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LOCAL TEEN ATTENDS 40TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO WOMEN IN SPORTS

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EIGHTH GRADER Sophia Martinez, fourth from left, listens with U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team members Claressa Shields, Megan Rapinoe, Marta Vieira da Silva, Sheila C. Johnson, and John Burke. Martinez was the winner of the Women’s Sports Foundation national essay contest and was invited to New York to attend the gala. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF

he annual Women in Sports Foundation gala was held in October at the exclusive Cipriani Wall Street restaurant in New York City. This gala celebrates the most accomplished women in sports and the girls they inspire. Two months prior to the gala, HMG was given an exclusive interview with Whittier eighth grader Sophia Martinez, who was the winner of the Women’s Sports Foundation national essay contest and a member of the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of Southeast LA and junior member of the SCGA. The young golfers essay centered around the life skills that she has learned through the Player & Youth Development program at SCGA Junior and the importance of playing alongside other girls at LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of Southeast LA events as well as the bond that she has with her mom, who is also a golfer. “Golf has allowed me to spend more time with my mom and we’ve become closer,” added Martinez. “There’s a lot of down time during a round so we catch up on everything else that’s going on like my school work, friendships and what I want to do in the future.” Joan Martinez has seen firsthand the impact that the game has had on her daughter and their relationship, “It brings

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HMG-LCCN EXCLUSIVE WATER ASSOCIATION FAILED TO REPORT LOBBY PAYMENTS RELATED TO ASM. CRISTINA GARCIA’S AB 1794 CENTRAL BASIN Three of the Association’s Board Members would become appointed Central Basin Directors after the bill passed. BY BRIAN HEWS A Hews Media Group Community News investigation has revealed that the Central Basin Water Association, a nonprofit based in Azusa that “disseminates factual and educational data concerning the depletion of groundwater in the Central Basin,” and an association that takes the opposite position on most legislative items concerning Central Basin Water, has failed to report lobbying activity on its financial documents, known as 990’s, a violation of state and federal laws that could result in a revocation of its nonprofit status. In addition, it appears yet another conflict of interest and effort to financially injure Central Basin have been associated with Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia’s AB 1794 passed in 2016, which, among other items, mandates non-elected appointed directors to the board.

The documents show that during the time AB 1794 was winding its way through the legislature, future Central Basin directors, who would be appointed after AB 1794 passed, were actively working on CBWA’s Board of Directors and not reporting their lobbying efforts. Mark Grajeda, CB VP Dan Arrighi, and CB Director Frank Heldman were listed as board members with Grajeda, one of the first appointees under AB 1794, listed as president and Heldman as a director. The person in charge of overseeing the financials, the Treasurer of the CBWA, was Arrighi. In addition to the tax ramifications, it appears as if all parties involved with Garcia and AB 1794 were covertly working to ensure its passage. During the time Grajeda, Arrighi, and Heldman were on CBWA’s Board, the association was actively lobbying to pass AB 1794, which was vehemently opposed by all CB Board Members. And they were paying CB’s law firm at the time, Nossaman, LP to lobby in fa-

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The state this week intervened in a new court battle over home delivery of cannabis in communities that have banned or restricted pot shops. Many cities in the area, including Cerritos, have banned pot shops. The state filed a motion on behalf of the California Bureau of Cannabis to join a lawsuit against Santa Cruz county, which has banned deliveries by companies it has not licensed. In Fresno, cities are fighting the state contending that state law allows them to decide whether organizations can sell cannabis in their communities. In January of this year, the Bureau of Cannabis issued regulations that permits firms the state licenses to deliver marijuana anywhere in the state, including in cities that have banned pot shops, like Cerritos. Many counter-argue that under proposition 64, which was passed in 2016, to legalize marijuana for recreational use, “the state promised the people of California local control over cannabis operations.” The same people say that the state is trying to sidestep the Fresno court case by going to Santa Cruz County where residents are more in favor of pot shops. Proposition 64 gave cities and counties the power to ban pot shops in their cities, ¾ of California cities have done that. Local elected officials have banned marijuana sales in their communities out of public safety concerns saying that pot shops attract robbers and encourage other criminal activities. In his filing, Attorney General Xavier Becerra argued that the state has acted properly in deciding where marijuana can be sold and delivered. He argued that if the state were not allowed to regulate cannabis, it would bring substantial harm to the state. Charter counties, such as Cerritos, and general law cities are granted specific power by the state when not in conflict with state laws. Charter cities are granted plenary (unlimited) powers except as to those that have been preempted by the State. Courts must look to the test for preemption set forth in a California Supreme

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LIVING FAITH CHURCH'S FIRST ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER

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LAKEWOOD REGIONAL DECORATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

LIVING FAITH parishioners served 200 Foster Road elementary families at the 21st Annual Thanksgiving community dinner. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Foster Road Elementary School has been hosting a free Thanksgiving Dinner for students and their families for many years. However this year Living Faith Church has taken over hosting the dinner and it was great success. “This evening is just a way to show our expression of thanks-giving to Foster Road Elementary school,’ said Pastor Steve Camarillo,”as a church, we meet here every Sunday morning. We found out that due to budget constraints that the annual dinner, did not make the cut, so as church we wanted to help out.” The event, which is in its 21st year, celebrates the holiday week early by welcoming hundreds of people in the La Mirada community for a free turkey dinner. “This is our home,” said Camarillo, “and when

we learned that the dinner so many people rely on might not happen, we wanted to reach out. Because we are in the thanksgiving season, this is another way to say thank you. Our church is always praying for this campus and we want this to be a safe place where kids can grow healthy.” In addition, vendors were on sight to pass out information from the Parks & Recreation Department, the La Mirada library passed out free books. La Mirada Mayor Steve De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem John Lewis, Councilman Larry Mowles, as well as the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce were all on hand to welcome families to the annual Thanksgiving Dinner. “This dinner is really about thanking the community for supporting us,” De Ruse said. “It also teaches students about service and modeling gratitude for what we really do have.”

DECORATING CREW: Chief Operation Officer Michael Paul Amos and CEO John Grah (back, 2nd and 3rd from left respectively) with hospital staff after decorating the lobby area and hallways with holiday cheer.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Hospitals are not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the holidays being merry, but many are out to change that mind-set. On Monday November 25th, the administration staff of Lakewood Regional Medical Center got together to decorate their lobby area. The decorations were a bit more traditional than most with an eight foot spruce tree decked out in red and silver ornaments, and red poinsettias. The waiting area was also adorned in dozens of fresh red poinsettia plants that were placed at the registration desk,

while also lining the hallway and elevator entrance. Garland was tacked to the eaves, while wreaths, covered in silver and gold adornments, were placed at the front doors. This is just the beginning;” said LRMC Chief Executive Officer John Grah, “don’t be too surprised if you see stocking shaped plasma viles or garland that resembles a heart beat in the hallways.” Grah chuckled a bit when he said that the teaching skeletons might even get dressed up as the ghosts of Christmas’s past, saying, "everyone deserves a little light-hearted laughter during the season."

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FALLEN JOURNALISTS DESERVE A MEMORIAL BY BARBARA COCHRAN Journalists relentlessly pursue the truth in order to provide citizens with the information they need to be self-governing. And yet, for journalists, doing that work can be risky, dangerous and even cost lives. Just 15 months ago the deadliest attack on journalists in U.S. history took place at the office of the Capital Gazette, the local newspaper in Annapolis, MD, when a gunman shot and killed five employees and wounded two others. It is an all too frequent and unfortunate reality that reporters and photojournalists must face and even run toward danger when seeking the truth. That’s why so many have died while cover-

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ing war and conflict, from Ernie Pyle in World War II, to Francois Sully, Larry Burrows and Dana Stone in the Vietnam War, to David Bloom, Michael Kelly, Elizabeth Neuffer and Daniel Pearl in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is also why so many have died around the world when the powerful wanted to silence them. Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Turkey just over one year ago. Anna Politskaya was killed after her reporting on the Russian war in Chechnya angered those in power. Washington, D.C. has many monuments honoring those who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms; yet, there is no memorial on public land to recognize the journalists who have

made the same sacrifice. Such a memorial would demonstrate to our citizens and to visitors from around the world that our country values a free press, honors the sacrifices of journalists and supports the family, friends and colleagues of the fallen. To make this memorial a reality, federal legislation is needed but federal funds will not be used. The Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019 would authorize the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to lead the effort to design, develop, construct and maintain a memorial on federal land in Washington, D.C. The memorial would be funded entirely by private donations and without the use of any taxpayer funds. Once completed, the Fallen Journal-

ists Memorial will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices that have been made – and that will continue to be made – to preserve a free press. It will also be a source of education, awareness and pride for our entire nation. This important effort is only beginning. We need the help of newspaper readers and others who value the role that journalists play in our democratic society. We encourage you to contact your representatives and senators in Congress (202224-3121) and ask that they co-sponsor the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019 and help us make this memorial a reality.

NOEL JAIMES TO RUN FOR LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL

mer of 1974. He graduated in 1980 with a BA in Christian Education. In 1992 Jaimes received his MBA in Real Estate and Business Administration. Jaimes has been a La Mirada resident for over 45 years and is a former La Mirada City Commissioner, serving on the Human Services and Parks & Recreation Commission as well as many advisory boards and committees. Jaimes was appointed as a commissioner to the La Mirada Parks and Recreation Commission, the La Mirada Human Services Commission, as well as to the Medical Center of La Mirada Community Advisory Group. During his tenure as a Commissioner in the 1980s and 90s, he was an advocate for a Community Gymnasium and a Senior Center. In the mid 1980s, as a member of the Gang Task Force Advisory Group along with the South Whittier Coordinating Council, he lobbied the Office of Supervisor Dean Dana for an additional

Sheriff Patrol car to patrol the Foster Pack Area where aging gang members still lived and were criminally active in the Foster Park area. Recently, Jaimes was invited to join the Board of Directors for the Chamber in order to reinvent, renovate and rebrand the organization. He and others have implemented a new visionary directive helping small and large businesses grow successfully within the city while restoring the Chamber’s vision and direction. The creation of the Chambers’ new web site at lamiradachamber.com has given the Chamber an opportunity to create a new social media footprint for every business in the city. “Over the last 49 plus years, I have seen hundreds of residents contribute their time and passion to serve our city. I am committed to giving this tradition new birth as your new City Councilperson in 2020, because … it’s the right thing do."

STAFF REPORT La Mirada Businessman Noel Jaimes, has announced his candidacy for the La Mirada City Council District #5, making his announcement on the official campaign page: www.facebook.com/NoelJ a i m e s - f o r- L a - M i r a d a City-Council-District-5. The son of immigrant parents that migrated to the NOEL JAIMES United States in the mid1950’s, he attended Saint Thomas Elementary School; Berendo Junior High and Los Angeles High School. Starting his college career at Los Angeles City College, Jaimes transferred to Biola University in the sum-

Barbara Cochran is the President of the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation.

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Rancho Los Alamitos Hosts the Long Beach Camerata Singers During Annual Holiday Open House Long Beach, CA - Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens announces an exciting addition to the annual Holiday Open House this December. While visitors are invited to the free Holiday Open House on the evenings of December 11 – 13, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., there is an exclusive option for families with young children on the afternoon of Thursday, December 12. For one afternoon only, the Long Beach Camerata Singers will perform prior to the evening tour. The presentation is a specially tailored holiday musical program for families with children ages 3-8 years old with stories about holiday parties and family traditions from the Rancho’s past. This fun, interactive children’s concert explores the musical concepts of Melody, Tempo, Dynamics, and Rhythm, as well as telling stories about family holiday traditions from the last century. Although the program is designed for young children, the whole family will be entertained and enlightened by the Long Beach Camerata Singers who are dedicated to excellence in choral music. The Thursday afternoon musical program will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. and will be followed by light refreshments, children’s craft activities in the barnyard, and memorable tours of the decorated Ranch House. Children must be accompanied by an

DEC. 12: The presentation is a specially tailored holiday musical program for families with children ages 3-8 years old with stories about holiday parties and family traditions from the Rancho’s past. .

adult and reservations (including a modest reservation fee) are required. More information is available at https://www.rancholosalamitos.org/ events/2019_christmas_at_RLA During the annual three-night Holiday Open House, guests have the special treat of visiting the beautifully lit grounds of the ranch during evening hours and touring the authentically decorated ranch house. This year, visitors will experience A December to Remember with festive holiday music and light refreshments served under the brightly trimmed eaves of the barns – a splendid way to get into the holiday spirit. The Rancho Museum Gift Store will be open for your shopping pleasure. Holiday Open House tours are free to the public, but parking reservations are required. Call the Rancho at (562) 431-3541 to reserve parking. Please see https://www. rancholosalamitos.org/events for more information. For more information about the Long Beach Camerata Singers go to https:// longbeachcameratasingers.org.

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HELP PROJECT SHEPHERD FILL WISHES OF KIDS STAFF REPORT

FAMILIES enrolled in Project Shepherd hang their holiday gift wishes in the form of paper bear ornaments on “Teddy Bear Trees” in the hopes of having them filled by an anonymous Santa. Teddy Bear Trees went on display at Lakewood City Hall as well as the Burns Community Center beginning Monday, Nov. 18.

Thanksgiving holiday sales offer some of the best deals of the year at Lakewood Center. They also provide an affordable way to fulfill the holiday wishes of disadvantaged children living in Lakewood. Many of the 1,200 residents that Lakewood Project Shepherd serves during the holidays are kids—kids who could really use a toy for the holidays. Since 1995, children from families enrolled in Project Shepherd have hung their holiday gift wishes in the form of paper bear ornaments on “Teddy Bear Trees” in the hopes of having them filled by an anonymous “Santa.” Teddy Bear Trees are on display at City Hall as well as the Burns Community Center beginning Monday, Nov. 18. Here’s how the program works: You select an ornament with a child's name, age and wish (for a reasonably priced toy or clothing) and then shop for the gift that will fulfill that wish. Bring the gift with the matching “ornament” to City Hall or other city facilities during business hours prior to Monday, Dec. 2. For every Teddy Bear Tree wish fulfilled with gifts purchased in Lakewood, you’ll receive one free drawing ticket for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card to Lakewood Center. Just be sure to show the original receipt as proof when you deliver the gift and Teddy Bear Tree ornament. If you are shopping at Lakewood Center on the weekend of Nov. 30, you can also stop by the Rotary Club booth in Center Court. Rotary volunteers, many of them Lakewood business and civic leaders, will help you choose a paper bear from the Teddy Bear Tree. After you purchase the gift to fulfill the wish, simply return it with the ornament to the Rotary Club booth. Remember to show the receipt for your free ticket for the $100 Visa gift card drawing. All of the unwrapped gifts go to children registered through Project Shepherd, which is Lakewood’s homegrown charity to assist local families in need. Project Shepherd is operated by the Rotary Club of Lakewood and the City of Lakewood. For more information about Project Shepherd, call 562-9257512, or visit www.lakewoodcity.org/ ProjectShepherd.

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A Holiday Message from La Mirada Mayor Steve De Ruse The holiday season is a time for fun gatherings with friends and family. The City invites you to get in the spirit and join La Miradaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday events and activities. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to start planning your festive holiday home display! La Mirada residents Steve De Ruse are encouraged to help City of La Mirada Mayor spread holiday cheer throughout La Mirada by decorating their homes. Judging for the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Home Decorating Pro-

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gram will take place Sunday, December 1 through Thursday, December 12. No entry is needed, all decorated homes are automatically considered. Winners will be announced on the website at www. cityoflamirada.org. Join fun holiday activities the entire family will enjoy at the annual Chili Holiday celebration. Chili Holiday will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. This event brings the community together to kick off the holiday season. Festivities include the official tree lighting, live entertainment, holiday crafts, hot dogs, warm beverages, cookies, and of course chili! Children can enjoy snow sledding, a holiday train ride and photos with Santa. Guests can also participate in the annual Holiday Wreath Auction benefiting the La Mirada Community Foundation.

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Community members are encourage to share their good fortune with others by donating to the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Toy and Food Drive. Donations of new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items can be brought to the Activity Center, City Hall, Community Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Station, Community Gymnasium, La Mirada Library, Resource Center, and Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center through December 13. Donations can help bring holiday cheer to La Mirada families in need. Children are encouraged to let Santa know what is on their Christmas wish list. Special mailboxes are located at City Hall, the Resource Center and Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center to give children the opportunity to send a letter to Santa. Be sure to drop off your letter by Monday, December 16 for a personalized reply from Santa. Please remember

to include a return address so Santa can write back. La Mirada residents can also reserve a visit from Santa Claus. Santa home visits are held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve visits are scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Visits are offered at $40 for a 10-minute visit and $60 for a 10-minute visit on Christmas Eve. The holidays are approaching quickly, and the community is invited to celebrate this special time of the year in La Mirada. On behalf of the City of La Mirada, I wish everyone a blissful, fun, and safe holiday season. The best to all for 2020! Sincerely, Steve De Ruse La Mirada Mayor

PRIORITY YULE: MAIL CARRIERS START THEIR DELIVERIES BEFORE THE CRACK OF DAWN STAFF REPORT No need for alarm. That clatter and rattle some households may hear before the coffee is brewed, as early as 5 a.m., is not Santa getting an early start. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really his postal helpers, the mail carriers, hitting the street before the break of dawn in order to get everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s packages delivered with great speed. The jingle and jangle so familiar this time of year is part of the hustle and bustle that Post Offices experience during the peak holiday rush. To keep their promise to make it a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Priority Yuleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and deliver the best holiday for everyone, carriers will be out making early morning deliveries in many communities

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HOLLAND INT'L MARKET CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY

LARGE ASSORTMENT: Holland features a wide selection of Dutch cheeses such as Gouda, Leyden and Boere they carry a huge product line for holiday baking, from cakes and breads to that delicious twice-baked Dutch biscuit, rusk. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Located in the city of Bellflower, Holland International Market, a specialty retail store that caters to the Dutch and Indonesian community,celebrated their fifth anniversary this month. The store opened their doors October 1, 2014 and has become a favorite hub in the must-go specialty markets ever since. Featuring a wide selection of Dutch cheeses such as Gouda, Leyden and Boere they carry a huge product line for holiday baking, from cakes and breads to that delicious twice-baked Dutch biscuit, Rusk. The store carries an unbelievable assortment of cookies and candies, and by far have the largest licorice aisle in existence.

For the not so sweet tooth the market has a healthy variety of speculaas, a type of spiced shortcrust biscuit; bitterballen, deep-fried crispy breaded rounds with tender savory filling and croquettes, bread crumbed fried food roll containing ground meat, fish, mashed potatoes or vegetables. The staff is always friendly and pleasant, with answers about all your purchases in store and online. Holland International also carries a variety of Dutch souvenir products such as Delft Blue ceramic wares, key chains, kitchen and home dĂŠcor. You can visit them in person at 9835 Belmont Street or online at www.hollandintmarket.com.

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DOWNEY'S INDEPENDENCE & APOLLO PARKS NOW OPEN BY TAMMYE MCDUFF This past week the City of Downey officially reopened two parks that were slated for improvements under Measure S. A ribbon cutting for Independence Park was held Thursday November 21st. Construction for park began July 2019 and finished a month ahead of schedule, at a cost of $2 million. Some of the improvements included a newly built detached restroom structure and new fixtures; replacement of playground surfacing; the resurfacing of tennis courts and new trash enclosures. After six months of renovation, Apollo Park has also been reopened, with the grand opening held this past Saturday, November 23rd. At 9:00 am the official ribbon was cut, opening the new sports area. Most of the grass was replaced by artificial turf for all kinds of sports, the

baseball/soccer fields were resurfaced, water fountains have been placed in different areas of the park where kids can fill up their portable water bottles keeping the park clean, and numerous barbecue grills have been added for family outings. Downey Mayor Rick Rodriguez and Downey City Council were all on site to officially invite baseball and soccer teams to ‘play ball’. “I am a long-time baseball coach and this field is a dream come true,” said Rodriguez, ”Apollo Park is imagination turned into reality. Apollo is actually the highest visited park in the city, I am looking forward to kid’s years from now, being able to enjoy all these beautiful amenities.” The renovation of the City's parks was to be completed in three phases. Each phase included a series of park projects that were on the same schedule. During construction, some parks were completely closed or partially closed.

ALL MY SONS COMING TO CERRITOS COLLEGE THEATRE STAFF REPORT Cerritos Colege Theater will perform All My Sons from Friday Dec. 6 to Sunday Dec. 15 at the Burnight Studio Theatre Cerritos College 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650. How far would a man go to protect his family, his interests, and his legacy? Joe Keller, the patriarch in All My Sons, desperately wants to secure and maintain the financial security and legacy he spent so many years building, ready to hand it down to his surviving son Chris. At the same time, Joe’s wife Kate is still waiting for their eldest son Larry

to return from the war, determined that he is alive and will marry the former girl-next-door Ann, the daughter of Joe’s former business partner who is in prison, punished for Joe’s crimes. To complicate this family drama, Chris and Ann are in love and want to get married. In All My Sons, Arthur Miller creates a post-war American family in a tragic downfall of lies, greed, love, and loss. Tickets may be purchased online (credit card only) two hours prior to show time at https://www.cerritos.edu/theater/ shows/2019-2020/all-my-sons.htm or in the box office one hour prior to each performance.

PLAY BALL: Pee Wee Baseball is ready to hit the diamond at the new baseball fields of Apollo Park. With them is Mayor Rick Rodriguez (with scissors) and Downey Council members.

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FAMILIAR FACES MOVE INTO NEW COACHING ROLES FOR THREE AREA TEAMS BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER The 2019-2020 boys basketball season will feature a pair of 605 League teams, Artesia High and Whitney High, with new head coaches, while a third takes over the Valley Christian High program. Two of those coaches, though, are not new to their respective schools. Cerritos High tries to make it two straight league titles with an experienced team while Gahr High is eager to crack the 20-win plateau with another strong, competitive schedule.

ARTESIA PIONEERS

18-11 overall last season, 8-2 in the 605 League, second place, lost to Sunny Hills High 55-53 (OT) in the Division 3A first round playoffs Co-head coaches: Jeff Myles (first season) and Ray Walker (eighth season, 97-96) Team’s record previous five seasons: 71-66 Last time missed the playoffs: 1981

STARTERS LOST: Jarren Bugay (12.1 points per game last season in 18 games), Leroy Gladden 6.6 ppg in 25 games), Heder Gladden, Princeton Hoang (11.3 ppg. In 20 games), Joshua Jennings (6.0 ppg. In 21 games) STARTERS RETURNING: None OTHERS RETURNING: SR Jeremiah Charles (4.8 ppg.), SR Aaron Cleofro, SR Miguel Javier, SO Tyler Miller (11.4 ppg.

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Lelan Monteclaro, JR Matthew Borroto, JR Jonathan Nelson (transfer from Long Beach Jordan High), JR Devin Yoakum, JR Drayven Young, SO Troy Linao Former Artesia junior varsity head coach Jeff Myles joins the varsity staff as a co-head coach alongside Ray Walker, who recently recorded his 100th victory with the Pioneers. The two met when they were coaching at Bellflower High in 2006. When Walker left Bellflower to come to Artesia, Myles replaced him as the Buccaneers head coach. “It’s a great opportunity,” Myles said. “It’s a historic school with a historic name. Of course, it comes with the nerves and pressure. And so, I’m wondering if I’m doing things the right way. You just have to believe in your system and believe in your motto and kind of teach the same principles. I’ve felt that I have put in the work, I’ve put in the time and I’ve put in the effort.” Myles will inherit a young team with an all new starting lineup and only four returning players, headlined by sophomore Tyler Miller, who shined in limited action after being called up from the junior varsity team. However, it won’t seem too new for Myles, who coached a lot of this season’s team last season. Myles says his transition from junior varsity to varsity was easy because the players know his system. “We have a little bit of experience

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with [Miller] and [senior] Jeremiah Charles, who has been on the varsity program for three years,” Myles said. “So, it’s a little bit of experience, but not much. But I think our youth will be okay because we’re all aggressive, we’re all hungry and we all want to do well.” As it relates to Miller, Myles said it’s just not the scoring that the sophomore brings to the team. Myles added that he’s a hard worker who will practice for five hours if you allow him. Myles also says the four returning players will help the younger players understand what it’s like to play on a Friday night for a varsity game. Juniors Devin Yoakim and Drayven Young, along with Miller, are coming from the football team and played for Myles last season while sophomore Troy Linao is the younger brother of Alex Linao, who played for the Pioneers from the 2014-2015 to 2016-2017 seasons. Even though the Pioneers are young, they still figure to challenge Cerritos for the 605 League title. But Myles isn’t ready to make any bold predictions. “With this team, I just want us to compete,” he said. “I don’t know what we’re going to do, but I just want us to play hard every game. I tell the guys every time that if they play hard every game, then the results are going to show. So, I don’t want to say we’re going to do X, Y and Z. My biggest thing is just compete, compete, compete.”

CERRITOS DONS

17-12 overall last season, 9-1 in the 605 League, first place, lost to Schurr High 68-51 in the Division 3AA second round playoffs Co-head coaches: Jonathan Watanabe (19th season overall, 271-236) and Kevin

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Enomoto (fifth season, 68-47) Team’s record previous five seasons: 85-59 Last time missed the playoffs: 2007

STARTERS LOST: Aditya Suresh (5.7 points per game last season), SR Gavin Carothers (8.8. ppg. In 22 games) STARTERS RETURNING: SR Ethan Reyes (6.3 ppg), Jagger Uy (8.9 ppg.), JR Alex Archer (10.4 ppg. In 19 games) OTHERS RETURNING: SR Luke Castrence, SR Eric Clark, SR Christian Jones, SR Austin Rivera, JR Obinna Ene, JR Ryan Scammahorn TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: SO Danny Patton It took close to two decades, but cohead coach Jonathan Watanabe finally won a league championship, and in the first season of the 605 League. The fact that Cerritos won it in a new league as opposed to the Suburban League where the program had been overshadowed by the likes of Artesia early on, then Mayfair High and finally La Mirada High recently, Watanabe says regardless of the league, last season’s team was looking to leave a legacy that they were able to accomplish different goals. “It was not an easy league championship last year with Artesia probably being the top ranked team, Pioneer being really good [and] Oxford [Academy] also being really good last year,” Watanabe said. “So, we really had to work for it. I felt it was not just a switch in leagues. It was a well-earned and deserved league championship that we put in not just from last year’s group, but all the other years prior to that that

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Continued from page 10 had helped to build the program.” Watanabe credits seeing a certain group of players every two or three years all the way through as to why he continues to coach and why he is closing in on 20 seasons as Cerritos’ head coach. “There’s been a few years where we thought, ‘hey, maybe this will be it’,” he said. “Then another group will come in and we say, ‘we’ll stay on for a little bit longer’. But it is for the love of the games; to teach these kids the sport. It also has a lot to do with the school, the students and their parents because we’ve had a lot of good support from the families. So, that helps a lot.” Now, the Dons are again stacked to win a second straight league crown, especially with returning senior starters Ethan Reyes and Jagger Uy and junior Alex Archer, all of whom combined to score over 25 points a game. Watanabe says all three are going to lead the team and that Reyes and Uy are “our motors”. Archer has a lot of potential and is currently being recruited by the University of California, Irvine. The other projected starters as of now will be senior Eric Clark, who sat out last season after transferring from Los Alamitos High, and junior Obinna Ene. Watanabe adds that Clark is a strong addition and will strengthen the Dons on the offensive end. As far as the new players to varsity, the one who will make the biggest impact will be sophomore Danny Patton. While Watanabe continues to say a lot of the team’s strength will be the returning players, he believes people will be asking about who Patton is. Last season, Patton was the most valuable player of the freshmen team. Watanabe has two major goals this season-to go undefeated in the 605 League, and to win the CIF-Southern Section Division 3AA championship. It won’t be easy to accomplish those feats as Cerritos will be tested like it has never been tested before, scheduling a road game at Los Alamitos for its season opener, back to back North Orange County and St. John Bosco tournaments, Downey High at the Staples Center and the city rivalry game against Gahr. In addition, the Dons will have breaks during its league season with games at showcase tournaments-the Ron Massey Tip-Off Classic and the Mike’s Long Shot Challenge. “This is our 19th season and this is by far, the toughest preseason schedule we’ve ever had,” Watanabe said. “Some of it has to do with balancing out league with our preseason schedule. Traditionally, we were good playing in the North Orange County Tournament.

We would see all the best teams in Orange County and that was enough to test us to see where we’re at. But we decided to double up this year. We feel like we need to compete against the best in order to really figure out where we stand.”

GAHR GLADIATORS

16-13 overall last season, 5-5 in the San Gabriel Valley League, tied for second place, lost to La Mirada High 67-63 (OT) in the Division 2A first round playoffs Head coach: Ricky Roper (10th season, 160-102) Team’s record previous five seasons: 88-57 Last time missed the playoffs: 2018 STARTERS LOST: Isaiah Knowles (10.2 points per game last season), Jordan Simpson (3.7 ppg.), Justin Stephens (14.1 ppg.), Ryan Young (9.4 ppg.) STARTERS RETURNING: JR Jalen Pitre (10.4 ppg.) OTHERS RETURNING: SR Ethan Woon, JR Moses Dollar, JR Mark Onyejekwe TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: SR Kenneth Hunt, JR Khye Matthews, JR Gemel Williams Most coaches with a program as prestigious as what Gahr has would sum up a 16-13 season as a disappointment, considering the Gladiators had four seniors in its starting lineup and went to the playoffs. But head coach Ricky Roper would disagree with that summation. Yes, the Gladiators finished three games over .500 and finished tied for second place in the very tough San Gabriel Valley League. But Gahr lost three league games by a combined six points and lost four other games by less than five points each time. “Why would I have been disappointed,” Roper questioned. “We competed really hard every night. Our league was really tough. We had a couple of one and two-point losses. So, I was really proud of those guys. They competed really hard. We finished in second place [and] lost in overtime in the playoffs.” Roper says that’s a testament to the schedule he puts together every season. Gahr played La Mirada High twice last season and faced league foes Downey High and Warren High in tournament games, not to mention city rival Cerritos. Gahr also co-hosted a tournament with St. John Bosco High where it played Palisades High and Windward High and competed in the prestigious Torrey Pines Tournament. This season, Gahr returns three players who played significant time on varsity last season and another one who was up and down from the junior varsity

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team to varsity. Standing at 6’ 7”, junior Jalen Pitre is the one everyone will be keeping an eye one and figures to boost his scoring from last season. “It’s his third year on varsity, so he’s been around awhile,” Roper said of Pitre. “We have a talented, young group; we only have two seniors. But we’re pretty talented. And a lot of these guys who are juniors, like Mark Onyejekwe and Khye Matthews, practiced with varsity last year. So sometimes, our starters on j.v. will practice with varsity. They’ve kind of got the flow of varsity basketball.” The only expectations Roper has for this season is simply for his team to compete in league and compete every night and give itself a chance to win every night. A successful season for Roper would be for the Gladiators to finish in the top three in league and get into the playoffs. Moving from Division 2A to Division 3AA gives the blue and gold a better chance of advancing far. Gahr again will have a stacked nonleague schedule, opening in the Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary Tournament, where it fell to Los Altos High in the championship game, followed by the El Monte Tournament, its own co-hosted tournament with St. John Bosco and the Rancho Mirage Tournament before the end of December. The Gladiators will also visit Westchester High “I think we’re really good, but our league is really good,” Roper said. “Lynwood and Dominguez are really talented. Warren has the [league] player of the year back. Downey is always very, very good. A really good team in our league is going to finish in fifth place.”

JOHN GLENN EAGLES

4-24 overall last season, 2-8 in the 605 League, fifth place Head coach: Ruben Guerrero (fourth season, 11-66) Team’s record previous five seasons: 13-114 Last time made the playoffs: 2014

STARTERS LOST: Joseph Angulo (6.1

points per game last season), Marcus Ek (7.8 ppg.), Chris Lujan (4.0 ppg.), Gerardo Vargas (4.2 ppg.) STARTERS RETURNING: SR Chris Saucedo (10.8 ppg.) OTHERS RETURNING: JR Justin Del Los Santos, JR Chanmarafine Som, SO Nathanael Jacobo TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: SR Pedro Miranda, SR Davion Roachford, SO Hector Herrera, SO Richard Ramos

The futility numbers for John Glenn High keep growing as the Eagles failed to win at least 10 regular season games for the 12th straight season and have not won at least three league games in any season since the 2000-2001. The move to the 605 League was supposed to be a bit easier last season, but instead, the Eagles once again struggled. Head coach Ruben Guerrero describes last season as a “culture change” even though the team was loaded with seniors. “They were a great group of guys, they bought in and carried our values to every game and practice,” Guerrero said. “We didn’t win much but I appreciate last year’s team. They were exactly what our program needed because we still see their affects this year.” Glenn does not return much, and only senior Chris Saucedo is the lone starter coming back. Guerrero says he is expecting Saucedo to compete on every possession and lead by example for the rest of the program to follow. Glenn will begin the season with just eight players and Guerrero says all of them have put in the work during the offseason and is excited to see them all perform. As far as improving greatly

from last season and getting back to the playoffs, which would be the third time in the 2000s, time will tell. “Every year we expect to make a run at a league title,” Guerrero said. “Every year, our goal is to make CIF. Our guys are committed to being the team they need to be to accomplish their goals.”

NORWALK LANCERS

11-17 overall, 1-8 in the Suburban League, fourth place Head coach: Brent Campanelli (fourth season, 32-48) Team’s record previous five seasons: 55-79 Last time made the playoffs: 2018

STARTERS LOST: Andrew Beeson

(4.6 points per game last season, 19 non-league games), Mark Gonzalez (3.7 ppg.,19 non-league games) STARTERS RETURNING:SR Christopher Herrera (18.9 ppg., 19 nonleague games), SR Pablo Juarez (7.1 ppg., 19 non-league games), JR Jayden Williams (7.5 ppg., 19 non-league games) OTHERS RETURNING: SR Alejandro Aguirre, SR Armando Castellannos, SR Daniel Recinos, JR Miguel Fernandez TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: SR Kevin Garrett, SR Julian Price Last season, Norwalk High had a decent non-league and was barely above .500 heading into the Suburban League. With little margin to work with as now, only the top two teams in league get automatic berths to the playoffs, head coach Brent Campanelli wasn’t that confident because the team had been dealing with some internal stuff. It led to the Lancers winning one league game and finishing in last place. “I don’t know if it was tough, but it was different,” Campanelli said of the new look to the Suburban League. “Playing a team three times, I don’t care who they are…that’s a difficult thing to do within a 30-day span. I’m just thankful we don’t have to do it again.” Barring the same problems as last season, and if the team can stay healthy, Norwalk looks to be better and get back to the playoffs with the return of three solid starters in seniors Christopher Herrera and Pablo Juarez and junior Jayden Williams, all of whom combined to average 33.5 points a game prior to the league season. Campanelli says he is going to rely on those three a lot along with senior Armando Castellanos. “He is legit, and he has worked on his game a lot,” Campanelli said about Herrera. “He and I have had conversations about changing the way he plays in January because it’s not a secret. And we knew he wasn’t going to be a secret in January last year. He’s worked on his body, he’s worked on his mind, he’s worked on coming off the ball and relying on teammates. I think his court vision has improved tremendously, I think his leadership has improved tremendously and so hopefully we don’t have to rely on 19 points a game this year.” Campanelli said that Juarez is going to handle the basketball and be the ‘quarterback’. In all, eight players return who all played quality minutes. The starting five for the Lancers this season started at least one game last season. Junior Miguel Fernandez is going to step into a much larger role, according to Campanelli. However, he added that Williams will have to pick up the scoring. Plus, the Lancers will benefit from senior Kevin Garrett, a newcomer to Norwalk. As far as the schedule goes, Campanelli said he had to get a bit creative and sought out some Division 4A opponents. Also, the Lancers will play on

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Continued from page 11 their home court as few as six times, half of them coming in league action, which will be the final three games of the regular season. In fact, Norwalk will play 14 games on the road from Dec. 18 to Jan. 28. Also, the four Suburban League teams will now play six games instead of nine, allowing everyone to schedule more nonleague opponents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you do get into the playoffs, at some point youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to play on the road,â&#x20AC;? Campanelli said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And in our league, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to go win on the road if you want to get into the top two and maybe even win the thing. I figured the more road games we have under our belt, the more experience travelling, the better prepared we are for the end of January and hopefully February.â&#x20AC;?

VALLEY CHRISTIAN DEFENDERS

16-13 overall last season, 3-5 in the Olympic League, tied for third place, lost to Warren High 61-46 in the Division 3 AA playoffs Head coach: Josh Zumkehr (first season) Teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record previous five seasons: 86-63 Last time missed the playoffs: 2011

STARTERS LOST: Christian Bozanic (6.6 points per game last season) STARTERS RETURNING: SR Daniel Bradford (2.6 ppg.), SR Malvin Payero (15.3 ppg. in 19 games), JR Denzel Williams (11.7 ppg.), SO Nathan Medina (12.5 ppg.) OTHERS RETURNING: SR Joseph Klein, SR Lucas Lam, JR Luca Caldarella

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year, grows four more inches and all of a sudden is 6’6”. And then Brett Stahl, a guy on j.v. last year, has developed into a good role player for us. We return guys, then all of a sudden, you have these new faces that show up.” Zumkehr continues to give praise of the other new players, including sophomore Melian Martinez, who is a transfer from Massachusetts, and freshman T.J. Waters. He added that V.C. went from two decent players to having seven to nine depending on who’s at practice. While Caldarella has the inside track to become a starter, Zumkehr said the cool thing about this team is the ability to be flexible and said there will be opportunities for Caldarella to be the big guy and other opportunities for him to be on the wing. He went as far as saying they’ll probably go through the season without a set starting five. More times than not, V.C. has struggled in the Olympic League, mainly because most of the other teams are constantly bringing in transfer students who end up getting NCAA Division 1 scholarships. For the Defenders to win three league games and finish in third place further illustrates the parity in the league. “It’s a brutal league and it starts with the transportation, having to go [to

the San Fernando Valley] and Whittier [Christian], being the closest and there’s no freeway access,” Zumkehr said. “So, it kind of sets those tones. But the talent level…there have been multiple NBA players in the league the past five years with Tyler Dorsey and Bennie Boatwright.”

WHITNEY WILDCATS

4-23 overall last season, 0-10 in the 605 League, sixth place Head coach: Lance Convento (first season) Team’s record previous five seasons: 41-87 Last time made the playoffs: 2015

STARTERS LOST: Sanal Asokan (2.9 points per game last season), Joshua Chung (8.7 ppg. in 18 games), Ethan Xu (8.6 ppg.) STARTERS RETURNING: SR Zaafir Haider (4.5 ppg.), SR Victor Ufondu (5.6 ppg.) OTHERS RETURNING: JR Jeffrey Fernandez, JR Kenneth Kim TOP VARSITY NEWCOMERS: JR Adetokunbo Adeleye, FR Ethan Wong Former Cerritos standout Lance Convento takes over as Whitney’s third head coach in the past four seasons. Convento previously coached at his alma

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mater, one year with the girls junior varsity team and the other with the boys freshmen team. After taking some time off, Convento came to Whitney where he coached the boys freshmen team. This will be his first head coaching job at the varsity level. “I’m definitely excited but kind of on the edge at the same time because this will be my first time running the whole program,” he said. “But I’m definitely up for the challenge and definitely excited to run my own program, run my own plays, run my own defense and put in my own philosophy.” Like the previous coaches who have passed through the doors of Whitney, Convento is trying to change the culture of this academic school, turn the program around and commit more. The Wildcats have not had a winning record since the 2011-2012 season when they went 15-9. Convento, who has played basketball all his life and even in the Philippines, says he can bring some confidence to the team. “I definitely think that if your coaches have confidence, then it rubs off on your players and they absorb that same confidence you have,” Convento said. “I’m trying to bring a type of swag, as you would say, towards this winning program.” Last season, injuries plagued the team

early on and it couldn’t recover. Only two starters return-seniors Zaafir Haider and Victor Ufondu. The lone seniors on this season’s team barely combined to score just over 10 points a game last season. Convento was quick to say they will play a huge role this season and looks to them to lead the team by example. Juniors Jeffrey Fernandez, who missed a good chunk of last season, and Kenneth Kim are the only other returning players. Convento says Fernandez is 100 percent healthy and has the most endurance, having just finished the cross-country season. “My expectations are fur us to go out there and compete,” Convento said. “Last year, we didn’t win one single game [in league]. I would definitely like to do better than our record last year.” los cerritos community newspaper

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Continued from page 1 me so much joy to see that she is growing up to be an incredibly caring and passionate person. She found something she loves to do and is able to see the true beauty of this sport.” Martinez and her mother were able to attend the “biggest evening in women’s sports,” they walked the red carpet and participated in a happy hour alongside the other athletes and honorees. She was introduced on-stage as part of the Grand March of Athletes with Hall of Fame gymnast Wendy Hilliard as her escort. Martinez also had the opportunity to meet other inspiring athletes and women all night long including professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, professional ice hockey player Kendall Coyne Schofield and Aja Evans, American Olympic medalist bobsledder. Communications Coordinator for the Southern California Golf Association, Hailey Tucker stated, “It was such an amazing opportunity for a freshman in high school to be surrounded by powerful women who have been so inspiring both in and beyond sports.” The whole experience has been one giant roller coaster for the local eighth grader. “When I first found out I won, it was exciting but as we got closer to the event I started to become more nervous, because I didn't know what was going to happen or what to say when I met these amazing athletes,” recalls Martinez. “I have never been to an event this big and with all of those famous athletes!! This is a once in a lifetime memory that I will always cherish.”

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CENTRAL BASIN

Continued from page 1 vor of AB 1794. The payments by the CBWA occurred in 2015-’16 and 2017-‘18 to Nossaman, who was recently fired by the Commercebased agency. Payments to the firm in 2015-’16 totaled over $76,000, while payments in 2017-’18 totaled nearly $67,000. As a percentage of total revenue, the numbers were 49% in 2015-’16 and 41% in 2017-’18. Under Internal Revenue Service codes, CBWA must follow the “no substantial part” rule that allows for lobbying, provided the lobbying is not a substantial part of a nonprofit’s overall activities. Under the no substantial part rule, all lobbying expenditures must be reported on the 990’s and must give a detailed description of all lobbying activities and the type of activity, such as media advertisements or legislator meetings. CBWA’s failure to report the lobbying expenditures for 2015-2017 could cause it to lose its tax-exempt status, resulting in all of its income being subject to tax. Organizations that lose their status are subject to an excise tax of 5% of the lobbying expenditures for the year in which they cease to qualify for exemption. CB Director Leticia Vasquez, who was on the board at the time and opposed AB 1794, did not mince words about Nossaman working with CBWA, “It’s disappointing that Nossaman failed to follow the law and properly report to Central Basin that they were hired by the Central Basin Water Association to work as their lobbyist while simultaneously serving as Central Basin’s attorney’s. That was a clear conflict of interest.”

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CANNABIS

Continued from page 1 court case called in re Hubbard. The courts examine if there is an adverse effect of the local ordinance on “transient” citizens of the state that outweighs the possible benefit to the city, in this case banning pot shops. The question is, “do cities banning pot shops have an affect on someone who is living here for thirty days? If the ban has an effect, then state law preempts local law. The court has set a January 2 hearing to decide whether to allow the state to intervene.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 711 APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 50 ALLOWING FOR NONRESTRICTED FOR-SALE HOUSING WITHIN PLANNING AREA 1B OF THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF 39-UNIT CONDOMINIUMS AT 12841 VALLEY VIEW AVENUE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 10, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, the City Council of the City of La Mirada will consider adopting its Ordinance No. 711. Summary of Ordinance No. 711 Ordinance No. 711 would amend Title 21 of the La Mirada Municipal Code as follows: • Amend Table 6-1 of the La Mirada Imperial Highway Specific Plan to include footnote number 4 allowing residential development (other than senior housing) within Planning Area 1B of the Imperial Highway Specific Plan, in association with the development of a 39-unit condominium complex at 12841 Valley View Avenue. In adopting Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 50, the City Council makes the findings required by Section 21.120.040 of the La Mirada Municipal Code and affirms that the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were prepared and are in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the Guidelines thereunder. Said Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program have been adopted by separate City Council Resolution No. 19-39. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 711 is available in the office of the City Clerk, City of La Mirada, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California, and is available for public inspection at that location. Anne Haraksin, La Mirada City Clerk Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 11/29/19

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-04 GYMNASIUM HVAC INSTALLATION Notice is hereby given that the City of La Mirada, California invites sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and services for Capital Improvement Project No. 2018-04. Plans and Specifications and the Instructions to Bidders for the Gymnasium HVAC Installation Project are on file in the office of the City Clerk, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, California 90638. Sealed bids shall be delivered to the City Clerk at or before 2 p.m. on January 7, 2020. Bids must be submitted on the blank forms, prepared and furnished for that purpose and included in the Plans and Specifications. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or delete portions of any or all bids, or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures. Anne Haraksin, City Clerk City of La Mirada Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 11/29/19 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MITZI OKAZAKI AKA MITSUKO MITZI OKAZAKI AKA

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MITZI MITSUKO OKAZAKI

DAVID LEROY LANCE

CASE NO. 19STPB10793

CASE NO. 19STPB10686

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

estate, or both of DAVID LEROY LANCE.

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.

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 un-

if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are

der the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited

available for examination in the file kept by the court.

authority. (This authority will allow the personal representa-

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate

tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the

authority will allow the personal representative to take many

personal representative will be required to give notice to in-

actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain

terested persons unless they have waived notice or consented

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.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as fol-

ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

lows: 12/16/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should

ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should

objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance

appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written

may be in person or by your attorney.

objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the

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

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.

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

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 JOHN S. TORII, ESQ. - SBN 093026 LAW OFFICE OF JOHN S. TORII 406 AMAPOLA AVE., #125

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers – Cerritos located at 16015 Piuma Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.usstoragecenters.com/auctions on 12/19/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. David Emanuel Burnham; John Milios; Betty A Maiben Hobson; Kurtis Kal Vanlaningham. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Commerce – Olympic located at 5415 E. Olympic Blvd. Commerce CA 90022 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.net on 12/19/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Roberto Gonzalez; Raciel Coronel Sanchez; Georgina Torres; Jose Serrano Sierra; Blanca Garcia; Miguel Angel Morales Jr; Robert Villegas; Ashley Lara; Luciano Romero Ramos; Alma Raquel Rubio; Erlinda Marie Ortiz; Gloria Teran; Stacey Marie Padilla; Michael Rogers; Kendra Ruby Laica; Silvia Alejandra Hernandez; Edwin Ramon Ramirez; Nidia Portugal; Ashby Josiah Duran; Joseph Manuel Chavez. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 11/29 and 12/6/19

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL

THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils,

very important actions, however, the personal representative

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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 SPENCER D. WALCH, ESQ. - SBN 186602 WALCH & WALCH, A LAW CORPORATION 301 NORTH LAKE AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR

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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

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. NAME

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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NOVEMBER 29, 2019