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By Jerry Bernstein Artesia-Cerritosparticipate volunteers in joinLondon togetherparade to Cerritos Council Cerritos High School Cheerleaders Protecting Members of The Friends of Cerritos send care packages to Marines in chosen Afghanistan By Jerry Bernstein approves Wal-Mart to the go London. I’m 1streCombat Engineer Battalion Adoption local funds ally excited. Committee, a non-profit organization, Editor’s Note: The following is expansion Marin was selected to try out for community volunteers to come asked from state raids an interview with Cerritos High School Junior and Varsity Cheerleader Marin Chattong prior to her trip to Great Britain as a member of the United States Cheerleading Team that participated in the New Years London Parade. She and four other Cerritos Cheerleaders were among those selected from throughout the United States to go to London and represent the United States in the Parade. She also kept a journal of her trip to London.
for the cheerleading trip while to Cerritos Park East recreation builddoing routines. Judges were going Nov. 17 and help the group pack ing around selecting candidates. Cerritos Council endorses the 900 Marines of the ballot for initative. Once chosen cheerleaders care werepackages The Cerritos City Council approved Battalion currently deployed in Afghanigiven a routine to do. You do the construction of an addition to the stan. Approximately 180 volunteers have time to practice and put your Wal-Mart store in the Towne Center at its By Jerry Bernstein showed up, including 53 students for loown interpretation on it, and then Nov. 22 meeting. calshe schools. perform it in front of judges, Approval of the 25,208 sq. ft. addiCity Council AwaitingThe themCerritos was members of the said. They then select who will be tion, which will be an in-house grocery unanimously approved a resolu1st Combat Engineer Battalion Adoption on the team. She said five girls store, was by a 3-1 vote, with Mayor Join support a ballot initiaquicklyofexplained what from Cerritos were chosen Committee to be tionwho seph Cho voting no. tive that will prevent the State they had to do. The clock said it was 7:10 on the 400-member team and parVoting in favor of the expansion was raiding local p.m.inThefrom big recreation roomgovernment was lined ticipate in the New Year Parade Councilmembers Carol Chen, Bruce Bartransportation and public transit London. She described it as with beingtables covered with items to be sent rows, and Jim Edwards. Mayor pro tem funds. similar to our Rose Bowl Parade the marines. Under the tables were large Laura Lee was out of the country. In a similar report items to theto council, Marin Chattong is a typical and was televised. bags filled with replace The Mayor said there was a lot of Assistant City Manager Kathy high school student. She likes Marin said they were what givenwas above them. written material involved concerning the Matsumoto said over the years Volley Ball and “I can only be on three uniforms a red jacket, a blue Volunteers were assigned to hand out expansion, and he wanted more time to California voters have overone varsity team,” she explained. and white jacket that comesthe with items to fellow volunteers. Eighteen study it. He was also concerned about whelmingly passed separate I chose cheerleading. However, skirt and a long sleeve jacket. packed into Cerritos Park East to help fill care pack pack- items filled the individual bags, which Wal-Mart becoming a “Super Store” Approximately 180 volunteers I am on the junior varsity vol- I’ve never been in snow before, ballot measurers to keep local were then closed on the top and put into 1st Combat Engineer Battalion in Afghaniwith the addition of the grocery store ages for the Marines of theleyball team, which is my favor- deployed funding sources essential for loshe said, except for a visit to Big cartons, waiting which were then taken stan. Content ranged from toothpaste to baby wipes to homemade cookies. ite sport.” She said she has been Bear. She thought it might snow cal services and prevent the State and its impact on the other local superplaying volleyball since she was while she was in London. Cerri- from raiding local government [Seetransportation MARINES Page 8] [See EXPANSION Page 11] in the third grade. funds. tos has 11 cheerleaders who per- transit and Four hundred high schools girls from throughout the United States “I really love where I am,” form at school sport events. “I’ve “Despite this, the State recently were selected to represent the country in the annual New Year LonCIF-SOUTHERN SECTION SOUTHEAST FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS she exclaimed. I love volleyball been a budget that borrows and to three National Events, DIVISION she passed don Parade. Five were from Cerritos High School. Approximate 70 and love being a cheerleader. I’ve said. takes approximately $5 billion in students were chosen from the Western United States. Twenty of them, been on the cheerleading varsity Asked what she would like to city, county, transit, redevelopincluding the five Cerritos girls, got together and had their pictur picture team three years. ment and special district funds taken with the London Bridge in the background. This is the first time I’ve been See CHEER CON'T ON 11 this year. For Cerritos, these costs are estimated to be $14.1 million in redevelopment funds over the By Larry Caballero next two fiscal years. “ The Resolution is in support More than 100 residents showed up to CITY EXPLORES POSSIBILITY OF of the Local Taxpayer, Public the Nov. 16 La Palma Council meeting to TAKING OVER PROGRAM. Safety, and Transportation Proshare their emotions and concerns after tection Act of 2010, a ballot meathe tragic death sure sponsored by the League of 16-year- By Jerry Bernstein of California Cities. If approved old Sydney by the voters, it will prevent the Ramirez who The Cerritos City Council gave its apState from borrowing, raiding or was recently proval to an agreement with ABC School otherwise redirect local governstruck by a car District that will keep the District’s Wament, transportation and public in a crosswalk ter Aerobics Classes going through June funds, including: at Crescent and 2011 at its Nov. 21 meeting. Seniors tak• Adding new constituWatson Street ing the class had been notified by the tional restriction that prohibits the Norwalk senior wide receiver Donovan Gumbs hauls in a 26-yard touchdown recepas she was go- District the classes would end in JanuSydney Ramirez State from taking tax increment tion from senior Adrian Diaz late in the third quarter for the go-ahead score in the ing to school. ary. Approximately 315 showed up at the Lancers 35-27 victory last Friday night at Arcadia infunds collected within Division a redevela CIF-SS Southeast
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For more than two hours resident School Board’s Nov. 3 meeting to protest first round playoff game. Story on page 12. Photo by Armando J. Vargas Sr. CON'T ON 7 See FUNDS after resident walked tearfully to the the closing of the program. podium to address their outrage at the An estimated 561 seniors participate cities of La Palma and Cypress for not in the nine aerobic classes each week at addressing the traffic safety issues at the Cerritos Park East swimming pool. The Cerritos Center Previews intersection sooner so that her life would weekly classes are one hour in length and special evening recognizes and honors 5 not have been beginM.onto Brown manyPage non-profit charitable Clubs and Carmenita andlost. South - Storm winds knocked consist down a of treethree that 10 fellweek on sessions Rain storm causesBy treeHelen to fall townhouse - Workmen saw the limbs Community Calendar Residents said they had complained to ning in September and ending June. old eucalyptus tree that fell onto a Sundance townhouse a car in Cerritos. The vehicle was headed southbound on Carmenita Organizations operating within the City off a in 30-year both cities for years and yet the problem Page 10 Road and was struck just north of South St. at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday. The under The classes are held theBloomfield auspic- Avenue Thejust Norwalk Community facing north of 166th StreetCoordinatTuesday, Jan.of19. Norwalk. This year there were twenty still was exists. “Wedown can’tfrom just the walk awaymedian and and tree blown center The Adult Education A workmanProsaid the rains(NCCC) that soaked combinedorganizations with Sports es ofinto thetraffic. District’s ingheavy Council mettheinearth the Sproul represented. driver appeared be out of the vehicle and uninjured. The vehicleare charged do nothing,” saidtoone resident. “Kids are strong winds was too muchofforthe the Norwalk tree, No one as hurt and it lookedThe NCCC gram. Participants $25 per Room Arts & Sports Page 12was formed in 1936 and appears the bulk of the Recreation like damageSerwas limited only(NASC) to that section of annual the roofSalute althoughhas a beenClassified/Prof. walking toathave risk sustained everyday most they front-end go to anddamage, class with session . Cerritos Complex for their an integral partDirectory of the comtree lying across the open engine hood. A Cerritos Sheriff was pulling final determinationtowouldn’t madethis untilpast the tree removed Servicebeevent Oct is27. This and a Page 14 Photo by Anthony D. Morrow up to the scene[See at the time of the photo. closerPage examination can be made. Photo by Jerry Bernstein [See WATER 14] [See NCCC Page 14] LA PALMA Page 11]
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Artesia Principal Sergio Garcia and members of his staff accept a Certificate of Achievement from the Hawaiian Gardens City Council at its Oct. 26 meeting for raising the school’s API score by 35 points for a school high of 745. The school has made a120-point gain in its API [Academic Performance Index] score in the past four years. Garcia said the school sight is now set on the 800 mark. He thanked the council for its continuous support of the school and its students.
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Pathways Volunteer Hospice 25th Anniversary Gala Pathways Volunteer Hospice celebrated 25 years on Thursday, November 4th at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum in Bellflower. Volunteers, supporters and local dignitaries gathered to commemorate the many years of caring, supportive care offered by the Lakewood-based non-profit. Pathways board chairwoman, Leigh Clausen, proposed a toast to the crowd of over 125 who have generously given their time and greatly contributed to the success of the organization over the past 25 years. A live jazz band played while the rest of the evening was spent reminiscing and enjoying refreshments. The wonderful red and black theme was completed by the impressive presence of vehicles from a fire apparatus dating back to the mid-1800’s to Squad 51 from 1970’s television show “Emergency.”
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Cerritos College Faculty Senate holds heated discussion on merger of divisions By Victor Diaz “You guys are nothing but a bunch of whiners.” These were the words uttered by English professor Tim Juntilla at the Oct. 26 Faculty Senate meeting directed toward members of the Humanities and Social Sciences Division following a heated discussion. Discussed was the Cerritos College’s reorganization plan, in which a new dean of student success will be created, leading to the merging of both the Humanities and Social Sciences and Business Divisions. This plan will move current
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Cirque's 'Dreams' stirs the imagination Cirque Dreams’ new show “Illumination” hits the target by mixing music, special effects, theatrics and stunts all into one breath-taking and hilarious show. The Cerritos Center served as host for the world premiere of the Cirque Dreams’ “Illumination” tour. The show, which lasted about two hours, took middle-class everyday activities and “reinvented” them. The fun music kept the show going at a fast pace, while the retro scenery and costumes completed the setting. The first few minutes of this show should not be missed. After a scene of quick, onstage costume changes and dancing, the lights went out and black lights came on. So, everything white on the stage was “illuminated.” The special effects during this segment were astounding. This scene reminded me of the group in America’s Got Talent “Fighting Gravity”. Each classic circus act still has its own special touch, thanks to the people at Cirque Dreams. When it came to juggling, the performer took a lot of white balls and actually began to juggle the balls by bouncing them off the drums, while keeping it in sync with the background music. As if this wasn’t enough, the performers brought four audience members onstage to star in a “movie.” The director, who in this case was a vagabond, was quick and had the entire audience laughing in seconds. One of the most amazing parts of the show, though, was the performers’ flexibility; they maneuvered into complex and painful-looking positions. One of the guys was so double-jointed that he made the audience cringe at the sight of how his body moved. No matter your age, or what you like, if you have a chance to see this show do not miss it, there will be something in the show for you.
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Cerritos holds Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration By Jerry Bernstein The weather was brisk as Cerritos families and friends gathered at the Civic Center for the ninth annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration Nov. 22. While everyone waited for the tree lighting, Cerritos Park East Tot Lot, Heritage Park Tot Lot, Liberty Park Tot Lot and Violin Students provided Holiday Community Caroling and music from the Studio of Tammy Tsai. The Fanfare Trumpeters introduced each group from Music Makers & More. Santa arrived, to the delight of the youngsters in the audience riding on a fire ladder truck from Engine Station #30. Ho Ho Ho,” bellowed Santa. “Merry Christmas to all.” Santa thanked
the men from Fire Station #30 for providing him transportation to the Civic Center. Minitures later Santa hurried to his Santa Chair where he greeted the youngsters personally. Mayor Joseph Cho greeted everyone on behalf of the city council and staff and said, “We are fortunate to live in a city like Cerritos.” He then introduced members of the council and guest State Senator Alan Lowenthal, who thanked the city for inviting him to the tree lighting celebration. “It’s always a pleasure to be here, “ he stated. Following the arrival of Santa, the New Life Women Ensemble who sang a few Christmas songs followed by the Wittman Elementary School Choir and Joy of Singing from the Cerritos Recreation Class. In addition youngsters enjoyed a children’s craft area.
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Treat your staff to a holiday show at the CCPA A holiday show at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) is the perfect gift for your staff or co-workers. “Tomáseen Foley’s Celtic Christmas” comes to the CCPA on Wednesday, December 1 at 8 p.m. The performance re-creates the joy and tranquility of a night before Christmas in rural Ireland, featuring laughter, stories, music, dancing and more. Ticket prices range from $37 to $61. People of all ages can delight in “A Charlie Brown Christmas” featuring “Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi” will be presented at the CCPA the David Benoit Trio and the Asia daily from December 26 through December 31. America Youth Orchestra on Friday, December 3 at 8 p.m. Five-time Grammynominated jazz pianist David Benoit and singer-guitarist Jonathan Butler, keyboardthe Asia America Youth Orchestra bring to ist Brian Culbertson and saxophonist life the magical music from the “Peanuts” Candy Dulfer. Ticket prices range from $54 animated special. Ticket prices range from to $78. Premier-level seats are sold out. $28 to $73. On Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m., “DebThe festive “José Hernández’s Symphon- by Boone and John Davidson Christmas ic Mariachi Christmas” comes to the CCPA Memories” comes to the CCPA. The show on Saturday, December 4 at 8 p.m. and features the Dick Parent Orchestra and the Sunday, December 5 at 3 p.m. José Hernán- Singers Elite Choral Group. Three-time dez and Mariachi Sol de México will perGrammy winner Debby Boone is known for form beautiful arrangements of Mexico’s the Oscar-winning ballad “You Light Up My holiday classics with Sinfonia Mexicana. Life.” TV personality and Broadway veteran Ticket prices range from $40 to $80. John Davidson played Curly in “OklahoThe “Celtic Tenors Holiday Show” comes ma!” Ticket prices range from $37 to $82. to the CCPA on Wednesday, December 8 at Enjoy the spectacle of “Cirque Shanghai 8 p.m. The internationally acclaimed tenors Bai Xi” on Sunday, December 26 at 3 p.m., spread Christmas cheer with seasonal and Monday, December 27 at 7:30 p.m., Tuesspiritual favorites from the classical, Celtic, day, December 28 at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Americana and pop genres. Ticket prices December 29 at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Derange from $35 to $80. cember 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, DeGet ready to swing as the “Big Bad Voocember 31 at 3 p.m. “Cirque Shanghai Bai doo Daddy Holiday Show” comes to the Xi” is a family-friendly showcase of jawCCPA on Thursday, December 9 at 8 p.m. dropping aerial acrobatics, energetic marCome hear the notable hits “Go Daddy-O” tial arts moves and captivating dances and and “You & Me & the Bottle Makes Three costumes. Ticket prices range from $32 to Tonight (Baby).” Ticket prices range from $56. Four or more tickets to a single perfor$35 to $59. Premier-level seats are sold out. mance range from $25 to $40. Oak Ridge Boys “The Boys Are Back for Tickets for all performances are on sale Christmas” comes to the CCPA on Friday, now. For more information or tickets, call December 10 at 8 p.m. Five-time Grammy the CCPA Ticket Office at (562) 916-8500, or winner The Oak Ridge Boys celebrates log on to www.cerritoscenter.com. the season with classics from its holiday albums, including the hits “Bobby Sue,” City of Cerritos honored with “Most “This Crazy Love” and “No Matter How High.” Ticket prices range from $30 to $42. Business-Friendly City” award Premier-level and A-level seats are sold out. The ever popular “Colors of Christmas” The Los Angeles County Economic Dereturns to the CCPA for the 17th time velopment Corporation (LAEDC) honored on Saturday, December 11 at 8 p.m. and the City of Cerritos with the “Most BusiSunday, December 12 at 3 p.m. The show ness-Friendly City” Eddy Award at a cerfeatures Grammy winners Peabo Bryson, emony held on November 10 at the Beverly Stephanie Mills and James Ingram, and Hilton Hotel. Cerritos won in the category Gospel great Oleta Adams. Ticket prices for cities with a population of fewer than range from $50 to $95. 60,000 residents. Enjoy “Dave Koz & Friends A Smooth LAEDC Chair Maura B. O’Connor said, Jazz Christmas 2010” with special guests “Cerritos offers businesses a strategic Jonathan Butler, Brian Culbertson and location in a community with a solid fiscal Candy Dulfer on Friday, December 17 at 8 position, exceptional services and a tradip.m. and Saturday, December 18 at 8 p.m. tion of strong city leadership.” The festive tradition features smooth jazz’s O’Connor also announced that Cerbiggest names: saxophonist Dave Koz, ritos was selected as a winner due to its demonstrated commitment to economic development and excellence in programs and services designed to facilitate business entry, expansion and retention, including providing a Business Ombudsman. She noted Cerritos has competitive business tax rates and fee structures and is effectively implementing its Economic Development Strategic Plan. Cerritos also offers a streamlined permit process and is known as a “no-or-low property tax city.” The LAEDC is a private, non-profit organization seeking to attract, retain and grow business and jobs for the Los Angeles Enjoy “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on County region. Friday, December 3 at 8 p.m.
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Business Spotlight: Thai Issan Thai Issan restaurant has been operating in the City of Cerritos since April 2008, offering authentic Thai cuisine such as Tom Yum soup, Bangkok Noodles and Spicy Fried Rice. This casual dining restaurant offers patrons good food and a window into the Thai culture. The owners of Thai Issan are longtime residents of the City and found the City’s cultural diversity and robust economy an ideal location to establish their restaurant. The owners also took advantage of the City’s business retention and expansion efforts by working with City staff and the South East Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board (SELACO) WIB to assist in the development of a marketing strategy to further promote the restaurant. Managing Partner James Romo stated: “We are thrilled to be able to offer our authentic Thai cuisine to our neighbors in Cerritos and the surrounding community. Our family staff works very hard to ensure that our customers have the best possible dining experience including attentive, cheerful service as well as mouth watering choices! We serve a wide variety of fresh Thai entrees that are made to order from mild to extra spicy. We have recently expanded our offerings to include dessert crepes, wine and beer. Bring the family, friends or that special some one for an experience that will make you want to come back again and again. Thai Issan is also happy to offer delivery and catering for all occasions.” Thai Issan restaurant is located at 11448 South St. Cerritos, CA 90703. For more information, contact Thai Issan Restaurant at (562) 860-4411, or visit the website at www.thaiissanfood.com. The Business Recognition Program showcases local businesses and fosters pride in Cerritos’ thriving business community and strong local economy. For more information about the Business Spotlight Program, visit www.cerritos.us/ BUSINESSES/business_spotlight.php.
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Continued from page 1 markets. He moved to continue the issue to the council’s next meeting. However, the majority felt their questions had been answered by members of Wal-Mart staff, although Councilmember Chen said if the Towne Center was expanded in the future, she had concerns about the availability of parking. Approval came after the council unanimously amended a change in the city’s off-street parking ordinance pertaining to the Towne Center. Seeking the change was Vestar Property Management, which requested the ordinance be revised for retail parking requirements in the Towne Center. The amendment will reduce the parking ratio for retail uses in the Center based on the amount of gross floor area within the development. In his report to the Council, Director of Community Development Torrey Contreras said the Center provides more than enough parking to meet the parking needs of customers and employees. If approved off-street parking regulations would be amended in order to allow for future development without resulting in insufficient parking. It was also noted that according to a recent Environmental Report done by Wal-Mart traffic on Shoemaker Avenue and other streets feeding into the Towne Center would not increase sufficiently to raise traffic noise on the streets. CAJA Environmental Services, LLC, prepared the EIR. Store Expansion In voting for the expansion council members agreed there was room for an additional grocery store in Cerritos. Chen said there were only two national chains located in the city. She didn’t believe the Wal-Mart store would affect the other
stores since they sell specialized food. Former Mayor Sherman Kappe told the council he was on that body when plans for a Wal-Mart store were approved. “It was understood the store eventually would expand he said, “and now 18 years later we are here.” Councilmember Bruce Barrows said he was on the planning commission at the time, and agreed with Kappe. At the time, Wal-Mart was going to be one of two anchors at the Towne Center. The other was Smith’s Market that is now occupied by Kohl’s Department Store. Councilmember Jim Edwards noted the addition, when completed, would be adding approximately 55 new employees as well as providing additional jobs during construction. It was also noted that Wal-Mart would be adding a low-profile roof-mounted solar panel system, reducing carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions associated with its operation. The store expects the new solar panel system will provide 29 percent of the electricity required for the store. Raymond L. Cordova, with South County Labor affiliated with the AFLCIO, urged the council not to approve the expansion. He said much of WalMart’s items come from China and it is to be expected it will import a lot of its food items from that country, He said he was concerned about that. It imports much of what it sells, including its food products, from China where there is very little oversight. It also affects American jobs. He said Wal-Mart imports from China because the goods are produced at less cost but there is also less regulation. Cordova said according to the Washington Post, more and more of our food comes from China. Wal-Mart has had to recall “made in China” goods from cat food to baby food.” He accused China of cutting corners in every aspect of food production and charged Wal-Mart with putting profit over consumer safety.
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Continued from page 1 from school,” said another resident. La Palma City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto said that the cities had recently initiated a traffic study and a recommendation to the council should come in 3-4 weeks. That wasn’t good enough for residents. One resident reminded the City Council and staff that if it were a funding issue, how does it justify the cost for a parade. “Why not for a light?” La Palma Police Chief Ed Ethell said that in the last 10 years there had been four reports of rear end crashes and three injuries. One resident said that it was natural for the Council, Police and staff to be defensive, but the problem had been brought to their attention multiple times. “You are here to serve us. It was your child—our child who died that day.” Another resident presented a petition with 1,700 signatures demanding that action be taken immediately so there would be no more injuries or deaths. “This problem should have been fixed a long time ago.” Residents suggested a permanent crossing guard, reducing the speed limit at the intersection and installing a light would help solve the problem. Retired City Engineer Ismile Noorbaksh said that a signal is warranted and Lazzaretto should be directed to contact the Cypress City Manager. “Hopefully, you can make a decision tonight.” There was a loud approval from the crowd. Resident Gerard Goedhart said that action could be taken if there was a 2/3 vote by Council to put the item on the agenda. City Attorney Joel Kuperberg said
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Norwalk’s defense sets the tone early, Moore, Penny finish off Arcadia By Loren Kopff ARCADIA-Norwalk’s first round game in the California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section Southeast Division playoffs was unlike the previous two opening postseason encounters. The Lancers had outscored their firstround opponents 101-14but passed a major test last Friday night at Arcadia. Despite a 278-yard passing performance from Arcadia’s Myles Carr, the Lancers got strong performances from senior wingbacks Billy Moore and Elijhaa Penny and escaped with a hard fought 35-27 victory. Norwalk (7-4) will host second ranked La Serna tonight at Excelsior Stadium. Penny led the Lancers with 132 yards
on 28 carries and scored three times while Moore picked up 119 yards on 19 carries with one touchdown. But it was the defense that settled down after the Apaches scored on the opening drive of the game. “They’re a hell of a football team,” said Norwalk head coach Jesse Ceniceros. “They’re just very well coached. They executed on both sides of the ball. They have nothing to be ashamed of. I think this was actually good for us because in the regular season, we’ve lost these big games.” The Apaches capped an 11-play, 80yard drive when Carr found his favorite target, Taylor Lagace for a 13-yard connection. But Arcadia wouldn’t find the end zone again until the final 19 seconds of the half. Meanwhile, it took nearly the first half for Norwalk’s offense to get on track as its first two drives ended on downs and a punt. But with 4:17 left in the half, Penny scored from a yard out to finish a drive in which he gained 29 yards on seven carries. Two plays later, senior lineman Tolionu Faamatau recovered a fumble off a bad center to quarterback exchange and Penny would take advantage when he broke off several tackles for a 24-yard score with 1:20 left in the half. The Lancers had 124 yards by halftime, all on the ground, and did not have a penalty until the final 30 seconds of the half.
But Carr, who threw 23 touchdowns and only four interceptions in the regular season, passed for 12 more yards than Norwalk’s offense before halftime on 10 of 18 passing. He would complete another nine in the second half despite losing Lagace to an injury. “First of all, you can’t allow an athlete like that to sit back there and just throw,” Ceniceros said. “He’s a great athlete but we helped him out a little bit. We didn’t get much of a pass rush on him. He looks like Michael Vick back there.” Less than three minutes into the second half, Moore put the Lancers in front with a six-yard run around the left side and were looking for another touchdown when Moore stripped the ball from Sheldon McKinley who fumbled. Junior lineman David Avelar recovered the pigskin but the visitors were forced to punt after gaining seven yards. The punt led to Arcadia’s third touchdown of the night when Carr found John Wong over the middle for a 36-yard strike. But the Lancers showed they can pass also. First, it was senior quarterback Adrian Diaz finding senior fullback Andre Thompson for 43 yards down the left sideline. Following a pair of Moore runs, Diaz hooked up with senior Donovan Gumbs for 26 yards as Norwalk took the lead for good with 1:28 left in the third quarter. It was the fifth reception this season for Gumbs with four going for
touchdowns. The Lancers iced the game almost four minutes into the final stanza when Penny cashed in from two yards out. He has now found the end zone 21 times this season with six games of multiple scores while Moore has 15 touchdowns to his resume. “We have two great running backs but all of the credit goes to our offensive line,” Ceniceros said. “We have some guys in there who have been three-year starters. It’s fortunate when you have lineman like that and then you have backs like that.” With 4:51 remaining, McKinley scored on a four-yard run after a fumble but the two-point conversion failed and Norwalk’s defense held the hosts in the final two minutes. Now, Norwalk will face a team which is coming off a 13-10 overtime win against Walnut. La Serna (10-1), though, scored 418 points in the regular season and allowed 118 including less than eight points in its last six regular season games. La Serna defeated Suburban League champion La Mirada 32-28 on Sept. 23 and has won the past six meetings against Norwalk since 2000. “They’re a lot like this team; scrappy guys who come at you100 miles an hour,” Ceniceros said. “They have some good, hard runners, so we’ll see. It will be a good game.”
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Valley Christian’s program back on top, John Glenn, Norwalk keep improving By Loren Kopff When the Valley Christian girls basketball team advanced to the California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section Division V-AA championship game last season, it brought back memories of when the Lady Crusaders were making that a habit. Now, with a very experienced squad, the Lady Crusaders are looking for more than just advancing to the finals. The rest of the area teams are just hoping to get past the second round of the playoffs while Artesia brings in yet another new head coach.
ARTESIA PIONEERS 3-21 overall last season, 0-12 in the Suburban League, seventh place. Head coach: Lonnie Hinchen (first season) Team’s record past five seasons: 39-84 STARTERS LOST Sr. Lyza Escobar (2.5 points per game last season) Alyssa Gasporra (2.9) STARTERS RETURNING Sr. Tehsuan Chao (2.1) Sr. Elaine Young (4.6) Jr. Dana Arrington (5.8) OTHERS RETURNING Jr. Tina Heng
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Dei boys team in 2001-2002. “One of the main reasons why I came here was the demographics,” Hinchen said. “I believe there is a tremendous amount of talent in this area. I love the challenge and most definitely I’m aware of what has taken place in the last two to three years. I’m excited to be able to come in and turn the program around and make it one of the top programs in the state.” With a team that consisted of nine players last season, scoring was at a premium. The Pioneers averaged 21.3 points a game and never scored more than 56 in any one game. The bright spot is that Artesia returns three starters, including up and coming star Dana Arrington. The junior scored in 22 of the 24 games last season and figures to be the main force in the lineup. Seniors Tehsuan Chao and Elaine Young were the only other players to score in double figures and each did that once. Hinchen says Arrington’s biggest asset is her confidence and she has “a great touch”. “My approach and getting these girls in shape as the season gets going is my biggest challenge,” Hinchen said. “I don’t think the talent level is my challenge. I would be very shocked to see those numbers repeat themselves.” Artesia will have another small team in terms of numbers with seniors Tuki Sauvao and Leah Wilkes and juniors Marjanee Brown and Paige Culpepper the newcomers. Wilkes played on varsity as a sophomore and Sauvao, who is lefthanded, is “the biggest project” according to Hinchen. He adds that she may be one of the most outstanding players in the league. “I’m concerned about [the numbers] but at the same time, once we show everyone that we’re winning, winning will bring recruits,” Hinchen said. “More kids will want to participate. People will see that our basketball program is stronger than what they imagined it was.”
CERRITOS LADY DONS 19-9 overall last season, 10-2 in the Suburban League, second place, lost to Bishop Amat 66-22 in the Division III-AA second round. Head coach: Holly Matchett (ninth season, 140-
78) Team’s record past five seasons: 85-48 STARTERS LOST Sr. Amanda Graham Sr. Paige Larkin Sr. Leighann Tomita (9.3) Kristy Kanamoto (12.3) STARTERS RETURNING Jr. Katey Kanamoto (6.5) OTHERS RETURNING Jr. Ashley Juarez So. Deshields Fajardo
Since advancing to the semifinals as a third place team from the Suburban League in the 2004-2005 season, the Lady Dons have finished no worse than second place. But this season, head coach Holly Matchett will have probably her biggest challenge. In addition to losing Kristy Kanamoto, her leading scorer, to graduation, another eight players, all of whom would have been seniors, decided not to return due to various reasons. So, the Lady Dons will return just three players. Junior Katey Kanamoto is the lone returning starter while junior Ashley Juarez, who scored 63 points since being called up to the varsity squad prior to the league opener and sophomore Deshields Fajardo are the other returners. This season, Cerritos will not have one senior but will have a pair of freshmen, making this the ninth straight season that Matchett has had at least one freshman on varsity. The rest of the team will be juniors Aprille Hwang, Alyzsa Permalino and Amanda Shimoda, sophomores Tangeray Beverly, Nicole Hayashida and Sidnie Whitaker and freshmen Megan Lou and Taylor Scott.
GAHR GLADIATORS 15-13 overall last season, 4-6 in the San Gabriel Valley League, fourth place, lost to Bonita 56-38 in the Division III-A second round. Head coach: Al Dorogusker (eighth season, 10384) Team’s record past five seasons: 84-55 STARTERS LOST Erica Jackson (6.0) Dana Kanemaru (4.3) Kyrese Montgomery (5.5) STARTERS RETURNING Sr. Symone Brown (18.3) So. Jewelyn Sawyer (6.1) OTHERS RETURNING Sr. Monica Awada Sr. Erica Willig Sr. Dashonda Willingham Jr. Zaneta Agu (4.3)
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The Gladiators had a squad that had the capability of challenging Lynwood for a San Gabriel Valley League title but finished with a disappointing four league victories. Now, with a solid veteran in senior Symone Brown, a rising star in sophomore Jewelyn Sawyer and an experienced group coming back, the Gladiators are hoping for better results. ”We did what I thought we would do,” said Gahr head coach Dorogusker. “We were a 50-50 team. There were a lot of holes in the team. I was really disappointed last year in the guard play. Our point guard play was absolutely awful. The biggest find last year was Jewelyn Sawyer.” Look for Brown, who signed with Montana State University, to possibly average at least 20 points a game. One of the biggest changes for the Gladiators will be that just about everyone will be playing a different position. Junior Zaneta Agu will be the new point guard and Dorogusker added that she will show more leadership than any of the previous point guards Gahr has had. She, along with junior Alii Salone and sophomore Jasmine Gates, a transfer from Carson, will be the other starters along with Brown and Sawyer. Salone, who missed a good chunk of last season, averaged nearly five points a game in league action. The other newcomers are seniors Alexis Adinofi and junior Sydney Teodoro. “I think we can win near 20 games,” Dorogusker said. “I really believe that. I think we’ll challenge a lot of good teams for several reasons. Nobody is playing the position that they played last year. Symone was a three or a four last year;
she’s playing a two. Zaneta was a substitute; now she’s running the team. Jewelyn was a five; now she’s playing the three. We have a new set offense and a new set defense.” The Gladiators have reached the second round of the playoffs in three of the past four seasons and have not won 20 games since the 2006-2007 season. JOHN GLENN LADY EAGLES 17-10 overall last season, 7-5 in the Suburban League, tied for third place, lost to Buena Park 5930 in the Division III-A first round. Head coach: Linda Parra (ninth season, 116-96) Team’s record past five seasons: 76-59 STARTERS LOST Carla Acuna (8.3) Karina Rodriguez (6.3) STARTERS RETURNING Sr. Arlene Gomez (5.1) Sr. Sharae Moten (9.8) Sr. Sarai Robles (9.0) OTHERS RETURNING Jr. Kimberly Orozco Jr. Moshannae Summerise
Head coach Linda Parra had her best season since the Lady Eagles won the Suburban League in the 2006-2007 season and with a stellar starting crew returning for their final season, this has the makings of a 20-win season. Glenn returned to the playoffs after a two-year absence and had the potential to win a few games but was ousted in the first round. “I would say it was disappointing in that we were so scared when we showed up there because of the crowd that occurred,” Parra said. “We still talk about that today. That’s the one thing these kids remember and they’re mad about how much they were taken out of their own game because of the crowd.” [See SPORTS Page 14]
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SPORTS from page 13 ] No one averaged double digits in points last season but that could change with seniors Arlene Gomez, Sharae Moten and Sarai Robles. All three are versatile and have among the most varsity experience out of all of the league players. “They’ve been trained for three years,” Parra said. “That’s what I’ve been saying about those three. From the moment we had them as sophomores, we knew we were going to train them to be guards. That’s what you’ll see this year; we’ll start up to four posts at any given time and you’ll see that our big girls will be playing like guards.” Glenn will have a good mix of veteran players and varsity newcomers with some sisterly love. The two new seniors are Gaby Lucero and Mariam Perez, both fresh from the volleyball team. Junior Victoria Robledo and her younger sister Jasmine, a sophomore, join the team. Sophomores Ashley Perez, Mariam’s younger sister and Lizeth Perez, a transfer from Cerritos and freshman Myra Gomez, the younger sibling to Arlene Gomez, round out the team. Parra indicated that Myra Gomez “will be something in the future”. This team has the makings of finishing as high as second place but Parra isn’t quite ready to hand the league over to defending champion Mayfair. “I wouldn’t say it’s anyone’s league to win because you see so many ups and downs,” Parra said. “If you have one injury, your team suddenly changes. Mayfair always poses different problems because of their size and the matchups they’re going to be creating.” NORWALK LANCERS 12-15 overall last season, 4-8 in the Suburban League, fifth place, lost to Woodbridge 65-14 in the Division II-A first round. Head coach: Richard Drake (fourth season at Norwalk, 40-41, 17th season overall, 213-157) Team’s record past five seasons: 56-75 STARTERS LOST Brittany Jimenez
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Continued from page 1 munity throughout these many years. It serves independently as an “Umbrella” organization helping to coordinate the city’s many events. It is also one of the city’s most active charitable organization donating thousands of dollars each year wherever the need exist. Clubs and Organizations participating in this year’s Salute to Service event included; American Legion Post #359 and their Ladies Auxiliary; Sons of the Legion (SAL); Norwalk Woman’s Club(NWC); Friends of Hargitt House; Friends of Norwalk Libraries; NLMUSD School Board; Relay for Life; Rebekah’s Daughters; Norwalk Senior Center; Norwalk Senior Center & Bingo, Inc.; Soroptimist International; Lions, Rotary; Teen Alliance Program (TAP); Public Safety Cadets; Elks; Norwalk Chamber of Commerce; Barnaby Community Center; Knights of Columbus; and L.U.L.A.C #3148. The Activities Directors of the evening were William Clark, immediate past NCCC President, and his wife Mary Ann. They divided the group into teams with a kit. Each team was given a bag with one letter written on it along with several blanks. The groups had to fill in the blanks to create their Team’s name. From there the teams vied against each other from the Marshmallow Challenge to Creativity to an exercise in the History and Legacy of their Club/Organization. Each year the NCCC strives to present two monetary awards in a drawing to two outstanding Clubs/Organizations. This year the winners of these two awards went to the Senior Center and the Elks. Patricia Paez of L.U.L.A.C. #3148 won the Opportunity Drawing. The Event was catered by Ramon Puentes of Rosewoods Family Restaurant at 14322 Pioneer Blvd. Norwalk. He
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Head coach Richard Drake, the dean of the Suburban League with 17 years at two schools under his belt, has turned around the program in the three years he’s been on the western side of the city. Three straight double digit win seasons have erased several years of finishing in sixth and seventh place in the league. Now, the Lancers move on in the postAlexis Love era. “You’re never satisfied with just going to the playoffs,” Drake said. “We hover around the .500 mark; we’re either one to two games above or one to two games below. But you play the talent that you’re dealt and you work them as hard as you can work them to get more out of them than what would be expected.” With Norwalk poised to play more as a team instead of having individuals playing for statistics, Drake said he will have more defensive schemes so that opponents won’t have to settle into any particular offense. He added that for his team to win, his defense has to hold opponents to 40 points or less since the offense may not score a lot. All seven returning players got extensive playing time last season and Drake has seen senior Vanessa Ramirez make the biggest jump of all of them in the offseason. “Her leadership is the biggest thing that jumps out to us right now,” Drake said. “I think Vanessa is going to be worth anywhere from six to 12 points a game. But she’s also going to be worth 10 points a game on her passing.” He expects junior Nia Lateju to average anywhere from eight to 12 rebounds a game and six to14 points a game. She and junior Larissa Perez are slated to be the other starters. The biggest newalso caters the NCCC and NWC monthly meetings. For information you can contact him at 562-864-6122. Distinguished guests included Mayor Gordon Stefenhagen who serves on the NCCC Executive Board and NLMUSD Board members Pauline Deal, NCCC Treasurer, and Margarita Rios of the LAPD. The NCCC meets regularly on the 4th Wednesday of each month in the NASC Sproul Room at 11:30 a.m. If you would like to join us please call Helen Brown at 562-921-4218 to RSVP. The NCCC wishes to recognize and extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to Bill and Mary Ann Clark for their efforts throughout the year and this evening for their ingenuity and originality with the workshop games to make this a most remarkable event.
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comer, who is also the fastest on the team is sophomore Maiya Griffin-McNair, whose parents played Division I basketball. Also new to the team are senior Jazman DeLaRosa, juniors Cyril Marasigan and Michelle Pulido and sophomore Cristina Batarse. “This is the first year I’ve felt comfortable enough to add the number of games that I did in the offseason,” Drake said. “I thought I might lose a few of those kids; their parents would not like their kids gone every night. But not one disappeared. I can tell you right now while teams may not be in a whole lot of fear when they watch us come out on the court, the difference will be is that we’ll play really hard and we’ll give you a game and you’ll have to earn it.” If Glenn feels it can get as high as second place, then Drake is comfortable his team can make one more big step and escape the middle of the pack to get to third, or even second place. “I have a lot of people who keep telling me third or fourth,” Drake said. “I’ve seen all but two [league] teams. I’ll just say, right now, for sure we can play for fourth. If we play well, maybe we can go for a higher spot.” VALLEY CHRISTIAN LADY CRUSADERS 24-8 overall last season, 7-3 in the Olympic League, tied for second place, lost to Serra 66-47 in the Division V-AA finals, lost to The Bishop’s School 79-54 in the Division IV Southern California first round state playoffs. Head coach: Katie Hardeman (third season, 4220) Team’s record past five seasons: 70-72 STARTERS LOST Taylor Cotton (19.3) STARTERS RETURNING Sr. Jelissa Holder (8.5) Sr. Jamie Perez (8.3) Jr. Kari Korver (19.3) Jr. Savannah Mageo OTHERS RETURNING Sr. Athenia Sanchez Jr. Nia Archer Jr. Kristen Lester (3.1)
In two brief seasons, head coach Katie Hardeman has gone from a semifinal
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Continued from page 1 vices Superintendent Sherre Titus said in her report to the council that out of the 561 students 170 or 30 percent are Cerritos residents. She said at the current level of enrollment the $25 class fee generates approximately $14,000 per session. Titus said since the initial announcement the water aerobic classes would no longer be offered after the current session in December, staff has continued possible options with ABC officials that would ensure the continuation of the classes through June 2011. She said under the agreement reached, the class fee will be increased from $25 to $45 beginning in January. ABC decided to increase the class fee due to increased overhead costs. At the same time the City has agreed to reduce its pool maintenance fee by $15,000. In return the District will reduce the gymnasium fee paid by the city for use of school gymnasiums at Whitney, Cerritos and Gahr High Schools. The Council also urged Titus to explore all avenues necessary to keep the program going beyond June with the possibility of the city taking over the program. ABC Superintendent Dr. Gary Smuts has said the State Board of Education has advised local school districts that their adult education programs should focus more on educational classes and less on enrichment and recreation classes in the future.
appearance to a spot in the divisional finals. Now, she and her team want to bring home a CIF championship and if this season is anything like last season, then the Lady Crusaders should have their 11th CIF championship in March. Hardeman said this time last season, she wouldn’t have believed her team would go to the finals. Now, she expects to be there. Hardeman states that the guard position will be strong as junior Nia Archer slides into the starting spot that was held by her cousin, Taylor Cotton. Seniors Jelissa Holder and Jamie Perez could give the team three double digit scorers while junior Kristen Lester could be that surprise players if the starters are being heavily contained. “Missing Taylor [Cotton] was a huge part of our team that we lost but we have girls who love each other and we have this great team chemistry that you can’t make up for,” Hardeman said. “They’re just so unselfish and looking for each other at all times. I have been harder on them this year than I have been because as a coach, I’m getting experience as well. I’ve been a little bit more intense and they’ve been responding to that and have been going harder.” But, the focal point of the team will be junior Kari Korver, who has emerged as not only one of the best players in Southern California, but one of the best to have ever put on a V.C. uniform. She averaged just over 14 points as a freshman and increased that by five points last season. It would not be out of the question to see Korver score 22-25 points a game this season. “I still want more,” Hardeman said. “She’s the kind of player who asks me after every practice, ‘what can I do better?” Showing her maturity, there is always something she can do better. I know teams are going to focus all of their energy on her.” The rest of the team rounds out with juniors Savannah Hanson, Ashlyn Lear, Lianna Tanis and freshman Kenna Mageo.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-220697-F Investor No. 662RT0002 Loan No. 0601397358 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/9/2005. 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. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:KESHA V. STRAKER, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 12/2/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2941133 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:12/10/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California Property Address is purported to be: 21640 BELSHIRE AVENUE # C HAWAIIAN GARDENS, California 90716 APN #: 7066-017-111 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $290,618.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 11/12/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3799320 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. 05-FWA-99112 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/13/1993. 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. On December 10, 2010, at 10:30 AM, AT WEST SIDE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BOULEVARD, in the City of NORWALK, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by HO VI LAP AND NITTAYA PICHEDVANICHOK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustors, recorded on 7/20/1993, as Instrument No. 93 1387839, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier's check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 7024-014-001 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 12538 ANDY STREET , CERRITOS, CA 90703. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $93,823.57. 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 or more 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 or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. DATED: 11/18/2010 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By JEAN GREAGOR, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: 800-542-2550 Sale Information: 714-730-2727 or http://www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3787826 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS #: CA09-281077-CL Order #: 090337578-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2006. 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 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 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROBERT TOLENTINO AND LALAINE TOLENTINO , HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 1/4/2007 as Instrument No. 20070018804 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/13/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $674,511.92 The purported property address is: 13217 ACORO PLACE CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessor's Parcel No. 7027-009-003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3808997 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010
.S. No.: 2010-03329 Loan No.: 70965181 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/14/2007. 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 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: JOYCE D HENDRICK, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 2/21/2007 as Instrument No. 20070369944 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 12/16/2010 at 9:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West Side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Directly facing Norwalk Boulevard, 12720 Norwalk BLVD, Norwalk, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $408,956.39 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 12511 Fallcreek Lane Cerritos, CA 90703 A.P.N.: 7010-007-165 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. Date: 11/12/2010 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010
www.loscerritosnews.net NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0100943 Title Order No. 10-8-390809 Investor/Insurer No. 1686261678 APN No. 7062-004-022 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/18/2003. 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." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ROBERT A. FERREIRA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 02/18/2003 and recorded 02/27/03, as Instrument No. 03-0570434, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/27/2010 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4349 IROQUOIS AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90713. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $220,792.72. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a 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. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/25/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA3801920 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010, 12/10/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA10-381987-VF Order # 557516 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/13/2008. 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 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 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): HEE SOOK WOO, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 3/19/2008 as Instrument No. 20080468033 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/16/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $491,185.24 The purported property address is: 13433 PALM PL CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7006-026-007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. Date: 11/22/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3795004 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010, 12/10/2010
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0097178 Title Order No. 10-8-379216 Investor/Insurer No. 1701579200 APN No. 7069-011-018 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/19/2006. 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." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JORGE FABELA, A SINGLE MAN, dated 06/19/2006 and recorded 06/27/06, as Instrument No. 06 1414176, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/27/2010 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 22105 HORST AVENUE, HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CA, 90716. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $361,079.75. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a 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. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/20/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA3797700 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010, 12/10/2010
CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold the Regular City Council Meeting in the City Council Chambers of the Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following item(s): ORDINANCE NO. 10-762 An Ordinance of the City of Artesia Adopting by Reference Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2010 California Building Code; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating And Amending the 2010 California Electrical Code; Title 28 of Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2010 California Plumbing Code; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2010 California Mechanical Code; Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2010 California Residential Code, Title 31 of the Los Angeles County code, Incorporating and Amending the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code, and Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2010 California Fire Code; Together with Certain Amendments, Deletions and Additions, Including Findings, Fees and Penalties; and Amending the Artesia Municipal Code. 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 Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their opinion on the matter listed above. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s office at Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia (562) 865-6262. PUBLISHED: November 26, 2010 Gloria Considine, City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 11/26/10
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICIA PARA UNA AUDIENCIA PUBLICA CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct public hearings pertaining to the item(s) listed below:
HEARING BODY: DATE OF HEARING: TIME OF HEARING: LOCATION OF HEARING:
Planning Commission December 8, 2010 6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter. City Council Chambers City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 91716
PUBLIC HEARING 1.:
Case Number 10-036CUP - The City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering a Conditional Use Permit, submitted by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles (St. Peter Chanel) to allow the development of a new ancillary church structure consisting of offices, meet ing and classrooms, and a small day care center at the property located at 12001 214th Street, Hawaiian Gardens CA 90716.
PUBLIC HEARING 2.:
Case Number 10-037VAR - The City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering a Variance submitted by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles (St. Peter Chanel) to allow a reduction in the required number of parking spaces associated with the development of a new ancillary church structure at the property located at 12001 214th Street, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
CEQA DETERMINATION:
The project is exempt per Section 15303 (c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the proposed construction involves a new quasi-commer cial ancillary structure within an urbanized zone of which is less than 10,000 square feet and of which the underlying base zoning district allows for such uses with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD Those persons desiring to testify in favor of or in opposition to the proposal listed above will be given an opportuni ty to do so at the public hearing. If you challenge the subject application 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 submitted to the Planning Department at, or prior to the public hearing. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department at (562) 420-2641. Si desea obtener mas informacion, llame al Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidad al (562) 420-2641.
Joseph Colombo Community Development Director Published: November 26, 2010 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 11/26/10
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