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Attorneys for Cerritos College Delay HMG-CN Public Records Request Related to Bob Chester

Festival of Friendship at the Los Cerritos Center

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Almost identical delay letter was sent by the attorneys in 2012 to a person requesting public records for another community college. By Brian Hews and Randy Economy HMG-CN has received a letter from Cerritos College attorneys Atkins, Andelsen, Loya, Rudd, and Romo (AALRR), a law firm based in Cerritos, indicating they will delay a public reBob Chester cords request made by HMG-CN related to Robert “Bob” Chester. Chester resigned from his positions as President of the Cerritos College Faculty Senate as well as the Coordinator of Judicial Affairs for the campus Wednesday Jan. 22.

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THREE STORY APARTMENT PROJECT IN EAST LAKEWOOD APPROVED By Rico Dizon The Lakewood City Council has approved an amendment to the city’s general plan to give way to the development and construction of a three-story apartment building at the corner of Bloomfield Avenue and Centralia Street. The long vacated half an acre property used to be a gas station. It was purchased in 1997 by Casa Madrid, owner of several apartment dwellings in Long Angeles and Orange County. The property remained vacant until recently when the new owner conveyed his plan to develop the 21, 780 sq. ft. lot and build a three-storey building that will house 22 apartment units. Casa Madrid also owns and operates

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Cerritos Student Wins Walt Disney Imagineering Finals

Pictured are Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club musicians at the February 14, 2014 Festival of Friendship sponsored by the City of Cerritos, the Let Freedom Ring Committee and the Los Cerritos Center. The festival provides the community with a unique opportunity to learn about the rich diversity in the city of Cerritos through a variety of cutural performances on three different stages in the Los Cerritos Center. Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club musicians played their ukuleles and guitars as they sang six songs in Hawaiian and English on the stage in front of Forever 21 at 12:00 p.m. Seated at front is the club’s announcer, Jan Kaneshiro. Standing in the front row at left is Hedy Harrison Anduha, the club’s Vice-President of Public Performances. Photo by Edna Ethington

Amanda Liu, a 22 year old Cerritos resident and college coed at the prestigious Cal Arts in Pomona has one of the most vivid and imaginative minds for someone her age. Liu and a handful of her college classmates decided that they would put their creative prowess to work by entering and winning one of the top awards in the annual Walt Disney “Imagineering Imaginations” design competition held over a one week period in January. The competition was created by the legendary film, television and entertainment amusement park giant company to promote diversity and enable participants to showcase their talents and gain practical knowledge in design. Liu and three of her classmates jumped at the opportunity to enter the elite competition several months ago. “You don’t pass up on a chance like this when you are in college and looking for

DIRTY WATER: See DISNEY page 7 Central Basin Director Vasquez Allegedly Leaked Privileged Information to Public Radio Station NLMUSD Proceeds With Potential New Bond Worth $375 Million

By Randy Economy and Brian Hews

Sources inside the Central Basin Municipal Water District are telling Hews Media Group-Community Newspaper that outspoken Director Leticia Vasquez leaked privileged informaLeticia Vasquez tion to a local radio reporter regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the now infamous “slush fund.” At least three sources that work inside the Commerce-based water utility told HMG-CN on the condition of anonymity that Vasquez allegedly provided billing invoices from the law firm Arent Fox to CBMWD regarding the law firm’s participation in the investigation into the $2.75 million fund. This newspaper was the first to report the existence of the fund several months

ago. According to the sources, the only people at CBMWD who possessed the billing invoices were Vasquez and Arent Fox Attorney Michael Zweiback. Zweiback and Arent Fox is representing CBMWD in the fund investigation. The sources said that any documents officially released to a media outlet would have the invoice explanations redacted or “blacked out.” Other details would be also be blacked out due to attorney-client privilege. In a request made months ago, HMGCN received all billings from Sedgwick in relation to the slush fund consisting of hundreds of pages. All explanations were redacted, with only the amount of billing showing. “The only information you could read from the invoice should have been Arent Fox and the amount billed,” said the source. HMG-CN has been told that Vasquez

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By Kristin Grafft The Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District voted to continue with plans towards a potential November 2014 bond measure for $375 million, at the January 6 meeting. After surveying more than 500 likely voters in the NLMUSD area, the district found that 64 percent would support a bond measure in the November 2014 election for classroom repairs and improved instructional facilities. One of the key goals of the bond will be to provide physical education opportunities and upgrade athletic facilities that, “allow students to focus, stay out of trouble, and perform well in school.”

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Newspaper obtained two dozen pages of documents from the Norwalk Superior Court that spells out in specific details the case that was originally investigated by the Cerritos College Police Department officials, Cerritos College Administrators and then given to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office who made the decision to seek the felony charges against Beckham. Deputy District Attorney Brianna PeBy Randy Economy din is alleging that Beckham committed his crimes during a period between JanuA complex criminal case against a ary 27, 2013 and April 22, 2013 by using former decorated United States Marine computers he allegedly had access to Sergeant who also is a former student when he worked as worker at Cera low level hourly ritos College employee where has been put on he worked assisthold for the next ing handicapped 30-plus day due and special needs to a ruling issued students. by a Los Angeles It is being alCounty Superior leged that Beckham Court Judge in altered grades of Norwalk this past students Manuel week. Former Marine Daniel Beckham faces charges Salazar, Jesus Judge Peter stemming from allegations made bythe Cerritos Jimenez, Arturo Espinoza grant- College Police Department. Randy Economy Photo Amaya, Esed a request tephanie Amaya, Damarys Garcia, Joshua from Public Defender Jason Sanabria to Castorena, and Jose Garcia. delay the pre-trail hearing case levied According to the court filing, Beckagainst former Sgt. Daniel E. Beckham ham is also being charged with four who is facing a dozen felony counts for counts of Second Degree Commercial allegedly “willfully and unlawfully alBurglary for allegedly entering the camtered and falsified the official permanent pus “illegally” to “commit larceny.” grades” of seven current or past Cerritos Beckham was charged in the case College co-eds. back on August 6th of 2013, and a Beckham has maintained his inno$160,000 bail was issued and could face cence in several interviews with members anywhere from 16 months to three years of the media during the past several days in jail if convicted on all counts. and weeks.

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Soroptimist International Host “Wish Upon a Star” By Christina Alosi Soroptimist International of ArtesiaCerritos is getting ready to host their 22nd annual Monte Carlo night March 1, 2014. Some of the fabulous prizes this year include a 6 night stay at any RCI Property worldwide, a 2 night stay at the Hotel Le Bristol in Paris, France and a round of golf for 4 at the Chaparral Country Club in Palm Desert and so many more. This year’s theme is “Wish Upon a Star.” The event will be held for the first time at Centre at Sycamore Plaza in

Lakewood. Event tickets are only $65.00 per person and includes a catered dinner, door and drawing prizes, gaming prizes and casino-style gaming. The ArtesiaCerritos Soroptimists are known for throwing a great party for an even greater cause. Sponsorships range from $100.00 to $5000.00 and include tickets for Monte Carlo Night. Additionally, sponsors have signage at the event. For more information regarding sponsorships, donations, or tickets call CoPresident Betty Hyatt at (562) 221-9675.

Lakewood Celebrates 60th Birthday By Rico Dizon On the occasion of the its 60th Anniversary, the City of Lakewood invites all residents and visitors alike to come to the community-wide Open House on Mar. 21 at the Centre at Sycamore Plaza on 5000 Clark Ave. from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The City’s Information Officer Bill Grady told LCCN Lakewood was incorporated in 1954.

He said the four-hour event includes food, drinks, live entertainment, street performers, live dance presentation, huge birthday cake, galleries of historic photos from Lakewood residents and city archives along with a historic video theater. For tickets, call Lakewood City Staff at 562-866-9771 x 3123. Cost of 2 tickets is $19.54, single ticket - $10 and children under 12 - $5.40. Deadline is Mar. 10, buy early as tickets may sell out.

Juarez Elementary Hold First Jog-A-Thon in 30 Years By Pete Parker It has been 30 years since Juarez Elementary in Cerritos held its very first Jaguar Jog-a-Thon. Last Friday, hundreds of eager students from the ABC Unified School District campus strapped on their tennis shoes and took their excitement and energy by hitting the track to run laps in order to donate funds that will be used to pay for assemblies, field trips, and special events that help support student learning. In addition to raising funds, the school provided incentives and raffles prizes to award students for their active participation. There were two events held separately for the students and provided the children with special needs to participate. Christine Balbuena, the principal of the school told Hews Media GroupCommunity Newspapers at the event, “We appreciate the support from all the sponsors who donated and really appreciate the community coming together for this event.” Raffle prizes included Dr. Dre Beats Headphones, JBL Audio products, school backpacks, and gift certificates from local eatery Frantone’s Pizza. A local Sprint Store in Cerritos also helped sponsor the event for the students.

Alzheimer’s Discussion Set for La Mirada on March 1 By Ellen Joo John Danner will be presenting a free seminar about memory loss, aging and dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease at Granada Heights Friends Church on Saturday, March 1st, 2014 in La Mirada. The Alzheimer’s Association and the USC Memory Loss and Aging Center will be teaming up to promote a free seminar titled, “All About Memory”. John Danner, the host of the presentation, is a licensed clinical social worker with over thirty years of experience. Danner dedicated his time to research aging,

According to Anthony Zarco, the Assistant Manager of the Sprint Store, “We are reaching to the community as a fairly new store. We want to make a difference and help out by marketing our products to motivate the kids. When we arrived the kids were excited and automatically identified us as the Sprint Store.” Other employees of the school had been there for 15 years and have never had an event like this. Cynthia Betancourt, a sixth grader of the school, stated, “It was a fun experience and good exercise. I would like our school to hold more events like this in the future. It will help the students become healthier and fit.” Students will be selling raffle tickets until Wednesday February, 5th 2014. Prizes range from iPad to 2 Hopper’s passes to Disneyland. For any business that wishes to make donations, all financial gifts will go directly toward purchasing prizes for participants. In addition the school wishes to acknowledge their businesses publicly throughout event sponsor signs and the school website. If you are interested in contributing towards the betterment of Juarez Elementary, please contact Christine Balbuena or Judith Newkirk at (562) 926-5566 ext. 23400. disability, and dementia to support those with dementia and their families. John Danner is also a staff member of the Memory and Aging Center at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and a staff member at the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey. Danner consults with his fellow researchers in geriatric evaluation and specializes in dementia care. At the University of Southern California, Mr. Danner directs the Brain Research Study. The free seminar, “All About Memory” will be held on March 1st from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at Granada Heights Friends Church at 11818 La Mirada, CA, 90638. To R.S.V.P contact Mike Sanborn at mike@ghfc.org. If you have any questions please call 562-943-7255.

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Lawsuit Claim Huntington Park Chamber Restricted Iconic Greek American From Holiday Parade

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power.” In the lawsuit, he is demanding that the Chamber pay all costs for the preparation incurred for the participation of the parade. Martinez responded with a letter to Ioannidis that stated, “We apologize for any confusion, but acknowledge your interest in participating in the Huntington Park Christmas Lane Parade. Please feel free to send us a letter explaining your interest in

that he “arrive promptly at 4:30 pm on the day of the parade” in order to participate. Ioannidis took his concerns directly to the Chamber of Commerce that claims he has been a member of for the past 25 years. His lawsuit claims that on or about three days prior to the November 2012 Annual Christmas Parade, he was informed by CEO Martinez, that he was not allowed to participate and was never given an ex-

n iconic political and community leader from Huntington Park is taking onmembers of its local chamber of commerce in a lawsuit that claims his civilrights were violated because he is not of Hispanic origin and that he was unfairly banned from participating in a holiday parade. Businessman Nick Ioannidis, also known as “Nick The Greek” will be appearing in Downey Superior Court on February 19th, and is seeking $10,000 in damages from the Huntington Park Chamber of Commerce claiming “discrimination, humiliation, and harassment” after he said  he was barred from participating in the famous Huntington Park Christmas Parade back on November 19th, 2012. In a letter to the Board of Directors of the Huntington Park Chamber dated April 8th 2013, Ioannidis claims that on or about three days prior to the November 2012 Annual Huntington Park Christmas Parade he was informed by the CEO of the Huntington Park Chamber of Commerce, Leticia Martinez, that he was not allowed to freely participate and was never provided with a legitimate reason. The Greek immigrant who owns a local custom made suit business said he was Greek American businessman Nick Ionnidis stands proudly with the American Flag in barred from the event in 2011 and 2012 and his Huntington Park tailor shop. Pete Parker Photo. was not allowed to “display the American Flag freely” in the parade. participating in this special holiday tradi- planation to the decision. “I felt publicly Ioannidis told Hews Media Group- tion. In regards to your costs of preparation humiliated by Martinez’s actions” and is Community Newspaper his past week for the Parade, the Chamber of Commerce claiming that he lost an estimated $1500 that he feels that as a business owner in was not aware nor did it authorize any of for food, decorations, invitations and other the community for over twenty-five years your specialized procurements and there- costs associated around the event. and Founder of National Immigrants Day fore cannot compensate you from its limIoannidis say that he “loves his adopted heIfwas “dumbfounded” by the actions of ited resources.” country of the United States” and has even eligible, about to become Ifyou youare or someone Martinez. Ioannidis provided HMG-CN with imprinted the American flag and the words eligible or Ioannidis saidare it isalready his thatMedicare he documentation that he was invited to par- “Nick the Greek in America” on his comyou know has hadbeliefon was “spearheaded by politics, discrimi- ticipate in the annual parade as a “Celeb- pany letterhead and stationary. but considering changing your a against, heart attack in nated and a victim to an abuse of rity Participant.” The letter goes on to state “I am a strong supporter of American-

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found a friend in KPCC Public Radio investigative reporter Karen Foshay. Foshay and KPCC entered the CBMWD saga back in May 2013, five months after Hews Media Group-Community News wrote its first article on the current crisis at the embattled water agency. Foshay is a smart reporter, one of the most respected in Southern California, winning several awards for her work in the past. But she is using her mouth and not listening with her ears. HMG-CN had written nine articles, most about Vasquez, Roybal, and Apodaca before May. Foshay, realizing what a story CBMWD has become, suddenly joined the fray in May. Sources inside the water agency are saying that Vasquez is now manipulating Foshay for her own personal gain. Based on what Vasquez told her, Foshay published a slush fund article in December 2013 that portrayed Vasquez as a hero and a savior to CBMWD. Vasquez never told Foshay the truth about a whistleblower lawsuit she had filed way back in August of last year against the very agency she was elected to represent trying to cash-in on millions while using insider information to file the lawsuit. And Foshay did not seem to want to hear that from anyone, including HMGCN. Sources inside CBMWD are tell-

ment of either another recall or worse, her prosecution for public corruption. Those served by the Central Basin deserve better. Wayne Carter Sr. Money money money! None of these phonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have any shame. They lie about wanting to serve the public when in fact, all they want to do is screw the hard working tax payer by stealing as much money, goods and services as they can. I wish the evil Queen Leticia would work as hard at her job at the water district, as she does scheming to fleece the tax payer. And being a lackey for that Teachers Jail inmate King Roybal and his Homie Apodaca. Karma is coming for you thieves and scoundrels. Just ask former Bell crook Rizzo and his Homie Spaccia. Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for Leticiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawsuit to hit the courts. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gonna have a front row seat! Lee Irvin Re: Cashing In Pacifica also pulled the same stuff in Pico Rivera with the local school district. El Rancho Unified was also fleeced by Pacifica for millions in bond work that resulted in very little progress. Ernie Camacho had Joe Rivera in his hip pocket, ala

ing HMG-CN that those involved in the investigation of the lawsuit, the FBI and Arent Fox who represents CBMWD in the investigation, were â&#x20AC;&#x153;extremely angryâ&#x20AC;? at Foshay for the December article. Some are even saying that the current massive criminal investigation could have been compromised when the journalist wrote and published a story on the fund that and used Vasquez as a source. Then Foshay wrote another online article about the massive legal fees in relation to the slush fund. Again it showed manipulation by Vasquez. Vasquez leaked privileged documents to Foshay, documents that should have been redacted, in which Foshay published the contents. The story on page 1 outlines what Vasquez did. Again, high-level sources and Arent Fox were extremely angry and indicated they will refer this leak to the LA District Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office for prosecution on obstruction of justice against Vasquez. They said the FBI is now very suspect of Arent Fox/CBMWD, where before they were working hand-in-hand with Arent Fox; that is obstruction of justice by Vasquez. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worse, now Foshay is ignoring investigating Vasquez, witnessed by a recent Foshay radio show on KPCC where she slammed all players in the fund investigation with the exception of Vasquez. Two ears, one mouth. Roybal, Vasquez and Apodaca. But the only twist there was that Ernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother Andy was the general counsel for El Rancho. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, Kunkle and Camacho were the lawyers for the district for many years, working side by side with that other crook, Supt. Norb Genis. Money talks and the rest of us just get the shaft. Any more juice Pacifica stories out there folks? Mike Tyse Another day at Central Basin, another disgrace. Of course the District Attorney â&#x20AC;&#x153;puntedâ&#x20AC;? on this issue and as I recall, Central Basinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former Ethics Committee refered Roybalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abuse to the Los Angeles Civil Granb Jury. So what happened? Nothing of course. So once again our water bills go to pay yet another Central Basin mistake? Nothing against Fuentes, this is all on that guy Roybal. Why is he still President of the board?? Why doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t he get delegated to odd man out since heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a lame tool? I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand that place anymore. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m drilling my own well! ursine59272@mypacks.net The opinions expressed by the writers do not necessarily represent the views of this newspaper. Letters can be sent to: editor@cerritosnews.net.

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Residential Burglary A residential burglary was reported on the 15300 block of Stanton Ave. Two male juvenile suspects were detained in connection with the incident. Property stolen from the location was returned to the residents. An burglary occurred on the 12700 block of Lake Forest Wy. It is unknown if there was a loss in the incident. Other Structure Burglary A burglary was reported on the 14700 block of Beach Blvd. Unknown suspects discharged a fire extinguisher inside the location. The incident remains under investigation. A male adult suspect was taken into custody after breaking into a garage on the 14300 block of Swift Dr. Vehicle Burglary A burglary was reported on the 14600 block of Ragan Dr. A knife was stolen from the vehicle. A window smash burglary was reported on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd. A purse was stolen from the vehicle. A purse was also stolen in a window smash burglary on the 12000 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. Grand Theft Vehicle An older model Honda was reported stolen from the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd.

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during this week’s reporting period, which is an increase of two over the 21 reported the previous week. Three robberies were reported, including two shoplifts which escalated into a robberies. A single residential burglary occurred last week, a nice decrease from the six the prior week, although there were four commercial burglaries reported. Vehicle burglaries decreased from eight to six, but grand theft reports increased from two to six. Finally, there were two vehicles reported stolen, which is a slight decline from the three reported the previous week and a nice reduction from the 2014 weekly average of 4.6 stolen vehicles reported in Cerritos. This past week three robberies were investigated by Sheriff’s detectives. On January 29 two women took about $100 in clothing from Babies ‘R’ Us on South Street. The suspects attempted to return bedding items, and when refused by the store manager they took several clothing items and fled the store. The second robbery was a shoplift gone bad which occurred at Walmart when the suspect fought with loss prevention officers in the parking lot. Both suspects are outstanding and being pursued by Cerritos Station detectives. The final occurrence was a street robbery outside of the Wells Fargo Bank on Gridley Road. A convenience store employee was carrying a bag of receipts through the parking lot when he was assaulted and knocked down by a suspect who grabbed the money bag and absconded down the street. The suspect is still outstanding, but fortunately the victim was uninjured. The residential burglary occurred during the overnight hours in the 17000 block of DeGroot Avenue. Unknown suspects took a garage door remote control from an unlocked car in the driveway and accessed the garage. Various athletic items were stolen, some of which were recovered by deputies in the street in front of the residence. Commercial burglaries this past week included the loss of two pitching machines and related items from a storage shed at Valley Christian High School. A second school burglary was reported at Cerritos High School where a kitchen was entered at about 12:30 a.m, last Friday, but nothing apparently taken. Also about midnight last Saturday, someone broke a window at Cerritos Infiniti and stole some car keys. Another window was shattered at a business on Edwards Road in the afternoon last Sunday and it has yet to be determined what might have been taken. No suspects have been arrested and all four of these burglaries remain under investigation. Vehicle burglaries declined by two from the previous week, from eight to six. Four occurred in residential areas and two in commercial parking lots. During the overnight hours between January 24 and 27 someone broke a rear window of a Toyota Avalon on Betty Avenue and took an iPad. About the same time period someone pried open a sliding door of a Chevy van on Cedarcrest Drive and took miscellaneous equipment. On July 29 a window of an SUV was shattered on Palo Verde Avenue, but apparently no property was removed. And during the late afternoon on Judy Way somehow a driver’s door of a Toyota van was unlocked by the

suspect and a cell phone and backpack removed. Two vehicle burglaries were also reported, one at the Los Cerritos Center and one at the retail center on South Street and Palo Verde Avenue. In the late afternoon of January 28 a stereo, a wallet, and about $100 in cash was stolen from an older model Honda Civic parked at the mall. It is unknown how the suspect entered this vehicle. On July 30 at 8 p.m. a suspect shattered a window of another Honda Civic in the retail center on Palo Verde Avenue but did not remove any items. There were six grand thefts reported this past week involving a variety of items. Last Sunday at about 4:45 p.m. a bicycle locked to a shopping cart bin was stolen from the Home Depot center on Alondra Boulevard. The value of the bicycle was reported to be $6,000. Metal valves worth about $20,000 were stolen from the work site where a new residential development is being constructed at Artesia Boulevard and Bloomfield Avenue. A resident on Paseo Granada reported the loss of jewelry from her bedroom and another resident on Benfield Avenue reported the loss of stereo equipment from his unlocked vehicle parked in front of his residence. A scissor lift was also taken from Sunbelt Rentals on South Street. Finally, during the overnight hours of January 29 to 30, a Ford pickup was stolen from a home on Chaparral Avenue. The second vehicle reported stolen, also a pickup truck, was a Chevy taken at the Los Cerritos Center about 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 30. These cases are under investigation by our Sheriff’s detectives, but as with most property crimes, the solve rate is very low because there is usually no evidence available that leads to a suspect. Prevention is far more effective in stopping such crimes, so if you see something suspicious, please say something to our Sheriff’s dispatch center at (562) 860-0044 (or 9-1-1 for a crime in progress).

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In the online article by KPCC FM Radio earlier this week, Doug Johnson, a government affairs expert and Fellow at Claremont McKenna College’s Rose Institute commented extensively on the contents of the billings, indicating they were not redacted. KPCC reporter Karen Foshay quoted Johnson in her article saying, “the attorney invoices provide a glimpse into what’s happening behind the scenes of the federal investigation. They are spending hours on these calls. Coordinate [ing] witness interviews. Prepared [ing] documents in questioning interview prep sessions. They are even coaching the board members and employees on how to interview when meeting with the US Attorney’s office.” “Vasquez had made herself a ‘confidential source’ for Foshay’s stories, leaking details of the slush fund to promote her own reformer agenda,” said a CBMWD source. “She wants to cash in on her whistleblower complaint against agents, top management and vendors of Central Basin.” HMG-CN has learned that high-ranking officials at CBMWD and at Arent Fox were outraged by the KPCC article and that they are contemplating filing an official inquiry into the matter with Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey.

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Central Basin Water Board President Roybal to be Removed By Randy Economy Controversial Central Basin Municipal Water District President James Roybal will be removed as President of the five member governing board on Friday during a special meeting that was announced on Wednesday HMG-CN has learned. Roybal has been under intense scrutiny by HMG-CN for the past year with Publisher Brian Hews calling for his resignation in an Editorial several weeks ago. HMG-CN reported that Roybal, who was elected in 2012, had been enrolled in the controversial program known as “Teacher Jail” by his employer the Los Angeles Unified School District. Roybal has yet to publicly comment about his participation in “Teacher Jail” publicly. Roybal is currently under investigation by several agencies including the LAUSD who last week issued a subpoena to Brian Hews, Publisher and Owner of Hews Media Group-Community Newspaper after the publication printed specific documents

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Downey Councilman Guerra Calls For Senator Wright's Resignation Downey Councilman and President of the Independent Cities Association Dn. Mario A. Guerra made the following comments after the recent jury verdict finding Senator Roderick Wright guilty of eight felonies including lying to the voters about his residence in order to hold office. "Senator Wright’s actions and those of elected officials like him are becoming commonplace, rather than the exception. Week after week, we read about a public official who placed their self-interests above those of the people they swore to represent. This most recent verdict merely emphasizes that the wrong people are representing our communities in Sacramento. Throughout my time serving the citizens of Downey I have always supported and implemented additional levels of transparency and accountability in government. For that reason I helped Downey become a Character Counts Community in order to break the cycle of individuals going into business, leading their families and even representing their constituents without character. I cannot emphasize how important it is for all elected officials at all levels to serve their constituents through constant and consistent acts of character – making sure to do what is right when nobody is watching.” Mayor Guerra added, “Once elected I look forward to working with tomorrow’s leaders to ensure that the public we all serve is treated with the utmost respect and that corruption at any level or in any organization is not tolerated. I pledge to bring a different kind of leadership to the 32nd district – leadership through character.”

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in District IT staff to help out.” “As a result we will obtain third-party quotes from forensic experts. Prior to restoring information from the tapes, we

ney back in time to explore the mystery and wonderment of time travel,” Liu told Hews Media Group-Community Newspaper in an extensive interview. Liu and her team created a visual depiction of the streets of Rome during the height of the Italian Renaissance, including taking visitors over the Coliseum to get the best seats in the house, all while sitting in the luxury, time‐traveling taxi. Liu is the daughter of longtime Cerritos residents Elbert and Anna Liu and said that her upbringing in Cerritos has prepared her well in the world of “virtual

Frank Reifsnyder, Communications Manager with Disney Imagineering said that the annual competition is “wildly popular and keeps growing each and every year.” Reifsnyder said that this year’s finalists also visited Disneyland during their weeklong competition and got a “real behind the scenes look into how the magic is really created” at the Magic Kingdom Liu said, that everything is “connected” at Disney and Disneyland and everything that is accomplished is “mapped out with precise detail.” Liu also said that she will be given an opportunity to interview with Walt Disney Imagineering for a possible future internship. “I don’t know what lies ahead for my future, but I do know that this experience was beyond my expectations and it was a real honor to be part of the Disney magic for one week,” Liu concluded.

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Amanda Liu [r] from Cerritos, is joined by her fellow team mates from Cal Arts during the final competition of the Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations finals held recently in Glendale. Photo Provided By Walt Disney Imagineering live, work and play every day by selecting a large and densely populated urban area and design an experience that temporarily or permanently transforms the city for the enjoyment of its citizens and visitors. Liu and her teammates Kirk Pierron, Lorie Wheeler and Sarah Craig, all students from the California Institute of Arts (Cal Arts) put their heads together and came up with a virtual futuristic taxi cab they dubbed the “Time Embassy.” “We took the idea that visitors who would ride in one particular taxi cab in Rome would that the guests on a jour-

Imagineering.” For her teams efforts, they were rewarded a $2,000 cash prize from Disney as well as a trophy. A position at Walt Disney Imagineering is often found on surveys of “dream occupations,” and the company uses the Imaginations competition to reach students like Liu and other as a way to reach out to the widest possible job talent pool for its future workforce. “I didn’t fit into the engineering university world, so going to Cal Arts has been a real positive force in achieving my education goals,” Liu said.

The money could also go towards repairing and updating classrooms, removing asbestos and lead paint, and upgrading school security and fire safety. “As a District, it is important for the education and futures of our students to create a robust 21st century learning environment,” said Board President Margarita Rios. “In the next few months, we will continue to reach out to the Norwalk and La Mirada communities to gather information about specific needs within our schools, as well as provide information and answer questions about what a bond measure would mean for our community.” However, following the initial presentation made to the board on December 20, many members raised concerns regarding the ballot language, litigation and transparency with the public. One of the main concerns brought up was over the wording regarding “athletic

facilities”. Daryl Adams was dissatisfied with the ‘generic-ness’ of the phrasing and wanted to be clear that their intentions, among other things, would be to build new athletic fields and a stadium. Legal bond counsel David Casnocha was invited to the January 6 meeting in an attempt to dissuade those concerns and more fully explain the process and options the board has, should they choose to proceed. Casnocha explained that the initial 75word statement has many legal requirements that must be met, leaving ‘only so many words’ for elaborating on specific projects and intentions. “The 75 words should frame the picture,” he said. It is intended to be the “broad guidelines for what the district can spend the money on. ‘Exhibit B’ and the project list will cover all the other details.” The action taken at this weeks meeting means the board will continue its communication with the community regarding the needs and priorities of the district’s schools. These communications will then lead to a ‘wish list’ that will eventually become a part of the proposed bond language and ‘exhibit B’. Action taken at this meeting did not decide on any final numbers, costs or project details.

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Upon hearing they had raised $11,000, she responded, “how about 15 next year for ’15?” “That just shows you where the school is going.” Gray said. The charities chosen for 2014 were the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, Save the Children, Susan G. Komen, Mercy Ships, RAINN, SPCA-LA, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, the World Food Program, UC Regents UCLA Stroke Research, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF). In an email blast sent out by EJAF development associate Andreas M. Schwarz, he expressed his gratitude for the students of Norwalk High School, “not only for selecting EJAF as a beneficiary of this wonderful project, but also for reminding us that each individual can contribute to the urgent work of building an AIDS-free world,” Schwarz also said, “EJAF often talks about the big impact that small actions can have in the global fight against HIV/ AIDS. Earlier this month, the students at Norwalk High School in Los Angeles County offered us all an inspiring example of everyday individuals taking a stand against the epidemic.”

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Cerritos College Women’s Soccer Team Honored for National Success

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The Cerritos College Women’s Soccer team brought home national honors after winning the Division III National Championship. The team also received awards for

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Commerce Casino Honored for Supporting City Library Programs

The City Council recognized the Commerce Casino for its generosity over the last year, either partially or entirely sponsoring special library programs. Pictured left is John Griffo, Director of Casino Development at Commerce Casino and Director of Library Services Beatriz Sarmiento holding a montage of photos of various events the Casino helped support. The montage will be presented to the council. Members of the Hawaiian Gardens City Council pose with the Cerritos College Women’s team after winning the Division III National Championship. individual members of the team. Coach Ruben Gonzalez was named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division III National Coach of the Year for the second time in a row and three players earned ‘All-American honors’. Claudia Lopez was named the Most Valuable Player of the state tournament and the NSCAA National Player of the Year. Alexis Carrillo was named First

Hawaiian Gardens city council meeting on January 28. Mayor Reynaldo Rodriguez congratulated the team and said, “You have a bright future and thanks to our coaches here you will succeed in life.” Two more players were further recognized at the city council meeting for being Hawaiian Garden residents, Carolina Ornelas and Jasmine Cornejo.

Elena Clark of Cerritos Named to Drake University President’s List DES MOINES, IA (02/04/2014)(readMedia)-- Elena Clark of Cerritos was named to the President’s List at Drake University for the Fall 2013 semester. Students must achieve a perfect 4.0 gradepoint average to earn this honor. Drake is a private, independent univer-

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the third quarter on senior Ardale Encabo’s basket. That was followed by a three-pointer from senior Suni Bedi. But Norwalk rallied and eventually took a three-point lead in the opening minutes of the final stanza before relinquishing it again. With 3:36 left in the game, senior Erich Webb scored after getting an offensive board to put Glenn up 45-44. About a half a minute later, senior Antonio Lucero put the Eagles up by three before a steal and basket from Penny began Norwalk’s final push. Norwalk took the lead for good at the 1:53 mark when Vidana scored on an off-balance shot. “We continue to get good shots and miss them,” Webster said. “And against a 3-2 zone, if you’re not going to hit some three’s from the corners or at the high post where we had those shots…and we’re not hustling on defense.” Bedi led the Eagles with 13 points while Webb added a dozen more along with 10 rebounds. Lucero chipped in with eight points and five boards. Norwalk was led by Penny (17 points, 12 rebounds and five steals) while sophomore Omar Tinoco scored a career-high 10 points, five rebounds and two assists. Norwalk hosted La Mirada this past Wednesday one full game behind Artesia for fourth place. Artesia visited John Glenn this past Wednesday. “We’re going to need [Artesia] to lose another game besides the ones they should lose because we lost to Glenn [in the first round],” Webster said. “We’re going to be a game behind if they do what we do. But we pretty much locked up fifth place with this win. [Fourth place] will come down to the last game of the season and if we can get in that position, then we’ll play hard for it. But maybe we can beat Cerritos and put us in a position to really get fourth.” Prior to the game, the Norwalk girls, still looking for consistency throughout an entire 32-minute game, struggled early against last place Glenn. In fact, Glenn had an 11-8 lead late in the opening quarter and still had a three-point lead when sophomore Savanna Aguilar opened the second quarter with a bucket. But the Lady Lancers scored the next 13 points of the stanza and went on to a 47-30 win. Norwalk snapped a threegame losing streak, all by a combined 12 points, and improved to 8-12 overall, 3-6 in league. “I think it was just the careless passing and our decision making and our ability to box-out,” said Norwalk first-year head coach Emily Osongco of the first quarter. “I think our girls are trying to out-jump someone when…Glenn definitely has

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was freshman Miranda Ta’amu, who recorded a career-high 21 points with seven each in the first, third and fourth quarters. Ta’amu also grabbed 14 rebounds, missed three field goals and was nine of 14 from the charity stripe. Ta’amu has now scored in double figures in four of the last five games. “When Miranda figures out how good she can be and she uses that big body of hers, she’s going to put a lot of pain on people,” Jackson said. “And she’s starting to figure it out. She’s only a freshman and she’s going to be good. She’s going to be very good. “Everybody better look out. If you’re going to get us, you better get us now,” he added. “The future is going to be bright for us. We’re not going to stay down for long. It doesn’t work that way. But it was a good win. I’m happy for them.” Bowser led everyone with 25 points and had six rebounds while senior Chidera Agu came off the bench to add 10 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. In addition, Gahr turned the ball over only 10 times in the contest, twice in the first half. Following the game, the Gahr boys also picked up a big win, outlasting the Pi-

rates 85-69 with a barrage of three-pointers. The Gladiators (12-11, 4-3) drained 16 baskets from beyond the arc and like the girls, closed out the first quarter strong which set the tone for the remainder of the game. Paramount was leading 13-11 with 2:48 left in the opening quarter but the hosts went on a 13-0, then senior Malachi Hoosein opened the second quarter with his second of six three-pointers as Gahr led 27-13. The Gladiators maintained a double-digit lead until the Pirates scored the final seven points of the half. But Gahr outscored Paramount 24-13 in the third quarter and would lead by as much as 24 points late in the game. Hoosein led everyone with 26 points, 14 rebounds and six assists while junior Jeremy Carlyle added 16 points and his twin brother, Gregory, pitched in with 13 points. Sophomore Justin Smith came off the bench to pour in a career-high 11 points and also had three assists. Both Gahr teams, headed for the playoffs, will visit Downey tonight before hosting Dominguez on Tuesday and Lynwood on Thursday.

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The Valley Christian boys basketball team couldn’t keep visiting Village Christian’s biggest bear in hibernation this past Tuesday night. Bear Henderson pounded out a game-high 24 points to pace Village Christian to an 80-57 win over the host Crusaders. Village Christian opened the game on a 17-0 run as Valley Christian never got its deficit below 14 points the rest of the game. Village Christian, the two-time defending Olympic League champions and 2012 state champions, also received 20 points from Jerrick Ahanmisi and 15 more from Marsalis Johnson. One bright spot for Valley Christian (9-15, 1-5) was sophomore Stedmon Bryant, who scored a career-high 19 points, including five three-pointers. Sophomore Vaj Rice added 12 points and seven rebounds. Valley Christian will host Whittier Christian tonight, then end the regular season at Heritage Christian on Tuesday night. In other boys basketball action, Artesia has won two straight games and has pretty much locked down fourth place in the Suburban League. The Pioneers edged Bellflower 31-28 this past Monday night and defeated John Glenn this past Wednesday night to improve to 16-8 overall, 5-5 in league. Artesia hosts league-leading Mayfair tonight and visits Norwalk on Thursday night.

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HMG-CN Sports Editor Loren Kopff C e r r i t o s slammed Bellflower 82-63 this past Wednesday night to improve to 14-9 overall, 7-2 in league. The Dons are chasing La Mirada for second place as they visit the Matadors tonight before hosting Norwalk and Mayfair on Tuesday and Thursday nights respectively. Whitney fell to Sage Hill 45-36 this past Tuesday night and saw its record fall to 7-14 overall, 3-6 in the Academy League. The Wildcats, who were two games behind fourth place Crean Lutheran, will visit first place St. Margaret’s on Tuesday night and host sixth place Oxford Academy on Thursday night. GIRLS BASKETBALL Valley Christian, the most improved team in the area, dropped a 46-35 decision to Village Christian this past Tuesday night for its second straight loss. Valley Christian, which never led in the game, got 14 points and 10 rebounds from senior Amanda Chamberlain and seven points, four rebounds, two steals and two assists from senior Makenna Mageo. Valley Christian (10-14, 3-3) remained tied

for second place with Whittier Christian as those two teams meet tonight. Valley Christian will then end the regular season at Heritage Christian on Tuesday night. In other girls basketball action, Cerritos (16-4, 7-1) is still alive for a Suburban League crown and that will most likely be determined on Thursday night when the Lady Dons host Mayfair. Cerritos lost to Mayfair 56-54 on the road on Jan. 17. Whitney remained undefeated in Academy League action entering this week. The Lady Wildcats (19-2, 6-0), who knocked off Bradshaw Christian 60-45 in overtime last Friday night, will visit Mira Costa on Saturday afternoon before ending the regular season at St. Margaret’s on Tuesday night and at home to Oxford Academy on Thursday night. BOYS SOCCER Artesia’s 37-game undefeated streak in the Suburban League came to an end this past Monday with a 2-1 loss to first place Bellflower. Artesia had not lost a league contest since Jan. 26, 2011 to Bellflower. The Pioneers then fell to John Glenn 3-2 in overtime this past Wednesday and saw a bid for a fourth-straight league title wash away. The Pioneers (11-7-5, 4-2-4), who trailed 2-0 at the half, got on the board two minutes into the second half when junior midfielder Ari Claro headed in a pass from senior midfielder Kevin Garcia. Two

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Continued from page 11 minutes later, Claro fed a pass to freshman forward Jorge Pantoja, who’s header tied the contest. However, junior midfielder Jose Ramos scored the game winner for the Eagles (8-9-2, 4-5-1), who moved into fourth place, three points behind Artesia. Senior midfielder Eric Gonzalez scored in the 24th minute and senior forward Jovanni Michel added another one two minutes later. Artesia will visit Mayfair today and host Norwalk on Thursday while Glenn hosts league-leading Bellflower today and visits second place La Mirada on Tuesday. In other boys soccer action, Valley Christian slammed Village Christian 8-0 this past Tuesday afternoon to improve to 10-7-1 overall and 4-0-1 in the Olympic League. The Crusaders will host Whittier Christian tonight and travel to Heritage Christian on Tuesday afternoon. GIRLS SOCCER Artesia senior midfielder tied her own school record when she scored six goals at John Glenn this past Wednesday afternoon in a 13-0 win. Castillo, who had missed the previous four games, also scored six goals against Glenn on Jan. 22 and is tied for the single-season mark of 29 goals. In the 2010-2011 season, Jasmine Cornejo scored 29 goals as well. With 62 goals, Castillo ranks third on the Artesia all-time scoring list. The Pioneers (12-8-2, 4-6) hosts Mayfair this evening before travelling to Norwalk (8-10-2, 4-6) on Thursday in a battle for fourth place. Norwalk visits Cerritos today. Valley Christian (9-5-3, 4-1) crushed Village Christian 11-2 this past Tuesday on the road and will go to Whittier Christian today before entertaining Heritage Christian on Tuesday evening. The Olympic League title will be on the line when the Lady Crusaders host first-place Maranatha on Feb. 14 in a make-up game from Jan. 17.

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CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 1-TON PICKUP TRUCK BID NO. 1169-14

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF CERRITOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2013-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cerritos City Council will conduct a public hearing at a regular meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter: CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE READING OF AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL TO FORM AND ESTABLISH CITY OF CERRITOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2013-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) FOR A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 18810 PIONEER BOULEVARD (APN 7040-024-012) AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN TO FINANCE CERTAIN SERVICES. CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE READING OF AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF CITY OF CERRITOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2013-1 PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO FINANCE POLICE PROTECTION SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT. CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE READING OF AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CITY OF CERRITOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2013-1 ON THE PROPOSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO (A) THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES AND (B) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN.

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Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, for the purchase of one new 1-ton pickup truck. Bids will be publicly opened at Cerritos City Hall at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Bids must be made on the form provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, marked “Bid for the Purchase of One New 1-Ton Pickup Truck, Bid No. 1169-14.” Please contact Support Services Division (562) 916-1318 to obtain specifications and contract documents. No bid will be accepted unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. The City of Cerritos reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids or waive the informality in a bid not affected by law. Dated/Posted/Published: February 7, 2014 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 2/7/14

CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE READING OF AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 AND SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS SOLELY WITHIN AND RELATING TO CITY OF CERRITOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2013-1. COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2013-1* *ONE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WAS PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT, INCLUSIVE OF ALL RELATED ENTITLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS, AND WAS APPROVED AND CERTIFIED AT A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 7, 2013. On January 27, 2014, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention entitled, "A resolution of the Cerritos City Council declaring its intention to establish City of Cerritos Community Facilities District 20131 (Public Services) for a residential development located at 18810 Pioneer Boulevard (APN 7040-024-012) and to authorize the levy of a special tax therein to finance certain services." A copy of the Resolution of Intention and the associated staff report are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. At the Public Hearing, the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers for or against the establishment of the Community Facilities District (CFD), the extent of the CFD and the furnishing of the Services, will be heard. If a majority protest against the establishment of the CFD is filed, as determined in accordance with Section 53324 of the Act, no further proceedings to create the CFD or to authorize the Special Tax shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the decision of the City Council. If the majority protests are only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of services within the CFD or portions of the Special Tax, those services or that portion of the Special Tax shall be eliminated. If the City Council determines to establish the CFD and proposes to levy the Special Tax, the City Council will submit the levy of the Special Tax to the qualified electors of the CFD. The vote will be by the landowners of the CFD with each landowner having one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land owned within the CFD. The election will be conducted by the City Clerk in conformance with the provisions of Section 53326 of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of the California Elections Code, insofar as they may be applicable. The election will be conducted as a mail ballot election. This public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of the Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos Civic Center, Bloomfield Avenue and 183rd Street in Cerritos, California 90703. The meeting will also air live on Cerritos TV3 and will be streamed over the City of Cerritos website at www.cerritos.us. A copy of the related staff report will be available for download from the website by 6:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the public hearing. If you challenge the above mentioned items and related actions 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 delivered to the Cerritos City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any person interested in this matter may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 916-1248 for additional information and/or appear at the hearing in person or by agent and be heard. Dated: February 7, 2014 /s/Vida Barone Vida Barone City Clerk

CITY OF LA MIRADA NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing to be held by the City Council of the City of La Mirada on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California to consider the following: GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: THE CITY OF LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND AN ADDENDUM TO A NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). At the hearing, the City Council will consider the Updated Housing Element; the Planning Commission’s recommendation; staff’s report and recommendation as well as all testimony and public input prior to making a final decision. The documents being considered are available for review at the City’s Community Development Department office located at City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California. The Updated Housing Element is also available for review on the City’s web site: www.cityoflamirada.org. You may contact the Community Development Department at (562) 943-0131 should you have any questions concerning the above action. If you wish to be heard concerning the item identified in this Notice, you may appear in person at the public hearing or you may submit your comments in writing to the City prior to or at the public hearing. Mailed comments should be addressed to the City Clerk, City of La Mirada P.O. Box 828, La Mirada, California 90637-0828. Please notify the City Clerk at (562) 943-0131 at least four days prior to this hearing should you require a disability-related accommodation (e.g. sign language interpreter). IF YOU CHALLENGE ANY OF THE FOREGOING ACTIONS IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL ACTION DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Anne Haraksin City Clerk Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 1/31/14 and 2/7/14 CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia will hold a Regular Planning Commission Meeting in the City Council Chambers of the Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday February 18, 2014, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following item(s): Case No. 2014-04

Conditional Use Permit 11938 South Street

KLM Cleaners, 11938 South Street, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow an existing service use (KLM Cleaners) business to be relocated from 11938 ½ South Street to 11938 ¼ South Street in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. Resolution No. 2014-04P Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 2/7/14

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1368959-31 APN: 7054-029-008 TRA: 002011 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2225 REF: Rodas, David IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 09, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 06, 2014, at 9:00am, Cal-western Reconveyance Llc, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 18, 2003, as Inst. No. 03 3812960 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by David J Rodas & Jeannette H Rodas Husband and Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the financial code and authorized to do business in this state: Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19403 Albert Avenue Cerritos CA 90703 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $294,153.90. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.dlppllc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1368959-31. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance LLC, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 23, 2013. (DLPP-435588 01/17/14, 01/24/14, 01/31/14)

T.S. No. 2013-2226 Order No. 01180-66723 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: LORRIE ANN SALCIDO Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 5/1/2006 as Instrument No. 06-0949801 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 2/7/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $108,971.21 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13913 DUFFIELD AVENUE, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 A.P.N. 8059-027-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the trustee within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (714) 573-1965 or LOG ONTO or visit this Internet Web site WWW.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2013-2226. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 1/2/2014 TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106 Westlake Village, California 91362 (818) 991-4600 FRANCIS FRANCO, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1077997 1/17, 1/24, 01/31/2014

Case No. 2014-05

Code Amendment City Wide

City of Artesia, 18747 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval of an amendment to Article 23 (Hearings: Notices), Section 9-2.2301 (Form: Service) of the Artesia Municipal Code to require additional noticing requirements as part of a discretionary application filing. If you challenge any of these proposals 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 delivered to the City of Artesia Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their opinion on the matters listed above. PUBLISHED: February 7, 2014

Okina Dor, Planning Director

Published at Los Cerritos Community News 2/7/14 Title Order No. 8330654 Trustee Sale No. NA 01120017SCP Reference No: 13906 Na APN: 8037-057-029 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT RECORDED 12/20/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/20/2014 at 10:30 AM., McIntyre Law Group as the duly appointed trustee will sell all right, title and interest held by the trustee, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy to the obligation secured by the lien as set forth in that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 12/20/2012 as Document No. 2012-1975967 amended on 7/27/2012 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, wherein this office is the duly appointed trustee. The original trustor (record owner at the time the Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded) was Myo Sim Na. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this State) at: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 13906 Highlander Rd. La Mirada, CA 92638. This sale is subject to a 90-day right of redemption pursuant to Civil Code 5715. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown above. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, reasonably estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, reasonably estimated to be: $11,725.33. Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, Hawks Pointe Association, under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR. Date: 1/21/2014 McIntyre Law Group 15612 Graham Street Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-893-9919 For Sales Information: Please Call (714) 480-5690 Carolina Abadia, Legal Assistant TAC: 967562 PUB: 1/24 1/31 2/07/14.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS CHRISTIAN CRUZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: CHRISTIAN MAVERICK ESPINOZA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court date 2-19-14, 1:30 PM, Dept C, Rm. 312. Norwalk Superior Court, 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/14. Case # VS025367

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montebello Unified School District the (“District”) of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the District, will receive at the stated location, up to but not later than 2:00 o’clock p.m. (Tuesday) on the 18th day of February, 2014, sealed bids for the award of a contract for the named project: Bid No. 15 (13-14) Design /Furnish and Install Visitor Bleachers at Schurr High School MUSD Project No. 100901

A mandatory pre-bid job walk is required and scheduled for attendance by bidders with representatives of the District and others on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Schurr High School, lower parking lot in front of security office, 820 Wilcox Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640. This project is not subject to the enforcement of the Public Works Compliance Monitoring Unit (CMU) by the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. The District will continue to monitor labor compliance pursuant Labor Code 1771. Contract award will be based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder NOTE: All forms must be completed, signed and returned with bid. Publish: Eastern Group Publication, Inc. January 30, and February 6, 2014 Los Cerritos Community News January 31, and February 7, 2014

Donald Yamagata Director of Facilities Development Maintenance & Operations Montebello Unified School District 500 North Hendricks Street Montebello, CA 90640

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700 – 21716 of the CA Business and Professions Code, CA Commercial Code Section 2328, Section 1812.600 – 1812.609 and Section 1988 of CA Civil Code, 353 of the Penal Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday the 12th day of February, 2014 at 1:00 P.M., on the premises where said property including: household goods, tools, electronics, and personal effects, have been stored and which are located at Cerritos Self Storage, 16515 Valley View Avenue, City of Cerritos, County of Los Angeles, State of California, the following: Unit# A18 B40 D30 F05 G12 G28 G64 J03 J23

Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Montebello Unified School District has determined that certain contractors on the following project must be prequalified prior to submitting a bid or proposal on this project. Schurr High School Modernization 2012 The Project consists of Modernization in the following buildings: Administration Building “Building A”, Cafeteria Building “Building B”, Library/Classroom Building “Building K” (aka Building C), Guidance Building “Building E”, Classroom Building “Building F” and Shop Building “Building G”. Also included is the construction of a two stop elevator tower at Classroom Building F. It is mandatory that all of the following contractors who intend to submit a bid or proposal for this Project, fully complete the District’s prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested therein, and be approved by the District to be on the final prequalified contractors list. This prequalification requirement applies to the following contractors:

• A contractor with a B license that intends to bid as a general contractor (prime contractor) directly to the District.

Contractors must complete this District form; no other prequalification documents submitted by a Contractor will meet the District’s requirements. All contractors shall submit completed questionnaires and financial statements as follows:

Location Montebello Unified School District 500 No. Hendricks Street Montebello, CA 90640 Attn: Donald Yamagata

Date

General (Prime) Contractors

February 11, 2014 (2:00 PM)

Prequalification Packages are available through ARC / Plan Well at (626) 583-1122 and http://www.e-arc. com/ca/pasadena. The prequalification questionnaire answers and financial statements submitted by contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. The successful contractor shall be required to furnish a 100 % Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the contract for the Project. In addition, the successful contractor and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages.

Customer Name ASHLEY FELICIANO JOHN SNOW NATALIE TORRES JOSEPH SENEGAL ANTHONY VILLEGAS ANGELA BAKER PATRICIA AYALA NATALIE TORRES ADAN HERNANDEZ

Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/31 and 2/7/14

Purchases must be paid for at the time of the purchase in cash only. All items are sold “as is”, “where is” and must be removed at the times of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party without notice. Dated this 31st day of January 2014 and the 7th day of February 2014. Self Storage Management Company 310.318.0000

MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT AND NOTIFICATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION FOR GENERAL (PRIME) CONTRACTORS

All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids shall be received in the District’s Facilities Development Department, 500 North Hendricks Street, Montebello, California 90640, and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at above stated time and place. Each bid must conform and be responsive to the contract documents. Bid documents and specifications are available through ARC / Plan Well at (626) 583-1122 and http://www.e-arc.com/ca/pasadena.

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Bond #: WLI1181098 Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/31 and 2/7/14

Title Order No. 7322489 Trustee Sale No. KIM 10120016SCP Reference No: 13504 DaleFC APN: 8037-051-071 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT RECORDED 11/29/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/4/2014 at 10:30 AM., McIntyre Law Group as the duly appointed trustee will sell all right, title and interest held by the trustee, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy to the obligation secured by the lien as set forth in that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 11/29/2012 as Document No. 2012-1818967 amended on 12/20/2012 @ 20121975959 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, wherein this office is the duly appointed trustee. The original trustor (record owner at the time the Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded) was Stacey S. Kim and Felicitas V. Montiel and Juan Guerrero. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this State) at: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 13504 Dalewood Court La Mirada CA 90638. This sale is subject to a 90-day right of redemption pursuant to Civil Code 5715. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown above. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, reasonably estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, reasonably estimated to be: $6,200.08. Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, Hillsborough Collection Master Association, under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR. Date: 1/31/2014 McIntyre Law Group 15612 Graham Street Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-893-9919 For Sales Information: Please Call (714) 480-5690 Carolina Adadia TAC: 967706 PUB: 2/07 2/14 2/21/14.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 754121CA Loan No. 1595823064 Title Order No. 120008900-CA-MAI ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-16-2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-06-2014 at 9:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-24-2004, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 04 3054335, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: MARCELA SALAS, MARRIED AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Legal Description: LOT 134, OF TRACT NO 20572, IN THE CITY OF LA MIRADA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 553 PAGE(S) 3 TO 9 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $552,732.09 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 13203 BONA VISTA LN LA MIRADA, CA 90638 APN Number: 8044-016-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 01-28-2014 ALAW, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www. auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 ALAW IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. 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. A-4440749 02/07/2014, 02/14/2014, 02/21/2014

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. T-012645-CK (1) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: DASUNYUAN LLC, 4101 LAKEWOOD BL, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 (3) The location in California of the Chief Executive Office of the seller is: SAME (4) The name and business address of the buyer(s) are: ACAFIELD, INC, 12643 211 ST, LAKEWOOD, CA 90715 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADE-NAME, LEASEHOLD INTEREST & IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, GOODWILL of that certain business located at: 4101 LAKEWOOD BL, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at the said location is: SUNRISE CAFE (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is FEBRUARY 26, 2014, at the office of TOWER ESCROW INC, 23024 CRENSHAW BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90505, Escrow No. T-012645-CK, Escrow Officer: CINDIE KIM (8) Claims may be filed the same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filling claims is: FEBRUARY 25, 2014 (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business name(s) and addresses used by the Seller within three years before such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE Dated: JANUARY 29, 2014 ACAFIELD, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer(s) LA1381680 LC COMMUNITY NEWS 2/7/14

Trustee Sale No. : 20110134002406 Title Order No.: 110318353 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/11/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/19/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2516457 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: BARBARA ANN RICE, 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: 02/27/2014 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12605 EDDERTON AVENUE, LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA 90638 APN#: 8042-013-030 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 $526,636.66. 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20110134002406. 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: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772 www. nationwideposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 01/23/2014 NPP0226126 To: LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER 02/07/2014, 02/14/2014, 02/21/2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 9434-2081 TSG Order No.: 1534270 A.P.N.: 8061-003-023 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/06/2007. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 04/17/2007 as Document No.: 20070912774, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: JUAN CARLOS CUEVAS A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in LOT 444 OF TRACT NO. 15930, IN THE CITY OF LA MIRADA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 478, PAGE(S) 1 TO 8, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE ASPHALT AND HYDROCARBONS OF EVERY NATURE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN IN OR UNDER OR WHICH MAY BE PRODUCED FROM SAID LAND AS GRANTED BY LA MIRADA INVESTMENT CO, A COPARTNERSHIP TO ANDREW MCNALLY AND WILLIAM NORBERT MCNALLY DECEASED, ET AL, IN DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 4, 1953 IN BOOK 40889 PAGE 92 OFFICIAL RECORDS, WITHOUT RIGHT OF ENTRY ON THE SURFACE. ALSO EXCEPT AN UNDIVIDED 50% IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND MINERALS SITUATED 500 FEET OR MORE BELOW THE PRESENT NATURAL SURFACE OF SAID LAND WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY AS TO SAID LAND AS GRANTED TO THEODORE K. STERLING AND TIDE WATER ASSOCIATED AND COMPANY, A CORPORATION, BY DEEDS RECORDED JUNE 15, 1954 IN BOOK 44817 PAGE 86 AND 120 OFFICIAL RECORDS. Sale Date and Time: 03/03/2014 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14014 SALADA ROAD, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 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 in an "AS IS" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $424,215.57 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, https:// www.lpsasap.com/, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9434-2081. 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-7667751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: https://www.lpsasap.com/ or Call: (714)730-2727. NBS Default Services, LLC, Suzanne Castle "We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose." A-4441565 02/07/2014, 02/14/2014, 02/21/2014

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