Case number: 8:15-bk-15324 - Freedom Newspapers - California Central Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    Freedom Newspapers

  • Court

    California Central (cacbke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Scott C Clarkson

  • Filed

    11/01/2015

  • Last Filing

    07/09/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
PlnDue, DsclsDue, Incomplete, JNTADMN, MEMBER



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Central District of California (Santa Ana)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 8:15-bk-15324-MW

Assigned to: Mark S Wallace
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  11/01/2015

Debtor

Freedom Newspapers, a Texas general partnership

625 N. Grand Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92701
ORANGE-CA
Tax ID / EIN: 74-1157766

represented by
Beth Gaschen

Lobel Weiland Golden Friedman LLP
650 Town Center Dr Ste 950
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-966-1000
Fax : 714-966-1002
Email: bgaschen@wgllp.com

William N Lobel

LOBEL WEILAND GOLDEN FRIEDMAN LLP
650 Town Center Drive
Suite 950
Costa Mesa, CA 92686
714-966-1000
Fax : 714-966-1002
Email: wlobel@lwgfllp.com

U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee (SA)

411 W Fourth St., Suite 9041
Santa Ana, CA 92701-4593
represented by
Frank Cadigan

411 W 4th St Ste 9041
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-338-3405
Fax : 714-338-3421
Email: frank.cadigan@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
07/09/202635Bankruptcy Case Closed - DISMISSED. An Order dismissing the above referenced bankruptcy case was entered and notice was provided to parties in interest. Since it appears that no further matters are required that this case remain open, or that the jurisdiction of this Court continue, it is ordered that the Trustee is discharged, the bond is exonerated, and this case is therefore closed. (JL)
01/08/202634BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. (RE: related document(s)[31] Order Dismissing Case (BNC-PDF)) No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 01/08/2026. (Admin.)
01/08/202633BNC Certificate of Notice (RE: related document(s)[32] Notice of dismissal (BNC)) No. of Notices: 105. Notice Date 01/08/2026. (Admin.)
01/06/202632Notice of dismissal (RE: related document [31] ORDER Dismissing And Closing Of The Bankruptcy Cases.) (BNC) (NB8)
01/06/202631ORDER Dismissing And Closing Of The Bankruptcy Cases. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: that the following cases ("Cases") be DISMISSED: (1) OCR Community Publications, Inc., a California corporation (Case No. 8:15-bk-15316-SC); (2) Daily Press, LLC, a California limited liability company (Case No. 8:15-bk-15317-SC); (3) Freedom California Mary Publishing, Inc., a California corporation (Case No. 8:15-bk-15318-SC); (4) Freedom California Ville Publishing Company, LP., a California limited partnership (Case No. 8:15-bk-15319-SC); (5) Freedom Colorado Information, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Case No. 8:15-bk-15320-SC); (6) Freedom Interactive Newspapers, Inc., a California corporation (Case No. 8:15-bk-15321-SC); (7) Freedom Interactive Newspapers of Texas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Case No. 8:15-bk-15322-SC); (8) Freedom Newspaper Acquisitions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Case No.8:15-bk-15323-SC); (9) Freedom Newspapers, a Texas general partnership (Case No. 8:15-bk-15324-SC); (10) Freedom Newspapers, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Case No. 8:15-bk-15325-SC); (11) Freedom Newspapers of Southwestern Arizona, Inc., a California corporation (Case No. 8:15-bk-15326-SC); (12) OCR Information Marketing, Inc., a California corporation (Case No. 8:15-bk-15327-SC); (13) Odessa American, a Texas general partnership (Case No. 8:15-bk-15328-SC); (14) Orange County Register Communications, Inc., a California corporation (Case No. 8:15-bk-15329-SC); (15) Victor Valley Publishing Company, a California corporation (Case No. 8:15-bk-15330-SC); (16) Victorville Publishing Company, a California limited partnership (Case No. 8:15-bk-15332-SC); (17) Freedom SPV II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Case No. 8:15-bk-15337-SC); (18) Freedom SPV VI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Case No. 8:15-bk-15339-SC); (19) Freedom SPV I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Case No. 8:15-bk-15340-SC); (20) Freedom SPV IV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Case No. 8:15-bk-15342-SC); and (21) Freedom SPV V, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Case No. 8:15-bk-15343-SC). 3. The Court shall not retain jurisdiction over any matters arising in or related to these Cases. - Debtor Dismissed (BNC-PDF). Signed on 1/6/2026. (NB8)
05/12/202530In accordance with the Administrative Order 25-05 dated 5/5/2025, this case is hereby reassigned from Judge Theodor Albert to Judge Scott C Clarkson. (JL)
08/22/202329Notice of Change of Address for Beth E. Gaschen, Golden Goodrich LLP; new address 3070 Bristol Street, Suite 640, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. (Gaschen, Beth)
01/24/202328Notice of Change of Address Filed by Debtor Freedom Newspapers. (Friedman, Alan)
02/24/202227In accordance with the Administrative Order 22-04 dated 2/10/22, this case is hereby reassigned from Judge Mark S Wallace to Judge Theodor Albert. (Le, James)
11/09/201513List of Creditors Holding the 20 Largest Unsecured Claims (Official Form B4)(Amended)Filed by Debtor Freedom Newspapers. (Gaschen, Beth) (Entered: 11/09/2015)