VOL 116 No. 51 IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA Thursday, December 17, 2020 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

ECRMC Expects New State Guidelines Could Handcuff High School Sports To Vaccinate Staff this might seem like good news officer, met with school superin- By Friday BY MURRAY ANDERSON for some of the outdoor, low-con- tendents on Wednesday, Dec. 16, tact sports, for others the start to inform them that the current Morning, Dec. 18 The state released new guide- date might seem like a faraway, stay-at-home order, presumably lines this week on youth and fading light. triggered by a dearth in intensive- recreational adult sports as they Imperial County has been in care unit capacity in the Southern BY RICHARD pertain to COVID, yet any cele- the widespread (purple) tier for California Region, supersedes the MONTENEGRO BROWN bration over resuming high since the color-coded system was purple tier and will not permit school sports anytime soon could The Holtville High School girls' adopted several months ago. any youth sports competitions, With the first doses of be affected by the ongoing stay- softball team (left) greets mem- Under that tier, only sports such scrimmages, or travel, according COVID vaccine being given to at-home order for Imperial bers of Chula Vista's Bayfront as cross country, golf, swimming, to a release issued by the front-line healthcare workers in County, according to one local Charter High School after their tennis, and track and field would Calexico Unified School District. hospitals in neighboring coun- school district. game in early 2020, just as the be able to begin as soon as “Any plans that are devised ties, including San Diego, there The guidelines released by season as cut short due to the schools open for either a regular will comply with the most recent still had not been any deliveries the California Department of pandemic. COURTESY PHOTO schedule or hybrid schedule of guidance,” stated Carlos of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Public Health on Monday, Dec. When a county is in that colored on-campus and online learning. Gonzales,superintendent of the to the Imperial County Public 14, placed different sports in the COVID tier, sports associated Dr. Stephen Munday, Health Department as of different-colored COVID tiers. with that tier can begin. While Imperial County’s public health Continued on page 4 Wednesday, Dec. 16, a county spokesperson said. As health workers at Rady Children’s Hospital, Naval Socially Distanced Santa Sets Up At Mall Medical Center San Diego, “Jake’s Dream” University of California San by E. Villa. Diego Health, Kaiser While all the girls and boys were fast asleep on Christmas Eve, Permanente, and Naval Hospital wondering if Santa would drop something under their tree, Jake woke Camp Pendleton in San Diego up to find Rudolph’s red nose sniffing at his toes. County get the first doses of the Where Rudolph is, so is Santa, thought Jake. So, he snuck out to 28,000 arriving this week, the living room to see if the milk and cookies he placed on the table for Imperial County is expected to Santa were still there. receive its 975 doses on An ornament started rolling toward him. “Is Santa under the tree, Thursday, Dec. 17, a local health could it be?” he wondered. To his surprise, it was an elf: big ears, rosy official said. cheeks, round nose, and striped candy cane leggings. The masked elf Dr. Adolphe Edward, chief was at a six-foot distance from Jake. administrator of El Centro And then Jake awoke, upset that he didn’t meet Santa, even if it was Regional Medical Center, said he only a dream. Yet he was happy to see they were COVID-compliant! is expecting a delivery of 475 doses for his staff either for Cherry Hill Programs’ annual Thursday night or Friday morn- BY ELIZABETH VILLA mall set-up, where he is available ing, Dec. 18, after which he said for socially distanced photo ses- the hospital will begin inoculat- COVID might just be chang- sions for a fee through Christmas ing staff members “right away,” ing the things that matter most to Eve, Dec. 24. children during this Christmas As people pass his display, hopefully as many as 40 to 50 in Santa Claus waves from his socially distanced seat at the Cherry season. Even the little ones rec- Santa shouts, “Merry Christmas, the first day, he said. Hill Programs set at the Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro on ognize that Christmas is not all ho, ho, ho!” as he waves to all. Edward and other key hospi- Tuesday, Dec. 15. Due to COVID-19, children are asked to sit at about receiving gifts. One would think he is the real tal staff plan to publicly be given least six feet in front of Santa for a photo rather than next to him, “Of all the gifts, joy and fam- deal, considering the talk, look, the first dose of the two-dose as has been the tradition. CORISSA IBARRA PHOTO vaccine on Friday during a ily are the best presents,” said 6- beard, and physique is reminis- Facebook Live update to show year-old Giawna Aguirre, who cent of the Santa we all love. We’ll play along. whole lot of problems with dis- the public that it is safe, he said met with “Santa Claus” in early When asked what his name is and The Imperial Valley is fortu- eases and germs, although we do during a telephone interview with December at the Imperial Valley where he is from, he said, “I am nate to have Santa despite the have a day of cleaning and shin- this newspaper on Wednesday Mall in El Centro to tell him what Santa Claus and come from the pandemic. COVID hasn’t affect- ing regime,” he said. afternoon. she wanted for Christmas … at a North Pole.” ed us, Santa said. A spokesperson with safe distance, of course. This St. Nick is not giving up “Due to the extreme cold at Continued on page 8 Pioneers Memorial Health Santa is part of the scenery his real identity. Fair enough. the North Pole, we don’t have a District in Brawley did not immediately have a date on when the hospital would begin admin- Calexico Cop Fired After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Surface istering its vaccine. Edward said that by Monday, confirm the officer’s age or hire date, this case. The Imperial County Sheriff’s Dec. 21, the county Public Health BY RICHARD Villalobos’ identify was confirmed in the title Office began their investigation the morning Department informed him his MONTENEGRO of the chief’s email and by the Imperial of Monday, December 7, 2020. The Police hospital would receive a second BROWN County Sheriff’s Office, which is investigat- Officer was placed on paid administrative wave of 600 doses of the ing the allegations against the former officer. leave on Monday, December 7, 2020,” the let- Moderna vaccine, which was A Calexico police Gerardo provided a timeline and some ter continued. expected to receive U.S. Food officer was fired last details into the incident in a letter to the com- “On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the and Drug Administration week amid three-year- munity penned early Thursday morning, Dec. Imperial County Sheriff’s Office informed old allegations of sex- 10. the Calexico Police Department that a crime Emergency-Use Authorization by VILLALOBOS the end of the week. ual misconduct, “On the evening of Sunday, December 6, had occurred three years ago. In this investi- County Public Health according to 2020, the Calexico Police Department was gation, the criminal misconduct merited the Director Jeanette Angulo said on Calexico’s police chief and investigating informed of a possible criminal act committed immediate termination of this employee. The Tuesday, Dec. 15, that the county authorities. by a Calexico Police Officer. As a result of Calexico Police Department will not tolerate was to receive 1,200 doses of the Officer Diego Villalobos, who had a little this notice, the department’s shift supervisor any sustained criminal misconduct by any Moderna vaccine on Dec. 21 if under a year left on his 18-month probation- contacted the Patrol Commander, who in turn employee, we take pride in being a profes- the emergency authorization is ary period, was fired on Tuesday, Dec. 8, contacted the Chief of Police,” Gerardo’s let- sional agency with hardworking, dedicated, awarded. according to a letter and media statement ter states. and loyal employees,” Gerardo wrote in the from Calexico Police Chief Gonzalo Gerardo. “The Calexico Police Department imme- letter. Continued on page 8 Although Gerardo did not identify the diately contacted the Imperial County officer by name in the letter nor would he Sheriff’s Office for assistance in investigating Continued on page 3 Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, December 17, 2020 PAGE 2 Hearings On County Code Changes, Releasing ICOE Calls On Trustee Inmates To Feds Garner Zero Comments Gonzalez-Buttner To Resign A fraction of a percent of ment officials to hold at least one BY JULIO MORALES BY ELIZABETH VARIN Imperial County jail inmates public forum a year. This was the were released to federal officials, third such hearing for Imperial The Imperial County Office Two public hearings garnered according to numbers released County. of Education is calling on no public comment during the Dec. 15. Truth Act community forums Annette Gonzalez-Buttner to Tuesday, Dec. 15, Imperial A total of 24 inmates were have led to controversy in some resign her seat on the organiza- County Board of Supervisors released to U.S. Immigration and communities. In November, more tion’s board upon being sworn in meeting. Customs Enforcement and U.S. than 100 community members as an Imperial Community The first of the two hearings Customs and Border Protection criticized the San Diego County College District trustee. centered on changes to Imperial officials. That’s of a total of Sheriff’s Office for working with The ICOE has taken the posi- County zoning and building 5,405 inmates booked into jail in federal immigration officials. tion that Gonzalez-Buttner’s BUTTNER codes. 2019. There was no criticism at swearing-in for the college dis- The county looks at updating “For the Imperial County Imperial County’s forum held trict’s seat, which was to occur ICOE and concentrate her efforts ordinances on an annual or as- Sheriff’s Office, our total release Dec. 15. In fact, there was no Wednesday, Dec. 16, will auto- at (Imperial Valley College),” needed basis, according to Jim of inmates to ICE or CBP was 24 public comment at all at the 10- matically relinquish her seat with Superintendent Todd Finnell stat- Minnick, planning director. inmates,” said Correctional Lt. minute hearing held during the ICOE in accordance with state ed in an email Wednesday morn- There were several changes Colby Stewart. “Of these 24 county board meeting. Education Code that prohibits a ing, several hours before the col- proposed and approved at the inmates, four were federal releas- The hearing was not only for public official from simultane- lege board meeting. “ICOE will meeting, including adding the es and 20 of them were county the Sheriff’s Office, but also the ously holding two different pub- take whatever necessary steps Imperial Center Commercial inmates released to CBP or county’s Probation Department, lic offices if the offices have through legal proceedings with Zone to the list of zones that Customs. which reported no releases to overlapping and conflicting pub- the Office of Attorney General if allow the cultivation of cannabis “All inmates released to ICE ICE or information-sharing with lic duties. Ms. Buttner fails to do so.” as an allowed use and adding dis- were approved by one of the cor- ICE in 2019. “Therefore, ICOE believes tribution and testing under the C- rectional lieutenants,” he added. that the only appropriate step for Continued on page 7 2 zone with a conditional-use “Anybody that was released Ms. Buttner is to resign from permit. either had a federal warrant GILGAR The changes also added tiny signed by a judge or they had a homes to the list of allowed uses prior conviction of a deadly in all residential zones, changed crime.” Healthcare Workers Pushed To Breaking Point day cares to be listed as a permit- The numbers show a notice- ted use and not falling under a able decrease from last year, conditional-use permit, added where 67 inmates were released battery-storage facility under two to federal officials, Stewart said. zones with a conditional-use per- There are a couple reasons for mit, and more. that decrease. In total, changes were made One reason is that the to Title 9 Land Use Ordinance Imperial County jail no longer Divisions 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14 and houses federal inmates, he said. 16 to be consistent with recent The other reason is the headcount changes in state law and to make at the jail went down substantial- them internally consistent, ly. Minnick said. In 2018, there were 6,821 The changes were approved inmates, he said. In 2019, 5,405 with three 5-0 votes. were booked. No Input on Releasing Signed into law in 2016, the Inmates to Federal Custody Truth Act requires law enforce- Santa Is Visiting Calexico On Thursday, Dec. 17 Staff report see and wave to Santa as you are Coming straight from the dropping off your letters. North Pole, Santa and his elves This is a drive-through event, COVID Vaccine Arrives In Valley This Week will be collecting your children’s so please wear a mask and remain letters to Santa on Thursday, in your vehicles. The first 100 Dec. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the children will receive a Christmas Calexico Community Center’s goodie bag. parking lot, 707 Dool Ave. For more information, please All ages invited. call the Calexico Recreation Don’t miss the opportunity to Department at 760-768-2176.

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Letter To The Editor: IID Drama: Hanks, Hamby Elected SDSU-IV Students Speak Out On City Land Sale To Lead Board In Contentious Turn Dec. 14, 2020 derland can have many beneficial now defending the will and well-written policy. purposes for public work that Calexico residents’ dreams. We BY ELIZABETH It’s very polished. To: Calexico Council Member, benefit the community. This land elected you as a representative of VARIN However, the content Camilo Garcia can be used in a variety of cre- the community; with that in is very discriminato- RE: Opposition to City Council ative and innovative ways by: mind, we urge you against this Imperial ry, and it totally dis- Action on Item 4: Approval of Creating borderline connec- proposal. Our voices stand in Irrigation District enfranchises Division Resolution tions with our cultures; collective opposition to this item. Division 3 Director 1. Declare Certain Properties Building infrastructure that Respectfully, Jim Hanks will lead “Division 1 HAMBY Exempt Surplus Land Act; boosts Calexico’s economy and the district’s board (which Cardenas rep- Approve the Sale of Said community; Recognized Student next year as presi- resents) has not had a Properties to the U.S. Army Bringing renewable sources Organizations of SDSU, Imperial dent, followed by chairman or a presi- Corps of Engineers pursuant to a to this arid region; Valley newly elected dent in six years, sir. Purchase and Sale Agreement; Expanding the downtown Community Wellness Division 2 Director Six years,” he contin- Find These Actions Exempt from small businesses’ area; Assistance Cohort (CWAC) JB Hamby as vice ued. “This policy that Review under the California And importantly, maintaining Lawson Hardrick III, President president after action you authored 13 Environmental Quality Act. unity, not division. Janneth T. Aguirre, Vice was taken on years ago was spot We, the members of the six This action demonstrates the President Tuesday, Dec. 15, to on. It brings equity to change the gover- the divisions.” recognized student organizations Calexico City Council’s lack of Carlos A. Fitch, Executive CARDENAS of San Diego State University, attentiveness to the needs and Secretary nance policy. “I listen to you Imperial Valley Campus, as resi- wants of our community. We sin- Celeste A. Aceves, Vice But that decision talk all the time,” dents of the city of Calexico, cerely urge you to vote “NO” in President of Financial Affairs to change the policy Hanks countered, express our opposition and this action because instead of Chicanx Sin Fronteras (CSF) was not without its before being inter- absolute disapproval of the reso- creating a peaceful and safe envi- David Garcia, President detractors, including rupted. lution of selling 2.5 acres of ronment in our community, this Camila Gonzales, Vice President outgoing board “Director Hanks, Calexico’s land along the border action threatens the children and Jaime Godinez, Active Member President Norma Director Cardenas to the U.S. Army Corps of the youth of our community. Psychology Club Sierra Galindo and has the floor,” Engineers for $26,700 and desig- Utilizing the land to install a mil- Ilce Taboada, President outgoing Vice Galindo said. nation of this land as exempt sur- itary and defensive zone is very Melisssa Sandoval, Vice President Alex It’s became diffi- HANKS plus and the exemption from the concerning. Are we preparing for President Cardenas, who before cult to hear what California Environmental a war? Daniel Lopez, Treasurer Tuesday’s turn of Hanks said after that, waiting period and Quality. If this administration and the Dario Reyes, Secretary events was due to but Cardenas replied, without a rotation of Our city, Calexico, has been a City Council members are deter- Angelica Landeros, Public take the presidency of “You can see the dis- officer positions. The city grown and developed by the mined to safeguard and create a Relations the board on a cere- criminatory …,” fol- standing governance hard work of Mexican immi- massive protection plan that can Aztecs Dance Club (ADC) monial rotational lowed by the banging policy held that no grants. The resolution includes benefit this city’s population, we Karla Lora-Acosta, President basis. of the gavel as director could serve not only the sale of borderland suggest proposing the following Vanessa Valladolid, Vice Discussion on the Galindo says, as a president or vice but also dividing our own people as priorities: increase Police President policy change and the “Director Hanks, president until they through the creation of a frontier Department funding, a task force Nayeli Mancillas, Community ensuring board reor- Director Cardenas had been on the board where the cultures have become that combats COVID-19, and a Officer ganization became has the floor.” for two years. inter-mixed and interlaced plan to lower domestic crimes Students of Social Work heated, acrimonious, “All I’m asking is “First of all, you through the generations. and gang-related activity. We Association (SSWA) and was yet another for some courtesy, still have a chance of Calexico’s population is well- believe these items to be more Jazmyn Marie Horton, President indicator of what the sir,” Cardenas said. being president,” known to travel back and forth to propitious to the local communi- Itza Gonzalez, Vice President future might hold for Hamby soon Hanks said to our sister city, Mexicali, where ty, not on selling borderline land. John Moreno Jr., Treasurer board relations, as jumped in on the Cardenas. “Director many of our kin reside, but The community has spoken Martha Perez, Secretary this was the first full heated exchange. Galindo has a chance importantly, where many of our during the recent elections. You Aztecs Around the World meeting with two “I take offense at to be president for a values are inculcated. and the entire population of our (AAW) new directors. your comment about second term.” Mr. Garcia, we urge you to beloved city chose a progressive Priscilla S. Silva, President “It disheartens me discriminatory strate- Cardenas contin- vote “NO” on this item. This bor- platform of candidates who are for you to bring this gy. That is a direct ued that it is a dis- up, Director Hanks, statement challenging criminatory policy, to on a completely inde- Director Hanks’ char- which Hanks replied, pendent effort,” acter,” he said to “I’m glad to see Cardenas said during Cardenas, which was Director Cardenas the meeting. “You quickly followed by finally take a stand on talk about equity and more gavel banging something.” you talk about having from Galindo. To say changing conversations and Hanks then got the board policy was transparency, yet you the chance to defend contentious is an go off on your own his proposal to allow understatement, but and you bring this any of the board back. Staff did not members to serve as Continued on page 5 participate in this officers without a Misconduct...... from page one The chief would not discuss against Villalobos. the case any further, only confirm “With him no longer being a that Villalobos was a probation- police officer, we no longer feel ary officer with a little less than a he is a threat to the community,” year on his term. He was out of De Leon said. the field-training phase and was Although there is plenty patrolling on his own. being shared through social Gerardo added that the proba- media, De Leon and Gerardo Week of December 14th tion period for Calexico officers were cognizant not to reveal any Older Adults Program Overview is 18 months. details that might identify victims The Older Adults Program provides a wide array of mental health Villalobos has not been of sexual abuse or sexual miscon- services at several locations throughout the Imperial Valley. Clients arrested or charged for the allega- duct. Neither would reveal are assessed to identify individual needs, strengths and treatment his- tions, and the investigation into whether the alleged crimes tory, as well as their developmental, vocational, and social history. the suspected crimes is ongoing, occurred against a minor or an Join us as Marie Arroyo-Contreras tells us more about the program Imperial County sheriff’s Lt. adult. and services that are provided. Manuel De Leon said on The chief wrapped up his Thursday, Dec. 10. statement by writing, “the Marie Arroyo-Contreras, LMFT Of being called in by Calexico Police Department will Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Calexico P.D. to investigate the not make any more comments on Program Supervisor matter, De Leon said, “They this matter. All inquiries on this Adult and Older Adults Services-Calexico wanted it to be very transparent.” case should be made to the Sheriff’s investigators are Imperial County Sheriff’s Office currently interviewing witnesses South County Investigations (442)-265-1525 and placed no timeframe on when Unit.” an arrest or charges could come

Semana del 14 de diciembre Descripción General del Programa para Adultos de la Tercera Edad El programa de adultos de la tercera edad ofrece una amplia variedad de servicios de salud mental en varios lugares del Valle Imperial. Los clientes son evaluados para identificar las necesidades individuales, las fortalezas y el historial de tratamiento, así como su historial de desarrollo, vocacional y social. Únase a nosotros mientras Marie Arroyo-Contreras nos cuenta más sobre el programa y los servicios que se brindan. Marie Arroyo-Contreras, LMFT Licencia Estatal en Terapia Matrimonial y Familiar Supervisora de Programade Servicios para Adultos y Personas de la Tercera Edad

(442)-265-1525 Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, December 17, 2020 PAGE 4 Heffernan Reorganization Installs New Board Member, Officers in Spanish. to use, he said. board with an update regarding With more than 15 years of The longer two-year term the district’s modernization proj- working in the medical field would allow both the board’s ect for its office building at 400 industry and closely with the pub- president and vice president to Mary Ave. Demolition of the lic, Ureña said he has the knowl- become adept at overseeing the buildings’ interior features is edge and experience to advocate district’s operations and provide expected to get underway Dec. 21 on behalf of the community. time for the president to establish as part of the $2.2 million project. His focus will remain on the a succession plan, Virgen said. The board was updated as challenges presented by the cur- “That way when the next per- well about the district’s efforts to rent pandemic. If in four years’ son comes on, they are ready to organize a flu vaccination clinic time a more qualified candidate hit the ground running,” he added. jointly with the county Public steps forward, Ureña said he Rather than extending the Health Department soon. would gladly not seek re-election. officers’ terms, Grijalva said she Virgen said he was still in the “I’m not trying to become a would prefer to potentially create process of attempting to secure career politician,” he said. “But if an arrangement where the past the flu vaccine, which has proven there’s a need to remain here, I president could serve as a mentor challenging amid a nationwide will.” for the newly selected president. shortage. Ureña is the father of his Her motion to table the resolu- When asked by Ureña namesake 23-year-old son, Raul tion was opposed by board mem- whether the county would cover Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District board members Raul Ureña, who was elected to the bers Valdez and Hector Martinez, the expenses of procuring the vac- Ureña (from left), Rodolfo Valdez, and Hector Martinez were Calexico City Council on Nov. 3. and supported by Ureña and cine, Virgen said it remained to be sworn into office by county Superior Court Judge L. Brooks The elder Ureña said their elec- Apodaca, who attended virtually, determined, but the district was Anderholt on Wednesday, Dec. 9. JULIO MORALES PHOTO tions represent the first time that a and who recently tested positive able to purchase them if need be. administered the oath of office to father and son have served on for COVID-19. The district is seeking about BY JULIO MORALES the trio during the board’s regular elected bodies simultaneously in Apodaca’s positive status, as 500 doses of flu vaccine to dis- meeting. Calexico. well as that of the board’s part- tribute to Calexico residents. It is Three Heffernan Memorial As part of the board’s reorga- During Wednesday’s meeting, time clerk, had also prompted the also attempting to obtain vaccine Healthcare District board mem- nization, board Trustee Gloria the board also voted 3-2 in favor district to implement a bi-weekly for the shingles and pneumococ- bers were sworn in on Wednesday, Grijalva was selected as president, of tabling a resolution that pro- cleaning and sanitizing of its cal diseases such as meningitis Dec. 9, after having ran unop- Trustee Norma Apodaca was cho- posed to change the term of the office at 601 Heber Ave. and pneumonia. The flu vaccine posed in the Nov. 3 election. sen as vice president, Valdez as board’s four officers’ positions Community members visit the will play an especially important Incumbents Rodolfo Valdez treasurer, and Ureña was tabbed from one year to two. office frequently to pick up a free role in helping to reduce hospital- and Hector Martinez were two of as secretary. Prior to the board’s split vote, bag containing personal protec- izations amid the pandemic, he the newly sworn in members. Following the meeting, Ureña Heffernan General Manager tive equipment, masks, and hand said. Both had been initially elected in said he was honored to serve on Tomas Virgen, who attended the sanitizer. “The better we do with flu 2017. the Heffernan board and was meeting virtually, expressed hope Calexico has been the city vaccinations the better” for the The third, 47-year-old Raul motivated to run for the seat to that the board would approve the most impacted by the coronavirus, county, Virgen said. Ureña, will fill the seat vacated by help ensure the district assists the resolution. and as of Tuesday, Dec. 15, During the meeting, outgoing former board member Gloria community through the COVID- Currently, the board’s presi- reported a total of 5,810 positive board member Romo was given a Romo, who was successfully 19 pandemic. dent and vice president spend cases, 603 active cases and 129 plaque for her four years of serv- elected to the Calexico City “The district needs to have a about six months of their one-year deaths, according to the county ice, while Valdez was given a Council in November. greater active presence in the tenure becoming proficient at Public Health Department’s plaque commemorating his past County Superior Court Judge community, especially during the their roles and afterward only COVID-19 dashboard. year serving as president. L. Brooks Anderholt virtually time of the pandemic” Ureña said have six months to put those skills Virgen also provided the Sports...... from page one Calexico district, in the release. level, when and what type of com- have at bigger schools.” and the sport is authorized in both not sure what that would mean for “We understand that this may not petitions will be permitted, what Competition counties. If Imperial County and playoffs or if a county moves tiers be the most ideal situation for our practice activities will be allowed Imperial Valley schools might San Diego County aren’t in the in the middle of a season,” Johnston athletes, but our focus has and for each sport, adjustment to cohort also be limited to playing other same-colored tier, the teams would said. “There are still so many ques- always will continue to be the sizes, potential travel restrictions Valley schools as the guidelines not be able to compete. tions that need to be answered, but health and safety of our students, and any other additional COVID state that competitions would be “That would really hinder us as at least we are starting to see the staff, and community.” protocols,” Gonzales stated in the authorized only if both teams are in far as games go. We’d be limited to guidelines now and where we need State Public Health’s guidelines Calexico Unified release. immediately bordering counties just playing Valley schools and I’m to be.” come a week after the California Initially, CIF announced that Interscholastic Federation, the high schools would have two sports state’s high school sports sanction- seasons with traditional fall sports ing body, announced it was pushing in Season 1 and the winter and back the start date for official prac- spring sports in Season 2. Now, CIF tices from mid-December to and the state Public Health January. CIF governs some 1,605 Department are planning a member schools and some 800,000 reassessment scheduled for Jan. 4 student-athletes in California. and no sport to begin competition “CIF is going to follow the until Jan. 25. state’s lead when it comes to “It is a bit disheartening, but the COVID-19 safety precautions,” state is doing this out of an abun- said C.J. Johnston, Holtville High dance of caution for the kids and School’s athletic director and assis- their safety and the safety of their tant principal. “We all want to get families,” said Johnston, who is the kids back in the classroom, but also Holtville’s wrestling coach. it’s got to be done in the safest pos- Cohorting sible way. If we rush things and A new guideline issued by the there’s an outbreak, then who state that would have a big impact knows when we could get the kids on Imperial Valley high schools is back in the class or on the field.” “cohorting.” The state Public The Four Tiers Health Department is asking ath- If Imperial County scales the letes and coaches to cohort by team state’s COVID tiers and the stay-at- and refrain from participating with home order is lifted, more sports more than one team over the same would be able to begin. season. While the county is in the pur- Simply put, athletes would not ple tier, only outdoor, low-contact be able to play on more than one sports are permitted. For local high high school team in a season. CIF schools, that means cross country, had previously said athletes could golf, swimming, tennis and track participate in as many as three and field. sports in a season due to the short- When and if the county pro- ened and combined seasons. gresses to the substantial (red) tier, In the CIF proposal for the sec- then outdoor, moderate-contact ond sports season, all the typical sports would be allowed. High winter and spring sports would be school sports that could begin at playing at the same time: boys’ and that point include baseball, cheer- girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ leading, and softball. soccer, wrestling, baseball, softball, When Imperial County reaches track and field, boys’ and girls’ the moderate (orange) tier, then golf, and boys’ and girls’ tennis. outdoor, high-contact sports and Asking high school athletes to indoor, low-contact sports can start. choose just one sport when they For high schools, the sports would normally played one in winter and be football, soccer, and volleyball. another in spring could present a The fourth and final tier for the numbers problem for smaller county is the minimal (yellow) tier schools. that permits indoor, moderate-con- “If our kids are told they can tact sports and indoor, high-contact only play one sport, it’s going to be sports. For high school sports pur- detrimental to some of our more poses, that includes basketball and competitive sports,” Johnston said. wrestling. “It would also cause a problem “If and when we return to when it comes to being able to field sports, there are several considera- freshman or junior varsity teams. At tions that must be taken into Holtville, we just don’t have the account, such as associated risk number of student-athletes they Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, December 17, 2020 PAGE 5 Imperial County Represented On Border Patrol Cocaine Pills Seized Near Centro Sector arrested an illegal State’s Lithium Valley Commission Downtown Calexico alien Friday morning with a prior conviction for a sexual offense. CALEXICO, Calif. - El Centro The incident occurred at approxi- BY ELIZABETH VARIN Sector Border Patrol agents mately 8:13 a.m., when agents assigned to the Calexico Station assigned to the El Centro Station Nine of the seats on the state’s new Lithium seized a kettlebell package filled encountered a man who illegally Valley Commission have been filled. with cocaine Sunday morning. entered the United States 29 miles The California Energy Commission appointed The incident occurred at approxi- west of the Calexico Port of nine of the 14 designated commission members on mately 7:05 a.m., when a Remote Entry. Agents placed the man Wednesday, Dec. 9. Video Surveillance Operator noti- under arrest and transported him So far, Imperial County Supervisor Ryan fied agents of a kettlebell that was to the El Centro Sector Rally thrown over the international bor- Point for further processing. Kelley and Imperial Irrigation District Director der wall from Mexico into the Records checks revealed that the- James C. Hanks will serve, along with Comite United States. An agent respond- man, a 50-year-old illegal alien Civico Del Valle Executive Director Luis Olmedo, ed to the location and located the from Honduras, was convicted on Audubon California Salton Sea Program Director plastic wrapped kettlebell near June 6, 1997 for "Second Degree Frank Ruiz, Quechan Indian Tribe member downtown Calexico. The agent Child Sexual Assault" out of Manfred Scott and Torres Martinez Desert seized and transported the pack- Washington D.C. The man was Cahuilla Indian Tribe member Arthur Lopez. age back to the Calexico Border sentenced to 90 days in prison and Industry representatives include Jonathan Patrol Station for further process- 2 years probation for his convic- Weisgall with Berkshire Hathaway Energy, ing. There were no subjects iden- tions. Roderic Dolega with Ford Electric Vehicle tified in the incident. Additionally, an Immigration Purchasing and Rod Colwell with Controlled Comite Civico Del Valle Executive Director At the station, agents discovered Judge previously ordered the man Thermal Resources. Luis Olmedo 195 small white pills inside the removed from the United States The remaining appointments will be made by package that tested positive for on September 24, 1997. the California Public Utility Commission, the tion industry could mean to Imperial County here. the characteristics of cocaine. The man was processed for 8 USC Secretary of the California Natural Resources David Hochschild, chair of the California The total weight of cocaine pills 1326, Reentry of Removed Aliens Agency, the Senate Committee on Rules, the Energy Commission, said the appointees to the was 21.6 grams with and an esti- and will be held in federal custody speaker of the Assembly, and Gov. Gavin Lithium Valley Commission represent a “commit- mated street value of $1,944. pending his removal back to Newsom. ted and diverse group of stakeholders that will El Centro Sector turned over the Honduras. Assembly Bill 1657, authored by Assembly bring their expertise to the table.” CEC narcotics to the U.S. Drug In fiscal year 2021, which began member Eduardo Garcia, D-Coachella, requires Commissioner Karen Douglas further added that Enforcement Administration. Oct. 1, El Centro Sector Border the creation of the Lithium Valley Commission, the commission and the work they do has a direct Please visit www.cbp.gov to view Patrol agents arrested and/or additional news releases and other removed seven individuals either which will look into specific issues and potential nexus to the state’s restoration efforts at the Salton information pertaining to convicted or wanted on sexual incentives regarding lithium extraction and use in Sea. Customs and Border Protection. offense charges. California. In September, Newsom signed AB 1657 to cre- For all news, information and Please visit www.cbp.gov to view Upon his appointment, Supervisor Kelley said, ate the blue-ribbon commission meant to explore updates follow us on Twitter and additional news releases and other “Imperial County is rich in natural resources to and expand the state’s emerging lithium-recovery Instagram @USBPChiefELC. information pertaining to support the expansion of lithium extraction. This industry. Customs and Border Protection. exciting new industry has the potential to generate “After years of concerted advocacy, we have Convicted Sex Offender For all news, information and millions of dollars in revenue and jobs for our successfully secured California’s commitment to Arrested by Border Patrol updates follow us on Twitter and region. It is an honor to be a part of this new ven- explore the abundant lithium extraction, renewable Instagram @USBPChiefELC. ture representing Imperial County.” power potential of the Salton Sea geothermal OCOTILLO, Calif. - U.S. Border “I am proud to represent the IID on the Lithium resource area,” stated Assembly member Garcia in Patrol agents assigned to the El Valley Commission,” Hanks stated in an IID press a press release regarding the bill. “In addition to release. “The recovery of lithium from geothermal helping meet our clean energy goals, this commis- PUBLIC NOTICE brine is an exciting and significant new opportuni- sion could serve as a valuable lever of our state’s STATEMENT OF ABANDON- 672 Las Dunas St. ty for this industry. It has the potential to unleash economic recovery strategy. MENT OF USE OF FICTI- Imperial, CA 92251 millions of dollars in new economic infrastructure “The passage of AB 1657 is a major victory for TIOUS BUSINESS NAME This business conducted by: An development and job creation at the local and our region, especially for our most impoverished File No. 20-676 Individual regional level. As California continues to move communities who would benefit from the jobs a The following person(s) has I, Declare that all of the informa- aggressively on its clean energy and environmen- competitive lithium industry will bring to our (have) abandoned the use of the tion in this statement is true and tal goals, electrification of our transportation sec- area,” he added. following fictitious business correct. tor will require growing supplies of lithium batter- The commission is required to submit a report name(s) of: Signed: Martha Miramontes, ies. Why not have it come from our own state?” to the Legislature documenting its findings and Quality Assurance and Coding Owner Appointment to the commission will be effec- recommendations by Oct. 1, 2022. Masters Statement was filed with the tive on Jan. 1, when AB 1657 goes into effect. 672 Las Dunas St. Imperial County Clerk-Recorder Read the Calexico Chronicle’s further report- Imperial, CA 92251 on: December 3, 2020. ing on what the development of the lithium-extrac- County of Imperial I hereby certify that the foregoing The fictitious business name was is a correct copy of the original IID...... from page three filed in the office of the Imperial on file in my office. County Clerk-Recorder on: Chuck Storey/County Clerk- August 8, 2019. Recorder what followed, appointing a new accept my nomination.” to which he responded swiftly, The full name and residence Elise Puyot, Deputy president and vice president, took Hanks replied, “I will say this “no.” address of the person abandoning Legal 6435 multiple motions and at the end much. I will not serve as presi- After more discussion and the use of the listed fictitious Publish: Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2020 of the day, more than half of the dent. I have served multiple another failed vote, Hanks said business name is: Jan. 7, 2021 board had been nominated for the times. I’m not interested in serv- he would accept the nomination Martha Evelyn Miramontes position of president. ing as the president.” for the position. A motion to “We need a president and So how did Hanks, who said make Hanks president at the PUBLIC NOTICE vice president that will do the fol- clearly multiple times that he did beginning of 2021 passed 3-2, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ed above. lowing: develop a work plan with not want to be president of the with Hanks, Hamby, and NAME STATEMENT I, Declare that all of the informa- the full board’s participation, board, end up in that position? Gonzalez voting in the affirma- FILE NO.: 20-677 tion in this statement is true and conduct meetings with decorum, A lot of arm-twisting and tive. The following persons are con- correct. behave consistently with our motions for other members to be Gonzalez did attempt to ducting business as: Signature: Martha E. board policy, focus discussions president, that’s how. bridge what appears an obvious Quality Assurance & Coding Miramontes, Owner on the public’s business, not The decision came down to chasm that has formed between Masters LLC The filing of this statement does delivering personal attacks to newly elected Division 4 Hanks, Hamby, and himself, and 672 Las Dunas St. not of itself authorize the use in members of the board and pub- Director Javier Gonzalez. Cardenas and Galindo by nomi- Imperial, CA 92251 this State or a Fictitious Business lic,” Hamby said. “We need offi- Gonzalez said earlier in the nating Cardenas for the vice pres- Mailing Address: Name in Violation of the Rights cers that will conduct themselves meeting that he supported chang- idency. 404 West Heil Ave #323 of another under Federal, State or professionally and stick to board ing the governance policy, but “I respectfully decline. I am El Centro, CA 92243 Common Law. policy in service of the public. not to get ahead himself. not available to serve as vice County of Imperial Filed with the Imperial County “I’ve been taught that you “I support the proclamation. president,” Cardenas said. Full Name of Registrants: Clerk-Recorder on: December 3, cannot improve what you toler- That doesn’t mean I’m going to He added that he removed Quality Assurance and Coding 2020. ate, and the people of Imperial be supportive of a rookie,” he himself because he was not in Masters LLC NOTICE: This statement expires Valley stated in this election that said. “It should be at the discre- support of the first motion to 672 Las Dunas St. on: December 2, 2025. A new they did not tolerate what was tion of the board.” change the governance policy. Imperial, CA 92251 statement must be filed prior to going on at the IID board,” he “I’ll be honest, I’m in the The next motion came from This business conducted by: A the expiration date. added. “It is time that we deliver middle,” he said after voting Hanks, who nominated Hamby Limited Liability Company Chuck Storey/County Clerk- the improvement that they against having Hamby as presi- for the position of vice president. Articles of Incorporation: Recorder demanded. At this time, I would dent. “I was hoping Mr. Hanks That motion passed with a 3-2 202031510650 ElisePuyot, Deputy like to extend the offer to nomi- could be president.” vote, Cardenas and Galindo Registrant has not commenced to Legal 6434 nate Director Hanks to the office Galindo then asked if opposing it. transact business under the Publish: Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2020 of his choosing, if he’s willing to Gonzalez wanted to be president, Fictitious Business Name(s) list- Jan. 7, 2021 Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, December 17, 2020 Page 6 New Calexico Council Ready For Business, Outgoing Members Thanked English, continuing the rest of her speech primarily in Spanish, which she briefly addressed. “Spanish is the majority lan- guage spoken in the city, and for that reason, my communication will be in both languages, Spanish and English, for the best communication with each indi- vidual in the community,” Romo said. Calexico City Council member Camilo Garcia, the only member She also promised to listen to of the outgoing council chosen to remain by the voters, speaks everyone’s opinions and sugges- during the swearing-in ceremony on Friday, Dec. 10. CORISSA tions within the community and IBARRA PHOTO to work efficiently and cordially She took a moment to share people.” with the rest of the council and Newly elected Calexico City Council members Camilo Garcia her deep condolences to those Moreno also said by making staff to improve the city’s econo- (from left), Raul Ureña, Gloria Romo, and Javier Romo are residents in Calexico, the improvements to the city’s eco- my slowly but surely. sworn into office during a ceremony outside City Hall on the Imperial Valley, and south of the nomic development, health, and “I’m not going to lie to you. afternoon of Friday, Dec. 10. CORISSA IBARRA PHOTO border who have lost family public safety, he hopes to be able Our country, our state, our coun- members, friends, and loved to assist the community. following their official installa- ty, and our city are amid a great ones due to COVID by request- “Our city faces many chal- BY CELESTE tion was 23-year-old Ureña. economic and psychological cri- ing a minute of silence during lenges, including rising COVID SILVAALVAREZ Speaking entirely in Spanish, he sis due to the pandemic, and why her speech. cases and death, struggling small thanked voters for participating not say it, errors made in the Like many of his fellow businesses, a looming eviction Newly elected leaders of the in the election despite the pan- past,” Romo said while speaking council members, Javier Moreno crisis, and a significant fiscal Calexico City Council touched demic and took the time to high- in Spanish. “I want to make it spent the start of his speech impact to our city’s budget,” on their top priorities during a light issues exacerbating the clear, I come to work for every- thanking the community, voters, Moreno said. “Each citizen plays swearing-in ceremony, where already-deadly COVID crisis, one and because of everyone.” and city staff that had made the an indispensable role.” they shared their hopes of including pollution, diabetes, Romo also said the city afternoon ceremony possible. Moreno reiterated the need addressing local voters’ desire obesity, asthma, and the lack of “must be more active and inter- “I talked to people of all for the community to abide by for change following the ouster emergency assistance, improved act with all our commercial busi- walks of life, and I expressed in social-distancing measures, of all but two of the previous access to medical attention, and nesses” in Calexico and that she many different ways (how) I quarantine, and wearing masks council members in the Nov. 3 preventive care measures. will provide all the support she believe the government can as a group effort to combat the general election. “Today, Calexico awoke can during her time on the coun- serve the city,” Moreno said. spread of the coronavirus. All four of the new council with an air contamination two cil. “They all come from one funda- members, including three new- points higher than Beijing, “The city works for every- mental truth, the government Continued on page 8 comers — full-term members China,” Ureña. “This isn’t the body to provide the best services functions properly when it is Gloria G. Romo, Javier Moreno, first time; this happens regularly. for the basic necessities like accessible and accountable to the and appointed incumbent These high cases of chronic water, parks, recreational, etc.,” Camilo Garcia, and short-term, health issues related to the envi- she said. “I have come with all two-year member Raul Ureña — ronment are only complicated my strengths and experience to were sworn in near City Hall on more by COVID.” work in uniting the city with Thursday afternoon, Dec. 10. He also discussed how he you. Each sat at a safe distance on would like to bring a voice to The longtime Heffernan either side of Mayor Rosie those in the community he Memorial Healthcare District Arreola Fernandez, the sole believes have often been margin- Trustee said, “My priority will member of the council whose alized by the city, including be the transparency of this city seat was not up for election this those living in poverty, farm- council. A community well year, during an outdoor ceremo- workers, both Hispanic and informed will be the primary ini- ny that was live streamed in Filipino, African Americans and tiative of the new council, and I response to social-distancing Asian Americans that have come will ensure that.” measures. to call Calexico home. As a way of doing her part Outgoing council members Following Ureña, Romo also toward this effort, Romo prom- Lewis Pacheco, Bill Hodge, and thanked the community for vot- ised to keep the community Morris Reisin, all of whom lost ing and reaffirmed her commit- informed through all her various their bids to be re-seated, were ment to the citizens of Calexico. media platforms about any mat- Calexico City Council member Javier Moreno signs an oath of thanked during the ceremony. “I am committed to all the ters that are of the utmost impor- office form after being sworn in during a ceremony outside City The first new council mem- residents of Calexico and I will tance to the city and any projects Hall on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 10. CORISSA IBARRA ber to address the community not let you down,” Romo said in that may impact citizens. PHOTO Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, December 17, 2020 PAGE 7 Newly Re-Elected Calexico Unified School District Board Trustee

(LEFT) Newly re-elect- ed Calexico Unified School District board Trustee Enrique Alvarado is sworn into office on Monday, Dec. 14, during a district board meeting. (RIGHT) Newly elected Calexico Unified School District board Trustee Margarita Magallanes is sworn into office on Monday, Dec. 14, dur- ing a district board meeting.VIDEO SCREEN CAPTURES

Gonzalez-Buttner...... from page two Finnell’s statement closely AG’s Office’s Legal Opinions conflicting public duties. college board was scheduled for have fraudulently used in her follows Gonzalez-Buttner’s Unit, in his Dec. 2 response to “During my seven years on its regular meeting later in the 2017 candidacy filings is the announcement on Sunday, Dec. Gonzalez-Buttner. the County Board of Education, I day Dec. 16. And her criminal same address she used in her fil- 13, that she intended to retain her “For guidance, you should have not been aware of items that trial is expected to begin Feb. 1. ings for the Nov. 3 election, ICOE board seat while simulta- consult your local agency coun- would trigger Government Code Gonzalez-Buttner was initial- according to public records avail- neously serving as the newly sel or a private attorney.” 1099 findings of incompatibility ly charged with two felonies in able from the county Registrar’s elected board trustee for the On Wednesday, Gonzalez- between Imperial Valley College February 2019, an additional two Office. Imperial Community College Buttner stated that she hadn’t and the Imperial County Board of felonies in July 2019, and has She won the Nov. 3 election District. consulted any legal counsel for Education,” her letter to the AG’s denied all charges to date. over incumbent Louis Wong, Her announcement came ICOE because the board has no Office stated. Those charges include two who received 38.3 percent of the after having received guidance such counsel aside from the attor- On Wednesday, Finnell stated counts of perjury that allege she vote in comparison to the 61.7 from the state Attorney General’s neys who are hired by the ICOE that it would be appropriate and falsified her 2017 candidate percent she garnered. Office that did not explicitly state superintendent to serve exclu- prudent for Gonzalez-Buttner to intention statement under penalty Neither the ICOE nor IVC she would be required to vacate sively on behalf of the superin- choose which of the two trustee of perjury and had submitted a board’s bylaws contain any pro- the ICOE board seat upon being tendent. seats she wants to occupy and to California driver’s license appli- vision explicitly prohibiting a sworn in to serve on the IVC “If the County Board of resign from the other. cation in 2017 listing her father’s board member from simultane- board. Education chooses by vote to hire “The government code and Rockwood Avenue address in ously holding more than one pub- Her inquiry specifically its own attorney, who has a duty the law are clear that a holder of Calexico as her own. lic office, officials previously asked whether her simultaneous- of loyalty to the Board with no public office should not have The count of grand theft stated. The ICOE board’s bylaws ly holding the two public offices conflict of interest with the divided loyalties or even the alleges Gonzalez-Buttner has do outline 12 different scenarios would legally be considered County Superintendent, of course potential of the conflict of inter- illegally obtained ICOE board in which an ICOE board vacancy incompatible, as defined by state I would be glad to engage in any est or divided loyalties,” Finnell member stipends and health would occur and how to fill such Education Code. relevant discussions,” she stated stated. “While ICOE and IVC insurance under false pretenses, a vacancy. Her decision to retain both in an email. work closely for the benefit of the while the charge of filing a falsi- One such scenario includes a elected seats also comes amid an However, she did previously community at large, each institu- fied candidacy declaration determination that an individual ongoing criminal case in the point out that Pompeyo Tabarez tion should have board members alleges that she provided a fraud- simultaneously serving on two county Superior Court, where she Jr. and Helen Diaz Molina were that are dedicated 100 percent to ulent address on the document, publicly elected bodies constitut- is facing multiple felony charges both elected in November to the that institution.” which is a form not signed under ed an incompatibility of public related to election fraud. Heber Elementary School Gonzalez-Buttner’s term on penalty of perjury. offices, Finnell previously said. Those charges allege that in District and the Heber Public the ICOE board is scheduled to The Rockwood Avenue mid-2014 she had established her Utility District. expire in December 2022. Her address in Calexico that permanent residence, or “domi- “There are elected offices in swearing-in ceremony for the Gonzalez-Buttner is alleged to cile,” in Santa Clara County and which a person may serve con- did not live at the Calexico currently,” she stated in a Dec. 15 address she provided in her 2017 email in response to questions candidacy filings for the ICOE from this newspaper. board seat. Her Nov. 16 letter to the AG’s While the state AG’s Office Office stated that the sections of did not offer a formal legal opin- the state Education Code govern- ion regarding Gonzalez-Buttner’s ing the community college board inquiry, its guidance did cite a differ from those that establish 1973 ruling the agency made that the ICOE board and superinten- determined a Los Angeles dent’s oversight powers over K- Community College board mem- 12 school districts. ber could also legally serve Her letter further contended simultaneously as assistant that her position on both the IVC superintendent of education for and ICOE boards would not like- the state Board of Education. ly give rise to issues of incompat- “Please note that we are pro- ibility, as defined by California viding this opinion as a general Government Code Section 1099, resource and cannot comment on which prohibits a public official whether it reflects current law or from simultaneously holding two applies to any particular situa- different public offices if the tion,” said Marc Nolan, with the offices have overlapping and

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“As we move forward time for you to hold your elected was thankful and appreciative for Edward said there would be a Edward said as of noon, there through these unprecedented leaders accountable is now,” the work Lewis Pacheco, Bill total of 1,058 doses available for 24 of 26 intensive-care unit beds times, I want to make sure our Garcia said. “This is a time for Hodge, and Morris Reisin his hospital staff over the next filled. He said the good news was families get well and get all the action.” accomplished. two weeks, and he added that the the hospital had just received the help they need,” Moreno said. Garcia refrained from listing “You all have done a remark- second dose of the two-step staffing necessary to expand its He shared that he stands all the problems facing the city, able job during the term you process would follow in 21 to 28 ICU from 20 patients to 26 this ready beside the rest of the coun- because he believed that most cit- served,” she said. “We stood unit- days. The second Pfizer dose is week. cil members in ensuring “the city izens have come to know these ed as a team and worked diligent- 21 days after the first; it’s 28 days The hospital announced the government is more responsive issues all too well. ly to make our city of Calexico a later for the Moderna version. arrival of 33 medical staff mem- and accountable to its citizens.” “We know there’s issues that better community.” As far as how the vaccine will bers from the U.S. Department of He also pledged “no person, no go beyond the pandemic, pover- Hodge and Pacheco were pre- roll out at El Centro Regional, Health and Human Services’ home, no community will be ty, environmental challenges, that sented with plaques in recogni- Edward said it would be a calcu- Disaster Medical Assistance beyond the reach” of his call. have been here for many years,” tion of their service. Reisin was lated mixture of different staff Team on Monday, Dec. 14, “I’m committed to increasing he said. “Let's get to work. Let's not in attendance at the ceremo- members from different depart- according to a press release. transparency and openness, dis- make sure we address all the ny. He also did not attend the ments, so not all staffers from the ICU capacity for the Southern cussing the many issues that pressing issues.” final full meeting of the last same department would feel the California Region, of which impact our city,” he said. “So, we He said that some work goes council on Dec. 2. effects of vaccine at the same Imperial is a part along with 10 can more efficiently deliver serv- beyond the council and requires “The voters have spoken and time. In fact, the hospital would other nearby counties, continues ices and more effectively track the community to recognize that that needs to be respected,” attempt to inoculate its healthcare to plummet, dipping to a new low and communicate the progress the “commitment and responsi- Hodge said after receiving his workers at the end of their shifts, of 0.5 percent capacity, as of and achievements of our city.” bility is on all of us.” plaque. “I congratulate all the so each would have a few days to Wednesday. Moreno said he looks for- “You don’t need an authority new City Council members, but I recover from the vaccine, if they There are now four regions of ward to the opportunity to to tell you to wear a mask or not believe without a doubt that we, feel ill effects. the state under the trigger-point address issues involving the New to have mass gatherings,” Garcia the 2016 council, were one of the “The plan is complex,” of 15 percent ICU capacity. River, housing, homelessness, explained. “We don’t act alone; best city councils in the last 15 Edward said. “We have a lot of Southern California, the Greater senior citizens, and public safety we don’t live alone.” years.” different buckets at different Sacramento Region at 14.1 per- during his four-year term on the Garcia took a moment to Hodge highlighted the coun- times. … It’s like a military cent, the Bay Area Region at 12.9 council. address those voters who might cil members’ collaboration and machine.” percent, and the San Joaquin Camilo Garcia, who was not have voted for him. To them, often respectful manner with The vaccine is set to arrive as Valley at a shocking zero percent appointed by the last council to he promised to work hard to each other. He was also proud of the local hospitals continue to cumulative ICU capacity, all as fill the vacancy created by the make sure that he earns their the projects they were able to burst at the seams with COVID of Wednesday, Dec. 16. resignation of defamed council trust. accomplish and those for which patients and high volumes of Some 39.4 million member David Romero, who “I’ll make sure that I’ll work they laid the groundwork. patients in general. Californians, or 98.3 percent of pleaded guilty to federal public with you and reach out to you,” Pacheco reminded those in On Wednesday, the 161-bed the population, are now living corruption charges, shared his he said. “I’m not here to make attendance that the 2016 council El Centro hospital had a total under a regional stay-at-home appreciation and gratitude to promises, I’m here to propose to was elected during a time in patient census of 158, with 117 of order triggered by the ICU- those community members that make sure we work together.” which Calexico was $3.2 million those patients being COVID-pos- capacity levels. voted for him to retain a seat on Honoring the Outgoing in the red. itive. the council. Council Members “When we came on board, “The change is here, and the Mayor Fernandez said she that was our challenge. ... We PUBLIC NOTICE were in almost bankruptcy,” Pacheco recalled. To submit an obituary give STATEMENT OF ABANDON- 672 Las Dunas St. “I’m giving you a balanced MENT OF USE OF FICTI- Imperial, CA 92251 budget not in the red,” he said of us a call at (760) 339-4899 TIOUS BUSINESS NAME This business conducted by: An the current state of the city’s File No. 20-676 Individual finances. The following person(s) has I, Declare that all of the informa- Pacheco thanked those who or email us the (have) abandoned the use of the tion in this statement is true and voted for him, along with thank- following fictitious business correct. ing the city manager and other information to: name(s) of: Signed: Martha Miramontes, city staff for their support and Quality Assurance and Coding Owner help throughout his time on the [email protected] Masters Statement was filed with the council. 672 Las Dunas St. Imperial County Clerk-Recorder Imperial, CA 92251 on: December 3, 2020. County of Imperial I hereby certify that the foregoing The fictitious business name was is a correct copy of the original filed in the office of the Imperial on file in my office. County Clerk-Recorder on: Chuck Storey/County Clerk- August 8, 2019. Recorder The full name and residence Elise Puyot, Deputy address of the person abandoning Legal 6435 the use of the listed fictitious Publish: Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2020 business name is: Jan. 7, 2021 Martha Evelyn Miramontes PUBLIC NO TICE

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Redo, to a carpenter 68. Give new guns 31. Address with apostrophe A hearing on the petition will clerk. 17. Flying saucer acronym 69. *The night before Christmas 32. Stays somewhere be held in this court as follows: Petitioner: 18. Often-missed humor 70. Present 33. About to explode Date: January 29, 2021 Antonio Sandoval Jr. 19. *Hanukkah toy 71. *Like a Christmas sweater, 34. *Vixen follower Time: 8:30 a.m. 68 W. 2nd St. 21. *____ Santa, gift-giving tradi- often 36. Table extension Dept. 9 Heber, CA 92249 tion 72. Uncooked 38. Diamond's corner 23. Ides mo. 73. Adherents of Sikhism 42. Sign up again Address of court: (760) 337-1244 24. Part of a hammer 45. Divest one of a gun Superior Court of California, Filed: 25. Cook's leaf DOWN 49. "Slippery" tree County of Imperial Legal 6433 28. "Hey!" 1. Umbilical connection 51. Mark and Shania 939 West Main Street Publish: Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2020, 30. Brain's ____ system 2. *"Grandma got run ____ by a 54. 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Negative contraction Solutions on page 9 Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, December 17, 2020 PAGE 9 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE County Courthouse at 939 Main Land As Determined From The accepted, the Trustee may with- lender may hold more than one NO. FCC 4258 YOU ARE IN Street, El Centro, CA 92243 all Latest County Assessor's Roll Is: hold the issuance of the Trustee's mortgage or deed of trust on the DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF right, title and interest conveyed 621 South Brawley Avenue, Deed until funds become avail- property. NOTICE TO PROPER- TRUST DATED 05/15/2018. to and now held by it under said Brawley, Ca 92227 The street able to the payee or endorsee as a TY OWNER: The sale date UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION Deed of Trust in the property sit- address and other common desig- matter of right. If the Trustee is shown on this notice of sale may TO PROTECT YOUR PROPER- uated in said County and State nation if any, of the real property unable to convey title for any rea- be postponed one or more times TY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A described as: See Exhibit "A" described above is purported to son, the successful bidder's sole by the mortgagee, beneficiary, PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED attached hereto and made a part be: 621 South Brawley Avenue, and exclusive remedy shall be the trustee, or a court, pursuant to AN EXPLANATION OF THE hereof Exhibit "A" Legal BRAWLEY, CA 92227 APN: return of monies paid to the Section 2924g of the California NATURE OF THE PROCEED- Description The Land Referred 048-192-005-000 The under- Trustee and the successful bidder Civil Code. The law requires that ING AGAINST YOU, YOU To Herein Below Is Situated In signed Trustee disclaims any lia- shall have no further recourse. information about trustee sale SHOULD CONTACT A The City Of Brawley, County Of bility for any incorrectness of the The beneficiary under said Deed postponements be made available LAWYER. On 01/06/2021, at Imperial, State Of California, street address and other common of Trust heretofore executed and to you and to the public, as a 02:00PM, FOOTHILL CON- And Is Described As Follows: designation, if any, shown herein. delivered to the undersigned a courtesy to those not present at VEYANCE CORPORATION, a That Portion Of Lot 5 Of The Said sale will be made, but with- written Declaration of Default the sale. If you wish to learn California Corporation, as duly Southgate Subdivision, In The out covenant or warranty, express and Demand for Sale, and a writ- whether your sale date has been appointed Trustee under and pur- City Of Brawley, County Of or implied, regarding title, pos- ten Notice of Default and postponed, and, if applicable, the suant to Deed of Trust recorded Imperial, State Of California, As session, or encumbrances, to pay Election to Sell. The undersigned rescheduled time and date for the 05/22/2018, as Instrument No. Shown By Map On File In Book the remaining principal sum of caused said Notice of Default and sale of this property, you may call 2018009280, Book , Page , of 1 Page(S) 30, Of Final Maps, the note(s) secured by said Deed Election to Sell to be recorded in (818)248-0233 or visit this Official Records, executed by: Records Of Imperial County, of Trust, with interest thereon, as the county where the real proper- Internet Web site: www.foothill- NICHOLAS K. MAH, a married California, Described As provided in said note(s), ty is located. NOTICE TO conveyance.com, using the file man as his sole and separate Follows: Beginning At The advances, if any, under the terms POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you number assigned to this case (see property as Trustor(s), in the Northeast Corner Of Said Lot 5; of said Deed of Trust, fees, are considering bidding on this trustee sale number beginning office of the County Recorder of Thence West 148.75 Feet Along charges and expenses of the property lien, you should under- with "FCC"). Information about IMPERIAL County, State of The North Line Of Said Lot 5; Trustee and of the trusts created stand that there are risks involved postponements that are very short California, WILL SELLAT PUB- Thence South 128 Feet; Thence by said Deed of Trust, for the in bidding at a trustee auction. in duration or that occur close in LIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST South 45° East, 35.88 Feet To amount reasonably estimated to You will be bidding on a lien, not time to the scheduled sale may BIDDER FOR CASH, payable at The Southeasterly Line Of Said be $150,109.20 (at the time of the on the property itself. Placing the not immediately be reflected in time of sale in lawful money of Lot 5; Thence North Along The initial publication of the Notice highest bid at a trustee auction the telephone information or on the United States (in the forms East Line Of Said Lot, 30 Feet To of Trustee's Sale). It is possible does not automatically entitle the Internet Web site. The best which are lawful tender in the The Point Of Beginning Note: that at the time of sale, the you to free and clear ownership way to verify postponement United States) and/or cashier's, For Information Purposes Only, amount owing will be greater of the property. You should also information is to attend the certified or other checks specified For Which The Company than this amount or that the open- be aware that the lien being auc- scheduled sale. Date: 12/09/2020 in Civil Code Section 2924h Assumes No Liability For Any ing bid may be less than the total tioned off may be a junior lien. If FOOTHILL CONVEYANCE (payable in full at time of sale) Inaccuracies Or Omissions, The indebtedness due. In the event you are the highest bidder at the CORPORATION, as said Trustee AT: At the North entrance to the Purported Street Address Of Said that tender other than cash is auction, you are or may be Cameron Kessinger, Vice PUBLIC NOTICE responsible for paying off all President Authorized Signature liens senior to the lien being auc- 3221 North Verdugo Road, NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC tioned off, before you can receive Glendale, CA 91208 (818) 248- FOR clear title to the property. You are 0233 THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPT- VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES encouraged to investigate the ING TO COLLECT A DEBT existence, priority, and size of AND ANY INFORMATION The City of Calexico encourages interested residents to apply for positions on City Boards, Commissions outstanding liens that may exist OBTAINED WILL BE USED and Committees. The City is now accepting applications to serve on the following City Boards, on this property by contacting the FOR THAT PURPOSE Commissions and Committees: county recorder's office or a title NPP0372397 To: IMPERIAL insurance company, either of VALLEY WEEKLY 12/17/2020, Planning Commission which may charge you a fee for 12/24/2020, 12/31/2020 Police Commission this information. If you consult Legal 6432 Parks, Recreation, Beautification, and Senior Services Commission either of these resources, you Personnel Commission should be aware that the same Business Improvement District (BID) Arts and Historical Commission Library Board of Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Sales Tax Citizen Advisory Committee (Measure H) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Signature: Patricia Jean Castaneda, Economic Development Commission and Financial Advisory Commission STATEMENT Owner FILE NO.: 20-685 The filing of this statement does not Any individuals interested in serving in any of these boards, commissions or committees to must submit The following person is conducting of itself authorize the use in this State a letter of interest and application to the City Clerk either by e-mail at [email protected], by mail business as: or a Fictitious Business Name in or personal delivery at: Desert Aircraft Rental Violation of the Rights of another Imperial County Airport under Federal, State or Common 1099 Airport Rd. Law. City of Calexico Imperial, CA 92251 Filed with the Imperial County 608 Heber Avenue County of Imperial Clerk-Recorder on: December 9, Calexico, CA 92231 Mailing Address: 2020. Attn: City Clerk's Office 3988 John Vickers Ct. NOTICE: This statement expires on: El Centro, CA 92243 December 8, 2025. A new statement Please submit letters of interest and application by 5:00p.m. on January 7, 2021.Applications may be Full Name of Registrant: must be filed prior to the expiration picked up at the City Clerk's office or at the city website: www.calexico.ca.gov/announcements. Patricia Jean Castaneda date. 3988 John Vickers Ct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- El Centro, CA 92243 Recorder For additional information please see the Municipal Code Section 2.19 at www.calexico.ca.gov or contact This business conducted by: An Elise Puyot, Deputy the City Clerk's office at (760) 768-2102. Individual Legal 6431 Registrant has not commenced to Publish: Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2020 Jan. 7, Legal 6035 Publish: Dec. 17, 2020 transact business under the Fictitious 2021 Business Name(s) listed above. PUBLIC NOTICE I, Declare that all of the information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE OF PETITION TO unless they have waived notice or California Probate Code, or (2) 60 ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: consented to the proposed action.) days from the date of mailing or Gen Yen Ma aka Wong Gen Yen The independent administration personal delivery to you of a Crossword Puzzle Solutions De Ma, aka Gen Y Ma, aka Wong authority will be granted unless an notice under section 9052 of the Gen Yen, aka Gen Yen Wong De interested person files an objection California Probate Code. from page 8 Ma, aka Yen Gen Wong to the petition and shows good Other California statutes and CASE NUMBER: EPR000824 cause why the court should not legal authority may affect your To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- grant the authority. rights as a creditor. You may tors, contingent creditors, and per- A hearing on the petition will be want to consult with an attorney sons who may otherwise be inter- held in this court as follows: knowledgeable in California ested in the will or estate, or both, Date: January 29, 2021 law. of: Gen Yen Ma aka Wong Gen Time: 8:30 a.m. You may examine the file kept Yen De Ma, aka Wong Gen Yen, Dept. 9 by the court. If you are a person aka Gen Y Ma, aka Gen Yen Address of court: interested in the estate, you may Wong De Ma, aka Yen Gen Superior Court of California, file with the court a Request for Wong County of Imperial Special Notice (form DE-154) of A Petition for Probate has been 939 West Main Street the filing of an inventory and filed by: Luis Ma in the Superior El Centro, CA 92243 appraisal of estate assets or of any Court of California, County of: If you object to the granting of the petition or account as provided in IMPERIAL petition, you should appear at the Probate Code section 1250. A The Petition for Probate requests hearing and state your objections Request for Special Notice form is that Luis Ma be appointed as per- or file written objections with the available from the court clerk. sonal representative to administer court before the hearing. Your Petitioner: the estate of the decedent. appearance may be in person or by 1234 N Maple Av The petition requests authority to your attorney. Heber, CA 92249 administer the estate under the If you are a creditor or a contin- 760-756-8529 Independent Administration of gent creditor of the decedent, Electronically Filed Estates Act. (This authority will you must file your claim with the Dec. 4, 2020 allow the personal representative court and mail a copy to the per- Superior Court of California, to take many actions without sonal representative appointed by County of Imperial PUBLIC NOTICE obtaining court approval. Before the court within the later of either Maria Rhinehart, Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature: Jose Angel Rodriguez, taking certain very important (1) four months from the date of By Jocelyn Pradis, Deputy NAME STATEMENT Owner actions, however, the personal first issuance of letters to a gener- Legal 6429 FILE NO.: 20-632 The filing of this statement does representative will be required to al personal representative, as Publish: Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2020 The following person is conduct- not of itself authorize the use in give notice to interested persons defined in section 58(b) of the ing business as: this State or a Fictitious Business Voltrust Electrical Engineering Name in Violation of the Rights PUBLIC NOTICE 1427 N 18th St. of another under Federal, State or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME This business conducted by: A Law. El Centro, CA 92243 Common Law. STATEMENT Corporation Filed with the Imperial County County of Imperial Filed with the Imperial County FILE NO.: 20-645 Articles of Incorporation: C3266662 Clerk-Recorder on: November 19, Full Name of Registrant: Clerk-Recorder on: November The following persons are conduct- Registrant commenced to transact 2020. Jose Angel Rodriguez 13, 2020. ing business as: business under the Fictitious NOTICE: This statement expires on: 1427 N 18th St. NOTICE: This statement expires Calexico Fuel And Food Business Name(s) listed above on: November 18, 2025. A new state- El Centro, CA 92243 on: November 12, 2025. A new 940 S Imperial Ave. November 3, 2020. ment must be filed prior to the expi- This business conducted by: An statement must be filed prior to Calexico, CA 92231 I, Declare that all of the information ration date. Individual the expiration date. County of Imperial in this statement is true and correct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Mailing Address: Signature: Mohammad N. Ahmadi, Recorder Registrant has not commenced to Chuck Storey/County Clerk- 3669 MT Diablo Blvd. President Elise Puyot, Deputy transact business under the Recorder LaFayette, CA 94549 The filing of this statement does not Legal 6033 Fictitious Business Name(s) list- Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Full Name of Registrants: of itself authorize the use in this State Publish: Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ed above. Legal 6426 Petromart Retail Group, Inc. or a Fictitious Business Name in I, Declare that all of the informa- Publish: Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 3669 MT Diablo Blvd Violation of the Rights of another tion in this statement is true and 2020 LaFayette, CA 94549 under Federal, State or Common correct. Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, December 17, 2020 PAGE 10 PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME I, Declare that all of the information STATEMENT in this statement is true and correct. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME LaFayette, CA 94549 Violation of the Rights of another FILE NO.: 20-643 Signature: Mohammad N. Ahmadi, STATEMENT This business conducted by: A under Federal, State or Common The following persons are conduct- President FILE NO.: 20-644 Corporation Law. ing business as: The filing of this statement does not The following persons are conduct- Articles of Incorporation: C3266662 Filed with the Imperial County Niland Fuel and Food of itself authorize the use in this State ing business as: Registrant commenced to transact Clerk-Recorder on: November 19, 8004 CA-111 or a Fictitious Business Name in El Centro Fuel and Food business under the Fictitious 2020. Niland, CA 92257 Violation of the Rights of another 1690 S 4th St. Business Name(s) listed above on: NOTICE: This statement expires on: County of Imperial under Federal, State or Common El Centro, CA 92243 November 3, 2020. November 18, 2025. A new state- Mailing Address: Law. County of Imperial I, Declare that all of the information ment must be filed prior to the expi- 3669 MT Diablo Blvd. Filed with the Imperial County Mailing Address: in this statement is true and correct. ration date. LaFayette, CA 94549 Clerk-Recorder on: November 19, 3669 MT Diablo Blvd. Signature: Mohammad N. Ahmadi, Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Full Name of Registrants: 2020. LaFayette, CA 94549 President Recorder Petromart Retail Group, Inc. NOTICE: This statement expires on: Full Name of Registrants: The filing of this statement does not Elise Puyot, Deputy 3669 MT Diablo Blvd November 18, 2025. A new state- Petromart Retail Group, Inc. of itself authorize the use in this State Legal 6428 LaFayette, CA 94549 ment must be filed prior to the expi- 3669 MT Diablo Blvd or a Fictitious Business Name in Publish: Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 This business conducted by: A ration date. Corporation Chuck Storey/County Clerk- PUBLIC NOTICE Articles of Incorporation: C3266662 Recorder Registrant commenced to transact Elise Puyot, Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS C3194328 Common Law. business under the Fictitious Legal 6423 NAME STATEMENT Registrant commenced to trans- Filed with the Imperial County Business Name(s) listed above on: Publish: Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 FILE NO.: 20-655 act business under the Fictitious Clerk-Recorder on: November November 3, 2020. The following persons are con- Business Name(s) listed above 23, 2020. ducting business as: on: September 15, 2009 NOTICE: This statement expires PUBLIC NOTICE Calexico Transit System I, Declare that all of the informa- on: November 22, 2025. A new FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME I, Declare that all of the information 542 Grant St. tion in this statement is true and statement must be filed prior to STATEMENT in this statement is true and correct. Calexico, CA 92231 correct. the expiration date. FILE NO.: 20-649 Signature: Mohammad N. Ahmadi, Full Name of Registrants: Signature: Jovan L. Castro, Chuck Storey/County Clerk- The following persons are conduct- President Imperial Rapid Service Inc. President Recorder ing business as: The filing of this statement does not 542 Grant St. The filing of this statement does Elise Puyot, Deputy Brawley Fuel And Food of itself authorize the use in this State Calexico, CA 92231 not of itself authorize the use in Legal 6032 395 W Main St. or a Fictitious Business Name in This business conducted by: A this State or a Fictitious Business Publish: Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, Brawley, CA 92227 Violation of the Rights of another Corporation Name in Violation of the Rights 2020 County of Imperial under Federal, State or Common Articles of Incorporation: of another under Federal, State or Mailing Address: Law. 3669 MT Diablo Blvd. Filed with the Imperial County PUBLIC NOTICE LaFayette, CA 94549 Clerk-Recorder on: November 23, Full Name of Registrants: 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Corporation of another under Federal, State or Petromart Retail Group, Inc. NOTICE: This statement expires on: NAME STATEMENT Articles of Incorporation: Common Law. 3669 MT Diablo Blvd November 22, 2025. A new statement FILE NO.: 20-673 C3731651 Filed with the Imperial County LaFayette, CA 94549 must be filed prior to the expiration The following persons are con- Registrant commenced to trans- Clerk-Recorder on: December 2, This business conducted by: A date. ducting business as: act business under the Fictitious 2020. Corporation Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Management Services Group Business Name(s) listed above NOTICE: This statement expires Articles of Incorporation: C3266662 Recorder MSG Rentals on: December 5, 2014 on: December 1, 2025. A new Registrant commenced to transact Elise Puyot, Deputy MSG Property Management I, Declare that all of the informa- statement must be filed prior to business under the Fictitious Legal 6427 Business Name(s) listed above on: Publish: Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 1099 Chaparral Dr. tion in this statement is true and the expiration date. November 3, 2020. El Centro, CA 92243 correct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- County of Imperial Signature: Luke A. Thannikary, Recorder PUBLIC NOTICE Full Name of Registrants: President Elise Puyot, Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME I, Declare that all of the information Management Services Group The filing of this statement does Legal 6425 STATEMENT in this statement is true and correct. 1099 Chaparral Dr. not of itself authorize the use in Publish: Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, FILE NO.: 20-621 Signature: Hector Manuel Perez El Centro, CA 92243 this State or a Fictitious Business 2020 The following person is conducting Martinez, Owner business as: The filing of this statement does not This business conducted by: A Name in Violation of the Rights Sharp Transportation of itself authorize the use in this State PUBLIC NOTICE 825 Salvador Guillin St. or a Fictitious Business Name in Calexico, CA 92231 Violation of the Rights of another FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2311 Shelby Marie Ave. under Federal, State or Common County of Imperial under Federal, State or Common STATEMENT Imperial, CA 92251 Law. Mailing Address: Law. FILE NO.: 20-656 This business conducted by: Filed with the Imperial County 120 A Rockwood Ave. Filed with the Imperial County The following persons are conduct- CoPartners Clerk-Recorder on: November 24, PMB 40202 Clerk-Recorder on: November 5, ing business as: Registrant commenced to transact 2020. Calexico, CA 92231 2020. JN Transport business under the Fictitious NOTICE: This statement expires on: Full Name of Registrant: NOTICE: This statement expires on: Eternos Transport Business Name(s) listed above on: November 23, 2025. A new state- Hector Manuel Perez Martinez November 4, 2025. A new statement 2311 Shelby Marie Ave. November 18, 2020. ment must be filed prior to the expi- 825 Salvador Guillin St. must be filed prior to the expiration Imperial, CA 92251 I, Declare that all of the information ration date. Calexico, CA 92231 date. County of Imperial in this statement is true and correct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- This business conducted by: An Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Full Name of Registrants: Signature: Jaime Gonzalez Godinez Recorder Individual Recorder Jaime Gonzalez Godinez The filing of this statement does not Elise Puyot, Deputy Registrant has not commenced to Elise Puyot, Deputy 2311 Shelby Marie Ave. of itself authorize the use in this State Legal 6415 transact business under the Fictitious Legal 6031 Imperial, CA 92251 or a Fictitious Business Name in Publish: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 Business Name(s) listed above. Publish: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 Norma Gonzalez Violation of the Rights of another

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR Proposed name: for the objection at least two court Superior Court of California, County Date: November 24, 2020 CHANGE OF NAME Efrem Adler De La Peña Sandoval days before the matter is scheduled of Imperial L. Brooks Anderholt CASE NUMBER: ECU001667 Santiago Yahir De la Peña to be heard and must appear at the 939 W. Main Street Judge of the Superior Court TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Sandoval hearing to show cause why the peti- El Centro, CA 92243 Filed: Petitioner (name): Guadalupe THE COURT ORDERS that all tion should not be granted. If no writ- A copy of this Order to Show Cause 11/24/2020 Sandoval Juarez & Mario Alberto persons interested in this matter ten objection is timely filed, the court shall be published at least once each Superior Court De La Peña Pliego filed a petition appear before this court at the hear- may grant the petition without a week for four successive weeks prior County of Imperial with this court for a decree changing ing indicated below to show cause, if hearing. to the date set for hearing on the peti- Clerk of the Court names as follows: any, why the petition for change of NOTICE OF HEARING tion in the following newspaper of By: Joselyn Pradis, Deputy Present name : name should not be granted. Any per- Date: January 19, 2021 general circulation, printed in this Legal 6028 Efrem Adler Sandoval De La Pena son objecting to the name changes Time: 8:30 a.m. county (specify newspaper): Publish: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 Santiago Yahir Sandoval De La described above must file a written Dept.: 9 Calexico Chronicle/Imperial Valley Pena objection that includes the reasons The address of the court is: Weekly PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Signature: Ricardo S. Duran, Owner FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME El Centro, CA 92243 under Federal, State or Common STATEMENT The filing of this statement does not STATEMENT This business conducted by: Law. FILE NO.: 20-652 of itself authorize the use in this State FILE NO.: 20-647 CoPartners Filed with the Imperial County The following person is conducting or a Fictitious Business Name in The following persons are conduct- Registrant commenced to transact Clerk-Recorder on: November 23, business as: Violation of the Rights of another ing business as: business under the Fictitious 2020. JOI Trucking under Federal, State or Common California Workers Business Name(s) listed above on: NOTICE: This statement expires on: 652 N 11th St. Law. 848 Lee Ave. November 20, 2020. November 22, 2025. A new state- Brawley, CA 92227 Filed with the Imperial County Calexico, CA 92231 I, Declare that all of the information ment must be filed prior to the expi- County of Imperial Clerk-Recorder on: November 23, County of Imperial in this statement is true and correct. ration date. Full Name of Registrant: 2020. Full Name of Registrants: Signature: Daniel Gonzalez Haro, Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Ricardo Duran NOTICE: This statement expires on: Daniel Gonzalez Haro Partner Recorder 652 N 11th St. November 22, 2025. A new state- 848 Lee Ave. The filing of this statement does not Elise Puyot, Deputy Brawley, CA 92227 ment must be filed prior to the expi- Calexico, CA 92231 of itself authorize the use in this State Legal 6413 This business conducted by: An ration date. Sergio Samuel Alvarez Haro or a Fictitious Business Name in Publish: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 Individual Chuck Storey/County Clerk- 586 Westwind Dr. Violation of the Rights of another Registrant commenced to transact Recorder business under the Fictitious Businss Elise Puyot, Deputy PUBLIC NOTICE Name(s) listed above on: November Legal 6420 23, 2020. Publish: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME El Centro, CA 92243 Violation of the Rights of another I, Declare that all of the information STATEMENT This business conducted by: A under Federal, State or Common in this statement is true and correct. FILE NO.: 20-651 Limited Liability Company Law. The following persons are conduct- Articles of Incorporation: Filed with the Imperial County PUBLIC NOTICE ing business as: 201931710221 Clerk-Recorder on: November 23, The Headstash Market Place Registrant has not commenced to 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS I, Alex L. Morales Jr Declare that 1540 S Dogwood Rd. transact business under the Fictitious NOTICE: This statement expires on: NAME STATEMENT all of the information in this El Centro, CA 92243 Business Name(s) listed above. November 22, 2025. A new state- FILE NO.: 20-650 statement is true and correct. County of Imperial I, Alex L. Morales Jr Declare that all ment must be filed prior to the expi- The following persons are con- Signature:Alex L. Morales Jr., Mailing Address: of the information in this statement is ration date. ducting business as: CEO 511 W. Euclid Ave. true and correct. Chuck Storey/County Clerk- El Mercado De Headstash The filing of this statement does El Centro, CA 92243 Signature: Alex L. Morales Jr., CEO Recorder 200 W. Cole Rd. not of itself authorize the use in Full Name of Registrants: The filing of this statement does not Elise Puyot, Deputy Calexico, CA 92231 this State or a Fictitious Business A & M Elite Commerce LLC of itself authorize the use in this State Legal 6416 County of Imperial Name in Violation of the Rights 511 W. Euclid Ave. or a Fictitious Business Name in Publish: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 Mailing Address: of another under Federal, State or 511 W. Euclid Ave. Common Law. El Centro, CA 92243 Filed with the Imperial County Full Name of Registrants: Clerk-Recorder on: November A & M Elite Commerce LLC 23, 2020. 511 W. Euclid Ave. NOTICE: This statement expires El Centro, CA 92243 on: November 22, 2025. A new This business conducted by: A statement must be filed prior to Limited Liability Company the expiration date. Articles of Incorporation: Chuck Storey/County Clerk- 201931710221 Recorder Registrant has not commenced to Elise Puyot, Deputy transact business under the Legal 6414 Fictitious Business Name(s) list- Publish: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ed above. Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, December 17, 2020 PAGE 11

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ister the estate of the decedent. A hearing on the petition will with the court and mail a copy to by the court. If you are a person ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: The petition requests authority to be held in this court as follows: the personal representative interested in the estate, you may Irene Lopez aka Irene Palomares administer the estate under the Date: January 8, 2021 appointed by the court within the file with the court a Request for Nieblas Independent Administration of Time: 8:30 a.m. later of either (1) four months Special Notice (form DE-154) of CASE NUMBER: EPR01970 Estates Act. (This authority will Dept. 9 from the date of first issuance of the filing of an inventory and To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- allow the personal representative Address of court: letters to a general personal rep- appraisal of estate assets or of tors, contingent creditors, and to take many actions without Superior Court of California, resentative, as defined in section any petition or account as provid- persons who may otherwise be obtaining court approval. Before County of Imperial 58(b) of the California Probate ed in Probate Code section 1250. interested in the will or estate, or taking certain very important 939 West Main Street Code, or (2) 60 days from the A Request for Special Notice both, of: Irene Lopez aka Irene actions, however, the personal El Centro, CA 92243 date of mailing or personal deliv- form is available from the court Palomares Nieblas representative will be required to If you object to the granting of ery to you of a notice under sec- clerk. A Petition for Probate has been give notice to interested persons the petition, you should appear at tion 9052 of the California Attorney for petitioner: filed by: Imperial County unless they have waived notice or the hearing and state your objec- Probate Code. Imperial County Public Public Administrator in the consented to the proposed tions or file written objections Other California statutes and Administrator Superior Court of California, action.) The independent admin- with the court before the hearing. legal authority may affect your 778 West State Street County of: IMPERIAL istration authority will be granted Your appearance may be in per- rights as a creditor. You may El Centro, CA 92243 The Petition for Probate requests unless an interested person files son or by your attorney. want to consult with an attor- (442) 265-7000 that Imperial County Public an objection to the petition and If you are a creditor or a con- ney knowledgeable in Filed: December 8, 2020 Administrator be appointed as shows good cause why the court tingent creditor of the dece- California law. Legal 6430 personal representative to admin- should not grant the authority. dent, you must file your claim You may examine the file kept Publish: Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2020,

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO to take many actions without If you object to the granting of date of mailing or personal deliv- A Request for Special Notice ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: obtaining court approval. Before the petition, you should appear at ery to you of a notice under sec- form is available from the court George B. Cobarruvia taking certain very important the hearing and state your objec- tion 9052 of the California clerk. CASE NUMBER: EPR000482 actions, however, the personal tions or file written objections Probate Code. Attorney for petitioner: To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- representative will be required to with the court before the hearing. Other California statutes and Imperial County Public tors, contingent creditors, and give notice to interested persons Your appearance may be in per- legal authority may affect your Administrator persons who may otherwise be unless they have waived notice or son or by your attorney. rights as a creditor. You may 778 West State Street interested in the will or estate, or consented to the proposed If you are a creditor or a con- want to consult with an attor- El Centro, CA 92243 both, of: George B. Cobarruvia action.) The independent admin- tingent creditor of the dece- ney knowledgeable in (442) 265-7000 A Petition for Probate has been istration authority will be granted dent, you must file your claim California law. Electronically Filed filed by: Imperial County unless an interested person files with the court and mail a copy to You may examine the file kept Superior Court of California, Public Administrator in the an objection to the petition and the personal representative by the court. If you are a person County of Imperial Superior Court of California, shows good cause why the court appointed by the court within the interested in the estate, you may 11/24/2020 at 02:22:45 PM County of: IMPERIAL should not grant the authority. later of either (1) four months file with the court a Request for By Astridd Weirner, Deputy The Petition for Probate requests A hearing on the petition will from the date of first issuance of Special Notice (form DE-154) of Clerk that Imperial County Public be held in this court as follows: letters to a general personal rep- the filing of an inventory and Legal 6419 Administrator be appointed as Date: December 18, 2020 resentative, as defined in section appraisal of estate assets or of Publish: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2020 personal representative to admin- Time: 8:30 a.m. 58(b) of the California Probate any petition or account as provid- ister the estate of the decedent. Dept. 9 Code, or (2) 60 days from the ed in Probate Code section 1250. The petition requests authority to Address of court: PUBLIC NOTICE administer the estate under the Superior Court of California, Independent Administration of County of Imperial NOTICE OF PETITION TO authority will be granted unless an personal delivery to you of a Estates Act. (This authority will 939 West Main Street ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: interested person files an objec- notice under section 9052 of the allow the personal representative El Centro, CA 92243 Marta Alicia Carrico tion to the petition and shows California Probate Code. CASE NUMBER: EPR000822 good cause why the court should Other California statutes and PUBLIC NOTICE To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- not grant the authority. legal authority may affect your FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The registrant commenced to trans- tors, contingent creditors, and per- A hearing on the petition will be rights as a creditor. You may STATEMENT act business under the fictitious busi- sons who may otherwise be inter- held in this court as follows: want to consult with an attorney File No. 202010000634 ness name or names listed above on ested in the will or estate, or both, Date: December 18, 2020 knowledgeable in California The following person(s) is doing Not Applicable of: Marta Alicia Carrico, aka Time: 8:30 a.m. law. business as: /s/ Junio Flores, Managing Member Marta A. Carrico, aka Marta Dept. 9 You may examine the file kept Solo Fitness Equipment, 201 S 4th This statement was filed with the Carrico Address of court: by the court. If you are a person St., El Centro, CA 92243, County of County Clerk of Imperial County on A Petition for Probate has been Superior Court of California, interested in the estate, you may Imperial . 11/13/2020. filed by: Adriana Carrico in the County of Imperial file with the court a Request for Solos Fitness Limited Liability Co., CHUCK STOREY, County Clerk Superior Court of California, 939 West Main Street Special Notice (form DE-154) of 201 S. 4th St., El Centro, CA 92243 By: Victoria Camarillo, Deputy County of: IMPERIAL El Centro, CA 92243 the filing of an inventory and This business is conducted by A 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/20 The Petition for Probate requests If you object to the granting of the appraisal of estate assets or of any Limited Liability Company. CNS-3412068# that Adriana Carrico be appoint- petition, you should appear at the petition or account as provided in Articles of Incorporation: CALEXICO CHRONICLE 201929010487 Legal 6027 ed as personal representative to hearing and state your objections Probate Code section 1250. A administer the estate of the dece- or file written objections with the Request for Special Notice form is PUBLIC NOTICE dent. court before the hearing. Your available from the court clerk. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR NOTICE OF HEARING The petition requests authority to appearance may be in person or by Attorney for petitioner: CHANGE OF NAME Date: December 18, 2020 administer the estate under the your attorney. Patrick M. Pace CASE NUMBER: ECU001628 Time: 8:30 a.m. Independent Administration of If you are a creditor or a contin- PINNEY, CALDWELL & PACE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Dept.: 7 Estates Act. (This authority will gent creditor of the decedent, 444 South Eighth Street, Suite A Petitioner (name): Alma Corina The address of the court is: allow the personal representative you must file your claim with the El Centro, CA 92243 Gaxiola Duran filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County to take many actions without court and mail a copy to the per- (760) 352-7800 this court for a decree changing of Imperial obtaining court approval. Before sonal representative appointed by Electronically Filed names as follows: 939 W. Main Street Present name : El Centro, CA 92243 taking certain very important the court within the later of either Superior Court of California, Gaxiola Duran A copy of this Order to Show Cause actions, however, the personal (1) four months from the date of County of Imperial Proposed name: shall be published at least once each representative will be required to first issuance of letters to a gener- 12/1/2020 at 01:36:11 PM Ernesto Yael Gaxiola Duran week for four successive weeks prior give notice to interested persons al personal representative, as By Astridd Weirner, Deputy Clerk THE COURT ORDERS that all to the date set for hearing on the peti- unless they have waived notice or defined in section 58(b) of the Legal 6418 persons interested in this matter tion in the following newspaper of consented to the proposed action.) California Probate Code, or (2) 60 Publish: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2020 appear before this court at the hear- general circulation, printed in this The independent administration days from the date of mailing or ing indicated below to show cause, if county (specify newspaper): any, why the petition for change of Calexico Chronicle/Imperial Valley name should not be granted. Any Weekly person objecting to the name changes Date: October 22, 2020 CLASSIFIED ADS described above must file a written Jeffrey B. Jones objection that includes the reasons Judge of the Superior Court for the objection at least two court Filed: days before the matter is scheduled to Superior Court of California, County be heard and must appear at the hear- of Imperial ing to show cause why the petition 10/22/2020 at 10:32:10 AM should not be granted. If no written By: Fabian Felix, Deputy Clerk objection is timely filed, the court Legal 6026 may grant the petition without a hear- Publish: Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, ing. 2020

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME in this statement is true and correct. STATEMENT Signature: Karla De La Cruz, Owner FILE NO.: 20-624 The filing of this statement does not The following person is conducting of itself authorize the use in this State business as: or a Fictitious Business Name in IV Fabrication Assistance Violation of the Rights of another Services under Federal, State or Common 1233 Rancho Frontera Avenue Law. Calexico, CA 92231 Filed with the Imperial County County of Imperial Clerk-Recorder on: November 06, Full Name of Registrant: 2020. Karla De la Cruz NOTICE: This statement expires on: 1233 Rancho Frontera Avenue November 05, 2025. A new state- Calexico, CA 92231 ment must be filed prior to the expi- This business conducted by: An ration date. Individual Chuck Storey/County Clerk- Registrant has not commenced to Recorder transact business under the Fictitious Victoria Camarillo, Deputy Business Name(s) listed above. Legal 6421 I, Declare that all of the information Publish: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, December 17, 2020 PAGE 12 Santa...... from page one Most kids are on their best was then republished in papers ladies are still in love with their pher takes about two to three behavior this time of the year across America under the title, “A Barbies and that young men love poses, depending on the package because they don’t want to be on Visit from St. Nicholas.” The their PlayStations, or even just purchased. Within a few minutes, Santa’s naughty list. Santa is pre- Saturday Evening Post also print- computers, or techi stuff in general customers receive their photo pared to answer all the questions ed the poem in its Jan. 7, 1826, edi- … with the Pokémon pulling a package. asked of him by the girls and boys, tion. very close third. Ho, ho, ho,” Kids can drop off their letters one of which does include, “Am I Rudolph came along in 1939 laughs Santa. “I get a lot of or cards in the Santa mailbox when on the naughty list?” as part of a Montgomery Ward requests for toys, and I tell them as a photo session is not taking place. Yet Giawna — the 6-year-old Christmas promotion. In 1949, long as they don’t mind it being “Every day I open the letters in from the start of this tale — only Rudolph became even more popu- made of wood.” the mailbox and then give them to wanted to know, “What do rein- lar when Gene Autry recorded the When asked what he desires my elves for processing,” Santa deers eat?” song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed for the world this year, the mall said. “I take hay and oats and mix in Reindeer.” The story goes that Santa said, “I just wish for every- This year’s “Santa” is quite crunched candy canes for the rein- Santa uses Rudolph as a lamp to body to wake up one day and real- special, with a real twinkle in his deers,” Santa said. guide his sleigh. ize that we are all friends no matter eye. “They (the reindeer) are even Six-year-old Giawna Aguirre A Friendly Chat with Santa what — not enemies. It is not up to “He’s the jolliest of them all; more happier and extremely ener- said, "Of all the gifts, joy and For 1,750 years, Santa has me what you are, what you really captures the kids’ attention,” getic to jump even higher to take family are the best presents." been granting the Christmas wish- believe, I just want to be your said Alicia Swain, general manag- Santa high up to the sky where we Giawna visited Santa Claus at es of boys and girls of all ages. friend.” er of the Imperial Valley Mall. have to travel,” Santa said, with a the Imperial Valley Mall on “Everybody are young people to He emphasized the joy of giv- Mandissa Borbon, sales asso- chuckle. Dec. 1 for a socially distanced me,” the mall Santa said. ing and reiterated that it is better to ciate with Cherry Hill Programs, What Are the Elves and photo with him. | COURTESY But why does Santa look like give than to receive. Everyone can noted the company has two main Reindeer Up To? PHOTO he is in his 70s? Legend has it that make a difference by sharing an photo seasons during the year, the “My elves are on a schedule,” when Santa was 73 years old, Mrs. act of kindness. Easter setup and the Santa set. Santa informed. “First thing in the Thursday, Mrs. Claus makes a Claus discovered a magical secret Getting a Photo with Santa at Due to COVID, the Easter set was morning, they have safety training. snickerdoodle party for the elves ingredient that she started putting the Mall cancelled earlier this year. … We make toys safely because and the reindeers. We get together, in his favorite cookies and milk- As you might have already “This year, we were able to they mean fun. Second thing, they laugh, cry, and it is my little shakes; neither of them have aged guessed, taking a photo with Santa open up (the Santa set), but with do is calisthenics, because I don’t reward for the hard work they do.” at all since. This also keeps the this year is markedly different due new rules and regulations,” want anyone to get hurt. … According to The Saturday elves and the reindeers from aging. to COVID. Borbon stated. “So, that is what the elves are Evening Post, eight reindeer For all those years, children all Children such as Giawna must To plan your visit with Santa doing right now … and taking care (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, over the world have put aside milk sit on a decorated red bench six and review the steps being taken of the reindeers, feeding them, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and and cookies so that Santa can feet in front of Santa, who is seat- this year based on guidance from making sure they are OK, making Blitzen) first appeared in the poem enjoy a quick snack when he drops ed next to a Christmas tree and sur- the U.S. Centers for Disease sure their teeth are clean. Happy “’Twas the Night Before off their gifts. rounded by large Christmas gifts. Control and Prevention, visit reindeer are fun reindeer,” he said. Christmas,” published anony- What are the top requests for Each photo session (pre-regis- www.WhereIsSanta.com or The elves’ hard work does not mously on Dec. 23, 1823, in a gifts? tration required) with Santa takes www.cherryhillprograms.com/Cov go unnoticed, Santa said. “Every newspaper in Troy, N.Y. The poem “I’m finding out that young about 15 minutes, as the photogra- idGuidelines

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