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HMG EXCLUSIVE: EMPLOYEE ACCUSES CENTRAL BASIN DIRECTOR BOB APODACA OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT & RETALIATION

BY BRIAN HEWS Hews Media Group-Los Cerritos Community News has obtained a letter addressed to Abel Salinas, the Chief Ethics Officer for the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California, from a MWD employee accusing current Central Basin Municipal Water District Director and MWD Director Robert “Bob” Apodaca of sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, intimidation, and retaliation."

The ethics office “operates as an independent entity. It is responsible for protecting employees filing complaints, the confidentiality of sources and the due-process rights of those accused of violating MWD’s own ethics rules.

The employee, who submitted the letter anonymously, said that Apodaca was

“creating a hostile working environment” inside the massive agency.

The January 9, 2020 letter was also “carbon copied” to all MWD Directors, General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger, and MWD attorney Marsha Scully, but a spokesperson for the MWD would not confirm or deny the letter was circulated.

The two-page explicit letter describes in graphic detail the alleged perverted actions of Apodaca, who was accused of sexual harassment

in 2013 by Sigrid Lopez in a complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, case number BC528184.

HMG-LCCN was first to report on the complaint and eventual settlement, exclusively obtaining the settlement agreement, and later the actual investigation documents, that graphically detailed Apodaca’s exploitation of Lopez.

That case was settled for $670,000 using a Mutual Settlement and Release where Apodaca did not admit guilt and

Lopez promised not to take any further actions.

The actual cost was much more, as the settlement took many months with sources inside Central Basin saying the entire cost to ratepayers was upwards of $800,000.

The accusations in the MWD letter are eerily similar to what Lopez alleged Apodaca did and said to her in 2012-’13, including taking her shopping and showering her with gifts, his exploits while working for Coors Brewing, asking about the employees’ marital status, how his relationship with his common-law wife Caroline had deteriorated, how he takes Viagra, inappropriate comments and unwanted touching.

The complainant first alleged that Apodaca on “various occasions made

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LA MIRADA CANDIDATES MORSE & FOWLER USING SAREGAS TO ‘TAKE OVER’ CITY COUNCIL

LAKEWOOD OUTLINES MAJOR BUDGET CUTS IF TAX MEASURE DOES NOT PASS

BY BRIAN HEWS

At their Feb. 11 meeting, the City Council began reviewing the budget cuts needed if Measure L is not enacted by voters. The city’s budget is approximately $50 million a year, $10 million in cuts will be necessary if it does not pass.

The City looked at reductions in the number of Deputy Sheriffs protecting Lakewood, including the Special Assignment Officers who target crime hot-spots, such as increased burglaries or auto thefts in a neighborhood.

Reductions in the support staff that assist Deputies with crime scene fingerprinting and other services that improve the apprehension of criminals in Lakewood.

Reductions in the staff that maintain parks and city facilities, including less frequent restroom cleaning, less frequent mowing of athletic fields, and less frequent cleaning of parks.

Reductions in the hours that parks are lit and supervised at night, meaning fewer hours for recreational sports and higher risks for criminal activity in the parks.

Reductions in the staff at senior and community centers, meaning fewer activities at those facilities.

It’s campaign silly season in La Mirada as the usual suspects emerge , with the help of La Mirada City Councilman Andrew Sarega and his dad Ion, the two latest Sarega clones are District 5 candidate Matt Morse and District 4 candidate Jackie Fowler.

Seems as if Tony Aiello wasn’t available.

Sources around the city are telling the Lamplighter that this is an effort by Sarega to gain the majority on the City Council.

This while Sarega is still under a California Fair Political Practices Commission investigation for campaign finance violations; the investigation “remains open” as of Jan 13, 2020, according to FPPC spokesman Jay Wierenga.

Fowler is not trying to hide her allegiance to the Saregas; according to recently filed campaign finance reports, Fowler took $1,450 in campaign advertising materials as a donation from the Saregas.

The only other money the Fowler campaign has taken in is a $1,590 loan from Fowler herself.

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BY BRIAN HEWS

ARTIST VELAART in front of another mural he painted. The mural on the east wall of London's Pub in Artesia will have a similar mural-tribute to Kobe Bryant.

ARTESIA PUB WILL HAVE KOBE, GIANNA AND NIPSEY MURAL

BY BRIAN HEWS AND TAMMYE MCDUFF Vela, also known as Velaart on Instagram and social media, is a street artist that has been recognized from Los Angeles to New York. Vela began creating artwork from the moment he could lift a pencil.

Deeply inspired by his creative Argentinean family and cultivated upbringing, his roots echo loudly in his unique style of art.

Originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Vela began working with acrylics as his medium and while a teenager, advanced to large scale mural work. At the bright age of

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North American Aviation Dedication Ceremony At Columbia Memorial

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF A dedication ceremony was held at the Columbia Memorial Space Center on Friday, February 7th honoring the employees of North American Aviation / Downey, who developed and built the spacecraft responsible for placing Americans on the moon.

Many retirees attended the event that included informal and entertaining speeches from more than 60 former employees.

State Senator Bob Archuleta attended the event and honored the retirees The blessing of the benches was performed by Chuck Landry an NAA retiree. Landry recalled a story about Mike Collins, who flew the Apollo 11 command module around the moon.

Collins wrote an inscription on the wall of the module, and it has only recently been discovered, it read “Spacecraft 107, alias Apollo 11, Columbia to us, the best ship to come down the line.

God Bless her.”

The history of the benches began with Nolan Leatherman, a former North American Aviation employee, who often visited the National Museum of the Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and was dismayed when he saw monuments to other plane manufacturers but none mentioning North American Aviation.

“Many of the planes on display at Wright-Patterson were made at North American Aviation,” Leatherman said.

After a particular day on which a fleet of B-25 planes, known as “Tokyo Raiders”, the aircraft that flew in the Doolittle Raid of April 18, 1942, the first Allied airstrike on mainland Japan in World War II, flew into Wright-Patterson, Leatherman reached out to Ed Rusinek, editor of a national publication for North American Aviation retirees, and together solicited donations from employees to install a granite bench at Wright-Patterson.

The first bench placed at WrightPatterson was dedicated in August 2013 and the fundraising effort was so successful that additional benches were made and installed at other military museums in the United States.

The two benches that silently sit in front of the Columbia Space Museum are made of black granite and covered with etchings and images of projects from Vultee to Rocketdyne with the slogan “Where the Best Never Rest”.

North American Aviation design and built many aircraft including the T-28, F-86, B-45, F-100, F-107, X-10, X-15 and XB-70, all of which were flight tested at Edwards AFB. They contributed to the Apollo program building the second stage of the Saturn V rocket, its F-1 and J-2 engines, and the Apollo space capsule that took us to the moon and the Space Shuttle that followed.

The benches were donated to the space center by NAA retirees and Financial Partners Credit Union.

THE TWO BENCHES that sit in front of the Columbia Space Museum are made of black granite and covered with etchings and images of projects from Vultee to Rocketdyne with the slogan “Where the Best Never Rest." BELOW: two monuments dedicated to the Space Shuttle Challenger and Columbia crews.

Photo by Tammye McDuff.

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26TH ANNUAL BELLFLOWER BRAVO AWARDS HONOR HEROISM OF RESIDENTS

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF

Actor and restauratuer Danny Trejo was keynote speaker, KNBC reporter Alysha Del Valle hosted the event.

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he City of Bellflower honored thirteen heroes and two student essay winners at the 26th annual BRAVO Awards held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Bristol Civic Auditorium.

Actor, activist, and restaurateur Danny Trejo served as keynote speaker providing insight into life through his passion for food and achieving goals.

Alysha Del Valle is the traffic anchor and reporter for NBC4 Southern California’s morning newscast and returned as host of this year’s program.

Additional guest speakers included Los Angeles County 4th District Supervisor, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, and Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby.

Trejo, an actor with a prolific career in the entertainment industry is a Los Angeles native. Trejo began building his restaurant empire in L.A. in 2016, opening Trejo’s Tacos, followed by Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts. He now has eight Trejo’s Tacos locations in the Los Angeles area, including two new locations in the Original Farmer’s Market and in the Colony in West L.A. Trejo’s

THE 2020 BRAVO AWARD RECIPIENTS: Master of Ceremonies and program host was NBC4’s Alysha Del Valle, L.A. County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby and L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. Keynote Speaker was the fascinating actor and producer Danny Trejo who spoke of his life and helped to recognize award winners.

Coffee & Donuts has also proven to be just as successful and will continue to expand in the near future.

The BRAVO Awards honor individuals based in Bellflower who have performed outstanding acts of valor, heroism and community service during the past year. The award winners this year were: Detective Eric Saavedra, Deputy Ayub Manjra,

Deputy Brent Parriott, Deputy Steven Saldivar, Patricia Bateman, Asad Megally, Milt Gilman, Captain Daniel Murchison, Firefighter-Paramedic Jason Young, Firefighter-Paramedic Jeffrey Poster, Firefighter-Paramedic Adam Dominguez, Engineer Ronald Kusumi, Gregory Delahoussaye, Fernando Ruiz, and Andrew Ferrer.

This year’s ceremony honored many

things including deputies’ tactics to recover stolen goods, a citizen taking initiative to work with local youth, and a public safety volunteer dedicated to providing top-notch customer service.

The program also included the singing of the National Anthem by Lily Hightower, 1st place winner of the 2019 Arts Aloud Talent Show.

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Artesia Chamber Donates to Project Joy

By Tammye McDuff The Artesia Chamber of Commerce presented the Artesia City Council with a check for $500 in support of 2019 Project Joy, benefitting community programs at the regular meeting held Monday, February 10, 2020.

For more than twenty years, the City of Artesia Holiday Program has provided toys to hundreds of children in need annually. Last year, with the help of the Artesia-Cerritos Lion’s, Optimist, and Rotary Club’s, the LEAD Foundation, and the Community Christian Center, the City was able to expand the program to include “Project Joy”, a holiday assistance program where food boxes are provided to families during the holidays. Project Joy provided 50 Artesia families with a Thanksgiving dinner, and more than 80 families with a holiday dinner box complete with a turkey and all the fixings for a

EASY CHANGE TO MAKE SOCIAL SECURITY SOLVENT

BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE How many individuals will make $137,700 in 2020? This is the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax for this year. This increase will impact about 12 percent of the 171 million workers who are covered under Social Security.

People who make over $137,700 are not subject to Social Security tax this

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THE NEWLY REORGANIZED Artesia Chamber of Commerce is ramping up community involvement by donating $500 to Project Joy, a program that feeds families in need during the holiday season. special holiday meal.

This year, the City is once again has expanded Project Joy by partnering with local churches throughout the community.

The City and Chamber of Commerce will be partnering to collect canned food items,

allowing the community to come together to provide pantry staples which will help these families beyond the holiday season.

For more information or to donate items or food contact the Artesia City Hall at 562-865-6262.

year. Last year it was a $132,900. earnings because they have paid so The vast majority of working Ameri- much more into the fund. Do people cans, approximately 90%, will never who collect a million dollars a year know a year of life that they are not pay- or even a half million need to receive ing Social Security taxes. People who Social security compensation? They do make more are spared paying the tax on not. Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and Presiincome higher than the $137,700 cap. dent Trump and a multitude of others do There is also a limit on how much they not need a Social Security pension. can collect in monthly Social Security The poor people of the country benefits which changes a bit each year. struggle as they look at their paychecks, This year the max is $3,011 each month decreased by tax dollars they need for if you wait until your full retirement age. the basic necessities of life. Congress The prediction is that Social Secudoesn't worry about the impact that rity will be out of money in 2035. Some taxing the poor and the middle class argue that this won't happen. Some arhas. Why is Congress so worried about gue we need to increase the benefits age taxing someone who makes a million to 70 to secure continued funding. This dollars a year or more? simply means that Congress should millions of people also cut out having who die young will pay tax on Social Congress should also cut out to never receive a Security income having to pay tax on Social received by people cent of their Social Security benefits. over 75. Give the Security income received There is also the elderly a break. by people over 75. argument that workThis only amounts Give the elderly a break. ing people should to less than 3% start paying Social of Social Security Security taxes on receipts and elderly their benefits like health insurance and Americans could convert the small other fringe benefits. This would simply increase into groceries. If someone is mean killing off what is left of the paying social security tax on a million middle class and those barely making dollars a year, they are simply doing enough money now to survive. what 99% of all the other Americans are It's time for Congress and our Presi- doing. dent to raise the cap on income subject The boost in income to the Social to Social Security tax. For the next five Security fund would strengthen the proyears it needs to be increased to a milgram and save Americans down the road lion a year. The argument against this from financial cuts that will only spiral is that those who pay more will have to them further into economic woes. be compensated more in their monthly SEWER & DRAIN CLEAN-OUTS • FAUCETS • VIDEO SEWER INSPECTION • GAS LINES

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Downey Mayor's Corner It is my pleasure to be selected by my council colleagues to serve as the Mayor for 2020, and I want to thank you for having the confidence in me.

This is an exciting time for Downey, as it has been well over a decade since we’ve had a female Mayor and this is the first time Downey has had a Latina Mayor. Also, equally as monumenDowney Mayor tal is that this will Blanca Pacheco be the first time that we’ve had two females serving as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem in Downey.

You will continue to see improvements on local streets, city parks and city facilities from projects planned from the year five year capital improvement plan and Measure S. It is expected to generate approximately $10.2 million for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

This marks the 50th Anniversary of the Downey Civic Theatre. With funding made available through Measure S, we are conducting a complete renovation of the theatre plaza to create a vibrant public gathering place for patrons and visitors.

The star of the renovation will be a circular infinity fountain to display a unique “Tree of Life� sculpture. A celebratory event, “Imagine! Downey ~ 50th Anniversary of the Downey Theatre� will celebrate the theatre’s history, the vibrant arts in Downey and looking to the future of the theatre. This open house event will be held on April 18 th from 3 pm to 8 pm and will be free to the public. There will be indoor and outdoor activities including live music and performances with strolling entertainment in the newly renovated patio and plaza.

Multiple art exhibits are to be featured in the lobby and upstairs gallery, crafts for kids, a beer and wine garden, and food trucks. The theatre stage will be programmed with various vignettes with a wide range of local community talent To continue the tradition of giving back to the community, we will hold our third One Day of Service event on April 25th at 9:00 am at Rancho Los Amigos National

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For more information or to sign up please visit the city’s website or call 562904-7284.

This year our Public Works Department will be holding a Touch-a-Truck event at Independence Park. Come learn about the emergency vehicles, transport vehicles, tow trucks, public health and safety trucks and buses that service our city. Children are welcome! There will be food trucks,crafts, games and educational exhibits that the whole family can enjoy.

The event will be held on May 9th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Our next Ride & Stride event will take place on May 17th. With funding made possible through a grant from METRO, our local streets will be transformed into safe open spaces for thousands of residents and visitors to ride their bikes, walk and play and spend quality time with family, friends and neighbors.

There will be food vendors, music, and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. The Downey Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Street Faire on the same day.

Every summer we hold our Summer Concerts Series at Furman Park. Along with the food vendors and music entertainment, this summer already looks to be something to look forward to.

Mayor’s Movie Night at the Columbia Memorial Space Center is returning! Last year’s first event was a huge success. This year we will again have food vendors and a family friendly movie, that will incorporate the Girls in Stem program.

My Mayor’s Award for this year will be the “Mayor’s Impact Award�. Every person adds to the greatness within our community yet there are certain individuals whose contributions in improving the quality of life of Downey residents are particularly noteworthy. I want to recognize those individuals who have made an impact in your life.

The recipient of the Mayor’s Impact Award will be recognized at a city council meeting for their exceptional service to the Downey community For a nomination form, please visit downeyca.org.

Lastly, I am launching the Mayor’s Instagram Photo Contest. For more information please visit downeyca.org/instacontest. I look forward to a great year!

LA MIRADA PET VACCINATION AND LICENSING CLINIC La Mirada is offering a Pet Vaccination and Licensing Clinic at La Mirada Regional Park on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Pet owners will have the opportunity to renew or obtain new animal licenses and purchase pet vaccines at affordable rates.

Low cost vaccines include $7 for both and cat rabies. Proof of a prior Rabies vaccine should be provided by pet owners to ensure a 3-year rabies vaccination for their pet in-

stead of a 1-year vaccination. Valid proof in the form of a rabies certificate, license renewal notice, or license tag is acceptable.

Other services offered will include roundworm deworming, tapeworm deworming, and micro chipping. Only cash or credit card payments will be accepted for veterinary services. Checks will also be accepted for animal licenses. See cityoflamirada. org. for more information.

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CRIME SUMMARIESLA MIRADA

Notable Arrests Thirteen suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations.

Residential Burglary An afternoon burglary was reported on the 15000 block of Fairhope Dr. A daytime burglary was reported on the 14700 block of Excelsior Dr. Vehicle Burglary A morning window smash burglary was reported on the 14400 block of Rosecrans Ave. A daytime burglary was reported on the 15300 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. A daytime burglary was reported on the 12300 block of La Pomelo Rd. A late night burglary was reported on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd.

Grand Theft Auto An attempted auto theft was reported stolen on the 13900 block of Valley View Ave. A sedan was reported stolen on the 15300 block of Alondra Blvd.

A stolen van was recovered on the 14600 block of Figueras Rd.

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Takeover at 10:40 p. m. on the 8200 block of Walker St. where two vehicles were reportedly doing donuts in the parking lot.

Screeching was heard for approximately 20 minutes.

Petty Theft at 10:54 p. m. on the 8400 block of Moody St. – The caller reported the theft of his beer, police were unable to locate the subject but the victim had a video, loss was valued at $30.

Petty Theft at 5:44 p.m. on the 7600 block of Cory Cir. A barbecue was stolen from the front porch valued at $200.

Assault/Battery at 4:29 a.m. on the 7700 block of Valley View St. – The caller stated that his father was throwing glass at walls and getting in their faces. Police made contact and determined that there was a verbal altercation between father and son. All parties except the father left the residence.

Arrest at 7:09 p.m. near Coyote Creek & Walker – While on foot patrol, police contacted a subject under the bridge.

The 26-year-old Cerritos resident was subsequently arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and transported to Orange County Jail.

Welfare Check on the 5600 block of Orangethorpe Ave. – The reporting party requested a welfare check on the resident, who was last seen on January 2. Police found the windows and doors locked and secured. Police decided to breach the residence. They located the subject conscious and breathing, having fallen and vomited. Paramedics were called and the subject was transported to the hospital.

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NORWALK HOSTS MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST

SENATOR BOB ARCHULETA representative, Tony Perez, presents a certificate of congratulations to Norwalk City Mayor Margarita Rios commemorating the City’s 50th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.

The City of Norwalk held its annual Mayor’s prayer breakfast this past Wednesday while also marking the event’s 50th year.

Hosted by the Door of Hope Youth and Family Resource Center, the event’s theme of “Love is the Bridge Towards Healing: Lead the Path” was held at the DoubleTree Hotel and was attended by over 200 local residents and members of the clergy.

The keynote address was delivered

by Deputy Lori Kammer of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department who recounted, to the overflow crowd, her harrowing experience in surviving the October 17, 2017 Las Vegas shooting and subsequent support she and her fam-

ily received from the Norwalk community en route to her recooperation.

Kammer recalled her initial reaction to having been shot in the hip which she initially likened it to a painful bee sting only to later experience a level of pain she “wouldn’t wish on anybody.”

She recalled, with emotion, the ongoing support she received from her colleagues and urged the mesmerized crowd to visit the victim’s memorial when they next visit Las Vegas.

“This is one of the highlights and most uplifting events of the year,” Perez noted. “Deputy Kammer’s recount of hers, and her husband’s, experience really inspired those in attendance to appreciate each and every day.”

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February 14, 2020

Patented CBD Products Deemed 'Game Changers' New products use Liposomal Technology, achieving an absorption rate of up to 95%.

BY BRIAN HEWS Startup CBD and vitamin supplement company Vasayo emerged on the health and wellness scene less than three years ago and, after only two years, earned an award as one of the “Top 50 Healthcare Companies in the World” by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare.

Vasayo’s patented CBD One products are THC Free, Non-GMO, Organic Compliant.

All products are produced entirely in the US, from plant to package.

With an array of cannabidiol-based items flooding the market with products displayed for sale everywhere from 7-11 Stores to Big 5 Sporting Goods locations, CBD has emerged as an intriguing product credited with improving lives and supporting health from the brain to the skin to the urinary tract, just to name a few noted benefits.

However, the hemp plant that CBD is derived has been around for thousands and thousands of years.

According to local Vasayo product representative Lily Martini, the global community has rediscovered the power of hemp, and public opinion has swung

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open the door to its uses.

Martini claims that financial forecasters have projected that by 2022, the hemp market is projected to be worth $22 billion.

Vasayo states their edge in becoming the leader of the pack with their product offerings is their patented delivery system, something Vasayo calls “the liposome advantage”.

Liposomal technology was actually developed in the early 60’s to facilitate the delivery of chemotherapy to cancer patients.

It was discovered that when ingredients were introduced into the body coated in a protective Liposomal membrane, liposomes protected those nutrients during the digestive process and improved its absorption/bioavailability.

The result, nutrients pass through the harsh environment of the digestive system intact for optimal absorption and use by the body, at up to a rate of 95%.

Martini also points out that CBD isn’t the only products that Vasayo produces that benefit from the use of liposomal technology.

In fact, she said that Vasayo actually first produced a successful line of vitamin supplements before they developed their two CBD products, a cream and a tincture oil form.

According to Martini, Vasayo’s vitamin supplements sell at the same pace as its much-touted CBD One line as a result of the high absorption rate provided by its patented liposomaldelivery technology.

For example, Martini claims that Vasayo’s Sleep Micromyst product is one of her top-sellers.

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That is followed by their organic superfood blend multivitamin/mineral complex called Core Complete, as well as their Renew Mircogel improving joint health are all her customer’s favorites.

Martini shared that her and many members of her local Southern California brand partner sales team just returned from Vasayo’s annual product conference in Orlando, FL and returned with their newest items, a liposomal-delivered line of beauty products referred to as Beleza.

Martini says that what’s so exciting about these new skin and beauty products is that the owner of the liposomal technology patent for the products is none other than the one-and-only Warren Buffet who personally selected Vasayo’s as its exclusive marketing

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Martini recognizes that some consumers have commented that Vasayo’s products seem to-good-to-be -true, so she recommends that customers call to ask her questions.

Customers can find Vasayo’s website at www.vasayocbd.store where they can try the products to experience the patented liposome advantage for themselves.

She also proudly points out that roughly half of her ‘brand partners” started off as retail customers who now take advantage of Vasayo’s distribution program, especially Vasayo newly launched Veterans Program with its accompanying exclusive Rewards Plan.

Lily can be reached toll-free at (844) GOT-CBD1.

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NIKO-NIKO AT THE CERRITOS TOWNE CENTERBEST BENTO IN TOWN

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF This casual Japanese joint serves amazing Bento lunch specials, sushi, salads, udon, and fresh tempura rolls.

Conveniently tucked away in a corner adjacent to Regal Edwards Cinemas in Cerritos, this quiet little restaurant has an extensive menu and amazing customer service.

Niko Niko Sushi is changing the rules of the sushi game. They take pride in constantly coming up with great promotions designed around their customer’s taste buds. Most of the specials are time limited and crafted for monthly promotions, to enjoy ‘a great deal on your favorite meal, every time’.

When we say extensive menu, we mean just that. Niko offers lunch special Bento boxes for $9.50, from soft-shell crab to Mango Ceviche and all under a $15 price point, over 20 items to mix and match with appetizers or a salad.

While attending the Lunar New Year celebration at Cerritos Towne Center, HMG stopped in on this quaint little place. Even though there were hundreds of people in the Center, there was plenty of seating either inside or out on the pa-

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tio. We were seated almost immediately and our order taken within five minutes.

We ordered the three item Bento combo with more than enough food for two.

Sushi combinations offer ten different options each, offering from two to four different rolls and up to 25 sushi pieces, easily enough for two people, a date night with a enough food to fill you up and a price that is more than reasonable.

Niko offers an assortment of soups and specials of Udon - a type of thick, wheat flour noodle used frequently in Japanese cuisine. Niko offers a variety of flavors: plain, tempura, chicken or beef and seafood.

We counted over 50 different varieties of sushi from fresh roll, cooked roll and tempura roll. And to top off your experience Niko offers Sake, beer, wine and of course dessert, the Mochi ice cream was the best, a mixture of green tea, mango, strawberry and vanilla flavors.

Party platters serve up to 64 pieces and all for around $100.

Our waiter was ‘Jeff’ and he certainly did implement their motto when he stated “The key to our success is simple: providing quality consistent food that tastes great every single time. We pride ourselves on serving our customers delicious genuine dishes”.

Niko Niko Sushi is located at 12731 Towne Center Drive, Suite F and is postmates and doordash friendly. For more information and a full menu call 562.865.2949 or visit the website at nikonikocerritos.com

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NIKO NIKO Sushi’s Bento Box comes with miso soup, salad with ginger dressing, three different six-piece rolls and white rice. Seen at left is their Crunchy Hand Roll with shrimp tempura.

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INDOOR GARDEN SUCCESS WITH PROPER WATERING

SET PLANTS on saucers filled with pebbles. The excess water collects in the tray and the pebbles elevate the container above the water to eliminate the need to empty the water that collects in the saucer.

BY MELINDA MYERS Too much of a good thing can mean death for indoor plants. Overwatering is a good example of this and a common problem for indoor gardeners.

For others it’s the opposite extreme, allowing plants to go too dry. Knowing when to water your indoor plants can increase gardening success and eliminate the stress of uncertainty.

The first step is to throw away your watering schedule.

Start watering plants based on their individual need not the date on the calendar. Consider the type of plant, container material and size as well as other growing conditions.

Get to know your plants by checking the plant tag, online resources and books.

Those native to tropical climates or wet soils such as peace lily, baby tears and papyrus prefer moist soil.

Plants from drier locations like cacti, succulents, Chinese evergreens, ponytail palm and snake plants do best when the soil dries between watering.

Evaluate the indoor growing conditions.

Plants located in bright light and warm homes where the humidity is low lose moisture faster and need more frequent watering.

Cooler homes, higher humidity and lower light conditions mean longer stretches between watering plants.

Adjust watering as the seasons change.

Shorter, often gray days of winter mean plants dry out more slowly. When the heat and air conditioner are turned on, the humidity level drops and plants dry out more quickly. Plus, many plants rest in winter and prefer drier soil.

Check plants growing in small pots, breathable terra cotta containers and fast draining growing mixes more often and water as needed.

Plants growing in larger containers and those made of plastic, glazed ceramic and similar materials dry out more slowly.

Use your finger to determine when plants need to be watered.

Stick your finger an inch or so below the soil surface of small pots.

You’ll need to go a finger length deep for larger containers.

And for succulents and cacti feel the soil through the drainage holes on the bottom of the pot. Water thoroughly until the excess runs out the drainage holes as needed.

Extend the time between watering with self-watering pots and watering aids.

These have reservoirs that slowly provide water to plants over time.

Or amend the soil with a moistureretaining product like wool pellets (wildvalleyfarms.com).

This organic and sustainable product holds 20% of its weight in water and slowly releases it into the soil when needed.

The wetting agents in most potting mixes lose effectiveness after a month or two. These pellets continue working long after this, so you’ll be watering less often.

Make watering easy, so it feels like an opportunity to enjoy each individual plant instead of a chore.

Use a watering can with a long narrow spout, making it easy to apply water over the entire soil surface and under the leaves and crown of the plant.

This reduces the risk of disease that can occur when the top growth remains wet.

Set plants on saucers or trays filled with pebbles.

The excess water collects in the tray and the pebbles elevate the container above the water.

This eliminates the need to empty the water that collects and remains in the saucer for more than thirty minutes.

With more experience watering indoor plants, it will become second nature.

That means you’ll have more time and opportunity to enjoy and even expand your indoor garden.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Wild Valley Farms for her expertise to write this article. Her web site is www.

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CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS BASKETBALL DIVISION 4 AA PLAYOFFS

Road warrior Norwalk squad stuns fourth-seeded St. Margaret’s behind starting unit

BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO-The Norwalk High boys basketball team has played inside the friendly confines of its own gymnasium just three times since Dec. 9. Despite being on the road for

over 75 percent of the season, the Lancers and head coach Brent Campanelli don’t mind.

Being on the road does have its perks and the Lancers used that to their advantage as they shocked St. Margaret’s High, the fourth-seeded team in the CIF-Southern Section’s Division 4 AA 60-48 this past Wednesday night, improving to 17-11. Norwalk, which finished in third place in the Suburban League, draws another road game tonight against Flintridge Prep.

“That was a big focal point to start the year when we made the schedule,” Campanelli said. “So, I think that aspect of it helped us being prepared to be able to travel. Granted, we didn’t travel this far, but it definitely helped. We played

a tough non-league schedule; that’s for sure. We know what the Suburban League is like. So, we had to prep for that. These guys have worked so hard for three years. I wanted them to have the opportunity to get in. That’s why we had to put them on the road all year, and if they got in, we knew we would be going on the road. We want to keep playing for sure.”

Norwalk’s last trip to the postseason, which came during the 2015-2016 campaign, was also the last time the program finished above .500 (14-13).

The 17 victories are the most in over 21 seasons and this is the first time since the 2009-2010 season that any Norwalk team has advanced to the second round of the playoffs.

The Tartans never led in the contest and the game was tied just once, 2-2 almost three minutes in. At 7-5, the Lancers reeled off eight straight points to have their first double-digit lead with 5:23 remaining in the half. Norwalk’s suffocating defense caused the Academy League champions to turn the ball over 10 times in the first half and connect on six of 19 shots from the field in that time.

The hosts would creep back and try to take control of the game by scoring nine straight points later in the second quarter. However, consecutive baskets from senior Chris Herrera and a buzzerbeating basket from senior Pablo Juarez enabled Norwalk to hold a 21-17 halftime lead.

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nity to turn them over a little bit because they might not have seen the defense we were trying to run,” Campanelli said. “It sure it won’t be a secret anymore. But we took care of the basketball, and that comes down to [the] seniors.”

Will Kenner opened the second half drawing the Tartans back to within a basket. But any chance of a second half rally was dashed when Norwalk reeled off nine straight point to lead 30-19 almost three minutes into the second half.

Norwalk outscored St. Margaret’s by 10 points in the third quarter with all the scoring coming from its starters.

While the Lancers didn’t shoot well either in the first half, Campanelli credits his starters and supporting cast as to is defensive performance through the first three quarters.

“The simple answer is Kevin Garrett, Pablo Juarez, Chris Herrera, Jayden Williams, Miguel Fernandez, Julian Price,” Campanelli said. “I could keep going down the list. [Senior Armando Castellanos], [senior] Daniel [Recinos]; guys that played and the bench…every one of those guys were locked in for two days, and they stuck to the game plan.

They took more charges tonight than I think we took all of January, and bottom line, it was on them and that’s why we got it done.”

Senior Kevin Garrett matched his career-high of 19 points that he set five days prior against Bellflower High and had six rebounds and two steals. Herrera added 18 points, grabbed five rebounds

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JOHN GLENN’S PLAYOFF DROUGHT ENDS WITH RARE POSTSEASON VICTORY, BLANKS LENNOX ACADEMY

BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER The John Glenn High boys soccer program hasn’t had much history in the postseason since the school was founded in 1962. Before this season, Glenn had made 11 trips to the CIF-Southern Section divisional playoffs, winning just twice in 13 games.

The Eagles last made it to the playoffs in 2012, first beating Burbank High 2-1 in double overtime in a wild card affair before falling to Saddleback High 3-2 (5-4 in penalty kicks) in the first round. Now, this season’s team is setting a new standard by shutting out visiting Lennox Academy 4-0 this past Monday evening in a Division 6 wild card tilt.

“It’s what I’ve been telling the boys,” said Glenn head coach Hugo EncisoRojas. “Last season, we were also not too far away from the playoffs. I know this was our first goal ever since I took over the program; to make the playoffs.

Not win CIF, but just make [the] playoffs, and then take it one step at a time.

I’m really happy for them because now they know what it feels like to play a CIF game. Now they know what it feels like to win. So, we hope that they keep chasing that feeling and that they set the example for the future generations.”

Glenn’s first playoff win came in 1985 following four consecutive playoff

TRANSITION FROM WINTER TO SPRING MEANS EXTREMELY BUSY TIME FOR ATHLETICS

BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER While the CIF-Southern Section basketball and soccer divisional playoffs began at the beginning of the week, baseball and softball games begin on Saturday with the rest of the spring sports starting their seasons this upcoming week. Here’s a look of what’s on tap for the eight area schools in the upcoming week.

BOYS SOCCER Artesia High, ranked sixth in Division 4, blanked Crescenta Valley High 2-0 this past Wednesday in a first round game and will visit Culver City High today. The Pioneers, champions of the 605 League, improved to 16-3-3 and have not lost in 13 straight games.

Cerritos High, which had not been to the playoffs since 2000, edged Pomona High 2-1 this past Monday in a Division 6 wild card game, then got past eighth ranked St. Genevieve High 3-2 two days later to improve to 9-12-2. The Dons, winners of four straight games and five of their last six, will host Charter Oak High today. The nine wins are the most for the program since the 2003-2004 season when that team went 9-15-3.

The fourth ranked team in Division 3, Norwalk High, defeated California High 2-1 this past Wednesday in first round action. The Lancers (16-4-1), champions of the Suburban League,

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losses from 1975-1984 and the program had been outscored 34-6 in its first eight playoff games. But against the Panthers, who finished in third place in the Coastal League, the Eagles went to work early in the second half. After a scoreless first half that saw Glenn take just four shots on goal, with the best chance coming in the 14th minute off the foot of junior midfielder Sergio Velez, senior midfielder Juan Prudencio’s attempt five minutes into the second half sailed off to the right.

But five minutes later, and amidst a mad scramble in front of Lennox Academy’s Mauricio Munoz, senior defender Felix Perez found paydirt while on his back to make it 1-0. A minute later, Velez crossed a nifty pass to junior forward Edgar Ramirez and his header made it 2-0. Building off the sudden momentum, senior defender Enrique Mayen made it 3-0 in the 53rd minute.

“Even though we did dominate, I don’t know if it was sluggish as much as the first CIF game jitters,” Enciso-Rojas said of the first half. “I think we were attacking, but we lacked the clarity in the last third and fourth of the field. I told the boys at halftime, ‘I think we are the better team. Now we have to get rid of the nerves, and I’m glad you guys are nervous because it means you care’.

“Again, I think the nerves kind of distracted them from playing the way they normally play,” Enciso-Rojas later said. “A little bit more of a combination playing, and that got us there. And then set pieces were key, too. We worked hard on set pieces and in games like this, it makes a big difference.”

Glenn clearly dominated the second half, taking 13 more shots and when the game had concluded, the Eagle had outshot the Panthers 17-4. Freshman

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travel to Chaffey High today.

Valley Christian High, which has not lost since Dec. 13, began the HMG-CN Sports Editor Division 6 Loren Kopff playoffs with a 4-3 win against Wiseburn Da Vinci High this past Wednesday in a contest that was decided by penalty kicks. The Defenders, champions of the Olympic League, improved to 15-2-3, host Cate High today.

third place in the 605 League. First round action began on Feb. 13 for four other area schools.

Cerritos, the champions of the 605 League for the second straight season, hosted North Torrance High in Division 4 action. The Lady Dons (12-4-3) are winners of 20 straight 605 League contests.

Gahr High, which has advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2003, visited Wiseburn Da Vinci in a Division 5 first round game. The Lady Gladiators, ranked eighth in the division, are 14-7-2.

La Mirada High, ranked fifth in Divi-

GIRLS SOCCER Whitney High was blasted by Schurr High 9-0 this past Tuesday to end its at 14-7-0. The Lady Wildcats finished in

JOHN GLENN HIGH senior midfielder Juan Galvan battles for possession with Jonathan Bonilla of Lennox Academy in this past Monday’s CIF-Southern Section Division 6 wild card game. Glenn blanked the Panthers 4-0 to earn the program’s first postseason win since 2012. Ironically, that was the last time Glenn had reached the playoffs. Photo by Armando Vargas, Contributing photographer.

midfielder Christian Mendez capped off the scoring in the 70th minute to keep Glenn’s season-long balanced scoring attack going. With only 12 players plus two goalkeepers, nine players have found the back of the net this season, led by Ramirez, who now has seven goals. Even more impressive has been the tandem play of the two goalkeeperssophomore Jimmy Torres and freshman

Andrew Barragan, both of whom saw action in the contest. The two have combined for five shutouts this season and the Eagles have allowed 31 goals in 19 games entering this past Wednesday’s first round game at Ganesha High.

“They’ve been pretty even,” EncisoRojas said. “Throughout the season, we’ve started Jimmy and Barragan, who’s really talented, but also just a

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sion 2, hosted the Rosary Academy in a first round game and entered the contest at 15-4-4 while Olympic League champion Valley Christian began Division 5 action against Santa Ana High at home.

The Lady Defenders, ranked third, are 13-2-2.

BOYS BASKETBALL Artesia fell to Sage Hill High 68-56 this past Wednesday in a Division 4 AA first round game and concludes the season at 15-14.

Cerritos, champions of the 605 League, posted a 70-63 home win against San Juan Hills High this past Wednesday, improving to 22-7. The Dons, ranked seventh in Division 3 AA, visits 14th ranked La Salle High tonight.

In Division 2 A action, La Mirada defeated Dominguez High 56-50 this past Wednesday to improve to 17-12.

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Continued from page 11 The Matadores visit top-ranked Ribet Academy tonight.

Valley Christian knocked off Garden Grove High 75-64 this past Wednesday in a Division 3 A first round game. The fourth-ranked Defenders (20-8) will travel to Santa Monica-based Pacifica Christian High tonight.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Artesia, the third ranked team in Division 5 AA travelled to Nuview Bridge High on Feb. 13. The Lady Pioneers are 21-7, but 18-0 outside of 6-5 League competition.

Cerritos hosted 14th ranked Corona Del Mar High on Feb. 13 in a Division 3 AA first round game. The Lady Dons, champions of the 605 League, are 17-11.

Norwalk began Division 4 AA action on Feb. 13 with a road game against Westlake High. The Lady Lancers are 12-13.

Valley Christian travelled to fifthranked Eisenhower High on Feb. 13 in a Division 3 A first round tilt. The Lady Defenders are 12-15.

In Division 4 AA action, Whitney visited sixth-ranked Bassett High on Feb. 13 in a first round game. The Lady Wildcats are 12-14 BASEBALL Artesia will host Rosemead High on Tuesday, then travel to Bell Gardens High on Thursday in pool play action of the Newport Elks Tournament while Cerritos faces Edison High in the Downey Tournament on Saturday before hosting Northwood High on Thursday in pool play action of the Newport Elks Tournament.

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Gahr, ranked second in Division 2, travels to Dana Hills High on Saturday in the first round of the El Dorado Steakhouse Tournament, then visits Loyola High on Thursday in pool play action of the Newport Elks Tournament.

Glenn will entertain Bellflower High on Thursday while second ranked La Mirada faces third ranked Orange Lutheran High on Wednesday at California State University, Fullerton in a CIF-SS Division 1 clash.

Valley Christian hosts St. Anthony High for a Saturday doubleheader, then welcomes in Nogales High on Thursday in pool play action of the Newport Elks Tournament while Whitney’s season opener isn’t until Feb. 25 when is hosts Santa Ana Valley High.

SOFTBALL Artesia, which is on the CIF-SS Division 4 watchlist, will be home to Fountain Valley High on Tuesday and Legacy High on Thursday while Cerritos will be participating in the Savanna Showcase with a pair of games on Saturday.

Gahr, on the CIF-SS Division preseason watchlist, begins its season on Thursday at La Habra High while Glenn is scheduled to host Anaheim High on Tuesday and Norwalk on Thursday.

La Mirada, like Cerritos, will play a pair of games on Saturday in the Savanna before hosting Godinez High on Thursday while Valley Christian faces Ramona High and Sonora High, both at Sonora as part of the Savanna Showcase. The Lady Defenders also host Legacy College Prep on Tuesday.

Whitney is scheduled to host Long Beach Cabrillo High on Tuesday before visiting Brethren Christian High on Thursday.

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The Sarega/Aiello Circus is Back in Town In 2017 the Lamplighter reported on a wide-ranging dark money campaign finance controversy involving Andrew Sarega and his running mate Tony Aiello.

The controversy involved an obscure committee called Residents for a Better La Mirada (RBLM) that attempted to influence the La Mirada City Council race.

Campaign documents obtained by HMG-LML from the La Mirada City Clerk’s office showed large donations from a shady La Habra based construction company to RBLM. The money was used to slam District 1 candidate John Lewis and District 2 candidate and incumbent Pauline Deal with negative direct mail advertisements.

Due to redistricting, Deal was running against incumbent Andrew Serega, while Lewis was running for the newly created District 1 against Tony Aiello and others.

RBLM mailed out campaign “hit pieces� against Deal and Lewis to La Mirada residents in District 1 and District 2.

Many La Mirada residents called and emailed HMG-LML angry with the mailers and the content that blasted Deal and Lewis. Sarega won, but Aiello lost miserably.

The Lamplighter found that the offensive mailers were printed in Texas, at the Print Place, located at 1130 Avenue H East in Arlington.

An examination of Fowler’s campaign finance documents show that she printed her advertising materials, including a door hangar, at the Print Place.

In addition, it seems as if Fowler is hesitant to let La Mirada residents know who paid for the door hanger.

The FPPC recommends that door hangers have a campaign disclaimer, letting people know who paid for the advertisement.

February 14, 2020 Fowler chose not to print the campaign disclaimer on her door hanger.

Recently, the Lamplighter learned that the Saregas were also supporting Morse and emailed him asking if the Saregas were involved in his campaign.

In emails to the Lamplighter, Morse said “I am running my own campaign and will serve independently.�

When pressed, Morse answered, “I have known Andrew and family for a very long time and saw him grow up. When I decided to run for council he provided me with a lot of information regarding elections‌but I am running my own campaign.â€?

Morse’s’ campaign finance documents show a different story.

Like Fowler, Morse recently delivered a campaign door hanger to residents in District 5.

The door hanger was printed at the same Print Place the Saregas, Aiello, and Fowler used.

In addition, like Fowler, it seems as if Morris is hesitant to let La Mirada residents know who paid for the door hanger Bucking the FPPC recommendation, Morse chose not to print the campaign disclaimer on his door hanger.

And the connection to the Sarega’s is undeniable, both candidates’ door hangars looked almost identical and closely resemble the website that was used for an unsuccessful congressional campaign Sarega managed.

One resident, who did not want to be identified, told the Lamplighter, “the Sarega’s are bad news for La Mirada. Andrew misses a lot of meetings, the city is doing great, ranked 11th in the state in financial soundness, the city was recently ranked one of the safest in the country, yet many of the votes are 4 to 1, with Sarega voting no.

And with Sarega, you know that that sleazy Tony Aiello will be right behind him, trying to get his seat on the council.�

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It’s just that Jimmy came up with the flu over the last two weeks and he missed two or three games. We tried to start Andrew, who was in better rhythm, and then we put Jimmy in there to close out the first half and start the second.”

Glenn, which improved to 8-8-3 after the win, has not had a winning campaign since its last trip to the playoffs. In the 2011-2012 campaign, Glenn finished 8-7-4 and came in third place in the Suburban League. The Eagles finished in second place in the 605 League, which is the highest league placing since sharing the Suburban League crown in the 2001-2002 season. Glenn’s dream season would come to an end after falling to Ganesha 6-0.

“We kind of expected to get a little bit of a better seeding if we won this game,” Enciso-Rojas said. “But there’s no question that boys now are up for the challenge. They’re already doing their research. I think that team beat Artesia in the preseason [1-0] and I told them, ‘well, there you go, that’s soccer and we very well could have very easily beat Artesia, too’. Now, we have to take advantage of the momentum we have.”

Continued from page 10 and dished out three assists while junior Jayden Williams pitched in with 10 points and eight rebounds. All five starters combined for all but two points and three field goals attempted.

As to if this was the biggest victory Campanelli, who needs one more to reach 50 for his time at Norwalk, has ever tasted, he didn’t hesitate to think about the answer.

“It’s not even close,” Campanelli said.

“We beat La Mirada my second year; we battled those guys tough. We lost to Mayfair by two last year. We battled them tough this year. I think before this, it probably would have been our tournament championship. And then simply winning on senior night five days ago was huge. But this is definitely the biggest one for me. No doubt about it.

“But speaking to my four years here, if [former head coach and current assistant coach] Jim Webster wasn’t here, he doesn’t convince us to play that zone,” he continued. “If he’s not here, we don’t do it, and we don’t win without him. So, I’ve got to give it up to him. He really paved the way a long time ago for me.”

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Ruben Suarez and Patricia Suarez, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 06/01/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1202829 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 04/09/2020 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES-NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 709,365.07 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE THE TRUSTEE 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, A 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 the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 18027 Point Arguello Pl, Cerritos, CA 90703 A.P.N.: 7030-025-031 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

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 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: $ 709,365.07.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S 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 this 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 (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01491-CA. 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: February 6, 2020 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 LCCN 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/20

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“Mr. Apodaca told me that I should cover my sexy legs because they drive an old man crazy, and that my legs are causing a distraction.”

Similar to Lopez’ 2013 accusations, she stated that Apodaca told her, “he used to have a multi-million dollar budget at Coors to wine and dine politicians with women and booze; he also offered to take me shopping and buy expensive clothes if I modeled them first.”

Intimidation was a big part of Apodaca’s actions, with Lopez and other women at Central Basin alleging that Apodaca said he would get them fired if they reported him.

The complainant in the letter alleged similar actions, “Mr. Apodaca insisted that I sit next to him at a recent lunch.

Because he is my superior I felt an obligation to do what he asked. As I was sitting next to him, he placed his hand on my upper leg. During the conversation he asked about my marital status.”

“He asked me to be a ‘special friend’ with ‘paid privileges,’ I told him I was married. He said that was OK, then he talked about his wife Caroline and how their relationship was that of a servant to

ning, but it really depends on how much energy I have. We are going to try and push through into the night and early morning, but for sure the outline will be done tonight.” Vela says it usually takes two days to complete a mural, “if I get inspired I will continue to work until it is done.”

Judging from his other works that can be found on Instagram @velaart and his website lavelaart.com, we hope he finishes the tribute to Kobe, Gianna, and Nipsey quickly.

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“This distinction further validates AuditBoard as the market leader and innovator in the audit, risk, and compliance space as we continue to build world-class software solutions.”

twenty-three, Vela has created hundreds of paintings and murals. While his artwork often reflects his South American roots, Vela also sheds light on what some may consider controversial and socially engaged subject matter. Fueled by strong emotion, Vela finds balance in his art, contrasting vibrant colors with dark imagination.

His artwork can be found throughout the United States, several Santa Fe locations have showcased his work, including galleries, municipal buildings, and countless businesses and homes.

He also balances his love of art with his participation in community projects, teaching artwork to children and teenagers, and involvement with activism focused on social change.

Through his art, Vela hopes to continue to beautify the world and touch many lives along the way. "The journey of life is similar to the prayer of dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor, it's to enjoy each step along the way,” said Vela.

Vela’s work can be seen at Isotopes Stadium Mural, Downtown Albuquerque, El Paso, Las Cruces, Mountain View, La Montanita and Los Angeles.

After the death of Kobe and seven others, including his daughter Gianna, Vela was saddened and then inspired, creating four larger than life murals commemorating Bryant’s legacy.

“My first piece started in Boyle Heights, I painted two Kobe murals and it blew up on social media,” said Vela, “it was great sharing Kobe and the tribute to his life.

Artesia’s own London’s Pub & Grill owner Raj Patel saw the murals and reached out to Vela, who was more than happy to contribute.

Now the popular restaurant , located at 11651 Artesia Blvd in Artesia, California, will have a Vela mural dedicated to Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and Nipsey Hussle.

With his cousin Luciano Volonte as his assistant and fellow artist, the two began to map out the wall, organizing paints, setting out to work on the mural this past Wednesday evening, February 12th.

“I can usually finish a piece in one eve-

Reductions in the number of recreational classes and programs offered.

Reductions in the amount of tree planting, trimming and cleanup that Lakewood can afford, including slower cleanup after storms and windy days.

City Manager Thaddeus McCormack noted that this was just an initial list of possible cuts and more would be needed to achieve the full $10 million of spending reductions.

Council members spoke in concern about how Lakewood would look and the quality of life for residents with that level of cuts in services. Council Member Steve Croft noted that Measure L would cost the average resident $50 a year, or $1 a week.

Mayor Todd Rogers said that he never thought he would support a tax, but he reluctantly had come to support Measure L as the best solution for Lakewood’s situation.

Rogers said he was partly persuaded because 60% of the tax would be paid by non-residents who shop at Lakewood Center and other merchants in town, which he said was fair given that non-residents benefit from the good roads, public safety and other services that Lakewood provides. That level of tax payment by nonresident shoppers eases the tax burden on Lakewood residents for maintaining city services.

Rogers said he was also persuaded because if Lakewood doesn’t raise its sales tax for its own locally controlled use, then L.A. County or another regional agency will likely raise it soon by the same ¾--cent level for their own purposes, which rarely bring full benefits back to Lakewood.

a maid.”

“Don’t be concerned about her,” Apodaca stated, “I keep her in her place.”

At one time during the lunch, she stated that Apodaca told her to go get him a beverage, with the complainant alleging that, as she was walking away, he was staring at “specific parts of her body.”

When she returned with the drink Apodaca pulled a blue pill out of his pocket, presumably Viagra, which he offered to consume.

“He told me he takes the little blue pill often to help get him going and that he could not resist but tell me that I am a turn on and made him feel young again.”

She stated that Apodaca asked to take her on a shopping spree after meetings if she promised to model the clothes, “he offered to take me to Victoria’s Secret.”

According to the complainant, it was at that time that Apodaca became sexually graphic and threatening in his comments.

“He said that he spends hours in front of the TV watching Victoria’s Secret shows playing with himself.”

“I was shocked at the comments and told him I was going to report him.”

Apodaca then played his most familiar card, threatening the young lady with termination.

“Mr. Apodaca threatened to get me fired and that nobody would believe me because of his 20 years of experience in

water. He said he has many friends that would protect him.”

The letter finished, “I am requesting an investigation. I am fully aware that I’m not Mr. Apodaca’s first victim and that he has an established pattern and practice of this type of behavior his entire career.”

On their website, the ethics office states that they operate independently, but when HMG-LCCN inquired about the letter and investigation, the ethics office deferred to the press contact.

HMG-LCCN first called Ethics Chief Salinas, who was evidently surprised that the newspaper learned about the investigation.

Salinas, a former Department of Labor investigator, answered the phone, was asked about the investigation and immediately said “please hold,” putting the phone down instead of pressing the hold the key. Salinas returned almost two minutes later and stated he “would have somebody call.”

That somebody was press contact Rebecca Kimitch, who in a phone call last Friday, would not confirm or deny the investigation.

Kimitch was informed later in the day via email that HMG-LCCN had the letter; with Kimitch saying she had not seen the letter.

When asked if other MWD Board Members had seen the letter, Kimitch

once again declined to confirm or deny they had seen the letter.

Phone call into MWD’s General Counsel, Marsha Scully have not been returned.

Several emails into Apodaca went unreturned.

Emails into Apodaca allies, Vice President John Oskoui, who is the Assistant City Manager in Downey, and Director Dan Arrighi, both of whom are unelected and appointed under Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia’s ill-conceived AB 1794, went unreturned.

The two have steadfastly defended all of Apodaca’s actions, walking out of several meetings, purposely disrupting and ending the meetings so no actions could be taken.

Central Basin Board President Leticia Vasquez did not mince words and demanded action, “our elected board, Vice-President Art Chacon, and Directors Phil Hawkins and Martha CamachoRodriguez, stand united against this serial sexual predator who continues to use his position of power to abuse women. Mr. Apodaca must immediately resign.”

HMG-LCCN talked to several lawmakers, who wanted to remain anonymous, who agreed with Vasquez saying Apodaca should step down, similar to Assembly woman Cristina Garcia after she was accused of sexual harassment, until the investigation is complete.

CERRITOS REGIONAL CHAMBER of Commerce staff, Cerritos Mayor Naresh Solanki, Mayor pro tem Frank Yokoyama, and Councilman Jim Edwards at the AuditBoard ribbon cutting.

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February 14, 2020

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T.S. No. 071006-CA APN: 8034-023-031 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/3/2014. 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 3/10/2020 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/27/2014, as Instrument No. 20141131905, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ADRIENNE MEDRANO, UNMARRIED 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, CA 91766 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: Lot 26 of Tract No. 22239, as per map recorded in Book 711, Pages 87-89 inclusive of Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12010 LA CIMA DR LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA 90638-1524 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: $58,692.68 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 or its predecessor 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 (844) 4777869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 071006-CA. 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: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 204262-CS (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: RUAN GROUP, INC., 5809 LAKEWOOD BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: AKMP RESTAURANTS, INC. 5361 SAINT MARYS CIR, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT of that certain business located at: 5809 LAKEWOOD BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: HERITAGE FAMILY PANTRY (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is MARCH 4, 2020, at the office of R ESCROW, 1205 E CHAPMAN AVE, ORANGE, CA 92866 Escrow No. 204262-CS, Escrow Officer CANDICE SILVA (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above.

(9) The last date for filing claims is: MARCH 3, 2020 (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. DATED: FEBRUARY 6, 2020 TRANSFEREES: AKMP RESTAURANTS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION LA2467090 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 2/14/2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. 2350-EY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: CARIBBEAN SEA PETROLEUM INC, 5304 PARAMOUNT BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 The business is known as: CARIBBEAN SEA PETROLEUM INC AKA ARCO AMPM SITE #42549 The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: PARAMOUNT FUEL LLC, 62 BOMBAY, IRVINE, CA 92620 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, GOODWILL, TRADE NAME, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND ABC OFFSALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE #20-564191 and are located at: 5304 PARAMOUNT BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 The kind of license. to be transferred is: ABC OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE #20-564191 now issued for the premises located at: SAME The bulk sale and transfer of the alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: SAPPHIRE ESCROW, 17100 PIONEER BLVD., SUITE 110, ARTESIA, CA 90701 and the anticipated date of the bulk sale is MARCH 16, 2020 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2..

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory $ZERO, is the sum of $2,200,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $770,000.00; DEMAND NOTE $1,430,000.00; TOTAL $2,200,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Date: NOVEMBER 21, 2019 CARIBBEAN SEA PETROLEUM INC, Seller/Licensee PARAMOUNT FUEL LLC, Buyer/Transferee LA2467610 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 2/14/2020

CITY OF LA MIRADA Please take notice that on February 11, 2020, the City Council of the City of La Mirada adopted the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 714 APPROVING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NO. 57 TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIFTY-SIX (56) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 13811 VALLEY VIEW AVENUE, WITHIN THE CITY OF LA MIRADA Summary of Ordinance No. 714 Ordinance No. 714 approved Planned Unit Development No. 57 to allow for the construction of 56 single-family residential condominium units at 13811 Valley View Avenue. The ordinance approved an amendment to the zoning map of the City of La Mirada to be consistent with the provisions of said Planned Unit Development. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the Guidelines thereunder, a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were prepared for the project. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were adopted by City Council Resolution No. 20-05 on January 28, 2020.

The names of those Councilmembers voting for or against Ordinance No. 714 are as follows: AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

Councilmembers Eng, Mowles, Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Mayor De Ruse Councilmember Sarega None None

A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 714 is available in the office of the City Clerk, City of La Mirada, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California, and is available for public inspection at that location.

Anne Haraksin, La Mirada City Clerk Pulished at the La Mirada Lamplighter Newspaper 2/14/20

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GUISELA N. LOPEZ CASE NO. 20STPB00631 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GUISELA N. LOPEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by IRENE L. LOPEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that IRENE L. LOPEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/21/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner JAY D. FULLMAN - SBN 93955 JAY D. FULLMAN, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 800 S. BEACH BLVD., SUITE A LA HABRA CA 90631 BSC 217949 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/20 CNS-3336409# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2020024143 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SHIMMERING LIGHT, 17777 CENTER COURT DR., SUITE 600, CERRITOS CA 90703. Registered Owner: MELINDA GARCIA, 4550 LINCOLN, UNIT 200, CYPRESS, CA., 90630. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ MELINDA GARCIA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 29, 2020. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, AND 2/21/20.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2020010620 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GOLDEN RULE SOLUTIONS, 5025 HARBOR ST., COMMERCE, CA., 90040. Registered Owner: ANA MARIA EQUIHUA-PEREZ 5025 HARBOR ST., COMMERCE, CA., 90040. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ ANA MARIA EQUIHUA-PEREZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 14, 2020. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, AND 2/21/20.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2020000241 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HOLMES BENEFIT CONSULTING, 17777 CENTER COURT DR., SUITE 600, CERRITOS CA 90703 Registered Owner: LISA HOLMES 3491 LILLY AVE., LONG BEACH, CA, 90808. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ LISA HOLMES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 2, 2020. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, AND 2/21/20.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2019311219 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MANNA REAL ESTATE 13405 ARTESIA BLVD., STE. 100, CERRITOS CA 90703 Registered Owner: RMCER CORPORATION, 13405 ARTESIA BLVD., STE. 100, CERRITOS CA 90703 .THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN CORPORATION.. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 12/2019. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ GRACE HU. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 2, 2019. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, AND 2/21/20.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY. In accordance with CA Civil Code, Sections 1980-1991, notice is hereby given that on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:00 am at 16511 Pioneer Blvd. #B, Norwalk CA 90650, Sam Kim and Associates, APC will sell at auction to the highest bidder property abandoned by: KHR Capital, Inc., Ki Ho Ron, and Kyung Rae Kim, & unnamed Occupants. This is an auction of abandoned property after a judgment from the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles case number 19NWCV00458 after a Writ of Possession of Real Property judgement was executed and posted by Los Angeles County Sheriff at 16511 Pioneer Blvd. #B, Norwalk CA 90650. PROPERTY TO BE AUCTIONED: 16 Tables, 48 chairs, misc. kitchen items consisting of pots, pans, knives, containers, spatulas, cutting board, trays, bowls, plates, cups, slicer machine, rice cooker, oven, food containers, Styrofoam cups, refrigerator, gas grill, fryer, telephone, ice maker machine, 1 stereo receiver/player, CCTV system with 8 camera, three flat screen TV stainless steel storage shelfs, register, office table. Items on Lease from 3rd party may be excluded. For further information Please Contact: Sam Kim, Esq., 714-856-7733. TERMS OF THE SALE: CASH ONLY, ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IS AND MUST BE REMOVED AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT (SAME DAY) BY 5:00PM OR THEY WILL BE DONATED, INSPECTION DAY OF SALE ONLY. Notices published 5/7 & 5/14, 2020.

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