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CALTRANS REROUTED TRAFFIC WITHOUT INFORMING CERRITOS, ILLEGAL MOVE WILL COST THE CITY OVER $5 MILLION

BY BRIAN HEWS Hews Media Group-Los Cerritos Community News has obtained a letter, dated September 6, 2019, addressed to Caltrans from the city of Cerritos that blasts the state agency for rerouting tractor-trailer traffic through the City due to I-5 construction projects.

Shockingly, the rerouting was done without notifying the City.

The City is claiming that the rerouting has caused over $5 million in damage to the streets, increased pollution in the area, increased traffic noise, and increased the safety risk of residents.

Further the letter states that Caltrans is in violation of the project’s final Environmental Impact Report which obligates the agency to coordinate with cities to minimize adverse impacts

during the construction period.

“Caltrans has failed to coordinate thus far, and any further lack of communication or consultation with the City and its residents is unacceptable.”

The City blasted Caltrans for establishing a detour route on southbound Carmenita between the I-5 and Artesia Blvd., and eastbound Artesia Blvd. between Carmenita and the I-5.

“Neither stretch of Carmeni-

ta or Artesia is a city designated truck route, commercial vehicles over 6,000 pounds are strictly prohibited on the streets, per City Municipal Code.”

The Caltrans rerouting of trucks has caused severe damage and increased traffic at peak hours, the extensive damage alone is estimated “to cost $5.2 million to repair,” and the “average daily traffic on said streets has significantly increased and

flows onto arterial streets.”

The City then cited the numerous safety hazards caused by the rerouting of traffic, concerns that have been voiced by Cerritos residents in calls and emails to both HMG-LCCN and the City.

The rerouting on Carmenita takes large trucks by two schools, Stowers Elementary and Carmenita Middle school in addition

See CALTRANS page 14

ARTESIA HIGH STAFF-MEMBER RECEIVES AWARD OF VALOR FROM LAKEWOOD

BY THOM MARTIN

TRASH piles up at a condominium complex in Hawaiian Gardens. The City chose Waste Resources Incorporated as their new hauler, who said they would immediately begin trash pick up. Photo Brian Hews.

The City of Lakewood held its annual Award of Valor luncheon on Nov. 6 to thank the men and women of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department, as well as the community volunteers who protect and serve Lakewood.

Bridget Perrizo, a staff member at Artesia High was honored when she helped two people that was being attacked by a dog.

Bridget, was headed back to work from lunch when she spotted a dog attacking a woman and young boy. The dog had knocked them to the ground and they were screaming for help.

Bridget immediately took

action, jumping out of her car grabbing the boy and helping the woman.

She took them to Artesia High School, where they received medical assistance and were ultimately transported to the hospital.

Because of her selfless actions, the City of Lakewood recently awarded Bridget with the Mayor’s Award at the city’s annual Awards of Valor ceremony.

"I always wondered what I would do when faced with a situation like this one," said Perrizo.

"By the grace of God, I had the courage to take action. I'm so glad that both the mom and son are okay, and I'm so honored to receive this award.”

See HERO page 15

TRASH WILL FINALLY GET CLEANED UP IN HAWAIIAN GARDENS

BY BRIAN HEWS While rotting trash is accumulating in many parts of Hawaiian Gardens, Mayor Myra Maravilla and the City Council finally conducted a hearing, waiting an entire week, and allowing the trash to accumulate even more, to once again discuss terminating CWS’ contract.

Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, Maravilla and the City Council could have sent out a notice and held a meeting within two days to address the situation.

“Poor leadership, no foresight on the situation, typical of this City Council,” former Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Rey Rodriguez told HMG-LCCN. The staff report included in last week’s meeting presented clear evidence that CWS was in violation of its contract with the City, but Mayor Maravilla and the Council were apparently afraid to pull the termination trigger, leaving residents driving by stinky piles of trash for the foreseeable future.

The voluminous staff report

included several default letters, which, under California’s Public Resource Code Section 49000, starts the clock on termination.

City staff even went the extra step and attempted to work with CWS to cure the breaches and defaults starting in March of this year, each of which gave CWS steps to resolve the defaults.

In addition to the default notices, the City also attempted to arrange meetings with CWS but CWS did not attend most meetings.

See TRASH page 15

ARTESIA HIGH staff-member Bridget Perrizo received the Award of Valor from Lakewood for saving two in a dog attack.

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BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Brian Cross is a student teacher at Benton Middle School and at La Mirada High School. He contacted the Lamplighter to bring awareness of a most generous donation that NLMUSD recently received.

Cross is currently working with Mr. Nicolas Montalvo’s beginning and intermediate guitar classrooms at Benton.

The school is in a unique situation to offer classroom guitar as part of their daily courses. “The class pursues playing the instrumental style of Spanish classical guitar. We strive to have the kids play in four to six person ensembles very similar to how a string orchestra or marching band would operate. I think we have somewhere around 80 students across two classes.”

Much like you would expect from an otherwise ‘normal’ band playing, where the flute has a part or a brass instrument has a part, and there is this big instrumental ensemble, this is what Benton MS is trying to create through the use of classical guitar, like a guitar orchestra. Cross admits that it is a lesser recognized type of musical course; however in Nevada there is a school district that has over 6,000 students enrolled in the program.

“I see this as a real missed opportunity for our kids,” admits Cross, “there is a real movement right now to get guitars into schools. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world and specifically in California. The movement is due in part to some groups who believe that the guitar is going to be the pillar of mu-

sical education in the 21st Century.”

One of the biggest blocks in promoting this line of music teaching is the lack of credible teachers. There are many wonderful classical guitarists, but they don’t have or see the need to have teaching credentials. That is due to the lack of programs. “It’s a chicken and the egg scenario,” said Cross, “there are organizations that want to place guitars in public schools, but you need teachers, and in order to find credible instruction, there needs to be programs in place.”

Cross agrees that he came into teaching in a somewhat backwards way. He graduated CSUF in 2015 with a master’s degree in classical guitar performance.

Since then he has been working with a variety of organizations dedicated to the preservation and development of the classical guitar. “We’ve been working very hard to get guitar into public schools as a regular musical category,” notes Cross. Part of this mission for him is to take on the pursuit of a teaching credential, to further the cause from the inside.

Benton’s stock of guitars has slowly been dwindling and many guitars were in need of repair or replacement. Cross attended a booster club meeting in February of this year, brainstorming ways to get new guitars. The booster club had come up with some astronomical figures of how much it would be to buy a new class set of guitars. With his experience in the nonprofit guitar world Cross suggested they reach out to a Santa Monica based organization for help, explain to the booster club that the mission behind The Guitar Salon Internationals

MR. NICOLAS MONTALVO’S beginning and intermediate guitar classrooms at Benton Middle School received 30 brand new Spanish classical guitars from The Guitar Salon International of Santa Monica. The guitars were valued at over $9,000.

non-profit was dedicated to getting high quality classical guitars into schools, “I showed them some other programs around the U.S. who have received aid from this service and Mr. Montalvo decided to pursue the suggestion.”

Fast forward to November 2019, Benton Middle School received 30 brand new Spanish classical guitars from The Guitar Salon International, “I estimate this donation to be somewhere around $9,000 in value. This is an extremely generous donation to our program and a sure step forward for the inclusion of guitar in public schools,” added Cross.

Benton Middle School Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School presents "Heart, Soul and Voice" Winter Concert Series: Band Concert, Thursday December 5th at 7pm; Strings Concert,

Friday December 6th at 7pm; and Choir concert, Thursday, December 12th at 7 pm. All Concerts will be held in Benton Multi Purpose Room.

Tickets go on sale Friday November 29th at BentonMS.BookTix.com.

BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL WHAT: "Heart, Soul and Voice" Winter Concert Series: Band Concert, Thursday December 5th at 7pm; Strings Concert, Friday December 6th at 7pm; and Choir concert, Thursday, December 12th at 7 pm.

WHERE: Benton Multi Purpose Room INFO: BentonMS.BookTix.com

When we think about gratitude, there are so many things to appreciate in life.

This Thanksgiving, more than ever before, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all of you who have made it possible for me to fulfill my desire of serving our beautiful City of Cerritos.

The Solanki Family

Naresh, Priti, Valerie, Mehul, Nataly, Jay and Jasmine

It is because of your trust in me and your unconditional support, that I have been able to successfully serve as a Councilmember, and now as a Mayor of Cerritos.

I would therefore like to say, simply, but sincerely and wholeheartedly, a very big THANK YOU! My entire Solanki family and I wish each one of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Naresh Solanki Mayor, City of Cerritos

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MISS BELLFLOWER COURT KNITS FOR KIDS AT MILLER WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Photo by Tammye McDuff

MISS BELLFLOWER PRINCESS Neriah Cervantes (r) and Leah Sanchez with Candace Broeker owner of Stitches In Time Yarn learn to knit scarves for kids at Miller's.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Only five percent of all hospitals are dedicated children’s hospitals, making them exclusive to children’s health care needs in the community and across the region. Miller Children’s Hospital is one of only eight children’s hospitals in California.

Candace Broeker owner of Stitches In Time Yarn located at 16525 Bellflower Boulevard has been making scarves, hats and plushy toys for children who are hospitalized for over ten years.

Broeker invited the Miss Bellflower court to her shop on a warm Sunday afternoon, in order to teach them the art of knitting. “I have a little rhyme I use for a very simple stitch …’go in the front door – run around to the back - sneak under the window – and off jumps Jack’. The rhyme was actually helpful with the knit stitch, but sneaking under a window sent the teenage girls to giggling.

Janna Enkhorn is the Miss Bellflower Coordinator, “There are many organizations that donate hats for the kids, because their heads get cold. But their necks get cold too. Today we are knitting scarves.

We are going the day before Thanksgiving to donate the scarves to the children.”

Miss Bellflower Court has been paying visits to the children’s hospital for ten years, playing with the kids, reading or just hanging out with them, but this was the first time the court had actually made scarves.

Emily Ruiz, Miss Teen Bellflower Queen had never picked up knitting needles or yarn before and thought it was actually fun, “I always see other girls knit-

ting and I wanted to learn.”

Some participants were picking up the knit stitch, some were having a harder time while others like Doreen Robbins, member of the Miss Bellflower board of directors, who has been with the organization since 2009, were moving along nicely, “I don’t know how many years I have been knitting, I actually don’t remember being taught. I know I use to watch my Mum knit and somewhere along the way I just picked it up.” Robbins has been knitting for ‘at least 70 years’ she confesses and has been donating to the children’s hospital for many years. “I always have something to knit.”

Millers’ is a not-for-profit, pediatric teaching hospital that treats more than 8,000 children each year and has become a regional pediatric destination for more than 84,000 children who need specialized care.

Their Birth-Care Center delivers more than 6,000 babies each year and receives nearly 100 transported high-risk moms.

More than 750 pediatric specialists and sub-specialists, as well as nearly 100 OB/ GYNs, including ten high-risk pregnancy specialists ensure that the highest quality compassion and care is given to each patient and their family.

Miller has seven major inpatient care centers within the hospital and comprehensive outpatient specialty centers that feature more than 40 sub-specialties, and include 16 California children services.

Broeker has been making and collecting scarves and, with the Miss Bellflower Court, will be donating close to 50 scarves for the kids.

SU CASA – ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER THE SPIRIT Each year, Su Casa – Ending Domestic Violence asks the community to show the holiday spirit and contribute to Su Casa’s Shelter the Spirit program. Shelter the Spirit is a way that the community can show their holiday spirit by donating gifts for the holidays for the families who will be calling Su Casa home for the holidays.

Each year, Su Casa provides domestic violence services, counseling, and shelter to over 200 victims and their families. Most come to Su Casa to escape a crisis situation and usually with only the clothes on their backs. Its at this time of the year, that we ask the community to assist these families as they begin to rebuild their lives. New clothes, household goods, beauty products, and toys for children of all ages are requested. Gift Cards are also in demand as they offer great flexibility for families to go

to dinner for special occasions, buy a special gift for a loved one, or purchase new clothing for a new year at school. These are all items that can be utilized by Su Casa all throughout the year.

“It is the hope that there are so many Shelter the Spirit donations that Su Casa can spread them across the entire year so that families who come to us in May feel the same spirit as those with us during the holidays, “ stated executive director Anna Conti. “The look on a child’s face when they receive a gift is heartwarming, whether it is in December or July.”

Donations can be dropped off at Su Casa’s Walk In Resource Center located at 3750 E. Anaheim Street in Long Beach.

Please call Su Casa for more details at 562421-6537

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OP/ED: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

BY MARTHA SOLIS-CRISTOBAL AND JAMES CASTILLO As a nation, we have prioritized investing in prisons rather than education for our children. This ideology has placed California as number one when it comes to spending per inmate, spending over $81,000 this year.

California is also one of the states that spends the least per student, spending just $11,993 this year.

We are not investing in the future of our country, and the government has decided that the taxpayer’s money is best spent in keeping the prisons full, ignoring the fact that preventative measures to reduce the chances that children will go to prison are available, have been proven to work, and will save our youth.

California prefers to educate inmates rather than children, giving inmates educational opportunities to further their education while in prison. Fortunately, for California, the investment in educating inmates is producing great results, proving that education can reduce the prison population.

Considering that the tuition at USC for one year is $55,320, and we are spending almost double that for each inmate per year, why not make education available and invest the money before people go to prison. Our children are the most valuable thing are society has, and our spending should reflect that. Therefore, do we want our tax money spent educating inmates or on the little minds of our children?

The public education system, as it is, looks like a funnel that sends students from lower income communities to prison.

Children from school districts in lower income communities are more vulnerable to a life of crime outside the classroom, because they are likely coming from

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single parent households. Because of this, children are usually left unattended while the parent is earning a living to sustain the family.

Our idea is not just to invest more on public education instead of the prison system, but also allocate the new financial resources wisely. The new budget could be used to fund arts, music, sports, and afterschool programs in lower income communities. It is no secret that when budget cuts are needed in schools, these programs are the first to be on the cutting board. Arts, music, and sports program give children an afterschool activity that they could be involved in. This is a better, more productive alternative to being susceptible to delinquency.

Consider this, within a school district, there is a gap on how a school that is in a low income community spends on arts, compared to a school from a high income community. As expected, schools from high income communities spend more on arts programs because they have the funding to do so.

However, budgeting is not the sole issue. Administrators and educators need to be held accountable as well. There have been times that administrators would have the funding to start extra-curricular activity programs but chose not to. This happens in both public and charter schools. We can remedy this by compensating our educators and administrators better. We might even suggest that teachers and faculty be given extra financial or benefit incentives to work in the “ghetto” schools.

There are studies that show that children from lower income schools are more vulnerable to become future prison inmates. With the privatization of prisons, there is more motivation to incarcerate.

Private prisons make their revenue as they house inmates in their beds. Put this into perspective, up until 2015, the University of California had stock valued at $30 million of Corrections Corporation of America (CCA). CCA is a for profit prison company. The University of California dumped its shares in CCA as a result of a student led protest. It’s quite remarkable to hear that the highest establishment of public education is investing in a for profit prison corporation, which is also a reflection of how much value we put in the future of our youth.

The separation of ties between the University of California and CCA is a small victory in the effort to transition valuing public education more than prisons. There is still a lot of work to do, but we urge the masses to convince the people in power and elected officials to make this transition widespread.

Martha Solis-Cristobal and James Castillo are graduate students at the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California.

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Re: Mayor Albert Robles and Sheriff Villanueva Mayor Robles’ op-ed is either misinformed or intentionally misleading.

When Sheriff Villanueva was elected, my colleagues and I congratulated him and offered him our support. I even spoke at his swearing in. Many of the policies and principles that he ran on are ones that I agree with, and I wanted very much to see him succeed in this role.

However, my interest in seeing the Sheriff succeed does not mean that I will not criticize him if and when I believe he is doing something against the public good. That was the case when my colleagues and I intervened to reverse the Sheriff’s decision to rehire a deputy who had been fired for stalking, harassing an ex-girlfriend, breaking into her home, and lying about it.

That was also the case when we took action on the Sheriff’s Department’s $63 million budget deficit. The Board of Supervisors is ultimately entrusted with the County’s budget and the responsible use of taxpayer dollars. We take our responsibility very seriously.

The decision to freeze part of the Sheriff’s budget was not taken lightly. In fact, the budget deficit was not the reason we

intervened. Budget deficits in County departments happen from time to time and this wasn’t the first time the Sheriff’s Department has had a deficit in recent years– but when departments have deficits, we receive plans to get their budgets back on track. We tried to repeatedly over several months to get a similar plan from the Sheriff’s Department but received nothing.

On this issue, and on every other issue concerning the Sheriff’s department, my colleagues and I have given the Sheriff an opportunity to work with us.

My door continues to be open to the Sheriff. I am eager to work with him to get a long-overdue body-worn camera program in place. We are not blaming the Sheriff for the conditions at Men’s Central Jail — in fact– I have reached out to him to get his expertise and support for tearing down and replacing the decrepit and inhumane Men’s Central Jail. And we need his involvement in our ongoing effort to reform our criminal justice system.

It is my hope that the Sheriff succeeds – for the sake of this important department and the sake of our 10 million residents. I hope that the Sheriff feels the same about the Board of Supervisors.

LA County 4th District Supervisor Janice Hahn

ALTAMED CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

CONGRESSWOMAN Lucille Roybal-Allard (center) meets with (l-r) LA County Superior Court Judge Lucy Armendariz, State Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio, State Senator Susan Rubio, and former city of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at AltaMed’s 50th anniversary celebration.

On Friday Nov. 8, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) congratulated AltaMed on its 50th anniversary during the company’s anniversary celebration in Downtown Los Angeles. The congresswoman, who is Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, presented AltaMed CEO

Cástulo de la Rocha with a copy of her Congressional Record statement saluting AltaMed’s half-century of service to our communities. AltaMed began as a free clinic in East LA in 1969, and today stands as a major health provider, offering a variety of services to more than 300,000 Southern Californians at 35 accredited locations.

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Message from the ABCUSD Superintendent

GONSALVES AND LEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS LEAD AWARD WINNING YEAR AT ABCUSD DR. MARY SIEU What an honor it was to attend the 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools Ceremony with Gonsalves ES and Leal ES! The two day event was held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland on Nov. 14-15, 2019. Principal of Gonsalves ES Robert Benko, Teacher Dana Brickner, Leal ES Principal P.A. White, President of the Board Ernie Nishii and I attended the sessions on Thursday and Friday as well as the presentation of the 2019 National Blue Ribbon School Awards on Friday, November 15, 2020. The keynote speaker on Thursday, Nov. 14 was Erin Gruwell, teacher from “Freedom Writers: Stories from the Heart.” The keynote speaker on Friday, Nov. 15 is Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year.

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes great American schools since 1982. Only ½ of 1% of the schools were given this national recognition. They recognized 362 public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups.

The National Blue Ribbon School Award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content.

Congratulations to both Gonsalves ES and Leal ES in Cerritos for earning this national recognition!

More good news! Both Carver ES located in Cerritos and Elliott ES located

AWARD: from (l-r) Dana Brickner, Gonsalves ES Teacher; Robert Benko, Principal-Gonsalves ES, Dr. Mary SieuSuperintendent; Ernie Nishii, PresidentBoard of Education; P.A. White-Principal Leal ES. Courtesy ABCUSD.

in Artesia have been selected to apply for the 2020 California Distinguished School Award. We wish both elementary schools the best as they submit their applications for the 2020 California Distinguished School Award! The 2020 California Distinguished Schools Award Program is presented by the California Department of Education and sponsored by California Casualty. In 2020, California is using a multiple measures accountability system to identify eligible schools based on their performance and progress on the state indicators as specified on the California School Dashboard. The California School Recognition Program Awards Ceremony will be held on February 10, 2020 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim.

Although our schools will be closed next week from November 25-29 for our Fall Break, it’s difficult not to reflect on the great support from the school communities that we serve. The awards that we have received is simply a collaborative effort on behalf of our students, teachers, staff members, administrators, parents, families, the Board of Education and the communities we serve. Thank you everyone! We are very grateful this year!

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019

MARINES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED IN A SPECIAL WAY AT DOWNEY CANTEEN DEDICATION: The sidewall of Bastards Canteen with a mural and memorial to Calvin Spencer who served with owner Nick Velez in the Marine Corps. Spencer died in a motorcycle accident in 2018.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF The United States Marine Corp was established by the second continental Congress on November 10, 1775 at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. It is fitting that the 244th birthday of the Marine Corp was held at Bastards Canteen in Downey.

Tun Tavern is regarded as the birthplace of the Corps because it is the location of the first Marines to enlist under Commandant Samuel Nicholas. When the Revolutionary War ended in 1783, the Corps was disestablished along with the Navy. The current Marine Corp was reestablished on July 11, 1798 and signed in by President John Adams.

"Today is the only day anybody remembers my birthday,” said Bastards co-founder Nick Velez, “It’s way more important than my real birthday. I was born November 10th 1775. I am 244 years old and I am a Marine”.

The birthday celebration is a reminder of loyalty to each other and to those who they have lost.

One such Marine who is honored is Calvin Spencer. On the sidewall of Bastards Canteen is a larger than life mural and memorial to Spencer, “This wall is dedicated to the man, the myth, the legend. Calvin is a brother and we served together.”

Spencer and Velez met while still enlisted in the Corps. They remained friends and decided to open up a place where military men and women could feel comfortable and appreciated for their service.

Spencer passed away in 2018 in a fatal motorcycle accident, but Velez and new co-owner Manny Maeda carry on the legacy. “We honor him in here every

JUDGING FOR LA MIRADA’S HOME DECORATING PROGRAM BEGINS DECEMBER 1 Judging for the City’s annual Holiday Home Decorating Program is fast-approaching. Judging will take place Sunday, December 1 through Thursday, December 12. Residents are encouraged to decorate their homes and help spread holiday cheer throughout La Mirada. No application is

day. We know he is here standing tall and standing post,” Velez said, "He makes sure everyone in the City of Downey knows exactly why Bastards is here.”

Velez opened Bastards Canteen in 2012 and has held an annual Marine Corps birthday bash ever since. The restaurant was named after his battalion, nicknamed the ’Magnificent Bastards’.

This is the seventh year that the Canteen has held the birthday commemoration, “Celebrating this day has a bigger meaning to me, Manny and to Calvin … we owe it to all our Marine brothers and sisters to remember this day.”

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BATTLE FIELD CROSS: in front of the Canteen in tribute of Spencer. and the Bastards staff, running through the evening with lots of music, good food and camaraderie. The celebration ends with the presentation of a birthday cake and a chance for veterans to come together with memories shared and celebrated. needed to participate in this program. Every decorated home in La Mirada will be considered for recognition.

Winners will receive a certificate, yard sign and a personal visit from Santa Claus.

Homes selected for honorable mention will receive a certificate and yard sign.

Winners will be announced on the City’s website at www.cityoflamirada.org To nominate a home for consideration, please contact La Mirada’s Safety Education Officer Mary Cipres at (562) 902-2986 or mcipres@cityoflamirada.org before December 1.

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BOWLERO OPENS ITS DOORS IN CERRITOS

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LA MIRADA’S HOLIDAY TOY AND FOOD DRIVE STAFF REPORT

Photo by Tammye McDuff

BOWLERO held their grand opening this past Saturday at the former AMF Cerritos.

Bowlero features 40 lanes, black light bowling and lounge style seating at each lane.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF This past Saturday November 9th, over 200 people got to enjoy the new entertainment arena in Cerritos. Formerly known as AMF Cerritos Lanes, Bowlero has been completely revamped and renovated.

To celebrate this transformation, the grand opening was free to the public.

Lots of free things waited inside including one free game; a free $5 arcade play card; food specials from the inside inhouse food truck and $3 laguanitas pints.

The lounge / bar has been completely renovated; food-wise, they have regular and specialty hotdogs, a six pound signature behemoth burger, and giant pretzels.

Arcade games were oversized; basketball, air hockey tables, pop-the-lock,

interactive Pac man games were ringing like a pint size casino. Oh yes, and bowling...they have all shoe sizes available for rent, and the bowling balls are in great condition with colorful back lit bowling that gives the alley a fun vibe.

General Manager Bobby Hoang told HMG-LCCN, “we started renovations in February of this year, and we have rebranded to Bowlero-Cerritos. We feature 40 lanes, black light bowling and lounge style seating at each lane. We really want to cater to the community as a whole, this building has been around for a long time and our aim is to deliver a great experience for all of our guests.”

Bowlero is located at 18811 Carmenita Road and you can visit their outstanding rebranded website at www.bowlero. com.

Spread holiday cheer to those in need by donating to the City's Holiday Toy and Food Drive. Donations are now being accepted through Friday, December 13 at various La Mirada City facilities. Donations of new unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items will be collected and distributed to local organizations to assist families in need.

Donations can be dropped off at the following designated locations: •Activity Center 13810 La Mirada Boulevard •City Hall 13700 La Mirada Boulevard •Community Sheriff’s Station 13716 La Mirada Boulevard •Gymnasium 15105 Alicante Road •La Mirada Library 13800 La Mirada Boulevard •Resource Center 13710 La Mirada Boulevard •Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center 13806 La Mirada Boulevard “We encourage the community to help support local families in need,” says Community Services Supervisor Lisa Montoya. “These donations will brighten the holidays for many families in the community.”

Donated items will be distributed to local organizations, including the La Mirada Volunteer Center, Interfaith Food Center, Grace Evangelical Free Church, St. Paul of the Cross Church, and Beatitudes of Our Lord Church.

For more information, call (562) 9437277.

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REPAIR AND UPDATES TO THE CERRITOS LIBRARY’S AQUARIUM COMPLETED

HI NEMO! Cerritos Mayor and City Council at the re-opening of the Cerritos Library Aquarium. The City Council authorized the expenditure of over $71,000 for the repair and update of the aquarium. It is anticipated that more than half of the cost will be covered by an insurance payment for the repairs.

STAFF REPORT The completion of a project to repair and enhance the Cerritos Library’s aquarium was recently commemorated with a ribbon cutting by the Cerritos City Council and the Friends of the Cerritos Library Board.

The project included repairs to the aquarium’s seams and titanium cladding, polishing the acrylic walls, repainting the reef and adding new coral pieces.

New species were added to the aquarium, including a bat ray and pufferfish. The

original aquarium fish were temporarily housed in holding tanks during the project and were returned to the aquarium.

“The aquarium looks beautiful and it is wonderful to see the excitement and happiness of children and their families when they see the completed project,” said Mayor Naresh Solanki.

The City Council authorized the expenditure of $71,654.89 for the repair and update of the Cerritos Library’s aquarium. It is anticipated that more than half of the cost will be covered by an insurance payment for the repairs.

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CERRITOS AIMS FOR LEAGUE CROWN WHILE VALLEY CHRISTIAN HOPES TO REBOUND WITH FAMILIAR FACE

BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER Last season, Oxford Academy dominated the 605 League just like it had done the previous few seasons in the Academy League. Now, Cerritos High is primed to claim the league crown this season while Artesia High hopes not to have another disappointing January and February. Gahr High and John Glenn High are looking for better campaigns while Valley Christian High and Whitney High usher in new head coaches.

ARTESIA LADY PIONEERS

12-16 overall last season, 0-10 in the 605 League, sixth place Head coach: Shonyta Pouncey (fifth full season, sixth overall, 38-117) Team’s record previous five seasons: 35-94 Last time made the playoffs: 2012

STARTERS LOST: Janet Briseno (4.1 points per game last season) STARTERS RETURNING: SR Seira Roberts (5.0 ppg.), JR Mariah Jarnet (6.2 ppg.), SO Sydnee McKie (9.8 ppg.), SO Dayzhia Young (3.0 ppg.)

OTHERS RETURNING: JR Priscilla Robles TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: SO Sha’mira Barnes SO Esja Shriver, FR Samerika Young

Last season, Artesia was looking pretty good entering league action, boasting a 12-6 record and needing at least two victories to become eligible for an at-large spot in the CIF-Southern Section playoffs. But the Lady Pioneers failed to win a game in league and missed the playoffs for the seventh straight season. Head coach Shonyta Pouncey cites missing one of the team’s better players in the late December MaxPreps tournament in the Bay Area as to the beginning of the downfall.

But Artesia returns four starters and unlike last season when they lacked game experience and basketball IQ, according to Pouncey, as well as anyone who has travel ball experience, the team is eager to put last season behind them and focus on the present.

“Any coach would be excited to have four starters back, but the spring and summer was heavy, and some have been hurt and some [are] hurt right now,” Pouncey said. “What I can say about all of them is they trained hard and everything we revamped in our program they were good with. The offense is different. Defense and weight room and running also is different.

Once they all get healthy again, we will be pretty solid.”

Sophomore Sydnee McKie was the heart and soul last season as a freshman and could score at least close to 15 points a game. The other three returning

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starters were sidelined in the team’s opener but look for senior Seira Roberts and junior Mariah Jarnet possibly approaching 10 points a game.

The Lady Pioneers will field a very young team that consists of five sophomores and two freshmen. Roberts is the lone senior, so the experience gained by the young players should be favorable for the next year or two.

Sophomore Esja Shriver was the most valuable player on last season’s junior varsity team that went 18-5.

“I’m excited about this season,” Pouncey said. “When we get everyone back, we will be better. Out the gate, however, we are better than we have ever been in my years here. It’s all because of the last two teams we had.

They started the change of be better and do better. The future does look bright.”

CERRITOS LADY DONS

19-11 overall last season, 7-3 in the 605 League, 2nd place, lost to Cathedral City 64-52 in the Division 3AA quarterfinals Head coach: Marcus Chinen (sixth season, 97-45) Team’s record previous five seasons: 97-45 Last time missed the playoffs: 2011

STARTERS LOST: Lindsay Fujihiro (8.1 points per game last season), Iris Lee (6.6. ppg.), Alyxe Tamaki (5.7 ppg.), SO Halyne Buycks (4.8 ppg.)

STARTERS RETURNING: SR Kari Orr OTHERS RETURNING: SR Siera Barnett, SR Alyson Chang, SR Alyssa Saragumba, SR Minh-Thy Vo (10.2

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ppg. in 2017-2018 season), SO Amara Hizon TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: SR Mekaella Morante, SO Catherine Ishii, SO Madhuri Suresh, SO Rachel Tucker, SO Jasmine Uy Short of winning the inaugural 605 League title, it was another stellar season for Cerritos, which advanced to the quarterfinals. Head coach Marcus Chinen said the team could have been in a few more battles, but also could have had a couple of more losses and added he didn’t know what to expect from Pioneer High. Moving forward, he doesn’t know what the league is going to look like this season.

“Competition-wise, it was great,” Chinen said. “We knew that it was going to be a competitive league with the top four teams. You don’t want to ever count out the teams that struggle or what not because on a good day, they’re going to come out and they’ll get you.

It’s a good league and we look forward to being successful this coming year.”

The Lady Dons will gladly welcome the return of senior Minh-Thy Vo, a former Suburban League MVP who tore her right ACL prior to last season and did not play a game. She had reconstructive surgery this past May and Chinen says she is close to 100 percent but has to get back to basketball into shape.

“Minh-Thy is a great re-addition to our team and we’ll see what she can do,” Chinen said. “Even though this year we may not ask for her to score a lot, we may ask her to do a lot of other

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The Lady Dons return just one starter from last season’s team-senior Kari Orr, whom Chinen says will bring a lot of defensive energy to the team and wants to turn into a better point guard so she can distribute the ball. One major loss for Cerritos is senior Kamsi Okere, who tore her ACL and MCL and is gone for the season. Without Okere, Cerritos loses that middle and rebounding presence.

Despite losing Okere, Cerritos returns a lot of experience with four other players, including sophomore Amara Hizon, who could be one to keep an eye on, especially with a lot of seniors on the team.

“I think Amara is going to have to step up,” Chinen said. “We told her we don’t want her to put a lot of pressure on her, and she put a lot of pressure on her during the summertime.”

Chinen says that on paper, they’re going to struggle in the very beginning.

But once the girls get used to playing with each other, they’ll be fine in the end. He added that he will take going to the second round of the playoffs as a learning experience but would like to go farther and he doesn’t know where his team will land in the league standings, but says if they play their game, they will be very competitive with Oxford Academy.

“I think we’re competitive all the way through,” Chinen said. “That [playoff] game that we had to travel far away could have went either way in the very beginning. Then towards the end, they hit some key shots and we didn’t hit some shots. They rebounded well and we lacked that a little bit and we had a couple of turnovers here and there.”

GAHR LADY GLADIATORS

6-21 overall last season, 2-8 in the San Gabriel Valley League, 5th place Head coach: Darrell Gillcrese (first season) Team’s record previous five seasons: 56-75 Last time made the playoffs: 2017

STARTERS LOST: Claindaire Francisco (4.6 points per game last season), SR De’aja Newburn (6.0 ppg.)

STARTERS RETURNING: SR Jasmine Ford, SR Clarissa Heredia (17.1 ppg.), SR Kayla Miyake (10.0 ppg.)

OTHERS RETURNING: SR Mia Magno, SR Leiya Samone, SO Cha’nai Richard TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: FR Brya Arroyo, FR Kameryn Mitchell, FR Alyssa Miyake, FR Lauryn Teramoto Last season, Darrell Gillcrese was on the coaching staff as Nelson Herrera was the head coach. Now, Gillcrese takes over a struggling program hoping to find its winning ways again. Gillcrese has been with the Gahr program for three seasons and says the team was a little undermanned last season.

“We ran with nine varsity players last year,” he said. “Our program wasn’t as healthy. Obviously, this year, overall, we are super healthy.

We have three levels this year. For the last three years plus probably a couple of years prior to me coming here, we only had two levels. So, we have kids who are showing an interest in playing basketball. This year, I think we have an opportunity to show a better product to our league as well as some of our competitors. So, we’re excited about that.”

The Lady Gladiators should be better with the return of senior starters Clarissa Heredia and Kayla Miyake, who combined for over half of the team’s scoring. Gillcrese says that Heredia has improved and worked hard to improve her game and anticipates her to be better than she was last season. As far as Miyake, a three-point specialist, Gillcrese says that she has been on the watch list as being one of the best defensive players and thinks she’s going to show it this season.

The experience continues with seniors Mia Magno and Leiya Samone and sophomore Cha’nai Richard.

However, of the six returning players, only Heredia played significant minutes before last season. The Lady Gladiators will carry 16 on varsity and Gillcrese predicts that freshmen guards Brya Arroyo and Lauryn Teramoto are the future of Gahr. The team may lack in height, but the first-year head coach says Arroyo and Teramoto can play at a high level.

Gillcrese isn’t ready to tip his hat too early as far as rounding out his starting five but says the team will play fast and in transition this year and everyone will play. He’s looking to use 11 to 12 seconds off the shot clock to score. And, while Lynwood High has been the queen of the San Gabriel Valley League for over two decades, Gahr hopes that it can compete for as

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high as second place in the standings.

“I think this year is the year that we move a little bit closer,” Gillcrese said.

“Last year, there was a lot of change with the previous head coach. I do things a little bit different and now this year, I’ve actually been able to be the [head] coach and run the program the way that I would like it to be run. We’re going to be a tough team.”

JOHN GLENN LADY EAGLES

8-20 overall last season, 2-8 in the 605 League, fifth place Head coach: Ruben Guerrero (third season, 19-35) Team’s record previous five seasons: 34-100 Last time made the playoffs: 2011

STARTERS LOST: Denise Cardenas (5.2 points per game last season), STARTERS RETURNING:SR Dominique Harrison (8.4 ppg.), SR Perla Santana (3.1 ppg.), JR Cynthia Almanzar (5.1 ppg.), JR Karina Flores (2.3 ppg.)

OTHERS RETURNING: SR Ashley Sanchez, JR Priscilla Cardenas, JR Kei’ana Hood TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: SR Jeanette Mendez, SR Leilany Mosqueda, SR Alexis Nolasco, JR Reyna Perez, SO Sara Mendoza, SO Makayla Moore It was another long season for John Glenn and head coach Ruben Guerrero, who says that the team had the potential to win 12 or 13 games but fell short of their expectations. Building the right team chemistry was a big issue and Guerrero says he saw that early on but continues to remain positive to get past that obstacle. One strength for Glenn is the return of four starters along with four other players.

“All of them understand their roles and are continually working to maintain a positive position with each other so last year’s obstacles will not be this year’s downfall,” Guerrero said.

Seniors Jeanette Mendez, Leilany Mosqueda and Alexis Nolasco and sophomore Malayla Moore are all transfers and came into the program willing to work hard and brought in their own experiences from their previous schools to help build a positive environment, according to Guerrero.

“We have a great group of girls that believe that they are that team we need them to be,” he added. “If they believe in what we are doing, if they believe in the coaching, if they believe in each other and believe in our culture, every goal is possible.”

NORWALK LADY LANCERS

14-12 overall last season, 6-3 in the Suburban League, second place, lost to Hillcrest High 54-51 in the Division 4A first round playoffs Head coach: Ashley Baclaan (fourth season, 38-37) Team’s record previous five seasons: 61-69 Last time missed the playoffs: 2017

STARTERS LOST: Idaly Gonzalez (2.8 points per game last season, Destiny Goodloe (12.9 ppg.), Priscilla Martinez (7.4 ppg.), Annie Valele (6.4 ppg.)

STARTERS RETURNING: JR Brianna Flores (7.8 ppg.)

OTHERS RETURNING: SR Melanie Camarena, SR Joana Galan, SR Nya Johnson, SR Katelyn Napier, SR Clarissa Perez, JR Ariel Garate TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: SR Alexandria Delara, SR Kelly Lizama,

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SR Crystal Ramires, JR Brianna Guzman, JR Arlene Lopez, Denise Cortez, Katrina Slaughter Last season, in the revamped Suburban League, Norwalk High finished in second place to leagueleading Mayfair High. The Lady Lancers, however, might find a tougher challenge to repeat that, or even challenge Mayfair for the top spot as the team returns one starter-junior Brianna Flores-and not a lot of scoring after that. Head coach Ashley Baclaan said the “new” Suburban League didn’t hurt or help the Lady Lancers and said all the teams are still very much competitive with one another. She added that it ‘was a bummer though, to have to breakup after being together so long’.

As far as this season, Baclaan is looking for Flores to have a bigger role in terms of leadership and helping build the new core. The Lady Lancers return a total of seven players, all of whom have improved in their own skills and roles to the team with the newcomers to varsity helping to bring speed and defense, Baclaan said.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN LADY DEFENDERS

8-19 overall last season, 2-6 in the Olympic League, fifth place Head coach: Gene Bras (first season) Team’s record previous five seasons: 67-72 Last time made the playoffs: 2017

STARTERS LOST: Ariel Gordon (7.9 points per game last season in 17 games), Kiara Paul (2.7 ppg. in 17 games), SR Kira Smith (3.9 ppg. in 17 games, transferred to St. Anthony High) STARTERS RETURNING: SR McKenna Bushong (5.6 ppg. in 17 games), JR Jordan Ebalo (8.9 ppg. in 17 games) OTHERS RETURNING: SR Kailani Kane, SR Olivia Vande Vegte, SO Makani Kane TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: JR Faith Boss, SO Gillian Doplemore, SO Karon Warren After one season with Mario Neely as head coach, former assistant Gene Bras takes over as the top man running the program. Bras had helped with the boys varsity team for several seasons, then was on the coaching staff with the girls last season and enjoyed that experience. “It’s kind of a combination of things; it always is,” Bras said. “It’s never one thing. We had a really tough tournament schedule, so that was kind of difficult in terms of maybe it kind of hurt their confidence early on. But I felt like by the time the league season ended…both of our wins were in the second round and we played some teams pretty competitive. We kind of peaked a little too late.”

Although the Lady Defenders struggled last season, the team should be much improved and it starts with senior McKenna Bushong and junior Jordan Ebalo, both of whom are returning starters who have the potential to score in double figures.

“She is really skilled and is just the nicest kid in the world,” Bras said of Ebalo. “She works hard, has a good attitude and is a good teammate. The one thing that I’m kind of pushing her [on] a little bit is she probably needs to be a little more selfish. Sometimes [she’s] our best option for shooting and she’s sometimes thinking about her

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Bras said he might try to move her off the point a little bit and put other guards there. In fact, he says the team has good guard experience and the team played well in the Artesia League over the summer.

“I think our guard play and the experience there is definitely a plus,” he continued. “Another big plus is we have Faith Boss back from an ACL injury.

She missed her first two years and she has really good instincts for the game and is a really good shooter. I think our quickness, our ball handling and our shooting ability will be our strengths this year.”

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MITZI OKAZAKI AKA MITSUKO MITZI OKAZAKI AKA MITZI MITSUKO OKAZAKI CASE NO. 19STPB10793 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MITZI OKAZAKI AKA MITSUKO MITZI OKAZAKI AKA MITZI MITSUKO OKAZAKI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KEN OKAZAKI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KEN OKAZAKI 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 in this court as follows: 12/16/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D 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.

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Bras says he believes the Lady Defenders are better than the 8-19 performance of last season but is not one for making predictions as far as winning league or finishing in the top three in the Olympic League. He just wants the team to simply get better each day and see where the team is at.

“I think, getting back to last year, I don’t think we really knew our identity,” Bras said. “I feel like we were going into the season kind of not knowing who we are and what kind of team we were going to be. When we figured out who we were, the season was kind of winding down.”

WHITNEY LADY WILDCATS

20-10 overall last season, 5-5 in the 605 League, fourth place, lost to Oak Park High 49-40 in the Division 4AA

quarterfinals Head coach: Myron Jacobs (first season) Team’s record previous five seasons: 75-57 Last time missed the playoffs: 2010

STARTERS LOST: Christine Hamakawa (6.7 points per game last season), Justine Wu (9.9 ppg.)

STARTERS RETURNING: SR Janelle Ho (6.6 ppg.), JR Kim Hosada (8.8 ppg.), JR Julianna Lee (5.5 ppg.)

OTHERS RETURNING: SO Eliana Amanuel TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: SR Megan Hur, SR Michelle Kang, FR Kayla Hamakawa, FR Layla Lacorte, FR Rachel Lee, FR Rachel Song Another head coach who is making his debut with a new team is Myron

DAVID LEROY LANCE CASE NO. 19STPB10686 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL L. LANCE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHAEL L. LANCE 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 with limited authority. (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 in this court as follows: 12/13/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D 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.

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NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE – CITY OF CERRITOS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Cerritos adopted Ordinance No. 1028, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING CHAPTER 5.35 AND CHAPTER 22.40 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS, HEREIN REFERENCED AS DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2019-5.* *Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review. City Attorney Summary: The City of Cerritos Municipal Code, Chapters 5.35 and 22.40, currently prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes and associated paraphernalia at retail establishments as a primary use but allows for the sale of electronic cigarettes to be sold at retail establishments as an ancillary use. So currently in Cerritos a stand-alone electronic cigarette establishment is prohibited, but the sale of electronic cigarettes as an ancillary use at retailers such as grocery stores, drug stores or convenience service stations is permitted. This adopted Ordinance will amend Chapters 5.35 and 22.40 of the Cerritos Municipal Code to prohibit, effective July 1, 2020, all sales of electronic cigarettes in the City of Cerritos, both as a primary and as an ancillary use. Starting July 1, 2020, sales of electronic cigarettes in the City of Cerritos will be prohibited. The Ordinance does provide existing legal retailers with a process to appeal for a one-time extension of the July 1, 2020, deadline if certain criterion is met. The full text of this adopted Ordinance can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703. State of California, County of Los Angeles, ss., City of Cerritos, I, Vida Barone, City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1028 was introduced for first reading on October 24, 2019. Thereafter, said Ordinance was duly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cerritos at a Regular Meeting held on the 14th day of November, 2019 and that it was so adopted as follows: AYES: Edwards, Hu, Pulido, Yokoyama, Solanki, NOES: None, /s/Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer, DATED: November 22, 2019 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 11/22/19

Jacobs, who replaces Rachel Nagle.

Jacobs coached at Buena Park High the past two seasons and turned a struggling program to 15 wins last season. Jacobs said he didn’t know if he would coach because he has a daughter. He said he wanted to coach the Whitney boys team two years ago when that position became available but did not get that opportunity.

“I knew the past three seasons, they were pretty good,” Jacobs said of the Whitney program. “I know they had a returning core that played all together since their freshmen year. So, I knew that they definitely had something going. It was missing a big, but their guard play was very strong.

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CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT FOR THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PROJECT NO. 12716, BID NO. 1394-19

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estate, or both of DAVID LEROY LANCE.

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Cerritos, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby invites sealed bids for the following project: Project Identification:

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT FOR THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, PROJECT NO. 12716, BID NO. 1394-19

Project Description:

The work or improvement to be performed generally consists of removal of the existing fire alarm system, including, but not limited to, enunciation and control panel, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, speakers, strobes, and deficient wiring.

Installation of new control panel and enunciation panels, installation of new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, speakers, strobes, electrical conduit, wiring and all other pertinent material to complete the installation of a new fire alarm system, and other items identified in the bid schedule.

Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference:

Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 9:00 a.m.

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703

Bids must be received on or before:

Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 11:00 a.m.

Place of bid receipt:

Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor Cerritos, California 90703 Bids must be marked: “FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT FOR THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, PROJECT NO. 12716, BID NO. 1394-19.”

All bids shall be made on the form furnished by the City and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, City Hall.

Obtaining Contract Documents: A set of Contract Documents, including the plans and specifications, may be purchased at the Engineering Division of the City of Cerritos for $10.00 ($15.00 if mailing is requested). There will be no refund for return of the Contract Documents.

Return of such documents is not required.

Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security referred to in the Contract Documents and by a list of proposed subcontractors. Evidence of insurance, a performance bond, and a labor and materials bond as specified in the Contract Documents will be required prior to execution of the contract. In accordance with Public Contract Code section 22300, the bidder who is awarded the contract may substitute securities for retention moneys withheld by a public agency to ensure performance under the contract. The procedure and requirements for substituting said securities is set forth in Public Contract Code section 22300, which is incorporated by this reference as set forth herein.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions thereof, or to waive any informality or irregularity in a bid to the extent allowed by law.

No bid will be accepted from a contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the California Business and Professions Code. The contractor must possess a license of the following classification at the time the contract is awarded (and must maintain this license classification through completion of the project): “C-10.” The bidder's attention is also directed to Section 7028.15 of the Business and Professions Code for further reference.

Only a contractor or subcontractor who currently is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to bid on public works contracts in California, pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, shall be permitted to submit or be listed on a bid. No bid shall be accepted, nor any contract or subcontract entered into, without proof of the contractor or subcontractor’s current registration to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the California Labor Code, the DIR has determined the general prevailing rate of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, vacations, pensions and similar purposes applicable to the work to be done. These rates shall be the minimum rates for this project. Copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at City Hall, located at 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, California, 90703, and shall be available to any interested party upon request. In addition, rates may be obtained by visiting www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/pwd/, calling the DIR, Division of Labor Statistics and Research’s Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) 703-4774, faxing the Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) 703-4771, or writing to: DIR, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, Prevailing Wage Unit, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA, 94142. The contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and the subcontractors under him, must not pay less than these rates for this area to all workers employed in the execution of the contract.

The bidder’s attention is further directed to Section 9204 of the Public Contract Code regarding the claims resolution process for all public works projects. Any dispute or claim against the City under a public works project shall be processed in accordance with Section 9204 of the Public Contract Code and any other applicable law.

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welcomed me with open arms,” Jacobs later said. “They were willing to learn a whole new system. Last year, there was ‘run a lot of set sets on offense’.

This year, it’s a lot of read react; a lot of motion. I think this year is going to be a great year because not only do I have four returners, but they come with the experience that it takes to get to the playoffs. They also have experience from the first round to get to the second round. So, that helps me out as well.”

The Lady Wildcats will be very young this season with just one returning senior and a slew of freshmen.

But, leading the scoring attack will be senior Janelle Ho and junior Kim Hosada, both of whom can potentially reach double figures in scoring.

“Well, I’m going to start with Kim,” Jacobs said. “She has exceptional

basketball IQ and is a very smart person on the floor. I can tell you this, when she’s on the floor, she’s like a bulldog. She loves to fight for every possession. She loves to not only be a captain but motivate her teammates.”

As far as the young newcomers, freshman Layla Lacorte is shooting guard whom Jacobs had very high potential and expectations for her.

He says she can shoot the ball and averaged 11 points a game during the summer.

Freshman Kayla Hamakawa can control the pace like her older sister Christine did and can shoot from the inside whereas Christine was more of an outside shooter. The younger Hamakawa is more of a pass person first, then shoot later.

Finally, freshman Rachel Song

CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE SUNSHINE PARK AND WESTGATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS, AND CITYWIDE PLAYGROUND ROLL COAT PROTECTION PROGRAM PROJECT NOS. 20108, 20109, 20111, 20112 AND 20101 BID NO. 1393-19

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Cerritos, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby invites sealed bids for the following project: Project Identification:

SUNSHINE PARK AND WESTGATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS, AND CITYWIDE PLAYGROUND ROLL COAT PROTECTION PROGRAM, PROJECT NOS. 20108, 20109, 20111, 20112 AND 20101, BID NO. 1393-19.

Project Description:

The work or improvement to be performed generally consists of providing all labor, material, tools and equipment necessary to remove the existing playground equipment, install new playground equipment, remove existing rubberized playground surfacing, install new rubberized playground surfacing, remove and reconstruct concrete walkways, relocate existing irrigation lines and other items as specified in the Bid Sheet at Sunshine Park and Westgate Parks. Sunshine Park is located at 19310 Vickie Avenue, and Westgate Park is located at 18830 San Gabriel Avenue both in the City of Cerritos. The play equipment installer shall be a certified installer of Game Time Playground Equipment. All work for Sunshine Park must be completed by February 26, 2020.

Bids must be received on or before:

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 11:00 a.m.

Place of bid receipt:

Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor Cerritos, California 90703 Bids must be marked: “SUNSHINE PARK AND WESTGATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS, AND CITYWIDE PLAYGROUND ROLL COAT PROTECTION PROGRAM, PROJECT NOS. 20108, 20109, 20111, 20112 AND 20101, BID NO. 1393-19.”

All bids shall be made on the form furnished by the City and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, City Hall.

Obtaining Contract Documents: A set of Contract Documents, including the plans and specifications, may be purchased at the Engineering Division of the City of Cerritos for $10.00 ($15.00 if mailing is requested). There will be no refund for return of the Contract Documents.

Return of such documents is not required.

Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security referred to in the Contract Documents and by a list of proposed subcontractors. Evidence of insurance, a performance bond, and a labor and materials bond as specified in the Contract Documents will be required prior to execution of the contract. In accordance with Public Contract Code section 22300, the bidder who is awarded the contract may substitute securities for retention moneys withheld by a public agency to ensure performance under the contract. The procedure and requirements for substituting said securities is set forth in Public Contract Code section 22300, which is incorporated by this reference as set forth herein.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions thereof, or to waive any informality or irregularity in a bid to the extent allowed by law.

No bid will be accepted from a contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the California Business and Professions Code. The contractor must possess a license of the following classification at the time the contract is awarded (and must maintain this license classification through completion of the project): “A.” The bidder's attention is also directed to Section 7028.15 of the Business and Professions Code for further reference.

Only a contractor or subcontractor who currently is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to bid on public works contracts in California, pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, shall be permitted to submit or be listed on a bid. No bid shall be accepted, nor any contract or subcontract entered into, without proof of the contractor or subcontractor’s current registration to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the California Labor Code, the DIR has determined the general prevailing rate of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, vacations, pensions and similar purposes applicable to the work to be done. These rates shall be the minimum rates for this project. Copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at City Hall, located at 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, California, 90703, and shall be available to any interested party upon request. In addition, rates may be obtained by visiting www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/pwd/, calling the DIR, Division of Labor Statistics and Research’s Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) 703-4774, faxing the Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) 703-4771, or writing to: DIR, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, Prevailing Wage Unit, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA, 94142. The contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and the subcontractors under him, must not pay less than these rates for this area to all workers employed in the execution of the contract.

The bidder’s attention is further directed to Section 9204 of the Public Contract Code regarding the claims resolution process for all public works projects. Any dispute or claim against the City under a public works project shall be processed in accordance with Section 9204 of the Public Contract Code and any other applicable law.

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Dated/posted/published: November 22, 2019 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 11/22/19

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is good on the defensive side but is coming around on offense.

“My initial plan was to basically use the talented freshmen and have them learn from the veterans,” Jacobs said. “If you look at the [roster], I’m really guard-heavy; I really don’t have a big, but Eliana has gotten better. In the summer, she was averaging 10 [points] and 10 [rebounds], and that’s legit. But I really think my freshmen will hold the team together.as far as being able to not only learn the system but grow together as the years come.”

Jacobs said he expects to get to the quarterfinals and can’t comment on Cerritos and Oxford Academy because he’s new to the 605 League.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ANNETTA MARIE BREEDLOVE AKA ANNETTA BREEDLOVE CASE NO. 19STPB10388 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ANNETTA MARIE BREEDLOVE AKA ANNETTA BREEDLOVE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAMES F. BREEDLOVE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAMES F. BREEDLOVE 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 in this court as follows: 12/04/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 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 RAVEN C. VILTZ, ESQ. - SBN 198904 110 SOUTH LA BREA AVENUE, SUITE 240 INGLEWOOD CA 90301 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/19 CNS-3313930# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-19-862356-RY Order No.: 190929075-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/4/2007. 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 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): GAETANO J. CORVINO AND, MARTHA ELIZABETH CORVINO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/7/2007 as Instrument No. 20072685617 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/2/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $403,627.28 The purported property address is: 14825 ESCALONA RD, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 Assessor's Parcel No.: 8087-024-004 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-862356-RY. 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. 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, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. 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. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-2802832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-862356RY IDSPub #0157870 11/15/2019 11/22/2019 11/29/2019

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 # 5181494 ), on or after DECEMBER 10, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: boxes, totes, pallet jack, metal racks, toilet, water heater, rice, dollie, window fan, metal rods, car parts, bikes, bike parts, compressor, ezup, floor jack, cart, toys, sports bag, chairs, printer, pots, camping gear, step stool, bed frame, headboard, footboard, chest of drawers, floor lamp, vacuum, toys, flat screen TV, speakers, suitcase, bikes, treadmill, drum, hand tools, luggage rack, water purifier, mattress, and refrigerator belonging to the following.

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FELIPE DEJESUS RAMIREZ ADRIAN ACOSTA MICHAEL/VALERIE ESTRADA BHARTI KHATRI CHARLES LEMON TERESA L. MACIAS SERGIO VELASCO JESUS JR VILLA

UNIT B224 B263 B503 A102 A286 B227A B829 A145

This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California.

Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. Publication Dates: 11/22/19 AND 11/29/19

Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 11/22 and 11/29/19

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The trucks and traffic are unaware that the street is not designed for truck traffic and many exceed the speed limit according to residents, with some residents writing the city that the increased traffic is causing damage to their personal property while the trucks drive by 24 hour per day.

One of the most contentious issues of Caltrans manuever has been the noise and vibration caused by the increased truck traffic.

Residents who live along Carmenita between Artesia as well as other problem areas on Alondra and in Granada Park near Bloomfield and Alondra are fed up with the noise.

A report by Acoustics Group, Inc., a firm hired by the city of Cerritos to monitor and study truck noise, logged some extremely alarming numbers during the initial monitoring, with some hours of the day hitting over 93 decibels.

The consulting firm was hired after a group of citizens pressured the city into the study and will be an integral part of the upcoming December 12 Council meeting which will consider changing the truck routes in Cerritos.

The combination of efforts from HMG-LCCN and residents produced the discussions and study to look at changing the situation.

The City is now considering the development and implementation of a City ordinance to reroute and/or restrict truck traffic.

Acoustics Group performed 24-hour noise measurements in four different locations, logging the noise level every

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The study also counted the number of trucks passing the locations.

The study then categorized the minimum and maximum decibel measurements and averaged the measurements for each hour.

When measuring noise levels with a sound level meter, the intensity of noise in units called decibels (dB). A logarithmic scale is used, using 10 as the base, rather than a linear scale, this scale is called the decibel scale.

The study found “high heavy truck traffic noise levels continuing into the nighttime period, 2 AM with 111 heavy trucks at 2 AM and 192 heavy trucks at 2 PM.�

And in what is sure to anger residents the Acoustics Group stated in an email, “additionally, the heavy trucks appear to be traveling faster at 2 AM because there is less congestion. When the trucks drive over the discontinuous low point in the pavement at a higher rate of speed, the truck chassis shakes more violently and causes a higher sound level compared to the 2 PM hour.�

In looking at the numbers, three zones averaged 84 decibels throughout the 24hour period, with the other zone averaging 80.

But the zone averaging the lowest decibels recorded the highest sound level at 1 PM, hitting nearly 100 decibels.

The other zones hit 94 decibels at 9 AM, 91 at 9AM, 95 at 9 PM, and 97 at 1 PM. Surprisingly, Acoustics did not perform a vibration study.

Cerritos City staff is preparing a report for the Cerritos City Council’s consideration at the upcoming Dec. 12 City Council meeting.

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GROCERY OUTLET OPENS IN NORWALK

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, the extreme-value grocery retailer, opened their latest store in Norwalk at the Norwalk Town Square located at 14027 Pioneer Boulevard November 14, 2019, with new owners Jorge and Cynthia Lizarragas beaming with excitement.

The store has hired over 25 local residents, all who found their new jobs at a job fair held in October. Opening day began at 8:30 am last Thursday morning with the slicing of a large receipt instead of a ribbon to officially ‘Unlock the savings!’ The first 200 customers in line were given a Grocery Outlet gift card with values of $5 to $200, plus one lucky customer was entered in a drawing to win free groceries for a year.

In February of 2019 the Norwalk City Council held a forum and one of overwhelming messages from residents was the need for more local markets.

HERO

Continued from page 1 “We are so very proud of Bridget,” said ABC Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu. “She is not only an integral part of the Artesia High School team, but is a caring member in the community. Thank you to the City of Lakewood for recognizing her efforts.”

Among the incidents shared, the city honored L.A. County firefighters based in Lakewood for combating a dangerous residential fire that originated in the attic.

The homeowners were saved by their dog, Kona, when she alerted them to the nighttime inferno by barking loudly, saving their lives as the home burned down. Kona Martin was awarded the first ever Mayor’s

OPENING DAY began at 8:30 am last Thursday morning with the cutting of a large receipt instead of a ribbon to officially ‘Unlock the savings!

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Caren Spilsbury stated in the opening remarks, “When Cynthia and Jorge came into our offices with the announcement they were new franchise owners, I was overjoyed, I knew this was exactly what the community needed and wanted.” The Lizarragas, are a husband and wife team who earlier this year had gone to the chamber office to share the news.

The new store took the place of Fallas Paredes, a discount retailer, but the site has been vacant for a long time. Grocery Outlet is located in the oldest shopping center in Norwalk and city staff believes it will bring new life to the center.

Award given to a non-human, and Jamie Martin read a heartfelt letter thanking her neighbors for their generosity and support as they dealt with losing their home.

The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Lakewood Deputy Sheriff Steve Vranek for his 30-year career with the Sheriff’s Department, as well as Fire Battalion Chief William Mayfield, who also reached his 30-year service mark.

The city also recognized several Lakewood residents for their volunteer service in public safety, either as part of Neighborhood Watch or the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station Volunteers. Denny Reed was awarded the Lakewood Station Volunteer of the Year for 24 years of volunteerism and an astonishing 40,000 hours of service, the most in the history of the Sheriff’s Department.

KONA THE DOG with her owners, the Martin family, was given the first ever Mayor’s Award given to a non-human. Kona saved the lives of the Martins when she alerted them to the nighttime inferno in their home by barking loudly. With them is L.A. County Fire Chief Daryl Osby. The City also honored Lakewood Deputy Sheriff Steve Vranek and Fire Battalion Chief William Mayfield for thirty years in their respective departments.

TRASH

Continued from page 1 “How much more evidence did they need? We have trash piling up all over the City and they wait a week to meet, shameful. These people go to conventions and spend thousands, hand out contracts to questionable vendors, yet when it comes to the residents of the City, they fail to act.”

WRI CHOSEN AS NEW HAULER At the regular City Council meeting this past Tuesday, the City terminated its contract with Commercial and chose Gardena based Waste Resources Incorporated.

WRI agreed to have new clean-air vehicles within weeks, a new perfomance bond, general insurance, and assist in filing the proper paperwork with the state.

The Council basically terminated Commercial out of necessity as several residents complained a bout Commercial's service.

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