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VOL 115 No. 07 Thursday, February 14, 2019 CHANGE SERVICE IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA REQUESTED From Near And Far, All Love The Carrot Festival Parade the Holtville Chamber of BY WILLIAM ROLLER Commerce board. "I was so excited, I thought No matter how far native they'd made a mistake, bless their sons and daughters wander from hearts. I think they just went home, Holtville's Carrot Festival down their list and got the oldest Parade is the clarion call to make one," Munger said. them take the return journey to Munger said she most enjoys their small town. the marching bands, and said that One who is well acquainted the parade is for youngsters. with the hamlet's charms is 101- "When I was a teacher's aide year-old Virginia Munger, the at Finley (School), I walked with 2019 grand marshal at Saturday's the little ones in the parade," she (Feb. 9) parade. recalled. "They're so enthused She arrived here in 1925 from and I enjoyed the beautiful New Mexico. There was no music. And you see old friends Interstate 10 at the time and her you haven't seen in quite a while, family had to use the Old Plank so it's like a family reunion. Road to make their way to Waiting for the parade to kick Holtville. Like many settling in off in a camp chairs was Brittany the Golden State, they sought a Bye and her family. Brittany said better life. She married Willis she loves the horseback riders Louis Munger and had four chil- and the veterans' float. Her hus- dren, all of whom graduated from band, Jeremy, is an English Holtville High School. teacher at McCabe Elementary in Munger said being named El Centro and they were there to grand marshal was an honor and support the marching band. came as a surprise. She was 2019 CARROT FESTIVAL Parade Grand Marshal Virginia Munger waves to the crowds during selected unanimously to be the Continued on page 3 the parade in Holtville on Saturday, Feb. 9. WILLIAM ROLLER PHOTO 72nd Parade Grand Marshal by Calexico Council Green Lights Fire Damages Iconic Brooks Rehab Change Order, Boosts Jewelry Building In El Centro City Manager's Fiscal Authority announced the building is unsafe ed the street." with preventive maintenance BY WILLIAM ROLLER to occupy and has red-tagged the BY WILLIAM ROLLER Despite an additional now. property. $252,000 for pipe installation, In other city business, the A three-alarm fire caused sub- "Due to the construction type Cross-border traffic could retention basin and drywell con- council: stantial damage to the second of the building and the damage flow more freely this spring as struction, plus $2,650 for a "Authorized an increase of floor of the former Brooks sustained during the fire, it is the Calexico City Council Welcome to Calexico sign, a fiscal powers of the city manager Jewelry & Gifts, a building at necessary to limit access to the approved more funds for the Department of Transportation with a 4-0 vote. The action 598 W. Main St. in El Centro, in immediate area due to the poten- Cesar Chavez Boulevard grant the city received will cover increased his authority to make the early-morning hours of tial for collapse. As a result traf- improvement project. the added costs, also known as a city purchases from $10,000 to Monday, Feb. 11. Arson is sus- fic in the area has been restricted,” The lanes added by widening change order. $25,000. City Manager David pected in the blaze, according to Cesar Chavez Boulevard are "We don't have a welcome Dale supported the move, El Centro police. Continued on page 5 aimed to expedite traffic headed sign yet and this one will be explaining that one of the mis- On Wednesday, city officials to the West Port of Entry and placed at the traffic signal light at sions of city administration is to relieve congestion on Imperial Second Street and Cesar Chavez provide the most efficient servic- Avenue, said Lilly Falomir, pub- Boulevard so anyone crossing the es possible. lic works manager. border is greeted as soon as they "If we call a special meeting "We're still within our budget arrive," Falomir said. every time we have a warranted because the contractor, Pyramid The additional work had not expenditure, it costs the city extra (Construction Aggregate Inc.), been anticipated during the money," he said. came in with such a low bid," she design phase and the drainage said. "The change order came improvements at Pierce Avenue Continued on page 4 about because of the recent rains; and Cesar Chavez Boulevard will we saw how storm run-off flood- likely save money in the future County Supports Plan Calexico Fills That Addresses Salton Council Vacancy Sea Restoration candidate in the AMERICAN RED CROSS Disaster Relief volunteers provide BY November election. snacks to Calexico firefighters during Monday's fire in downtown randum of understand- WILLIAM ROLLER "I was very surprised El Centro. CAROL HANN PHOTO BY MARIO CONDE ing with IID agreeing at the unanimous vote," that there will be no The Calexico City he said. "It shows they The Imperial County more water transfers. He Council chose a well- have trust in me." Board of Supervisors said that in the meetings known merchant to fill Reisen said his first joined the Imperial between the county and the seat on the board left priority is to get together Irrigation District's IID there has been no vacant by former Mayor with the rest of the coun- efforts to help the Salton discussion about the Pro Tem Jesus Escobar, cil and conceive a way Sea get funding for its drought contingency who resigned after he to attract 40,000 local restoration. plan. was elected as Imperial residents and 1 million At its Tuesday, Feb. "I would like to hear County District 1 super- Mexicali residents to 12, meeting, the board a recommendation other visor. shop downtown unanimously approved a than the IID for the Morris Reisen, Calexico. resolution supporting a county as how to pro- owner of Sports "We have to bring in $200 million federal ceed on the transfer of International since 1979 anchor stores - Ross contribution to address our water," Kelley said. who has since left the Dress for Less," he said. the critical agricultural He added that he thinks business, was appointed "I want to contact JC and environmental con- the water transfer to to the council by a 4-0 Penney headquarters in cerns facing the Salton Lake Mead will be more vote. He will be sworn Texas and see if they'll Sea. beneficial to other dis- in at the next City come back." District 3 Supervisor tricts and not so much to Council meeting Feb. FIRE GUTS PARTS of the ceiling and upper walls of the Brooks Mike Kelley said the 20. Reisen was an Continued on page 3 Jewelry Building. CAROL HANN PHOTO county signed a memo- Continued on page 4 unsuccessful council Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 2 Winners' Circle Of Talent Awes Grateful Carrot Fest Goers walk/jog that saw some competi- open one mile and a 5K. In the BY WILLIAM ROLLER tors pushing strollers. Rae latter, Holtville High School run- Polkinhorn from El Centro was ners took the top-three spots. Despite threatening skies, competing in her fifth event. Finishing first was Eddie runners were out in force, which "The 4K is lovely; you go Quintero; second, Fabian thrilled the crowd braving the under the railroad trellis and go Rendon; and third, Alan Jimenez. elements to cheer on competitors by the park - much easier on the Last year's winner, Autumn just after sunrise Saturday, Feb. feet," Polkinhorn said. Plourd, returned to try and repeat. 9, to kick off the 72nd Carrot Other races included a quarter "I've run this event at least Festival Parade. mile for ages 8 and under, a half five times," she said. "I'm train- The event began with a 4K mile for ages 12 and under, an ing for Iron Man in Tempe, Arizona, in November, so this will give me plenty of lead time." At the conclusion of the parade, Anita Martinez, chief executive officer of the Holtville Chamber of Commerce, announced the winning parade participants among the 84 entries. In the vehicle entry, it was the Border Patrol El Centro Sector THE CALEXICO HIGH School Mighty Bulldog Marching Band taking first; second was Don performs during the 2019 Carrot Festival Parade in Holtville on Stewart; and third was Maria and Saturday, Feb. 9. WILLIAM ROLLER PHOTO Mario Martinez. For the equestri- ans, first was the Hole-in-the- Dance Team; second, Finley Holtville Marching Warrior Pride Wall Gang; second, Valle del los ASES; and third, Desert Garden Band; second, McCabe Union of Caballos; and third, Victorian Elementary School of El Centro. El Centro; and third went to Roses Ladies Riding Society. For junior high schools, first was Meadows Union. As for high For the car clubs, first was the Meadows Union of El Centro. In schools, first was the Calexico Blu Knights Imperial Valley high schools, first went to High School Bulldog Marching chapter; second was the Calexico High School, with sec- Band; second, Holtville Vikings EDDIE QUINTERO, WINNER of the 5K race, crosses the finish Sunrunners; and third was the ond going to the Calexico Navy Band of Pride; and third, Brawley line to kick off the 2019 Carrot Festival Parade in Holtville on Holtville Car Club. In the ele- ROTC. Wildcats Marching Band. Saturday, Feb. 9. WILLIAM ROLLER PHOTO mentary school drill team catego- In the marching band catego- ry, first was Westmorland Mini ry for middle schools, first was Continued on page 5 Local Talent Shines At Imperial Valley Comic Con 2019 Rubinstein, best known for draw- tures and signed autographs for something." from 100 followers to 5,000. BY ALFREDO GUZMAN ing the characters Wolverine, fans. Nick Palma, who works as a Michael Angelo Romero of "Check out my comic on Thanos and Gambit, was avail- stuntman in major motion pic- El Centro was signing copies of Instagram @theoryinc, on Pop culture celebrities and able for autographs. Rubinstein tures, was also a strong presence his comic, "Little Sea Monster." Facebook @whatisyourtheory local comic artists and writers, a also provided the cover art for the at IVCC 2019. "I was extremely bored in math and on Twitter @theoryinc1," cosplay contest, video game tour- official Imperial Valley Comic "I played Michelangelo in class in high school, so I did a Romero added. nament and live panel discus- Con 2019 preview comic book. 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' comic strip and I showed it to Chelsea Castaneda from sions were just a few of the high- Two versions of the IVCC 2019 and did some parts as Donatello everyone and they liked it. So, I Holtville promoted her comic, lights at the 2019 Imperial Valley comic were available, one featur- in ('TMNT 3'). I was also in the came up with this comic charac- "Spanish Trails." Comic Con, a two-day event held ing Rubenstein's version of movie 'Stargate.' 'The Rundown' ter, Little Sea Monster," Romero "It's a dark comedy. I always at the Ricochet Convention Marvel Comics' Venom and the with the Rock, I was in that. I was Center in El Centro on Saturday other with Thanos. also in 'Ted 2' and 'John Carter of and Sunday, Feb. 9 and 10. Various actors from the Mars,'" Palma said. "The original The event was organized by Power Rangers television fran- Michelangelo costume I wore Metahumans comic shop owner chise were also on hand. World was created by Jim Henson. I'm Ruben Najera. Wrestling Entertainment icon currently working on my own Marvel Comics artist Josef Vickie Guerrero posed for pic- projects and movies." Local comics legend Dave Garcia and newcomers from around the Imperial Valley were at IVCC 2019 promoting their creator-owned comics. Garcia, creator of "Panda Khan" and "Shadow of the West," who drew for both "The Tick" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle" comics, is a Holtville native and longtime comic artist who was featured at IVCC 2019. "I started my professional artist career at the Holtville Tribune. Quentin Burke had me NICK PALMA, WHO played Michelangelo in "Teenage Mutant draw some stuff for the paper Ninja Turtles 2," was on hand at the Imperial Valley Comic Con while I was still in high school. to sign autographs and talk movies with those in attendance on He hired me again when I got out Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. 10, in El Centro. ALFREDO of the Army. I did the covers for GUZMAN PHOTO his 3-D magazine stuff. He also said. "Actually, my character's wanted to make a comic. I took a did this Jeep book he was pub- first published appearance is in creative writing class at SDSU. lishing, about the care and main- the IVCC 2019 preview comic That helped me get started. Once tenance of old Jeeps. I did the book. People at the convention I did that I just drew the comic illustrations." have read it and then have come from my short stories," When asked about any advice back to buy a copy of the first Castaneda said. "Anybody who he had for up-and-coming artists, issue of my comic." wants to draw a comic should just Garcia said, "Draw if you want to Romero said he first came out think about drawing what they be an artist. Draw. It's a job. with the comic with digital want to read." There's no better way of doing releases in 2015. He said he something than doing it. Maybe recently restarted the Instagram Continued on page 7 you'll fail, but at least you'll learn for the comic, which has gone

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Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 3 Rufino Contreras Honored On The 40th Anniversary Of His Death licly about him. er, said the work improvements Contreras that Feb. 10, 1979, Contreras is with them," Chavez BY MARIO CONDE "My mother told my father for farmworkers related to med- would be a day that would live in said according to transcripts of after he died, 'Go in peace ical benefits, shades, retirement, infamy for farmworkers, but he his eulogy. "Rufino lives among The murder of Rufino because I will take care of your unemployment insurance, lunch said Contreras' legacy would us. It is those who have killed Contreras is one of the darkest children' and I can tell you that breaks and many more have been carry on. him and those who have con- moments in the United Farm my mother has fulfilled that achieved thanks to Rufino "In that sense, Rufino is not spired to kill him that have died; Workers strike of the 1970s that promise taking care of us and Contreras. dead. Wherever farmworkers because the love, the compas- marked a turning point in the now looking over his grandchil- "My father always said that organize, stand up for their rights sion, the light in their hearts have fight to give farmworkers better dren," Nancy Contreras said. The true wealth is not measured in and strike for justice, Rufino been stilled." working conditions in the fields. Contreras family resides in money or status or power. It is Contreras was remembered Mexicali. measured in the legacy that we Saturday, Feb. 9, a day before the Paul Chavez, son of the late leave behind for those we love anniversary of his death, at UFW founder Cesar Chavez, was and those we inspire. Rufino was Mountain View Cemetery in one of the speakers at Saturday's a wealthy man by leaving a lega- Calexico, where his family and ceremony. cy of love with his wife and chil- the community gathered for a "My father was heartbroken dren," Chavez said. procession and a memorial serv- with Rufino's death and always "When I see the picture of ice led by Deacon Marco Lopez. took it very personal since he val- Cesar Chavez it felt really good Contreras was 27 years old ued life and he was heartbroken because Cesar was always there when he was shot and killed Feb. when this happened, and he made for us," Nancy Contreras said. 10, 1979, when he entered a field it a point to stay in contact with According to the Calexico to speak with strike breakers. the family and was always con- Chronicle's archives, the UFW Three foremen of Mario Saikhon cerned about the kids. My father organized a series of memorial farms were booked on suspicion was a big humanitarian and all observances in February 1979 in of murder but were all released loss of life touched him personal- Calexico, including a memorial on bail. No one was ever convict- ly," Paul Chavez said. candlelight vigil through the ed for Contreras' murder. Chavez told those assembled streets of downtown and a memo- Forty years after his death, how Rufino's work during the rial rally at "El Hoyo" in A PROCESSION TO Rufino Contreras' grave site was part of the Contreras is still remembered by UFW strike and sacrifice have Calexico at the Employment 40th anniversary remembrance of his death that took place his family and those who knew inspired the movement that is still Development Department field Saturday, Feb. 9 at Mountain View Cemetery in Calexico. them. Rufino Contreras' daugh- going on to protect workers' office. Then-California Gov. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\Contreras was shot and killed while on Feb. ter, Nancy Contreras, was 4 years rights. Jerry Brown and Cesar Chavez 10, 1979, during a United Farm Workers strike in the Imperial old when her father died and this Chavez, echoing the senti- attended the funeral services. Valley. MARIO CONDE PHOTO was the first time she spoke pub- ments of his father 40 years earli- Chavez said in the eulogy for Carrot Festival.....from page one Vacancy...... from page one "I didn't even know they had at the parade. My husband and I Another issue dear to his sit down with our school districts Pop Warner and Bulldog high a drumline competition, that like to do all the festivals. The heart are park improvements. He and higher education institutions school football." sounds awesome," Bye said. last one we did was the noted there are 8,000 children to prepare our young people for a Council member Bill Hodge, "We'll probably stay for the food Beaumont Cherry Festival (in without a nearby park. He is also future. People are our greatest also on the committee, praised and maybe eat too many snacks." Riverside County)." focusing on helping rehabilitate asset. Let's provide our council Reisen for seeing through on Irene Gonzalez arrived from Joel Rendon, a former Reisen Field, which has three with the tools they need to suc- problems that were solved and Calexico, where she formerly Holtville resident, was here to baseball diamonds and recently ceed." continuing to advocate for those taught physical education at De support his younger sister who received new back stops and Added his wife, Hortensia: unresolved. Anza Junior High School. "I love plays clarinet in the Holtville fencing but still needs lighting. "His ideas are not all talk, but he "He's very keen to know the bands," she said. "We'll stay High School Viking Band of "I'll use my contacts to help is committed to make a differ- what's good for Calexico and for the drumline competition. Pride. repair the parks through in-kind ence. And the only thing he owes what needs to be worked on," Calexico has one of the best. And "I'm here to see my little sis- benefits," he said. "It'll save is a dedication to make Calexico Hodge said. "He doesn't sit we want to go to the carnival to ter, Jacqueline," he said. "I defi- Calexico thousands of dollars. a better place." around and pontificate. He gets ride the Zipper." nitely enjoy the food, tacos. And There's so many things to be Council member David out in the community. I look for- Her companion, Cathy we'll stay for the drumline com- done. We need to bring in more Romero, who sat on the ad hoc ward to working with him." Morales, said, "It's my first time petition - it's a must." industry, I'd like to get more committee that vetted the 13 can- manufacturing." didates who submitted a letter of If You Can’t Find Another candidate under con- interest, explained why he voted Our Paper, sideration for the appointment for Reisen. You Can Always was Camilo Garcia, who briefly "What he brings is an entre- addressed the chamber audience. preneurial background and a Subscribe! Garcia said Calexico faces many knowledge of downtown, which challenges yet also affords many we're trying to rebuild. opportunities. Downtown is his specialty, but "We need to diversify the he's a versatile person. He was Call (760) 356-2995 economy," he said. "And we must often there for youth sports. Both

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Gratitud en la Lucha de la Recuperación (Originalmente transmitido en diciembre 2014) Nos unimos con Rose Holmes, representante de la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales (conocida por sus siglas en ingles como NAMI), para reflexionar sobre los puntos fuertes y la esperanza que la enfermedad mental puede infundir en nuestros caminos a través de la vida. . Rose Holmes Representante de la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales

Our New Website (442)-265-1525 Coming Soon! Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 4 El Centro Considers The Homelessness Problem Care Council was established out of state who arrived here for cess in helping 19 individuals to Johnson noted IVCCC can BY WILLIAM ROLLER with the sole purpose of address- rehab or became stranded here. transition from the streets to access HUD resources for trans- ing homelessness. He advocates providing the housing. "We got them into stu- portation to help reunification, Many residents on daily errands The IVCCC was awarded a homeless with a makeover, a dio apartments by supplementing but added nonprofits, faith-based have likely encountered the $4.8 million Homeless change of clothes as well as a bus their move-in costs," she said. groups and state government are homeless assembled in enclaves Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) ticket to reunite them with their "But there's definitely not enough part of the solution. As far as the across El Centro, which is a chal- grant through the U.S. families. shelter beds." homeless encampment near lenge the City Council is attempt- Department of Housing and "I've solicited funds from pri- One who also embraced the Desert Trails is concerned, police ing to resolve. Urban Development, a portion of vate business and nonprofits such effort is El Centro Police Chief are working in tandem with the Whether it is across from the which can go to El Centro now as Spread the Love (a charity Brian Johnson. He is a board code enforcement department. Imperial Valley Medical that the council has passed a res- focused on providing help to the member of IVCCC and has spe- Code enforcement has informed Treatment Clinic at Fifth and olution declaring a shelter crisis. homeless) to support the effort," cific recommendations of how the homeless they are trespassing State Street, the downtown Yet one of the difficulties is what he said. "A lot of them don't want the issue can be dealt with. and cannot stay indefinitely. The Transit Center, alleyways off to do with the homeless rather to be here. But I'd venture about "I'm a firm believer in the rapid- homeless are spread over several Main Street or near Desert Trails than have the police push them 100 have been reunited with their rehousing model, which encom- parcels in the area belonging to RV Park, homeless camps have from one neighborhood to anoth- family. Let's address that first." passes three things," he said. "It the state Department of sprung up in recent years, but er, Walker said. Jessica Solorio, founder of starts with affordable drug treat- Transportation, Imperial council efforts offer hope. "Until we have places to relo- Spread the Love, explained it is ment through the grant (HEAP), Irrigation District and a private Mayor Edgard Garcia noted it is cate the homeless, we don't have only when a property owner getting people into shelters and property owner who are collabo- an issue among towns across the a solution," she said. complains do police investigate, family reunification is critical to rating with police. United States and currently the The IVCCC Point-in-Time and typically the homeless are get individuals back on their "We'll have a plan within 60 city is exploring options for fund- Count noted there were 1,493 asked to leave. But if a homeless feet." days to update the City Council ing and how most effectively to homeless persons in Imperial individual is found to have war- Anna Garcia, code enforce- with," Johnson said. "We know use those funds. He added gov- County in 2018 with more than rants or in possession of stolen ment department officer, has precisely who's responsible for ernment alone cannot resolve the 300 in El Centro, the most in the property, such as a shopping cart engaged with a private property each parcel and where the issue but needs the assistance of county. Yet compounding the marked "Vons," then they are in owner near the Desert Trails encampments are located." third-party organizations in pub- problem is there are only about possession of stolen property and encampment and informed him In downtown, police are con- lic/private partnerships. 150 shelter beds available and could be arrested. he is accountable for what hap- sidering abatement methods that Homelessness is definitely a more than half of those are for "The police are not arresting pens as a result of the homeless can include camera systems and growing concern, said council women only, Walker said. Other anyone for vagrancy," Solorio staying there. other tools (locks on trash con- member Cheryl Viegas Walker. concerns are addiction, domestic said. "Still, many of the services "This is private property and tainers) to prevent crime, But efforts are moving forward violence, affordable counseling we can refer them to are free. Yet this is something the owner is Johnson said. with a federal grant obtained in and job training to return the it is up to an individual to take the responsible for," she said. "We "It is not illegal to be homeless, the fall through Imperial County, homeless to a path of independ- initiative and depends on how far only ensure the property is not an of course," he added. "But it is which is designated as the lead ence, she stressed. they want to go through the eyesore and it has negligible illegal to use or sell drugs pub- agency for what is known as the Council member Jason Jackson process." impact on neighbors. The proper- licly. We'll address those issues as Imperial Valley Continuum of maintains many homeless in El In the prior 16 months, Spread ty owner has been cited for non- always." Care Council. The Continuum of Centro are from other counties or the Love has had moderate suc- compliance." Intersection Paving Begins Imperial County Officials Working To Ensure Along Birch Avenue In Calexico Stability With Local Emergency Ambulance Services Imperial County officials service provider’s capabilities to ambulance services is working Caltrans contractors began be closed to vehicle traffic during announced late last week that the provide a robust emergency effectively. work on Wednesday of this week work activity at each location. county received an early termina- ambulance system focusing on The County is actively work- to resurface three intersections Motorists can expect delays tion notice from Schaefer providing high quality emergency ing to ensure a long-term stability along State Route 98 at Cole and are urged to plan their com- Ambulance, doing business local- medical care; however, no further plan for emergency ambulance Road, Andrade Avenue and mutes accordingly. Detour signs ly as Gold Cross, effective July details are yet available. services and is ready to imple- Encinas Avenue in the City of to use city streets and one-way 14, 2020. The current agreement “It is important for the public ment emergency plans to main- Calexico. The paving and strip- traffic control will be employed with Gold Cross runs through and our partner agencies to know tain ambulance services. Chris ing work will result in long last- during project work. December 31, 2022. Since receiv- that the level of ambulance serv- Herring, Emergency Medical ing repairs needed to sustain a Travelers in the area are ing the notice, local officials ices will continue,” said Ryan Services Manager stated, “I feel reliable and safe transportation reminded to watch for highway became aware of the financial dif- Kelley, Chairman, Imperial confident that the contingency system for the users who depend workers and construction equip- ficulties the service provider is County Board of Supervisors. plans that we have in place will on these routes. ment and to Be Work Zone Alert. experiencing affecting the practi- “The number one priority at this cover all areas of the county and SR-98 is known as Birch The construction zone will be cality of meeting the early termi- point for the County of Imperial will ensure ambulance services Avenue within the city limits of enforced by the California nation date. is the public’s health and safety.” remain at levels our community Calexico. Highway Patrol. County officials have been The County is closely monitoring requires and deserves.” Work will take place at Cole The work schedule is subject closely monitoring the situation Gold Cross Ambulance opera- The Imperial County Road/SR-98 Wednesday, to change due to traffic incidents, to ensure that all efforts to reme- tions, including the staffing and Emergency Medical Services Thursday and Tuesday, Feb. 19 weather, availability of equip- dy the situation are pursued deployment of ambulances, and (EMS) Agency is responsible for from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. ment and/or materials, and/or including ensuring a stable work- response time standards to ensure planning, implementing and eval- The crews will move to Andrade construction-related issues. More force and the emergency response current system demands are met. uating the EMS system in Avenue/SR-98 through the end of information and updates on proj- needs of the community. In addi- These monitoring efforts have Imperial County in order to February and then to Encinas ects can be found at tion to the County’s contingency shown Gold Cross has continued ensure the highest quality of Avenue/SR-98 for the first part of www.dot.ca.gov/d11/projects/ or planning, County officials are to meet the response standards emergency medical care for the March. on Twitter via @SDCaltrans. also aware Schaefer and another identified in the current agree- residents of and visitors to SR-98 will be reduced to one This total value of the ongo- ambulance service provider are ment. The EMS Agency is also Imperial County. As the situation lane in each direction and access ing improvement project is $20 having private discussions to working closely with first respon- progresses, County officials are to and from Cole Road, Andrade million. transition ambulance services for ders and other emergency system committed to sharing information Avenue and Encinas Avenue will our community. County officials partners to ensure that the actual with the public and partner agen- are confident with this ambulance “on the ground performance” of cies. Calexico Council...... from page one But Joong Kim, a former City can't get out of budget now, since Salton Sea...... from page one Council member, objected during we have the state Controller's the Imperial Valley. $200 million in funding from the state. Ortega said the additional the public comments period of Office watching us." A persistent drought affecting U.S. Department of Agriculture $200 million IID is asking for as the meeting. "A state law mandating the the Colorado River watershed has through the 2019 Farm Bill to part of the DCP will help pay for "One year we had overspent removal of biosolids from the led to efforts by seven states to address the critical agricultural the remainder of the first phase of by $8 million and that's really wastewater plant required the city develop a drought contingency and environmental concerns fac- restoration efforts. spooky," Kim said. "We should to contract with AG Tech LLC to plan (DCP) to address the declin- ing the Salton Sea anticipated to "If this is approved, this will not approve this one. It's tying remove 1,350 tons of sludge, as is ing elevation at both Lake Mead be caused by ongoing drought be a testament of the strong part- our hands. If the city manager has required every two years, and Lake Powell. IID is working conditions on the Colorado River. nership to the citizens that both something important, he must Falomir said. AG Tech made the to establish the framework for IID Intergovernmental Affairs the IID and the county represent," have the council's approval. lowest responsible bid. The California's contributions in the Director Antonio Ortega said a Ortega said. Something like this could drive $44,000 expense will be paid out form of storage under an expand- total of $400 million is needed for County counsel clarified that the city under." of the wastewater enterprise fund ed intentionally created surplus the first phase of the Salton Sea the board will only be supporting Dale argued the city finally set aside for upkeep. The materi- program. restoration plan. There is already the $200 million and the DCP has a professional finance direc- al is hauled to a farm in Yuma, On Jan. 17, IID requested $200 million banked from the itself. tor who is constantly looking where it will become compost for over his shoulder. He added, "We foliage crops. Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 5 Wing Cook-Off Leaves People Smiling And Smacking Their Lips battered in a sweet Asian rub, by Kim Grizzle. BY WILLIAM ROLLER "but it's got a kick to it," he cau- The grill he was cooking on was tioned. He served his wings with an old propane tank the Torrence Although Eric Cox is in the a basic Sriracha sauce blended shop fabricator welded into a grill catering business and has cooked with ranch dressing, honey and mounted on a wheel axle with a since he was a child, he had not other proprietary ingredients tem- trailer hitch. prepared a wing until the Carrot pered with a "low 'n slow" cook- "The nice thing about it is when Festival inaugural Wing Cook- ing philosophy. we're done we just hook it up to off. Evidently the Wing Cook-off the truck and haul it off," Hestor But for Cox, whose Biggen judges were feeling the love as said. "If it can be barbecued, it's BBQ prepares private in-home Biggen BBQ's Champion Wings been on this grill. And it's much chef services barbecuing every- took first prize and a $750 purse, better than a Weber (grill) thing from tri-tip to pork, his which Cox donated to the because it's got much more sur- grilled wings took flight at the Dogwood 4-H Club. face area." Wing Cook-off, the closing day of "We always deliver five-star Grizzle's Verde 4-H team also the 72nd Carrot Festival, Sunday, service with our traditional included her husband, Kevin, Feb. 10. American barbecue," Cox said. Danny Garcia and Terry "Once you learn to cook, it's not Working on a grill designed by Allegranza. Besides wings all much of stretch to branch out," he his father, Matt Hester of teams prepared a side dish that said. "Everything we prepare is Torrence’s Farm Implements, included a carrot ingredient. For homemade, from seasoning to explained he likes to volunteer at Verde 4-H, that was carrot cup- ERIC COX OF Biggen BBQ, winner of the Wing Cook-off, sauces … to the love we put in the all the cook-offs since his daugh- cakes, carrot pineapple salad and holds a batch of fresh fried wings on Sunday, Feb. 10 at the 2019 food, baby!" ter is active in 4-H. He was part of Carrot Festival in Holtville. WILLIAM ROLLER PHOTO The wings he prepared were the Verde 4-H team put together Continued on page 7 Fire...... from page one wrote El Centro fire Battalion neighboring businesses are safe property manager, informed to the scene immediately. "I'll get an appraiser to Chief Cedric Cesena in a press from collapse. There were no McManus of the fire about 4:30 "I pulled over on Broadway inspect the damage and for what release. deaths or injuries reported. a.m. and Sixth Street and could see it costs for repairs I'm sure it'll be All lanes of traffic at Sixth Meanwhile, according to a "The second floor of Brooks flames 20 feet high," Main said. expensive," he said. and Main streets have been press release from the El Centro Jewelry looks like it's gutted," "I was nervous about our busi- Marco Nevarez, an closed up to Union Bank, accord- Police Department, officials are McManus said. "I sure hope they ness when it appeared the flames employee at the Center for ing to the release. All traffic lanes asking for any information from rebuild it because it was a classic spread to our roof, but they did Employment Training on Third in the 100 block of North Sixth to the public. A man with a ladder building, like the Barbara Worth not. There was no fire damage Street, a few blocks away, arrived the alley directly behind the was seen leaving the building on Hotel when it caught fire in 1964. that I observed at the time." at the scene at 11 a.m. He said Brooks Jewelry building are a BMX bike around the time the I'll have some roofers check out He also noted fire fighters when he arrived at work five closed as well. fire broke out, according to all our property as soon as the fire had sprayed a lot of water on the hours earlier, he saw smoke bil- "The businesses immediately police. department says we can get back roof of his business in order to lowing in the air some distance adjacent to the building will A press release stated that the in." keep it cool. Later the fire depart- away. remain closed until further man was seen wearing black Main, contacted by phone, ment told him ceiling tiles came "I had no idea where the fire notice. The businesses across the clothing and leaving the scene in explained he was alerted to the down and there was a lot of water was burning and didn't hear the street and Union Bank remain a northerly direction on Sixth fire by his alarm company when damage. When the fire depart- fire trucks arrive," he said. "But open. The sidewalk to the south Street. the fire department pried open his ment gives its OK, he will exam- about 10 minutes later the smoke and to the west remains open and It was an El Centro patrol ser- businesses door. He did not know ine his business premises, he said disappeared. I just got here to use these businesses fronting Main geant who followed a smoke trail what the emergency was but went the day of the fire. the bank but it's closed now." Street and Sixth Street on the to the Brooks Jewelry building west remain open," the release and saw a shattered plate glass states. window on the west side of the Then morning of the fire, building. A second-story was on three fire engines arrived on fire inside the structure and the scene at 3:37 a.m. to find heavy fire department was summoned smoke coming from the rooftop to assist, stated El Centro police and second-story windows. Fire Cmdr. Aaron Reel in an email attack crews faced rapid fire Tuesday. growth and were forced to draw "Based on circumstances and back to safer positions, Cesena evidence at this time, arson is said. suspected," Reel stated. "Fire crews checked adja- Those with information on cent businesses and deemed the the case are being asked to call fire was contained to the building Detective Hernandez of the of origin. But a coordinated fire ECPD Criminal Investigations attack prevented any further fire Division at 760-337-4525 or to spread to other properties," contact him through email at Cesena said. [email protected], according Mutual aid resources to a press release. responded to the incident with 13 Rick McManus, originally fire personnel from El Centro and from El Centro and now residing 27 personnel from multiple fire in Los Angeles, arrived at the departments from throughout scene about 10:30 a.m. He was Imperial County as well as other there on behalf of Paul cooperating agencies. McManus, his son who owns the Chief Ken Herbert noted the property. Brooks building was the only Besides El Dorado Printing, building to sustain fire damage. the operation of other businesses "There's varying degrees of water impacted by the fire were the damage from the water (fire Chopping Block beauty salon, hoses) spilling down on the busi- the Border Patrol Local 2554 nesses on the first floor," he said. union office, Sober Roads (reha- The Brooks Jewelry site is bilitation clinic), the Gold & now occupied by El Dorado Diamond Exchange, Nails by Printing and the Bujwah store. Josie and Union Bank, according Herbert said the fire depart- to McManus. ment will do a structural inspec- Lonnie Main, owner of Gold tion in a day or two to assure & Diamond Exchange and the

Winners...... from page two For the float division, in first For the high schools, place was Vessey and Co. Inc.; Calexico High School Mighty second, Silva Alvarado family; Bulldog Marching Band took and third, Highline Cooling. first; second, Heber Hawks A highlight was the drumline Drum Line; and tied for third competition in the kiosk at were Holtville Viking Band of Holtville Park. Judges were Joel Pride and Brawley Union Jacklich, Imperial Valley Wildcats Drum Line. Symphony director/conductor, "All these drum lines had a and Joan Thornburg, fund-rais- clean and good performance," ing chair of the Holtville Jacklich said. "It was just the top Woman's Club. In the middle two had a little more originality school division, first went to and showmanship." Holtville Middle School Pride Band; McCabe Union School Band was second; and third was Meadows Union ASES Band. Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 6 Santo Tomas Vendors Cast Doubt On Calexico Proposals To Reopen Burned Space other conditions. The require- a letter Jan. 23 telling Santo exploring these and other storage to go back to work (in the stalls)." BY WILLIAM ROLLER ments were discussed at a forum Tomas administrators they had to options." Santo Tomas administrators are held at Rodney Auditorium on get the bond." Yet if vendors are to return to open to redesigning the stalls to Two months after a fire closed San Diego State University- Dale briefly summarized other their original stalls, additional comply with city code, Alvizu former operations at the Santo Imperial Valley campus on Feb. conditions that would allow requirements must be met, Dale explained. But since the Feb. 4 Tomas Swap Meet, vendors have 4. reopening of the swap meet indicated. For future stalls, ven- forum vendors have heard noth- little faith in the Calexico City There were three vendors - stalls. He cited a 1992 site plan dors will have to have concrete ing from the City Council. Council, city manager or assis- Alberto Alvizu, Cesar Figueroa agreement for Santo Tomas. It floors, code-compliant electrical "But Santo Tomas administra- tant city manager to move for- and Pedro Ortiz - selected by the states, "All merchandise shall be work, flame-retardant canopies tors said, there's no way they can ward on reopening their prior more than 80 other vendors to removed from swap lots after and dust-free stalls. afford a $5 million bond," Alvizu operations. represent them. But the three rep- business hours." The permit allowing operations stressed. "And there's a lack of Since the Dec. 8 fire, vendors resentatives declined the forum Current operations in the south in the south parking lot expires trust by them and vendors for the have been moved to a parking lot invitation because they main- parking lot of the swap meet also Feb. 28. If needed, it can be city doing the right thing. We're south of the stalls where they pre- tained the city "was all talk and require vendors to dismantle all extended another three months, planning a press conference, but viously operated when about 60 no action." However, about 35 merchandise and any temporary Alvizu said. But Dale countered we're still working on an agenda, of 180 stalls were destroyed by vendors did attend the forum and fixture display or racks every that no decision on this issue has time and place to meet." fire and numerous others sus- Alvizu explained he was fine night, yet numerous older ven- been reached at this time. City Clerk Gabriela Garcia in a tained smoke damage. with any vendor who desired to dors complained of the physical "In talking with other ven- Feb. 11 email notified this paper In an email sent to this paper attend. hardship it causes. dors, I have heard from some the report on the cause of the Feb. 6, City Manager David Dale "Santo Tomas administrators But Dale noted the city would who have contacted lawyers and swap meet fire is still being stated the city will allow the stalls say city officials are not com- like to solve the problem by want to sue the city, but the law reviewed and will be forwarded to reopen if the owner of the pletely honest and they do not allowing storage in designated requires they file a lawsuit within once a final copy is released. swap meet obtained a $5 million trust the city anymore," Alvizu metal containers or trucks. six months of the fire," Alvizu bond as insurance against any said. "We (representatives) heard "These are all just proposals at said. "None of us are looking for- future disaster as well as meeting about the bond. The city sent out this time," Dale said. "We are ward to a lawsuit. Our priority is Letter to the Editor: ICTC Grant Hopefuls Dear Editor: Communism.” This after the President Trump is a billion- Accept Rejection, Move On As long as the American peo- 1968 Tet offensive, Hey, that’s aire. He knows that our U.S. ple believe the propaganda of when I was there! interest in Afghanistan, Iraq, But Phase 1 expects to go out to that we must remain in the Even in much close Latin Libya and Syria is oil. Not to, BY WILLIAM ROLLER bid by summer and an estimated Middle East and continue mili- America our liberty was never in “Keep America safe!” And so do construction date is for the fall. tary involvement in third world jeopardy, Nonetheless our C.I.A. the generals (Like 1961 at the Local government applicants "It's a beautification project we conflicts/hostilities of civil, liber- executed clandestine military JFK inauguration). for recent bicycle/walking infra- need, as Calexico uses alternative ation and religious wars “to operations and economic/ Even in Vietnam, the Shell structure projects that were not transportation for a sustainable defend our freedom.” Well, then weapons support to brutal (death Co. looked for oil off the west accepted by the Imperial County community," he said. "ATP folks, the military industrial com- squads) right-wing dictatorships. coast, But will take decades to Transportation Commission have allows options, which improves plex will be rolling in your tax And now the White House talks mature for drilling. Remember shrugged off disappointment by air quality, so we fulfilled criteria paying dollars, Sopas! of invading (oil Venezuela, Ayy the bumpers sticker, “War is seeking funding elsewhere. for the CalEPA grant." I, too, believed that if we did- dios! good Business, invest your Son.” Six applicants were competing Mark Baza, ICTC executive n’t stop the “Commies” in We have gone into nations to Today President Trump has for an $840,000 grant from the director, said he alerted city and Vietnam, we would have to fight either side with or remove ruling been calling to cutting back/with- California Transportation county executive officers that if them in the foothills of Ocotillo. regimes that oppress their popu- drawing our troops from Commission (disbursed through submitted projects could not be Well, the “domino theory,” never lation. Then both oppositions Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria. Southern California Association fully funded by the CTC grant, came. jump on our troops. Like the this is a good start. of Governments) at ICTC's Jan. then local governments must Uthan U.N. General country song, “Mind your own Now the same for troubled 23 meeting. These were propos- come up with the share balance. Secretary, “Its nationalism that business, me and my lady have a African nations hat pose no air or als for the Active Transportation He added CTC stated partially motivates the Viet Cong to con- license to fight.”It happens twice sea threat to our country. But still, Projects supporting walking and funded projects would not be tinue their struggle, not to me. more U.S. troops to the land biking construction. considered. locked Congo! Otra vez? The six finalists had earlier lost The five proposals denied fund- Both the Democrats and funding submittals in July at the ing were Imperial County's republicans are united this time, state level and then applied for Heffernan Avenue from 11th in criticizing and warning Trump the SCAG regional grant. Yet Street to Sixth Street, the county's for advocating “peace.” Wow! only two projects were recom- Heber Avenue from 10thStreet to Sometime back, I wrote that mended by ICTC because they Fawcett Road and the county's “Both parties are in the pockets were the only ones that fell under Orchard Road bike lane from of Wall Street and the military the $840,000 budget cap. One of Interstate 8 to Holtville city lim- industrial complex.” those, the First Street Promenade, its. Also denied was the New Karl Marx wrote in his Das was not initially on the finalist River Parkway and Calipatria's Capital, “The Capitalist system list. nonmotorized safety project. needs war every 20 years or will One finalist denied funding was Virginia Mendoza, ICTC senior collapse.” Example: With all this the New River Parkway in transportation planner said recent talk of peace, the Calexico. Council member Bill Imperial County had one of its stock/trade market has plummet- Hodge said in a phone interview Heffernan Street projects accept- ed. Yipes! Tuesday, Feb. 12, the project ed. "So, in essence they did Recently: “Four Americans aims to build sidewalks, curbs achieve a measure of success," killed in terrorist attack in Syria.” and gutters as well as stripe a por- she said. Baza added, for any of The U.S. could send another bat- tion of the roadway as a bike Imperial County's lost appeals, it talion or even another brigade. lane. It is along Second Street needed to come up with another This in no way can stop random across from Gran Plaza adjacent $500,000 to $1 million per proj- cowardly terrorism. to the former Vons location. ect and for Calipatria, another Must we send troops around "For whatever reason, the New $3.5 million. the globe every time there is a River Parkway was not success- Since the winning applicant terrorist attack? It’s their prob- ful to obtain the CTC grant," Heffernan Avenue from 14th to lem! Hodge said. "The first phase for 10th Street cost just $640,000, a Mr. President, bring them the ATP construction requires $2 share balance of nearly $200,000 home;a s many as possible. million and we identified CalEPA remained. Therefore, ICTC also Flash: “Russia to plus on (Environmental Protection recommended the First Street Nuclear Arms pact (Treaty) after Agency) as a funding source, Promenade for funding even U.S. does same.” Back to the according to our Assistant City though it was not among the orig- Cold War plus nuclear arms race Manager Miguel Figueroa." inal finalists. = war bucks: umm, could this be A second phase will build a fil- what was colluded? Nahh1 tration system at the international Continued on page 10 border to screen out toxins from Daniel Santillan, Calexico the New River explained Hodge. Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 7

Ashtanga Yoga In The Imperial Valley Indian to teach yoga to a special experience for me to yoga in such an authentic form. 21-day yoga challenge. I feel BY JAYSON BARNISKE Westerners. In 1986, Jois began finally come here. I love this com- Tim Miller has been practicing inspired and ready for more." authorizing Western students to munity and I plan to come and and teaching for over 40 years. Jesus Lopez said, "If you do Desert Yoga and Wellness teach by certifying Tim Miller as teach here every other Wednesday His wisdom shows up in his the 21-day challenge, you form a brought world-renowned yoga the first American to teach yoga. until I leave for my next journey teaching. It is easy to see how habit and you do it on your own. instructor Natasha Teran to El Tim Miller said, "It is exciting to South America. Please come much yoga has transformed the Yesterday the challenge was over Centro earlier this month to lead a to see a strong interest in and take a class with me." community of Encinitas. Now it is I did not go to yoga class, but I yoga class. Ashtanga yoga in the Imperial Romero said, "We started the time we do that here in the knew I would continue the prac- Lisa Romero, owner of Desert Valley. When people practice challenge shortly after the new Imperial Valley." tice, even if I had to do it on my Yoga and Wellness, said, "Some yoga together, they improve their year. Nearly 30 students partici- Schultz added, "Another very own. And surprisingly, after 21 of the teachers at our studio in El own health and the well-being of pated. We had students travel as Centro decided to do a 21-day the community they live in." far as San Luis, Mexico, and even yoga challenge. Students commit- Three of the first yoga instruc- Jacumba to participate." ted to practicing Ashtanga yoga tors in the Imperial Valley, Jaunie Romero added, "The icing on for 21 days consecutively." Federowicz, Debbie Hanson and the cake was being able to bring The 21 days is selected for the Jayson Barniske, were all certified Natasha to our studio on Feb. 3. challenge because that is how by Miller's teacher training course She is amazing. I practiced with long it takes to form a habit. at his studio in Encinitas. Because her once in Mexicali and it was an Ashtanga yoga is the most of the early influence of these experience I will never forget." intense form of physical yoga. Its teachers, it is safe to say the Romero said, "Our local roots can be traced back thou- majority of yoga studios in the Ashtanga guru Jayson Barniske sands of years. The specific yoga Imperial, Mexicali and San Luis has been a student of Tim's for sequence practice in Ashtanga valleys have been inspired and over a decade. He brought yoga appears to be more like a influenced directly by Miller's Natasha to teach a traditional first marathon to the uninitiated than a devotion to yoga. series of Ashtanga yoga class at relaxing meditation. Natasha Teran is from DY&W. The last day of the chal- The sequence takes nearly two Venezuela and now resides in lenge was Sunday, Feb 10. About hours to complete. It begins with Encinitas. She is Tim Miller's a dozen of our students made the 10 "sun salutations," which are most senior instructor and was pilgrimage to meet and practice FIRST DAY OF the 21 day challenge at Desert Yoga in El practiced in most styles of yoga. also honored as the keynote with Tim and Natasha at their stu- Centro. JAYSON BARNISKE PHOTO Next, the sequence covers a dozen instructor at Mexicali's first Yoga dio in Encinitas." standing yoga postures. This is Festival in 2018. Teran has more Gabriella Schultz lives and special experience we enjoyed days, it was a lot easier than I followed by a seated sequence of than 20 years' experience in teaches yoga at the Desert View after the yoga class in Encinitas thought it would be." forward bends, hips opening and Ashtanga yoga and is recognized Tower in Jacumba. She made the was visiting the Self-Realization Anyone interesting in learning twisting postures. The marathon as an authority in the practice. commute to participate in the Fellowship Meditation Gardens in yoga in the Imperial Valley can finishes on high gear with a myri- Teran said, "I travel through- yoga most of the time and prac- Encinitas. The beautiful botanical find Desert Yoga and Wellness in ad of back bends, shoulders stands out South America to teach yoga ticed at home on the days she gardens overlook the ocean. What El Centro or Om Connection Yoga and the king of yoga postures, the several times a year. Jayson and I could not drive to El Centro. an amazing way to end our intense in Calexico on Facebook. headstand. began talking about doing this She said, "It is a real blessing Patthabi Jois was the first East class for over 10 years ago. It was to be able to meet and practice Wings.....from page five a carrot and date cake. "It's really parmesan, mild or hot wings. good and it's going to be our win- "We're always playing around Comic Con.....from page two ner," Grizzle said. with the seasonings, trying to It turns out judges agreed as improve it," said Sandra Zepeda, Comic writer Juan Puentes they awarded Verde 4-H the $250 who runs the family restaurant, and artist Edgar Benitez of prize for best side dish for its sig- Asadero Neighborhood, with hus- Mexicali were on hand to pro- nature carrot and date cake. band, Fabian, and son Steven. mote their comics "Green Meanwhile, success seems to "For my al pastor (meat mari- Clover and Neutral Life." breed success as Verde 4-H also nade), not even my husband or "'Green Clover' is a super- won second place for wings and son know how to do it. I told them hero parody and 'Neutral Life' is the $500 reserve champion prize. some ingredients, but it's my about supernatural stuff. For Justin Buscaglia of the secret." Making comics is what we like Just Winging It team, this debut Vanessa Taylor patiently wait- and what we do. We've been into was a chance to cook with buddies ed in line a second time at it since middle school. We were Mike Fergoso and Chris Moreno, Asadero Neighborhood. showing our work at the Palm who do not get to see one another "You can definitely tell they Springs comic con, but this is often. put time and effort into their the first time we brought copies "We just use a salt and pepper sauces; all delicious," she said. "I of our books to sell and promote rub with a little bit of mustard, tried the others and they were not to a comic convention," Puentes serve it up with a wing or barbe- even close." and Benitez said. "It's really cue sauce and that's it," Buscaglia Anita Martinez, chief execu- cool, Imperial Valley Comic said. tive officer of the Holtville The judge's liked Just Wingin Chamber of Commerce, thanked Con. It's nice to meet other It's simplicity and awarded the the crowd for turning out to the artists from around the area. Our HOLTVILLE'S DAVE GARCIA, who has worked on comics team third place and $250. launch. We're going to grow this comics are also on the digital such as "The Tick" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," pro- The Asadero Neighborhood event and make it bigger and bet- comics service Comixology." motes his self-published comic, "Shadow of the West," during the team scrambled to keep pace with ter every year." Imperial Valley Comic Con on Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. the throng that lined up to sample 10, in El Centro. ALFREDO GUZMAN PHOTO its spicy, honey-smoked, garlic More photos on page 8 Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 8 2019 Inaugural Wing Cook-Off

MATT HESTOR (RIGHT) mans the grill for the Verde 4-H Club team that won second place in the Wing Cook-off at the 2019 Carrot Festival in Holtville on Sunday, Feb. 10.

KIM GRIZZLE (LEFT) of the Verde 4-H Club competes in the Wing Cook-off at the 2019 Carrot Festival in Holtville.

Justin Buscaglia (from left) and son, Bryce, of the Just Wingin' It team won third prize in the Wing Cook-off at the 2019 Carrot Festival. PHOTOS BY WILLIAM ROLLER Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 9 Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 10 PUBLIC NOTICE

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The by sending a written request to the 2/14/2019 2/21/2019 2/28/2019 Trust, with interest and late stand that there are risks involved law requires that information beneficiary within 10 days of the Legal 6165 charges thereon, as provided in the in bidding at a trustee auction. You about trustee sale postponements date of first publication of this note(s), advances, under the terms will be bidding on a lien, not on PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Imperial, CA 92251 another under Federal, State or ICTC...... from page six NAME STATEMENT This business conducted by: A Common Law. FILE NO.: 19-103 Limited Liability Company Filed with the Imperial County The following persons are conduct- Registrant has not yet commenced Clerk-Recorder on: February 4, "They were all competitive," hope to receive $840,000. As for ing business as: to transact business under the 2019 Baza said. "The First Street the inventible letdown the five Bless Fictitious Business Name(s) listed NOTICE: This statement expires Promenade was part of the next applicants experienced, Baza 3451 S Dogwood Ave. Ste. 1140 above. on: February 3, 2024. A new state- fiscal year's level of funding urged applicants in the future El Centro,CA 92243 I, Edith Salgado Declare that all of ment must be filed prior to the (2019/20). So, since it was under approach funding submittals County of Imperial the information in this statement is expiration date. the cap of what remained from from a new perspective. Mailing Address true and correct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- FY 2018/19, we recommended "I recommend to all our agents, 208 San Felipe Dr. Signature: Edith Salgado, Manager Recorder it." since there is trouble competing Imperial, CA 92251 The filing of this statement does Victoria Camarillo, Deputy He said if the balance would at the state level, consider small- Full Name of Registrants: not of itself authorize the use in Legal 6159 have made any of the other appli- er-scale projects," he said. "They J & V Fashion LLC this State or a Fictitious Business Publish: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 cants' projects "whole," one of can always submit larger-scale 208 San Felipe Dr. Name in Violation of the Rights of those projects would have been projects to hedge their bets. But PUBLIC NOTICE recommended. Yet SCAG only submit a proposal that encom- had $840,000 and it was based on passes just a first phase." FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Holtville, CA 92250 another under Federal, State or a regional formula he explained, NAME STATEMENT This business conducted by: An Common Law. FILE NO.: 19-107 Individual Filed with the Imperial County so Imperial County could only The following person is conducting Registrant commenced to transact Clerk-Recorder on: February 5, PUBLIC NOTICE business as: business under the Fictitious 2019. SoCal Recycling Business Name(s) listed above on: NOTICE: This statement expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tion in this statement is true and 428 Walnut Ave. June 6, 2014. on: February 4, 2024. A new state- NAME STATEMENT correct. Holtville, CA 9250 I, Declare that all of the informa- ment must be filed prior to the FILE NO.: 19-106 Signature: Marco Antonio Arias County of Imperial tion in this statement is true and expiration date. The following persons are con- Rodriguez Mailing Address: correct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- ducting business as: The filing of this statement does P.O. Box 499 Signature: Javier Ornelas Jr., Recorder Prestige Construction not of itself authorize the use in Holtville, CA 92250 The filing of this statement does Victoria Camarillo, Deputy 234 W. Olive Ave. this State or a Fictitious Business Full Name of Registrant: not of itself authorize the use in Legal 8830 El Centro, CA 92243 Name in Violation of the Rights Javier Ornelas Jr. this State or a Fictitious Business Publish: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 County of Imperial of another under Federal, State or 1630 Zenos Name in Violation of the Rights of Full Name of Registrants: Common Law. Marco Antonio Arias Garcia Filed with the Imperial County PUBLIC NOTICE 245 W. Olive Ave. Clerk-Recorder on: February 5, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Corporation another under Federal, State or El Centro, CA 92243 2019 NAME STATEMENT Registrant has not yet commenced Common Law. Marco Antonio Arias Rodriguez NOTICE: This statement expires FILE NO.: 19-112 to transact business under the Filed with the Imperial County 245 W. Olive Ave. on: February 4, 2024. A new The following persons are conduct- Fictitious Business Name(s) listed Clerk-Recorder on: February 6, El Centro, CA 92243 statement must be filed prior to ing business as: above. 2019. This business conducted by: A the expiration date. Imperial Dental Specialties I, Declare that all of the informa- NOTICE: This statement expires General Partnership Chuck Storey/County Clerk- 1698 Cruickshank Dr. Suite B tion in this statement is true and on: February 5, 2024. A new state- El Centro, CA 92243 correct. ment must be filed prior to the Registrant has not yet com- Recorder County of Imperial Signature: Hamlet Khachatryan, expiration date. menced to transact business Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Full Name of Registrants: President Chuck Storey/County Clerk- under the Fictitious Business Legal 6160 Hamlet Khachatryan DDS, Inc. The filing of this statement does Recorder Name(s) listed above. Publish: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 2022 Rosita Ave. not of itself authorize the use in Victoria Camarillo Deputy I, Declare that all of the informa- Burbank, CA 91504 this State or a Fictitious Business Legal 6161 This business conducted by: A Name in Violation of the Rights of Publish: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE Successor Co-Trustees of the PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF REED FAMILY TRUST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Individual Common Law. CALIFORNIA c/o Patrick M. Pace NAME STATEMENT Registrant commenced to transact Filed with the Imperial County IN AND FOR THE Pinney Caldwell & Pace FILE NO.: 19-031 business under the Fictitious Clerk-Recorder on: January 15, COUNTY OF IMPERIAL 444 South 8th Street, Suite A The following person is conduct- Business Name(s)listed above on: 2019. In re El Centro, CA 92243 ing business as: January 10, 2019 NOTICE: This statement expires REED FAMILY TRUST creat- (760) 352-7800 Sun City Landscaping I, Ramon Baltazar Declare that all on: January 14, 2024. A new state- ed u/d/t dated February 1, 1990 The original claim must be filed 100 East 4th Street, Suite B of the information in this statement ment must be filed prior to the by VIRGINIA M. REED, with the Imperial County Calexico, CA 92231 is true and correct. expiration date. Decedent Superior Court within the later of County of Imperial Signature: Ramon Baltazar Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Case No.: EPR000416 four (4) months after February Full Name of Registrant: The filing of this statement does Recorder NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF 14, the date of the first publica- Ramon A Baltazar not of itself authorize the use in Victoria Camarillo Deputy VIRGINIA M. REED tion of this notice to creditors or, 2325 Nixon Ave. this State or a Fictitious Business Legal 5765 [PROBATE CODE SECTION if notice is mailed or personally Calexico, CA 92231 Name in Violation of the Rights of Publish: Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 19003, 19004 and 19040] delivered to the creditor, sixty This business conducted by: An another under Federal, State or 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (60) days after the date this notice PUBLIC NOTICE to the creditors and contingent is mailed or personally delivered creditors of the above-named to such creditor. A claim form decedent that all persons having may be obtained from the court ORDINANCE NO. 1196 claims against the decedent are clerk. For protection, the credi- required to file them with the tors are encouraged to file its The City Clerk has prepared the following summary of Ordinance Number 1196. Imperial County Superior Court, claim by certified mail, with at 939 Main Street, El Centro, return receipt requested. Ordinance No. 1196 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California, Amending California 92243, and deliver Dated: February 11, 2018 the City of Calexico Purchasing Policy and Procedures to increase the Purchasing Authority of the City pursuant to Section 1215 of the PINNEY, CALDWELL & PACE Manager from $10,000 to $25,000. California Probate Code a copy to Patrick M. Pace Anthony R. Reed, John A. Reed Attorney for The Ordinance would adopt the Amended the Purchasing Policy and Procedures and increase thespend- and Cathy Ward, as Successor Anthony R. Reed and John A. ing authority of the City Manager and Finance Director to $25,000. The Ordinance would adopt the Co-Trustees of the Virginia M. Reed, Co-Trustees Amended Purchasing Policy and Proceduressupplanting and replacing the existing Purchasing Policy. Reed Trust created U/D/T dated Endorsed: February 11, 2019 Among other things, the Amended Purchasing Policy would make the following changes: February 1, 1990, as amended, Superior Court wherein the decedent was the County of Imperial 1. Increase the spending authority of the City Manager to $25,000; Settlor, at: E. Muñoz 2. Authorizes the Finance Director to approve purchases up to $25,000; Anthony R. Reed, John A. Legal 6163 Reed and Cathy Ward, Publish: Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2019 The purchasing policy adopted shall supersede and replace the prior purchasing policy that was adopted by the City Council on October 20, 2015.This Ordinance shall become effective thirty days after its adop- tion; the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it to be published as required To publish your legal notices give us a call by law.

Imperial Valley Weekly/ A copy of the ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California. This ordinance was introduced at the regularly scheduled City Council Calexico Chronicle meeting of February 6, 2019. It is scheduled for adoption at the regular meeting of February 20, 2019. 760-356-2995 /s/ Gabriela T. Garcia, Deputy City Clerk Legal 5766 Publish: Feb. 14, 2019 Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 11 PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No.: 2015-04886-CA SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If A.P.N.:059-351-027-000 FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be Property Address: 1185 Turquoise Street, Calexico, CA 92231 IN THIS STATE: responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auc- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the tioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO to a Deed of Trust described as: outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED More fully described in said Deed of Trust. the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE Street Address or other common designation of real property: of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you con- COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. 1185 Turquoise Street, Calexico, CA 92231 sult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN A.P.N.: 059-351-027-000 lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor- property. rectness of the street address or other common designation, if NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on any, shown above. this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encum- 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that infor- brances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) mation about trustee sale postponements be made available to secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been post- YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts creat- poned, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the DATED 01/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- ed by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reason- Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE able estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: using the file number assigned to this case 2015-04886-CA. CONTACT A LAWYER. $ 360,401.25. Information about postponements that are very short in duration Trustor: Leticia Rivas, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not imme- SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the diately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC opening bid may be less than the total debt. Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement infor- Deed of Trust Recorded 01/30/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the mation is to attend the scheduled sale. 003416 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the Date: January 22, 2019 of the Recorder of Imperial County, California, return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bid- Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary Date of Sale: 03/05/2019 at 02:00 PM der shall have no further recourse. C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH ENTRANCE TO THE The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered Ventura, CA 93003 COUNTY COURTHOUSE 939 MAIN STREET, EL CEN- to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 TRO, CA 92243 and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagem Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is locat- ent/TrusteeServices.aspx and other charges: $ 360,401.25 ed. ______NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale Assistant THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are consider- WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK ing bidding on this property lien, you should understand that DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED DRAWN BYA STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the high- FOR THAT PURPOSE. CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS est bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2019 AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, ASAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be Legal 8829 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE ately be reflected in the telephone note(s), advances, under the terms of SAID LAND BY MEANS OF costs, expenses and advances at the Trustee's Sale No. CA-MLC- information or on the Internet Web the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, MINES, WELLS, DERRICKS, time of the initial publication of the 18018463 NOTE: PURSUANT TO site. The best way to verify post- fees, charges and expenses of the AND/OR OTHER EQUIPMENT Notice of Trustee's Sale is 2923.3(C)THERE IS A SUMMARY ponement information is to attend the Trustee for the total amount (at the FROM SURFACE LOCATIONS $95,544.80. NOTICE TO POTEN- OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS scheduled sale. On February 21, time of the initial publication of the ON ADJOINING OR NEIGHBOR- TIAL BIDDERS: If you are consid- DOCUMENT ATTACHED. [PUR- 2019, at 02:00 PM, AT THE NORTH Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated ING LAND OR LYING OUTSIDE ering bidding on this property lien, SUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY to be set forth below. The amount OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED you should understand that there are 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF COURTHOUSE, 939 MAIN may be greater on the day of sale. LAND; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, risks involved in bidding at a trustee INFORMATION REFERRED TO STREET, in the City of EL CEN- Property is being sold "as is - where THAT THE OWNER OF SUCH auction. You will be bidding on a ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO TRO, County of IMPERIAL, State is". TAX PARCEL NO. 058-765- MINERALS, OIL, GAS, PETRO- lien, not on the property itself. THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORE- 020-000 All that certain real property LEUM, OTHER HYDROCARBON Placing the highest bid at a trustee DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE CLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a situated in the County of imperial, SUBSTANCES, WATER, AND auction does not automatically entitle COPIES PROVIDED TO THE California corporation, as duly State of California, described as fol- GEOTHERMAL ENERGY you to free and clear ownership of TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN appointed Trustee under that certain lows: LOT 51, RANCHO ELE- SOURCES, AS SET FORTH the property. You should also be DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF Deed of Trust executed by JOSE R. GANTE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. ABOVE, SHALL HAVE NO aware that the lien being auctioned TRUST DATED 5/25/2012. VILLARREAL, A SINGLE MAN, 1, IN THE CITY OF CALEXICO, RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE off may be a junior lien. If you are UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO as Trustors, recorded on 6/6/2012, as COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, STATE SURFACE OF SAID LAND NOR the highest bidder at the auction, you PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT instrument No. 2012-012447, of OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO USE SAID LAND OR ANY are or may be responsible for paying MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC Official Records in the office of the TO MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 15, PORTION THEREOF ABOVE off all liens senior to the lien being SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA- Recorder of IMPERIAL County, PAGE 53 AND 54, INCLUSIVE OF SAID PLANE PARALLEL TO AND auctioned off, before you can receive NATION OF THE NATURE OF State of CALIFORNIA, under the MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET clear title to the property. You are THE PROCEEDING AGAINST power of sale therein contained, COUNTY RECORDER OF IMPER- BELOW THE PRESENT SURFACE encouraged to investigate the exis- YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION IAL COUNTY. EXCEPTING OF SAID LAND FOR ANY PUR- tence, priority, and size of outstand- LAWYER. NOTICE TO PROPER- TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for THEREFROM ALL MINERALS, POSE WHATSOEVER, AS ing liens that may exist on this prop- TY OWNER: The sale date shown cash, cashier's check drawn on a state OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, OTHER RESERVED BY LEWIS HOMES erty by contacting the county on this notice of sale may be post- or national bank, check drawn by a HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES OF CALIFORNIA, A GENERAL recorder's office or a title insurance poned one or more times by the state or federal credit union, or a AND ALL UNDERGROUND PARTNERSHIP BY DEED company, either of which may charge mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a check drawn by a state or federal sav- WATER AND ALL GEOTHERMAL RECORDED JANUARY 28, 1991 you a fee for this information. If you court, pursuant to Section 2924g of ings and loan association, or savings ENERGY SOURCES IN OR AS DOCUMENT NO. 9101642, consult either of these resources, you the California Civil Code. The law association, or savings bank speci- UNDER OR WHICH MAY BE OFFICIAL RECORDS. From infor- should be aware that the same lender requires that information about fied in Section 5102 of the Financial PRODUCED FROM SAID LAND mation which the Trustee deems reli- may hold more than one mortgage or trustee sale postponements be made Code and authorized to do business WHICH UNDERLIES A PLANE able, but for which Trustee makes no deed of trust on the property. WE available to you and to the public, as in this state will be held by the duly PARALLEL TO AND FIVE HUN- representation or warranty, the street ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT a courtesy to those not present at the appointed trustee as shown below, of DRED (500) FEET BELOW THE address or other common designation A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMA- sale. If you wish to learn whether all right, title, and interest conveyed PRESENT SURFACE OF SAID of the above described property is TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE your sale date has been postponed, to and now held by the trustee in the LAND. SUCH RESERVATION purported to be 1157 RANCHO USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. and, if applicable, the rescheduled hereinafter described property under SPECIFICALLY RESERVES IN ELEGANTE DR., CALEXICO, CA SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714- time and date for the sale of this and pursuant to a Deed of Trust GRANTOR THE RIGHTS OF 92231. Said property is being sold 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com property, you may call 714-730-2727 described below. The sale will be PROSPECTING, EXPLORATION, for the purpose of paying the obliga- Dated: 1/23/2019 PEAK FORECLO- or visit this Internet Web site made, but without covenant or war- DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, tions secured by said Deed of Trust, SURE SERVICES, INC., AS www.lpsasap.com, using the file ranty, expressed or implied, regard- EXTRACTION, AND TAKING OF including fees and expenses of sale. TRUSTEE By Lilian Solano, Trustee number assigned to this case, CA- ing title, possession, or encum- SAID MINERALS, OIL, GAS, The total amount of the unpaid prin- Sale Officer A-4682903 01/31/2019, MLC-18018463. Information about brances, to pay the remaining princi- PETROLEUM, HYDROCARBON cipal balance, interest thereon, 02/07/2019, 02/14/2019 postponements that are very short in pal sum of the note(s) secured by the SUBSTANCES, WATER, AND together with reasonably estimated Legal 6154 duration or that occur close in time to Deed of Trust, with interest and late GEOTHERMAL ENERGY the scheduled sale may not immedi- charges thereon, as provided in the (AND/OR ITS SOURCES) FROM PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME act business under the fictitious PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT business name or names listed File No. 20190000087 above on not applicable CITY OF CALEXICO The following person(s) is doing Articles of Incorporation: business as: C3761882 NOTICE OF STREET ABANDONMENT Laurel Properties, 1019 /s/ Mitchell Allen, President Crestview Drive, Brawley, CA This statement was filed with the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Calexico Planning Commission will hold a public meet- 92227, County of Imperial. County Clerk of Imperial County on ing on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits), in the Mailing address: 1019 Crestview January 29, 2019. City Hall Council Chambers, 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, CA, to consider the abandonment of Canal Drive, Brawley, CA 92227 CHUCK STOREY, County Clerk Ct./Canal Street located in Block 853, Townsite of Calexico. Urbana Real Estate, 1019 Crestview By: Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Drive, Brawley, CA 92227 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/19 This business is conducted by a cor- CNS-3215300# The abandonment of the street is described as follows: poration. CALEXICO CHRONICLE The registrant commenced to trans- Legal 5754 That sixty-foot (60') wide by one-thousand, five-hundred,twenty -one(1,521') foot long street running north-south and perpendicular to De Las Flores Street, then PUBLIC NOTICE turning east along Hwy. 98 in Block 853, (Canal Ct./Canal St.)Las Haciendas Sub Unit No. 1, Townsite of Calexico, lying between Hwy. 98 and De Las Flores Street ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR NOTICE OF HEARING as per amended Map filed in Book 58 page 85 of Official Map, in the Office of the CHANGE OF NAME Date: February 19, 2019 CASE NUMBER: ECU000701 Time: 8:30 a.m. County Recorder, Imperial County, California. TO ALL INTERESTED PER- Dept.: 09 The proposed street abandonment is exempt from formal environmental review pursuant to Section SONS: Petitioner (name): Lucerito The address of the court is: 15061(B)(3) - Review for Exemption, of the CEQA Guidelines. Avila filed a petition with this court Superior Court of California, for a decree changing names as fol- County of Imperial lows: 939 W. Main Street Anyone challenging the proposed street abandonment in Court may be limited to raising only those issues Present name: El Centro, CA 92243 in which they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written corre- Robert Alexander Castellanos Avila A copy of this Order to Show Cause spondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. Proposed name: shall be published at least once each Robert Alexander Avila week for four successive weeks ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend this hearing and be heard on this matter, or to sub- THE COURT ORDERS that all prior to the date set for hearing on mit written comments to the City Clerk prior to the hearing date. persons interested in this matter the petition in the following news- appear before this court at the hear- paper of general circulation, printed ing indicated below to show cause, in this county (specify newspaper): FURTHER INFORMATION on this item may be obtained by contacting the City of Calexico,City if any, why the petition for change Calexico Chronicle/ Imperial Valley Clerk at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California 92231 (760) 768-2105, or by e-mail of name should not be granted. Any Weekly www.calexico.ca.gov. All agenda materials are available for review at City Hall during regular business person objecting to the name Date: December 18, 2018 hours. changes described above must file a L. Brooks Anderholt written objection that includes the Judge of the Superior Court reasons for the objection at least two Filed: December 19, 2018 Legal 5764 Publish: February 14, 2019 court days before the matter is Superior Court scheduled to be heard and must County of Imperial appear at the hearing to show cause Clerk of the Court why the petition should not be By T. Gallegos, Deputy To publish your legals give us your adjudicated newspaper granted. If no written objection is Legal 5763 Imperial Valley Weekly/ Calexico Chronicle timely filed, the court may grant the Publish: Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, petition without a hearing. 2019 Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 12 PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO any codicils are available for grant the authority. court and mail a copy to the per- Special Notice (form DE-154) of ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: examination in the file kept by the A hearing on the petition will be sonal representative appointed by the filing of an inventory and Lillie B. Gentry court. held in this court as follows: the court within the later of either appraisal of estate assets or of any CASE NUMBER: EPR000403 The petition requests authority to Date: March 1, 2019 (1) four months from the date of petition or account as provided in To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- administer the estate under the Time: 8:30 a.m. first issuance of letters to a general Probate Code section 1250. A tors, contingent creditors, and per- Independent Administration of Dept. 9 personal representative, as defined Request for Special Notice form is sons who may otherwise be inter- Estates Act. (This authority will Address of court: in section 58(b) of the California available from the court clerk. ested in the will or estate, or both, allow the personal representative Superior Court of California, Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from Attorney for petitioner: of: Lillie B. Gentry to take many actions without County of Imperial the date of mailing or personal John Q. Goodrich A Petition for Probate has been obtaining court approval. Before 939 West Main Street delivery to you of a notice under Goodrich & Cheung, LLP filed by: George W. Bell Jr. in the taking certain very important El Centro, CA 92243 section 9052 of the California 1275 W. State Street Superior Court of California, actions, however, the personal rep- If you object to the granting of the Probate Code. El Centro, CA 92243 County of: IMPERIAL resentative will be required to give petition, you should appear at the Other California statutes and (760) 352-8463 The Petition for Probate requests notice to interested persons unless hearing and state your objections legal authority may affect your Endorsed: Jan. 29, 2019 that George W. Bell Jr. be they have waived notice or con- or file written objections with the rights as a creditor. You may Superior Court appointed as personal representa- sented to the proposed action.) The court before the hearing. Your want to consult with an attorney County of Imperial tive to administer the estate of the independent administration appearance may be in person or by knowledgeable in California law. Maria Rhinehart, Clerk decedent. authority will be granted unless an your attorney. You may examine the file kept by By Divanne Garrido, Deputy The petition requests the dece- interested person files an objection If you are a creditor or a contin- the court. If you are a person Legal 6158 dent’s will and codicils, if any, be to the petition and shows good gent creditor of the decedent, interested in the estate, you may Publish: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2019 admitted to probate.The will and cause why the court should not you must file your claim with the file with the court a Request for

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Full Name of Registrant: above. Name in Violation of the Rights of expiration date. NAME STATEMENT Alfredo Herrera I, Declare that all of the informa- another under Federal, State or Chuck Storey/County Clerk- FILE NO.: 19-067 1130 Obeliscos St. tion in this statement is true and Common Law. Recorder The following person is conduct- Calexico, CA 92231 correct. Filed with the Imperial County Victoria Camarillo, Deputy ing business as: This business conducted by: An Signature: Alfredo Herrera, Clerk-Recorder on: January 23, Legal 5752 Sociedad Acuicola Golpac Individual Owner 2019. Publish: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 1130 Obeliscos St. Registrant has not yet commenced The filing of this statement does NOTICE: This statement expires Calexico, CA 92231 to transact business under the not of itself authorize the use in on: January 22, 2024. A new state- County of Imperial Fictitious Business Name(s) listed this State or a Fictitious Business ment must be filed prior to the

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Full Name of Registrants: Registrant has not yet commenced The filing of this statement does NOTICE: This statement expires NAME STATEMENT Kristian Michelle Salgado to transact business under the not of itself authorize the use in on: January 24, 2024. A new state- FILE NO.: 19-075 1049 Playa del Norte Fictitious Business Name(s) listed this State or a Fictitious Business ment must be filed prior to the The following persons are con- Calexico, CA 92231 above. Name in Violation of the Rights of expiration date. ducting business as: Crystal Cortez Valenzuela I, Kristian Salgado Declare that all another under Federal, State or Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Yerba Y Tierra 1623 Rockwood Ave. #2 of the information in this state- Common Law. Recorder 1049 Playa del Norte Calexico, CA 92231 ment is true and correct. Filed with the Imperial County Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Calexico, CA 92231 This business conducted by: Signature: Kristian Michelle Clerk-Recorder on: January 25, Legal 5751 County of Imperial CoPartners Salgado 2019. Publish: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE States), At the Main Entrance to the and reasonable estimated costs, bidding on this property lien, you court, pursuant to Section 2924g of Trustee Sale No. 142456 Title No. Imperial County Courthouse, 939 expenses and advances at the time should understand that there are the California Civil Code. The law 180449300 NOTE: THERE IS A W. Main Street, El Centro, CA of the initial publication of the risks involved in bidding at a trustee requires that information about SUMMARY OF THE INFORMA- 92243. All right, title and interest Notice of Sale is: $186,486.74 If the auction. You will be bidding on a trustee sale postponements be made TION IN THIS DOCUMENT conveyed to and now held by it Trustee is unable to convey title for lien, not on the property itself. available to you and to the public, as ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN under said Deed of Trust in the any reason, the successful bidder's Placing the highest bid at a trustee a courtesy to those not present at the DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF property situated in said County and sole and exclusive remedy shall be auction does not automatically enti- sale. If you wish to learn whether TRUST, DATED 04/25/2017. State, described as: FULLY the return of monies paid to the tle you to free and clear ownership your sale date has been postponed, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE Trustee, and the successful bidder of the property. You should also be and, if applicable, the rescheduled PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT DEED OF TRUST. APN 053-563- shall have no further recourse. The aware that the lien being auctioned time and date for the sale of this MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC 003-000 The street address and beneficiary under said Deed of off may be a junior lien. If you are property, you may call (800) 280- SALE. IF YOU NEED AN other common designation, if any, Trust heretofore executed and deliv- the highest bidder at the auction, 2832 for information regarding the EXPLANATION OF THE of the real property described above ered to the undersigned a written you are or may be responsible for trustee's sale or visit this Internet NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING is purported to be: 575 Ocotillo, El Declaration of Default and Demand paying off all liens senior to the lien Web site - www.auction.com - for AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD Centro, CA 92243 The undersigned for Sale, and written Notice of being auctioned off, before you can information regarding the sale of CONTACT A LAWYER. On Trustee disclaims any liability for Default and Election to Sell. The receive clear title to the property. this property, using the file number 03/08/2019 at 2:00 PM, The any incorrectness of the street undersigned caused a Notice of You are encouraged to investigate assigned to this case: 142456. Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly address and other common designa- Default and Election to Sell to be the existence, priority, and size of Information about postponements appointed Trustee under and pur- tion, if any, shown herein. Said sale recorded in the county where the outstanding liens that may exist on that are very short in duration or suant to Deed of Trust recorded will be made, but without covenant real property is located. Dated: this property by contacting the that occur close in time to the 04/25/2017, as Instrument No. or warranty, expressed or implied, 2/4/2019 THE MORTGAGE LAW county recorder's office or a title scheduled sale may not immediate- 2017009682, in book xx, page xx, regarding title, possession, or FIRM, PLC Adriana insurance company, either of which ly be reflected in the telephone of Official Records in the office of encumbrances, to pay the remaining Durham/Authorized Signature may charge you a fee for this infor- information or on the Internet Web the County Recorder of Imperial principal sum of the note(s) secured 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, mation. If you consult either of site. The best way to verify post- County, State of California, execut- by said Deed of Trust, with interest Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465- these resources, you should be ponement information is to attend ed by Alberto R. Amaya Jr, A Single thereon, as provided in said note(s), 8200 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE aware that the same lender may the scheduled sale. A-4683897 Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC advances, if any, under the terms of INFORMATION PLEASE CALL hold more than one mortgage or 02/14/2019, 02/21/2019, AUCTION TO HIGHEST BID- said Deed of Trust, fees, charges (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law deed of trust on the property. 02/28/2019 DER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S and expenses of the Trustee and of Firm, PLC. may be attempting to NOTICE TO PROPERTY Legal 6164 CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or the trusts created by said Deed of collect a debt. Any information OWNER: The sale date shown on other form of payment authorized Trust. The total amount of the obtained may be used for that pur- this notice of sale may be postponed by 2924h(b), (payable at time of unpaid balance of the obligation pose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL one or more times by the mort- sale in lawful money of the United secured by the property to be sold BIDDERS: If you are considering gagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 640 Lee Rd. Signature: Luis Caro on: January 10, 2024. A new Victoria Camarillo, Deputy NAME STATEMENT Imperial, CA 92251 The filing of this statement does statement must be filed prior to Legal 6156 FILE NO.: 19-024 This business conducted by: An not of itself authorize the use in the expiration date. Publish: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, The following person is conduct- Individual this State or a Fictitious Business Chuck Storey/County Clerk- 2019. ing business as: Registrant has not yet com- Name in Violation of the Rights Recorder Evergreen menced to transact business of another under Federal, State or PUBLIC NOTICE 640 Lee Rd. under the Fictitious Business Common Law. Imperial, CA 92251 Name(s) listed above. Filed with the Imperial County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME in this statement is true and correct. County of Imperial I, Luis Caro Declare that all of Clerk-Recorder on: January 11, STATEMENT Signature: Lorena Estrada, President FILE NO.: 19-046 The filing of this statement does not Full Name of Registrant: the information in this statement 2019. The following persons are conduct- of itself authorize the use in this State Luis Caro is true and correct. NOTICE: This statement expires ing business as: or a Fictitious Business Name in LME Management and Violation of the Rights of another PUBLIC NOTICE Marketing, Inc under Federal, State or Common 900 W. Birch Street, Suite 2 Law. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS El Centro, CA 92243 of another under Federal, State or Calexico, CA 92231 Filed with the Imperial County NAME STATEMENT This business conducted by: Common Law. County of Imperial Clerk-Recorder on: January 17, FILE NO.: 19-039 CoPartners Filed with the Imperial County Full Name of Registrants: 2019. The following persons are con- Registrant has not yet com- Clerk-Recorder on: January 15, LME Management and NOTICE: This statement expires on: ducting business as: menced to transact business 2019. Marketing, Inc January 16, 2024. A new statement 900 W. Birch Street, Suite 2 must be filed prior to the expiration Wow Mom! under the Fictitious Business NOTICE: This statement expires Calexico, CA 92231 date. 1591 W. Heil Ave. Name(s) listed above. on: January 14, 2024. A new This business conducted by: A Chuck Storey/County Clerk- El Centro, CA 92243 I, Juan F. Salazar Declare that all statement must be filed prior to Corporation Recorder County of Imperial of the information in this state- the expiration date. Registrant has not yet commenced to Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Full Name of Registrants: ment is true and correct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- transact business under the Fictitious Legal 5737 Angelina R. Perez Signature: Juan F. Salazar Recorder Business Name(s) listed above. Publish: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2019 1591 W. Heil Ave. The filing of this statement does Victoria Camarillo, Deputy I, Declare that all of the information El Centro, CA 92243 not of itself authorize the use in Legal 6150 PUBLIC NOTICE Juan F. Salazar this State or a Fictitious Business Publish: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 227 Royal Ct. Name in Violation of the Rights 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME this statement is true and correct. STATEMENT Signature: Edgar Alexander Rendon FILE NO.: 19-042 Estrada PUBLIC NOTICE The following person is conducting The filing of this statement does not business as: of itself authorize the use in this State FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant has not yet com- Clerk-Recorder on: February 07, Calexico Batteries or a Fictitious Business Name in NAME STATEMENT menced to transact business 2019. 708 Emerson Ave. Ste B Violation of the Rights of another FILE NO.: 19-121 under the Fictitious Business NOTICE: This statement expires Calexico, CA 92231 under Federal, State or Common The following person is conduct- Name(s) listed above. on: February 06, 2024. A new County of Imperial Law. ing business as: I, Isaac Anguiano Declare that all statement must be filed prior to Full Name of Registrant: Filed with the Imperial County MCL Logistics of the information in this state- the expiration date. Edgar Alexander Rendon Estrada Clerk-Recorder on: January 16, 2310 M L King ment is true and correct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- 115 Desert Shores Dr. Sp. 14 2019. Calexico, CA 92231 Signature: Isaac Anguiano Recorder Desert Shores, CA 92274 NOTICE: This statement expires on: This business conducted by: An January 15, 2024. A new statement County of Imperial The filing of this statement does Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Individual must be filed prior to the expiration Full Name of Registrant: not of itself authorize the use in Legal 5755 Registrant commenced to transact date. Isaac Anguiano this State or a Fictitious Business Publish: Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, business under the Fictitious Chuck Storey/County Clerk- 175 E. St. Apt. 23 Name in Violation of the Rights 2019 Business Name(s) listed above on: Recorder Chula Vista, CA 91910 of another under Federal, State or January 16, 2019. Victoria Camarillo, Deputy This business conducted by: An Common Law. I, Edgar Alexander Rendon Estrada Legal 5740 Individual Filed with the Imperial County Declare that all of the information in Publish: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2019 Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 13

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant has not yet com- Filed with the Imperial County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement does NAME STATEMENT menced to transact business Clerk-Recorder on: February 1, NAME STATEMENT not of itself authorize the use in FILE NO.: 19-095 under the Fictitious Business 2019. FILE NO.: 19-034 this State or a Fictitious Business The following person is conduct- Name(s) listed above. NOTICE: This statement expires The following person is conduct- Name in Violation of the Rights ing business as: I, Declare that all of the informa- on: January 31, 2024. A new ing business as: of another under Federal, State or Road Service A/C Ruiz tion in this statement is true and statement must be filed prior to Grave’s Freight Forwarder Common Law. 533 Heffernan Ave. Apt. B correct. the expiration date. 740 S Imperial Ave. Apt. B Filed with the Imperial County Calexico, CA 92231 Signature: Jose Manuel Ortiz Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Calexico, CA 92231 Clerk-Recorder on: January 15, County of Imperial Ruiz, Owner Recorder County of Imperial 2019. Full Name of Registrant: The filing of this statement does Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Full Name of Registrant: NOTICE: This statement expires Jose Manuel Ortiz Ruiz not of itself authorize the use in Legal 5759 Leysli Grave Uribe on: January 14, 2024. A new 533 Heffernan Ave. Apt. B this State or a Fictitious Business Publish: Feb 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 633 Emilia Dr. statement must be filed prior to Calexico, CA 92231 Name in Violation of the Rights 2019 Calexico, CA 92231 the expiration date. This business conducted by: An of another under Federal, State or This business conducted by: An Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Individual Common Law. Individual Recorder Registrant has not yet com- Victoria Camarillo, Deputy PUBLIC NOTICE menced to transact business Legal 5743 under the Fictitious Business Publish: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Corporation Filed with the Imperial County Name(s) listed above. 2019 NAME STATEMENT Registrant has not yet com- Clerk-Recorder on: January 4, I, Declare that all of the informa- FILE NO.: 19-009 menced to transact business 2019. tion in this statement is true and The following persons are con- under the Fictitious Business NOTICE: This statement expires correct. ducting business as: Name(s) listed above. on: January 3, 2024. A new state- Signature: Leysli Grave Uribe, Dr. Duc Nguyen Podiatry Center, I, Declare that all of the informa- ment must be filed prior to the Owner Inc. tion in this statement is true and expiration date. 801 E. Birch Street Suite 2 correct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- PUBLIC NOTICE Calexico, CA 92231 Signature: Duc Nguyen, Recorder County of Imperial President Victoria Camarillo, Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS information in this statement is Full Name of Registrants: The filing of this statement does Legal 5739 NAME STATEMENT true and correct. Dr. Duc Nguyen Podiatry Center, not of itself authorize the use in Publish: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, FILE NO.: 19-043 Signature: Agustina Quintal, Co Inc. this State or a Fictitious Business 2019 The following persons are con- Partner 801 E. Birch Street Suite 2 Name in Violation of the Rights ducting business as: The filing of this statement does Calexico, CA 92231 of another under Federal, State or Touch of Glow Day Spa Salon not of itself authorize the use in This business conducted by: A Common Law. 651 W. Main St. this State or a Fictitious Business El Centro, CA 92243 Name in Violation of the Rights County of Imperial of another under Federal, State or PUBLIC NOTICE Full Name of Registrants: Common Law. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant has not yet com- Filed with the Imperial County Agustina Quintal Filed with the Imperial County NAME STATEMENT menced to transact business Clerk-Recorder on: January 17, 266 Driftwood Dr. Clerk-Recorder on: January 16, FILE NO.: 19-047 under the Fictitious Business 2019. El Centro, CA 92243 2019. The following persons are con- Name(s) listed above. NOTICE: This statement expires Rosa Maria de Dios NOTICE: This statement expires ducting business as: I, Declare that all of the informa- on: January 16, 2024. A new 169 W. C Street on: January 15, 2024. A new LPE Marketing, Inc. tion in this statement is true and statement must be filed prior to Brawley, CA 92227 statement must be filed prior to 900 W. Birch Street, Suite 2 correct. the expiration date. This business conducted by: the expiration date. Calexico, CA 92231 Signature: Leonard Escalante, Chuck Storey/County Clerk- CoPartners Chuck Storey/County Clerk- County of Imperial President Recorder Registrant commenced to transact Recorder Full Name of Registrants: The filing of this statement does Victoria Camarillo, Deputy business under the Fictitious Joanna Lerno, Deputy LPE Marketing, Inc. not of itself authorize the use in Legal 5738 Business Name(s) listed above Legal 6149 900 W. Birch Street, Suite 2 this State or a Fictitious Business Publish: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, on: January 16, 2019. Publish: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, Calexico, CA 92231 Name in Violation of the Rights 2019 I, Agustina Quintal, Rosa Maria 2019 This business conducted by: A of another under Federal, State or de Dios Declare that all of the Corporation Common Law. PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Full Name of Registrant: Name(s) listed above. this State or a Fictitious Business ment must be filed prior to the NAME STATEMENT Jorge Nicolas Martinez Galaviz I, Jorge Nicolas Martinez Galaviz Name in Violation of the Rights expiration date. FILE NO.: 19-008 702 Linda St. Declare that all of the informa- of another under Federal, State or Chuck Storey/County Clerk- The following person is conduct- Calexico, CA 92231 tion in this statement is true and Common Law. Recorder ing business as: This business conducted by: An correct. Filed with the Imperial County Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Calanthe Coffee Company Individual Signature: Jorge Nicolas Clerk-Recorder on: January 4, Legal 5746 702 Linda St. Registrant has not yet com- Martinez Galaviz, Owner 2019. Publish: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, Calexico, CA 92231 menced to transact business The filing of this statement does NOTICE: This statement expires 2019. County of Imperial under the Fictitious Business not of itself authorize the use in on: January 3, 2024. A new state-

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County of Imperial Business Name(s) listed above Name in Violation of the Rights the expiration date. NAME STATEMENT Full Name of Registrant: on: Jan. 7, 2019. of another under Federal, State or Chuck Storey/County Clerk- FILE NO.: 19-050 Astrid M. Calderas I, Astrid M. Calderas Declare Common Law. Recorder The following person is conduct- 2301 Nixon Ave. that all of the information in this Filed with the Imperial County Victoria Camarillo, Deputy ing business as: Calexico, CA 92231 statement is true and correct. Clerk-Recorder on: January 17, Legal 5747 A3B Environmental Science and This business conducted by: An Signature: Astrid M. Calderas 2019. Publish: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, Engineering Individual The filing of this statement does NOTICE: This statement expires 2019. 2301 Nixon Ave. Registrant commenced to trans- not of itself authorize the use in on: January 16, 2024. A new Calexico, CA 92231 act business under the Fictitious this State or a Fictitious Business statement must be filed prior to

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Full Name of Registrant: on: November 12, 2016 of another under Federal, State or Chuck Storey/County Clerk- NAME STATEMENT Ruben Najera I, Ruben Najera Declare that all Common Law. Recorder FILE NO.: 18-916 2510 Moiola Ave. of the information in this state- Filed with the Imperial County Victoria Camarillo, Deputy The following person is conduct- El Centro, CA 92243 ment is true and correct. Clerk-Recorder on: December Legal 6148 ing business as: This business conducted by: An Signature: Ruben Najera, Owner 20, 2018. Publish: Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, MetaHumans Comics Individual The filing of this statement does NOTICE: This statement expires 2019. 444 North Imperial Ave. Registrant commenced to trans- not of itself authorize the use in on: December 19, 2023. A new El Centro, CA 92243 act business under the Fictitious this State or a Fictitious Business statement must be filed prior to County of Imperial Business Name(s) listed above Name in Violation of the Rights the expiration date. PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Intent of estimated/appraised value is property are under way. If you Main Street, El Centro, CA W. Main Street, Suite 102, El Forfeit $84,663.00 U.S. United States claim an interest to this property, 92243. Centro, CA 92243. Use the Control No. 18-AF-003 Currency seized at 2417 La you must within 30 days of the You must also provide the appropriate control number list- The following property/money Brucherie Road Suite C, first day of the publication of this Imperial County District ed above in any correspondence. are subject to forfeiture pursuant Imperial, CA 92251 in connec- Notice, file a verified claim, stat- Attorney’s Office with an By: Sidney Hester, Sr. to Health & Safety Code section tion with violation of Penal Code ing your interest in the seized endorsed copy of the claim Senior Deputy District Attorney 11469 et.seq.: Section 182 and Health and property with the Civil directed to the Asset Forfeiture Legal 5748 Control No.: 18-AF-003: Safety Code Section 11370.9(b). Department of the Imperial Coordinator, Imperial County Publish: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2019 $84,663.00 U.S. Currency, the Procedures to forfeit the above County Superior Court, 939 W. District Attorney’s Office, 940

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO administer the estate under the Time: 8:30 a.m. from the date of first issuance of appraisal of estate assets or of ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Independent Administration of Dept. 9 letters to a general personal rep- any petition or account as provid- Daryus De Shawn Brezial Estates Act. (This authority will Address of court: resentative, as defined in section ed in Probate Code section 1250. CASE NUMBER: EPR000402 allow the personal representative Superior Court of California, 58(b) of the California Probate A Request for Special Notice To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- to take many actions without County of Imperial Code, or (2) 60 days from the form is available from the court tors, contingent creditors, and obtaining court approval. Before 939 West Main Street date of mailing or personal deliv- clerk. persons who may otherwise be taking certain very important El Centro, CA 92243 ery to you of a notice under sec- Attorney for petitioner: interested in the will or estate, or actions, however, the personal If you object to the granting of tion 9052 of the California John Q. Goodrich both, of: Daryus De Shawn representative will be required to the petition, you should appear at Probate Code. Goodrich & Cheung, LLP Brezial give notice to interested persons the hearing and state your objec- Other California statutes and 1275 W. State Street A Petition for Probate has been unless they have waived notice or tions or file written objections legal authority may affect your El Centro, CA 92243 filed by: Felicia Yvette Carter consented to the proposed with the court before the hearing. rights as a creditor. You may (760) 352-8463 in the Superior Court of action.) The independent admin- Your appearance may be in per- want to consult with an attor- Endorsed: Jan. 29, 2019 California, County of: IMPERI- istration authority will be granted son or by your attorney. ney knowledgeable in Superior Court AL unless an interested person files If you are a creditor or a con- California law. County of Imperial The Petition for Probate requests an objection to the petition and tingent creditor of the dece- You may examine the file kept Maria Rhinehart, Clerk that Felicia Yvette Carter be shows good cause why the court dent, you must file your claim by the court. If you are a person By Divanne Garrido, Deputy appointed as personal representa- should not grant the authority. with the court and mail a copy to interested in the estate, you may Legal 6157 tive to administer the estate of the A hearing on the petition will the personal representative file with the court a Request for Publish: Jan.31, Feb. 7, 14, 2019 decedent. be held in this court as follows: appointed by the court within the Special Notice (form DE-154) of The petition requests authority to Date: March 1, 2019 later of either (1) four months the filing of an inventory and Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019 PAGE 14 PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE pursuant to a Deed of Trust described Estimated Sale Amount: $103,018.26 You should also be aware that the a courtesy to those not present at the T.S. #: 02018-259 LOAN #: GAA22- below. The sale will be made, but Legal Description of Property: AS lien being auctioned off may be a sale. If you wish to learn whether 1611-F APN #: 058893038000 YOU without covenant or warranty, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON junior lien. If you are the highest bid- your sale date has been postponed, ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A express or implied, regarding title, SAID DEED OF TRUST. Street der at the auction, you are or may be and, if applicable, the rescheduled DEED OF TRUST, DATED AS possession, or encumbrances, to pay Address of Property (or Other responsible for paying off all liens time and date for the sale of this SHOWN BELOW. UNLESS YOU the remaining principal sum of the Common Designation, if any): 1201 senior to the lien being auctioned off, property, you may call 916-939-0772 TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, A C NOGALES ST, CALEXICO, before you can receive clear title to or visit this Internet Web site YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE interest thereon, fees, charges, and CA 92231 The undersigned Trustee the property. You are encouraged to www.nationwideposting.com, using SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF expenses of the Trustee for the total disclaims any liability for any incor- investigate the existence, priority, the file number assigned to this case YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION amount (at the time of the initial pub- rectness of the street address and and size of outstanding liens that may 02018-259. Information about post- OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- lication of the Notice of Sale) reason- other common designation, if any, exist on this property by contacting ponements that are very short in CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU ably estimated to be as set forth shown above. If no street address or the county recorder's office or a title duration or that occur close in time to SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. below. The amount may be greater on other common designation is shown, insurance company, either of which the scheduled sale may not immedi- A public auction sale to the highest the day of sale. Trustor: ALICIA G. directions to the location of the prop- may charge you a fee for this infor- ately be reflected in the telephone bidder for cash, cashier's check BURTON, AN UNMARRIED erty may be obtained by sending a mation. If you consult either of these information or on the Internet Web drawn on a state or national bank, a WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: written request to the beneficiary resources, you should be aware that site. The best way to verify postpone- check drawn by a state or federal GUILD ADMINISTRATION within 10 days of the date of first the same lender may hold more than ment information is to attend the credit union, or a check drawn by a CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPO- publication of this Notice of Sale. one mortgage or deed of trust on the scheduled sale. Date: 02/05/2019 state or federal savings and loan RATION Trust Deed Date: NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID- property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY GUILD ADMINISTRATION COR- association, savings association, or 05/12/2003 Recording Date: DERS: If you are considering bid- OWNER: The sale date shown on PORATION AS SAID TRUSTEE savings bank specified in Section 05/21/2003 Instrument Number: ding on this property lien, you should this notice of sale may be postponed 5898 COPLEY DRIVE, SAN 5102 of the Financial Code and 2003-014751 Book: 2203 Page 648 understand that there are risks one or more times by the mortgagee, DIEGO, CA 92111 (858) 492-5890 authorized to do business in this state Recorded in County: IMPERIAL involved in bidding at a trustee auc- beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pur- BY: GAIL WINDUS, ASSISTANT will be held by the duly appointed State of CA Date and Time of Sale: tion. You will be bidding on a lien, suant to Section 2924g of the SECRETARY NPP0348590 To: trustee as shown below, of all right, 03/07/2019 at: 02:00PM Place of not on the property itself. Placing the California Civil Code. The law CALEXICO CHRONICLE title, and interest conveyed to and Sale: At the North entrance to the highest bid at a trustee auction does requires that information about 02/14/2019, 02/21/2019, 02/28/2019 now held by the trustee in the here- County Courthouse at 939 Main not automatically entitle you to free trustee sale postponements be made Legal 5762 inafter described property under the Street, El Centro, CA 92243 and clear ownership of the property. available to you and to the public, as PUBLIC NOTICE

T.S. No.: 2018-02409-CA FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auc- A.P.N.:058-103-011-000 IN THIS STATE: tioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You Property Address: 209 Lopez Court, Calexico, CA 92231 All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE to a Deed of Trust described as: the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO More fully described in said Deed of Trust. of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you con- BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED Street Address or other common designation of real property: sult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE 209 Lopez Court, Calexico, CA 92231 lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. A.P.N.: 058-103-011-000 property. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor- NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED rectness of the street address or other common designation, if this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the any, shown above. mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that infor- expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encum- mation about trustee sale postponements be made available to brances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been post- in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, poned, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts creat- sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST ed by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance Internet Web site DATED 10/19/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reason- http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagem TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC able estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the ent/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: case 2018-02409-CA. Information about postponements that are OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD $ 11,909.51. very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled CONTACT A LAWYER. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone informa- Trustor: J Guadalupe Pacheco and Rosario Pacheco, hus- the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the tion or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify post- band and wife, as joint tenants opening bid may be less than the total debt. ponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the Date: January 28, 2019 Deed of Trust Recorded 12/16/2004 as Instrument No. 04-42814 successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary in book 2378, page 789 and of Official Records in the office of return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bid- C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 the Recorder of Imperial County, California, der shall have no further recourse. Ventura, CA 93003 Date of Sale: 03/11/2019 at 02:00 PM The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH ENTRANCE TO THE to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default COUNTY COURTHOUSE 939 MAIN STREET, EL CEN- and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Management/TrusteeServices.aspx TRO, CA 92243 Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is locat- ______Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs ed. Trustee Sale Assistant and other charges: $ 11,909.51 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are consider- WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO ing bidding on this property lien, you should understand that DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the high- FOR THAT PURPOSE. DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A est bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2018 CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be Legal 8831 AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, ASAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS under the terms of the Deed of Trust, not on the property itself. Placing the available to you and to the public, as first publication of this Notice of No. CA-18-806295-RY Order No.: interest thereon, fees, charges and highest bid at a trustee auction does a courtesy to those not present at the Sale. If the sale is set aside for any 180044116-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN expenses of the Trustee for the total not automatically entitle you to free sale. If you wish to learn whether reason, including if the Trustee is DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF amount (at the time of the initial pub- and clear ownership of the property. your sale date has been postponed, unable to convey title, the Purchaser TRUST DATED 6/4/2007. UNLESS lication of the Notice of Sale) reason- You should also be aware that the and, if applicable, the rescheduled at the sale shall be entitled only to a YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- ably estimated to be set forth below. lien being auctioned off may be a time and date for the sale of this return of the monies paid to the TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY The amount may be greater on the junior lien. If you are the highest bid- property, you may call 916-939-0772 Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY der at the auction, you are or may be for information regarding the sole and exclusive remedy. The pur- YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE responsible for paying off all liens trustee's sale or visit this Internet chaser shall have no further recourse OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): senior to the lien being auctioned off, Web site against the Trustor, the Trustee, the CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU GERARDO RODRIGUEZ, A SIN- before you can receive clear title to http://www.qualityloan.com, using Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. GLE MAN Recorded: 6/8/2007 as the property. You are encouraged to the file number assigned to this fore- or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you A public auction sale to the highest Instrument No. 2007-023310 of investigate the existence, priority, closure by the Trustee: CA-18- have previously been discharged bidder for cash, cashier's check Official Records in the office of the and size of outstanding liens that may 806295-RY. Information about post- through bankruptcy, you may have drawn on a state or national bank, Recorder of IMPERIAL County, exist on this property by contacting ponements that are very short in been released of personal liability for check drawn by state or federal cred- California; Date of Sale: 3/18/2019 the county recorder's office or a title duration or that occur close in time to this loan in which case this letter is it union, or a check drawn by a state at 2:00 PM Place of Sale: At the insurance company, either of which the scheduled sale may not immedi- intended to exercise the note holders or federal savings and loan associa- North entrance to the County may charge you a fee for this infor- ately be reflected in the telephone right's against the real property only. tion, or savings association, or sav- Courthouse at 939 Main Street, El mation. If you consult either of these information or on the Internet Web Date: Quality Loan Service ings bank specified in Section 5102 Centro, CA 92243 Amount of unpaid resources, you should be aware that site. The best way to verify postpone- Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio to the Financial Code and authorized balance and other charges: the same lender may hold more than ment information is to attend the South San Diego, CA 92108 619- to do business in this state, will be $126,673.82 The purported property one mortgage or deed of trust on the scheduled sale. The undersigned 645-7711 For NON SALE informa- held by duly appointed trustee. The address is: 233 EAST OLIVE property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY Trustee disclaims any liability for tion only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 sale will be made, but without AVENUE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243 OWNER: The sale date shown on any incorrectness of the property Or Login to: http://www.quality- covenant or warranty, expressed or Assessor's Parcel No.: 053-223-005- this notice of sale may be postponed address or other common designa- loan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) implied, regarding title, possession, 000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID- one or more times by the mortgagee, tion, if any, shown herein. If no street 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan or encumbrances, to pay the remain- DERS: If you are considering bid- beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pur- address or other common designation Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18- ing principal sum of the note(s) ding on this property lien, you should suant to Section 2924g of the is shown, directions to the location of 806295-RY IDSPub #0149170 secured by the Deed of Trust, with understand that there are risks California Civil Code. The law the property may be obtained by 1/31/2019 2/7/2019 2/14/2019 interest and late charges thereon, as involved in bidding at a trustee auc- requires that information about sending a written request to the ben- Legal 6152 provided in the note(s), advances, tion. You will be bidding on a lien, trustee sale postponements be made eficiary within 10 days of the date of PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County of Imperial business under the Fictitious of itself authorize the use in this ment must be filed prior to the expi- STATEMENT Full Name of Registrants: Business Name(s) listed above on: State or a Fictitious Business Name ration date. FILE NO.: 19-089 Conquer Technologies Corporation January 1, 2019. in Violation of the Rights of anoth- Chuck Storey/County Clerk- The following persons are conduct- 1732 W. Olive Ave. #D I, Paul Magana, Declare that all of er under Federal, State or Common Recorder ing business as: El Centro, CA 92243 the information in this statement is Law. Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Conquer Technologies Corporation This business conducted by: A true and correct. Filed with the Imperial County Legal 6162 1732 W. Olive Ave. #D Corporation Signature: Paul Magana, CEO Clerk-Recorder on: January 30, Publish: Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, El Centro, CA 92243 Registrant commenced to transact The filing of this statement does not 2019. 2019. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE: This statement expires on: January 29, 2024. A new state- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant has not yet com- Filed with the Imperial County NAME STATEMENT menced to transact business Clerk-Recorder on: January 28, FILE NO.: 19-085 under the Fictitious Business 2019. The following persons are con- Name(s) listed above. NOTICE: This statement expires ducting business as: I, Alejandro M. Gomez Declare on: January 27, 2024. A new Truleaf Distributors that all of the information in this statement must be filed prior to 2420 Portico Blvd., Ste. A statement is true and correct. the expiration date. Calexico, CA 92231 Signature: Alejandro M. Gomez, Chuck Storey/County Clerk- County of Imperial President Recorder Full Name of Registrants: The filing of this statement does Joanna Lerno, Deputy AMG Dynamic Enterprises Inc. not of itself authorize the use in Legal 5756 2420 Portico Blvd., Ste. A this State or a Fictitious Business Publish: Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, Calexico, CA 92231 Name in Violation of the Rights 2019. This business conducted by: A of another under Federal, State or Corporation Common Law. Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 15 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in obligation secured by the property to POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are trustee, or a court, pursuant to Trustee Sale No. 140083 Title No. lawful money of the United States), be sold and reasonable estimated considering bidding on this property Section 2924g of the California Civil 180273220 Pursuant to Civil Code At the North entrance to the County costs, expenses and advances at the lien, you should understand that there Code. The law requires that informa- section 2923.3 - NOTE: THERE IS A Courthouse, 939 Main Street, El time of the initial publication of the are risks involved in bidding at a tion about trustee sale postponements SUMMARY OF THE INFORMA- Centro, CA 92243. All right, title and Notice of Sale is: $181,803.72 If the trustee auction. You will be bidding be made available to you and to the TION IN THIS DOCUMENT interest conveyed to and now held by Trustee is unable to convey title for on a lien, not on the property itself. public, as a courtesy to those not ATTACHED. PURSUANT TO it under said Deed of Trust in the any reason, the successful bidder's Placing the highest bid at a trustee present at the sale. If you wish to CIVIL CODE 2923.3 YOU ARE IN property situated in said County and sole and exclusive remedy shall be auction does not automatically entitle learn whether your sale date has been DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF State, described as: FULLY the return of monies paid to the you to free and clear ownership of postponed, and, if applicable, the TRUST, DATED 10/14/2015. DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE Trustee, and the successful bidder the property. You should also be rescheduled time and date for the sale UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO DEED OF TRUST. APN 023-482- shall have no further recourse. The aware that the lien being auctioned of this property, you may call (866) PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT 008 The street address and other beneficiary under said Deed of Trust off may be a junior lien. If you are the 539-4173 for information regarding MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC common designation, if any, of the heretofore executed and delivered to highest bidder at the auction, you are the trustee's sale or visit this Internet SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA- real property described above is pur- the undersigned a written Declaration or may be responsible for paying off Web site - NATION OF THE NATURE OF ported to be: 660 Ironwood Road, of Default and Demand for Sale, and all liens senior to the lien being auc- www.servicelinkauction.com - for THE PROCEEDING AGAINST Calipatria, CA 92233 The under- written Notice of Default and tioned off, before you can receive information regarding the sale of this YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A signed Trustee disclaims any liability Election to Sell. The undersigned clear title to the property. You are property, using the file number LAWYER. On 03/07/2019 at 2:00 for any incorrectness of the street caused a Notice of Default and encouraged to investigate the exis- assigned to this case: 140083. PM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, address and other common designa- Election to Sell to be recorded in the tence, priority, and size of outstand- Information about postponements as duly appointed Trustee under and tion, if any, shown herein. Said sale county where the real property is ing liens that may exist on this prop- that are very short in duration or that pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded will be made, but without covenant located. Dated: 2/4/2019 THE erty by contacting the county occur close in time to the scheduled 10/16/2015, as Instrument No. or warranty, expressed or implied, MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC recorder's office or a title insurance sale may not immediately be reflect- 2015021606, in book xx, page xx, of regarding title, possession, or encum- Adriana Durham/Authorized company, either of which may charge ed in the telephone information or on Official Records in the office of the brances, to pay the remaining princi- Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA you a fee for this information. If you the Internet Web site. The best way to County Recorder of Imperial County, pal sum of the note(s) secured by said WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA consult either of these resources, you verify postponement information is State of California, executed by Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR should be aware that the same lender to attend the scheduled sale. A- Alberto Moreno and Elsa Moreno, as provided in said note(s), advances, TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMA- may hold more than one mortgage or 4684032 02/14/2019, 02/21/2019, Husband and Wife, WILL SELL AT if any, under the terms of said Deed TION PLEASE CALL 866-539- deed of trust on the property. 02/28/2019 PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST of Trust, fees, charges and expenses 4173 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Legal 5761 BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S of the Trustee and of the trusts creat- may be attempting to collect a debt. The sale date shown on this notice of CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or ed by said Deed of Trust. The total Any information obtained may be sale may be postponed one or more other form of payment authorized by amount of the unpaid balance of the used for that purpose. NOTICE TO times by the mortgagee, beneficiary,

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County of Imperial transact business under the Fictitious Violation of the Rights of another date. STATEMENT Full Name of Registrant: Business Name(s) listed above. under Federal, State or Common Chuck Storey/County Clerk- FILE NO.: 19-053 Alyssa Garcia I, Declare that all of the information Law. Recorder The following person is conducting Alvaro Obregon 1699 in this statement is true and correct. Filed with the Imperial County Victoria Camarillo, Deputy business as: Mexicali, MX 21100 Signature:Alyssa Garcia, Owner Clerk-Recorder on: January 18, 2019 Legal 5758 Culinary Depot This business conducted by: An The filing of this statement does not NOTICE: This statement expires on: Publish: Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 2019 237 Rockwood Ste.100 Individual of itself authorize the use in this State January 17, 2024. A new statement Calexico, CA 92231 Registrant has not yet commenced to or a Fictitious Business Name in must be filed prior to the expiration PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS expenses of the Trustee for the total not automatically entitle you to free and, if applicable, the rescheduled Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's No. CA-18-836647-RY Order No.: amount (at the time of the initial pub- and clear ownership of the property. time and date for the sale of this sole and exclusive remedy. The pur- 8742250 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT lication of the Notice of Sale) reason- You should also be aware that the property, you may call 800-280-2832 chaser shall have no further recourse UNDER A DEED OF TRUST ably estimated to be set forth below. lien being auctioned off may be a for information regarding the against the Trustor, the Trustee, the DATED 5/20/2005. UNLESS YOU The amount may be greater on the junior lien. If you are the highest bid- trustee's sale or visit this Internet Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY der at the auction, you are or may be Web site or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE responsible for paying off all liens http://www.qualityloan.com, using have previously been discharged SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): senior to the lien being auctioned off, the file number assigned to this fore- through bankruptcy, you may have YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION ADAUCTO ROSALES, AND before you can receive clear title to closure by the Trustee: CA-18- been released of personal liability for OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- MARTHA C ROSALES, HUS- the property. You are encouraged to 836647-RY. Information about post- this loan in which case this letter is CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU BAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TEN- investigate the existence, priority, ponements that are very short in intended to exercise the note holders SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. ANTS Recorded: 5/27/2005 as and size of outstanding liens that may duration or that occur close in time to right's against the real property only. A public auction sale to the highest Instrument No. 020323 in Book 2439 exist on this property by contacting the scheduled sale may not immedi- Date: Quality Loan Service bidder for cash, cashier's check Page 1180 of Official Records in the the county recorder's office or a title ately be reflected in the telephone Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio drawn on a state or national bank, office of the Recorder of IMPERIAL insurance company, either of which information or on the Internet Web South San Diego, CA 92108 619- check drawn by state or federal cred- County, California; Date of Sale: may charge you a fee for this infor- site. The best way to verify postpone- 645-7711 For NON SALE informa- it union, or a check drawn by a state 2/22/2019 at 2:00 PM Place of Sale: mation. If you consult either of these ment information is to attend the tion only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or federal savings and loan associa- At the Main Entrance of the Imperial resources, you should be aware that scheduled sale. The undersigned Or Login to: http://www.quality- tion, or savings association, or sav- County Courthouse, located at 939 the same lender may hold more than Trustee disclaims any liability for loan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) ings bank specified in Section 5102 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243 one mortgage or deed of trust on the any incorrectness of the property 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan to the Financial Code and authorized Amount of unpaid balance and other property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY address or other common designa- Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18- to do business in this state, will be charges: $83,401.44 The purported OWNER: The sale date shown on tion, if any, shown herein. If no street 836647-RY IDSPub #0149540 held by duly appointed trustee. The property address is: 119 C STREET, this notice of sale may be postponed address or other common designation 1/31/2019 2/7/2019 2/14/2019 sale will be made, but without BRAWLEY, CA 92227-1550 one or more times by the mortgagee, is shown, directions to the location of Legal 6153 covenant or warranty, expressed or Assessor's Parcel No.: 046-173-021- beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pur- the property may be obtained by implied, regarding title, possession, 000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID- suant to Section 2924g of the sending a written request to the ben- or encumbrances, to pay the remain- DERS: If you are considering bid- California Civil Code. The law eficiary within 10 days of the date of PUBLIC NOTICE ing principal sum of the note(s) ding on this property lien, you should requires that information about first publication of this Notice of secured by the Deed of Trust, with understand that there are risks trustee sale postponements be made Sale. If the sale is set aside for any LIEN SALE interest and late charges thereon, as involved in bidding at a trustee auc- available to you and to the public, as reason, including if the Trustee is provided in the note(s), advances, tion. You will be bidding on a lien, a courtesy to those not present at the unable to convey title, the Purchaser The following vehicle will be under the terms of the Deed of Trust, not on the property itself. Placing the sale. If you wish to learn whether at the sale shall be entitled only to a interest thereon, fees, charges and highest bid at a trustee auction does your sale date has been postponed, return of the monies paid to the sold at Lien Sale on February 28, 2019 at 2411 Enterprise PUBLIC NOTICE Blvd., Calexico, CA 92231 at FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME San Pedro Residencial under Federal, State or Common date. 9:00 AM, 04, GRTDN, 2AX, STATEMENT Mexicali, MX 21250 Law. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- VAN, 4PP1157, CA, FILE NO.: 19-065 This business conducted by: A Filed with the Imperial County Recorder 1GRAA06234B702856 The following persons are conduct- General Partnership Clerk-Recorder on: January 23, 2019 Rebecca Leyva, Deputy Calexico Chronicle ing business as: Registrant has not yet commenced to NOTICE: This statement expires on: Legal 5745 Legal 5760 PCCA Drafters transact business under the Fictitious January 22, 2024. A new statement Publish: Jan 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2019 Publish: Feb. 14, 2019 1212 Fiesta Ave. Business Name(s) listed above. must be filed prior to the expiration Calexico, CA 92231 I, Declare that all of the information County of Imperial in this statement is true and correct. Full Name of Registrants: Signature: Fernando Pena Quiroz, Fernando Pena Quiroz Partner CLASSIFIED ADS 1212 Fiesta Ave. The filing of this statement does not Calexico, CA 92231 of itself authorize the use in this State Martin Pereira Vidal or a Fictitious Business Name in Privada Bonita #155 Violation of the Rights of another

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature: Luz A. Avila NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement does FILE NO.: 19-028 not of itself authorize the use in The following person is conduct- this State or a Fictitious Business ing business as: Name in Violation of the Rights Saldos Luz of another under Federal, State or 735 S Imperial Avenue Common Law. Calexico, CA 92231 Filed with the Imperial County County of Imperial Clerk-Recorder on: January 14, Full Name of Registrant: 2019. Luz A. Avila NOTICE: This statement expires 2201 Meadows Drive, Apt. #125 on: January 13, 2024. A new Calexico, CA 92231 statement must be filed prior to This business conducted by: An the expiration date. Individual Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Registrant has not yet com- Recorder menced to transact business Victoria Camarillo, Deputy under the Fictitious Business Legal 5757 Name(s) listed above. Publish: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 I, Luz A. Avila Declare that all of the information in this statement is true and correct. Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, February 14, 2019, PAGE 16