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SIMULATED TERROR:

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DIRTY WATER:

‘PAY TO PLAY CULTURE’ TRICKLING OUT AT CENTRAL BASIN

By Randy Economy randy@cerritosnews.net

t was just a drill, but the flash grenades, smoke, gun fire and television news crews made the scene at Richard Gahr High School in Cerritos on Tuesday feel like a major breaking news story that millions have watched being played out far too often in recent years on school campuses across the United States. On Tuesday, hundreds of law enforcement officials, civilians, residents, community safety volunteers, business leaders, members of the clergy and students converged on the campus to conduct what Cerritos Sheriff Captain Keith Sweenson referred to as a “real possible scenario that we hope we never have to be actually handle but need to be prepared to deal with.” During the past two months Sweenson and other top brass at the Cerritos Sher-

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espite repeated claims at Board meetings of promoting transparency, embattled Central Basin Municipal Water District Board Director Leticia Vasquez is using her newfound -and possibly illegal - majority voting bloc status to benefit longtime personal associates

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Terror Members of the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station participate in drill in the quad at Richard Gahr High School this week. Captain Keith Sweenson called the exercise “a total success.”

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Director Vasquez wastes no time in approving contracts for political friend and fiancé’s law firm. By Randy Economy and Brian Hews randy@cerritosnews.net publisher@cerritosnews.net

City of La Mirada Honors Vaniah De Rojas Vaniah De Rojas (left), an Administrative Analyst for the City of La Mirada, was honored as a Distinguished Woman of the Year by Assemblyman Ian Calderon (right) on March 30. The event, which was held at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, recognized the achievements of women in the 57th Assembly District. De Rojas holds a Masters degree in Business Administration, is active in Habitat for Humanity, and sponsors the summer program for Women’s Transitional Center.

NITROUS OXIDE RAID CENTERED ON CERRITOS Raids also took place in Norwalk and Huntington Park. By Randy Economy randy@cerritosnews.net

dditional details have emerged over a serious crackdown on the sale of the dangerous drug known as nitrous oxide at 26 different locations including two key targets in Cerritos and Norwalk two weeks ago. “Operation No Laughing Matter,” commenced on Friday, April 22 and targeted illegal Nitrous Oxide distribution centers in a three county area that included Los Angeles County, Orange County and Riverside County. One of the locations targeted was BPG Performance at 16303 1/2 Piuma in an industrial park that is just yards from the Cerritos Iron Wood 9 Golf Course and ad-

jacent to the 605 and 91 Freeways. Los Cerritos Community Newspaper witnessed several armed officers converge on the tiny business at around 4:55 p.m. on the day the massive operation commenced. Sheriff’s Captain Mike Parker told LCCN that the Cerritos location of BPG Performance was a “significant focal point of the investigation.” While conducting the raid at the Piuma Street business, approximately 24 nitrous oxide tanks that weighed about 64 pounds each, and arrested one suspect. Parker also said that a large group of other prospected buyers of the dangerous drug actually inquired if they could make purchases while the raid was actually taking place at BPG Performance in Cerritos. “We had Federal officials wearing flak jackets and carrying guns who were asked

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Replacement of Stolen Art Pieces In Norwalk Put on Hold By Randy Economy What is happening to several missing art statues and plaques in Norwalk and how can city officials prevent it from happening in the future. Over the past year, valuable public art pieces have been literally stolen from buildings, streets, parks and other places and Norwalk Vice Mayor Marcel Rodarte wants a plan in order to keep their municipalities growing collect safe from thieves. At the city council meeting of March 19, Rodarte requested that a routine agenda item on hold that specifically addressed how city officials should handle the replacement of a popular statue called “Newsboy” that was stolen last year from its foundation at Rosecrans, Orange and Funston. Additional art has been looting in Norwalk recently including eight bronze City plaques, and now city staff is beginning to see “red” and has filed claims with the California Joint Powers Insurance in order to recoup the costs of the lost art. In addition numerous incident reports have been filed with the Norwalk Sheriff’s Department that detail each of the stolen or missing

pieces, according to a city hall report. City officials are in the process of consulting with artist Eric Thorsen regarding replacement costs for the “Newsboy” sculpture. So far, it could cost up to $60,800 to complete the task that includes materials, fabrication, and delivery to the site. “We have to come up with a plan that will better protect our public art,” Rodarte said. With the increased coast of bronze, and copper, the fabrication will take approximately 25 weeks to complete. Installation costs are estimated at $3,000 for a total of $63,800 to complete the project. Staff members are also exploring security options for this location to prevent future theft as well as working with the JPIA on claims for the missing/stolen bronze dedication plaques, one of which is for the Newsboy sculpture. Rodarte pointed out that the amount of the loss is not currently budgeted in the Art in Public Places funds to cover the cost for the replacement but city officials expect that the amount received from the JPIA insurance claim will be eventually applied towards the artwork’s replacement cost. Rodarte’s motion to table the issue to a later date was agreed to by the entire city council.

The Chapman Ross Wedding Party from left to right are Mr. Dan Ross, Mrs. Faye Chapman Ross, Miss Veronica Mountian, Mr. Fran Campbell. Las Vegas, NV., Dec. 1, 1933.

FAYE ROSS COFFEE SET DISPLAYED AT ARTESIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY By Randy Economy

a 1930’s electric coffee urn with creamer, sugar bowl and serving tray that was given The Artesia Historical Society will be to Faye Chapman from Veronica Mounholding a special exhibit displaying the tain on the occasion of her marriage to Faye Ross Coffee Set on Saturday, April Dan Ross. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the museum located Applebury and AHS Director Veronica at 18644 Alburtis Avenue at the Frampton/ Little Bloomfield pointed out to Los CerDantema House. ritos Community Newspaper that Faye According to Society President Bar- Chapman and Veronica Mountain were bara Applebury, the display will feature lifelong friends and both were teachers at the Artesia Grammar School (also known as Pioneer School) that was located at the corner of Pioneer Boulevard and 183rd Subtract Subtract$205 $205 Street. from fromeach each “They traveled to Europe in the sumcategory for print mer of 1930 abroad Cunard Lines ship The category for print Subtract $205 Aquatina. 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Knabe responds to future LAX decision Dear Editor:

he Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) this Monday, on a split vote, deemed “consistent” a very L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe limited package of City Plan Amendments submitted by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). The amendments relate to LAWA’s future efforts to modernize Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Commission was comparing the plan amendments with the adopted Airport Land Use Plan. The vote before the Commission was not an endorsement of the LAX Modernization

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MEASURE I BEGINS RAISING FUNDS FOR LA MIRADA INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS Measure I, a one percent transactions and use tax approved by 66.63% of La Mirada voters last November, went into effect on April 1. The measure is estimated to generate some $20-$25 million in new revenues for infrastructure repairs in La Mirada over the next five years. The City Council has indicated that Measure I spending will focus on repairing streets, storm drains and other infrastructure as recommended by a 29-member Citizens Task Force on City Finances and Operations. A recent engineering review of La Mirada’s infrastructure identified more than $67 million in infrastructure needs related to streets, sewers, storm drains, traffic signals, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, bridges, and access ramps. The Citizens Task Force said Measure I spending should focus on repairing streets, storm drains and other infrastructure due to the cumulative impacts of the national recession, ongoing takes of local revenues by the State, and the elimination of redevelopment agencies in California.

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Cho, Chen Keep Same Appointees on Cerritos Commissions By Randy Economy Cerritos City Councilmembers Joseph Cho and Carol Chen decided to keep their same commissioners and committee members for the next two years. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, the two councilmembers submitted their selections for seats on the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Fine Arts and Historical Commission, Public Safety Committee, Let Freedom Ring Committee, Economic Development Commission, and to the Friends of Arts Education Board of Directors. Every two years, all city commissioners must be formally nominated and approved to serve by a majority vote of the city council. Newly elected Councilman George Ray has yet to announce his selections. Mayor

Bruce Barrows, and Mayor Pro-Tem Mark Pulido are expected to announce their appointees during April. The current term ends on March 31, 2015. Chen's appointees are Chuong Vo, Planning Commission (reappointment); Jim Fong Yee, Ph.D. Parks and Recreation Commission (reappointment); Waldo Arballo, Property Preservation Commission (reappointment); Rosalinda Law, Economic Development Commission (reappointment); Doris Iglesias, Fine Arts and Historical Commission (reappointment); Gordon Hom, Community Safety Committee (reappointment); Victor Gau, Community Safety Committee (reappointment); Jennifer Hong, Let Freedom Ring Committee (reappointment); Soo Yoo, Let Freedom Ring Committee (reappointment), and LaVerne Tancill, Friends of

Arts Education Board of Directors (reappointment). Cho’s appointees are Kiyong Ma, Community Safety Committee (reappointment); Richard Yu, Ph.D, Community Safety Committee (reappointment); Pat Patnaik, Economic Development Commission (reappointment); Julietta Williams, Fine Arts and Historical Commission (reappointment); Gloria Kappe, Friends of Arts Education Board of Directors (reappointment); Sultan “Sam” Ahmad, Let Freedom Ring Committee (reappointment); Jay J. Ryoo, Let Freedom Ring Committee (reappointment); Kenneth Cha, Parks and Recreation Commission, (reappointment); Heung Sik “Nick” Kim, Planning Commission (reappointment); Samuel Chu, Property Preservation Commission (reappointment).

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Whitney High School Ranked in Top 50 Schools in the United States By Randy Economy Gretchen Whitney High School in Cerritos has been ranked as one of the top fifty public high schools in the United States according a study released this week by BestSchools.org. “We selected Whitney High School based on a combination of factors, including student ACT and SAT scores, average weighted GPA, API, the number and breadth of AP and Honors courses offered, IB programs, relationships

with local colleges, innovative courses of study, diversity of the student body, current student satisfaction, quality and experience of the faculty, and modern lab or athletic facilities,” said James Barham, PhD., General Editor of the on line publication. In their summary report touting Whitney High School, that is part of the ABC Unified School District, it refers to the campus as “a community academic learning center, with a focus on vocational and educational achievement.”

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“WHS offers 12 Advanced Placement courses and 35 Honors courses. The school also has a variety of interscholastic sports and co-curricular activities, which include student government, service organizations, broadcast journalism opportunities, drill teams, and pep squads,” Barham said, “WHS also has an advanced robotics team and participates in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology),” he told Los Cerritos Community Newspaper.

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and a senior at Gahr said “I wouldn’t have a clue on what to do if this happened in real life. Cerritos is a safe city. I feel safe here each and every day.” Senior class member Chelsea Chauvarria, 18, was more direct with her thoughts about playing a wounded student. “Unless this is real, no one would understand the magnitude that a tragedy like this can make on a person’s life. I was really scared today. I have never even heard a real gun being fired before today.” Ironically, during the exact time of the drill, the a National Rifle Associationfunded task force unveiled the details of its “National School Shield Program.” In the NRA’s proposal was a package that claims would “protect schools from violence by arming school staff.”

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Continued from page 7 “This led to the trunk of the car of Suspect Joshua Green, 42, of Cardiff, California who was arrested by sheriff’s deputies for Possession for Sales of Narcotics, a felony after drugs were found that deputies believed included cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD, marijuana, hashish, Xanax and other substances that will undergo testing to determine what they are,” Parker continued. “Suspect Green had allegedly come to BPG in Cerritos to fill several tanks with nitrous oxide. Green was also carrying roughly $4,000 in cash,” Parker noted. Cerritos Sheriff’s Captain Keith Swensson said that his department had been made aware of the investigation prior to the commencement of the raids. Sweenson also confirmed that BPG Performance is still open for business nearly two weeks after the raid, but they are no longer selling nitrous oxide at the location. “They are still open, but the community can be assured that they are no longer selling and distributing nitrous,” Sweenson said. Sweenson also said he believed that BPG was the only business of its kind in Cerritos that was specializing in the illegal sale of the nitrous oxide, but acknowledged that other “legitimate businesses in Cerritos sell nitrous oxide for commercial uses for vehicle car air conditioning systems” including several car dealerships at the Cerritos Auto Square. Sweenson also urged members of the community to contact the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station to report the “illegal sales” of nitrous oxide. “Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law,” the captain reinforced.

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Community Pool at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Makes Splashy Debut By Randy Economy Several key community leaders gathered “pool side” at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital to dedicate a rehabilitation swimming site that officials are touting as a new and innovative partnership between a municipality and a private hospital. The indoor swim center was recently completed at the hospital’s Walker Street facility and features a changing facility, restrooms, and lockers. “Here was an asset that was no long being used, and I knew there must be some way to benefit the community,” said Virg Narbutas, Orange County Regional CEO for Prime Healthcare. La Palma city council members, along with around 200 residents attended a festive grand opening for the center on March 20th that included a catered outdoor “Fiesta,” entertainment and a tour of the facility. La Palma’s Recreation and Community Services was looking to expand water recreation activities, and it became clear that the hospital could pitch in and help fill the need. “We had a pool,” Narbutas said. “The city needed space. We just needed to partner to help develop and run programs.” Enter the Anaheim Family YMCA, who has been running swim programs in local shared-use space for many years. “It was the perfect combination of partners,” Narbutas told Los Cerritos Community Newspaper. “Between the City of La Palma, the hospital and the YMCA, each partner brought specific expertise and resources to the table. Everyone stepped in for the

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Continued from page 8 Scores of media outlets and journalists from throughout Southern California were briefed at the location prior to the commencement of the arrests. Documents related to the investigation allege that nitrous oxide is being sold by stores across Southern California that purport to sell the gas for welding or car racing applications, but in fact are merely distributing a drug used by young people at rave-style parties. Several social media sites, including Facebook have “Fan Pages” dedicated to businesses that sell the drug including the facilities in Cerritos and Norwalk. Nitrous Oxide “NOS,” has resulted in violent assaults, sexual assaults, overdoses and traffic collisions, and “NOS Party’s” are also promoted on the internet. Officials said that the “increasing awareness and monitoring of social media for preventive measures and intelligence have led policing in order to preempt illegal drug parties.” “We are tracking these businesses on Facebook,” Parker said. “Nitrous oxide is a dangerous inhalant when used for recreational purposes, and we want the public, especially parents, to be aware of its abuse by our youth,” said United States Attorney André Birotte Jr. “We also want those who choose to profit from the sale of nitrous oxide as a recreational drug to know that law enforcement is on your trail. We will find you, prosecute you, and convict you.” A 73-page affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaints outlines a 15-month investigation dubbed “Operation No Laughing Matter,” a reference to

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Continued from page 1 including Maurice Chenier, the law office partner of her fiancé Ronald N. Wilson and another close personal associate Jasmyne Cannick. Chenier was hired as a special attorney and Jasmyne Cannick as a media consultant by the CBMWD recently, raising ire from two elected directors of the agency. CBMWD Director Art Chacon suspects that the two were awarded the lucrative work because of their close ties to Vasquez telling Los Cerritos Community Newspaper in a series of interviews this past week, “The District apparently has added yet another lawyer and for some unknown reason some sort of media relations specialist, whatever that means.” CBMWD Director Phil Hawkins was even more outspoken telling LCCN, “The very first board meeting, after she was elected, I said her whole plan was basically to hire all her (Vasquez) campaign team, friends, and relatives and put them on staff so they would be ready for her next campaign, and it is all coming true now.” Hawkins went on to say that, “for no reason they fired our attorney, COO, and assistant manager, now its time to fill those positions with her cronies.” Hawkins represents Cerritos on the five member board and is a former member of the California State Assembly. Chacon contends that Chenier and Cannick have no prior experience working for the District and were hired “without process” by Interim Chief Operating Officer Dave Hill at the sole request of Vasquez. Chenier has apparently been hired to investigate possible Brown Act violations related to election of officers, LCCN has determined. Chenier has been charged to “investigate facts relating to agenda posting procedures for January 24, 2013 special meeting to analyze and render legal opinions concerning procedures.” Chenier will be paid a minimum of $300 an hour plus expenses, he lists his office on Flower Street in Los Angeles. An examination of Vasquez’ 2012 California Form 460 disclosure statements lists Ronald N. Wilson as a multiple contributor and his address as 3700 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 655 Los Angeles, CA 90010. Chenier’s website lists the same address as Wilson’s. “It’s obvious this is a sweetheart deal, literally for the benefit of Vasquez fiancé’s legal associate,” said Chacon. “I don’t think anyone is being fooled by the awarding of this contract to another lawyer who’s website says that he works out of the same office as her fiancé, irregardless of what they the contract states.”

TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 As evidence of the deal, LCCN found numerous connections between Vasquez, Chenier, and Wilson. An internal document from Central Basin clearly displays Chenier as having RSVP’d for the District’s January 7, 2012 swearing-in as an invited guest of Director Vasquez, Wilson was also in attendance. An internet search also produced numerous links in which Chenier and Vasquez’ fiancé Wilson are described as “co-counsels.” A lawsuit filed against the City of Lynwood’s Redevelopment Agency show the Law Offices of Ronald N. Wilson & Associates with Ronald N. Wilson and Maurice L. Chenier are described as defendant and respondent for the City. Vasquez served on the City Council in Lynwood at that time and was subsequently recalled along with her colleagues who were later convicted on political corruption charges. Cannick was hired under similar circumstances. At last Monday’s Board meeting, staff offered a presentation of “specialized media relations services” to be provided by Cannick. Vasquez did not disclose her prior relationship with Cannick during the presentation. LCCN has obtained a video from the January 7th swearing-in event where Cannick refers to Vasquez as her “good friend.” LCCN also found a Wave Newspaper article dated March 14, 2012 featuring Cannick that refers to her working for various elected officials including Rep. Laura Richardson and former Lynwood Mayor Leticia Vasquez. LCCN’s investigation into Cannick’s hiring has also revealed questionable hiring practices within the District. The District entered into the contract with Cannick on February 1, 2013, but did not obtain signatures until the 15th. In addition almost two months passed before the contract was brought to the Board for review. Interim Chief Operating Officer Dave Hill’s contract was entered into Feb. 1, 2013 and not signed until the 21st. According to Chacon, Chenier and Cannick’s contract were authorized only under the Interim Chief Operating Officer Dave Hill’s spending approval, not the Boards. “Roybal, Apodaca and Vasquez are playing ignorant like they knew nothing about these contracts. They want the public to believe Hill just stumbled upon these Vasquez buddies by chance so it would seem”, stated Chacon. One source who declined to be identified said “I have no doubt that Leticia is leveraging her majority team of Jim Roybal and Bob Apodaca to secure contracts for her supporters and friends, that’s how these type of people operate. I think South Gate Councilman Henry Gonzalez said it best when he stated that Vasquez was ‘as dirty as they come’.”

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ive words that have been uttered only twice since 1999-John Glenn softball beat Cerritos-nearly came to fruition last Thursday afternoon. The Lady Eagles were tied with one of the Suburban League favorites heading into the top of the seventh inning. However, an error followed by misplayed ball allowed visiting Cerritos to push across a pair of runs late and escape with a 3-1 victory. It was the second straight two-run loss to the Lady Dons and considering what the past results have been when these two teams meet, the Glenn softball team is definitely one not to look past. “I think we’ve made excellent strides,” said John Glenn assistant coach Aimee Rosa. “These girls came from a losing season to almost not being able to compete last year. And now we’re competing with some of the best that are considered in our league.” Since Glenn last beat Cerritos in 2007, it had been outscored 114-14 by the Lady Dons until a late seventh inning rally by the Lady Eagles on Mar. 26 came up short in a 13-11 loss at Cerritos. “It’s been a good challenge for us, no matter what,” said Cerritos head coach Bob Medina. “We’re injured, yes, and we had kids who had the flu two days ago. We can win, even though we’re down so far and I think because of the injuries and the kids who are gone, their self esteem has dropped. But I think this was a good game for us.” With one out in the top of the seventh, Cerritos junior center fielder Jasmine Javier reached on an error and moved to second on a passed ball. Then sophomore catcher Madison Lee hit a towering fly ball that was misjudged by the Glenn first baseman and bounced over her head for an in-

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alley Christian’s baseball team limped into Spring Break with three victories in its first 12 games and was immediately greeted with a pool play loss to Warren in the annual St. Paul Easter Tournament. But then the defending Olympic League champions flexed their muscles and posted a nine-inning win against San Jacinto this past Tuesday. The next day, the Crusaders were hoping to keep their momentum going but it wasn’t looking good after St. Bernard tagged sophomore pitcher Kevin Sainz for two runs each in the first two innings. However, V.C. bounced back and came away with a much needed 10-6 victory as it scored seven unanswered runs in the second, third and fourth innings combined. “We’ve been trying to stress to the guys

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brief three-game winning streak by Norwalk’s baseball team in which it had scored 36 runs and allowed only two quickly turned into a four-game losing streak. But when the Lancers faced Bell this past Wednesday in a pool play game of the St. Paul Easter Tournament, they wanted to erase the pain of allowing six runs in the bottom of the seventh in a onerun loss to Narbonne the previous day. As it turned out, Norwalk (6-6 overall) scored four runs in the top of the first and held on for a 5-3 victory. “It feels good, it feels good,” said Norwalk first-year head coach Ruben Guerrero. “We needed that and it took a big weight off our shoulders to get that win. We came

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Continued from page 11 field double. Two batters later, sophomore right fielder Heather Cameron’s first pitch double to center brought in both runs. “It was all mental,” Rosa said of the fateful play. “That’s something we work on constantly at practice and that’s sometimes how the game goes. This game is 80 percent mental. Sometimes it goes in your favor and sometimes it doesn’t. Today, it didn’t.” Cerritos (5-6 overall, 2-2 in the Suburban League) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the second when sophomore left fielder Megan Darling’s infield hit plated senior shortstop Erin Clinton. But in the next inning, the Lady Eagles (7-4, 0-2) tied the contest on consecutive singles from senior center fielder Gabby Cruz and junior shortstop Valeria Ortega and a run scoring groundout from senior second baseman Denise Miranda. For the next three innings, though, both pitchers would keep their respective teams in the game. Cerritos sophomore pitcher

Melanie Okazaki retired 13 of the last 16 batters she faced after the tying run came across. The only blemishes were a pair of two-out walks and a base hit which later turned into a line drive double play back to her in the sixth. Meanwhile, Glenn freshman pitcher Destiny Enriquez was handling the normally hot-hitting Cerritos offense for the most part. Enriquez retired 10 of 11 batters until an error and a walk put two runners on with two outs in the fifth. But she got sophomore first baseman Kaitlyn Bales to groundout to end that threat. Then in the sixth, Enriquez escaped another threat when she struck out senior designated player Miki Okazaki with two outs and runners at the corners. “With Destiny coming out and doing her job and coach Aimee being the jockey behind that horse, they did a good combination today,” said Glenn first-year head coach Albert Enriquez. “That’s what we expect from her and from the defense.” “We let them back in the game last time we played them,” Medina said. “Coming into this game, they had a lot of confidence in dealing with us and they really never gave up. My hat’s off to Glenn. They

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fought all the way to the end.” Cameron and Lee each had a pair of hits and Melanie Okazaki struck out eight batters as Cerritos, which scored seven runs in the bottom of the fourth to erase a 6-5 deficit in the first meeting with Glenn, opens a home and home series with Bellflower on the road on Wednesday. As for the Lady Eagles, who got two hits from Ortega, they have already eclipsed last season’s win total by two games and have won more non league games since 2004 when the team finished 12-9-1 overall and 5-7 in league. The Lady Eagles visit Mayfair on Wednesday. “I believe Glenn is going to do some things,” Medina said. “The pitcher was awesome. She had our kids off-balanced and we have a good hitting team. So, to say that to them, yes, she did a great job. “Glenn is going to have a good pitcher,” he added. “I don’t know if it’s next year. But her junior year, I guarantee she’s going to make some difference. Her senior year, she’s definitely going to open peoples’ eyes. The pitcher is going to really enhance that team because they have a great team.”

we needed to be and gave us a chance to win.” With St. Bernard closing to within two runs, the Crusaders added on in the bottom of the sixth thanks to a two-run single to left from Granch, plating senior pinch runner Patrick Avila and senior right fielder Tyler McLurg. Granch went three for three while Kirchner and Morandini each had a pair of hits. “I just put the challenge on for them that we just won two in a row and we beat a ranked opponent yesterday,” Buller said. “We want a three-game winning streak going into our league next week. I think we can build off of this momentum going into next week.” The Crusaders (6-10 overall) will head back into league action with that aforementioned three-game winning streak as they edged Cantwell Sacred Heart 5-3 this past Wednesday. V.C. will visit Maranatha on Tuesday night in the front end of a home and home series. V.C. blanked the Minutemen 13-0 earlier in the season on a combined three-hitter from Granch and senior Liam Bestian.

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Continued from page 11 had two thefts in the inning. As a team, V.C. stole 10 bases. “Last year we stole second numerous times,” Buller said. “This year we wanted to expand and be putting steals and hit and runs on with runners at second base. That’s our confidence that we have.” While the offense was manufacturing runs, Sainz was having a decent first start of the season. He went four innings, scattered half a dozen hits and struck out two. He would give way for junior Mitch Torres, a transfer from Lakewood who became eligible on Apr. 1, and junior Troy Craddock. Those two worked the final three innings, giving up five hits and two runs. “He was a little bit nervous and had a little bit of trouble keeping the ball down early,” Buller said of Sainz. “After giving up those four runs, he held us where

would get caught stealing. “It gave us momentum and helped us out,” Guerrero said of the first inning. “It helped us out to settle our nerves and be able to perform the rest of the way. You want to be able to score throughout the game rather than just up front. The guys out there wanted to win.” After that, Norwalk rode the arm of senior Adrian Gonzales who picked up his first victory in three starts. Gonzales scattered eight hits and struck out six in six innings of work. He allowed a run in the third and two more in the fifth but was dodging numerous scoring chances from the Eagles, who stranded half a dozen runners in the first five innings, all of them in scoring position. “He came through in a pinch for us,”

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Electrical wiring was reported stolen One residential burglary was logged disaster preparedness information, and a Tapping into Healing Energy.ФShe will nity service and serving youth throughout traffic control, vacation checks, special Yesteryears, when property owners were During the investigation, it was discovered from a business on the 14500 Firestone compared to nine the week before. In the variety of links to other pertinent sites. speak on her journey from being pub- the world. For more information about Li- events and park security checks. They constructing new mason walls and roofs, at the owner of one of the laptop computers Blvd. recent case a window was shattered and no Neighborhood Watch Town Hall Meetlished by a small press to participating in ons Clubs International, visit the Web site serve as additional "eyes and ears" for that time, some contractors waterproofed, as resided in the area of the traffic stop. DepTwo window smash burglaries were re- loss could be determined. The new 2013 ing Announced the Indie Author Revolution. In 2012 she at www.lionsclubs.org. surface stayed clean and dry for decade, Sheriff's Department and train as is the The next Neighborhood Watch Town uties visited the residence and discovered ported in the same complex on the 15000 the weekly average in residential burglaries was named on the Amazon Movers and as water proofing creates a transparent seal first responders in the event of a major Hall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesthe home was ransacked. The homeowner block of Imperial Hwy. Cash and checks 5.4. Shakers List with over 60,000 of her ebook to repeal water and mold. emergency or disaster. day April 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Cerritos was contacted and subsequently identi- were stolen from the locations. Be observant in your neighborhood. If titles downloaded last year. Also, equally of importance is "poria Park East. Please note the change of venue fied the stolen property. The suspects were Vehicle Burglary: Two separate vehi- something or someone does not look right, If you are interested in helping Cerri- mold infestation" that is responsible for takThe Friends of the La Mirada Library from past meetings and join us at 13224 charged with residential burglary. cle burglaries were reported on the 14300 call the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station. You just tos maintain its reputation as a safe place ing down buildings like termites, that are have great plans for 2013 as they continue E. 166TH St. as members of the Cerritos block of Firestone Blvd. Both vehicles had may be saving one of your neighbors from to live and work, the Cerritos Sheriff's Sta- most active in winter months, from Novemto help the La Mirada Library. becoming a victim of a crime. their driver’s side door locks punched. Sheriff’s Station/Community Safety Cention encourages you to apply to be a VOP. ber to March. Many of the vacant properties Commercial burglaries remained the ter will offer an in-depth presentation on Various items were reported stolen more information, call the Cerritos are full of molds and expensive to abate. “Love Friendship” If you block are 50of Ch- For same at two last week. A fitness center crime in Cerritos. The major topics will from aand vehicle on the 13100 BASEBALL Sheriff's Station/Community Safety CenYou can do your own research or puryears of Dr. age or older, and are looking for locker had a lock removed where a wal- be residential burglary prevention and everton Continued from page 12 ter at (562) 916-1252, or visit the Cerritos chase the above items listed in this article at an enjoyable hot andAhearty Grand Theft: grand meal theft with was re- let, credit cards and ID were taken. The neighborhood vigilance along with the Sheriff's Station to obtain an application. Home Depot, Lowes, Paint Stores, Benjamin friends andthe family, Norwalk SeniorDr. second case involved an attempt to drive a current status of school safety in Cerritos. ported on 14500the block of Rayfield February 2, 2013 - The Norwalk Lions Center is the right place for you. Our Moore Paint Centers, HGTV, DIY, Ganahl, Grand Theft Vehicle: A vehicle was vehicle through the front door of a closed Plan on being there as we look forward to Guerrero said. “It’s just a gutsy perforClub will be serving Pancakes Breakfast monthly “Candlelight Dinner”, is held on South Coast Shingle, Facebook.com, Linkereported stolen from the 15700 block of business. The effort was not successful. seeing you and answering any questions mance by that guy. He left it all on the and Menudo, Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon the second Tuesday of each month. din.com; and more. field. There’s no question about his heart Birchwood St. The 2013 weekly average in “other struc- you may have. at the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex. My SHOWCASE HOME, pick of the A vehicle reported stolen from the City ture”/commercial burglaries is 2.5. and desire and he wanted it today.” The main entrée for Tuesday, February The breakfast is $5 per plate or bowl. week, is located at 12844 Berkhamsted, Garcia needed only 10 pitches to work of Downey was recovered on the 13800 (NOTE: Vehicle burglaries dropped from nine If you have an idea for a column for Proceeds will help the Lions Club in its 12, 2013 will be Meatloaf. In addition, the Shadow Park, Cerritos, asking price is una perfect seventh inning. Carr got two of block of Adoree St. to eight lastCommunity week. High-volume commerLos Cerritos Newspaper or the support of high school scholarships, youth dinner will include mashed potatoes with der $1.5M. 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La Palma Resident Sentenced For Wiring Cash to Pakistan Terrorists A Turkish citizen who resides in La Palma was sentenced this past week to five years in federal prison after admitting she provided material support to terrorists by wiring money to Pakistan to help fund attacks against American military officials. Oytun Ayse Mihalik, 40, of La Palma, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was sentenced by United States District Judge Josephine Staton Tucker. Mihalik pleaded guilty on August 10, 2012, to one count of providing material support to terrorists. When she pleaded guilty, she specifically admitted that she provided money to an individual in Pakistan with the intention that the money would be used to prepare for and carry out attacks against United States military personnel and other persons overseas. Using the alias Cindy Palmer, Mihalik sent a total of $2,050 in three wire transfers to the person in Pakistan over the course of three weeks at the end of 2010 and the beginning of 2011. “International terrorists require a steady pipeline of money to maintain and support their operations,” said United States Attorney André Birotte, Jr. “The defendant in this case knowingly and deliberately made wire transfers to fund terrorist operations overseas, where contributions like these could have a significant and devastating impact on American interests.” Mihalik’s “support for terrorism was knowing and intentional—not the product of undue influence or misguided good intentions and not aberrant conduct,” federal prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo. “In fact, as Mihalik herself told the FBI shortly after her arrest, she believed the

person in Pakistan was a member of the Taliban and al Qaeda, and she knew he was using the money for Mujahadin operations against American military forces in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region.” “The FBI is committed to the prevention of terrorist attacks targeting the United States,” said Bill Lewis, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “Through the partnerships of the Joint Terrorism Task Force, we will continue to hold accountable those who support terrorist causes by financing operations that target Americans and her interests.” Mihalik has been in federal custody since she was arrested on August 27, 2011, as she was preparing to board a flight to her native Turkey with a one-way ticket. As part of this case, Mihalik agreed that the United States can take away her immigration status and that she will be removed from the United States to Turkey after serving her prison sentence. “While the sum of money involved in this case may not seem substantial, there’s no doubt the funds this defendant sent overseas would have covered the cost of an attack on U.S. soldiers,” said Claude Arnold, special agent in charge for HSI Los Angeles. “Money is the mother’s milk of terrorism, and we will move aggressively against those who provide financial support to groups and individuals bent on harming the U.S. and its allies.” Source: FBI Los Angeles

Two Norwalk Gang Members Charged With Attempted Murder By Randy Economy Two known gang members have been charged with attempted murder this week, Captain Pat Maxwell announced Tuesday night. Maxwell told Norwalk City Council member’s that Angel Ray Aceituno and Michael Vincent Cazares for the attempted murder of Simon Arellano back on October 12, 2012 in Norwalk. In the complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court this week, it is also alleged that both Cazares and Arellano “personally and intentionally discharged a firearm, a handgun” during their crimes, which is in violation of California’s strict

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gun laws. Maxwell said both men could be spending “the rest of their adult lives behind bars.” “We are 100 percent assured that we have the correct suspects in this case,” Maxwell said. “There has been a lot of misinformation about out in the community about this case, and wanted to tell the public about this matter directly,” Maxwell said. “We got two hard core gang members off the streets of Norwalk,” Maxwell told the city council. Los Cerritos Community Newspaper will have additional updates as soon as they are made public.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive bidding by Climer’s Auctions ( Bond # S915-1221 ), on or after April 16, 2013 @ 9:00 AM, property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts and miscellaneous boxes, belonging to the following.

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Members of the Rotary Club of La Mirada gave out hundreds of free balloons to local children during the City of La Mirada’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 30. The Rotary booth was one of several activities enjoyed by some local children during the popular community event.

La Mirada Pledges Open and Transparent Government The La Mirada City Council highlighted efforts to promote open and transparent local government at its meeting on Tuesday, March 26. The Council presented an official proclamation to City Clerk Anne Haraksin, who described the City’s efforts to make information available to the public. The proclamation notes the La Mirada’s commitment to providing open and accessible government, and effectively serving its citizens. The proclamation notes the City’s policy of abiding by all the provisions of the California Public Records Act, and acknowledges the City’s efforts to enhance government transparency throughout California through its work with the League of California Cities. The City Council supports openness and transparency in local government,Ф

said Mayor Steve De Ruse. УThis public declaration to the citizens of La Mirada indicates our sincere commitment to open and accessible government, and a promise to promote these principles in all city matters. La Mirada information is easily available on the City’s website at www.cityofmirada.org. Clicking on a new Transparency tab located on the website homepage gives citizens access to City meeting notices, agendas, minutes, financial and personnel information, as well as City contracts, permits and audits. The City promotes transparency and accountability by providing residents with information about City operations through a variety of avenues, including the City’s newsletter, website, electronic news, marquees, publications and press releases.

CITY OF LA MIRADA HOLDS BUSINESS FORUM APRIL 11 A Business Forum sponsored by the City of La Mirada will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at the Holiday Inn La Mirada, 14299 Firestone Boulevard. There is no charge to attend this event. “Local businesses are major contributors to La Mirada’s success,” says City Manager Tom Robinson. “This Business Forum is a great way to continue building relationships with our business community, enhance communication about issues affecting business, resolve concerns, and keep La Mirada an exceptional location for

doing business.“ At the Business Forum, City staff and community partners will be available to discuss a wide range of items affecting La Mirada businesses, such as the I-5 Freeway expansion, road construction projects, local business crime trends and prevention, business assistance programs, and the state of the local economy. Light refreshments will be served during the event. To confirm your attendance, contact Executive Secretary Susana Hill at (562) 943-0131, extension 2307.

CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be offered for sale by public auction to the highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on or after: April 16th, 2013 @ 1:30pm. Location: Extra Space Storage, 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703. Terms: Cash, ExtraSpace Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Name of Auctioneer: West Coast Auctioneers Bond #137857. The following units are scheduled for auction: (Customer Names) _____________________________________________________ Daniel McCauley Morris Jones Roy Sapiens Terri Lewis Kathleen Boykin Rowena Jarcia Eduardo Mancilla Julie Haberland Donald Dean Diane Lechner Cecilia Duckworth Joseph Miles Eugene Japor Donald Brown All units to include but not limited to tools, furniture, electronics, household items and misc. items unless otherwise specified. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/29/13 and 4/5/13

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cerritos City Council will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AUTHORIZING UTILIZATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY TO PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT HERITAGE PARK, CERRITOS SPORTS COMPLEX AND JOE A. GONSALVES PARK (LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PROJECT NO. 601565-13).* *Funding is based on an estimate of $237,102 CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, final allocation may vary. This public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of the Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos Civic Center, Bloomfield Avenue and 183rd Street in Cerritos, California, 90703. The meeting will also air live on Cerritos TV3 and will be streamed over the City of Cerritos web site at www.cerritos.us. If you challenge the above mentioned agenda item and related actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any person interested in this matter may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 916-1248, for additional information and/or appear at the hearing in person or by agent and be heard. For specific questions in regard to CDBG program guidelines, please contact Associate Planner Eduardo Vega at (562) 916-1201. Dated: April 5, 2013 /s/Vida Barone Vida Barone, City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 4/5/13 CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia will hold a Regular Planning Commission Meeting in the City Council Chambers of the Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following item(s): Case No. 2013-03

Code Amendment City Wide

City of Artesia, 18747 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval to modify the Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) to allow mobile vending, subject to certain limitations, as a temporary use on manufacturing and industrial zoned and designated property and property utilized by a social welfare non-profit 501( c ) ( 4 ) organization. Resolution No. 2013-03P Resolution No. 2013-12P Case No. 2013-07

Design Review 18511 Pioneer Boulevard

Vinod Bhindi & Dhanesh Bhindi, 18508 Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia CA 90701 A request for design review modification to delete the condition to restrict the “12 seating area” for the property located at 18511 Pioneer Boulevard in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. Resolution No. 2013-07P Case No. 2013-11

Conditional Use Permit 18169-18171 Pioneer Boulevard

Dustin Yip, 18169 Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval of a conditional use permit modification to modify Resolution No. 2011-09P of an existing tattoo and body piercing parlor located at 18169-18171 Pioneer Boulevard in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. Resolution No. 2013-13P If you challenge any of these proposals in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Artesia Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their opinion on the matters listed above. PUBLISHED: April 5, 2013

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Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 4/5/13 CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be offered for sale by public auction to highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on or after April 16th , 2013@ 2:30pm. Location: Extra Space Storage, 17701 Ibbetson Ave. Bellflower, CA 90706. Terms: Cash, ExtraSpace Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Name of Auctioneer: West Coast Auctioneers Bond #137857. The following units are scheduled for auction: (Customer Names) Thomas Gist Willie Dawson Roberto Fernandez All units to include but not limited to tools, furniture, electronics, household items and misc. items unless otherwise specified. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/29/13 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 458261CA Loan No. 5304232522 Title Order No. 120250804 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-17-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-02-2013 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 0124-2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20070147368, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: MICHAEL R. GONZALEZ, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, METROCITIES MORTGAGE LLC DBA NO RED TAPE MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Legal Description: LOT 124 OF TRACT NO. 21460, IN THE CITY OF LA MIRADA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 570, PAGES 36 TO 39 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY EXCEPT THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD TO ANDREW MCNALLY, ET AL, RECORDED FEBRUARY 4, 1953 IN BOOK 40889 PAGE 92, OFFICIAL RECORDS ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED 50 PERCENT IN TO ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD TO THEODORE I STERLING AND TIDEWATER ASSOCIATED OIL COMPANY, A CORPORATION BY DEED RECORDED JUNE 15, 1954 IN BOOK 44817 PAGE 86, OFFICIAL RECORDS, RESPECTIVELY Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $521,667.30 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 13449 BIOLA AVENUE LA MIRADA, CA 90638 APN Number: 8042-025-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-02-2013 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS RAWITA JOY HANSAWARD AND SUTHIDA KATE HANSAWARD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: RAWITA JOY HANSAWARD to JOY RAWITA HANSAWARD. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court date 5-29-13, 1:30 Pm, Dept C, Rm. 312. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/13. Case # VS024379 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS RAWITA JOY HANSAWARD AND SUTHIDA KATE HANSAWARD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: SUTHIDA KATE HANSAWARD to KATE SUTHIDA HANSAWARD. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court date 5-29-13, 1:30 Pm, Dept C, Rm. 312. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/13. Case # VS024379

T.S. No.: 2012-20024 7110314080 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Loan No.:

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/5/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: LILLIAN L. TRICE, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 8/15/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1948181 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 5/1/2013 at 9:30 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $644,111.82 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 10793 ARABELLA PLACE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 A.P.N.: 7038-003-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender my hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 20024-4/5, 4/12, 4/19/13

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FEI FEI WANG aka REFINED WANG, FEIFEI WANG, FEI-FEI WANG, SEISEI WANG, FEI SEI WANG, F. WANG, FEI WANG CHU, FEI W. CHU, FEI FEIWANG CHU, FEI F. CHU Case No. BP140125 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FEI FEI WANG aka REFINED WANG, FEIFEI WANG, FEI-FEI WANG, SEISEI WANG, FEI SEI WANG, F. WANG, FEI WANG CHU, FEI W. CHU, FEI FEIWANG CHU, FEI F. CHU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 3, 2013 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JONATHAN H. GELLER ESQ PRIN DEP COUNTY COUNSEL SBN 159058 LEAH DAVIS ESQ ASST COUNTY COUNSEL JOHN F KRATTLI ESQ COUNTY COUNSEL 350 S FIGUEROA ST STE 602 LOS ANGELES CA 90071

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SARA CLARDY aka SARA B. CLARDY Case No. BP140161 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SARA CLARDY aka SARA B. CLARDY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Darla Charbonnet in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Darla Charbonnet be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 30, 2013 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: CATHERINE GRANT WIEDER ESQ SBN 105714 LAW OFFICES OF CATHERINE GRANT WIEDER 3223 E BROADWAY LONG BEACH CA 90803

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20120015001371 Title Order No.: 120097935 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/17/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0099809 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JESSE PACHECO, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/25/2013 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13863 MUROC ST, LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA 90638 APN#: 8059-006-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $349,054.13. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder 's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120015001371. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 2 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www. lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 03/29/2013 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 A-4374409 04/05/2013, 04/12/2013, 04/19/2013 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ANDREW EDWARD WEBB-JOHNSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: ANDREW EDWARD WEBB-JOHNSON to ANDREW EDWARD JOHNSON. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court date 5-1-13, 8:30 am, Dept C, Rm. 312. 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