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HMG EXCLUSIVE: Cerritos College Administrator Bob Chester Abruptly Resigns
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By Randy Economy and Brian Hews Robert “Bob” Chester has resigned his position as President of the Cerritos College Faculty Senate as well as the Coordinator of Judicial Affairs for the campus in a stunning email to members of Bob Chester the Board of Trustees and other campus officials on Wednesday morning. Chester has been a controversial and divisive figure at the Norwalk based campus for the past several years. Chester in his letter, obtained by HMG-CN, stated: “Colleagues, friends, and others: It has become absolutely clear to me that because of the continued per-
In an effort to expand upon the I-5 freeway, the backbone of California’s freeway system, Caltrans continues its massive renovation of the Shoemaker Bridge. The bridge will be closed for another year. In order get around the closure, motorists must take Carmenita to the east or Norwalk Blvd. to the west. DMan photo
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Former Central Basin Municipal Water District Chief Operating Officer Chuck Fuentes has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the embattled agency, and included its current President James Roybal, Hews Media Group-Community News can confirm. Fuentes is charging James Roybal that Roybal, acting on behalf of the agency, violated the terms and conditions of a written agreement he had with the district back in June of 2013. Roybal leaked personal and confidential information regarding Fuentes settlement agreement to the Whittier Daily News and reporter Mike Sprague. HMG-CN can also confirm that Roy-
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NORWALK RESIDENT EDWARD SIMENTAL SHOT, KILLED ON ROSECRANS AVENUE By Randy Economy A 41-year-old man fatally shot while waiting for a bus in Norwalk this past week has been identified as Edward Simental. Simental, who is also a resident of Norwalk was shot about 6:20 p.m. this past Sunday at the 13200 block of Rosecrans Avenue, just west of Carmenita Road. Simental died at the scene, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told Hews Media GroupCommunity Newspapers. Sheriff’s Lt. John Corina told members of the media that an unknown gunman got
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ABC Education Foundation Honors Donors, Awards Grants The welcome committee for Sgt Edgar (Meritorious Marine from the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion) and wife Stacy are from left to right: Jim and Connie Edwards (Host), Sherman Kappe, George Ray (Councilman), Ray Lovell, Stacy Arroyo, Lew Woodson, Sgt Arroyo, Tom Tislow, Mark Pulido (Mayor Pro Tem), Chris and Maryanne Tierheimer, Dorothy Owen (Friends of the 1st CEB President), and Laurie Forward.
Austria, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Norway, Mexico, the Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. The article states: “Libraries are some of the most complete and incredible tributes to human knowledge imaginable,
Donors from throughout the area were honored and teacher grants were announced at a rousing event held January 27, 2014 by the ABC Education Foundation. The L.A. County Parks & Recreation Department was Donor of the Year for support of the inaugural ABC Fun Run held June 2013. Joining the Parks & Recreation Department as Platinum Sponsor was Broadview Mortgage with Dave Leichtfuss, President, accepting thanks. Dennis Arriola, President of The Southern California Gas Co. presented a $10,000 check to the Foundation that
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Cerritos Library Makes List of 50 Most Beautiful in World Cerritos News Services The Cerritos Library is listed as number 28 in the feature article “The World’s 50 Most Beautiful Libraries” presented on the Best Value Schools website. The article can be viewed on the web page located at http://www.bestvalueschools.com/50most-beautiful-libraries-in-the-world/. The list includes libraries in Australia,
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Lakewood Sheriff Captain Ladenheim Explains Recent Shooting By Rico Dizon It did not actually appear in the prepared agenda for the Lakewood City Council meeting last Tuesday but last week’s meeting opened with Lakewood Sheriff Station Commander Capt. Merrill Ladenheim reporting that a shooting had occurred over the weekend in the middle of the afternoon. “Thank God, this is not an often occurrence,” he said. As to whether Lakewood is still a very safe place to live in, the captain assured the residents that “the answer
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is an overwhelming yes.” Ladenheim told city officials that there has been a decreasing crime trend in Lakewood over a 15 year period from 1998 to 2013. The Captain is also inviting residents to join him for coffee on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Starbucks located on 4833 Candlewood St. along Lakewood’s conspicuous restaurant row. “Come out and join me at Starbucks, the coffee is on me. “You can also ask any questions you want to,” Captain Ladenheim announced. Regarding the shooting, he said, my deputies have reached out to the block captains and residents in the affected area immediately after the incident. He added, “Initial investigation pointed out that the shooting is not gang-related and is an
80-Hour Closure on Northbound I-405 February 14–18 Closures of the northbound I-405 freeway in the Sepulveda Pass are planned over Presidents' Day weekend, February 14–18. Partial lane closures will be in e=ect between Getty Center Dr and Ventura Bl during the day, and all northbound lanes will be closed at night. To avoid delays, drive less or avoid the area. For a complete closure schedule, visit metro.net/405.
Public Hearing on Bus Service February 13 The Metro Gateway Cities Service Council will discuss proposed June bus service changes on Thursday, February 13 at 6pm. The meeting takes place at Aspire Pacific Academy, 2565 East 58th St, Huntington Park. For details, check visit metro.net. Metro Express Line 577X between El Monte and Long Beach now speeds you past tra;c straight to Rio Hondo College in Whittier. With convenient connections to the Metro Silver Line in El Monte and Green Line in Norwalk, it’s easy to get to campus. For a detailed schedule, visit metro.net.
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isolated case. “Lakewood is still one of the safest cities in Southern California.” Asked by Vice Mayor Todd Rogers “if they have any lead yet?” the Captain replied, “It is still too early to tell.” He supported his previous statements with a 15- period crime trend presentation that illustrated through charts a continuously decreasing rate of crimes in the city. He noted, however, that although violent crimes have been successfully abated, property crime is still very much present with vehicle theft and burglaries as the main culprits. “That’s why we urge people of Lakewood to ‘say something when they see something’ which actually is our ongoing slogan along with our most valuable anti-crime tool – the Neighborhood Watch, “explained Ladenheim. After his presentation, the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station Captain thanked the city’s Public Safety Commission in partnering with them in their fight against crime as well as the City Council for the helping out procured the new measures we now use to increase public safety. He singled out the automated vehicle plate identifier and the mobile digital computer systems that equipped all police cars in the city. “We are lucky in having these formidable tools that we haven’t had in other cities,” expressed the captain. The other anticrime tools used by the city are the Fume Alert and the Sky Knight. City Council Member Diane DuBois thanked all concerns including her fellow members in the City Council in keeping the city as safe as possible. She made special mention of the Sky Knight as a super deterrent to crime but she quickly added, “We also must always be alert especially with the State Governor’s new thrust toward local control, every city will now have to take care of its own.” Mayor Steve Croft thanked Captain Ladenheim for his presentation and forthcoming “Coffee with the Captain” which he said, “are of utmost importance especially with the residents if only to let them know that the City is really doing everything it can in their behalf.” “Some people are not even aware,” the mayor ended.
BOXERS DIEGO MAGDALENO, ERNIE SANCHEZ SQUARE OFF IN HAWAIIAN GARDENS FEB. 15 Big time boxing will continue to be highlighted in Hawaiian Gardens in February with an anticipated match between two solid contenders. In the main event, Diego Magdaleno of Las Vegas will take on Ernie Sanchez of the Philippines in a 10 round lightweight bout. Magdaleno, trained by Joel Diaz, has a record of 24-1, 9 KOs. Sanchez is 14-5-1, 5 KOs.2012 medal-winning Olympian Esquiva Falcao of Brazil are in action on Top Rank’s Solo Boxeo Tecate series live on UniMas at the Robert Lee Activity Center in Hawaiian Gardens on Saturday, February 15. Diego’s younger brother Jessie, 17-0, 13 KOs, of Las Vegas will face Roger Castaneda, 20-5-1, 15 KOs of Mexicali in an eight round super bantamweight bout. Jessie is also trained by Joel Diaz. Diego and Jessie are handled by manager Frank Espinoza. The televised broadcast will open with the big debut of Olympian Esquiva Falcao of Brazil. Falcao, 23, won the silver medal in the middleweight division in the 2012 Olympics in London. He lost his gold medal bid in a 14-13 loss to Japan’s Ryota Murata who is also signed with Top Rank. Here, Falcao will take on Paul Harness, 4-4-1, 3 KOs. Falcao has been training for weeks at the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas. Falcao vs Harness is scheduled for six rounds. The arena is at 21815 Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, Ca. Tickets are $100, $75, $50. First bell is 5:30 pm. To purchase tickets, call 562-652-4424 or 323-866-9943.
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Jim Buescher, age 68, a leading executive in the Promotional Products Business, passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife Bobbi Fuentes Buescher on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2014, following a brief Jim Buescher illness. Born June 6, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Fred and Elizabeth Buescher, he received B.A. and Master’s Degrees from Kansas University, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. A highly recognized and inspirational business leader, innovator and mentor to countless professionals for over 40 years, Jim was Partner/Chief Operating Officer of PromoShop, one of the largest promotional products agencies. Earlier in his distinguished career Jim served as President of Hazel Inc. of California; Partner/ President of Gift-O-Rama/Monogram; and Chief Operating Officer of Idea Man, Inc., all California based enterprises. Among many business and professional highlights, Jim served as President of the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce; the Young Presidents Organization (YPO); Specialty Advertising Association
of California (SAAC); and was recognized by the U.S. Congress and the California Legislature. Jim was an avid sports and beach enthusiast, exercise buff, and world traveler. Together with Bobbi, his beautiful wife of 38 years, they circled the globe including, most recently, another trip to Rome with a Blessing from Pope Francis. But, they always returned home to Manhattan Beach, California and their English Bulldog Daisy! Jim is also survived by his only sister Susan Anderson (Hank) of Washington MO; numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews, and a multitude of great friends and business associates. Jim’s wife Bobbie Fuentes Buescher was a longtime resident of Cerritos. Brother in laws include Charles Fuentes, Christopher Fuentes, Robert Fuentes, Joseph Fuentes and sister-in-laws Andrea and Cecelia. To Know Him Was To Love Him! A Celebration of Life, Mass was held on Monday, January 6th at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Manhattan Beach. In lieu of flowers the family would greatly appreciate a donation to the Foundation for SAAC c/o James F. Buescher Legacy Scholarship Fund, 1200 Paseo Carillo, #100, Camarillo CA 93010, or Heal The Bay at www.healthebay.org.
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ABCUSD MAGNET SCHOOLS ON DISPLAY THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6 Published as a public servcie for ABCUSD by HMG-CN
The ABC Unified School District is rolling out the welcome mat to the community to attend the School Recruitment Fair. The fair will be held on Thursday February 6, 2014 from 6 to 8 pm., and parents and students are encouraged to attend. There is no cost to attend the event that will take place at the ABCUSD District Office located at 16700 Norwalk Blvd. in Cerritos. The ABC Unified School District is recognized as a leader in educational
development and advancement, and is consistently ranked as one of the highest performing public school systems in the United States. The ABC Unified School District has received county, state, and national recognition for outstanding programs in counseling, alternative education, staff development and labor relations. District officials are urging community members and interested parents to attend. Superintendent Mary Sieu said “Giving your child the opportunity to
attend one of the top districts in California, is a tremendous opportunity, and this event will highlight just how our Magnet School Program can help enrich your child’s public education experience.� Applications to ABCUSD magnet schools are available to families and business employees residing in or outside the District. For more information contact the District Magnet Office: (562) 926-5566 ext. 21075 or you can visit the website at www.abcusdmagnetschools.com.
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wide enrichment and academic achievement for all students, allows them to build the foundation for lifelong success, while developing their personal talents and abilities. The yearlong curriculum plan, based on the California Academic Content Standards, is organized around three schoolwide themes, which are inquiry-based, interdisciplinary, and interrelated across the academic areas. The emphasis is on a challenging curriculum that accommodates a wide range of individual differences and is designed to develop the talent potential of all students, preschool through grade six.
A Health Medical Academy Aloha Elementary is a treasure box of teaching, learning, and growing. The school is comprised of a diverse student population and a devoted, caring staff. We take great pride in continually implementing our school vision of dedicating ourselves to ensuring the academic success of every student, and providing a safe and comprehensive educational experience. Our classrooms engage student learning through unique and creative lessons that help each child become a lifelong learner. Additionally, our staff members go above and beyond their duties to help benefit the students by seeking resources and partnerships in the local community to help highlight attractive components of our magnet program and enhance the California Common Core Standards. Our school is a prized opportunity that will enrich every child that attends.
Burbank Elementary Visual, Performing, and Folk Arts Burbank Elementary School is the home of a diverse student population and a caring, dedicated staff. We pride ourselves at Burbank on our personal touch to education, with an emphasis in meeting the needs of each of our students. We are kid centered and family oriented! If you walk into any classroom at Burbank, you will see students actively participating in lessons taught by highly trained, passionate teachers who are
Carver Academy A Communication Arts Magnet School Wins National Award Carver Academy has been awarded the honor of Magnet School of Excellence, and recognized as the best new magnet school in the United States. This prestigious award, presented at the Magnet Schools of America annual conference in Omaha, Nebraska, identifies Carver Academy as a highly successful magnet school, emphasizing both the success of their program and student achievement. As a new and emerging magnet school, this award is a powerful accomplishment and spotlights Carver as a model for other magnet schools across the nation. Carver’s magnet program helps students gain skills necessary for success in the 21st century through exploration of both interpersonal and technological communication. The emphasis on school-
Elliott Elementary School A Global Studies & Technology Magnet Students, staff and parents of Elliott Elementary strive for excellence. Several awards recognize the success of the Global Studies/Technology program. The state superintendent of schools, Jack O’Connell, bestowed the Title One Achieving School award on Elliott in 2007, 2008 and 2009. In 2006, Elliott Elementary received the prestigious California Distinguished School award for innovative programs to meet the needs of all students. Magnet Schools of America recognized Elliott Elementary with the national Magnet School of Distinction award in 2004. This national award recognizes schools for successful implementation of the magnet program with a measurable increase in student achievement and innovative programs.
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AOL Newsite Patch Fires Hundreds of Editors By Randy Economy It appears that the news website Patch.com is on its last leg after hundreds of employees were let go on Wednesday morning, without apparent warning. Several media outlets are reporting that the decision to scale back Patch means that most of the network's local websites will cease to produce news, local or otherwise immediately. The decision was made by Hale Global, who was hailed as the "turn-
around experts" that bought Patch.com from AOL in early January. According to a story on Breitbart. com, employees were stunned about the sudden pink slips. "[W]e were all laid off this morning without being given the opportunity to let our readers know that we are gone," one wrote in a social media posting Wednesday afternoon. Locally, Patch operated a website in Cerritos. The site had dedicated much of its content on local press releases that were generated by Cerritos city officials, as well as posting of local food truck locations and Hello Kitty events. Local Cerritos resident Mary Sam Sanches first edited the site but resigned a few months ago.
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Continued from page 1 sonal attacks against me - some you know about, and some you do not - that it is no longer possible for me to effectively represent faculty members in the senate or to handle matters in Judicial Affairs.” “I am stepping down from both positions as of today,” Chester wrote. He went on to state: “Thank you to everyone who has supported me, and I sincerely wish you all the best. As always, Bob.” Chester will maintain his position as a Professor in the English Department. Currently, Chester is one of the key players in a criminal probe of former Marine veteran Daniel Beckham who is now facing 12 felony counts in a grade rigging scheme. Beckham has maintained his innocence in the matter in several past interviews with Hews Media Group-Community Newspaper. Chester has been a lightning rod on the campus during the past years. Last year, HMG-CN reported that Chester went on a public rant during a meeting when he called Cerritos College a “homophobic institution.” His comments were quickly denounced by several students, and many called for him resignation. On Tuesday, Chester apparently went on another “vulgar” rant during a meeting of the Faculty Senate and his remarks were immediately denounced by Philosophy professor Ted Stoltz. Stoltz wrote Chester after the meeting the following email, that was obtained by HMG-CN. “At today’s faculty senate meeting I was deeply offended by your vulgar attempt to explain why there would be no cookies available (I won’t relate the “joke”),” Stoltz wrote. “I don’t care how you speak in private, but I do care as a colleague how my senate president addresses a public meeting. Sexist humor in such a forum is not acceptable,” Stolze continued. “Moreover, near the end of the meeting you expressed your view that the current Board of Trustees is threatening the very existence of our school. This is at least the third time I have heard you publicly engage in such polemics, and, frankly, I am tired of them,” Stolze wrote. “Although I do not make a habit of uncritically supporting anyone in a position of authority, I cannot for the life of me understand why you are so threatened by the new Board of Trustees. This Board, like any, has its flaws, but it is more diverse and representative of the communities that our college serves than any I have seen since I’ve taught here (ten years). Clearly we have a difference of judgment. But that’s not the issue,” Stolze said. “I don’t care as a colleague whether or not you criticize board members in private, but I do care how my senate president addresses a public meeting. Trashing duly elected officials in a public meeting over which you preside is not acceptable,” Stoltze stated in his letter. “I shall unfailingly support you or any other colleague who exercises his or her academic freedom in any campus forum. But I shall not hesitate to exercise my own when I believe that a colleague has overstepped the bounds of responsible speech,” Stolze concluded. HMG-CN will be publishing an audio version of Chester’s remarks from the Faculty Senate Meeting as soon as it becomes available from Cerritos College officials.
Chester’s Faculty Senate Rant ‘Mocked’ Vietnamese Women By Randy Economy and Brian Hews Cerritos College Faculty Senate President Robert “Bob” Chester made derogatory comments in public early this week that compared the campus leadership to prostitutes from Vietnam. Hews Media Group-Community Newspaper received both an audio tape as well as a written transcript of the remarks on Thursday. Chester can be heard stating at the beginning of the Cerritos College Faculty Senate Meeting, where he served as President until his resignation on Tuesday afternoon said the following: “Let’s begin with the really horrendous news first. You’ll notice no cookies. Guess what, no money, no money, just like the old days in Saigon- no money, no honey, ok. No money, no cookies. If you want cookies, give money. Simple. End of cookies report.” In the meantime, Cerritos College Superintendent Linda Lacey sent out a statement via their legal counsel, specifically dealing with Chester’s abrupt resignation as both the leader of the Faculty Senate and Coordinator of Judicial Affairs. “Mr. Chester has served and will continue to serve Cerritos College students and the community for many years. He is a valued member of the Cerritos College Faculty and has served the College in a variety of roles over the years, including twice serving as president of the faculty senate, most recently this year. This year he also took on the responsibility of serving as a faculty member in the role of judicial affairs coordinator handling sensitive issues relating to student discipline.” Lacey said. “While Mr. Chester has resigned from these two positions, he will resume his role as a full-time classroom instructor,” Lacey continued. “The College appreciates his service in these additional roles. He is leaving his appointments solely for personal reasons. His position as Academic Senate President will be filled according to Senate policy. His faculty appointment as judicial affairs coordinator is being handled by an interim dean at this time, with a permanent replacement to be announced at the end of the school year.”
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and sharks, while for the more grown-up scholar, the Old World Reading Room is inspired by 19th-century European design and is outfitted with chandeliers and a fireplace. Californian architects Charles Walton Associates were responsible for the sleek and shining addition to the city, and the building was finished in 2002.” The Best Value Schools website presents information about how to get the most value in an undergraduate or graduate degree.
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Continued from page 1 bal must ask the district to defend him and that a Board vote is required. Lat year, Fuentes settled with JPIA for $50,000. Sources said that Roybal was “very angry” and subsequently leaked the settlement to the WDN in retaliation. When JPIA, the insurance carrier for CBMWD, found out that Roybal leaked the settlement, they threatened to drop CBMWD as a client. Sources tell HMG-CN that JPIA will not defend Roybal and that he and CBMWD will have to retain their own attorney and pay the settlement. “This was an idiotic action by Roybal,” said one high-level source inside CBMWD, “Roybal’s leaking of the settlement agreement made JPIA very angry. So instead of having JPIA handle and settle the lawsuit, Roybal has exposed himself and CBMWD to a more damaging and potentially costlier lawsuit. Attorney Silva Berejian filed the lawsuit with the Glendale law firm of Kirakosian & Associates. Berejian said that Roybal and Central Basin Municipal Water District gave confidential information to Sprague and “revived the dispute in the media, disclosed the amount of the compromise and settlement, and instead elected to repudiate the agreement and to disparage and discredit Fuentes.” The complaint also states that “Defendant James Roybal acting both individually and in his capacity as President of the District, made several statements to the Sprague concerning Plaintiff and the parties’ agreement,” to deliberately discredit Fuentes. In the article, Fuentes is charging that Roybal “materially breached the Settlement Agreement” and that the statements made by Roybal were the source of an article published by the Whittier Daily News on or about June 4, 2013. “Based on reviewing the article published, Plaintiff (Fuentes) alleges that Defendants divulged the amount of the Settlement Agreement in direct contravention of the parties confidentially agreement, and made statements to the newspaper to the effect that Plaintiff was fired in January from his position as interim chief executive.” According to the lawsuit, statements made by Roybal, “the deal sets a bad precedent; and further stated that “we never broke any part of his contract,” and “to reward him when we didn’t break the contract seems like a gift of public funds.” The lawsuit claims that the statements by Roybal in the Whittier Daily News article, “materially breached the Settlement Agreement which prohibited Defendants from divulging the amount of the settlement.” The lawsuit also claims that Roybal acted “in an abusive and malicious manner for several reasons, including to retaliate against Plaintiff (Fuentes) and to reignite a controversy over whether the Defendants had “fired” Plaintiff, as opposed to released him from his employment agreement according to its terms.”
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Fuentes alleges “the very reason for the Settlement Agreement and Release was to fully and finally resolve the dispute between the parties, to avoid adverse publicity by keeping the agreement confidential and to ensure that the parties would put things behind them.” Attorney Berejian told HMG-CN in a telephone interview on Thursday afternoon that Fuentes has “dedicated the last 40 years of his life serving the people of Southeast Los Angeles County as a true public servant.” “People like Chuck Fuentes don’t deserve to be treated like this. Mr. Fuentes is a force for positive change and will continue to dedicate his life for the betterment for this entire region,” Berejian said. Berejian said that Central Basin Water District officials have 30 days to respond to the lawsuit, and confirmed that Roybal was “personally handed the lawsuit by Process Servers” at the Commerce headquarters of the besieged public agency. “There has been a pattern on behalf of Mr. Roybal to divulge personal and confidential information about employees like Chuck Fuentes and others during the past year, especially to members of the media. We are confident that our lawsuit will be successful,” Berejian concluded. A complete copy of the lawsuit is available at www.loscerritosnews.net.
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season in Wade’s rookie campaign. But after the victory over the Heralds, V.C. improved to 10-12 overall and 3-1 in the Olympic League. In addition, V.C. has won eight of its past 13 games. “I don’t even think I can put it into words,” Wade said. “I’m sitting here trying to find a word for it. The one word that just comes to my mind is heart. I just want the girls and myself to enjoy it because I know thinking back, I can just run through my mind the turnovers, the [lack of] offensive rebounds and the free throws missed.” Although the Lady Crusaders shot 32 percent from the field and missed 21 free throws, their defense came through in the fourth quarter and in overtime. It all started when senior Makenna Mageo hit a three-pointer in the opening seconds of the fourth quarter. It would be her only points of the stanza, although she did grab four rebounds, have an assist and a steal in the final eight minutes of regulation. With 3:26 left in regulation, Mageo assisted on junior Cherilyn DeJong’s lone field goal of the game, which tied the score at 33-33. Almost a minute later, the Lady Crusaders took the lead on senior Amanda Chamberlain’s bucket. DeJong had filled in nicely for Chamberlain, who was plagued with foul trouble in the first quarter. “Cherilyn did a fantastic job for us tonight,” Wade said. “She came in and accepted her role when Amanda was coming back [for her senior season]. She just did a fantastic job on Sydney Lopez. She was the key person we needed to stop tonight and she came in and defended well and had a few buckets for us. She was just
strong.” Lopez scored 17 of Whittier Christian’s 30 points through the first three quarters but was held to four points the rest of the way and fouled out late in the game. Meanwhile, it still wasn’t looking good for V.C. in overtime, falling down by three points with 2:46 left to play. But Mageo’s three-point play with 45.6 seconds remaining put her team up by one and her free throw with 28 seconds left was the game-winner. The game was sealed when Hannah Yoshihara missed a three-point attempt at the buzzer following a Whittier Christian timeout with 5.9 seconds left to play. Although she missed five free throws in the extra session, senior Amber Binford had a crucial steal late in overtime and led the team with seven steals. “We played a lot of 13 defense tonight, but she’s the top of it,” Wade said of Binford. “She’s our point guard and she’s the top of every defense we run. I told her a long time ago, as she goes, we go. She starts the tempo right away as they’re bringing the ball to us. Her defense was key to us winning.” V.C. had trailed throughout most of the first half but never by more than four points. A three-pointer by Mageo put the visitors up by three at halftime and another one from junior Hailey Garcia opened the second half scoring. But Whittier Christian went on a 16-2 run the remainder of the third quarter to put the Lady Crusaders in a hole. “We need to be able to take care of the ball,” Wade said. “We stopped doing what was working. We kind of relaxed. We were playing not to lose instead of, hey. We can beat this team.” Mageo led V.C. with 14 points, grabbed six rebounds and had five thefts while Chamberlain added 11 points and eight boards as the team already has more victories than the previous two seasons combined. The Lady Crusaders are hoping to end a two-season playoff drought. “I had a lot of faith in our girls,” Wade said. “Just seeing the huge strides we’ve taken from last year to this year. They just have to have confidence in themselves. That’s the number one thing. I hope this game is the turn of the page for us to realize that we can beat anyone.” Following the game, the V.C. boys went in an offensive slump in the second half and what was a close game through three quarters turned into a 53-33 Whittier Christian rout. The Crusaders dropped to 9-13 overall, 1-3 in league. “The game plan didn’t change much,” said V.C. head coach Bryan Branderhorst.
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“All night long we didn’t do a good job on the glass. We gave them easy opportunities. Offensively, we were pretty anemic tonight and when you put a lot of pressure on your defense, after a while it just can’t hold up anymore. We just weren’t very good.” V.C. trailed 24-19 at the half and was still within striking range heading into the fourth quarter (32-26). But with 6:41 left in the game, sophomore Vaj Rice received a technical foul and Kaipo Villeza converted on both free throws, then scored a basket on the ensuing possession. From there, Whittier Christian went on a 12-5 run to go up by 20 points with 1:58 remaining in the game. Sophomore Stedman Bryant, hampered with an injury from earlier in the week, led the Crusaders with 10 points while Rice added half a dozen points and 12 rebounds. A staggering stat for the V.C. was in the rebounding department where the team pulled down 23 for the game, 17 on the defensive end. “That’s not going to cut it,” Branderhorst said. “We gave them too many second shots. Sometimes the rebounding total is a little bit deceptive depending on the pace of the game. But they just got too many second shots and that’s the number I’m worried about especially.” Both V.C. teams will host Maranatha tonight and Village Christian on Tuesday.
SUBURBAN LEAGUE BOYS SOCCER Artesia unable to finish off Mayfair, trails first place by four points By Loren Kopff The Artesia boys soccer program has been the best in the Suburban League over the past three-plus seasons, going 31-0-3 since it last lost a league contest to Bellflower on Jan. 26, 2011. But winning a fourth consecutive league crown is going to be much harder this season with a younger squad. With the Pioneers chasing Bellflower for the top spot in league, they missed several scoring chances against Mayfair last Friday and ended up tying the Monsoons 1-1. Artesia had won seven straight against Mayfair but more importantly, it ended the first round of league action four points behind Bellflower. The Pioneers entered this week with a 10-5-5 overall
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record and 3-0-3 in league. “It’s been like that a lot because we don’t have the experience up top,” said Artesia head coach Rudy Magallon. “The chances are there. We just have to put them away. “We had the breaks. We just didn’t put it in,” he continued. “In the first half, we had five or six clear chances.” Artesia struck first just three minutes into the game when senior forward Anthony Serrano fed a pass to freshman forward Jorge Pantoja who notched his fourth goal of the season, third in league action. After that, the Pioneers put pressure on Mayfair goalkeeper Chris Van Putten eight more times in the half but came away empty each time. In the 16th minute, Serrano received a pass from Pantoja but his shot barely went off to the left side if the net. Five minutes later, freshman midfielder Francisco Sierra sent a pass to Pantoja whose header was saved by Van Putten. Then in the 58th minute, a shot from Sierra went off to the right side of the net
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and three minutes after that, a shot from senior defender Ari Claro hit the crossbar and his rebound was saved by Mayfair’s other goalie, Anthony Oseguera. With time running out on the Monsoons, the Pioneers thought they had preserved the victory when senior midfielder Hernan Hernandez cleared a potential tying goal. That resulted in a corner kick which led to Jeremy Monroe tying the game in the 78th minute. “They’re going to make a push because they need the equalizer,” Magallon said. “They got the opportunity to put it away. If you make a mistake and leave them wide open, they’re going to put it in the net.” Artesia totally dominated the 20-minute overtime session, getting off seven shots to none from Mayfair. The best chances in the extra session came in the 86th minute when Sierra sent a pass to sophomore forward Steven Espinosa, who couldn’t get a clear shot on goal. Then with three minutes remaining in the game, Claro took an indirect kick from four yards
outside the penalty box. But his shot was saved by Oseguera. In all, Artesia took 20 shots on goal while the Monsoons took eight shots. The Pioneers began the second round of league action this past Wednesday against last place Cerritos and will visit La Mirada today. The league title could be on the line Monday when Artesia hosts Bellflower. The first time around, those two teams played to a scoreless tie. Artesia will also host John Glenn on Wednesday. Artesia has been league champions six times in the past 16 seasons, finished in second place five times during that same time and in third place four times since 1998. “I don’t know if they’re catching up [to us],” Magallon said of the league. “In high school that’s the way it is. Everyone is going to play us hard. For the past 20 years, it’s been Artesia and three more, or two more in the playoffs. They want something that we’ve had for the past three years.”
CERRITOS BOYS HOOPSTERS STAY CLOSE TO SUBURBAN LEAGUE TOP SPOT
By Loren Kopff
After finishing in fourth place in the Suburban League with identical 6-6 marks in each of the past two seasons, the Cerritos boys basketball team is moving up. The Dons outscored host Artesia 3319 in the second and third quarters and went on to defeat the Pioneers 53-39 this past Wednesday. Cerritos improved to 12-9 overall, 5-2 in league and remained in third place, half a game behind idle La Mirada and two games behind Mayfair. In addition, the Dons swept the season-series from the Pioneers for the first time since 2009 and won on Artesia’s court for the third straight season and sixth out of the last seven. With the score tied 13-13, the Dons went on a 9-0 run over a three-minute span in the middle of the second quarter and never looked back. Sophomore Evan Leonard led everyone with 21 points and eight rebounds while junior Henry Buycks added 14 points and 10 boards. Cerritos will visit slumping John Glenn tonight before hosting Bellflower on Wednesday. Artesia (14-7, 3-4) received 11 points off the bench from senior Jon Campbell and nine more from junior Dontae Smith. The Pioneers will host La Mirada tonight before travelling to Bellflower on Monday and Glenn on Wednesday. In other boys basketball action, Gahr was sporting an overall mark of 10-10 and 2-2 in the San Gabriel Valley League entering its road tilt with Lynwood this
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HMG-CN Sports Editor Loren Kopff past Wednesday. The Gladiators will visit Warren tonight before hosting Paramount on Wednesday. After winning six games in November and December, Glenn has found life in the Suburban League rough thus far. The Eagles were 7-13 overall and 1-5 in the circuit before this past Wednesday’s meeting with league-leading Mayfair. Glenn will visit Norwalk on Monday and is still hoping to advance to the postseason for the first time since 2000. Norwalk was also struggling as of late with a 7-14 overall record and 1-5 in the Suburban League before its road game at Bellflower this past Wednesday. The Lancers will visit Mayfair tonight and host La Mirada on Wednesday. Whitney improved to 7-12 overall and 3-4 in the Academy League following a 63-38 road win at Downey Calvary Chapel this past Tuesday. The Wildcats visit Brethren Christian tonight before hosting Sage Hill and Crean Lutheran on Tuesday and Thursday respectively. GIRLS BASKETBALL Cerritos outscored Artesia 27-3 in the second quarter and proceeded to rout the Pioneers 66-16 this past Wednesday night. Junior Alyssa Movchan led
everyone with 18 points, the most she has scored since posting the same total against North Torrance on Jan. 3. She also had seven steals and two assists. Sophomore Tatiana Fominyam added 12 points off the bench with seven points as the Lady Dons improved to 15-4 overall, 6-1 in league and have more wins since going 19-9 in the 2009-2010 season. Artesia, which got a career-high nine points from junior Keina Harris, fell to 3-18 overall, 1-6 in league. Gahr was 9-11 overall, 1-3 in league entering this week. Glenn remained winless in the Suburban League entering this week and has three wins in 20 games this season. Defending Suburban League champion Norwalk lost to Bellflower 38-31 this past Wednesday to fall to 7-11 overall, 2-5 in the circuit. Whitney continued to steamroll towards its fourth straight Academy League crown after crushing Downey Calvary Chapel 63-21 this past Tuesday night. The Lady Wildcats (18-2, 6-0) will face Sacramentobased Bradshaw Christian tonight in the Play4Kay Cancer Showcase at JSerra High. BOYS SOCCER The most improved team in the Suburban League was one minute away from ending its 45-game losing skid in the circuit. But Cerritos allowed Mayfair to score the game-winner late in overtime and the Monsoons rallied for a 5-4 victory this past Tuesday afternoon in a make-up game. Cerritos, which then fell to Artesia 2-0 this past Wednesday,
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Continued from page 11 dropped to 3-11-2 overall and 0-7 in league play. The Dons have not won a league game since Feb. 1, 2010 when they edged John Glenn 2-1. But early on, it looked like they would end that long losing streak against league foes. Goals from junior forwards Paul Chun, in the 17th minute and Jonathan Fuller, in the 37th minute, allowed the Dons to hold a 2-0 halftime lead. The lead would increase to 4-1 by the 56th minute after sophomore forward Alex Florez and junior midfielder Uly Rosales added tallies within a six-minute span. But Mayfair scored three goals in the final 21 minutes of regulation, including the tying goal in the 76th minute. Cerritos, which has won more overall games for the first time since the 20072008 season, had previously taken Artesia and Norwalk to overtime and has been in virtually every league game until the final 10 minutes. Cerritos will host Glenn today and visit Bellflower on Wednesday. In other boys soccer action, Glenn (69-1, 2-5) snapped a four-game losing skid with a 3-2 overtime win against Mayfair this past Wednesday. Norwalk (7-62, 3-2-2) blanked Bellflower this past Wednesday and Whitney improved to 8-5-1 overall, 5-2 in the Academy League with a 4-0 win at Downey Calvary Chapel this past Tuesday. GIRLS SOCCER Artesia (11-6-2, 3-4) got two goals from senior midfielder Stephanie Flores as part of a 4-1 win over Cerritos this past Wednesday. Junior forward Erika Lizarraga scored the lone goal for the Lady Dons (3-12-1, 1-6). Gahr (2-4-3, 1-3) dropped a 2-1 decision to Lynwood this past Tuesday as sophomore midfielder Erika Garcia scored on a free kick in the 76th minute.
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Public Corruption: Senator Rod Wright Convicted of Voter Fraud, Perjury By Randy Economy
California State Senator Roderick Wright has been found guilty of living outside his Inglewood district when he successfully ran for his state seat in 2008. Wright was found guilty by a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury who deliberated less than two days before finding the Senator guilty of eight counts, including two counts of perjury, one count of filing a false declaration of candidacy and five counts of fraudulent voting in elections in 2008 and 2009, all felonies. The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorneys Bjorn Dodd and Michele Gilmer with the Public Integrity Division prosecuted and the case was quickly hailed by their boss District Attorney Jackie Lacey. The case centered on evidence obtained by the District Attorney’s office that Wright on Feb. 13, 2008, declared his intent to become the Democratic candidate for the 25th Senate District, claiming that he lived in one of the units at 868 Glenway Drive, a five-unit complex that he owns in Inglewood. Dodd and Gilmer claimed that Wright lived at the same address when he registered to vote in 2007. Wright, who previously served in the state Assembly, was elected to the state senate on Nov. 4, 2008. Lacey and her team of prosecutors argued that Wright intentionally “misled voters in the 25th Senate district because his true residence was his Baldwin Hills home, which is in the 26th district.” A Grand Jury indicted Wright on eight felony counts in September 2010. Wright returns to court on March 12 before Superior Court Judge Kathleen Kennedy for sentencing. He faces up to eight years, four months in state prison. He also would be barred for life from holding any elected office. Wright was elected to the California State Senate in 2008, representing what was then the 25th District and was reelected in 2012 to the 35th District, which includes the communities of Alondra Park, Carson, Compton, East Carson, East Compton, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Rancho Dominguez, San Pedro, Torrance, Watts, West Athens, West Thisandis is You You Carson, West Compton, Willowbrook This This is Your Wilmington. for the Ad Lo
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JANUARY 31, 2014
ORDINANCE NO. 668
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MIRADA REVISING TERMS OF OFFICE AND RELATED RULES FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS, AND AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 1. Section 2.52.030 of Chapter 2.52 of Title 2 of the La Mirada Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: “2.52.030 Terms of office. The term of office of members of the planning commission shall be as follows:
a. Three of the five members shall have a term of office of four (4) years, which shall expire on the second Tuesday in June, 2015, and every four (4) years thereafter, measured from the date of expiration of the immediately preceding term.
b. Two of the five members shall have a term of office of four (4) years, which shall expire on the second Tuesday in June, 2017, and every four (4) years thereafter, measured from the date of expiration of the immediately preceding term.”
SECTION 2. Section 2.52.050 of Chapter 2.52 of Title 2 of the La Mirada Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 552U SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY SMOKE SHOP, ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE RETAILER, OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA RETAILER PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE 65858.
The City Council of the City of La Mirada hereby ordains as follows:
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Notice is hereby given that on January 28, 2014, the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 552U imposing an interim moratorium on the approval and establishment of any smoke shop, electronic cigarette retailer, or drug paraphernalia retailer. Effective immediately, for a 45-day period, no new smoke shop, e-cigarette or drug paraphernalia retailer may be opened and operated in the City. Prohibited new smoke shops and e-cigarette retailers are defined as those establishments, structures, facilities, vehicles, stands or carts that devote more than 20% of floor space or display area to the sale, display, marketing, bartering, trading or exchange of any combination of tobacco, tobacco products, or smoking or tobacco paraphernalia, e-cigarettes and/or cartridges. Prohibited drug paraphernalia retailers are establishments, structures, facilities, vehicles, stands or carts that devote any floor space or display area to the sale, display, marketing, bartering, trading or exchange of drug paraphernalia, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 11014.5.
“2.52.050 Removal of members. A member may be removed from office, prior to expiration of the member’s term, upon expiration of the term of their appointing Councilmember where the commission member’s term would otherwise automatically expire the following June without action of the City Council.
A copy of Urgency Ordinance No. 552U is on file with the City Clerk and available for public review at City Hall, 21815 Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716, and is attached to the Staff report for the Council meeting at which it was adopted on January 28, 2014, which are posted at the City's website at http://www. hgcity.org.
Any member of the commission shall be removed from office or that office shall be declared vacant, in the following manner and for the following reasons:
For additional information, contact the City at (562) 420-2641. /S/ Suzanne Underwood City Clerk
(a) By order of the Mayor, subject to the approval of a majority of the City Council.
(b) By a majority vote of the entire City Council.
(c) If a member of the commission ceases to be a qualified elector of the City, such member’s office shall be deemed vacant and no action by the City Council shall be necessary.
(d) If a member of the commission shall be absent from three consecutive regular meetings of the commission, such member’s office shall be deemed vacant and no action by the City Council shall be necessary.
(e) If a member of the commission shall be absent from four regular meetings of the commission in any twelve-month period, such member’s office shall be deemed vacant and no further action by the City Council shall be necessary.
(f) If a member of the commission shall fail to comply with the provisions of Chapter 2.4 of this code, such member’s office shall be deemed vacant and no action by the City Council shall be necessary.
(g) At 5 p.m. on the date specified as the expiration date for the term of office of any member of the commission, said office shall be deemed vacant and no action by the City Council shall be necessary.”
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY CLERK’S OFFICE CERTIFICATION
SECTION 3. Severability. The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2014. Steve De Ruse, Mayor Attest: I, Anne Haraksin, City Clerk of the City of La Mirada, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mirada held on the 14th day of January, 2014, and was finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mirada held on the 28th day of January, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Deal, Jones, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Mowles, Mayor De Ruse NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Anne Haraksin, City Clerk Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 1/31/14 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ORDINANCE NO. 553 SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
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I, Suzanne Underwood, City Clerk of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 552U, was duly adopted and passed at a Regular meeting of the City Council on this 28TH day of JANUARY 2014 by the following votes as the same appears on file and of record in the Office of the City Clerk. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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/S/________________________________ SUZANNE UNDERWOOD CITY CLERK/RECORDS MANAGER
Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/31/14 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ORDINANCE NO. 554 SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING AN AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FROM MARCH THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 2014, WHICH FORGIVES CERTAIN PAST OBLIGATIONS FOR TAXPAYERS WHO REGISTER WITH THE CITY AND AGREE TO PAY ALL FUTURE BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES AS REQUIRED UNDER THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE. On January 28, 2014, the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens introduced Ordinance No. 554 providing an amnesty program for business license taxes from March 13, 2014 through September 9, 2014, which forgives certain past obligations for tax payers who register with the City and agree to pay all future business license taxes as required under the Municipal Code. The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 554 at its regular meeting on February 11, 2014. Business owners and tax payers who file their business license applications during the amnesty period and pay in full the taxes due, if any, for the period starting March 13, 2011, and ending September 9, 2014, will be freed from Code enforcement, and interest and penalties that would otherwise be due.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBDIVISION F OF SECTION 9.66.030 OF CHAPTER 9.66 OF TITLE 9 OF THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING MASSAGE PARLORS.
A copy of Ordinance No. 554 is on file with the City Clerk and available for public review at City Hall, 21815 Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716, and is attached to the Staff report for the Council meeting at which it was introduced for first reading on January 28, 2014, which is posted at the City's website at http://www.hgcity.org.
On January 28, 2014, the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens introduced Ordinance No. 553 amending the massage parlor regulations to limit the hours of operation for massage establishments which perform massage in private to between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Practitioners and establishments that practice massage in public are exempt. The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 553 at its regular meeting on February 11, 2014.
For additional information, contact the City at (562) 420-2641.
A copy of Ordinance No. 553 is on file with the City Clerk and available for public review at City Hall, 21815 Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716, and is attached to the Staff report for the Council meeting at which it was introduced for first reading on January 28, 2014, which is posted at the City's website at http://www.hgcity.org. For additional information, contact the City at (562) 420-2641. Suzanne Underwood City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/31/14
T.S. No. 2013-2226 Order No. 01180-66723 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: LORRIE ANN SALCIDO Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 5/1/2006 as Instrument No. 06-0949801 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 2/7/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $108,971.21 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13913 DUFFIELD AVENUE, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 A.P.N. 8059-027-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the trustee within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale 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 FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (714) 573-1965 or LOG ONTO or visit this Internet Web site WWW.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2013-2226. 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. Date: 1/2/2014 TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106 Westlake Village, California 91362 (818) 991-4600 FRANCIS FRANCO, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1077997 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014
Suzanne Underwood City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/31/14 Title Order No. 8330654 Trustee Sale No. NA 01120017SCP Reference No: 13906 Na APN: 8037-057-029 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT RECORDED 12/20/2012. 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 2/20/2014 at 10:30 AM., McIntyre Law Group as the duly appointed trustee will sell all right, title and interest held by the trustee, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy to the obligation secured by the lien as set forth in that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 12/20/2012 as Document No. 2012-1975967 amended on 7/27/2012 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, wherein this office is the duly appointed trustee. The original trustor (record owner at the time the Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded) was Myo Sim Na. 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, cashier’s check 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) at: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 13906 Highlander Rd. La Mirada, CA 92638. This sale is subject to a 90-day right of redemption pursuant to Civil Code 5715. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown above. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, reasonably estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, reasonably estimated to be: $11,725.33. Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, Hawks Pointe Association, under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR. Date: 1/21/2014 McIntyre Law Group 15612 Graham Street Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-893-9919 For Sales Information: Please Call (714) 480-5690 Carolina Abadia, Legal Assistant TAC: 967562 PUB: 1/24 1/31 2/07/14. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1368959-31 APN: 7054-029-008 TRA: 002011 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2225 REF: Rodas, David IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 09, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 06, 2014, at 9:00am, Cal-western Reconveyance Llc, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 18, 2003, as Inst. No. 03 3812960 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by David J Rodas & Jeannette H Rodas Husband and Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check 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: Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, 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 described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19403 Albert 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. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $294,153.90. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.dlppllc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1368959-31. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance LLC, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 23, 2013. (DLPP-435588 01/17/14, 01/24/14, 01/31/14)
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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND SURFACING AT HERITAGE PARK, JOE A. GONSALVES PARK AND CERRITOS SPORTS COMPLEX PROJECT NO. 10073, BID NO. 1168-14
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Cerritos, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby invites sealed bids for the following: “INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND SURFACING AT HERITAGE PARK, JOE A. GONSALVES PARK AND CERRITOS SPORTS COMPLEX, PROJECT NO. 10073, BID NO. 1168-14.” The work or improvement to be performed generally consists of installing playground surfacing at Heritage Park located at 18600 Bloomfield Avenue; Joe A. Gonsalves Park located at 13611 E. 166th Street; and Cerritos Sports Complex located at 19900 Bloomfield Avenue in Cerritos, CA and other tasks as specified in the Bid Sheet (the “Work”). SECTION 3 PRE-BID MEETING: This HUD Section 3 covered construction project is intended to create economic opportunities for low-income residents and qualified businesses in the project area. A Section 3 pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on FEBRUARY 12, 2014 at Public Works Department, City of Cerritos, First Floor, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California 90703 to discuss Section 3 hiring, training, and subcontracting goals and to explain the Section 3 bid preferences. SECTION 3 BID PREFERENCES: First preference will be given to a bidder who is a qualified Section 3 Business Concern and provides a reasonable bid. Second preference will be given to a bidder who commits to employing income qualified residents or to subcontracting with qualified business concerns; identifies the positions and/or subcontractors to be hired; and provides a reasonable bid. A bid is considered reasonable for Section 3 if the bid is found to be within the Zone of Consideration, as outlined in 24 CFR 135, detailed in the project specifications, and explained at the pre-bid meeting. In order to receive a bid preference, a bidder must be responsive to Section 3 requirements. A Section 3 responsive bidder will submit a Section 3 Business Certification form and supporting form(s) with the bid to document either that the bidder is a Section 3 Business Concern itself or that it will commit to hiring and/or subcontracting goals, as outlined in the “Section 3 Clause” of the specifications. Sealed bids shall be delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos at or before 11:00 AM on FEBRUARY 26, 2014, at the office of the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, First Floor, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California 90703 and marked “INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND SURFACING AT HERITAGE PARK, JOE A. GONSALVES PARK AND CERRITOS SPORTS COMPLEX, PROJECT NO. 10073, BID NO. 1168-14.” A set of Contract Documents, including the Plans and Specifications, may be purchased at the Engineering Division of the City of Cerritos for $10.00 ($15.00 if mailing is requested). There will be no refund for return of the Contract Documents. Return of such documents is not required. The City of Cerritos reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids, or waive any informality or irregularity in a bid to the extent allowed by law. No bid will be accepted from a contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The contractor must possess a license of the following classification at the time the contract is awarded (and must maintain this license classification through completion of the project): “A” is required. The bidder's attention is also directed to Section 7028.15 of the Business and Professions Code. This is a federally assisted construction contract. Federal labor standards provisions outlined in the HUD4010 form, including the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), will be enforced. The applicable Federal wage decision is the one in effect ten (10) days prior to bid opening; it is online at http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/ca.html. In the event of a conflict between the Federal and State wage rates, the higher of the two will prevail. The State wage rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm. Lower State wage rates for work classifications not specifically included in the Federal wage decision are not acceptable. Additional federal requirements, as detailed in the Information to Bidders, apply to this project. Apprenticeship Program: Attention is directed to Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1777.7 of the California Labor Code and Title 8 of the California Administrative Code, Section 200, et seq., to ensure compliance and complete understanding of the law regarding apprentices. Conflict of Interest: No employee, officer, or agent of the sub-recipient shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. The conflict of interest provisions in 24 CFR 85.36, OMB Circular A-110, and 24 CFR 570.611 shall apply. By order of the City of Cerritos. Dated/posted/published: January 31, 2014 Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/31/14
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CITY OF LA MIRADA NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing to be held by the City Council of the City of La Mirada on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California to consider the following: GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: THE CITY OF LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND AN ADDENDUM TO A NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). At the hearing, the City Council will consider the Updated Housing Element; the Planning Commission’s recommendation; staff’s report and recommendation as well as all testimony and public input prior to making a final decision. The documents being considered are available for review at the City’s Community Development Department office located at City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California. The Updated Housing Element is also available for review on the City’s web site: www.cityoflamirada.org. You may contact the Community Development Department at (562) 943-0131 should you have any questions concerning the above action. If you wish to be heard concerning the item identified in this Notice, you may appear in person at the public hearing or you may submit your comments in writing to the City prior to or at the public hearing. Mailed comments should be addressed to the City Clerk, City of La Mirada P.O. Box 828, La Mirada, California 90637-0828. Please notify the City Clerk at (562) 943-0131 at least four days prior to this hearing should you require a disability-related accommodation (e.g. sign language interpreter). IF YOU CHALLENGE ANY OF THE FOREGOING ACTIONS IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL ACTION DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Anne Haraksin City Clerk Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 1/31/14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montebello Unified School District the (“District”) of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the District, will receive at the stated location, up to but not later than 2:00 o’clock p.m. (Tuesday) on the 18th day of February, 2014, sealed bids for the award of a contract for the named project: Bid No. 15 (13-14) Design /Furnish and Install Visitor Bleachers at Schurr High School MUSD Project No. 100901 All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids shall be received in the District’s Facilities Development Department, 500 North Hendricks Street, Montebello, California 90640, and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at above stated time and place. Each bid must conform and be responsive to the contract documents. Bid documents and specifications are available through ARC / Plan Well at (626) 583-1122 and http://www.e-arc.com/ca/pasadena. A mandatory pre-bid job walk is required and scheduled for attendance by bidders with representatives of the District and others on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Schurr High School, lower parking lot in front of security office, 820 Wilcox Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640. This project is not subject to the enforcement of the Public Works Compliance Monitoring Unit (CMU) by the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. The District will continue to monitor labor compliance pursuant Labor Code 1771. Contract award will be based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder NOTE: All forms must be completed, signed and returned with bid. Publish: Eastern Group Publication, Inc. January 30, and February 6, 2014 Los Cerritos Community News January 31, and February 7, 2014
Donald Yamagata Director of Facilities Development Maintenance & Operations Montebello Unified School District 500 North Hendricks Street Montebello, CA 90640
MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT AND NOTIFICATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION FOR GENERAL (PRIME) CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Montebello Unified School District has determined that certain contractors on the following project must be prequalified prior to submitting a bid or proposal on this project.
CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA WILL HOLD A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE ARTESIA CITY HALL, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014, TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOW ITEMS: 1. Development Agreement Artesia Christian Home: A notice to consider adoption of a Development Agreement between the City of Artesia and Artesia Christian Home, Inc. (“Applicant”) pursuant to Government Code Section 65864 et seq. for the development of a residential care facility project for the elderly on an approximately 1.22 acre property located at 18105 Mundare Avenue, Artesia, California (APN: 7035-010036 and 7035-010-039) currently zoned Single Family Residential (R-1) and proposed to be reclassified as a Multiple Family Residential (M-R) Zone. The proposed Development Agreement will apply to the property located at 18105 Mundare Avenue and generally bounded on the west, north, east and south by single-family residential uses. The project proposes to develop the subject property with a 28-bed residential care facility for the elderly. The proposed Development Agreement would provide (i) the Applicant with assurance that development of the project may proceed subject to the rules and regulations in effect at the time of project approval and (ii) the City with assurance that certain obligations of the Applicant’s will be met, including, without limitation, reimbursement to City of public expenses that will be incurred as a result of the project through an upfront and annual payments. Furthermore, an addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project will be considered for adoption at the same time. 2. 2014-2021 Housing Element: Case No. 2014-01: This General Plan Amendment is a city-initiated proposal to adopt a revised Housing Element of the Artesia General Plan 2030 updating the current Housing Element in accordance with state mandated requirements for the 2014-2021 housing element cycle, and consideration of an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Artesia General Plan 2030 regarding potential environmental impacts. The Housing Element sets forth the City’s strategy to preserve and enhance the community’s residential character, expand housing opportunities for all economic segments, and provides guidance and direction for local government decision-making in all matters related to housing. PUBLISHED: January 31, 2014
Gloria Considine, City Clerk
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/31 and 2/7/14
Schurr High School Modernization 2012 The Project consists of Modernization in the following buildings: Administration Building “Building A”, Cafeteria Building “Building B”, Library/Classroom Building “Building K” (aka Building C), Guidance Building “Building E”, Classroom Building “Building F” and Shop Building “Building G”. Also included is the construction of a two stop elevator tower at Classroom Building F. It is mandatory that all of the following contractors who intend to submit a bid or proposal for this Project, fully complete the District’s prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested therein, and be approved by the District to be on the final prequalified contractors list. This prequalification requirement applies to the following contractors:
• A contractor with a B license that intends to bid as a general contractor (prime contractor) directly to the District.
Contractors must complete this District form; no other prequalification documents submitted by a Contractor will meet the District’s requirements. All contractors shall submit completed questionnaires and financial statements as follows:
Location Montebello Unified School District 500 No. Hendricks Street Montebello, CA 90640 Attn: Donald Yamagata
Date
General (Prime) Contractors
February 11, 2014 (2:00 PM)
Prequalification Packages are available through ARC / Plan Well at (626) 583-1122 and http://www.e-arc. com/ca/pasadena. The prequalification questionnaire answers and financial statements submitted by contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. The successful contractor shall be required to furnish a 100 % Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the contract for the Project. In addition, the successful contractor and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/31 and 2/7/14
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