Ojai City Council’s action is part of a nationwide movement towards forbidding natural gas connections in new construction as a way to combat global warming. The measures are commonly known as “reach laws” because they exceed state laws on building and infrastructure standards, and Ojai’s will apparently be among the strictest in the U.S.

Many cities and counties in California that have passed reach laws carved out exceptions for restaurants. For example, Ventura County Supervisors approved a reach ordinance last November that will impact residential and most commercial construction projects, but new restaurants in county unincorporated areas will still be allowed to install natural gas appliances.

Ojai was among the first communities leading the charge towards banning gas appliances in new buildings when city leaders adopted a reach law in 2020. But the original ordinance included several exemptions including those for restaurants, accessory dwelling units, outdoor fireplaces, swimming pool heaters and low-income housing. The revised ordinance did away with all the exclusions except one for “infeasibility” and is expected to go into effect 30 days after a final approval by the council Feb. 28. Existing restaurants that remodel would still be allowed to replace natural gas appliances, but newly built restaurants would not be allowed to hook up to the natural gas infrastructure.

Most residents who spoke at the meeting supported the move for environmental reasons but some questioned the impact on business such as restaurants or companies that install natural gas-powered swimming pool heaters or generators.

Michelle Ellison, former chair of a city climate committee, spoke out in favor of strengthening the city’s stance on global warming.

“Averting further climate breakdown is going to mean change, and change isn’t always easy or conve-

nient and may cost something in the short term,” said Ellison. “But the cost of inaction, the devastation of unmitigated climate change is exponentially greater. That’s why we need policies like this at all levels of government everywhere to hasten the transition off fossil fuels.”

Ojai’s stance on banning new natural gas connections is leaving a bad taste in the mouth of restaurant industry advocates. Mike Whatley is Vice President of State Affairs and Grassroots Advocacy for the National Restaurant Association and said the organization wants restaurant owners to have the ability to choose the equipment they want to use. His organization opposes bans on using gas at new restaurants becase it’s more expensive to install electric appliances, and there are culinary reasons for cooking with gas.

“There are many different types of cuisine that really require a natural gas flame, be it grilling a steak and getting that sear on there, or in different types of Asian cuisine, the open-flame wok that is utilized in that cooking is really important.”

Whatley also said Ojai is moving in the opposite direction of other communities passing reach laws that have decided to exempt restaurants, and called it a “concerning precedent.”

“We’re seeing more and more jurisdictions that are actually exempting out restaurants or commercial kitchens versus Ojai initially exempting restaurants and then coming back in and putting restaurants in the mix for the ban . . . A lot of other jurisdictions, New York City for example, banned new gas hookups but included a commercial kitchen exemption... so it’s interesting that Ojai was kind of moving in a different direction,” Whatley said.

During the council’s discussion, councilmember Leslie Rule said restaurants and other businesses that rely on natural gas will find alternatives in the future that are less harmful for the environment.

“I understand about the need when technology is not there. But I also feel that it’s very important to make a stand,” Rule said. “I know that when you say that you’re talking symbolically, but I think we need a reach code that says no exemptions and the industry must figure it out.”

Agenda and video of the Ojai City Council Meeting on Feb. 14 can be found at ojai.ca.gov/ granicus/#gsc.tab=0.

order and Chaos, celebration

Breaking like a giant wave of good feeling and camaraderie, the Rincon Classic broke Feb. 11-12 over the Point, bringing together the entire 805 surfing community as only Rincon can.

For the uninitiated, a quick Rincon primer: The Classic (officially, the 2023 Channel Islands

celebration

Surfers and fans turn out for Rincon Classic 2023

Surfboards Rincon Classic) is not the most important, biggest, richest or most well-attended contest in surfdom. But for its many fans, it is way more meaningful than all the others put together. Every surfer in SoCal (and beyond) knows that Rincon Point didn’t earn its “Queen of the Coast” moniker from real estate hype or Carpinteria tourism, but because the Point

may have the most beautiful beach and waves in the state.

It is consistently listed among the Top 25 surf spots in the world. Best of all, it’s just far enough from Los Angeles to have an identity, culture and surfing history separate from the famous breaks down south.

Another need-to-know: the Classic is a moveable feast that takes place in January, February or March depending (week to week) on when organizers think the best surf will be had.

As a result, scheduling gets complicated for Rincon aficionados who must mark each weekend in their calendars during the scheduling window with “Rincon Classic???” in red letters.

Finally, to make it yet more exclusive, the contest is only open to 805 residents. This locals-only format means that top performers at the Classic are by definition the best we have. Bragging rights? You bet, but that’s just half of it. A big showing at Rincon puts you at the table with Point legends old and new, men and women like Tom Curren, Lakey Peterson, Chris Brown, Kim Mearig, Matt Moore and the other Rincon gods and goddesses.

BY AND FOR THE COMMUNITY

The organizing force behind this year’s contest (and every year since 2001) is Surf Happens founder Chris Keet, who orchestrates

the massive contest apparatus and logistics operation like a general: imposing effortless order onto always-threatening anarchy and the occasional fickleness of nature (last year’s event had a tsunami), all the while competing himself, playing surf dad to his offspring competitors (Maddox K. got second in the U12 category), announcing, marshaling the cleanup crews, and myriad other chores.

It’s the locals-only contestants, commitment to Rincon’s finicky winter swell, and history that make the event. No one’s competing for money (there is none) but for something more important: local cred and Rincon glory. All of this explains why the Classic isn’t a mere surf contest but “the” event of the surfing year.

Summing up the community nature of the Classic, surfing guru and contest announcer

Darryl Miya said, “I’ve always loved the community and family aspect of the event, so my highlight from this year is the Wachter family. They represented three generations that not only surfed the event, but all three made the finals and all of them finished top three! The youngest, Koby, finished third in the U12 division. His dad, Daniel, was third in the Masters and the eldest, Fred, was second in the Super Legends division!”

Longtime Rincon surfer and professional board shaper Wayne Rich echoed Miya’s emphasis on family and community. “The contest pulls everyone together. It’s just really cool, seeing everyone interact at the Point. [It allows the competitors] to up their

games. I’ve watched [Pro division winner] Parker Coffin grow up at Rincon; now he’s the king. It’s wonderful to see all the generations in the area, the contestants, the families, and the people like us, who build the boards, get together to celebrate.”

CLASSIC CONDITIONS ON FEB. 12

Enough with the history and ground rules — on to the action. In short, conditions were challenging and less than perfect on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11. Or, as Wayne Rich, put it, “the wind was really tough for everybody.”

One casualty of the conditions and limited number of surfable waves was Connor Coffin, who fell victim to the

wave mix in his heat, finishing third and missing out on the finals.

But on Sunday it all came together, delivering the conditions for which Keet and the other organizers had hoped. The waves were beautiful, as long lines of swells rolled into Rincon Cove. Miya’s assessment: “Sunday provided clean shoulder-tohead-high-plus Cove waves the entire day.” Despite classic Rincon on display, tactics and wave selection were still important, as some good incoming waves were missed, and riders occasionally picked waves that quickly disintegrated. All this meant that sometimes the highest finishing places went to the cagiest wave-pickers rather than to those with the best moves.

TOP TALENT

The Classic has divisions for everything, from U12 (under 12 years old) Gremlins to Super Legends (65+ men), Lady Legends, longboarders, a “King of the Queen” contest for local surf shops, and more. Results from some especially exciting divisions: the U17 Girls (aka, the Wahines, a Maori word that has come to mean female surfer) division was taken by Jessie Engel, who came from behind after a slow start to edge out Luella Pace (second) and Madyson Stone (third). In the prestigious Open Women’s category, Maddie Malmsten dominated the field, besting Sara Taylor and Ashley Fagerstedt.

Throughout the girls and boys divisions, the quality was impressively high; both Miya and Rich sang the praises of the young competitors.

“I’m really impressed with the groms nowadays, they are at an incredible level,” Rich said. “You can tell who is putting in the work.”

As Miya spontaneously noted during his commentary, “are these really Gremlins we’re watching? You’re kidding me!” When asked to flag other standout moments, Miya mentioned Grand Master division (age 45-54 men) winner Britt Merrick’s amazing ride that earned him the highest score of the entire event (9.6) and Jabe Swierkocki’s close second place finish in the Pro division.

In the marquee event, despite the tough conditions on Saturday, most of the favorites (save Connor Coffin) made it through qualifying, setting the stage for a mouthwatering final.

Once the finals were underway, defending champion Dimitri Poulos took the lead. But Connor’s brother Parker answered with what up to that point was the ride of the day, with six minutes to go. The action was intense and at times two riders were up simultaneously, riding on different waves . . . and taxing the skills of the judges in their high-rise scaffolded command center.

Jabe Swierkocki (the second place finisher) in his yellow jersey had the last dramatic ride as time ran out, but neither he nor Poulos (third) could catch Parker Coffin.

“It was awesome to see Parker Coffin win the Rincon Brewery Pro Division,” said Miya. “The Rincon Classic was Parker’s first contest when he was seven years old, so it was really cool to see him take the win.”

Or, as shaper Rich put it, “My favorite memory of the weekend was watching Parker Coffin step up; it was just a great performance. He did it as a pro for his family. It was awesome. He is a popular guy because he is humble. Both he and his brother are honest, authentic young men. They are great representatives of young pro surfers.”

It was an especially sweet victory for Parker, who suffered a serious facial injury while surfing in Barbados in December and required surgery. Obviously, he’s more than healed now!

When asked to wrap up the weekend, Classic maestro Chris Keet summarized: “Disorganized conditions turned organized on Sunday. And it all came together in classic Rincon fashion.” Indeed it did.

For official and complete results, see rinconclassic.com.

Vince Burns is the co-author with Stephen Bates of Rincon Point, available locally and online at www.amazon.com/dp/1467108707.

The Children at the Santa Paula Theater Center

While watching The Children, onstage through March 12 at the Santa Paula Theater Center, one gets the sense of witnessing something important. The “searing pressure cooker” of a play by British playwright Lucy Kirkwood also happens to be immensely funny, very smart and wonderfully acted by a terrific cast.

In the wake of a local disaster, a couple of retired nuclear scientists, Hazel and Robin (Leslie Upson and John Webber), are living in an isolated cottage on the English seaside. Tracy Hudak is Rose, a former colleague, who shows up unannounced. Beneath the niceties — save for a little bloodshed, that is — there is plenty brewing including secrets, resentment and longing. (So much longing.) The thing that looms larger than anything, however, is what Rose has come to talk about. When it finally comes to light, it brings up questions of guilt, responsibility, love and survival itself.

The three actors are in top form and their connection is electric. Director Jessi May Stevenson keeps the pace brisk and the waves of passion rolling

in a tragicomedy about something monumental set within four walls. But what Hazel, Robin and Rose don’t see, or prefer not to see, is that the walls of the house don’t meet. As set designer Mike Carnahan points out, “the set is coming apart at the seams,” much like the characters’ lives. There are gaping spaces where the outside world has broken through. The safe little cottage is an illusion, or perhaps the notion that we are separate from what is “out there” is the illusion.

The lighting, designed by Gary Richardson, augments the action, alternating between warm and welcoming and chilly and foreboding.

Sound designer Allan Noel provides a perfect soundtrack that sets the tone before the lights go down and goes on to help color the mood throughout the play. Costume designer Barbara Pedziwiatr succeeds in helping to flesh out each character with clothes that accentuate their personalities and stations in life. The marvelous crew also includes producer Leslie Nichols, stage manager Joy Gee, assistant stage

manager Carlita Mead, and Diego Moreno on tech support.

Stevenson, who is also SPTC’s artistic director and co-producer of The Children, said that when she was choosing the season, she “began with a question: Why this story, here, now, today?” This question, she added, drew her to “necessary theater that grapples with the big, messy human questions of our time.” The Children certainly fits the bill.

Kirkwood once said about her play that “hopefully what it does is create the space in a really fast-moving world to just sit in a theater and be

with these characters as they struggle with things that we all struggle with.”

In the end, it’s clear that we are not mere witnesses to something. We are a part of it, and that is one of the greatest things about theater. It shows us who we are, who we can be, good or bad. At its best, like The Children, theater is not about judgment. It’s about what is true. That knock at the door? It’s

already here. We may be stumbling around in the dark, but as theater reminds us, we are in it together.

The Children through March 12 at the Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 South Seventh St., Santa Paula. For more information call 805-525-4645 or visit www.santapaulatheatercenter.org.

Life, lived Barbara

Kroon: 1963-2023

Barbara Helen Huntoon Kroon was born in the winter on Jan. 9, 1963 in Bethesda, Maryland. She was like the flowers that appear in the winter: English primrose, snowdrops, winter jasmine and daffodils. Chilly frost or snow doesn’t wipe them out. They add color and brightness and a reminder that winter will soon be over.

Barbara was born with a rare heart condition, called tetralogy of Fallot, characterized by four structural imper-

seen her. Her eyes were sparkling, her cheeks and fingertips were pink and the brilliant spirit that would illuminate the rest of her life and enrobe all who met her in warmth and silliness shone brightly.

She further defied odds and gave birth to her beautiful daughter, Ruby Jeanne, in 1988. Arthur Kroon and Barbara met over flowers and were married in 1999, welcoming another beautiful daughter, Kelly Elisabeth, in 2000. There was never a more fun-loving, adventurous and tender mother — and, later, grandmother, to Jack, 6, and Luke, 3, the children of Ruby and her husband Spencer Fox. They called her Nanee and they were the lights of her life.

She hosted an open, non-invitation Taco Tuesday where many friends could count on big laughs, music and plentiful tacos. The tradition began years before, when Barbara and Arthur lived in Ventura, with about 10 people. It continued and grew even after they moved to Carpinteria and, later, Santa Paula. Every week Barbara fed some 40 friends — couples, families and single people alike, all of whom enjoyed good fun, food and company and grew to love her.

That warmth and hospitality extended to the people her children brought into Barbara’s life. There was not one of her daughters’ friends that were not welcomed, nurtured, entertained and made to laugh. That included Kelly’s longtime boyfriend, Philip Donswyk, to whom Barbara opened her heart and home.

fections that required surgery in New York.

When our mother and her infant daughter arrived back at the airport in Bethesda, our father had lined up my brothers and I — Daniel, 11; me (Katherine), 8; Michael, 6; John, 5; and Jim, 4 — with a paper banner he had made reading “WELCOME HOME PINKY.”

Barbara was a sleepy, quiet, befuddled baby and small child. When she was 18, with an adult-sized body and medical technology much improved, she had open heart surgery rebuilding her heart structure. When I saw my sister post-surgery in the ICU, she looked healthier and more beautiful than I had ever

Building a home and family in historic downtown Santa Paula, Barbara embraced the history, the agriculture, the small town vibe and most of all the people in the orchards of the Santa Clara River Valley. She always chose jobs that furthered the culture and benefited the town while giving her the opportunity to meet virtually everyone who loved Santa Paula. Her 1923 home with Arthur was located right on Santa Paula Street and anyone passing by was invited to porch-sit with them and have a good time simply enjoying life. Often was the weekend that her wine club, the Cork-Suckers, met at this home.

Shine on, you crazy diamond

She loved music, the Beatles in particular, and big parties with family and friends, of which she had many. She never met a stranger and never made an enemy. And above all, she delighted in the love and laughter (lots of laughter) she shared with her dear husband, Artie, her beautiful daughters Ruby and Kelly, and her beloved grandsons Jack and Luke.

When I think of Barbara Kroon, whom I had the privilege of working alongside for seven years, I think of people. The ones she knew and, thus, befriended. The ones she helped and

served through her work as a sales executive for the VCReporter and Ventana Monthly. Those she became acquainted with while traveling, attending concerts or just going about her day. She was so outgoing, and filled with so much love and life, that people naturally gravitated toward her. It was a joy to be swept up in her orbit.

The quintessential people person, Barbara was a natural-born saleswoman, and she was brilliant at her job. Not because she was hyper-focused on the bottom line, but because she saw her job, first and foremost, as a benefit

Barbara was never one to miss an opportunity for live music with family and friends. Our youngest brother, Bill, his wife, Sarah, and multiple lifelong friends energized so many concerts — especially her beloved Ringo, Todd Rundgren, U2 (both in California and Dublin), Grateful Dead, Foo Fighters. The one weekend she would want to do over and over was a family vacation to Desert Trip, a threeday venue in Coachella that she and Arthur enjoyed in 2016. The lineup over three days included Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, The Who and Roger Waters. They stayed at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel, founded by Lucille Ball, which played classic rock at the pool. That was the vacation she would have loved to relive every year.

to her clients. Her goal was always to help them and their businesses succeed, and she would never sell something if she didn’t feel it was in their best interests.

That same spirit extended to her coworkers, and I know I could not have gotten through the ups and downs of my job without her sage advice and kind encouragement, as well as her great ideas, valuable leads and a contact list a mile long. Anytime I turned to her for help, she was ready instantly with a creative solution, someone to talk to and, often, a per-

Chris Carter’s weekly show “Breakfast With the Beatles” on KLOS was a favorite. Many were the Sundays one and all were invited to join Barbara and her family at the live shows (which she attended about twice a year) in Seal Beach. If she wasn’t there, she devotedly had it tuned in at home every Sunday morning and called it her church.

Although Barbara lived her entire life with a daily tangible threat of death, this did not identify her and she chose to live vibrantly, dangerously, vividly and to fill the skies with her laugh and see the world through her beautiful green eyes as a treasure every day. Barbara’s heart quietly softened its beat and stopped in the afternoon of Feb. 16, 2023. With family surrounding her, Beatles and Grateful Dead music played and she was released to the stars and angels. She is now in the arms of our beloved Dad Daniel Arthur Huntoon, mother Jeanne LaMair Huntoon and older brother Daniel, swirling in the rainbow cosmos singing “All You Need Is Love.”

sonal introduction, too. There didn’t seem to be anyone in this community that she didn’t know.

I will always remember Barbara as a cheerful, colorful force of nature with an enormous heart, a bright wit and an unparalleled love of music who spread laughter and good vibes everywhere she went. If there is indeed a heaven, then she’s sharing the front row with Lennon, Bowie and Jerry Garcia, getting down to some great gig in the sky. Rock on, Barbara. You were one of the coolest I ever knew.

There are brass bands of all sorts — jazz, classical, marching, big band, Latin, mariachi and ska, just to name a few. Then there is Mnozil Brass, an Austrian septet who plays all of these with one significant addition. It also offers comedy.

Leonhard Paul, who plays trombone and bass trumpet in the band, recounts how the group was a case of happy accidents coming together.

“The story is that we all started at the Vienna College of Music and often met at a unique Viennese pub called Mnozil,” Paul recalled. “It was a place where everybody went to have lunch or dinner or just to have a beer. One day a month, there was a jam session where everybody could play.”

And so it happened that several of the now-members met, jammed, and decided their sound and chemistry were worth pursuing.

“These jam sessions were maybe the birthplace of Mnozil,” said Paul. “We just met each other. Nothing was planned. Nobody planned to make a group. Nobody planned to make a career. It just developed by doing.”

Mnozil, whose musicians have been playing together since 1993, will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. In the three decades since the band was launched, it has composed and arranged all genres of music, plus developing a unique choreography and set design.

The players launched their comedy routine a decade in and moved from the street to the stage. As it turned out, comedy was necessary to keep a roving audience entertained.

“We played the first 10 years mostly for people on the street,” said Paul. “You have to learn how to keep their attention, so we started to react to them, and especially we started to play for the children because we thought if the children want to hear, the parents will also stop and listen.”

Mnozil’s music comes from various sources, including classical, jazz and a popular form of German songwriting called “schlager,” which peaked in Europe and America in the 1950s and 1960s. Think of Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and Doris Day, and compare them to European singers such as Udo Jürgens and Caterina Valente.

But the band is particularly known for the quality of its arrangements. In fact, the members do most of their own arranging, either via trumpeter Thomas Gansch and Paul or as

a part of the group’s overall rehearsal strategy.

“It started simple,” Paul explained, “and it’s gotten more and more complicated. Nobody learned to arrange. But it was a kind of reacting to a situation. Rule number one in the group is ‘the music is first.’ The music has to be played in a tough way and a proper way, and the quality of the arrangement must be as good as possible. And if you make a comedy out of it, the music must hold the whole thing by itself.”

So where does the humor come from? In a city like Vienna with high musical expectations, it might surprise some to learn that the Viennese have a long history of comedy, specifically black comedy. Those roots are especially notable in the city’s vibrant Jewish culture and have influenced such American comedians as Mel Brooks and Woody Allen.

“It comes naturally with the band members,” said Paul. “In our case, not everyone in the band has the same quality as the others. So, if I know for whom I write music, and if you know each other for such a long time, you know very well how much you can give them.”

Mnozil Brass is being co-presented by Sterling Venue Ventures and the Ventura Music Festival as part of The Canyon at OPAC Series. This is a rare opportunity to see a truly distinctive act that seamlessly blends musicality and mischief, artistry and the absurd. Take a chance, and be prepared to be entertained!

Mnozil Brass performs on Thursday, March 2, at 8 p.m. at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. For tickets and more information, visit venturamusicfestival.org.

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THURSDAY, 2/23

LIVE MUSIC

Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday

The Canyon: Throwback Thursday feat. Bootiequake with Deepest Purple, 7 p.m.

Copper Blues: Latin Night, 8 p.m.

The Grape: Happy Hour with Tom Etchart and friends, 5-7 p.m.; Yayennings Trio, 7-10 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Mark Masson Acoustic, 6 p.m.

Tony’s Pizzaria: Reggae Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Davey Miller Jazz Trio, 6-9 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones and Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys, 8 p.m.

Winchester’s: Big Adventure, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Jeff Leeson, 8 p.m.

DJS

OTHER

Anna’s Cider: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Line dancing lessons (6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) and dancing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

El Rey Cantina (Camarillo): Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 8-11 p.m.

The Garage: Tiki Thursdays

GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Hangar Bar: Karaoke with Susan, 6-9 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Open Mic Jam, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Manhattan: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

Music Freqs: Student Jam Night (“Don’t Start Now,” Dua Lipa), 7-8 p.m.

Outlaws: Sing Time Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo): Sing Time Karaoke, 7-10 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Head Games Trivia, 6:30 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Head Games Trivia, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, 2/24

LIVE MUSIC

1901 Speakeasy: Teresa Russell, 8-11 p.m.

Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Culture Club with Berlin, 7 p.m. H

Black Angus: Square Cow Live Series, 7ss-10 p.m.

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Johnny Cash Birthday Bash with Mighty Cash Cats, 7 p.m. H

Cantara Cellars: Colette Lovejoy Band, 7 p.m.

The Canyon: Ace Frehley of KISS with Evolution Eden and Erick Steckel, 7 p.m.

The Grape: Fred Kaplan Trio, 5-7 p.m.; D.on Darox and the Melody Joy Bakers, 8-11 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Reign, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Leashless Brewing: Morie and the Heavy Hitters, 6 p.m.

The Manhattan: Tour Support, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Ojai Underground Exchange: Ojai-Fi, 7 p.m.

Oxnard Performing Arts Center: Grupo Bronco, 8 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Jayden Secor, 7 p.m. Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Gypsy Dreams and Electrico, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Relive the best of the ’80s with Culture Club and Berlin at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 24, and Satuday, Feb. 25 – both shows at 7 p.m.

Rubicon Theatre Company: The Folk Legacy Trio, 7 p.m. H

The Twist on Main: Ventura LIVE, 4-7 p.m.; Brobots, 8-11 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: FIDLAR with Liily, 9 p.m. H

Ventura Theater: The Taylor Party (Taylor Swift tribute), 9-11:30 p.m.

The Vine: Toni Jonnatta Jazz, 7-9 p.m.

Winchester’s: Bobby Hart and Ralph Carter, 7-10 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Matt Rife, 7 and 9:15 p.m. H

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Doc McEnery, 7 p.m.

DJS

Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean

OTHER

GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.

The Garage: Karaoke with Steve Sharp, 8 p.m.

Music Freqs: Adult Jam Night (“The Thrill is Gone,” BB King; “Hey Joe,” Jimi Hendrix), 6:30-8 p.m.

NAMBA Performing Arts Space: The Listening Room, 6:30 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Karaoke Night, 7-11 p.m.

SATURDAY, 2/25

LIVE MUSIC

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.

Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza): Reggae Beach Party feat. Jacob Marquez and the Good Vibes, 7-9:30 p.m. H

Bank of America Performing Arts

Center: Culture Club with Berlin, 7 p.m. H

Cantara Cellars: Ray Jaurique Band, 6:30 p.m.

The Canyon: John Tesh, 7 p.m.

Copper Blues: Honky Tonk Brunch, 11 a.m.

Deer Lodge: Rose’s Pawn Shop, 9 p.m. H

The Garage: Los Nauticals, 8 p.m.

The Grape: Heart of Blues, 2-5 p.m.; Barrelhouse Wailers, 8-11 p.m. H

Keynote Lounge: Old School, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

Leashless Brewing: Brian Detrement, 7 p.m.

The Manhattan: Jeanne Tatum, 6:309:30 p.m.

NAMBA Performing Arts Center: Ventura City Blitz feat. Blurry Stars,

Howler Honey, Aaron Burch, Last Great Decade, Tyler Indigo and Quori Moorehaul., 7 p.m.

Ojai Underground Exchange: Shawn Jones, 7 p.m.

Ojai Valley Brewery: River Ripley, 6-8 p.m.

Oxnard Performing Arts Center: Which One’s Pink (Pink Floyd Tribute) with Prima

Donna Rising and Zack Kirkorkian, 8 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Holger’s Heroes, 7 p.m. Rock and Roll Pizza

(Simi Valley, Cochran): Salsa and bachata night, 6:30-11:59 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Dive Bar Steve, 2-5 p.m.; Acoustic DNA, 8-11 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: Melvin Seals and JGB, 8 p.m.

Ventura Theater: Thy Art is Murder, 7-11 p.m.

The Vine: Smitty and Julija, 7-9 p.m.

Winchester’s: Illunis, 2-5 p.m.

COMEDY

J.R.’s Comedy Club (Junkyard Cafe): Bob Golub, 7 p.m.

Levity Live Comedy Club: Matt Rife, 6 and 8:30 p.m. H

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Don McEnery, 7 p.m.

DJS

Copper Blues: DJ Honey, 9:30 p.m.

Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Line dancing lessons (6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) and dancing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.

Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam with Gary Ballen and Kool Hand Ukes, 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, 2/26

LIVE MUSIC

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.

Copper Blues: Mariachi brunch, 12 p.m.; Day Party, 4:30 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Keyth G, 3 p.m.

The Lookout: Gary Ballen, 3-6 p.m.

Ric’s Restaurant: Live music, 2:30 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Reggae Sunday, 5-7 p.m.

The Shores: The Black Cat Bone Blues Band, 1-4 p.m.

Tony’s Pizzaria: Live music, 2-5 p.m.

The Twist on Main: JETLEMONS, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Emily Coupe, 3-6 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Mariachi Brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Winchester’s: Ray Jaurique, 2-5 p.m. H

Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.

COMEDY

Bank of America Performing Arts

Center: Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, 4 p.m. H

Levity Live Comedy Club: Matt Rife, 6 and 8:30 p.m. H

DJS

Bombay: VC Day Party (DJs and outdoor games), 2-10 p.m. H

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Candy’s Two Step Workshop, 11:30 a.m.; Family Night, 3-8 p.m

AFTER DARK

Fatty Vegan: Ska brunch, 10:30 a.m.

GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock Sunday

MONDAY, 2/27

LIVE MUSIC

DJS

COMEDY

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: West Coast Swing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Paddy’s: Free pool and darts, open to close

Q Club: Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.12 a.m.

TUESDAY, 2/28

LIVE MUSIC

Copa Cubana: Hot Roux, 7-9 p.m. H

Prime Steakhouse: Danny Delurgio sings Sinatra, 6 p.m.

Ric’s Restaurant: Tour Support, 5-8 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Sea Hunters, 5-7 p.m.

Winchester’s: Fundraiser Night for Music and Arts for Youth with Saint Pierre and friends, 5:30 p.m.

COMEDY

OTHER

The Garage: Tacos and Trivia, 7 p.m.

The Grape: The Gratitude Jazz Jam, 710 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Karaoke, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

The Lookout: Trivia, 7 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.11:59 p.m.

Star Lounge: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.

The Vine: Tuesday Night Trivia, 78:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, 3/1

LIVE MUSIC

The Canyon: Country Night, 8 p.m.

Deer Lodge: Cass McCombs and Band, 5 p.m. H

The Grape: Jim Fox Trio, 7-10 p.m.

The Manhattan: Robert Van, 6-8 p.m.

The Six Social House: Bone Maggot Presents Wicked Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. H

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Jazz Night with Davey Miller, 5:30-8 p.m. Vaquero Y Mar: Tribal Me Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: Walter Trout, 8 p.m. H

COMEDY

GiGi’s: Comedy Night with Artie Lopez, 8 p.m. Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi; Cochran): Cosmic Comedy Showcase, 8-10 p.m.

OTHER

Keynote Lounge: Karaoke, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

The Lookout: Garyoke with Gary Ballen, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Paddy’s: Be the Star Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.12 a.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Cornhole Wednesdays

The Twist on Main: Trivia Night, 6:308 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Open Mic with Kiana Marquez, 7 p.m.

HAPPENINGS

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

THURSDAY

COFFEE WITH A COP | 8-10 a.m. Community members are invited to join the Ventura Police Department for this friendly, informal opportunity to discuss community concerns, strengthen relationships and learn about the department’s ongoing outreach initiatives. Cafe Ficelle, 390 S. Mills Road, Ventura, www.VenturaPD.org.

VENTURA CHAMBER BUSINESS ACCELERATOR | 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Learn strategies and tactics to grow your business in 2023. $55. Crowne Plaza, 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, influentialu.store/ products/ventura-chamber-business-accelerator.

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; twopart lectures are $15; or bundle all winter courses for $140-200. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

AUTHOR TALK WITH DAVID CALLOWAY | 1:30 p.m. The Ventura County Library is pleased to announce an author talk in celebration of Black History Month at the E.P. Foster Library. Editor, cinematographer, producer and author David Calloway will deliver a presentation of this book, If Someday Comes: A Slave’s Story of Freedom. This event is free and open to the public. 651 E. Main St., Ventura, www.vencolibrary.org. .

FOR THE LOVE OF BIRDS: CREATING A BIRDFRIENDLY GARDEN | 2-3 p.m. Enjoy the sound of birds chirping outside your window this February for National Bird Feeding Month! The Conejo Valley Audubon Society will discuss how to create a bird-friendly garden to attract birds to your yard. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF SANTA PAULA BOOK CLUB | 3 p.m. The Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula and its Caring Committee presents a book discussion group based on Brené Brown’s most recent book, Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience. We will have sessions monthly through June discussing parts of the book led by Rev. Maddie Sifantus and members of the Caring Committee. Please read the Introduction and the first two sections in preparation for the first discussion: #1 Places We Go When Things Are Uncertain and #2 Places We Go When We Compare. Open to all. For more information email minister@uucsp.org or call Rev. Maddie at 805-525-4620. Parish Hall, UUCSP, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula, uucsp.org.

A DISCUSSION OF UNDOCUMENTED BLACK STUDENTS | 3:30 p.m. Higher education practitioners and scholars in the U.S. have widely ignored the experiences of undocumented Black students (“undocuBlack”). To begin to address this gap, Felecia Russell, EdD, director of undergraduate admission at Cal Lutheran, conducted a qualitative study that explored the experiences of 15 undocumented Black college students. The findings illustrate that the students experience compounded invisibility on college campuses due to their race and immigration status, leading to a profound sense of erasure and misunderstanding by higher education professionals and institutions, and a lack of resources and support. Russell will share insights on how we can center

undocumented Black student voices on college campuses. No reservations are required for the free event, which also will be livestreamed at www.callutheran.edu/live. Swenson Center for Social and Behavioral Sciences 101/102, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-492-2411, www.callutheran.edu/calendar/.

BOOK TALK: THE SEXUAL POLITICS OF EMPIRE: POSTCOLONIAL HOMOPHOBIA IN HAITI | 3:30

p.m. Evangelical Christians and members of the global LGBTQI human rights movement have vied for influence in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake. Each side accuses the other of serving foreign interests. Yet each proposes future foreign interventions on behalf of their respective causes despite the country’s traumatic past with European colonialism and American imperialism. As Erin L. Durban shows, two discourses dominate discussions of intervention. Durban explores the creative ways that same-sex desiring and gender-creative Haitians contend with anti-LGBTQI violence and ongoing foreign intervention. Ullman Conference Center, CLU, 103, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-492-2411, www.callutheran.edu/calendar/.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD | 4-6 p.m. Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short) 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, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

NATE’S PLACE GRAND OPENING | 5 p.m. Join us to celebrate the grand opening and official ribbon cutting ceremony for Nate’s Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center, a new nonprofit in Oxnard. There is no cost to attend and the event is open to the public. 3840 Channel Island Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, natesplacewellnesscenter.org.

MEGA CHALLAH BAKE: PURIM EDITION |

6 p.m. Chabad of Ventura invites the community to join us for a unique and meaningful event, the Mega Challah Bake, Purim Edition. The event will bring together women of all ages and backgrounds to learn and experience the baking of the traditional Jewish bread, challah, and pastry, hamentashen, at Poinsettia Pavilion. The event aims to create an opportunity for attendees to bond and create memories while learning about traditional Jewish customs. $30-50. Registration required: Please visit the organization’s website at www.chabadventura.com/challah or contact Chabad of Ventura at chabadventura@aol.com, 805-658-7441.

ZUZU AFRICAN ACROBATS | 6 p.m. Oxnard College’s Performing Arts Center comes alive with incredible acrobatics, energizing African drumming and dancing and gravity-defying stunts! Celebrate Black History Month with this amazing performance of a 2,000-year-old cultural tradition from East Africa. This interactive 90-minute show includes human pyramid, dish spinning, stick balance and more. Free; $2 parking. 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, www.oxnardcollege.edu/events/ oc-live-presents-zuzu-african-acrobats.

GENDER/ED JUSTICE: FEMINISM IN WAR AND PEACE | 7 p.m. Barbara Molony, PhD, will consider Japanese suffragists and World War II Japan’s “comfort women.” Japanese feminists, including activists, writers, members of transnational peace movements and others who emphasized women’s inherent maternal goodness and opposition to gendered violence, had ambivalent or negative attitudes toward Japanese wartime aggression in Asia in the early 1930s. In the next decade, many came to accept their nation’s aggressive actions. To what extent could one argue that feminists failed to look deeply into the gendered violence of Japanese militarism in China (the “comfort women” system)? Lundring Events Center, CLU, 103, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-4922411, www.callutheran.edu/calendar/.

FRIDAY

RFBC: LIVE STREAM OF BLACK INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Be inspired by Black entrepreneurs, small business owners and inventors. Join us for a live stream of a conference where experts will discuss resources and services that can help you access capital, protect your intellectual property, find mentors and network with fellow innovators and entrepreneurs. Presented by the Office of Innovation Outreach for the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Oxnard College welcomes the exciting Zuzu African Acrobats on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m.

(USPTO). Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

VIRTUAL REALITY GAMES FOR TEENS | 3-4:45 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.

VENTURA LAND TRUST 20TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY | 6-9 p.m. Celebrate conservation and community at Ventura Land Trust’s milestone 20th birthday party! Join us in the beer garden at Topa Topa Brewing Company for a piece of cake, games and a gathering of friends and supporters who have been a part of VLT’s success. Topa Topa Brewing Company, 4880 Colt St., Ventura, www. venturalandtrust.org/birthdayparty.

THE LATEST ADVENTURES ON MARS | 7:30-9

p.m. Dr. Brian Moncelli of JPL will share the latest exploits of the Mars Rover and Helicopter team Perseverance and Ingenuity and how their autonomous navigation system SHERLOC kept them on course without human intervention. All ages.

Admission and parking are free. Presented by the Ventura County Astronomical Society in the Moorpark College AA Bldg. 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, www.vcas.org.

SATURDAY

NATURE IMMERSION WALK | 8:45-11 a.m.

This Nature Immersion Event will take place within the almost 200 acres of California open space, past

the cultivated gardens and grounds. We will walk up from the parking lot to our starting point. This will be a slow walk with a moderate incline on rocky uneven terrain. The entire walk is less than two miles. Some people like to bring an easy-tocarry object to sit on for those times that you will be invited to stop and “observe with all of your senses.” $35. Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve, www.taftgardens.org/events.

SURFRIDER MONTHLY BEACH CLEANUP | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Bring your sun hats, water bottles, and closed toed shoes to help Surfrider and the City of Ventura keep the beach clean. Buckets, grabbers, and gloves will be provided. Electronic volunteer waivers can be signed online in advance, but walk ups are welcome! Please check in on the Promenade at California Street next to the Crowne Plaza Hotel; look for the blue Surfrider tent. Details and waivers are online at ventura.surfrider.org/ beach-clean-ups/. Email beachcleanups@ventura. surfrider.org with any questions.

BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS | 12-2 p.m.

The Alex Fiore Thousand Oaks Teen Center will be conducting a 10-week spring high school basketball league for boys in grades 9-12. A mandatory player evaluation/registration will take place at the Teen Center. League games will be played on Saturday mornings, 9 a.m.-1 p.m, starting March 11. $150 participation fee includes a game jersey. Parent waiver required. For more information, please call the Teen Center after 2 p.m. at 805-4945156. 1375 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, www.thousandoaksteencenter.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.

SING YOUR HEART OUT KIRTAN | 1-3 p.m. Activate the chemistry of inner bliss with Julia Berkeley and Matthew Hufschmidt in a celebratory Kirtan inside our beautiful auditorium. Kirtan is a call-and-response chanting practice that moves the heart toward an experience of inner silence, boundless love, and intimate union with the Divine. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been doing it forever, come and enjoy the regenerative power of mantra and sacred sound amidst the mesmerizing beauty of Meditation Mount. $27. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai, meditationmount.org/events.

SQUATTERS, SCANDALS, AND SURFING: A HISTORY OF RINCON | 3-4:30 p.m. Nestled on the border of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties lies Rincon Point. Known as the Queen of the Coast, the beach is shaped by more than just the ebb and flow of the tide, as outlined in Images of America: Rincon Point by Stephen Bates and Vincent Burns. The Museum of Ventura County welcomes visitors to a discussion with Bates and Burns to uncover the history of this famous and storied surf spot. Q&A with the authors to follow. Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323, venturamuseum.org.

SUNSET SOUND HEALING WITH TRINITY OF SOUND | 4-5 p.m. Inhale, exhale and join us for a Sunset Sound Experience. Be guided through a grounding meditation and breathwork before being immersed in a sound healing vortex with singing bowls, gongs, chimes and more. Guests can arrive as early as 3 p.m. to walk the gardens. Please arrive no later than 3:45 p.m. $45. Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve, www.taftgardens.org/events.

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM 13TH

ANNIVERSARY PARTY | 7-9 p.m. Guests of the party will enjoy live music and dancing, delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, art exhibits and experiences, a silent auction, and much more. The party will include the presentation of the museum’s first annual Mary Alice Orcutt Henderson Visionary Award to the late Honorable Justice Edwin F. Beach (1924-2012) in recognition of Beach’s extraordinary vision and support of the museum. An original watercolor by Jessie Arms Botke will be raffled off. Tickets to the event are $100.00 per person and each ticket holder will receive two complimentary drink tickets. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Santa Paula Art Museum. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805525-5554, www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.

SUNDAY

18TH ANNUAL CSUCI SUPER SUNDAY | 10

a.m. California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) President Richard Yao and Vice President for Student Affairs Eboni Ford Turnbow will speak at two Oxnard churches as part of the 18th Annual CSU Super Sunday on Feb. 26. Yao will speak at St. Paul Baptist Church at 1777 Statham Boulevard and Ford Turnbow will speak at Bethel AME Church at 855 South F Street. Services begin at 10 a.m. and are open to all. Since Super Sunday launched in 2005, more than 1 million people have attended this signature event of the CSU’s African American Initiative, which aims to increase preparation, support, retention and degree attainment. As part of Super Sunday, campus outreach directors and staff members are available to provide information on the application and admission process, as well as scholarships and financial aid available to prospective CSUCI students. More information at www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/community/super-sunday. Super Sunday is a day when California State University system leaders and presidents, administrators and students from all 23 campuses visit predominantly African American places of worship to share personal stories and experiences, advice, and college-related information to advance access, opportunity and success for Black students. The CSU system has partnered with more than 100 churches throughout the state to present this year’s event.

PRINTMAKING 101 | 12-3 p.m. A free workshop for teens in which you will learn the basics of printmaking. For ages 13-18. Pre-registration is

required. Vita Art Center, 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com.

MERCADO ARCOIRIS | 1-3 p.m. Come out to support Diversity Collective while purchasing pastries, art and coffee. Vendors will include Beacon Coffee, Desserts to Die For, Jason, Chase Elder and Jasmine Shimoda, Julia San Bartolome and LuluBelle Jam. Artists will include MB Hanrahan and Narci Lee. Live music by Tara and Contessa, Art Farmers and The Transverse. Proceeds support Diversity Collective Ventura County. Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura, venturamuseum.org/event/mercado-arcoiris.

SONGWRITERS’ WORKSHOP WITH GARY BEST | 2 p.m. A wonderful opportunity to come together with fellow songwriters to discuss the art of words and music. Bring something in that you are working on and get feedback and encouragement from your local peers. It is a terrific way to share a work-in-progress with a group, ask questions, give feedback, maybe learn a thing or two. By donation. NAMBA Performing Arts Space, 47 S. Oak St., Ventura, 805-628-9250, www.nambaarts.com.

CHAMBER ON THE MOUNTAIN | 3 p.m. The acclaimed chamber music series presents a concert with the Naeve Trio (violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov and pianist Eri Nakamura).

Program: Five Melodies for Piano Trio, Op. 59 No. 1 by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor; Four Folk Songs, by Gabriela Lena Frank; Piano Trio on Irish Folk Songs by Frank Martin; and Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15 by Bedřich Smetana. $30. Logan House, Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai, 805-646-3381, www.ChamberOnTheMountain.com.

POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER | 4 p.m. The menagerie of animals appear in acts such as the Dog Classroom, the Amazing House-Cats, the Animal Train Station, while human acrobats, mimes, and contortionists join the show. Popovich, a fourth-generation Russian circus performer (born in Ukraine) also performs jaw-dropping juggling feats. Currently, he holds the world record in a balancing/juggling feat in which he stands atop a nine foot free standing ladder and juggles nine rings. The show here only one day, but has been in residency at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas since 2006 where it has been voted “Best Family Show” in Las Vegas. $30-45. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-4492787, bapacthousandoaks.com.

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.

FOR THE LOVE OF BIRDS: UPCYCLED BIRD BARN FEEDER | 4-5:30 p.m. It’s National Bird Feeding Month! Make an upcycled bird feeder in the Young Adult Center. Materials provided. Aimed at ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

VENTURA COUNTY WRITERS SALON | 6-8

p.m. The Ventura County Writers Salon meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month. If you’re looking for a fiction writing group that will complement your high-class adventure, add spice to your innovative work of science fiction or bring order and balance to your historical period piece, look no further than the Ventura County Writers Salon! All genres of fiction are welcome. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

TUESDAY

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

POPPIES BOOK CLUB MEETING | 6 p.m. During 2023, the group is reading books that have been banned in some locales. In February, members will discuss The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Free and open to interested adults; read the book in advance. The book club will meet at a private home in Ojai; Email tireswingstudio@gmail.com for details, address or to be added to the book club mailing list.

WEDNESDAY

COFFEE AND CONNECTIONS| 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. A monthly, virtual networking event for Ventura County nonprofit professionals to connect, share missions and discover opportunities for ongoing partnerships. Speaker Stacy Miller will discuss social media marketing. To learn more, visit vccf.org/coffee-and-connections.

LOCAL AUTHOR TALK: ALICIA DOYLE | 2-3 p.m. Local author Alicia Doyle will talk about her books, The Oath and Fighting Chance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY VENTURA COUNTY

ONE-STOP SHOP | 2:30-4:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to stop by that day and meet with many local providers who can assist with

dementia-related issues, including adult day centers, adult protective services, the Alzheimer’s Association, caregiver resources, financial resources, in-home care, health insurance counseling and advocacy, legal and advanced planning, long-term care ombudsman, neurology, and public benefit programs. Ventura County Area on Agency, 646 County Square Dr., Ventura, 805-477-7306, www.vcaaa.org.

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; twopart lectures are $15; or bundle all winter courses for $140-200. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

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-year-long 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.

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.

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. HSMC will host an in-person information night on Feb. 28. 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 expe -

rience in a business 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 805485-6288, 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.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS | First Wednesday of the month. Want to cure the Holiday Blues? Consider joining Circle of Friends, a social group for retired women. The Club is seeking new members. The group meets once a month for business/luncheon on the first Wednesday of the month at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. Various events promote friendship and fun by the members hosting several special interest activities: cooking, walks, crafts, Scrabble, excursions, discussion group, movie night and card and board games. For more information, call Loretta at 805216-1694 or Carol at 805-340-6336. Price for luncheon is $25 and annual fee is $50.

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 allages 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, 805-3859584 or www.laubachventura@gmail.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/.

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 805-340-5882. 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.

JEST START HERE: IMPROV 101 AND SHORT FORM | Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., Through March 1. Registration is now open for anyone and everyone who has ever even thought about dipping their toes into the exciting world of comedy improv. If you’ve ever watched Whose Line Is It Anyway? and thought, “I would love to do that!”; or you need a little help meeting new people and actually speaking to them face-to-face, now is your chance. This seven-week class culminates with a student showcase (participation optional). $150. Diversity Collective, 2471 Portola Road, Ventura, www.jestimprov.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.

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 |

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/.

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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

JUGETONES DE LA CALLE 6 Feb. 25-26. Teatro de las Américas presents a show full of humor, puppets, clowns, magic, and mystery for the family. Written by the comedy group of the Theater of the Americas with James Donlon, Alina Cenal, Albert Smith, Mateo Escobedo and Oscar Brown. Directed by James Donlon. $5. Teatro de las Américas, 321 W. Sixth St., Oxnard, 805-9832876, teatrodelasamericas.org.

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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 805-2564237. teatrodelasamericas.org.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS for its March 18 Nowruz event.

ARTS LISTINGS

Nowruz is the Persian-language term for the day of the Iranian 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/.

WILDING MUSEUM INSTALLATION

PROPOSALS Through March 1. The Wildling Museum in Solvang is currently accepting artist proposals for its third-annual Michele Kuelbs Tower Gallery Installation. Artists residing in the counties of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura and Los Angeles are invited to apply for this unique 10-month exhibition opportunity, which will have a 2023 focus on oceans and underwater themes. Proposals should explore an environmental topic — whether climate change, plastic pollution, overfishing or similar environmental issues. The deadline to submit proposals is March 1. The selected finalist’s installation will be on view May 2023 - March 2024. Submission guidelines and more information available at wildlingmuseum. org/news/2023-tower-request-for-proposals.

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, 805-525-4645, 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.

DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL Through Feb. 26. Young Artists Ensemble continues its Family Theatre Season with this show featuring young actors ages 10-19. The teenage children of several Disney villains consider the option to join the prep school opened by Prince of Auredon, son of “beauty” Belle and her partner, the “beast.” $12-19. Theatre on the Hill at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, 805-381-1246, www.yaeonline.com.

NEWSIES Through Feb. 26. This rousing musical set in turnof-the-century New York City tells the tale of newsboy Jack Kelly and his young colleagues, who strike for their rights when large publishing companies raise prices. $23-$25. High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark, 805-529-8700, highstreetartscenter.com.

ONGOING ART

643 PROJECT SPACE Through Feb. 24. Jo Ann Block: The Meaning of Life: A Self Portrait. 643 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, www.643projectspace.com.

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.

BLACKBOARD GALLERY Through Feb. 24. Emergence, featuring works by illustrator and printmaker Mona Saii, visual art by students at California State University, Channel Islands and four pieces from the late Gerd Koch. Studio Channel Islands, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, www.studiochannelislands.org.

BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION

Through Feb. 25. Plein Air Open Competition, with work by BAA members and nonmembers. Studio 99 at the Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-648-1235, www.buenaventuraartassociation.org.

CAMARILLO ART CENTER Through Feb. 26. Passion for Pastels, works by the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast. 3150 E. Ponderosa Dr., Camarillo, www.camarilloartcenter.org.

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 earthfriendly 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, 805-9846260, 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.

FARMER AND THE COOK Through Feb. 28.

Jude Hauer is showing lots of her colorful, whimsical homunculus /small odd people at the popular

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, decor and more made 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 docent-led 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.ranchocamulos.org.

cafe located at 339 W. El Roblar in Meiners Oaks, www.farmer-and-the-cook.com.

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, 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.

JOHN SPOOR BROOME LIBRARY Recently opened. Honoring Our Past—Building the Future, featuring a historical timeline of California State University, Channel Islands, since its inception in 2002 through photos, documents and artifacts. CSUCI, 1 University Dr., Camarillo, www.csuci.edu.

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: FridaySunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets required. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-3855400, 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. 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,

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, 310-4524000, 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, 805667-2900, 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 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, 805-6446800, 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.

Tide Table • February 23-28

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by rob brezsny

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

Philosopher John O’Donohue wrote a prayer not so much to God as to Life. It’s perfect for your needs right now. He said, “May my mind come alive today to the invisible geography that invites me to new frontiers, to break the dead shell of yesterdays, to risk being disturbed and changed.” I think you will generate an interesting onrush of healing, Aries, if you break the dead shell of yesterdays and risk being disturbed and changed. The new frontier is calling to you. To respond with alacrity, you must shed some baggage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

Rightwing religious influencers are rambling amuck in the United States. In recent months, their repressive pressures have forced over 1,600 books to be banned in 138 school districts in 38 states. The forbidden books include some about heroes Nelson Mandela, Cesar Chavez, and Rosa Parks. With this appalling trend as a motivational force, I encourage you Tauruses to take inventory of any tendencies you might have to censor the information you expose yourself to. According to my reading of the astrological omens, now is an excellent time to pry open your mind to consider ideas and facts you have shut out. Be eager to get educated and inspired by stimuli outside your usual scope.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

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I think we can all agree that it’s really fun to fall in love. Those times when we feel a thrilling infatuation welling up within us are among the most pleasurable of all human experiences. Wouldn’t it be great if we could do it over and over again as the years go by? Just keep getting bowled over by fresh immersions in swooning adoration? Maybe we could drum up two or three bouts of mad love explosions every year. But alas, giving in to such a temptation might make it hard to build intimacy and trust with a committed, long-term partner. Here’s a possible alternative: Instead of getting smitten with an endless series of new paramours, we could get swept away by novel teachings, revelatory meditations, lovable animals, sublime art or music, amazing landscapes or sanctuaries, and exhilarating adventures. I hope you will be doing that in the coming weeks, Gemini.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

The scientific method is an excellent approach for understanding reality. It’s not the only one, and should not be used to the exclusion of other ways of knowing. But even if you’re allergic to physics or never step into a chemistry lab, you are wise to use the scientific method in your daily life. The coming weeks will be an especially good time to enjoy its benefits. What would that mean, practically speaking? Set aside your subjective opinions and habitual responses. Instead, simply gather evidence. Treasure actual facts. Try to be as objective as you can in evaluating everything that happens. Be highly attuned to your feelings, but also be aware that they may not provide all facets of the truth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

Is there anything in your psychological makeup that would help you do some detective work? How are your skills as a researcher? Are you willing to be cagey and strategic as you investigate what’s going on behind the scenes? If so, I invite you to carry out any or all of these four tasks in the coming weeks: 1. Try to become aware of shrouded half-truths. 2. Be alert for shadowy stuff lurking in bright, shiny environments. 3. Uncover secret agendas and unacknowledged evidence. 4. Explore stories and situations that no one else seems curious about.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

The country of Nepal, which has strong Virgo qualities, is divided into seven provinces. One is simply called “Province No.1,” while the others are Sudurpashchim, Karnali, Gandaki, Lumbini, Bagmati, and Janakpur. I advise Nepal to give Province No. 1 a decent name very soon. I also recommend that you Virgos extend a similar outreach to some of the unnamed beauty in your sphere. Have fun with it. Give names to your phone, your computer, your bed, your hairdryer, and your lamps, as well as your favorite trees, houseplants, and clouds. You may find that the gift of naming helps make

the world a more welcoming place with which you have a more intimate relationship. And that would be an artful response to current cosmic rhythms.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Are you aimless, impassive, and stuck, floundering as you try to preserve and maintain? Or are you fiercely and joyfully in quest of vigorous and dynamic success? What you do in the coming weeks will determine which of these two forks in your destiny will be your path for the rest of 2023. I’ll be rooting for the second option. Here is a tip to help you be strong and bold. Learn the distinctions between your own soulful definition of success and the superficial, irrelevant, meaningless definitions of success that our culture celebrates. Then swear an oath to love, honor, and serve your soulful definition.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

The next four weeks will be a time of germination, metaphorically analogous to the beginning of a pregnancy. The attitudes and feelings that predominate during this time will put a strong imprint on the seeds that will mature into full ripeness by late 2023. What do you want to give birth to in 40 weeks or so, Scorpio? Choose wisely! And make sure that in this early, impressionable part of the process, you provide your growing creations with positive, nurturing influences.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

I recommend you set up Designated Arguing Summits (DAT). These will be short periods when you and your allies get disputes out in the open. Disagreements must be confined to these intervals. You are not allowed to squabble at any other time. Why do I make this recommendation? I believe that many positive accomplishments are possible for you in the coming weeks, and it would be counterproductive to expend more than the minimal necessary amount on sparring. Your glorious assignment: Be emotionally available and eager to embrace the budding opportunities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Actor Judi Dench won an Oscar for her role as Queen Elizabeth in the film Shakespeare in Love—even though she was onscreen for just eight minutes. Beatrice Straight got an Oscar for her role in the movie Network, though she appeared for less than six minutes. I expect a similar phenomenon in your world, Capricorn. A seemingly small pivot will lead to a vivid turning point. A modest seed will sprout into a prismatic bloom. A cameo performance will generate long-term ripples. Be alert for the signs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Most of us are constantly skirmishing with time, doing our best to coax it or compel it to give us more slack. But lately, you Aquarians have slipped into a more intense conflict. And from what I’ve been able to determine, time is kicking your ass. What can you do to relieve the pressure? Maybe you could edit your priority list—eliminate two mildly interesting pursuits to make more room for a fascinating one. You might also consider reading a book to help you with time management and organizational strategies, like these:

1. Getting Things Done by David Allen. 2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. 3. 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management by Kevin Kruse.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

“What is originality?” asked philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Here’s how he answered: “to see something that has no name as yet, and hence cannot be mentioned though it stares us all in the face.” Got that, Pisces? I hope so, because your fun assignments in the coming days include the following:

1. to make a shimmering dream coalesce into a concrete reality;

2. to cause a figment of the imagination to materialize into a useful accessory;

3. to coax an unborn truth to sprout into a galvanizing insight.

Homework: What’s something you would love to do but were told never to do by someone you loved? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

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LEGAL

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BUS. NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100002113

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

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAPOS TACOS Y MAS, BABY STACKS, 2323 Erica St Simi ValCA 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

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 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.

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 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:

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-

MENT FILE NO. 2023100001316

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2023100001316

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

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 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 a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print

Name of Registrant: Trek Retail Corporation, Chad Brown, CFO. 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.

Name of Registrant: Trek Retail Corporation, Chad Brown, CFO. 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 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, 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.

MENT FILE NO. 2023100000985

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONEJO DERMATOLOGY, 55 Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 200 Thousand Oaks, CA 91361. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, J. Robert West, M.D., Inc., 2285 Corporation Cir Ste 200, Henderson, NV 89074. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/01/2018.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONEJO DERMATOLOGY, 55 Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 200 Thousand Oaks, CA 91361. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, J. Robert West, M.D., Inc., 2285 Corporation Cir Ste 200, Henderson, NV 89074. This business is conducted by:

A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/01/2018.

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

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: J. Robert West, M.D., Inc., Lucius Blanchard, Pres. 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 19, 2023.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIVING CHURCH OF GOD, 784 Woodlawn Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, North Carolina, Living Church of God (International), Inc, 2301 Crown Centre Drive Charlotte, NC 28227. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/18/2017. 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:

($1,000).) Print Name of Registrant: J. Robert West, M.D., Inc., Lucius Blanchard, Pres. 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 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, or Common (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 19, 2023.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIVING CHURCH OF GOD, 784 Woodlawn Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, North Carolina, Living Church of God (International), Inc, 2301 Crown Centre Drive Charlotte, NC 28227. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/18/2017. 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 a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Print

Published:

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100000941

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100000941

Living Church of God (International), Inc., F. Thomas Turner II, Assistant Secretary, Board of Directors. 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 18, 2023.

Name of Registrant:

Living Church of God (International), Inc., F. Thomas Turner II, Assistant Secretary, Board of Directors. 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 expiration. The filing of 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, or Common (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business & Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on January 18, 2023.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSI-

NESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.

2023100001359

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.

2023100001552

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. 2023100001314

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. 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.

03/02/23

2023100002208

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.

2023100001449

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARICAR’S MANOR I, 1807 Old Ranch Rd. Camarillo, CA 93012. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, Maricar’s Manor, Inc., 1807 Old Ranch Rd. Camarillo, CA 93012. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/20/2023. 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: Maricar’s Manor, Inc., Maricar T. Lee, President/CEO. 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 sec-

tion 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 26, 2023.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100002007

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. 2023100001603

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MCCARTY & SONS, 1608 E. Fifth Street Oxnard, CA 93030. Ventura County, State of Incorporation / Organization, California, B.E. McCarty, Inc., 1608 E. Fifth Street Oxnard, CA 93030. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1986. 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: B.E. McCarty, Inc., Brian E. McCarty, 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 January 30, 2023. Published:

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 / Organization, 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: Matticus 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. 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 busi-

ness 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,

PUBLIC NOTICE

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26 J073189

HEARING

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

AM COURTROOM: J1

In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura Human Services Agency regarding freedom from parental custody and control on behalf of Baby Boy Timm, a child. To: Ashley N. Timm, Jorge A. Martinez, and to all persons claiming to be the parents of the above-named person who is described as follows: name Baby Boy Timm, Date of Birth: 12/17/2022, Place of Birth: Ventura, CA,

Father’s name: Jorge

A. Martinez, Mother’s name: Ashley N. Timm. 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: 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 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: 01/24/2023 by: Tiffany Moody Deputy Clerk, Children and Family Services Social Worker.

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

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Published: Ventura County Reporter

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

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

COURTROOM: J1

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

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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.

Date: Feb. 9, 2023

By: KATHERINE F. BIADASZ KHAMIS ROEHL & 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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Notice is hereby given that Channel Islands Self Storage intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien on said property. Pursuant to Lien Sale per the California Self Storage Facility Act (B&P Code Section 21700, et seq.) Channel Islands Self Storage

will sell items at WWW. storag etreasures.com by competitive bidding.

Ending on March 7th 2023 The said property that has been stored and is located at Channel Islands Self Storage, 900 E Port Hueneme Rd, Port Hueneme CA 93041. Purchases must be paid at the time of sale with cash only. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale. The company reserves the right to refuse any online bids.

Mildred Allen: 15+ bags of unknown, Car battery, Clothing, Shoes, Back pack, Stool and hammer.

Crystal Rodriguez: 4 storage tubs, 2 laundry hampers, Wire rack, Pillows, Linens, Mirror, 2 pictures/ paintings and steamer. Samuel Galvez Garcia: 2 minibikes, Go kart parts, Engines, Engine parts, Bed frame, Gas can, Rims and tires and tools.

Marivel Flores: Luggage, Cooler, American flag, Framed pictures, 2 boxes of unknown, 4+ bags of unknown, Dumbell and watering can.

Dated 2/11/2023

Channel Islands Self Storage phone# (805) 488-3886 Auction by WWW.storag etreasures.com Phone # (480)397-6503

Published: Ventu-

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

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 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; P027 - Haque, 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 Anass; D073

- Gonzalez, Maria; D111

- Oberreuter-Valentine,

Jonte; D152 - HARVILLE, ANNETTE; D163

- Herman, Robert; D189

- Fields, Jazmin; D231Gonzalez, 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; 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 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: 4690 Industrial Street Simi Valley, CA 93063 March

7, 2023 10:30am

Sheila Williamson-Boxes, clothing and camping gear. Gonzalo Garcia-Telescopes, tripod,

kayak and bicycle. 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 02/16/23, 02/23/23

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 03/06/2023 12:00pm.

Sean Salinas tools, sporting equip, fishing poles, boxes, bags Ashley Nett totes, boxes, clothes, freezer, misc items Hakim Draper furniture, air compressor, exercise bike, music equip, boxes, chairs, 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 02/16/23, 02/23/23

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.

EMPLOYMENT

Asst to the Administrator, Simi Valley, CA. Manage facility. Bach. in any medical field req'd. Send Resume to: HR, Care for People LLC, 1545 Church St., Simi Valley, CA 93065

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) 285-

7018 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) 2981384 Sale to be held at www.storag etreasures. com.

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

PUBLIC STORAGE #

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. 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) 2448080. 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:

3101 Grande Vista Dr, Newbury Park CA 91320 March 7th, 2023 at 10:30 AM

ryan lynch - kitchen stuff

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 02/16/23, 02/23/23

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

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-Furn iture, 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

NAME CHANGE

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-cour t.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. 56-2023-00574345-CUPT-VTA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA. Petition of TRACY MANCINELLI aka TRACY WILLIAM MANCINELLI aka TRACY WILLIAM BOULKIN aka TRACY W. MANCINELLI, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1.) Petitioner: TRACY MANCINELLI aka TRACY WILLIAM MANCINELLI aka TRACY WILLIAM BOULKIN aka TRACY W. MANCINELLI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) TRACY MANCINELLI aka TRACY WILLIAM MANCINELLI aka TRACY WILLIAM BOULKIN aka TRACY W. MANCINELLI to TRACY WILLIAM MANCINELLI

2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear 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: 03/14/2023. Time: 8:20 AM. Dept.: 42 Room: 42. 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: January 17, 2023. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, /s/ Hon. Henry Walsh, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk, By: Erica Martinez, Deputy Clerk. Published: Ventura County Reporter 02/02/23, 02/09/23, 02/16/23, 02/23/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 56-2023-00575017-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 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 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 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-cour t.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

PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY DEONNE

GREENE, DECEDENT CASE NO. 56-2023-00

575013-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 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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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 representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

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.

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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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: 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 representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Samantha W. Koopman

SBN 310227

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 JOE DONALD MITCHELL, II CASE NO. 56-2023-00

574706-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 JOE DONALD MITCHELL, II.

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

The petition for probate requests that: Lynnea Mitchell 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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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 02, 2023, Time: 10:30 AM, Dept.: J6, Location: Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 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 representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Petitioner: Lynnea Mitchell 1375 Tamarix St. Camarillo, California 93010

(805) 603-0483

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 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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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 representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of

letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Attorney for Petitioner: 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 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 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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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.

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

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Petitioner:

Bryan Diaz

SBN 219905

701

TO ADMINISTER ES-

TATE 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, 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-Megan 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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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 OxnardJuvenile 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 representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Petitioner:

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 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 In-

dependent 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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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 23, 2023

Date:

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

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Brandon P. Johnson SBN 210958

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 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 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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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 93036-PROBATE 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 representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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 93036-PROBATE 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 representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

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 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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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 representative appointed by the court within

the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Fred Rosenmund SBN 90033 2816 Rice Avenue Oxnard, California 93033 (805) 486-2500

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NANCY SUE NEWELL CASE NO. 56-2023-00 575030-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 NANCY SUE NEWELL.

A Petition for probate has been filed by Roger Newell, Cristi Newell & Michael Newell in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

The petition for probate requests that: Roger Newell, Cristi Newell & Michael Newell 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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or

consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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.

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

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

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Fred Rosenmund SBN 90033 2816 Rice Avenue Oxnard, California 93033 (805) 486-2500

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

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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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 representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal

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

You may examine the file kept by the court

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

Attorney for Petitioner: 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: ELENA FLORES NOLASCO CASE NO. 56-2023-00 574814-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 ELENA FLORES NOLASCO.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RICARDO NOLASCO in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICARDO NOLASCO 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 representa tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion 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:

03/09/23 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 representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

BARBARA BERGSTEIN - SBN 166032

LAW OFFICE OF BARBARA BERGSTEIN 12522 MOORPARK STREET STUDIO CITY CA 91604

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

CNS-3666676#

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

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 30-2022-01258119-CU-CO-CJC

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BEST

DEAL FORKLIFTS LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; MARTINELLI MARKETING, LLC A UTAH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; ADAM THOMAS MARTINELLI, AN INDIVIDUAL; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): TEAR DRIP HOLDINGS INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 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 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.lawhe lpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. 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.lawhe lpcalifornia. 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 Orange County, 700 Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, CA 92703.

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): Christopher Engels SBN 304855, Engels Law APC, 600 Anton Blvd., Floor 11 Costa Mesa, CA 92626; Tel: (949) 269-7709.

DATE (Fecha): May 05, 2022; David H. Yamasaki, Clerk (Secretario), by Arlene Gill, Deputy (Adjunto)

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

02/16/23, 02/23/23

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-202200567549-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.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. lawhe lpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help 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 pro-

tegen. 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.lawhe lpcalifornia. 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. 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):

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 (Secretari o), by Rachel Jacobs, Deputy (Adjunto)

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

03/02/23, 03/09/23

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 encumbranc es, 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.: 1490-051-350 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 postponements 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 postponeme nts 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