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speaker at Groundbreaking Ceremony held for Sports By Jerry Bernstein Cerritos High School Cheerleaders participate in London paradeKnabe Protecting Artesia Chamber Complex in Hawaiian GardensBy Jerry Bernstein ABC School chosen the go London. reDistricttoand City offi- I’m local funds ally excited. cials gathered on the Fedde Athletic Field Editor’s Note: The following is lunch Marin was selected to try out Dec.11 for groundbreaking ceremonies from state raids an interview with Cerritos High
for Complex the cheerleading trip while of the Fedde Sports with conSchool Junior and Varsity Cheer- doing routines. Judges were Larry Caballero struction of the Complex expected to be Bygoleader Marin Chattong prior to her ing around selecting candidates. Cerritos Council endorses completed in the summer of 2012. trip to Great Britain as a member Once chosen cheerleaders were Moreballot than initative. 100 business leaders and When completed, the Complex will of the United States Cheerleading given a routine to do. You citydoofficials attended the Artesia Chaminclude a CIF standard football field, socTeam that participated in the New have time to practice and put your ber Luncheon Dec. 15 cer fields, running track, bleachers with Years London Parade. She aand own interpretation on it, and then By Jerry Bernstein at the Artesia D.E.S. a 1,000 seat capacity, new concession/ four other Cerritos Cheerleaders perform it in front of judges, she Portuguese Hall, baseball andselect softball The Cerritos City Council were among thoserestroom selected building, from said. They then who will be hoping to hear an fields,States playground, volleyapproved a resoluthroughout the United to onbasketball the team.and She said five girls unanimously optimistic economic courts, the enhanced with twin plazas, of a ballot initiago to London andball represent from Cerritos were chosen to be tion in support report from the SuperviandParade. pedestrian connecting the tive that will prevent State United States in the She boulevards on the 400-member team and parsor Don Knabe, who parking theParade in from raiding local government also kept a journaleastern of her and trip southern to ticipate in the lots NewtoYear spoke on the “State of heart of the complex. Palm trees, bench-it as being transportation and public transit London. London. She described the County.” funds. es, colored concrete and to brick similar our pavement Rose Bowl Parade “ Gtoo vthe e r ncouncil, ment In a report Marin Chattong a typical willisbeautify the plazas and boulevards. and was televised. won’t be able to do LA County Assistant City Manager Kathy high school student.Mayor She likes Victor Farfan described the Marin said they were given you Supervisor Matsumotoeverything said over that the years Volley Ball and “IComplex can only be as on a significant addition tojacket, the a blue three uniforms a red us tooverdo,” Don Knabe California would voterswant have one varsity team,”community. she explained. andthe white jacket that comes with He said Complex would said passed Knabe. separate UnemI chose in cheerleading. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Dec. 11 for the Fedde Sports Complex a a long sleeve jacket. whelmingly be a However, hub for theskirt city’sandyouth, offering ployment in Los Angeles County islocal still I am on the junior varsity volballot measurers to keep joint venture between the city of Hawaiian Gardens and the ABC Unified School I’ve never been experiin snow before, them a place to receive athletic leyball team, which is my favorat more than 12% and the County has funding sources essential for loDistrict. Breaking ground are second from left to right, City Administrator Ernesto ence and growth. she said, except for a visit to Big ite sport.” She said she has been cal services and prevent the State had to spend in recent months more than Bear. She thought it might snow Marquez, Councilmembers Barry Bruce and Reynaldo Rodriguez, School Board ABC Board President Maynard Law playing volleyballsaid sincethe sheComplex was while from from raiding local of government $825 million a reserve $1 billion she help was in Member Mark Pulido, Board President Maynard Law, Hawaiian Gardens Mayor would to London. make Cerriin the third grade. transit and transportation funds. to “plug holes” in mandated services . tos has 11 cheerleaders who perVictor Farfan, high Councilmember Gomez, School BoardStates Member James Kang, Fedde not just a middle school located in Four hundred schools girls Mike from throughout the United “I really love where I am,” form at school sport events. “I’ve “Despite this, the State recently Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Pro Tem Michi Oyama-Canada, and School Board were selected to represent the country in the annual New Year Lonshe exclaimed. I love volleyball been to three National Events, she passed a budget that borrows and Member Celia Spitzer and Dr. DavidHigh Moskowitz. [See KNABE Page 19] [See FEDDE Page 19] don Parade. Five were from Cerritos School. Approximate 70 and love being a cheerleader. I’ve said. takes approximately $5 billion in students were chosen from the Western United States. Twenty of them, been on the cheerleading varsity Asked what she would like to city, county, transit, redevelopincluding the five Cerritos girls, got together and had their pictur picture team three years. ment and special district funds taken with the London Bridge in the background. This is the first time I’ve been See CHEER CON'T ON 11 this year. For Cerritos, these costs are estimated to be $14.1 million In a 3-2 vote Mike Gomez was da was re-elected. in redevelopment fundssaid over the In a farewell speech, Farfan it had elected Mayor of Hawaiian Garden with next two fiscal years. “ been an honor Michiko OyaThe Resolution is in support serving as the ma-Canada reof the Local Taxpayer, Public city’s Mayor taining her seat Safety, and Transportation Profor the past 12 as Mayor pro tection Act of 2010, a ballot meamonths. ListTem. sure sponsored by the League ing some of the Outgoing of California Cities. If approved city’sprevent accomMayor Victor by the voters, it will the plishments Farfan nomiState from borrowing, raidingthis or year; Hanated Oyamaotherwise redirectpast local governwaiian Canada for ment, transportation andGardens public Mayor but she funds, including: renewal of the Activity declined for • Adding Youth new constituProgram under health reasons tional restriction that prohibits the the leadership and wanting State from taking tax increment of Sheriff Depto spend more funds collected within a redevel-
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uty Hargrove time with her See FUNDS CON'T 7 which hasON givfamily. Farfan en our youth a then nominat- Members of the Hawaiian Gardens city council ed Gomez, sec- congratulate outgoing Mayor Victor Farfan for his positive outonded by Oya- year in office and leadership. Members said while look for their Centerenergy. Previews“Once they didn’t always agree on matters Cerritos they all had ma-Canada. Page 5 same goal, making saw Hawaiian again we have C to o fall u nonto - the Carmenita and South - Storm winds knocked down a tree that fell on Rain storm causes tree townhouse - Workmen limbs Gardens a city to be proud of. Replacing him as Mayor is Mike Calendar funded sumc i l m e mtree b e that r fell onto a Sundance townhouse Community a car in Cerritos. The vehicle was headed southbound on Carmenita off a 30-year old eucalyptus Pageher 10seat as mer school in e y njust a l north d o Gomez. Road and of was struck has just anorth Southand St. at 1:05 pro p.m.tem. Tuesday. facing Bloomfield R Avenue of 166thMichi StreetOyama-Canada Tuesday, Jan. 19.retained The city Artesia new of mayor mayor At itsThe Dec. 13 meeting tree was Tony blownLima downstepped from thedown center median and into The our local comRodiguez nomA workman heavy rains thatMayor soakedpro thetem. earth combined with Sports Mayor after holding that traffic. position for 16 months. The said the driver appeared to be out of the vehicle and uninjured. The vehicle strong winds was too much for the tree, No one as hurt and it looked munity keeping inated Councouncil then unanimously elected [l-r] John Lyon, Mayor pro Tem, Victor Manalo, Page 12 appears to have sustained most front-end damage, with the bulk of the like damage was limited only to that section of the roof although a the minds of our youth active during the cilmember Barry Bruce for the position Mayor. With them are Councilmembers Michele Diaz and Lima. Councilmember Classified/Prof. Directory tree lying across the open engine hood. A Cerritos Sheriff was pulling final determination wouldn’t be made until the tree is removed and a of Mayor pro tem. The nomination was Sally Flowers was absent. Page 14 up to the scene at the time of the photo. Photo by Anthony D. Morrow by Jerry closer examinationdefeated can be made. [See GARDENS Page 19] on a 3-2Photo vote and Bernstein Oyama-Cana-
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Student Government Day held at Cerritos City Hall By Jerry Bernstein
Students from Artesia, Gahr, Tracy, and Cerritos High School took over the Cerritos City Council Chambers Dec. 10 in a mock city council meeting. Sponsored by the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce and ABC Unified School District, the students tackled whether the city should participate in the 2011 Tour-
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nament of Roses Parade. Student Mayor Donna Saadati Soto, Gahr High School, called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call, the Mayor opened up Comments from the Public. Citizens included Celica Spitzer, Alan Wood, Cindy Chen and others. One wanted to know why the stoplight at the end of the street where she lives keeps blinking when there are no cars at the intersection. Another complained about residential street parking. A third said she had no complaints; she just wanted to be on television for five minutes, referring to the televised closed circuit coverage of the council.
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The Mayor said they could not respond to their complaints because they were not on the agenda but they would look into it. After approving the consent calendar, the council took up the question of the Tournament of Roses Parade and whether the city should participate in it. Recreation Supervisor Tsipporah Christopher, Cerritos High School, gave her report and said the Tournament had been notified the city would not participate in the 2011 parade. Councilmembers were divided over the issue. Asad Niazi, Artesia High, said he thought the city should
participate in the parade. He argued the five minutes the float was on the television screen, all over the world, was advertisement the city could not afford to buy. Councilmember Tyler Barnett, Cerritos High, agreed. However the majority of the council, Tiffany Ho, Cerritos High, Mayor So, and Mayor Pro Tem Contia, agreed the $185,000 was too expensive and that the money could be spent on items closer to home, like education. Assistant Engineer Kevin Hsu, Cerritos High, suggested his department could build a float for much less than the $185,000. Another suggestion was the city should organize a citizens group, similar to Sierra Madre where a public association funds and builds the float at a cost much less than the $185,000. Cindy Chen suggested the council should take the $185,000 and give it back to the people. She thought $3 a person should do it. However, the Mayor Pro Tem commented “You can’t buy anything for $3.” In the end the council voted 3-2 not to participate in the parade. The students were given a tour of city hall prior to the meeting participating in discussions about the different departments. They included City Manager, Evan Machado, Senior Assistant City Manager, Simone Machado, both from Gahr high School, Assistant City Manager Benson Ku, Cerritos High, City Clerk Monica Awada, Gahr High, City Attorney Lu Xuan Guo, Cerritos High, Community Development Director Jenine Garcia and Community Development Advance Planning Manager Amanda Manalo, both from Gahr High, Community & Safety Services Director Angelica Raney, Artesia High, Community & Safety Services Management Analyst, Nancy Elbassir, and Recreation Supervisor Tsipporah Christopher, both from Cerritos High, Recreation Supervisor Napoleon Dela Cruz, Gahr High, Public Works Director Jess Daniel Gascon, Assistant City Engineer Kevin Hsu, and Comm./Video/TV Samuel Y. Kim, all from Cerritos High. School Board President Maynard Law described the student government program as an opportunity for the city, school district and Chamber of Commerce to get together exposing students to public service. He said he hopes to contribute the program in coming years. Councilmember Jim Edwards said “Today our young people took a role they don’t usually participate in. I hope it was a learning situation for them.
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"Colors" light up Christmas in Cerritos once again By Chris Callard Last weekend, for the 17th year in a row, the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts was brightened by The Colors of Christmas. Led by genial host Peabo Bryson, who was joined again by Oleta Adams, as well as special guests Stephanie Mills and James Ingram, the show was a shining celebration full of joy and charged with emotion. As each singer strolled out to start the concert with John Lennon’s allinclusive “Happy Xmas,” the affection emanating from the multi-cultural crowd was a testament to how wellloved this holiday tradition has become. As is the custom, each performer then sang solo before being joined by another for duets … Peabo, then Peabo and Oleta … Oleta alone, then with James, and so on, until the rousing finale with everyone reunited onstage. The group offered up a ton of vocal
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firepower, and a large choir and crack orchestra added to the sonic excitement. The renditions of each individual’s hits, along with the seasonal tunes, provided great opportunities for some soaring, some delicate, some fervent and some swinging vocalization. On a personal level, the grace of Ms. Adams, the effervescence of Ms. Mills, and the sly charm of Mr. Ingram were fine complements to the gracious Mr. Bryson. And the quartet indeed received a lot of love from the house throughout the evening. All in all, another warm and winning installment in this Christmastime favorite, one that will hopefully keep Cerritos humming for years to come.
provided by Friends of Artesia Library. Friends of Artesia Library Meeting, Tuesday, January 11, 6:30 p.m. Exploring the Solar System with Robert Trout from the JPL Speaker's Bureau, Saturday, January 15, 2:00 p.m. Blues Concert with Brother Yusef, Saturday, January 22, 2:00 p.m. Chinese New Year Storytime and Art Activity, Saturday, January 29, 2:00 p.m. Homework Center for Children Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00
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562-926-9428 Attending the Hawaiian Gardens Bingo Club Employees Christmas Party Dec. 11 were [l-r] Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Victor Farfan, ABC School Board Member Celia Spitzer, Fire Fighters Capt. Dave Hose, Ted Cross and Dave Christian, representing the Moscowitz Foundation Orin Ben Ezra, Mayor pro tem Michi Oyama-Canada, Councilmember Mike Gomez and Assemblyman Tony Mendoza. Not shown are Councilmembesr Barry Bruce and Reunaldo Rodriguez and Cerritos Mayor pro tem Laura Lee.
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Kayla Saikaly Kayla Saikaly who lives in Cerritos, is one of ten Kaiser Permanente patients who have been selected to ride on the healthcare provider’s Rose Parade float on New Year’s Day. Kayla and the others were chosen to ride due to their heroic and inspiring fight against significant diseases. After competing in a school basketball game in February of 2010, Kayla had a persistent nose bleed. A trip to the hospital and several tests later showed not only a low blood count, but aplastic anemia, a rare blood disorder in which the body’s bone marrow does not make enough new blood cells. Because of her weakened immune system, Kayla, 13, had to have intravenous medication infusions and numerous blood transfusions while she endured an unsuccessful search for a marrow match. She is currently maintaining her health by taking oral medications daily. After four months of home schooling, the 4.0 GPA student is back in school, her eye set on becoming a doctor. She plays the trumpet and earned the top performer spot (termed “first chair trumpeter�) in her school district. Kayla, credits her faith and family for helping her get through her ordeal. She views her parents as her biggest heroes and hopes that one day she can be as good a parent as they are for her. In riding the Rose Parade float, Kayla wants to show people that with faith and hope, and good medicine, they too can regain their health.
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Special holiday parking schedule set for Cerritos The City of Cerritos has established a special holiday parking schedule, during which time guests visiting family and friends in Cerritos can park overnight on City streets without obtaining a permit. No parking permit will be required Saturday, December 18 through Sunday, January 9. Permits are normally required to park on City streets between 3 and 5 a.m. This regulation helps keep streets clear and allows residents and Sheriff's deputies to quickly spot suspicious vehicles. Residents holding semi-annual overnight parking permits should renew their applications this month. Current permits expire on December 31, 2010. For more information, call the Community Safety Division at (562) 916-1266.
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Cerritos College Trustees Reviews Veterans and Budget Updates By Victor Diaz Student veterans, budget updates and an alumnus success story were the highlights of the Nov. 3 Cerritos College Board of Trustees meeting.
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The meeting played host to another report on the school’s budget from Vice president of Business Affairs David El Fattal. With the majority of the report consisting of the funding Cerritos will be receiving through state apportionment. According to El Fattal, Cerritos will be receiving $832 million in deferrals by July of next year. He also mentioned the borrowing costs for the state apportionment. El Fattal said that the interest earned on the money that was in the school’s possession has dissipated down to $100,000, as opposed to a range of
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the veterans at this school by giving them more time and more space in which to do what they need to do, but by helping future veterans in choosing Cerritos College to be the particular college of their choice.” In response to Markowski’s statements, Cerritos College President Linda Lacy said that the school is looking into the expansion of the resource center, but the expansion of other programs are causing an overcrowding effect, making it harder for the resource center to expand. Cerritos alumnus and a former Cerritos Student Body President thanked the school for its contributions to its students. Amaral attended UC Berkeley in fall 2006 after graduating from Cerritos. He later graduated from UC Berkeley, going on to starting his own mediating firm. He said, “Thousands of people have come to this institution, graduated and moved on, and I believe very few have taken the time to show the appreciation and what has happened in their lives because of the college.” Amaral credits all his success to the contributions of the college.
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Happy Holidays from the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce and Los Cerritos Community News!
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While most schools have a hold placed on improvements, Our Lady of Fatima (OLF) School in Artesia has been busy with new enhancements. OLF started with a marquee, installed energy efficient windows school wide; modernized the front office, refurbished the gymnasium floor, and has added a collegiate scoreboard to a powerful sound system that raises the bar and energy level at every event. In addition to thirty new laptops, a computer/media lab will be completed in the coming months with science/computer lab in the planning stages, contributing to an already unmatched educational experience. Hosting the season of CYO volley-
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ball games allowed families and athletes in the region to experience sports on a whole new level. OLF will go on to host upcoming basketball/volleyball tournaments throughout the year. Mr. Juan Nagore, OLF principal, stated, “Our Lady of Fatima is a little school doing big things. Our children consistently test at least 25% higher than the national average. Graduates go on to such schools as Whitney, St. Joseph, St. John Bosco, Matter Dei and Servite. Not surprisingly, our students have won awards across the gamut- from academics and arts to sports and theater. “ The practice of Catholic faith at an early age results in children growing into
mature young people who show reverence, respect, presentation, courtesy and discipline. This is a foundation that goes far beyond the classroom and school boundaries, lasting a lifetime and developing future leaders. Alumni families return with following generations because of the formational experience the school provides. Our Lady of Fatima School is a community-based school, which includes the parish, and local, national and global communities. Students and parents dug deep for the holidays and provided meals and more for the poor at Thanksgiving and Christmas, showing school pride in service to others. OLF children present
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spoken and musical productions to parish, families and community, which are relevant to current events and national holidays. Such involvement and lessons develop into qualities which are far-reaching and remembered over a lifetime. Our Lady of Fatima is fully accredited and participates regularly in formal accreditation procedures through the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). To learn more about Our Lady of Fatima School visit www.fatimachargers. com and attend the Open House on January 30, 2011.
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Children invited to call, e-mail or send a letter to Santa Children are invited to call, e-mail or send a letter to Santa this holiday season. Little ones can talk person-to-person with Santa or Mrs. Claus at the North Pole. Registration to receive a phone call from Santa is open until December 5. Four to five year olds (registration number 157854) must be home to receive calls on Tuesday, December 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Six to seven year olds (registration number 157855) must be available to accept calls on Wednesday, December 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eight to nine year olds (registration number 157856) must be available to receive calls on Thursday, December 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register or for more information,
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visit www.cerritos.us or call Heritage Park at (562) 916-8570. Those who have access to the Internet can e-mail a special greeting to Santa. Children up to age 11 can send their holiday wishes to Santa electronically through December 15. A link to e-mail Santa is available on the City of Cerritos website, or you can reach Santa directly at http://santa.cerritos.us. Children may also write a letter to Santa. Letters will be forwarded to the North Pole and must be received by the Recreation Services Division on or before Wednesday, December 15. Letters should be addressed to: Santa Claus, North Pole, P.O. Box 3130, Cerritos, 90703. Children wishing to receive a response from Santa should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. For more information about contacting Santa, call the City’s Recreation Services Division at (562) 91
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Happy Holidays to you and your family! Cerritos Optimists Club
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Donate to local community programs this holiday season This holiday season, residents are invited to donate to local community programs, including "Toys for Tots," the Artesia-Cerritos Community Christmas Program (ACCCP) sponsored by community volunteers, and the Cerritos Red Bucket Program. The annual "Toys for Tots" program sponsored by the United States Marine Corps in cooperation with the City of Cerritos provides gifts to local underprivileged children. Clubs, families and individuals are encouraged to donate dolls, crafts, toy cars, building blocks, books and other items for infants and children. Possible teen items include notebooks, games, curling irons, blow dryers, books or CDs. New, unwrapped items are requested to help make sorting and delivery more efficient. Toys for Tots donations can be dropped off through Monday, December 13 in one of the Toys for Tots bins at Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos Library, Heritage Park, Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park, Liberty Park, Cerritos Park East, Cerritos Olympic Swim Center and Cerritos Sheriff's Station. Marines stationed in Los Alamitos will deliver the toys to several agencies serving local children. For more information, call (562) 865-8101. Monetary donations and grocery store gift cards are also being sought for the 23rd Annual ACCCP, to help provide a brighter holiday season for hundreds of local disadvantaged families. Donations for this year's program will be accepted through Wednesday, December 15 at the following locations: Artesia City Hall (18747 Clarkdale Avenue), Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos
Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park and Holy Family Catholic Church in Artesia (18708 S. Clarkdale Avenue). Donations of checks or money orders should be mailed to the Artesia-Cerritos Community Christmas Program (ACCCP), P.O. Box 4803, Cerritos, CA 90703. Area families can register for ACCCP assistance from Tuesday, November 30 through Thursday, December 2 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Artesia. Families must bring proof of need for financial assistance, such as a government assistance identification card. In addition, documentation of proof of residency in the cities of Artesia or Cerritos must be provided, through a current utility bill and a California driver's license or identification card. Families who are approved for assistance will receive confirmation of participation and further instructions in the mail. For more information on the ACCCP or if you are interested in volunteering for this program, call (562) 860-1582. The Cerritos Red Bucket Program will be seeking donations of canned goods throughout the holiday season for distribution to local families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Red collection buckets are available at the following City facilities: Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos Library, Cerritos Community Sheriff's Station, Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park and Cerritos Park East. The food drive will run through Friday, December 10. For more information on the Red Bucket Program, call the Community Participation Division at (562) 865-8101. Save 50-90% on great local deals! Sent right to your email! www. yourcitycoupons.net
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New Year’s Celebration Dinner and Dance Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Norwalk Senior Center As the sun sets, and the year ends, let’s set sail for a new year and have fun with family and friends! Anchors away as we cruise towards the coming of the New Year on Thursday, December 30, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., with a toast to 2011 at 8:30 p.m., at the Norwalk Senior Center, 14040 San Antonio Drive. Music will be provided by the “Jumpin’ Joz” band. Menu provided by “Chris’ & Pitts.” Menu includes your choice of
Prime Rib or Chicken Breast, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Green Salad, Cheese Cake and Refreshments. Chance opportunity to win prizes throughout the night. This dance is open to all adults age 50 and older. Tickets are $20.00 per person and may only be purchased in advance. Last day to purchase tickets is Monday, December 20. For additional information call (562) 929-5580.
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Person on the Street: Tax Cuts By Raakin Hossain Editors' note: This is a new feature in LCCN that will appear 3-4 times per month. The writer will be out an about in the area asking residents for their opinion on current issues.
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uestion: What do you think about the Bush-era tax cuts? Should Congress extend them for two more years? President Obama was in a tough stance while negotiating with the House and Senate leaders on the terms of Bush-era tax cuts. The tax cut would continue for households earning above $250,000 in the hope of an increment of job creation, while the tax cut would also continue for those under that magnet line. The Democratic Party, however, proposed to continue the cuts just for those households with an annual income of less than $250,000.
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HAPPY HOLIDAY S! and film director at wdogg-Studios. “It's not fair that they're able to earn more and keep more of it when the money should be circulating throughout the economy.” According to statistics published by FactCheck.org, only one in fifty households earn more than $250,000. “It doesn't benefit me or the typical American. I'm sure the average American does not make more than $250,000 in year,” says Keysha Taimi. Obama was in a tough spot. In his 2007 election, he mentioned in Iowa that he would let the tax cuts from the Bush-era expire without extension. “Personally, I think it was a tough decision and I don't think Obama took it lightly. I think that the Republicans blackmailed him and dangled the unemployment benefit issue over his head, threatening him that it would be worth a try with the current staggering unemployment rates,” says Roy Fenn, a student at Cypress College. “However, I'm sure he could have played hardball and gone to the American people for support.” “I think that is unfair as the richest
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shouldn't be paying the least taxes and it would've been better to not have any tax cuts at all, rather than having tax cuts for those who need it the least,” says Sarah Rahimi, another student at Cypress College. “I think it just continues to promote the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer.” If the bill were passed, it would have accomplished the Republican's primary goal: cutting taxes on American's wealthiest. "It's something where everybody is a winner," said Senator Charles Grassley, the Iowa Republican. It also has made some Democrats happy with the fact that it has a potential to create more jobs and may support the American middle-class. On any economic recession, increasing taxes on anyone would be a failing plan. However, the true question is whether or not the extension would place a burden on those earning less than $250,000 annually.
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Tax cuts would have two main benefits. One would be the Keynesian economic model and the multiplier effect. This states that the cure to a recession is to increase spending and investment. The money will eventually multiply itself and pick up the economy. The other benefit, the critics mention, are further openings for jobs. Tax cuts would be favorable upon businesses that create employment. The concept of reducing taxes or the upper salary brackets seemed to be well accepted by local residents. “It makes sense,” says Julie Shin, a Cerritos resident. “Initially, it would be hard for the working class but it's an incentive for employers, as the plan states. Though, it's also a risk. Millions of dollars are on the line of this plan.” “It's just wrong. I think we need to reform the tax system. As a country, we should all pay equally, like 10% tax for all,” suggests Philip Martinez, an employee in Cerritos. “The lobbyists are the ones funding for their terms because they want to secure their own income while the rest of the country can't even afford medical.” Steve Forbes is an American businessman, who entered the Republican primaries in 1996 and 2000. He suggested a flat rate income tax, which he says would “free America.” “I think it should be at least a fairness or equal system in paying taxes,” says Carlos Rodriguez. “People should be paying relatively similar taxes, as no one should be above the law or the system.” It should be the other way since they make more money than the middle class,” says Wesley Eckenrode, owner
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Gahr handles adversity, Cerritos to win fourth straight By Loren Kopff
Amidst all of the early season off the court activities, the Gahr boys basketball team has managed to stay composed, score at will and most importantly, continue to win. The Gladiators stayed undefeated following their 83-76 home win against cross-town city rival Cerritos last Friday night. The Gladiators have won back to back meetings with the Dons and their fourth out of the last five times. Gahr is now off to a 4-0 start, the second straight season it has opened with four straight wins. Last season, Gahr won its first 14 games. But even more remarkable is how
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his team-high nine rebounds, a blocked shot and nine of his 14 points. “He brought great energy off the bench and he brought in that defensive intensity,” Garcia said. “I think that got the other four other guys on the court to feed off of that.” Junior Michael Alvarez quietly added 10 points with half a dozen rebounds while Sales also had six boards. “We like to play them tough and I know they like to play us tough,” Sales said. “They bring their best game against us. It was definitely a good game.” “We knew they weren’t going to give up,” Garcia said. “We knew it. We knew they go for everything. We knew they were going to run a flex offense and we just prepared for them all week.” As for Cerritos, Wright scored 20 points and pulled down 15 rebounds while junior Terrence Fulton added 15 points and 13 rebounds. Seniors Phillip Kim (14 points) and Bryan Williams (13 points) followed as the Dons, along with Gahr, are in the North Orange County Tournament which concludes on Saturday. On Tuesday, Cerritos visits Cypress. Despite Gahr’s recent success over Cerritos, the Dons still own a 7-5 advantage since 1999 and no matter how the two teams are doing, it’s still the biggest ticket in town. “They went to middle school with these guys, so they have a great relationship with them,” Garcia said. “They get very intense and hyped for this game.” “The magnitude intensifies,” Sales said. “This is definitely a rivalry, so we have to try to bring our best for this game.” GLENN/NORWALK GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
John Glenn brings home hardware, Norwalk goes in opposite direction By Loren Kopff The John Glenn girls basketball team knew it had no chance of winning its own tournament, which it co-hosts with Norwalk. With the likes of Orange Lutheran, St. Paul and Long Beach Wilson, among others, included in the 16-team field, the Lady Eagles were just hoping to come away with at least a split. As it turned out, Glenn won three games after a first round loss and claimed the consolation championship following an uncontested 41-24 win over Bell Gardens last Saturday afternoon. It was the third straight victory after the team lost its first two games of the regular season. “I’m glad they’re winning but the light bulb still hasn’t clicked on and they understand that,” said John Glenn head coach Linda Parra. “They understand
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that there is a lack [of intensity] but it was good for them to experience some success before we start next week.” Glenn led 11-0 after the first quarter as Bell Gardens missed on all 13 shots of the stanza. The lead would grow to 18-2 after senior Sharae Moten scored on her only steal of the game. Moten would score nine of her game-high 15 points in the first half. Bell Gardens scored the last six points of the half but even then, the hosts still owned an eight-point advantage at the break, the closest Bell Gardens would get. In the second half, Glenn continued to put more pressure on Bell Gardens in other ways other than scoring. The Lady Eagles were crashing the boards with 21 rebounds in the final 16 minutes. Senior Arlene Gomez had six rebounds in the second half and junior Moshannae Summerise, one of two bench players Parra used, grabbed five boards in the fourth quarter, four on the offensive end. For the game, the Lady Eagles had 38 rebounds with Gomez leading the way with 11 while Moten and Summerise each added eight. “They’re boxing out and they’re doing the little fundamentals and you can see it,” Parra said. Gomez and junior Kimberly Orozco were both named to the All-Tournament team. The latter scored six points, pulled down seven rebounds and had five steals against Bell Gardens. Glenn began the tournament on Dec. 8 with a 42-32 loss to St. Monica as senior Sarai Robles scored 11 points and Moten 10 points with eight rebounds. The game was put away in the fourth quarter when St. Monica went on a 10-2 run. The next night, Glenn defeated Ramona Convent 53-48 with Gomez leading the way with 17 points. Robles chipped in with 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Moten had 11 points and 10 boards. Last Friday, Glenn breezed past Pioneer 44-30 with Robles (12 points) and Moten (11 points) the leaders. The Lady Eagles will wrap up the Pioneer Tournament on Saturday. On the other side of town, Norwalk opened in fine fashion with a 46-32 victory over Paramount. But the Lady Lancers proceeded to lose their next three games including a 46-35 setback to St. Monica last Saturday afternoon prior to Glenn’s victory. Norwalk was leading the Mariners 29-28 entering the fourth quarter but head coach Richard Drake would see his team miss 11 of 12 shots from the field which was just one of many problems for the Lady Lancers. “I look at a missed lay-up as a major turnover,” Drake said. “We had three different opportunities in the last three minutes where we had good inside passes and good looks and we didn’t make any of them. We were one and done and they took it the other way and either made it or got fouled. To me, that’s the first issue.”
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Drake proceeded to mention that the second issue was the inability to cash in on both free throws at each trip instead of hitting one or missing both. Norwalk finished the game 10 of 23 from the free throw line and only twice had a player make both of her charity shots when given the opportunity. Norwalk was trailing 18-9 midway through the second quarter but rallied for nine straight points to end the first half. The Lady Lancers were connecting on 30 percent of their field goals while junior Nia Lateju grabbed eight of her teamhigh 14 rebounds in the second quarter. Again, Norwalk would find itself rallying in the third quarter, this time from 25-20 to take a two-point lead when senior Vanessa Ramirez received a pass from junior Larissa Perez and drained the team’s only three-pointer of the game. “We had to adjust our defense,” Drake said. “We put more pressure on the ball and on them and they didn’t handle the pressure. That pressure turned into free throws at that moment. But then they readjusted to our pressure and that’s when it went back and forth.” St. Monica came back and took a 3130 lead early in the fourth quarter and put the game away when Monique Boe and Cory LaGuardia combined for six points in a 38-second span . Norwalk hit on half of their free throws in the fourth quarter. Norwalk would also fall to Wilson 59-29 with Ramirez scoring a team-high eight points and lose to Whittier 50-36 as Lateju and Ramirez each scored 10 points. The third issue that Drake mentioned was the lack of a consistent player who can step up and take over in crucial moments. Four different players have led the team in scoring through the first eight games entering this past Monday’s game with La Habra with Lateju averaging 9.8 points in only six games. Norwalk also hosted Baldwin Park this past Tuesday and will next be in action on Dec. 27 in the Gahr Tournament. “I still like their effort,” Parra said of Norwalk. “I like their defensive intensity; I think that’s what we lack. We’re late to get out, we’re slow to react. I think Norwalk doesn’t give themselves enough credit.”
winner advancing to Saturday’s final. Both teams won their first two pool games against Northwood and Whitney and will enter tonight’s duel with identical 4-3 records. The host school defeated Northwood 53-37 this past Tuesday evening behind 20 points, seven rebounds and five steals from junior Kari Korver and 14 points, seven rebounds and five steals from senior Jelissa Holder. The Lady Crusaders never trailed and led by as many as 19 points midway through the third quarter. This past Wednesday afternoon, Korver was draining three-pointers all over the place, outdoing Whitney freshman Rachel Nagel in a 66-49 win. Korver hit eight three-pointers and finished with 34 points, three off her career high she set eight days ago against Eastside. The Lady Crusaders scored eight straight points early in the first quarter and never looked back. By halftime, Korver had 13 points, five fewer than the entire Wildcats squad. One of the biggest shots came at the end of the first half when senior Jamie Perez grabbed an offensive rebound and dished a pass to junior Kristen Lester who drained a three-pointer at the buzzer. That gave the hosts a 32-18 advantage, which would increase by six more points when Korver began the second half with consecutive perimeter shots. Whitney had rallied to trail 50-41 with 5:55 left in the game but Korver made sure that lead wouldn’t diminish any more as she scored seven straight points in less than a minute. She was 11 of 20 from the field, pulled down 14 rebounds, had 10 assists and four steals. Perez added nine points while junior Nia Archer also had 14 rebounds. Junior Vanna Mageo came off the bench to score eight points. Nagel led Whitney with 25 points on 10 of 24 shooting from the field. She grabbed five rebounds and had as many steals. It was the ninth time in 10 games Nagel has scored at least 20 points. She is now av-
By Loren Kopff When the Gahr and Valley Christian girls basketball teams meet tonight in the 34th annual Valley Christian Girls Varsity Tournament, it will feel like the championship game between the two neighbors. Unfortunately, the meeting will be the final pool play game with the
eraging 22.7 points per game and has 22 three-pointers. Freshman Reyna Ta’amu added 14 points and 12 rebounds. Whitney will face Northwood today. Gahr began its pool play with a thrilling 72-67 overtime win against Whitney as sophomore Jewelyn Sawyer had a career-high 26 points along with 16 rebounds. Senior Symone Brown added 23 points while junior Alii Salone pitched in with 13 rebounds. The Wildcats were led by Nagel (27 points), Ta’amu (19 points) and senior Katti Horng (13 points). The Gladiators then had no problems with Northwood in a 51-40 triumph this past Wednesday evening. Gahr scored 13 straight points in the first quarter and led by as many as 17 points (24-7) midway through the second quarter. Brown scored a team-high 17 points while Salone added 11 points and 14 rebounds. Sawyer grabbed 11 boards, had four assists and four steals. The winner of the Gahr/V.C. game will face the victor of the Crescenta Valley/North Torrance game for the championship Saturday at five o’clock.
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CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE SUMMARY (ORDINANCE NO. 534 AND URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 535U)
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ordinance No. 534 AND Urgency Ordinance No. 535U are hereby adopted. The City of Hawaiian Gardens introduced Ordinance No. 534 on November 30, 2010 and adopted said ordinance on December 14,. Urgency Ordinance No. 535U was adopted on December 14, 2010. These proposed ordinances are entitled and summarized as follows: SUMMARY:
The City of Hawaiian Gardens, though the Community Development Department, is proposing the adoption, by reference , the County of Los Angeles’ Building Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Residential Code, and the California Green Building Standard Code. The following is a summary of the proposed ordinance(s) amending the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code (“HGMC”).
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The ordinance adopts by reference Title30 (Residential Code) of the Los Angeles County Code, which includes the 2009 Edition of the International Residential Code.
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ORDINANCE NO. 534 and URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 535U
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 50022.2 and 50022.9 and HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 17958 and 17958.7, THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE), THE 2010 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE), THE 2010 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE), THE 2010 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE), THE 2010 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30 LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE), THE 2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
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I, Suzanne Underwood, City Clerk of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 534, was duly and regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a Special meeting of the City Council on NOVEMBER 30, 2010 and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a Regular meeting of the City Council on this 14th day of DECEMBER 2010, by the following votes as the same appears on file and of record in the Office of the City Clerk. AYES: FARFAN, RODRIGUEZ, BRUCE, OYAMA-CANADA, GOMEZ NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE /S/___________________________ SUZANNE UNDERWOOD CITY CLERK/RECORDS MANAGER ORDINANCE NO. 535U - PASSED AND APPROVED for adoption on December 14, 2010, by the following vote as certified. CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY CLERK’S OFFICE CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS )
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I, Suzanne Underwood, City Clerk of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, do hereby certify that Urgency Ordinance No. 535U, was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on this 14th day of December 2010, by the following votes as the same appears on file and of record in the Office of the City Clerk. AYES: FARFAN, RODRIGUEZ, BRUCE, OYAMA-CANADA, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0000883 Title Order No. 10-8-008639 APN No. 7044-010-028 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/21/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly ap-pointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DANILO ANDRES AND MADONNA ANDRES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 3/21/2009 and recorded 3/31/2009, as Instrument No. 20090455139, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2011 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 19124 MARTHA AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable esti-mated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $643,740.06. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebt-edness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condi-tion, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereun-der, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or author-ized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 04/15/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.92170 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2010
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NOTICE OF WAREHOUSEMAN'S LIEN SALE Please take notice that, in accor-dance with California Commercial Code Sections 7209 and 7210, notice having been given to all parties believed to claim an interest and the time specified for payment in the notice having expired, the undersigned is entitled to a ware-houseman lien against that certain mobilehome described as a 1971 Sunny mobilehome, decal number AAL3881, serial number S977, label/insignia number M1067S977, now situated at 12550 East Carson Street, Space 106, Hawaiian Gar-dens, California 90716. The parties believed to claim an interest in the mobilehome are: Pat Hambright aka Pat Ellen Hambright, Sharon Backer aka Sharon Klunk. Take further notice that the mobilehome will be sold at public auction for removal only at 9:00 a.m. on December 27, 2010, at Lakewood Mobile Estates, park office, located at 12550 East Carson Street, Hawaiian Gardens, California. In order to prevent the mobilehome from being sold at the noticed sale, the amount of $1,960.35 paid prior to the sale date and the mobilehome must then be promptly removed from the park. This amount includes storage charges, publication charges, attor-neys fees, incidental and/or trans-portation charges. Additional amounts incurred may be added to this amount, as provided in the Commercial Code. 6708
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 743485CA Loan No. 1927075258 Title Order No. 100527492-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-14-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-07-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-25-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 05-2560549, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: DANIEL ERICKSON AND TIFFANY ERICKSON HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, IT'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 59 OF TRACT NO. 16396, IN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 372, PAGES 12 TO 14 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM A DEPTH BELOW 500 FEET OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND WITHOUT RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MINING, DRILLING, EXPLORING OR EXTRACTING SUCH OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, OR OTHER USE OF OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS CONTAINED IN THE DEED FROM MONTANA LAND COMPANY, RECORDED JANUARY 27, 1950 IN BOOK 32094 PAGE 1 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $442,420.48 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4733 CONQUISTA AVENUE LAKEWOOD, CA 90713 APN Number: 7176-015-007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12-17-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55.CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3849452 12/17/2010, 12/24/2010, 12/31/2010
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0114048 Title Order No. 10-8-424184 Investor/Insurer No. 1707066282 APN No. 7174-032-017 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/19/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ARIEL PE AND KARMINA DIAZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/19/2008 and recorded 05/22/08, as Instrument No. 20080907075, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 01/14/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6175 TURNERGROVE DRIVE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90713. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $362,857.58. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/14/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA3824763 12/17/2010, 12/24/2010, 12/31/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20080134011294 Title Order No.: 3206-136099 FHA/VA/PMI No.: - YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/28/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/19/2004 as Instrument No. 04 3007948 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: TRACEY L. SAUNDERS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/06/2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17202 JEANETTE AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 APN#: 7012-025-023 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $431,230.76. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 12/17/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3835970 12/17/2010, 12/24/2010, 12/31/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM255477-C Investor No. 0000122895360 Loan No. 0307718596 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:MICHAEL R GODINEZ AND MARY M GODINEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 9/6/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1985290 in Book , page of LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT RECORDED 06-16-09 AS INSTRUMENT # 20090904171 Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:1/3/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California Property Address is purported to be: 13248 DROXFORD ST CERRITOS, California 90703 APN #: 7028-024-010 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $718,063.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 12/3/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Christine Gomez-Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3828992 12/10/2010, 12/17/2010, 12/24/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 5810617 Trustee Sale No.: 72410 Loan No.: 9041156373 APN: 7061-005-032 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 11/08/2004. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 01/06/2011 at 10:00AM, DSL Service Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/22/04 as Doc #043017360 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Scott Griffith, A Married Man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: The West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6610 Turnergrove Drive, Lakewood CA 90713. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $397,583.63 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code § 2923.53(k) (3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 12/6/10 For: DSL Service Company, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 U.S. Bank National Association, Customer Service Department (949) 798-6002 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www. rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-603-7342. Vivian Prieto, Vice President FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 204209) (12/17/10, 12/24/10, 12/31/10)
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CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia will hold a Regular Planning Commission Meeting in the City Council Chambers of the Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 28, 2010, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following item(s): Case No. 2010-37
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CITY OF CERRITOS ORDINANCE NO. 956 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING CHAPTER 22.12, AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN TWO (ADP-2), OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Chapter 22.12 of Title 22 of the Cerritos Municipal Code is hereby amended by amending Subsection 22.12.170(12) to read as follows: (12) Parking. (a) Off-Street Parking Requirements for Office Uses. The parking space and improvement requirements of Chapter 22.74 of this code shall apply, except as set forth in subsection (b) below, and within parking structures as modified herein. Parking spaces located within parking structures may be reduced to not less than eight feet six inches in width and eighteen feet in length and aisles not less than twenty-six feet in width for two-way traffic and twenty feet in width for one-way traffic. (b) Off-Street Parking Requirements for Commercial Uses. (i) Five (5) car spaces shall be provided for each one thousand square feet for the first one hundred thousand square feet of gross floor area; (ii) Four and three-quarters (4.75) car spaces shall be provided for each one thousand square feet of gross floor area for additional square footage above one hundred thousand square feet up to five hundred thousand square feet; (iii) Four and one-half (4.5) car spaces shall be provided for each one thousand square feet of gross floor area exceeding five hundred thousand square feet. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and cause same to be posted as required.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2010.
/s/ Joseph Cho Joseph Cho, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Vida Barone Vida Barone, Interim City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF CERRITOS
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I, Vida Barone, City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 956 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Cerritos at a Regular Meeting held on the 9th day of December, 2010, and that it was so adopted as follows: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS – Barrows, Chen, Edwards, Lee, Cho NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS – None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS – None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS – None DATED: December 10, 2010 /s/ Vida Barone Vida Barone, Interim City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Commuity Newspaper 12/17/10
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Continued from page 1 Hawaiian Gardens but a true community school where all of Hawaiian Gardens can take great pride in the school. He said on Nov. 16 the District went to bid on the first [phase of the new sports complex. “During this first phase the land will be cleared. New parking and bleachers will be put in place and fencing and walkways will be installed.” In addition, electrical work will be completed for the lights and a state-of-the-art irrigation system will be installed along with artificial turf, making this a year round sports complex. Rubberized tracks will also be installed. Law said the next phase will include softball and soccer fields, lighting, scoreboards and a new concession building will be constructed. Law said the spirit of cooperation and partnership that exists is a true testament that working together we can create something that not only benefits the students but the community of Hawaiian Gardens. Representatives of State Senator Alan Lowenthal and Congresswoman Linda Sanchez presented certificates of congratulation. Dr. David Moskowitz, representing his parents, told those present his they love Hawaiian Gardens and have worked hard for its residents. They are proud to be part of the Complex. He said his father; Dr. Irving Moskowitz was an athlete in his younger days and almost became a professional baseball player. Representing the Moskowitz Foundation, which contributed $1.5 million toward construction of the Complex, was Oren Ben Ezra who said today is an important step in providing students not only a place to participate in baseball but all athletic activities as well as community activities.
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • DECEMBER 17, 2010 19 ment what they want and their kids will a handout—they want a hand up. Yet KNABE from page 1 pay for it.” government can’t print enough money to “In the last three years we’ve lost Yet Knabe has “high hopes” that the create enough jobs. We have to be more $210 million from sales tax revenues economy will show greater improvement creative and aggressive.” and $132 million from property taxes. in the next 18 to 24 months. He thinks He said, “Even if we close all of the The impact on County services has been that Governor-elect Jerry Brown may universities and colleges in the state and enormous.” According to Knabe, a major be able to get things done because of his lay off all of the CHP, we still couldn’t problem is the instability found in plug all of the budget holes.” Sacramento. Knabe said, “It doesn’t matter If Los Angeles County were if we call it health care or Obamaits own state, it would be between care, I believe that expanded care is Ohio and Michigan in size, and it a good thing.” The question he is has suffered a 22% increase in serasked, of course, is who is going to vices including welfare and food pay for it? stamps. He has been asked many When asked about what the futimes what he thinks the state is goture has in store for small businesses ing to do to alleviate the problem, in Artesia and throughout the state, but Knabe is not sure it can do very “Knabe said, “It will be a rough ride much when Sacramento is wresfor a while longer, and we need a tling with a $28 billion shortfall. spirit of cooperation among gov“We are regulated by law to ernments that we haven’t seen for a provide services to our residents while, but we’ve done it before, and because we are the ultimate safety Attending the Artesia Chamber of Commerce monthly we can do it again.” net,” said Knabe. He realizes that Los Cerritos Community News luncheon were [l-r] Chamber Past President Manu the electorate is concerned and anpublisher Brian Hews asked if the Patel, Artesia Councilmember Sally Flowers, Mayor gry, and he thinks that there must state asks for any input from the Victor Manalo, Cerritos College Trustee Shin Lieu, be cooperation at all levels of govCounty on the budget crisis, and Chamber President James Kang, Guest Speaker Los ernment, but he doesn’t want the Knabe said that Brown had recently Angels Country Supervisor Don Knabe, Artesia Counstate “to balance the budget on the held a meeting with officials to discilmember Tony Lima, and Mayor Pro Tem John Lyon. backs of the counties and cities.” cuss the budget crisis, and Los An“There are difficult times geles County was not even invited ahead,” said Knabe, and he remany years of public service. He quoted to attend. minded everyone what former Colo- Brown who has said, “I can do things beIn closing he wished everyone a Merry rado Governor Richard Lamb once said, cause I can do it.” Christmas and wanted everyone in atten“Christmas is when the children ask for Knabe hopes that there will be money dance to remember those in harm’s way gifts and the parents have to pay for them, in the future to support job creation pro- this holiday season, and “to thank them while deficits are when adults tell govern- grams since most people “don’t want for what they do for America.”
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Continued from page 1 summer months.” He said he was especially proud to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Fedde Sports Complex this past Saturday. “This is a project that different public agencies working together with the community has turned a dream into reality.”
He stated he took pride in trying to bridge the divide between members serving on the city council. He said all five members were passionate about the city and serve it well. Unfortunately we often passionately disagree on the path forward that we need for the city. He said he firmly believes that working together the council can make a difference on meeting the needs and aspirations of
our residents. He concluded by saying he will continue working to find the best route to bring us all together and will work with Mayor Gomez for the betterment of the community. Certificates of Recognition were presented to Farfan by Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Heinzel and representatives from Supervisor Don Knabe, State Senator Alan Lowenthal and Congresswoman Linda Sanchez.
Cerritos Chamber hold Annual Christmas Mixer The Garden Room at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel was the scene of holiday merriment Dec. 9 when the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas Mixer. Catered by the hotel’s Grill 91, members enjoyed appetizers, eggnog, hot apple cider and wine. Chamber members mixed and networked.
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