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HMG-LCCN EXCLUSIVE: TEXT MESSAGE SHOW BUENA PARK COUNCIL WOMAN SUNNY PARK PAID DAY LABORERS TO STEAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS BY BRIAN HEWS

Project Healing Waters Helps Veterans PROJECT HEALING Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings. The program was started in 2005 by Retired Navy Captain Ed Nicholson. Photo courtesy PHWFF.

HAWAIIAN GARDENS NEW CARNIVAL LOCATION STIRS ANGER AMONG RESIDENTS BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Interim City Attorney Megan Garibaldi began the March council meeting by saying, “Everyone here is welcome and the council welcomes all of your comments. The council has a respectful attitude and discourse toward each other and the public and we ask the public to do the same.” Garibaldi went on to say that name calling and personal attacks are not part of subject matter and the public is requested to remain civil. This statement was made due to the past several meetings which have been disruptive in nature, both from council and the public. Garibaldi further suggested that Council adopt a resolution regarding polite behavior and etiquette for anyone who would have the floor. And with that statement Mayor Myra Maravilla opened the room to public comment. The big discussion at the root of this behavior has been the change in the Carnival location from Ferguson Elementary to Fedde Sports Complex. Former Councilman and Mayor Reynaldo Rodriquez approached Council, “I am here to speak for the communi-

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BY TAMMYE MCDUFF The American Legion Post Home helps to host a class for disabled veterans, teaching them fly tie fishing and how to construct custom fishing poles as part of their rehabilitation process. Established in 2005, the program serves to provide physical and emotional recovery to veterans and active duty military service members. “For many of these veterans it is the only thing they have in their lives,” said Retired Navy Captain Ed Nicholson. An avid outdoorsman, Nicholson knew the fresh air and change of scenery would be a welcome relief for soldiers cooped up in a hospital. As his trips progressed, he noticed there was something therapeutic about tying a fly, casting a rod and the sound of the rushing water. “The camaraderie of making the fly ties and poles is therapy”. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings. PHWFF has over 200 highly successful, volunteer-run programs in Department of Defense hospitals, Warrior Transition Units, and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and clinics across the United States. In 2017 PHWFF served over 8,400 injured and disabled military service personnel and disabled veterans nationwide. On Monday, March 25, 2019 the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 496/

The saga of Buena Park City Councilwoman Sunny “Youngsun” Park, who has attended two arraignment hearings in Orange County Superior Court, just got a bit more interesting, with the latest discovery likely prompting a recall and possible jail time. Park was arrested by the Buena Park Police Oct.19, 2018 for stealing campaign signs critical of her then-City Council candidacy. She is facing a misdemeanor petty theft charge and is looking at a six month jail sentence if convicted. Park was caught on video with an “unidentified man” taking signs reading “No Sunny Park, Carpetbagger.” Hews Media Group-Los Cerritos Community News was first to report the video Oct 21. Park has vehemently denied she was stealing, stating she collected the signs as evidence of a Fair Political Practices Commission violation because the signs did not indicate who paid for them. In an email, the FPPC told HMGLCCN that while it is recommended that signs have a committee identification num-

See PARK page 13 A VETERAN learning the intricacies of fly fishing during Project Healing Waters all expense paid trip to Montana. District 19 and Sons of the American Legion will be presenting a donation to Project Healing Waters for supplies and a chance to send veterans on a fly fishing excursion. Legion member Mike Bell is behind the push for the donation. “Upon hearing some of the back stories about how the veterans came to the program, it brought me to tears”, said Bell, “It is always touching to see how wonderful and curative these little gatherings can be to one on the brink of suicide.” To see how you can help or donate please visit projecthealingwaters.org

Granada Park HOA accuses management company of negligence and bullying. Lordon Management is forcing homeowners to pay for new mailboxes and the residents are up-in-arms. PAGE 3.

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MARCH 22, 2019

GOAT YOGA: IT’S NOT A BAAAAAAD THING

Catherine Grant Wieder

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF

Attorney & Mediator

South Coast Botanic Garden is an 87acre oasis located in the Palos Verdes Peninsula area of Los Angeles. This often, under-the-radar hidden gem is a place where people and nature interact with easy strolls or ambitious treks through its diverse landscape. The mission is to serve the community by providing a unique horticultural and wildlife habitat experience, and to represent a model of excellence for land reclamation and sustainability. To this end, the Garden offers a robust slate of education, well being, and recreation classes and workshops for all ages. The new Goat Yoga classes began January 2019 with the aim to infuse a bit of fun into the practice of yoga. Hello Critters is the partner for this adventurous activity. Kelly Krusee, Director of Education told HMG-LCCN, “We had a meeting last year and discussed new ideas in order to get more people to come visit the Gardens. Goat Yoga was one of those programs that has just taken off. We are reaching an audience that usually wouldn’t come here.” She added that many visitors discovered that the Garden was right in their back yard. On Saturday March 16th, HMG-LCCN was invited to this fun new class. There were four goats and approximately 40 people that joined the afternoon stretches. The goats were very affectionate and liked to be around people. No special equipment was needed just a washable yoga mat, comfy clothes, a water bottle and a phone for those laughable photo moments. Chances were high that a goat or two

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CHANCES ARE high that a goat or two would join group on their mat by jumping over or on participants, crawling through and under legs or arched bodies. Seen in this picture is Little Gigi on top of a visitor to the Botanical Garden in the Palos Verde Peninsula. Photo by Tammye McDuff. would join you on your mat by jumping over or on participants; crawling through and under legs or arched bodies. Thus far there have been six Goat Yoga sessions with a whopping total of 240 people signed up to attend. Many people have said it was a bucket list item. As the instructor stated, Goats are vegans and deposit little ‘blessings’. The goats were not potty trained, but their dry little coffee bean like pellets were virtually odor free and there was disinfectant handy to clean up goat-related messes as they occurred. Classes usually lasted an hour, and Krusee noted that it usually took another hour for everyone to leave the Gardens. Those who were not comfortable with a goat hopping on their back simply had to sit up when the animal approached them. Hello Critters has four goats that were rescued from dairy farms and one destroyed in the 2017 Southern California wildfires. The animals live in an 1,800 square

foot barnyard, complete with tree stumps, a playhouse, wooden crates; wine barrels to jump and climb on for exercise between frequent walks and outside. The goats usually go offsite for goat yoga sessions, hikes, meet and greets, team building events, fundraisers, parties, creative workshops, media events, and to help with brush clearance. They primarily eat Timothy hay, enjoy fruits and vegetables and all kinds of foliage and bark from trees. Some of the goats try to eat paper if it is within reach. “We get so tied up in our job and what we’re doing,” adds Krusee, “that here at the Garden, we wanted to offer our guests and members some frivolity, while enjoying the beautiful landscape.” South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula. For more information on future Goat Yoga classes call the Garden line at (424) 452-0937.

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Norwalk, CA.~ In keeping with its long-standing tradition of honoring exceptional administrators in education, the ACSA (Association of California School Administrators), has selected NorwalkLa Mirada Executive Director of Special Education Beth Nishida for Region XIV Special Education Administrator of the Year. The ACSA along with the Recognition and Awards Committee presents this award annually in recognition of the outstanding performance and achievement of an individual in the public school system. The ACSA was established in 1971, and is the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the nation, serving more than 16,000 school leaders throughout California. The mission of ACSA is to support California’s educational leaders; ensure all students have the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel; and champion public education. Beth Nishida has nearly 30 years of experience as a practitioner and an administrator. She has experience as a teacher, speech-language pathologist, program specialist, administrator and now serves NLMUSD as both the Executive Director of Special Education and as the SELPA Director. Ms. Nishida is recognized for her commitment to specialized programming for students with disabilities as well

Beth Nishida as for her extensive knowledge of legal issues. She is a graduate of Biola University (BA), Cal State Fullerton (MA) and is currently studying for her doctorate at Grand Canyon University. Ms. Nishida is a highly sought-after speaker who has conducted numerous trainings throughout the state, as well as nationally. She joined NLMUSD in 2015. The family of Norwalk-La Mirada is very excited for Beth being selected as Administrator of the Year. She will receive her award at the Administrator Awards Dinner to be held on May 1, 2019, at The Grand Long Beach. This event will be a celebration of Beth and other Administrators who are committed to educational quality, student achievement, and professional growth.

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GRANADA PARK HOA ACCUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF NEGLIGENCE AND BULLYING BY BRIAN HEWS AND TAMMYE MCDUFF Hews Media Group-Community News reported a few weeks ago about the outright negligence of the Granada Park Homeowner’s Association area in Cerritos by their management company Lordon Management. Angry residents sent in pictures to HMG-LCCN of unkempt public lawn areas, broken and rusted gates, and dilapidated public area trash cans. The residents are complaining but they claim nothing is being done. Now, to add insult to injury, Lordon is “forcing” the residents to purchase 272 new mailboxes at a cost of over $200 each. This after the mailboxes, according to residents, were replaced just two years ago. Granada Park residents immediately requested a cost breakdown for the new mailboxes; one day later, the homeowners received an interesting response from Lordon. “It is hoped that the following information provided will show the great amount of time and research that has been put into this project for the benefit of all.” “We don’t need new mailboxes, we just paid two years ago and mine is fine,” said one resident who wished to remain anonymous, “this is ridiculous, they are forcing this upon us.” Regardless, Lordon moved forward and conducted an evaluation of the four different mailboxes, using a variety of criteria including security, capacity, durability, quality, cost, ease of use, color, and

aesthetics. Lordon received two bids, one for $166.30 and another for $196.50. The quotes were for a turn-key, all-inclusive effort including the purchase, removal, disposal, remediation of sites, and installation. Lordon claimed that both contractors came out to Granada Park and surveyed the entire neighborhood. One contractor noted that numerous installations would require additional labor for remediation due to either sunken, uneven, or non-level concrete pads or other instances wherein the homeowner had repaired the old mailbox post using unconventional methods. The other contractor similarly concluded that numerous installations would require additional labor to complete citing old concrete and the use of expensive drill bits. Each installation would require drilling a total of eight (8)1/4” holes into 20-40 year-old concrete. Responding to resident’s concerns, Debra Guzman of the Lordon Management Company stated, “The $200 is certainly a worst-case estimate, and there are steps the board can take to reduce the cost significantly.” “We can purchase the mailboxes directly from the manufacturer, thereby relieving the contractor of potentially borrowing funds for their purchase; store new mailboxes on-site, thereby relieving the contractor of cost of transporting old mailboxes; disposal of old aluminum mailboxes via a metal scrap dealer, who will presumably pay us as well as eliminate associated cost to contractor for disposal.”B:9.8” T:9.8” In an email sent to Lordon, one resi-

A MAILBOX that was, according to residents, replaced two years ago. Now Lordon Management Company, Granada Park's management company, is forcing homeowners to buy new mailboxes. Photo by Tammye McDuff. dent wrote, “I have lived in this neighborhood for 35 years, until the Lordon Management Company takeover, we did not have issues of questionable made-tofollow-orders.” This was echoed by many residents who slammed Lordon for their lack of maintenance. “I totally support and agree with my neighbors. The suggested mailboxes and the labor charge for installation are overpriced, we need to look for a more affordable mailbox.” She went on, “I replaced my mailbox seven months ago. I replaced it because of the notice I received from the HOA to ei-

ther repaint or replace it. It costs me a total of $130.” She also accused Lordon of mismanagement, “you hung $116,000 of debt around the aging homeowners’ necks without the required number of votes from the homeowners. On top of that, poor maintenance service of the green belt in spite of the raised association fees.” “This is [sic] NOT just about the overpriced mail box. This is about [sic] RESPECT for the homeowners, to look out for them and to hear their [sic] CONCERNS. The homeowners want transparency from the HOA.”

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s the City of Cerritos prepares to celebrate its 63rd Anniversary in April, it is only fitting that we celebrate the City’s past as well as its future. An integral part of this past is the history of Dairy Valley. The agricultural area that would become Dairy Valley, and later Cerritos, began experiencing a building boom in the 1940s. World War II had made Southern California an imporCerritos Mayor tant industrial center, Mark Pulido with thousands of workers moving to the area for jobs in the local factories, shipyards and plants that supplied products for the military. After the war, many of the local workers stayed, and thousands of returning veterans joined them on the assembly lines. To accommodate this growing workforce, developers sped up production of dozens of tracts of homes in Long Beach, Artesia and Norwalk. More than 10,000 homes were built in the first two years alone. Priced at $7,000, the homes were quickly purchased by buyers who often took advantage of G.I. loans guaranteed by the Federal Housing Authority. As Lakewood grew to the west, Norwalk settled in to the north and Buena Park burgeoned to the east, Dairy Valley’s farmers could see their area’s rural roots start to wither. As local cities began to evolve from fields to suburbs, many took action to “incorporate,” to meet the state’s legal requirements for an independent city government. When Lakewood’s population exploded in the 1950s, this “instant city” became home to 77,000 people. Instead of annexing with Long Beach, Lakewood made arrangements to contract with Los Angeles County for many of its services, and eventually incorporated in 1954. Other cities took notice, and the state legislature assisted by passing the Bradley-Burns Act in 1956, which provided a one percent sales tax revenue for cities. With this financial help, 47 new cities were incorporated in the Los AngelesOrange County area from 1954 to 1974. One of these cities was Artesia. By August 1951, Los Angeles County Ordinance 5800 had established the “Artesia Zoned District” south of Alondra Boulevard and between the San Gabriel River and Coyote Creek. With help from Lakewood attorney Angelo Iacoboni, who had spearheaded his city’s incorporation drive, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce embarked on a campaign in 1955 to incorporate the Artesia Zoned District and create one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Los Angeles County. The cham-

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THE HISTORY OF DAIRY VALLEY By Cerritos Mayor Mark E. Pulido

ber set up an informal meeting to discuss the idea, inviting local dairymen Jim Albers, Frank Leal, Leslie Nottingham and Albert Veldhuizen. At this meeting, boundary papers and petitions were presented calling for development that would not include poultry ranches or feed lots for cattle. Housing developments, the papers stated, would be sandwiched between the dairies. It quickly became apparent to the dairymen that not only would the feed-lot ban place a burden on their dairy operations, but new homeowners would most likely object to the dairies’ odor and flies. The plan made vulnerable the dairymen’s way of life. The next day, the dairymen met with fellow Farm Bureau members at the Central Milk Producers Association offices on Pioneer Boulevard. Several pledged money to pay for an attorney, and paperwork was drawn up that would set the stage for incorporation of a separate, agriculturally based community, carved from the Artesia Zoned District, that would be named Dairy Valley. Dairy Valley’s early leaders were astute entrepreneurs and successful businessmen. They were savvy in management and knew that if the area was correctly developed, it could only enhance their investments. Veldhuizen, a Minnesota native who lived with his wife and four sons on a Studebaker Road dairy, was elected chairman of the Dairy Valley committee. Other active members and future City Council candidates included John Schoneveld from Iowa; Albers and Louis Struikman, both born in Holland; Jack R. Bettencourt, originally from Massachusetts; and A.C. Pinhiero and Francisco C. De Mello, natives of the Azores. Representing the poultry farmers were George Sperou and Hal Rees. Dairy Valley’s incorporation was

brought before voters in 1956. Nine dairymen joined the slate of candidates for Dairy Valley’s first City Council, but they took the unheard of step of campaigning as a bloc, taking out a full-page ad in the “Artesia News” to show their commitment to a common vision. Promoting their idea for a new agricultural city, the dairymen promised to encourage commercial development, clean industry and one house per five acres. As in Lakewood, the county would be contracted to provide services. The men first sketched out a city that would include Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens and a strip known as Monterey Acres, now part of Lakewood. But by election time, city boundaries had been scaled back. In a move that ensured that the new homes would be filled with voters friendly to the dairymen’s cause, the dairymen arranged to buy up a new housing tract known as Artesia Crest to move in their milkers. The election was held on April 10, 1956. Although the results were close, 441 to 391, the dairymen prevailed. The Secretary of State approved the Articles of Incorporation and Dairy Valley officially became a city at exactly 9:16 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 1956. Resembling a horse-shoe encircling Artesia, the new City of Dairy Valley was home to 3,500 people, 32,000 cows, 83,000 chickens, 9,600 turkeys and 105 acres of row crops, including fields of strawberries and sugar beets as far as the eye could see. Dairy Valley’s name was officially changed to Cerritos on January 10, 1967, and the rest is history. Please join us in celebrating the City’s 63rd anniversary at the Community Spring Festival & Fireworks Spectacular to be held Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28. There will be entertainment, food, rides and more for the entire family to enjoy. I hope to see you there!

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LA MIRADA BUDGET IN THE LAKEWOOD REGIONAL BLACK AT MID-YEAR MARK WILL HOLD JOB FAIR BY BRIAN HEWS The La Mirada City Council reviewed the mid-year financial report at the Study Session meeting held on Tuesday, March 12. The mid-year budget report for Fiscal Year 2018-19 showed key revenue sources remain stable with some expected to exceed budget estimates. Overall, General Fund operating revenues for the current year are expected to reach $40.39 million, which is approximately 3 percent higher than the amount budgeted. General Fund operating expenditures are projected at $35 million, including debt service payments. Expenditures are approximately 4 percent less than the Budget. These figures reflect the City’s ongoing efforts to effectively manage costs. The City of La Mirada has also established a Pension Stabilization Trust to mitigate rising pension costs impacting government agencies nationwide. The mid-year report emphasized the City’s continued commitment to maintaining public safety and infrastructure as top priorities. While Measure I, the City’s one percent voter-approved sales tax expired on a year ago, neighborhood infrastructure improvements will continue to be completed until all funds are exhausted. The City has completed four phases of neighborhood improvements and construction for the fifth phase is expected to begin in a few weeks. The City of La Mirada is also using other funding sources to complete major projects throughout La Mirada including median landscaping improvements along major thoroughfares and traffic signal upgrades on Rosecrans Avenue. Total capital improvements costs for the year are expected to reach nearly $9 million. Many projects set to begin in spring will be completed later this year. “The mid-year report shows the City’s financial position is healthy,” says City Manager Jeff Boynton. “Key revenues are meeting expectations while spending is within budget. Reserve funds also remain strong.” The City’s fiscal year ends June 30. The mid-year budget report is available on the City’s website at cityoflamirada. org.

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CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZES LOCAL STUDENTS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH BY TAMMYE MCDUFF At last weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting the Cerritos City Council honored six high performing African American high school seniors. This is the first time that the city has honored young African Americans for Black HONORED as Cerritos rising young stars are [l to r]: Oluwamayowa Jolayemi; Obinna History Month. February was proclaimed Udeh; Sa-veyon Andrews; Katlyn Robinson; Peris Williams and Joy Umeh. as African American Heritage Month, cel- Photo courtesy of Dedre Robinson, Special Events Talent Management. ebrating culture, traditions and history of African Americans in the United States. But it is more than just this. senior at Gahr High School and has main- beyond,â&#x20AC;? he stated. *+2 +2 $041 ' 100) Mayor Mark Pulido called these*+2 +2 $041 ' 100) young tained a 4.0 GPA. Currently she is ranked Currently serving as Vice President at people trailblazers and community leaders, number one in her class and is the recipient *+2 +2 $041 ' 100) )01 3*( 02 (11+302 Artesia High School, Peris Williams is a )01 3*( 02 (11+302 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight we recognize a group of rising of numerous academic honors and awards. )01 3*( 02 (11+302 young stars in our community.â&#x20AC;? In light of Jolayemi has served on the School Hiring natural born leader. 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He has achievedperfect atten- Udeh, has persevered through an array of dance, received an award for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Most Im- health issues, and has never let it slow him news worthy,â&#x20AC;? stated Dedre Robinson, proved in Englishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; has been ,' (*!&, /!, selected as Events Talent Management, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Es , , down. Maintaining ,' (*!&, /!, ,excellence in both aca- Special â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Leader of the Weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Student of ,' (*!&, /!, the demics and character, he earned the admi- pecially, in light of the recent college scan!& ! , & + Monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Andrews is a member of ASB!& ! , and & + ration of staff & + and students for his strength dals. 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The City of Cerritos has promoted 2%-(2 &(11+302/(62 /(3 2%-(2 &(11+302/(62 /(3 #Torrey Contreras to the position of

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management and oversight of all City

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operations, and serves as the primary backup to the City Manager. He will also continue to serve as the Director of Community Development. Contreras first joined the City of Cerritos in June 1991 as a Current Planning Intern under the supervision of former Community Development Director Ali Soliman. He was hired full-time as the City's Planning Assistant and Advance Planning/Redevelopment Manager before being named Director of Community Development in May 2005. As Director of Community Development, Contreras manages the Current Planning, Advance Planning, Economic Development, Geographic Information Systems, Building and Safety and Public Transportation Divisions. He has been instrumental in the design, development and revitalization of numerous commercial retail projects in the city, including the Cerritos Auto Square, Los Cerritos Center, Plaza 183 and Lincoln Station shopping centers. He has been involved in the management and preparation of the Cerritos General Plan Update and Economic Development Strategic Plan.Â Contreras represents the City of Cerritos on the Gateway Cities Council of Government's (COG) Economic Devel-

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opment Committee, charged with providing economic development opportunities for the direct benefit of Southeast Los Angeles County communities. Prior to his employment at the City of Cerritos in 1994, Contreras worked for former Cerritos City Manager Gaylord Knapp as an urban and regional planner at the City of Lake Forest shortly after its incorporation, a landscape designer for the Pomona-based landscape architectural firm Land Design and as an architectural draftsman and construction foreman for Ray Contreras & Sons Construction Company (RCS). Contreras is local to Cerritos and is a graduate of Saint John Bosco High School.Â Contreras possesses a Master of Public Administration degree from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Science degree in landscape architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

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NORWALK SHERIFF'S ARREST LA MIRADA CRIME SUMMARY March 11 - March 17, 2019 Notable Arrests FIVE FOR FURNISHING Seven suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warALCOHOL TO MINORS rants and narcotics violations. Also cited clerk for selling alcohol to minors STAFF REPORT

BELLFLOWER CRIME SUMMARY

Over the past two weeks there have been (73) reported Part 1 crimes in the City of Bellflower, up from (62) incidents during the previous two weeks. The greatest number of incidents occurred on Mondays (14) and Tuesdays

(13). Break-down of crimes: Aggravated Assault (8) Robbery (6) Grand Theft Auto (12) Theft from Motor Vehicle (19) Burglary (11, 4 Residential and 7 Commercial) Other thefts (15) There were (6) robberies during this time period. 1) 9000 block of Artesia Blvd. (3/5-Morning): Four suspects entered the location, one brandishing a gun, and stole money and merchandise from the business. The suspects fled the location on foot out of view. 2) 14000 block of Bellflower Blvd. (3/7-Morning): Four suspects entered the location, one brandishing a gun, and stole money and merchandise from the business. The suspects fled the location on foot out of view. Incident related to the one on 3/5. 3) 10000 block of Artesia Blvd. (3/9-Day): The suspect entered the location and demanded money from the register as he held a can of pepper spray to the victim. The victim complied and the suspect fled the location on foot out of view. 4) 14000 block of Clark Ave. (3/12-Evening): The suspect entered the location, selected several items and attempted to leaveB:5.9167” without paying. When confronted by employees T:5.9167” at the exit,

the suspect pushed them out of the way and left. Responding deputies located the suspect nearby and took him into custody. 5) (3/15-Day) Four suspects entered the location, one brandishing a gun, and stole money and merchandise from the business. The suspects fled the location on foot out of view. Incident related to the ones on 3/5 and 3/7.

MAN CRASHES CAR INTO CRUNCH FITNESS IN LA MIRADA STAFF REPORT On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at approximately 1:43 A.M., Norwalk Station deputies responded to a “Hit and Run” at the 12800 block of Valley View Avenue in La Mirada. When deputies arrived, they found a compact vehicle had crashed through the front glass of a local fitness club. Witnesses at the scene described hearing the revving of an engine and seeing a male adult suspect exit from the crashed vehicle. When the suspect began to run from the scene, witnesses gave chase and followed the suspect to where he was seen enter the passenger side of an awaiting vehicle. The getaway driver then traversed several streets in attempts of losing the

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The City of Norwalk, in conjunction with Norwalk Sheriff Station, cited one clerk for selling alcohol to minors on February 26, 2019. This citation was a result of a minor decoy operation in which minors under the direct supervision of officers, attempted to purchase alcohol from five retail licensees in the City of Norwalk. Those who sold to the minor face a minimum fine of $250, and/or 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first violation. In addition, ABC will take administrative action against the alcoholic beverage license of the business. That may include a fine, a suspension of the license, or the permanent revocation of the license. The City of Norwalk is conducting the compliance checks to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors. Statistics have shown that young people under the age of 21 have a higher rate of drunken driving fatalities than the general adult population. Minor Decoy operations have been conducted by local law enforcement throughout the state since the 1980’s. When the program first began, the violation rate of retail establishments selling to minors was as high as 40 to 50 percent. When conducted on a routine basis, the rate has dropped in some cities as low as 10 percent or even below. In 1994, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that use of underage decoys is a valid tool of law enforcement to ensure that licensees are complying with the law. Additionally, on March 9, 2019, five suspects were arrested for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors. The operations were conducted in Norwalk, CA. The Sheriff’s Department conducted a Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation which targets adults who purchase alcohol for people less than 21 years of age. Under the program, a minor under the direct supervision of a peace officer will stand outside a liquor or convenience store and ask patrons to buy them alcohol. The minor indicates in some way he or she is underage and cannot purchase the alcohol. If the adults agree to purchase alcohol for the minor, officers then arrest and cite them for furnishing alcohol to the minor. The penalty for furnishing alcohol to a minor is a minimum $1,000 fine and 24 hours of community service. The program is intended to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors. Statistics show they generally have a higher rate of drunken driving crashes than adults. Studies also show the combination of alcohol and youth tends to increase criminal conduct. According to the American Medical Association, underage drinking can increase chances of risky sexual behavior and teen pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, compromise health, and result in unintentional injury and death. This project is part of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Minor Decoy / Shoulder Tap Grant Project, funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Residential Burglary A burglary was reported on the 13000 block of La Mirada Blvd. The exact loss is yet to be determined. Other Structure Burglary Various tools were reported stolen from a storage container on the 16200 block of Trojan Way. Vehicle Burglary An evening window smash burglary was reported on the 15800 block of Imperial Hwy. An early morning window smash burglary was reported on the 13400 block of Fontwell Ct. Grand Theft An unsecured generator was stolen from the back of a truck on the 14000 block of Biola Ave. Grand Theft Auto A truck was reported stolen on the 14500 block of Leffingwell Rd.

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S TEAM READY TO GO IN RELAY CHALLENGE

MOSKOWITZ FOUNDATION Consultant Sal Flores (far left), Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva (center) with the LASD woman's relay team. The Challenge Cup / Baker to Vegas Relay was the vision of Los Angeles Police Officers Chuck Foote and Larry Moore. It was spawned following the format laid by the LAPD Metro Division´s “Death Valley Relay” which came to an abrupt end in 1985 after a seven—year stint of running through the Devil’s graveyard. Foote and Moore drove the course and over those long stretches of highway came up with the name for the race and its basic format. The first stop was Baker, California, where a short but very welcome visit with the Baker High School principal secured a home for the starting line. It was followed by a whistle stop in Shoshone and a friendship of over 20 years was begun with Robbie Haines. The Baker to Vegas Relay is the most “positive” event offered to law enforcement officers today. It gives them a reason to maintain a physical fitness program so as to help them better perform their duties.

Over the 20+ years the Challenge Cup/Baker to Vegas Relay has been run hundreds of thousands law enforcement personnel have tread across the desert. The original ideals of the race continue: teamwork, camaraderie, physical fitness and competition. The event has expanded in many ways — most notably in entries and categories. The number of teams has grown 14 fold from the first 19 teams in 1985. The number of teams is now limited to 270. Categories have grown to include Probation Officers, District Attorneys, US Attorneys and full time civilian police personnel. As a result of this growth the race has flourished. Today it is the largest law enforcement event of its kind in the World with teams participating from Calgary Canada, RCMP both men and women, Berlin and Hamburg Germany and law enforcement teams throughout the United States. The Challenge Cup/Baker to Vegas Relay is truly a National and International event.

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EXCURSIONS: HAUNTED TOUR OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

PARTICIPANTS in the Franciscan Plaza before taking the ghost walk in San Juan Capistrano. Photo by Tammye McDuff. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Hews Media Group joined Haunted Orange County on their newest Ghost Walk of San Juan Capistrano which occurs on Saturdays at 8:00 pm. Participants meet just outside the brick information booth near the train tracks of Franciscan Plaza. On Los Rios Street, the Montanez Adobe is believed to be one of the original 40 adobes constructed by mission Indians in 1794. As the story goes, Doña Polonia Montañez was the village midwife and is said to have had special power over children. She served as San Juan’s spiritual leader when the mission stood abandoned. In 1890, after a year with no rain, cattle in town passing away because the creek ran dry, Montañez traveled to the hills above Del Obispo with children to pray for rain. And it worked. It is said that Montañez and the children still return to the adobe, where visitors to the Los Rios District sometimes report seeing a ball of light and hear chant-

ing. You could make a good case that San Juan Capistrano is the most haunted city with a history of tragedy, including an earthquake in 1812 that destroyed the Great Stone Church at the mission killing 42 people. The tour moved on to El Adobe Restaurant where the basement served as the town’s only jail for many years. Inmates and their families had to supply their own food then, and as the legend states, jail staff repeatedly lied to a woman about the death of her son when she would come to bring him food. The woman died, and her ghost still walks the basement searching for her son. A former waitress abruptly quit after spotting what she believed was a ghost. And of course the tour would not be complete without stories of the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Old and new tales abound of Magdalena, Father O’Sullivan, ghostly lights in locked rooms and the unearthing of human remains.

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TORRANCE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

GAHR ENDS TOURNAMENT WITH SECOND LOSS IN SEVEN HOURS, FINISHES IN FOURTH PLACE BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER Valley Christian High’s baseball team was trying to keep a steady trend going against Whitter Christian when the two Olympic League rivals met this past Saturday. The Heralds had won the past two games against V.C., which had won the previous three straight meetings. That streak came after a four-game losing skid to W.C. and before that, both teams had alternated two-game winning streaks since 2014. So, the Defenders should have reversed the trend and begin a new winning streak against W.C. But a costly two-out error in the top of the fifth inning led to a pair of unearned runs and helped the visitors to a 3-2 victory. “I don’t think it’s that hard,” said V.C. first-year head coach Matt Dahlenburg of the loss. “We’re still growing, and these guys are going to figure out…every game we’re going to play is going to be close. I just told them right now we’re right there; we just have to turn the knob. Once we turn it, we’re going to be really good.” Early on, senior pitcher Ryan Bloom was on fire, retiring the first six batters he faced, striking out four of them, plus getting a groundout and a lineout. Meanwhile, the Defenders opened the scoring in the bottom of the second inning when junior third baseman Brayden Garner and Bloom each singled. After a double play, Garner came home on a base hit from sophomore catcher Matthew Bean which just got under the outstretched arms of W.C. shortstop Aledys Parra. The Heralds tied the game in the next inning when Parra singled in Eric Morrison with one out. But V.C. would regain the lead in its half of the inning. With one out, senior shortstop James Stirton tripled and scored on a sacrifice fly from junior center

BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER The 2019 high school baseball season officially began on Feb. 9, but Whitney High had only played five games entering its home game with Firebaugh High this past Tuesday. Even more unusual was the fact that senior pitcher Jason Shin has started all five of those games and getting the decision each time. Part of that was because of the recent rains and rescheduling the games. But against the Falcons, five pitchers took the mound the offense came through with a season-high in runs and hits as Whitney cruised to a 16-1 victory. It was the third straight win for the Wildcats (4-2) and in that time, they have outscored their opponents 29-2. “We accomplished getting players in that needed the reps,” said Whitney head coach Jason Tani. “Jason has just been pitching spectacular this year. Our two, three [and] four guys haven’t got any work because he’s just been pitching too well.” Whitney scored three in the bottom of the first inning as Shin, junior pitcher Jedi Hernandez and senior catcher Michael Campos all singled and scored. In the next inning, 10 players went to the plate, scoring six more runs with Campos coming through with a two-run triple. After scoring twice in the bottom of the third inning, the Wildcats ended their scoring onslaught with five in the next inning with Shin and Campos each coming through with two-run doubles.

fielder Ryan Lasiter. Stirton barely got home as he barreled over Elijah Camarena who was blocking Stirton’s path to the plate. The out would be the beginning of eight straight batters retired by W.C. starter Chad Green. Meanwhile, the Heralds threatened to score in the fourth, but Bloom found a way to get out of danger. Wes Ruiz and Green each led off with singles, but after an error allowed Green to advance to second, Ruiz was tagged out at third for the first out. Bloom then retired the next two batters. In the fifth inning, and with two outs and Parra on first, Anthony McCuller singled to left. Then after a nine-pitch battle, Matt Pritchard hit what would have been a routine inning-ending groundout. But an error allowed Parra to score and keep the inning going. On the first pitch to Ruiz, McCuller scored the game-winner on a double steal. Ruiz would strikeout, as did the first two batters of the sixth and by this time, Bloom had thrown 98 pitches. That drew a visit from Dahlenburg but immediately, Bloom would walk Ryan Helvin on four pitches to signal the end of Bloom’s day. “Bloom’s a competitor,” Dahlenburg said. “That’s why I kind of left him in there [in the sixth inning]. He has the stuff and he has that mentality if a guy gets on, it doesn’t matter. He’s going to get out of it. His stuff is so good.” Bloom has started four games and is 2-2. He is slated to be the Friday pitcher during league competition and prior to the game, had a team-high earned run average of 1.81 with 17 strikeouts in just over 19 innings. Senior right fielder Brett Evenhouse replaced Bloom and finished the game with four straight outs on eight pitches, Meanwhile, the Defenders had

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GAHR HIGH senior third baseman Jazmine Hill is tagged out by Grand Terrace High third baseman Nikki Barboza on her attempt to steal third base in the bottom of the first inning last Saturday evening in the third place game of the Torrance National Tournament. Gahr fell to the Titans 3-1 for its second loss of the season, as well as the day. Hill went two for two and scored her team's lone run.

opportunities to tie or win the game in the final two innings. Stirton reached on an infield single and stole second to lead off the sixth inning. After a strikeout, senior first baseman Wyatt Keller was intentionally walked. But a pair of groundouts ended that threat. In the final inning, V.C. had runners on first and second with two outs, but a fielder’s choice would end the game. The Defenders had eight hits with Stirton and Bean each collecting a pair. But the Defenders stranded five runners on base, “I didn’t think we had a good offensive day,” Dahlenburg said. “We’ve been struggling the last couple of games at the plate. James had one timely hit, but we had many chances to score. It was the same against Village Christian; we left the bases loaded twice. We talked about it after the game that we have to get better in the box.” On Mar. 1, the Defenders rallied from

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WHITNEY BASEBALL USES BLOWOUT WIN TO GIVE PITCHERS MORE WORK ON MOUND All nine starters collected at least a hit with Campos and Hernandez each going three for four and Shin and junior first baseman Rudy Lopez III each going two for four. Those four players, plus sophomore second baseman Aden Gomez combined to drive in 13 runs. But the story was giving other pitchers some work. Hernandez worked the first two innings, striking out two and giving up a hit while Lopez III and freshman Jayden Tani each pitched an inning, combining for a pair of strikeouts and two hits allowed. “He has asked for the ball this season and I told him as long as his arm is intact, he’ll get the ball,” Jason Tani said Shin. “He made it clear that he wanted to be sure that the season, to a certain extent, rested on his shoulders. When someone wants to take that responsibility, I’ll give it to him. He’s a fighter and is probably one of the most competitive players I’ve seen.”

Whitney visited Fairmont Prep on Mar. 21 for its final non-league game and will begin 605 League action on Tuesday against Pioneer High. With 17 scheduled games on the docket, the Wildcats are still banking on the school’s first playoff appearance since 1988 as well as a league finish above fifth place for the first time since 1998. “Thursday is an important game,” Jason Tani said. “After that, our next four games-two with Artesia, two with Pioneer-that is probably going to determine our season. After that, we have three great schools with great programs. If we play very competitive baseball like we had been playing for the past three games, over the next five games…there’s a lot more options available with the six games remaining at the end.” In other baseball action, Artesia High continues to have another disappointing season, falling to 1-10 after dropping a 16-2 decision to Jordan High this past

a 2-0 deficit to tie Village Christian High in the bottom of the fourth inning before falling 5-2 after the Crusaders scored three times in the seventh inning. After a 10-1 win over St. Michael’s Prep this past Tuesday, the Defenders improved to 7-3, however, Dahlenburg believes could have been 9-1. They will visit Maranatha High tonight before hosting Heritage Christian High on Tuesday. “Coming in and taking over the program, I knew it was going to be a work in progress and these guys have flipped it in one year,” Dahlenburg said. “But I told them we still have work to do. The league games…they’re both kind of are sore because we were in both games and we had a chance to win both games. But it’s a growing process. It’s a pain and we’re going to take it and take our lumps and move on.”

Monday. The Pioneers travel to Rio Hondo Prep today before visiting Cerritos High on Tuesday in the 605 League opener. Cerritos lost to Villa Park High 5-3 this past Tuesday to fall to 7-6. The Dons will visit La Salle High today for a doubleheader before their meeting with Artesia. The unusual slow start continues for Gahr High as the Gladiators lost to Paramount High 7-6 this past Tuesday in the San Gabriel Valley League opener for both teams. The Gladiators have lost 12 of their 13 games thus far, which also included a 6-2 setback to Hart High this past Monday. Gahr will wrap up the home and home series with Paramount today on the road before facing St. John Bosco High in a doubleheader at Blair Field on Monday. and travelling to Capistrano Valley High on Wednesday in the final game of the Newport Elks Tournament. After losing five of its first seven games, John Glenn High has turned it around, edging California High 4-3 this past Wednesday for its fourth straight win. The Eagles (7-6), above .500 for the first time this season, visits Oxford Academy on Tuesday in the front end of a home and home series. Valley Christian High notched its first Olympic League victory, edging Heritage Christian High 4-3 this past Tuesday and improving to 8-4 overall, 1-3 in league. The Defenders will visit Heritage Christian on Tuesday in a makeup from a Mar. 5 game that was rained out. Then

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605 LEAGUE SOFTBALL

When the Artesia High and Cerritos High softball teams faced each other in the Suburban League, it was as one-sided as it could be. In 40 games since 1999, the first season that Cerritos moved into the league, it won 39 games with 22 of them by double-digit runs. Last season, the Lady Dons swept the Pioneers by a combined five runs, a sign that Artesia was on the verge of knocking off Cerritos for the first time since 2016, Now that they are in a new league and are considered to battle for a league title this season and the foreseeable future, a new, but existing, rivalry is just getting started. Artesia squandered leads of two and three runs and saw the Lady Dons bat around in the bottom of the fourth inning, scoring four runs and holding on for a 7-6 win in the 605 League opener for both teams. This game had everything from the combined 21 hits and five errors to stellar defensive plays all around. And while Cerritos is a defending league champion, head coach Kim Ensey knows that Artesia is a league contender of its own, now that the two don’t have to worry about La Mirada High or Mayfair High anymore as league foes. “I definitely think that they are a contender,” Ensey said. “We know that they are our biggest competition as they

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BIG FOURTH INNING GIVES CERRITOS THE EDGE IN OLD, BUT NEW RIVALRY showed today. That was such a great game. They battle every game, they fight, they have a lot of energy and that is going to keep them in every single ballgame they play no matter who they’re playing against.” Artesia grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when junior pitcher Valerie Joaquin’s groundout plated sophomore second baseman Zoey Williams, who had reached on an error. But the Lady Dons answered in their half of the inning on a bases-loaded single from sophomore first baseman Samiya Jones that dropped just in front of Artesia junior center fielder Camryn Thompson, scoring senior center fielder Essence Gibbs.

The Lady Pioneers (8-3 overall, 0-1) regained the lead in the top of the third inning on a pair of unearned runs as senior shortstop Natalie Luna scored when Joaquin was safe on an error and sophomore right fielder Shelby Hile grounded out to bring home Joaquin. That lead would be cut in half when senior second baseman Niki Ibarra singled in sophomore third baseman Alazea Herrera with two outs in the bottom of the third inning. Artesia would add to its lead in the next inning when a groundout from Luna scored Thompson and three pitches later, a base hit from senior third baseman Brenda Duran allowed Williams to come

home. But, the Lady Dons (5-7, 1-0) responded in a big way as nine players saw a total of 23 pitches thrown by Joaquin. With one out and sophomore courtesy runner Alexa Diaz at second, Gibbs singled her in. Then with two outs, Joaquin walked freshman right fielder Kaitlin Caneda, before giving up a runscoring singe to Jones on the next pitch. One pitch later, junior designated player Elise Gibbs singled to center and two pitches later, Ibarra’s second straight single made it 6-5. “We just changed our game plan because what we were doing to start wasn’t working,” Ensey said. “So, we just made some adjustments at the plate. We were just waiting for a good pitch and hitting it.” “I think this game was fun,” said Artesia head coach Dayna Feenstra. “We have a lot of girls who have played with each other since they were eight years old. So, I expected this. I expected us going back and forth. I knew it was going to be a one or two-run game. Unfortunately, we were on the losing side. But, we’re more excited to see them at home.” That lead was very short-lived as three pitches into the top of the fifth inning, junior first baseman Leilani Pati homered over the right field fence. But with two outs in Cerritos’ half of the frame, Essence Gibbs was safe on a first-pitch in-

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Continued from page 11 field single, stole second and scored the game-winner when freshman shortstop Jadyn Nielsen reached on an infield hit and advanced on an error. In fact, Nielsen would have a hand in a lot of defensive plays, fielding seven sharp balls hit her way, throwing out a runner at home in the top of the third inning, a runner at third the next inning and starting a double play in the final inning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defensively, Jadyn has been a spark,â&#x20AC;? Ensey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a quiet leader in practice and she plays like that too. The aggressiveness she has in the game she has at practice as well. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a concept for her. She wants to win, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a competitor and it shows in every pitch in the game.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was pretty impressive; an allaround little baller just hitting the ball well, seeing the ball, fielding the ball, throwing the ball,â&#x20AC;? Feenstra said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was kind of the small, little package. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be exciting for them to see what

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she does in the next couple of years.â&#x20AC;? Cerritos stranded eight runners and Essence Gibbs went three for three and drove in a run while Ibarra, Jones and Nielsen all had a pair of hits while Thompson went three for five and scored once while Luna went three for four, scored a run and drove in another for the Lady Pioneers, who left 10 runners on the base paths. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the defenses is what swayed this game both ways,â&#x20AC;? Ensey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the cleanest game. I think that both sides made some mistakes that cost them runs and both sides made some phenomenal defensive plays that saved some runs.â&#x20AC;? Artesia hosted Paramount High on Mar. 21 and will face Whitney High on Tuesday at the Cerritos Sports Complex while the Lady Dons will take on John Glenn High on Tuesday at Zimmerman Park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge one; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge start to go 1-0 in league especially after losing a bunch of games in the fall,â&#x20AC;? Ensey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With our youth, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited. They were nervous and now we have one win under our belt in the most important part of our season.â&#x20AC;?

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Continued from page 10 host Village Christian High on Tuesday in the front end of a home and home series with the Crusaders. SOFTBALL Glenn was crushed by La Salle 18-4 this past Tuesday to see its mark dip to 1-4. In all four losses, the Lady Eagles have yielded 44 runs. They will travel to Oxford Academy today before hosting Cerritos on Tuesday for their first two 605 League contests. Valley Christian lost its Olympic League opener to Village Christian 8-3 this past Tuesday, its second straight loss. The Defenders (5-5, 0-1) visited Heritage Christian on Mar. 21 and will entertain Whittier Christian High on Tuesday. Whitney continues to have a rebound season, blanking Saddleback High 10-0 this past Tuesday for its third straight victory. The Lady Wildcats (7-4), who went 4-11 last season and are seeking their first winning season since 2012, will be home to Pioneer today for their 605 League opener. Whitney will also host Artesia on Tuesday.

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OSCAN WINNER MARCIA GAY HARDEN TO KEYNOTE 13TH ANNUAL ART STAR AWARDS STAFF REPORT The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance (LBAA) is excited to announce awardwinning actress Marcia Gay Harden as the honored guest speaker at the 13th Annual Art Star Awards to be held on Sunday, April 7th at in Laguna Beach. As the guest speaker, Harden will share stories about her successful and diverse career. “With awards and accolades across the entire artistic spectrum, Marcia Gay truly is an artists' artist. We are honored and thrilled to have her as the 2019 guest speaker of Art Star Awards,” said LBAA Chair Rosemary Swimm. Marcia Gay Harden has forged an incomparable body of work, transforming into each character she plays with the skill of a chameleon. Her critically lauded performances are myriad from glamorous Ava Gardner in Sinatra, to artist Lee Krasner in Pollock (winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress), to the downand-out Celeste in Mystic River (Oscarnominated in the same category) – and her versatility has been praised in other films such as Millers Crossing, The First Wives

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Club, Meet Joe Black, Mona Lisa Smile, The Hoax and Used People. Harden has chosen a life away from mainstream Hollywood, moving between independent and studio films, and between television and theatre. In 2011 she reprised the role she originated on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage alongside the original cast with a tremendously successful stage run at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles. Recently concluding a three-season run as Dr. Leanne Rorish in the CBS drama Code Black, for which she was nominated for a People's Choice Award as Favorite Actress in a New TV Series, Harden also had a memorable arc on ABC’s hit drama How To Get Away With Murder. On the big screen she reprised her role as Christian Grey’s mother in Universal’s Fifty Shades Freed, following Fifty Shades of Grey and Fifty Shades Darker, the trilogy grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide. In the Summer of 2017, she made her UK theatre debut starring at Alexandra in the Chichester Theatre Festival’s production of Sweet Bird of Youth. The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance was established in 2002 as the result of a partnership among more than 20 Laguna Beach organizations. The mission is to serve as an advocate for the arts, promote collaboration and networking among the arts organizations of Laguna Beach, and

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Continued from page 1 ber indicating who paid, it is not legally required. The unidentified man was never caught, and rumors persisted that Park hired another man to steal the signs, but the District Attorney could not find additional evidence. Until now. HMG-LCCN has obtained group text messages between Park and an associate that strongly suggest Park orchestrated the entire scheme to steal the campaign signs. The texts were sent to HMG-LCCN from a person who was a part of the group message and wished to remain anonymous. HMG-LCCN contacted Park’s associate who confirmed it was their texts. The associate wanted to remain anonymous for now, saying they were still talking to the Orange County District Attorney and prosecutors. The texts were in Korean, with the associate describing the text conversation prior to HMG-LCCN receiving a translation. And it was clear that Park, contrary to her claims in court, intended to steal the signs. “She hired two Hispanic men from Home Depot, one went by himself, the other went with Sunny,” said the associate, “she gave $100 to both guys.” One of the men owned a truck and reportedly stole over 130 signs, the other man, along with Park, stole over 30 signs. The associate said they ended up at Joyce Ahn’s house where she helped them destroy the signs, but the BPD arrived and arrested Park “I worked hard to support her, and she betrayed me. She wanted to hide the stealing from me, I only found out after she was arrested,” said the associate. “Later she tried to blame me for planning the whole thing and stealing the signs, so now I am talking to prosecutors.” Park and her attorney Julie Swain, did not respond to requests for comment. Park had another arraignment hearing March 20, HMG-LCCN is awaiting the outcome of the hearing and will publish the ruling online at loscerritosnews.net.

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With your lies, you simply stole autographs for evidence.

And with the sign, (you) entered Joyce Ahn’s parking space, and Joyce Ahn gave $100 instead to the Hispanic man and left him at home depot.

Another Hispanic person you hired stole 130 signs from you and you gave him $ 100.00 and he ran away. I met you after you were arrested and we discussed how you could solve this incredible incident. You are doing this nonmoral act. But you want to cover this case with a slander against me. I have always been on your side and I want you to have a good conscience to represent Korean Americans.

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The Gardens Casino is hosting the 2nd Annual All in for Autism Speaks Poker Tournament on Saturday, April 13that the newly remodeled Gardens Casino to support the mission of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. Proceeds from the event will benefit Autism Speaks’ Southern California Chapter and their mission of promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with red carpet arrivals and a meet and greet reception with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The Poker tournament begins at 7 p.m. and features a once in a lifetime World Boxing Council experience that includes one-onone training with a Champ and ring side seats to a major fight. The tournament features World Boxing Council Champions, NASCAR drivers including DK Ulrich, Maxim and Sports Illustrated model Khloe Terae, Hollywood producer Christine Peters, actress and producer Kelly Greyson, Dr. Bill Dorfman celebrity dentist featured on The Doctors, and athletes including Super Bowl XXVI MVP Mark Rypien. All tolled, over 200 guests and celebrities will gather at The Gardens Casino in support of the All in for Autism Tournament. “Our goal is to bring effective, affordable video modeling therapy to every family in need,” said Pamela Phillips of Gemiini. “Thanks to the generosity of The Gardens Casino, all of the proceeds from this event will provide much needed resources to the families in Southern California that are affected by autism.” April is Autism Awareness Month and All in for Autism Speaks serves to increase acceptance and understanding of those affected by autism through this lively and friendly tournament. Tickets for this event are $150 for one ticket and $200 for two tickets. Tickets can be purchased at act.autismspeaks.org/ Allinforautismspeaks Sponsorship opportunities are available and begin at $2,500. To learn more about this year’s event please contact: tracey.macdonald@autismspeaks.org The Gardens Casino:Known as the “friendliest card club” in the Los Angeles area, The Gardens Casino has been one of LA’s premier card clubs for more than 20 years. Its new state-of-the-art venue offers guests over 200 tables, luxury VIP amenities as well as a premium casual restaurant and an upscale bar and lounge. The Gardens Casino has been integral to the Hawaiian Gardens community, supporting the city with jobs and economic contributions. For more information on The Gardens Casino, visit www.thegardenscasino.com. Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. We empower people with autism and their families with resources, online tools and information covering the life span. Go to AutismSpeaks.org to learn more, donate or join a fundraising walk.

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Continued from page 1 ty. Many are very unhappy with the Carnival being moved to Fedde.” He went on to state that the current Council had no respect for the school district or the school board, and that the Carnival was moved without the district’s approval. “The community feels at home at Ferguson,” continued Rodriquez, “You didn’t get input from the community. There was only one person who made this decision and that was the Mayor and as usual the council just followed. Mark my words you will see the results of this decision.” The Carnival subcommittee had made several decisions without getting input or approval from Council. One such instance was a letter written to ABCUSD requesting the addition of a beer garden, which the District emphatically denied. City Manager Ernie Hernandez noted that the beer garden section had been removed and brought up the question whether the City had received permission from the District to move the Carnival from one site to another. Councilman Hank Trimble congratulated the District for rejecting the beer garden saying, “These subcommittees need to have the approval of council and they did not have approval to approach the District with this. The committee has two council members and they made the decision to send the letter.” Hernandez said the committee had that approval. Trimble and Councilman Luis Roa asked to see the transcript of the meeting when it was approved. Ferguson Elementary seems to me centrally located within the community, and has no parking issues for large

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crowds. Rodriquez quickly asked “Why did you move it when everyone was happy where it was. I know Mayor that you want to show that you are ‘strong Latina’ but this is not the way to do it. You need to think before you make unilateral decisions.” Several members of the public wanted to discuss the crime rate at both locations, stating that in the last month there were four assaults and one with a weapon at Fedde. One resident called Maravilla disingenuous and a danger to the community while another asked Maravilla what her kick back was. A main concern seemed to be that the parade and carnival began and ended at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church and that these events will be held on Palm Sunday weekend. Moskowitz Foundation Consultant Sal Flores added, “We have spent close to ten million dollars in the last few years to renovate the field at Fedde. The carnival will ruin that. It will supersede any baseball or soccer activity planned for that weekend and because it is Palm Sunday, parking will be horrendous. I also want to point out that when we did hold the Carnival there in the past, several gang related crimes and fights between Lakewood and Hawaiian Gardens broke out. This is a bad idea any way you look at it.” He also pointed out that sacred Indian burial grounds were on the Fedde location and the Carnival would be disrespectful. Maravilla added that moving the Carnival to Fedde could transform how the City viewed special events in the future, “We can bring in twice as many carnival rides as before. This is the 55th year that the city has had the carnival, and the city has negotiated unlimited ride wrist bands

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for $25 making this event more appealing. We should give it an opportunity and if it doesn’t work we can always move it back.” Roa wanted to see the layout and the size of the additional carnival rides, noting that sprinklers needed to be marked so the placement of rides would not interfere with them or be broken. “I also want to move the stage, because as it looks now, it seems to be adjacent to the church and with live music it might be too loud for Palm Sunday services or the apartments that are close by.” He insisted that logistics need to be taken into consideration before any final decisions are made.

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Continued from page 7 witnesses who were in another vehicle giving chase. In doing so, the getaway driver collided at Alicante Road and Manzanares Road, La Mirada, when he struck a curb. The getaway driver then fled the scene of the single vehicle collision. The passenger suspect was detained at the scene by arriving Norwalk Station deputies and was subsequently arrested. The suspect, 32 year-old Sergio Reyes, a resident of Whittier, was arrested for attempted murder. A check of the compact vehicle (2008 four-door Honda Accord) that had crashed through the fitness club was a confirmed stolen vehicle reported out of Whittier just a few days prior. With that additional information, the suspect was also charged with taking/driving a vehicle without owner’s consent. The getaway vehicle, a 2019 four-door Toyota Corolla, was registered to the arrested suspect. Suspect Reyes was transported and booked at Norwalk Sheriff’s Station and is being held in lieu of one million dollars bail. A search of the area was conducted and the getaway driver was not located. No injuries were reported. It appears that Suspect Reyes was a disgruntled former member of the fitness club. Surveillance footage capturing the incident is being recovered and will not be released. The booking photo will not be released. The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.

Cerritos College to Host Community Forum on Updates to Lot at 166th Street/Studebaker Road on March 25 WHAT: Cerritos College will host its first community forum of the year to update residents about changes to its property located at the 166th Street and Studebaker Road corner lot. On September 18, 2017, the Cerritos City Council approved the College's Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for four years. The TUP authorizes the College to convert the property at 166th Street and Studebaker Road into an automobile storage facility. The Cerritos College Board of Trustees passed a resolution on September 6 2017, to address issues raised by residents and the City, including dust and light mitigation, hours of operation, loading of vehicles, security, and landscaping. The College continues to work closely with the City of Cerritos to meet the requirements outlined in the TUP. WHEN: Monday, March 25, 2019, 5 p.m. WHERE: Cerritos College Science Building S-202 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Campus Map: www.cerritos.edu/guide. Parking passes are available in parking Lot 6, 7 and 8 (off Studebaker Rd.) for $2.00. Email the Public Affairs Office (grijalva@cerritos.edu) for a free parking permit. CONTACT: For more information, contact the President’s Office at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2204.

LA PALMA VOLUNTEEN APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON This year's 2019 Summer Volunteen Program is accepting applications now through March 24. The program accepts 20 teen volunteers ages 13-17, that are residents of La Palma to assist our trained Day Camp Counselors each summer at Club La Palma Day Camp and Camp Tiny Tot. At the completion of the program each Volunteen will receive a stipend, letter of recommendation, and be recognized at a City Council meeting.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2019068393 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: EMERGO AV, 18328 CECELIA WAY. CERRITOS CA., 90703. Registered Owner: SRIRAM SUNDAR RAJAN 18328 CECELIA WAY CERRITOS CA., 90703. 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/ SRIRAM SUNDAR RAJAN. This statement was led with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 15, 2019. Notice - 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 led 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 led 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 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 and 4/12/19. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS LISA CHIEN, AKA LISA CHEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: LISA CHIEN, to WEN HUT CHIEN . THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court date 5/5/19, 1:30 pm, Dept C, RM 312 by Yvonne T. Sanchez. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/19

NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE CITY OF CERRITOS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Cerritos adopted Ordinance No. 1026, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING TITLE 22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION, LOCATION, AND/OR OPERATION OF SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS, HEREIN REFERENCED AS DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2019-1.* *Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review. City Attorney Summary: This Ordinance amends Title 22 of the Cerritos Municipal Code to define and regulate self-storage facilities in the City. The adopted Ordinance defines "self-storage facilities" and will permit such facilities, with the approval of a conditional use permit, in the Industrial (M) and Industrial Commercial-Two (MC-2) zones. The maximum amount of self-storage facilities permitted in the City is limited, however, to four facilities at any given time. The Ordinance also provides operational regulations and site development standards for self-storage facilities in the City. The City Council had previously adopted a moratorium on self-storage facilities pending the approval of specific regulations. Upon the effective date of the adoption of this adopted Ordinance, the moratorium will be repealed. The full text of this adopted Ordinance can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703. State of California County of Los Angeles City of Cerritos

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I, Vida Barone, City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1026 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Cerritos at a Regular Meeting held on the 14th day of March, 2019 and that it was so adopted as follows: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Edwards, Hu, Solanki, Pulido NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS Yokoyama ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS None.

/s/Vida Barone Vida Barone, City Clerk DATED: March 15, 2019 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/22/19 T.S. No.: 9987-7641 TSG Order No.: DS7300-18001594 A.P.N.: 8059-022-012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/01/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 03/14/2007 as Document No.: 20070566159, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: BEVERLY ORTEGA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 04/09/2019 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14052 MANSA DR, LA MIRADA, CA 90638-3545 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $365,231.72 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-7641. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0349770 To: LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER 03/15/2019, 03/22/2019, 03/29/2019

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T.S. No. 074975-CA APN: 8037-001-032 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE担 SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/18/2017. 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 4/2/2019 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/25/2017, as Instrument No. 20170454847, in Book , Page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CINDY LEE PUENTES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER担 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: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12733 BREEZEWOOD DR LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA 90638 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $542,436.74 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) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 074975-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. LCCN 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/19

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT SUPPLEMENT TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA 2030 GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM EIR PROJECT TITLE:

Housing Opportunity Overlay (HO-O) Zone (Implementation of General Plan Housing Element Policy HE 3.1b)

LOCATION:

The area of the City of Artesia generally bounded by 176th Street on the north, the railroad right-of-way on the south, Arline Avenue on the east and Alburtis Avenue on the west.

DESCRIPTION:

The proposed Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone (HO-O zone) will implement the City of Artesia Housing Element Action 3.1b, as set forth in the 2014 Housing Element of the City of Artesia General Plan. The HO-O zone would permit owner-occupied and rental residential uses and would assign minimum by- right net residential densities of 20 dwelling units (du) per acre on properties currently designated as “City Center Mixed Use,” and zoned for multiple-family (63 parcels) and single-family (seven parcels) residential uses. Multiple-family structures built within the overlay area would be subject to administrative design review. The overlay ordinance is intended to encourage greater residential density in the City Center, but of itself does not approve or directly permit any individual project.

LEAD AGENCY:

City of Artesia

DIVISION: Planning

PUBLIC REVIEW REVIEW PERIOD:The City has made this Draft Supplement to the City of Artesia PUBLIC PERIOD: 2030 General Plan Program EIR available for public review and comment pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15082(b). All comments must be submitted in writing to the address noted below. The comment period during which the City will receive comments on the Draft Supplement is: Starting Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Ending Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019

DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY:

The Draft Supplement is available for public review during regular business hours at the following locations:

• Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 • Artesia Public Library, 18801 Elaine Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701

The Draft Supplement may also be viewed on the City’s website at www.cityofartesia.us.

COMMENTS:

Written comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Artesia City Hall. Please indicate a contact person for your agency or organization and send your comments to:

Fiona Graham, Interim Planning Manager City of Artesia 18747 Clarkdale Avenue Artesia, CA 90701 If you should have any further questions regarding the proposed Draft Supplement, and/or the availability of related documents, please contact Fiona Graham, Interim Planning Manager at (562) 856-6262 or fgraham@cityofartesia.us.

Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/22/19 Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Commerce – Olympic located at 5415 E. Olympic Blvd. Commerce CA 90022 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following units in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.net on 4/18/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Perla Yesenia Morales; Ariel Illescas; Stephanie Marie Castillo; Luis Antonio Rosales Gonzalez; Enrique Gutierrez; Irma Diaz; Antonio Raymond Dominguez Jr.; Enrique Perez; Erika Rendon; Mario Petoskey; Luis Alberto Covarrubias; Blanca Beltran; James Ralph Herrera; Maria Isabel Rios; Maria De Los Angeles Mendez. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 3/29 and 4/5/19

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PRESENTS SHAKESPEARE’S ‘THE COMEDY OF ERRORS’ The Cerritos Library welcomes the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, which will present William Shakespeare’s rollicking “The Comedy of Errors” at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22 in the Skyline Room. The family-friendly event, which is free, includes audience participation and a question-and-answer session with the cast at the

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end of the show. Since its debut in 1594, “The Comedy of Errors” has delighted audiences worldwide with its farcical tale of the mistaken identities, chaos and confusion that reign when two sets of twins, who were separated at birth, unwittingly end up in the same town. The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s “Shakespeare on Tour” program travels the state annually to present one of the bard’s classics to community centers and schools throughout the state. The program is in its 31st year. The Cerritos Library is located at 18025 Bloomfield Avenue.

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EVAN HELD (left) as Dromio of Ephesus and Tiago Santso as An-tipholus of Ephesus. Photo courtesy John Western.