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An investigation by the Electronic Frontier Foundation found it to be packed with third-party trackers. BY BRIAN HEWS Last week Hews Media Group reported that hackers were infiltrating customer’s Ring security doorbells who had not changed the default password or used two level verification. One hacker accessed a Ring camera in an 8-year-old girl’s room in Mississippi and used it to harass her. A couple in Texas woke up to a hacker saying via their Ring camera that they would “get terminated” unless they paid a 50-bitcoin ransom. The Amazon owned company said it wasn’t their fault, now the company that tries to protect their customers are also spying on their customers. An investigation by the Electronic Frontier Foundation of Ring’s doorbell app for Android found it to be “packed with third-party trackers sending out customers’ personal information, such as the names, private IP addresses, mobile network carriers, persistent identifiers, and sensor data on the devices of paying customers.” The information, combined with other information they glean from your phone, builds a fingerprint that follows the user as they interact with other apps and use their device, in essence providing trackers the ability to spy on what a user is doing in their digital lives and when they are doing it. All of this of course is done without notification or consent. The EFF said that the company distributes customer data to Facebook, Branch, AppsFlyer and Mixpanel, and Google-owned Crashlytics. “Customers should really look hard and see, ‘Is this something that I trust? This surveillance device that can be used to surveil my neighbors is actually surveilling me now,” said William Budington, a security engineer and technologist at the EFF. “Bringing together some of the data Ring provides could show, hypothetically, that you opened a game, or that you joined a Wi-Fi hot spot in your home,”

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RIVES MANSION in Downey is adorned with Los Angeles Laker purple and gold lights and balloons in honor of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven other crash victims.

The tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the seven friends that were traveling by helicopter Sunday, January 26th, continues to shock fans everywhere. Vigils are popping up across California. Downey fans held one such vigil at the Rives Mansion Wednesday evening. Purple and gold balloon banners graced the historical building, a photo of Kobe was placed in the foyer and a mirrored #24 sat alongside framed jerseys. As more than 300 loyal fans gathered on the lawn and held up their phones in a moment of silence, a tribute was held for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, a budding basketball player who was ready to follow in her father’s footsteps; baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and their basketball-playing daughter Alyssa; mother and daughter Sarah and Pay-

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FOWLER A NO-SHOW AT LA MIRADA CANDIDATE FORUM RETALIATION LAWSUIT AGAINST ASM. CRISTINA GARCIA WILL PROCEED BY BRIAN HEWS

in the American dream.” He wants to provide down payment assistance for first time buyers and education on home ownership. Accornero wants to slash the cost of doing business in La Mirada and promote the family unit by adding dog parks, skate parks and bring back the Olive Festival. Incumbent Ed Eng’s priorities are his unwavering commitment to public safety, with advance community-police partnerships and adding technology to fight crime. He believes in prudent financial

Former Cerritos resident and ABC school board candidate Daniel Fierro’s lawsuit, where he alleges that Assemblywomen Cristina Garcia and Sharon Quirk-Silva defamed and retaliated against him, will proceed. HMG-LCCN was first to report about the retaliation by the lawmakers in an article last year. The ruling by Judge Christopher E. Krueger will allow for discovery, so now Garcia, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Quirk-Silva can be deposed in the case. Fierro told POLITICO, “I’m just most concerned with making sure the truth comes out. It’s that simple. People should be held accountable for what they do and this was about nothing more than that.” Fierro sued after an Assembly “investigation” cleared Garcia, finding Garcia was drunk but “not overly familiar” with Fierro during a softball game. It was later that HMG-LCCN exclusively reported and made a strong case that the investigation was rigged from the beginning so Garcia would be cleared of more serious sexual harassment charges.

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CANDIDATES at the forum from (l-r), John Accornero, Councilman Ed Eng, Mayor Steve De Ruse, Anthony Otero, Matthew Morse, Noel Jaimes. The forum was hosted by the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Rotary clubs and held this past Thursday at the La Mirada Activity Center. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF,/ The first of four La Mirada candidate forums was held Thursday, January 23rd at the La Mirada Activity Center, sponsored by La Mirada Chamber Of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis and Ebell service groups. John Accornero is running for city council in the third district. If elected he will address affordable housing, “by affordable housing I mean housing that the average blue collar worker – the retail worker can afford and have a place

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Supervisors INCREASE REGULATIONS for Massage Parlors to Help Prevent Human Trafficking STAFF REPORT This week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to increase regulations for massage establishments operating within LA County. The new requirements are the result of an ongoing effort by Supervisor Janice Hahn to help prevent human trafficking at massage establishments. “Until now, massage parlors have operated with almost zero scrutiny and have unfortunately become safe havens for human trafficking right here in LA County,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn who has led the effort behind this new ordinance. “Regular, random inspections from the Public Health Department and new permitting requirements will be tools to help us root out human trafficking and connect victims and survivors with the help they need.” The ordinance adopted this week requires massage establishments in unincorporated areas of LA County to have a permit with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and undergo unannounced annual inspections from the Department of Public Health. It will also require employees working at massage establishments to have one of two kinds of educational or experience certifications depending on the work environment they perform in. In addition, the ordinance includes requirements for massage tables and sanitation of linens, a requirement that a notice be posted regarding slavery and human trafficking, a requirement that all services provided be listed visibly at

the front of the establishment, and other similar requirements aimed at preventing human trafficking, and connecting victims and survivors with help. Learn more about the new requirements on the Public Health website. “Public Health along with our County family will be working together to put an end to slavery and human trafficking,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “Under this ordinance, massage establishments in unincorporated LA County will be licensed and required to pass an unannounced inspection to operate legally, ensuring compliance with health and safety codes and preventing human trafficking in an industry where, unfortunately, some establishments have engaged in illegal and unsafe practices, including human trafficking.” The ordinance will go into effect on March 4, 2020 – new establishments will be required to comply in full at this time, while existing establishments will have until July 2, 2020 to comply with the new regulations. Requirements for massage technicians will be phased in over a period of two years and are classified into the following tiers: Tier 1: If the massage technician works in an open area with no doors or private rooms, he or she will be required to have massage technician license issued by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector. He or she will also be required to have 2 years’ experience, education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience prior to receiving

THE ORDINANCE adopted this week requires massage establishments in unincorporated areas of LA County to have a permit with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and undergo unannounced annual inspections from the DPH. The new requirements are the result of an ongoing effort by Supervisor Janice Hahn. certification. Tier 2: If the massage technician works in a closed door setting with private rooms, he or she will be required to have a California Massage Technician Council Certification (CAMTC), which is granted through the California Massage Therapy Council. This certification is more rigorous in experience and educational requirements. This week’s ordinance follows a November 2017 motion by Supervisors Hahn and Solis calling on County Counsel, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and the Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC) to add a public health permit with annual, unannounced

inspections to existing county code to better regulate massage establishments in unincorporated LA County. In addition to the massage establishment ordinance, the Board of Supervisors also passed a measure instructing the Director of Public Health, in collaboration with the Director of Consumer and Business Affairs, Office of Immigrant Affairs, the Acting Director of Workforce Development, Aging, and Community Services, and community partners to report back in 60 days on a strategy to provide culturally and linguistically sensitive, targeted outreach, education, and linkage to services for workers in the massage industry.

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BY TAMMYE MCDUFF The famous El Tepeyac opened their newest location in La Mirada three weeks ago to the delight of many in the area; the restaurant opened at 6:00 am and served over 850 guests until 8:00 that evening, that speaks volumes for the family who runs El Tepeyac Café. Hews Media Group was able to steal some time from Carlos Thome, owner and great grandson of Salvador Rojas who opened the original café in 1942. El Tepeyac Café, or simply El Tepeyac, is a longstanding Mexican restaurant in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles, famous for their massive burritos, the ‘Manuel’s Special Burrito’ and the ‘Hollenbeck Burrito’. Founded by the Rojas family, it was originally named El Tupinamba Café and was located near d o w n town Los Angeles. The family later relocated to the Lincoln Heights area, just north of Boyle heights opening La Villa Café. In 1952, the family relocated the restaurant to Boyle Heights, where it grew into am must dine restaurant for both tourists and locals. After the death of his grandfather Salvador, Manuel Rojas took over El Tepeyac Café and built it into a historic landmark. Manuel was known to his loyal customers as Don Manuel and the creator of El Tepeyac’s most famous dishes. The restaurant boasts original Mexican

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dishes including a great breakfast menu, rich chile verde, three different fajitas, shredded beef, chicken and asada tacos, seven types of tostadas, fourteen different burritos, fluffy rice, and oh those beans! ‘Manuel’s Special Burrito’ is one star of El Tepeyac. The burrito was featured in the Burrito Challenge on the Travel Channel’s reality series Man vs. Food. The ‘Hollenbeck Burrito’ is another one of El Tepeyac’s most famous dishes. It is over five pounds and contains pork, red chile, rice, beans, guacamole, and is covered with chili verde sauce. “This burrito was created specifically for the LAPD officers” said Thome, “My grandfather had a special relationship with the Hollenbeck Division, who often visited the restaurant. Sometimes he would open up early just for them as they were leaving an early shift.” And El Tepeyac remains involved in the community, La Mirada Mayor Steve De Ruse, who took his thengirlfriend, now wife, to the original Boyle Heights location on their first date said, “There is something to be said about being able to see the dedication and commitment that El Tepeyac Cafe has made to our City. It has a reputation to live up to and seeing the staff serve customers - with such sincerity – it was wonderful to get a behind-the-scenes view of the heart, sweat and tears that went into making this Café. It is a welcome addition to our city.” John Meyers was delighted about the new location, “I've been going to the origi-

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TOP: MAYOR Steve De Ruse and his wife Mary; center - Councilman Ed Eng and his wife Cathy; bottom - Councilman Larry Mowles and his wife Paula. nal Café in Boyle Heights for 40 years and this new restaurant is as good as the original. You can't go wrong with the burritos and fresh guacamole. This would make Don Manuel proud.” “My grandfather was asked in an in-

terview once what makes El Tepeyac Café such a special place,” said Thome, “to which he answered it is all about the love of the people … the people make El Tepeyac.” The new location can bbe found at 13926 Imperial Highway in La Mirada.

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Basic hygiene is the best thing you can do, according to a doctor of infectious diseases. As the respiratory illness coronavirus is quickly spreading through its origin country of China, fear is spreading just as quickly over the web and through social media. With five confirmed cases of coronavirus in the US (as of Tuesday, Jan. 28), we wanted to explore how likely it is for Americans -- especially those who have not recently traveled to China -- to contract the new strain of coronavirus, 2019 Novel Coronavirus, aka 2019-nCoV. With the help of Dr. Tom Moorcroft, an osteopathic physician focused on infectious disease, we discuss the current risk of becoming infected with coronavirus, how to protect yourself and how to stay informed.

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Right now, the risk is low for Americans, Moorcroft tells CNET. "We don't want to blow it off and not be concerned," he says, "but there's no need for mass hysteria because it's such a low risk at the moment." As of Jan. 28, there are just five confirmed cases of coronavirus in the US, in California, Washington, Illinois and Arizona. All of these patients had recently traveled to Wuhan, China, the origin of the outbreak, and they have all been hospitalized. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tweeted that the risk of coronavirus in the US is low and that 2019-nCoV is not spreading in the US at the moment. "Five controlled cases compared to the population of the US is really not a threat," Moorcroft says. "Even if you ac-

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counted for the 70-something cases still pending, that is a small number overall." At the time of this writing, there are currently 92 pending cases in the US. Moorcroft provided his thoughts when that number was lower.

Should Americans be worried about the coronavirus?

According to Moorcroft, "This isn't something you should lose sleep over right now." There is no confirmed human-to-human transmission in the US, and the CDC and World Health Organization are working tirelessly to ensure it stays that way. The investigation and protection efforts are full-force, from airport entry screenings and travel restrictions to keeping patients in isolation. Combined with Wuhan's quarantine of its nearly 11 million citizens, the risk to people in the US remains low. "Don't roll the dice just because you live in the US," said Moorcroft. "Could [coronavirus] spread here? Yes, absolutely. Stay aware. But right now there are only five confirmed cases in the US and we have infectious control here."

How to protect yourself from the coronavirus

For now, just stick to the basics, Moorcroft says. The coronavirus is spread through respiratory vapor, such as when someone sneezes or coughs into the air around you. Influenza viruses and common cold viruses are also spread this way. "The things you should do to protect yourself from the coronavirus are things you should do every day," he points out. "The No. 1 thing you can do to prevent any respiratory illness is to practice good personal hygiene." Moorcroft also reiterates the CDC's advice for avoiding coronavirus (and other respiratory diseases): •Wash your hands with soap or use a hand sanitizer that contains alcohol. •Sneeze and cough into tissues or the crook of your elbow. If you get snot or spit on your skin, clean it off right away. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.

•Avoid close contact with people who are sick, especially people exhibiting respiratory symptoms and fever. •Stay home when you're sick. •Regularly and thoroughly clean surfaces, such as counter tops and doorknobs, with a disinfectant.

How can I protect myself while traveling?

The CDC has recommended that everyone avoid nonessential travel to China and Chinese officials have closed travel to and from Wuhan and other cities in Hubei Province. If you must travel to China, the CDC encourages you first to discuss it with your doctor, avoid other people who are sick and avoid animals and animal markets. If you're traveling anywhere, you should practice basic hygiene that can help keep you from getting sick on planes.

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Even though the risk is low right now, Moorcroft encourages everyone to stay armed with the facts. You shouldn't discount or disregard the virus completely just because you live in the US, but don't get overly stressed or anxious about it either. And if you really want to know what's going on, Moorcroft recommends monitoring the CDC website, where officials regularly post updates on coronavirus happenings. It's easy to get swept up in the ever-increasing amount of information available online, as well as the fear factor and misinformation from social media, and your best bet is to get your information from the actual health organizations that are investigating the issue firsthand. "I hope that people will feel empowered by knowing the facts," Moorcroft says, "and say, 'I have access to the information, I know how to take care of my body and I can keep myself safe.'" The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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STAFF REPORT The folk music duo Hungrytown will perform at the Cerritos Library on Tuesday, February 11 at 7 p.m. in the Skyline Room. After more than a decade of worldwide touring and three album releases, Hungrytownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multi-instrumentalist Ken Anderson and lyricist Rebecca Hall have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting. The husband-and-wife team continues to spend more than half the year on

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La Palma-Cerritos AAUW Cerritos Candidates Forum BY EDNA ETHINGTON The La Palma-Cerritos American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be hosting a Cerritos City Council Candidates Forum on Monday, February 3, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cerritos City Council Chambers at Cerritos City Hall, 18125 S. Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, with AAUW member Dorothy Edwards as moderator. The Candidates Forum is open to the public, and there will be an opportunity for a question and answer period during the evening. There are nine candidates running for three open seats on the Cerritos City Council. The candidates are: Rusty Liang Chiang, Jennifer Hong, Jim Edwards, Naresh Solanki, Rocky Pavone, Chuong Vo,

Chris Im, Sophia Myau Tse, and Anna Titus. Cerritos community members are especially invited to attend the Candidates Forum so that they can learn about each candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s qualifications. They can then make an educated choice of the three members they will vote for to serve on the Cerritos City Council in 2020. According to Harriet Moses, President of the La Palma-Cerritos AAUW, the Candidates Forum will be televised and rebroadcast on Friday, February 7, and Sunday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the Cerritos City Council Candidates Forum on February 3, 2020, contact President Harriet Moses at 714â&#x20AC;&#x201D;994-1487.

The City of Cerritos will introduce a new online water billing payment portal in the first quarter of 2020. The new portal will be available through the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website and will offer Cerritos residential and business water customers enhanced services when paying their water utility bills. The new portal will allow customers to make a one-time payment or set up automatic payments. Payments can be made from an eCheck, debit card or credit cards, including American Express, MasterCard and Visa. Customers will also be able to view their 12-month payment history. Bill statements will become available as part of the payment history starting with the first bill paid through the new system. Customers can also request paperless billing with the new system. When this option is selected, the portal will email a PDF of the bill summary to the customer. Customers who have selected paperless billing can choose to receive their bill statements via an email message or text message. The system also allows customers to request email reminders of upcoming payment due dates. Customers who own multiple properties in the City can add all of their City water utility accounts to the portal. To create an account in the portal, customers must enter an email address, account address, 16-digit customer number (including leading zeroes and without the dash), password and answers to security questions. Customers should make note of their password and answers to security questions; resetting oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s password will require customers to call the Water Billing Division. A kiosk will be available in City Hall where staff will provide assistance to customers with setting up their accounts. Customers will still be able to make payments at the Water Billing counter in City Hall. Credit card payments can also be made over the phone using a new interactive voice recognition system. Customers who are already signed up for automatic payments from their checking accounts will continue to be billed as usual; no action is required. If they would like the option to view their payment history, they should sign up through the new portal. For more information about the new water billing portal, please call the Water Billing Division at (562) 916-1235.

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PADLEFORD PARK TEEN CENTER GRAND RE-OPENING

THE NEW TEEN CENTER at AJ Padleford Park is a great place to do research for school projects, do homework or just hang out with friends. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Artesia City Manager, Bill Rawlings is always looking for ways to provide more resources for the Artesia community. About a year ago City Council approved Rawlings proposal to bring in new resources, technology and programming for the Teen Center at A.J. Padleford Park. The Center was in need of fresh paint and new equipment, so it was decided to temporarily close it. This past Wednesday, with fanfare, balloons and freshly popped popcorn, City officials, Park staff and the local community gathered for the reopening of the Center, sporting new technology while providing a space for teens to hang out with friends, work on homework, or enjoy a safe place after school. In the last few weeks City staff cleaned and refurnished the inside of the center, purchasing new books and other materials for the teens to use.

Additionally the City procured six computers for the Teen Center equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office software so that teens can use these computers to do homework or research for school projects. “We have purchased six Kindle Fire tablets for the teens to use for reading or watching videos,” said Mayor Ali Taj, “Lots of other great options are available including a TV to watch movies or play video games, a stereo to listen to music and hundreds of books to read.” Teens can use the center to just hang out after school or take advantage of the outdoor space at the park. “We are grateful to the Southeast Community Development Corporation for their support,” added Taj,” and we are really excited to welcome the teens back into the community Teen Center and to have this great resource available for them.”

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Continued from page 1 The investigation was conducted by outside counsel Vida Thomas of Stoel Rives, LLP, who was retained by the Assembly as an “independent investigator.” With an independent investigator, no part of the investigation would have had attorney-client privilege; but later in the investigation, the Assembly would assert attorney client privilege, thus keeping all records of the investigation away from the public and the media. In the end, the Thomas investigation could not “substantiate” the explicit sexual harassment allegations. Fierro told HMG-CN, “They interviewed me but they failed to interview another witness who would have corroborated my story.” Thomas did substantiate three lesser charges that were part of a larger set of extremely explicit accusations levelled by four former Garcia staffers who had retained San Diego based attorney Dan Gilleon. But Thomas did not interview the four witnesses because Gilleon wanted a second independent investigator chosen by him to assist Thomas. Without interviews, the Thomas investigation substantiated the lesser charges finding that Garcia “commonly and pervasively used vulgar language around staff; that Garcia has used staff in the past to perform personal services; and that Garcia has disparaged other elected officials.” The findings drew a strong rebuke from Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, but nothing else. But Thomas did not address the larger

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set of more serious allegations by Gilleon’s clients. Gilleon had the same negative view about the Thomas investigation that Fierro had declaring, “garbage in, garbage out, ” and provided proof. A letter signed by Debra Gravert, Chief Administrative Officer for the Rules Committee, placed the blame of the investigation’s lack of interviewing key witnesses squarely on Gilleon’s shoulders. “You advised your clients not to participate or cooperate with Ms. Thomas’ investigation.” “Lies,” an angry Gilleon told HMGCN, “I tried to negotiate and they kept saying no, I was protecting my clients from retaliation, they did not want to be interviewed by an investigator chosen by the Assembly. With the Assembly’s choice of an attorney as an investigator it created attorney-client privilege, and the fact the statute of limitations had run out, this was a charade from the beginning.” Gilleon then produced emails between him, Ms. Thomas, and John Kennedy of Nossaman, LLP with Gilleon trying to get an additional investigator appointed. Those investigators, according to Gilleon, would not have attorney-client privilege thus Gilleon could see the results of the investigation. Twelve days later, on Mar. 12, Gilleon received a letter from Nossaman attorney John Kennedy denying Gilleon’s demand for a second investigator. Gilleon subsequently questioned Kennedy and his assertion that Thomas was independent. “Your actions only solidified my insistence that another investigator be retained to help keep an eye on the Assembly’s influence over this purported independent investigation.”

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On March 16 Kennedy answered Gilleon and confirmed that Thomas was retained by the Assembly and an attorneyclient privilege existed. “That’s what I thought, said Gilleon, the Assembly has an attorney-client privilege with an independent investigator, we’ll pass on that bullsh**.” Gilleon’s clients were never interviewed. Gilleon fired off an email to Gravert, with a copy to Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Rules Committee Chair Kevin Cooley. “You received (and have re-stated) false information that I allegedly advised my clients not to cooperate with Ms. Vida’s (Thomas) investigation. Wrong. I assume you obtained this false information from the attorney you hired (Kennedy) that repeated the same lie to me

every time he had the chance.” Some say the Assembly’s decision to hire a lawyer to investigate was a calculated move given the fact that the statute of limitations had run out on both Fierro and Gilleon’s clients. Since the statute of limitations had run out, the Thomas investigation and all supporting documents are protected by attorney client privilege and can never be revealed. “Attorney-client privilege would not have existed with any investigator I proposed,” said Gilleon, “that is why I called it a farce, it was rigged from the beginning.” Now with the lawsuit moving to the discovery phase, things will get extremely interesting for Garcia, Rendon, and Quirk-Silva.

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GO LONG ON GAME DAY WITH RECIPES TO FEED FANS (Family Features) When game day arrives and your crowd is ready to crank up the heat, turning to appetizers and dishes that feed the whole group can help save the season. You can defend against overly complicated recipes with long cook times by instead opting for finger foods and handheld snacks that allow for more pregame prep and less cleanup after the final whistle. For example, setting up a chili bar allows for convenient eating throughout the game as it’s easy to keep warm for hours. To give your guests a variety of flavors to choose from, these recipes for baconwrapped potatoes and ribs glazed with a sweet-hot sauce involve short ingredients lists and simple preparation to keep you out of the kitchen and into the game.

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Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 44 minutes Servings: 8 1 bag (1 1/2 pounds) Dynamic Duo or Terrific Trio Little Potatoes 6 ounces plain cream cheese at room temperature 1/3 cup finely shredded orange cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional) 1 pound thinly sliced bacon, rashers cut in half Heat oven to 400 F. Boil potatoes until fork tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Cut in half and allow to cool. In bowl, use spatula to combine cream cheese, cheddar, chives, salt, pepper and jalapeno, if desired. Once chilled, spread cream cheese on half of cut potatoes and sandwich each with other halves. Wrap each potato using half rasher of bacon around cut middle to ensure cheese doesn’t escape. Bake on middle rack 10 minutes. Flip and bake 10 minutes. Turn oven to broil. Broil 2 minutes, turn once and broil 2 minutes until bacon reaches desired crispiness. Tip: Boil potatoes 2 days ahead. Fill and wrap potatoes 1 day ahead then bake and serve on game day.

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BACON WRAPPED POTATOES: Bacon, cheese, and little potatoes make a delicious finger food for a half-time appetizer, get the recipe at littlepotatoes.com/gameday. back ribs are ideal for grabbing a couple (or more) and heading to your favorite spot on the couch. Glazed with a mixture of honey, chipotle peppers and mangoes for some sweet heat, they’re cooked low and slow for fall-off-the-bone flavor. Just wrap the ribs and sauce in aluminum foil, place over low indirect heat and let your grill do the work. To help simplify game day, try cooking a day in advance and warm in the oven a couple hours prior to kickoff. Find more game day recipes at honey. com.

Baby Back Ribs with Honey, Chipotle and Mango Glaze Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board Servings: 8 2 racks baby back ribs 1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 4 ripe mangoes, cubed 1 cup honey Remove ribs from package; rinse and pat dry. Remove membrane. Place in shallow pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside. In small saucepan over medium heat, cook chipotle peppers, mangoes and honey, stirring constantly, until cooked down and thick enough to coat back of spoon. Heat grill to 225-240 F. Wrap ribs and 2/3 of sauce mixture tightly in aluminum foil and place over indirect heat. Close lid. After 2 hours, flip ribs and cook 2 hours. Open aluminum and remove ribs, place directly on grill and brush with remaining sauce. Cook 30 minutes. Remove from grill and serve hot.

JANUARY 31, 2020 BY CERRITOS RESIDENT JIM MCMAHON Thinking back in yesteryears, remember the first All American Home Center location was on North side of Firestone Boulevard over by Downey High School, just east of Downey Ave. Original store was a small hardware hometown store, one story, rather untidy and congestion on the interior, somewhat messy. Remember going with my dad, Ray and my neighbor, George Siebert, to look for nuts and screws. I was too small/ short, to really see in the bins. Remember a lot of Downey residents in the 1950’s-60’s, purchased a lot of patio furniture here, especially aluminum web patio chairs, portable BBQ on wheels, plus sold thousands of window air conditioners, since central AC was for the future. Remember, decorative interior metal chains, all rage for swag lighting fixtures and hanging interior potted plants. Many homes were ditching the backyard inground garbage pale and removing the back yard incinerators. AHC literally sold thou-

To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 9 sands of aluminum trash cans, since plastic trash cans were still to be developed. AHC was mainly used by Downey residents, when residents needed larger purchases, they drove northbound on the 5 freeway to the Sears Tower off of Soto Street in Los Angeles, plus Sears had charge cards. The AHC parking lot was chaotic and small; large cars back then jammed the parking stalls. Circulation paths were jammed with traffic. Step-side pick-up trucks were very vogue for the construction industry. A NEWSPAPER ad with All American Home center. Courtesy Dying in Downey. I remember AHC sold a lot of lumber for construction of new stick up homes and sold trucks loads of grape stake fenc- units were being built along Stewart and structed Pontiac/GM Dealership. ing, as Downey residents were building Gray to warrant off the engineering fantaToday, my family is still looking for new fences from wood and block walls. sies of the 105 freeway. the fiberglass three-tiered water fountain Most Downey residents were very Later AHC would be replaced by the AHC sold, they were translucent fiberglass thrifty during this era, and they bought web- hotel/ Mimi's Cafe Centre. Later, moved bowls, one spilling into the other with a bing, for replacing patio chairs, since we to Firestone Blvd, just west of Old River light underneath of it. These assemblies were trying to rebuild from WW2. Many School Road. This location replaced the old were found in many homes throughout homes were under construction during this downtown Downey Location, which was Downey and they purchased them from era, estimate maybe city had 5-10% con- going through gentrification. New store lo- AHC back in the 50-60’s era. struction rate during this era, plus family cation had a more modern and open floor Comments? Email Jim at sizes were growing, many homes had 4-7 plan, think the exterior was light color, trim mcmahon4homes@hotmail.com. kids per households. Many new apartment in dark. It was adjacent to the freshly con-

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SUBURBAN LEAGUE BASKETBALL Norwalk boys build big lead against Bellflower, hold off late rally for first league win BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER BELLFLOWER-Norwalk High boys basketball head coach Brent Campanelli was telling his coaching staff midway through its road game against Bellflower High that the Lancers always have trouble facing the Buccaneers on the road. Even with Bellflower sporting a 2-19 mark on senior night, the Lancers still had a hard time putting away the Bucs after leading by 16 points late in the second quarter. Norwalk still had that same 16-point lead early in the fourth quarter before seeing it dwindle in half with just under

five minutes remaining in the contest. In the end, the Lancers held on for a 62-50 victory this past Tuesday night for their first Suburban League win, improving to 15-9 overall and 1-2 in the circuit. Norwalk has also won five straight games at Bellflower and is 10-12 on the Buccaneer’s court since 1999. “We needed to win a basketball game, for sure,” Campanelli said. “It didn’t matter who we were playing. We have a very difficult league and I’m not going to say it any other way than that. It’s really tough with the opponents, but also just having four teams. We needed to get off the zero column. “They’re a scrappy team and it is their senior night,” he later said of Bellflower. “So, I think they were playing with a little added emotion. I think we were all playing with a little added emotion with what had transpired over the weekend.

But them especially, and their defense, just kind of gave us some fits and we started to panic and throw the ball around a little bit and let them back in the basketball game.” Norwalk scored the first six points of the game and was up 22-5 after the first quarter on the strength of 13 points from senior Chris Herrera. The lead would expand to 29-13 after senior Kevin Garrett scored off an offensive rebound with 3:02 left in the first half. Bellflower responded with seven straight points before Garrett and Herrera closed the half with six combined points. With a 15-point halftime lead, Norwalk was ready to put the game away early in the second half. But the Bucs had other plans, like a 10-0 run to open the third quarter and three minutes in, it was 35-30. “We had a lot of opportunities right at the rim that entire third quarter, and so I knew that if we just sort of hung in there on defense, that we would make some of those lay-ups,” Campanelli said. “And we did there in the fourth. We started to mix the defense up and just try to stay in our game.” The Lancers responded by outscoring Bellflower 10-5 the remainder of the quarter, then went on an 8-2 run in the first 1:52 of the fourth quarter to go up 53-37. The Lancers were dominate in just about every category, grabbing 36 rebounds and having 14 steals. Herrera led everyone with 27 points while Garrett added 12 points, 12 rebounds and three steals. Junior Jayden Williams contributes with nine points, five rebounds and four steals while senior Pablo Juarez also had four thefts. Norwalk has been having a bounce back campaign after going 11-17 last season. At one point, the Lancers, who began the season 1-4, won 10 straight

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games before falling to Mayfair High and La Mirada High to open league action. “Well, we got healthy and we got Kevin eligible to play, and we were confident,” Campanelli said. “We had a really difficult front end of our schedule, and we had to play six games against some really good opponents down three main guys. We were hanging in and battling. Once we got on our run, we knew we were capable of it and we just tried to stay confident.” Garrett, who began his career at Norwalk, transferred from Lynwood High, and wasn’t eligible until mid-December. Norwalk also missed Herrera for six games in early December and senior Daniel Recinos for seven games from late November to mid-December because of a broken hand. Something else that Norwalk has had to deal with is a lot of games away from its own gymnasium. The Lancers truly have been road warriors, having played 16 straight games away from Norwalk, going 12-4 in that span. The last time the team played in front of its own fans was Dec. 9 against La Serna High in the first game of the Bellflower/Norwalk Tournament. Now, the Lancers will end the regular season with three straight home games, beginning tonight against Mayfair. Norwalk will also face La Mirada on Tuesday. “It’s going to be great; we’re excited to be back home,” Campanelli said. “I love playing in our gym. This might be the last year or two we even have the gym because we’re supposed to be getting new facilities. It’s going to be fun the next three nights for sure.” Prior to the game, the Lady Lancers also picked up their first league win in three tries with a 68-26 rout over Bellflower. Norwalk (10-12 overall), led 11-8

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Artesia boys basketball in desperate mode to make playoffs after falling to Cerritos BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER As the second round of the 605 League began last Friday, the Artesia High boys basketball team knew there was little margin for error if it wanted to remain in the playoff hunt. There was no school that day and co-head coach Jeff Myles was about to hold practice, then bring the team back later in the evening

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for the game. That decision may or may not have played a factor in Artesia’s sluggish performance against Cerritos High. The Pioneers, who never led and trailed by 27 points early in the second half, lost 64-51 to the league leaders. Artesia tried to make the score more respectable but couldn’t get closer than 11 points. “Earlier in the year, we’ve been not giving up, but just doubting ourselves, hanging our heads and feeling sorry for ourselves,” Myles said. “I think today, we didn’t feel sorry for ourselves. We just kind of kept believing and kept chipping away.” Cerritos scored the first seven points of the game and led 19-7 after the first quarter. The hosts scored twice on three-pointers from senior Miguel Javier and were two of 12 shooting from the field in the opening quarter. When the game had concluded, Artesia shot 15 field goals in 41 attempts and was 14 of 18 from the free throw line. “We had great looks; we had great wide-open looks,” Myles said. “They just weren’t falling. That’s basketball. Sometimes they go in. It’s a game of makes.” Three other players scored one basket apiece in the first half and after Cerritos junior Alexander Archer

scored off one of his three steals 80 seconds into the second half, the Pioneers got five straight points from sophomore Tyler Miller and a three-pointer from senior Jeremiah Charles. But the Pioneers would score consecutive points only one more time in the game. Miller led all players with 20 points while Charles added 10 points while the Dons were paced by senior Jagger Uy (19 points), Archer (13 points, seven rebounds, three steals) and three other players who all scored six points, including senior Ethan Reyes who added seven boards as well. Cerritos knocked off John Glenn High 84-17 this past Wednesday to improve to 18-7 overall and 7-0 in league play while the Pioneers defeated Whitney High 55-40 to move to 12-13 overall, 3-4 in the circuit. Entering tonight’s action, Artesia and Oxford Academy are tied for third place and the final automatic berth to grab a postseason berth. Artesia would have to win at least two of its last three games to be at-large eligible and will host Oxford Academy tonight. “We knew that coming in, so we knew this was going to be a tough one,” Myles said. “We wanted to win this one. We thought we had a chance to win this one. I think we still kind of like where we’re at. We control our own destiny,

which is great. That’s all we wanted to do. We don’t have to rely on anybody else. If we win out, we should make playoffs.” Prior to the game, the Artesia girls were thinking major upset, and had a five-point lead late in the first quarter. But the Lady Pioneers were outscored 13-2 in a span of nearly four and a half minutes and never led again, losing to Cerritos 55-35. Although Artesia stayed within single digits for most of the first half, it was the Lady Dons who held a 31-21 halftime advantage before allowing three Artesia baskets in the second half. Freshman Samerika Young led Artesia with 13 points and 11 rebounds while senior Seira Roberts added eight points and six rebounds. For Young, it was the sixth straight game of at least 10 points and 12th overall. Cerritos had 11 of 13 players score, led by sophomores Jasmine Uy (12 points, three rebounds, two steals) and Rachel Tucker (10 points, four rebounds). Artesia would fall to Whitney 51-35 this past Wednesday to go to 18-6 overall, 1-6 in league action. The Lady Dons would then fall to Aliso Niguel High 58-41 last Saturday in the 11th annual Tony Matson Classic,

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La Mirada boys soccer denied multiple times in late stages of key game with Mayfair BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER

LAKEWOOD-When you’re down a goal in the second half of any soccer game, that sense of urgency to tie is magnified 10 times. Such was the case for the La Mirada High boys soccer team as it travelled to Mayfair High this past Tuesday. The Matadores spent the final 25 minutes or so of the contest in frantic mode, searching for the equalizer which never came. And instead of staying on the heels of Suburban League-leading Norwalk High and second place Bellflower High, La Mirada succumbed to Mayfair 1-0, leaving the league in a tight five-game race. The lone goal came in the 57th minute when a wide-open Samuel Chukwurah launched a shot from the right side of the field and into the left part of the net. After that, La Mirada had opportunity after opportunity to tie the game, but to no avail. “That’s soccer, to some degree,” said La Mirada head coach Philip Yovino. “You can control the game, you can possess the game and in one moment, maybe a moment of brilliance on their part or maybe an effort goal and all of a sudden you find yourself in a hole. I thought our fight was good. That last 10 minutes we created three full chances.” Both teams combined for seven shots in the first half with the best chance for a goal coming three minutes before halftime when a shot from Mayfair’s Tristian Saenz hit the crossbar and bounced straight down in front of freshman goalkeeper Ryan Moreno-Rojas. Three minutes into the second half, senior midfielder Julian Pineda hit the Mayfair crossbar. In the 67th minute, a header from junior defender Eric Plascencia off a free kick from junior midfielder Seth Ponce sailed just above the left corner of the net. Then with three minutes remaining in regulation, a header off senior defender Donovan Carreon goes barely above the crossbar. The final chance to tie the game came with 10 seconds remaining when a hard shot from junior midfielder Abel Avendado was saved by the Mayfair netminder. “They’re always a gritty opponent and I think their athleticism is always dangerous,” Yovino said of Mayfair. “Even in our team talk, the guys don’t feel like they got beat. But at the same

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time, they didn’t do enough to earn a victory. I think throughout the season, we’ve been looking for somebody to step up and give us a little bit of quality.” La Mirada, which entered the contest as the eighth ranked team in the CIFSouthern Section Division 4 poll, fell to 12-5-3 overall and 2-3-1 in the league while Mayfair improves to 7-13-3, 2-4-0. The Matadores, who were shutout for the second time this season, faced Firebaugh High on Jan. 30 and will end the regular season on Tuesday against Norwalk High, both games being played at John Glenn High. Entering action on Jan. 30, La Mirada was a half a game ahead of Firebaugh and Mayfair for third place and the final automatic playoff berth. “We’ll see,” Yovino said. “This kind of performance is not going to get it done. So, hopefully we can turn the corner. It’s still in our hands. If we win out, we’re in.” In other boys soccer action with playoff or league title implications, Artesia High visits Oxford Academy today with a chance to move closer to its second straight 605 League title. The Pioneers are 12-3-3 overall and 6-0-1 in league action. Artesia will host John Glenn High on Monday with the league championship at stake and will travel to Pioneer High on Wednesday to conclude the regular season. Glenn and Pioneer enter today tied for second place with identical 4-2-1 league marks. Glenn (5-7-3 overall) hosts Whitney High today before ending the regular season at Oxford Academy on Wednesday. Cerritos High is also in the mix as the Dons travel to Pioneer today before

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hosting Oxford Academy on Monday and Whitney on Wednesday. Cerritos is 5-11-2 overall and 3-3-1 in the circuit. Gahr High, which is 5-13-0 overall, is sitting in fourth place in the San Gabriel Valley League, a game behind Warren High as it hosted fifth place Lynwood High on Jan. 30. The Gladiators (3-4 in league) visits Warren on Monday before hosting Paramount High on Wednesday. Norwalk, ranked fourth in the CIFSouthern Section Division 3 poll, was on top of the Suburban League with a 4-0-1 mark, 13-3-1 overall. The Lancers visited Bellflower on Jan. 30 and will conclude the regular season against La Mirada on Monday and at Mayfair on Wednesday. Another league leader is Valley Christian High, which sits on top of the Olympic League. The Defenders (122-3, 5-0-1) hosts second place Heritage Christian High (4-0-1 in league) tonight before ending the regular season Tuesday at Whittier Christian High. Whitney (6-8-1, 1-5-1) would need to win its final three 605 League contests and get a lot of help in order to claim a playoff spot. The Wildcats go to second place Glenn today, host third place Pioneer on Monday and travel to fourth place Cerritos on Wednesday. BOYS BASKETBALL Gahr dropped a 50-49 decision to Dominguez High this past Tuesday night

to fall to 14-11 overall, 3-4 in the SGVL. The Gladiators are sitting in fourth place, a game behind Warren and will host Lynwood tonight before travelling to Warren on Tuesday. The regular season ends on Thursday with a home game against Paramount. Valley Christian may be sitting in fourth place in the Olympic League and not catch Maranatha High for third place, but the Defenders (18-7, 1-5) should be a lock for an at-large berth. They are ranked fourth in Division 3A as they visit Heritage Christian tonight and host Whittier Christian on Tuesday. Whitney’s 55-40 loss to Artesia this past Wednesday in a fourth place battle dropped the Wildcats to 8-15 overall, 2-5 in league play. Still, the team is a game out of third place as it hosts last place Glenn tonight before going to Pioneer on Monday and entertaining Cerritos on Wednesday. GIRLS BASKETBALL Valley Christian is still alive for third place in the Olympic League as it visits last place Heritage Christian tonight. The Lady Defenders (11-14, 2-4) enter tonight a half game behind Maranatha will also host Whittier Christian on Tuesday. Whitney (10-13, 5-2) comes into tonight’s home game against Glenn tied for second place with Pioneer, whom it plays on Monday. The Lady Wildcats also host Cerritos on Wednesday. GIRLS SOCCER Cerritos can clinch no worse than a tie for the 605 League title with a victory over Pioneer today. The Lady Dons are 9-4-3 overall and 7-0 in the circuit and have not lost a 605 League contest in

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Continued from page 11 almost two full seasons. Cerritos visits Oxford Academy on Monday and Whitney on Wednesday. Valley Christian has already wrapped up another Olympic League title as it has posted four shutouts in six on the field league games. The Lady Defenders, ranked second in Division 5, are 11-2-2 overall and 6-0 in league action as they go to Heritage Christian today before hosting Whittier Christian on Tuesday. Whitney should be a lock for third place in the 605 League as the Lady Wildcats are 12-5-0 overall and 4-3-0 in league play. They will host Glenn today, visit Pioneer on Monday and welcome Cerritos on Wednesday.

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Continued from page 10 held at Orange Lutheran High. Cerritos trailed 14-0 before climbing back to be down by half a dozen points with 2:42 left in the first half. But Aliso Niguel ended the half on a 6-0 run, then scored the first eight points of the second half. Uy scored 11 points and had three rebounds and three steals while senior Alyssa Sarigumba added 10 points and six rebounds. The Lady Dons would post a 47-32 victory over Glenn this past Wednesday to improve to 15-10 overall and 7-0 in league. Both Artesia teams will host Oxford Academy tonight before going to Glenn on Tuesday and Pioneer High on Thursday to end the regular season. In addition, the Lady Pioneers will entertain St. Monica High on Saturday. Meanwhile, both Cerritos teams can clinch at least a share of the 605 League championship with a home victory over Pioneer tonight. Cerritos then travels to Oxford Academy on Tuesday and Whitney on Thursday.

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Continued from page 10 with 35.1 seconds left in the first quarter before it went on a 7-0 run. Then with 3:01 remaining in the first half, a 10-0 run expanded Norwalkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead to 34-15. Finally, the Lady Lancers began the second half with a 12-0 run as they led by 35

points nearly midway through the third quarter. The Lady Lancers, who snapped a three-game losing streak and won for the second time in the past nine games, were led by juniors Brianna Flores (14 points) and Ariel Garate (13 points) and senior Nya Johnson (11 points). The team will also host Mayfair tonight and La Mirada on Tuesday.

CITY OF LA MIRADA NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at this General Municipal Election to be held in the City of La Mirada on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. For Member of the City Council Representing District 3. Vote for no more than one. John Accornero Ed Eng For Member of the City Council Representing District 4. Vote for no more than one. Steve De Ruse Jackie Fowler For Member of the City Council Representing District 5. Vote for no more than one. Noel Jaimes Matthew Morse Anthony Otero Anne Haraksin, City Clerk Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 1/31/20

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEANETTE LOUISE COLON, aka JEANETTE L. COLON, aka JEANETTE COLON CASE NO. 20STP00309 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JEANETTE LOUISE COLON, aka JEANETTE L. COLON, aka JEANETTE COLON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by YAMUNA WEINER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that YAMUNA WEINER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on FEBRUARY 13, 2020 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept.: “5” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative ,as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. OTHER CALIFORNIA statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. PETER A. SAHIN, ESQ., SB# 222207 Attorney for Petitioner Velasco Law Group, APC 333 W. Broadway, Suite 100 Long Beach, CA 90802 Reporter# 107194 Published in: Los Cerritos Community News Pub Dates: January 24, 31, February 7, 2020

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City of La Mirada Financial Transaction Report Fiscal Year 2018-19 Governmental Funds REVENUES TAXES LICENSES AND PERMITS FINES AND FORFEITURES AND USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES

EXPENDITURES GENERAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HEALTH CULTURE AND LEISURE DEBT SERVICE CAPITAL OUTLAY

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)

SPECIAL AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE/NET POSITION FUND BALANCE/NET POSITION (DEFICIT), BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR

Proprietary Funds

31,580,907 1,448,976

4,109,462 4,301,329 10,556,105 98,412 52,095,191

182,244 4,112,180 20,693 4,315,117

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008356594 Title Order No.: 190822103 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/27/2007 as Instrument No. 20072604038 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: TAMER H ABOUELEZZ AND SHONTEL ABOUELEZZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/19/2020 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17401 GRAYSTONE AVE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703-5505 APN#: 7034-005-047 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 $563,991.93. 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008356594. 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/14/2020 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4715647 01/24/2020, 01/31/2020, 02/07/2020

(52,162)

(839,115) (2)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GUISELA N. LOPEZ CASE NO. 20STPB00631 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GUISELA N. LOPEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by IRENE L. LOPEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that IRENE L. LOPEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/21/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JAY D. FULLMAN - SBN 93955 JAY D. FULLMAN, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 800 S. BEACH BLVD., SUITE A LA HABRA CA 90631 BSC 217949 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/20 CNS-3336409# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, Ca. 90703, 562-299-8749 on 02/19/2020 at 3:30 pm Trevor Long Household items, Charon Jennings 2 bedroom lightly furnished, Jessica Stauffer Household items, Kerry Campbell Household items, Kendrick Thomas, couches, tv’s boxes, Paul Kiefer Household goods, Casiano Tomas Household goods, Paul Kiefer Household items, Michael Magaldi Household goods, Annabelle Guillermo Household items, Seung Hun Lee Clothing, Deanna Witt Beds, Furniture, boxes of clothes, Robert Victor Household items, Lauren Todd Mattress boxes, Household items, James Smith Car parts. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/31 and 2/7/20

FUND BALANCE/NET POSITION (DEFICIT), END OF FISCAL YEAR

91,014,954

APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT

3,563,226

103,522,678

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS SUBJECT TO THE LIMIT

25,545,758

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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated 17701 Ibbetson Ave Bellflower, CA 90706 02/19/2020 at 2:30PM. Ronald Mejia-Household goods; Claire Estacio- Household items; Robert Jensen-Household items; Anthony Altonaga-work supplies, linen, shoes, clothing, floor jack; Daniel Pamtaion-washer, dryer, dressers, boxes of clothing & shoes; Lydia Gallegos-gym equipment, clothes, shoes; Paco Gonzalez Stone Lamps-Lamps merchendise; Alvaro Moreira Jr-Household goods; Preferred Diagnostic Imaging LLC-files, medical equipment; Kri Shanna Ward-boxes, clothes, toys, small electronics; Dink Jones-clothes; Len Tarleton-Child Care Equipment. Purchases must be made with cash only & paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid & may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder take possession of the personal property. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/31 and 2/7/20

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 at the Artesia Council Chambers, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2020, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following items: Consideration and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Title 8 (Building Regulations) of the Artesia Municipal Code Adding a Chapter Regarding Green Building Certification, and Accompanying Resolution Regarding Associated Policies and Procedures The Council will consider two ordinances. One ordinance would incentivize new commercial, industrial, and residential development projects to obtain green building certification, and the other would require new commercial, industrial, and residential development projects to obtain green building certification. If you challenge the City’s actions in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior, to the public hearing. PUBLISHED: January 30, 2020

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 714 APPROVING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NO. 57 TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIFTY-SIX (56) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 13811 VALLEY VIEW AVENUE, WITHIN THE CITY OF LA MIRADA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 11, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, the City Council of the City of La Mirada will consider adopting its Ordinance No. 714. Summary of Ordinance No. 714 Ordinance No. 714 would approve Planned Unit Development No. 57 to allow for the construction of 56 single-family residential condominium units at 13811 Valley View Avenue. The ordinance would approve an amendment to the zoning map of the City of La Mirada to be consistent with the provisions of said Planned Unit Development. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the Guidelines thereunder, a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were prepared for the project. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were adopted by City Council Resolution No. 20-05 on January 28, 2020. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 714 is available in the office of the City Clerk, City of La Mirada, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California, and is available for public inspection at that location. Anne Haraksin, La Mirada City Clerk Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 1/31/20

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Continued from page 1 Budington said. The more information collected, the better a company can put together a picture of what you’re doing in your digital life.” Ring said in a statement that it allows third parties to use the data only for “appropriate purposes.” Yet, as usual, Amazon does not practice what it preaches. Over 3,600 Ring account holders were hacked in December 2019, exposing their personal information, Amazon said, “ the hack was caused by vulnerabilities of other systems, not its own.” And of course it is all about the sale and not security. Ring manufacturers hate to install rigorous security protocols for their product for fear of discouraging a sale promising that the doorbell can be installed “in just a few minutes, with no professional help required.” People do not like to change the default password or use other methods such as two-factor authorization, where a code is sent to your phone. But taking those steps is essential to hardening a consumer device against hacking. “A home security camera is not secure out of the box,” Brian Krebs wrote on his Krebs on Security blog. According to Ring and security experts, “the hackers acquired consumer IDs and passwords by breaching unrelated sites, then tried to see if the ID’s would work on Ring accounts. Ring blamed it on their customers while doing nothing to stop the hacks, “Unfortunately, when people reuse the same username and password on multiple services, it’s possible for bad actors

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to gain access to many accounts,” the company said on its blog. Ring could have locked down accounts if too many failed password attempts was detected or notify customers if their accounts had been accessed from an unfamiliar computer or mobile device. In fairness, Ring says it has implemented some procedures with customers opening new accounts having the twofactor authorization turned on by default. The company also began notifying users of access attempts from new devices. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said in a statement, “it is a step in the right direction ... there are millions of consumers who already have a Ring camera in their homes who remain needlessly vulnerable to hackers. Amazon needs to go further — by protecting all Ring devices with two-factor authentication.” What many people find most disturbing about Ring is its relationship with law enforcement agencies, alleging police misuse. Ring and the law enforcement agencies use the Neighbors app to share information but privacy experts say there I no protection after information is turned over by a resident or Ring itself. It turns out Ring just hands footage over to police with no restrictions., they police can do whatever they want without oversight. The Ring product is open to hacking; they give police a new avenue to spy on people; and they can circumvent legal and constitutional protections against improper search and seizure. Typical internet giant with no restrictions on privacy or security protocol, another case for the Department of Internet Privacy and Security to regulate the internet.

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Photo courtesy of city of Downey WINNERS: This year’s winners are: from Gallatin Middle School, William Barbarina; from Rio San Gabriel, Drake Sandoval; Unsworth, Elizabelle Torres; Gallatin, Kaitlin Castia; Maude Price, Noah Vedaviaz; Luis ES, Angel Ellison; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mary Fernandez; Old River, Andrea Escobar; Gallatin, Kloe Patel; Price, Catherine Martinez, and from Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sophia Rodriguez.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Carol Rollin, the Beautification Recycling Coordinator for the City of Downey joined with Mayor Blanca Pacheco and Downey City Council to award 12 Downey students for their participation in creating artwork for the city’s used oil and water pollution prevention campaign. This competition is made available to all fifth grade students in public and private schools in Downey by a

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Continued from page 1 management, strengthening the city’s reserve funds to prepare for an inevitable economic recession and unexpected emergencies. “It has been one of my greatest honors to serve as your councilman over the last five years. During that time there were many historic accomplishments. We remain one of the safest cities in Los Angeles with an emergency response of four minutes and rank number 11 as one of California’s most financially stable communities. I aim to keep going forward,” said Eng. “When first elected to the La Mirada City Council, I pledged to provide quality leadership and to maintain public safety, financial responsibility and economic prosperity. I believe that my record speaks for itself and I have kept that pledge,” said Mayor Steve de Ruse, who is up for reelection in district four. Under his term the city experienced its third lowest crime rate in three decades. The city was recognized with a double A+, a validation of the city’s strong governing practices and has been awarded the ‘Most Business Friendly City’ in 2014 and 2019. As a thirteen year resident of La Mirada, Lieutenant Anthony Otero has been involved in La Mirada organizations and activities through youth sports and as a Scout leader “I am lucky and fortunate to call La Mirada my hometown.

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grant funded by CalRecycle, the state’s environmental department. This year the Used Oil and Water Pollution Prevention presentation was given to 1,375 students from 11 schools and 300 students submitted their artwork for the 2020 art contest. The purpose of the campaign is to teach about the importance of recycling used motor oil, filters, reminding us that trash, chemicals and automotive fluids enter storm drains flowing directly into our oceans.

My experience and education makes me the right candidate for La Mirada and the residents of the fifth district,” said Otero. He has 23 years of law enforcement experience, has a doctorate in Public Policy and Development, a Masters in Executive Leadership and Public Administration. Otero’s governing principles are to build trust and legitimacy in leadership; bring integrity back to public office and govern with transparency. “Unlike many cities in Orange County, La Mirada was not a master planned community,” says Matthew Morse, “Now more than ever we need leaders with vision to help deal with a state mandate that would force us to triple our high density housing.” A current La Mirada Planning Commissioner, Morse works to ensure the city grows while it modernizes, never losing its strong community oriented roots. He would work to ensure that generations can enjoy parks and quality sports programs, bring in new businesses and update the infrastructure within the city. With 45 years of community service, Noel Jaimes believes in the city of La Mirada and is running for the council seat in district five. ”My journey of over four decades living in La Mirada has given me a unique insight into the workings of the city,” he stated. “I believe our public safety and economic growth are imperative to continued success, I do not believe in a city imposed utility tax, we need to maintain city programs and support community organizations.” Jaimes has served with former Congressman Wayne Grisham; appointed to the Medical Center of La Mirada; has served on the Parks and Recreation commission as well as Human Service commission; was the State Director for the California Association of Realtors and currently serves as Executive Director for the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive bidding by Climer’s Auctions ( Bond # 5181494 ), on or after FEBRUARY 11, 2020 @ 10:00 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: boxes, totes, refrigerator, microwave, mattress, box, spring, bed frame, ice chest, welder, chest, wood cabinet, glass cabinet, bags, crock pot, night stand, DVD player, bike, dollie, mixer, china cabinet, suitcase, chest, pillows, back pack, clothing, tools, fans, pet carrier, ez up, tree stand, couch and footboard belonging to the following. NAME MICHAEL/VALERIE ESTRADA PETER EUNSANG KIM JEFFREY KNIGHT OLIVIA ROSE SERGIO VELASCO MARIA TERESA DEFOUR SERGIO CHAVEZ/ PAOLO CONTRERAS

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This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/24/20 AND 1/31/2020

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Commerce – Olympic located at 5415 E. Olympic Blvd. Commerce CA 90022 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.net on 2/20/2020 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Sarah Tanesha Newhouse; Daniel Adam Quiles; Cesar Lopez; Blanca Garcia; Sandra Espinoza Valencia; Luis Felipe Mazariegos; Jaqueline Cambron; Katrina Catheleen Bitner; Robert Villegas; Olga L Orellana De Guajan; Luciano Romero Ramos; Jose Antonio Rivera Acevedo; Carlos Amilcar Castillo; Christina Marie Osuna; Martin Flores; Jesus Jr Barrios; Victor Morales Garcia; Valerie Kay Valentine; Maria Garza Garcia; Reginald Marcos Jr Perez. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/31 and 2/7/20 Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers – Cerritos located at 16015 Piuma Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.usstoragecenters.com/auctions on 2/20/2020 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. John Milios; Alexander Victoriano Libre; Andrew Gerard Reddy; Honsy Abdelhamid; Annette Irene Weyand; Rickey Long; Kyron K Williams; Margaret Carolee Blackmer; Curtis Jr Williams. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/31 and 2/7/20

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Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, Ca. 90703, 562-299-8749 on 02/19/2020 at 3:30 pm Trevor Long Household items, Charon Jennings 2 bedroom lightly furnished, Jessica Stauffer Household items, Kerry Campbell Household items, Kendrick Thomas, couches, tv’s boxes, Paul Kiefer Household goods, Casiano Tomas Household goods, Paul Kiefer Household items, Michael Magaldi Household goods, Annabelle Guillermo Household items, Seung Hun Lee Clothing, Deanna Witt Beds, Furniture, boxes of clothes, Robert Victor Household items, Lauren Todd Mattress boxes, Household items, James Smith Car parts. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/31 and 2/7/20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICIA PARA UNA AUDIENCIA PUBLICA CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct public hearings pertaining to the item(s) listed below: City Council

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTION AVISO DE ADOPCIÓN DE ORDENANZA CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a Public Hearing to adopt an Ordinance pertaining to the item listed below: City Council

HEARING BODY: DATE OF HEARING:

February 11, 2020

TIME OF HEARING:

6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter.

LOCATION OF HEARING:

City Council Chambers City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

PUBLIC HEARING The City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Municipal Code Section No. 18.80.010 (CC-Card Club Overlay Zone) to comply with state law regarding work permit and minimum age requirements for card clubs. The updates in the proposed Ordinance would bring the Card Club Overlay Zone into compliance with AB 649 amendments to the California Gambling Act and with the City’s associated amendments to the Hawaiian gardens Card Club Ordinance Municipal Code section 5.92. The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to introduce the first hearing to consider a text amendment to Municipal Code Section 18.80.010 (CCCard Club Overlay Zone) and find that this Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan provides for the Casino Overlay, the purpose of which is to allow certain gaming uses in compliance with State Law and with the City’s business and land use regulations. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(B) that, if the above Ordinance is challenged in court, the challenge will be limited to only those issues raised by written or oral comments at or prior to the public hearing as described in this notice.

CEQA DETERMINATION: The proposed Ordinance is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the following reasons: First, this ordinance is not a “project “ within the meaning of section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in direct or indirect physical change in the environment; and second, this proposed ordinance is exempt under the section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), the general rule exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this code amendment will have a significant effect on the environment; thereby staff feels the request qualifies for this exemption. INVITATION TO BE HEARD Persons interested in addressing the City Council on this topic are invited to attend the public hearing, or submit written comments to the City Clerk’s office by mail at the above address, or email at: LColombo@HGCity.org. Please reference the hearing title and date of hearing in any written correspondence. Communications to the City Council are public records and will become part of the City’s files and records. Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk or Community Development Department Director, Joe Colombo at (562) 420-2641. Si desea obtener mas informacion, llame al Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidad al (562) 420-2641. It is the intention of the City of Hawaiian Gardens to comply with the American with Disabilities Act. If you require special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 420-2641, at least one (1) business day prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs. Published: January 31, 2020 Published at the Hawaiian Gardens Community News 1/31/20

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GARY GABRIEL DURAN CASE NO. 20STPB00242 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GARY GABRIEL DURAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SYLVIA DURAN-KATNIK in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SYLVIA DURAN-KATNIK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/14/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ROBERT O. MILLER - SBN 97742, ATTORNEY LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT O. MILLER, APC 3502 KATELLA AVE. SUITE 207 LOS ALAMITOS CA 90720 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/20 CNS-3332958# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

DATE OF HEARING:

February 11, 2020

TIME OF HEARING:

6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter.

LOCATION OF HEARING:

City Council Chambers City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

PUBLIC HEARING 1.: Cases PLNG2019-0054-General Plan Amendment, PLNG20190055-Zone Change, PLNG2019-0076-Conditional Use Permit, PLNG2019-0077-Minor Exception, PLNG2019-0078-Design Review, PLNG2019-0080-Zoning Code Amendment. The City of Hawaiian Gardens City Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering a General Plan Amendment to rec-classify the current Land Use Designation of a property from Intermediate Density to General Commercial/Casino Overlay, to re-zone the property from R-3 (Intermediate Density Residential) to C-4 (General Commercial)/Casino Overlay, and to allow a hotel to have a kitchen in guests’ rooms. The subject site is located at 21623 Juan Avenue, in the City of Hawaiian Gardens. On January 22, 2020, the City of Hawaiian Gardens Planning Commission approved the above applications for the construction and operation of an 11,074 square foot 9-unit private hotel as an ancillary use to the existing Gardens Casino. The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15332 (Class 32– In-Fill Development) and 15061b(3) of the CEQA guidelines. Section 15061b(3) of the CEQA guidelines indicates that a project is not subject to CEQA review if it can be seen with clarity that the project will not have a significant long-term effect on the environment. A Categorical Exemption analysis for the project was conducted by an environmental consultant and it was determined that the project will not have significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and the site can be adequately served by all utilities. INVITATION TO BE HEARD Those persons desiring to testify in favor of or in opposition to the proposal listed above will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing. If you challenge the subject application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence submitted to the Planning Department at, or prior to the public hearing. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department at (562) 420-2641. Si desea obtener mas informacion, llame al Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidad al (562) 420-2641. Joseph Colombo Community Development Director Published: January 31, 2020

Published at the Hawaiian Gardens Community News 1/31/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2020001501 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: INTERGITY TAX SERVICE 16034 CLEARBRROK LANE, CERRITOS CA 90703. Registered Owner: THE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK 16034 CLEARBRROK LANE, CERRITOS CA 90703. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN CORPORATION. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 1/2020. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ Britney Denise Craig. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 17, 2019. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/20.

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