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BELLFLOWER YMCA HELPING OUT BUSD STUDENTS WITH DAILY MEALS

PETTY PAY-BACK POLITICS EMERGE AT CERRITOS MAYORAL TRANSITION BY BRIAN HEWS

HELPING OUT: Councilman Ray Hamada, YMCA Board Member Mike Chi and Keller Williams Realtor Lucifer Morningstar have shown up every day to hand out prepared meals to children in the Bellflower Unified School District.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF The Los Cerritos YMCA has partnered with the Bellflower Unified School District to provide school lunches for children. Because the YMCA has a contract to provide afterschool programs during school and in the summer, they have teamed up with BUSD to make sure that breakfast and lunches are still available to students. For the last week or so the school district has issued information letting residents know if they need a breakfast or lunch that the YMCA located in Bellflower is handing out breakfast and lunch daily. Starting last Monday, March 23rd the Y distributed 150 meals, because that is what was available; Tuesday they gave away 500; Wednesday, 650; Thursday, 948 and last Friday they gave out an unprecedented 1,000 meals to children in the community. Monday through Friday the Y will continue to distribute a prepared breakfast and lunch as long as the Stay Home Initiative continues. Food packages are prepared at the Food Service Center in Bellflower. ”Our hope in the next day or two is to get approval from the state to be able to actually serve the meals from the Center,” stated Jeremy Echnoz Senior Director Executive for the Los Cerritos YMCA,”This way we will be able to have the cars park and not be lined up

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NORWALK LA MIRADA USD PROVIDING FOR STUDENTS

Not even a global pandemic could stop the new Cerritos Republican majority from bringing petty and vindictive politics back to the City Council Wednesday night, exercising their new powers and appointing Naresh Solanki to a unprecedented second consecutive term as Mayor, while installing freshman councilman Chuong Vo as Mayor pro tem. And the appointments have some alleging a Brown Act violation by Mayor Solanki, Mayor pro tem Vo, and Councilman Jim Edwards. This past March election erased what

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ABCUSD WILL CLOSE SCHOOLS FOR THE YEAR Students will continue to use online system.

NLMUSD warehouse full of food for students.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Over the last two weeks, the Norwalk / La Mirada Unified School District has provided meals daily during the school closure and will continue to provide food as the quarantine moves forward. In their efforts to protect employees and implement “Safer at Home” practices, the Nutrition Services began again Wednesday, April 1st. Beginning at 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, the district will provide five breakfast and five weekly lunches for NLMUSD children from ages one to 18 years of age at Los Coyotes Middle School: 14640 Mercado Ave, La Mirada and at NLMUSD -Central Kitchen:

12244 Rosecrans Ave., Norwalk For more information and a list of community services visit their website at www.nlmusd.org.

CARS wait for grab-n-go food packages.

HMG-LCCN has learned that the ABC Unified School District, following the State Superintendent’s instruction, will close all schools for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19 pandemic. Students were set to return on May 5, but due to the outbreak severity the superintendent opted to cancel the entire school year. According to sources, the District has been working on contingency plans in case the school closure was extended. Classes will still be in session with students learning at home through the ABC Online Learning at Home Program. Students are encouraged to continue to log into to Google Classroom daily and complete their assignments. In a statement Superintendent Sieu said, "State health officials have made it clear that the safest place to be is home during the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, our campuses will remain physically closed for the remainder of the school year through June 10, 2020. Our decision aligns with the recommendations from Governor Gavin Newsom, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, and Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Debra Duardo that schools remain physically closed for the rest of the academic year."

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CITY OF CERRITOS COVID-19 RESPONSE STATUS REPORT CITY NEWS SERVICE

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• Kentucky Fried Chicken

• Alberto’s Mexican Food

• Kira Kira Japanese Restaurant

• Ambrose Pizza • Baskin Robbins • Burgerim • Burger King • C & A Sandwich

• Little Caesars • Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac • Mariscos Villa Del Mar

• Cabo Taco Baja Grill

• Mazaya Mediterranean Grill

• Carl’s Jr.

• McDonald’s Restaurant

• Cassidy’s Corner Cafe

• Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

• Chick-ﬁl-A

• Mexico 1900 Restaurant

• Chinese Deli

• Mikes Classic Burgers

• Chois Teriyaki

• Mr. V’s Bar & Grill

• Chop’D

• Panera Bread

• Chuck E. Cheese

• Papa John’s

• Civitas Coffee Co.

• Pescadores Reyes

• Classic Burger

• Pho Saigon

• Clearman’s North Woods Inn

• Piara Pizza

• Cold Stone Creamery • Cream & Sugar Cafe • Creamery N7 • Curry Hut Indian Food • Del Taco • Ding Tea

• Pieology Pizzeria • Pita Paradise • Pizza Hut • Polly’s Pies Restaurant • Popeye’s • Sam’s Burgers

• Enchanted Coffee Bar

• Sol Inka Peruvian Restaurant

• Flame Broiler

• Starbucks Coffee

• Ginzaya

• Subway

• Golden Wall Chinese Cuisine

• Sushiholic Bistro

• Gondola Pizza • Home Style Donuts • Hygge Coffee • In & Out Burger • International House Of Pancake • Jamba Juice • Jersey Mike’s Subs • Jim’s Burger • Jimmy’s Burgers • Juan Pollo

• Taco Bell • Taqueria Las Comadres • Thai Lady Restaurant • The Habit Burger Grill • Twelve Sixty Modern Pub • Tokyo Teriyaki & Sushi • Tokyo Town Sushi • Tom’s Jr. La Mirada • Tom’s Tailgate • Waba Grill • Wendy’s • Yum Yum Donuts

A report was presented to the Cerritos City Council on March 26 regarding the status of the City’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The report included the following information. The City of Cerritos is working diligently to protect the health and well-being of members of the Cerritos community, including residents, volunteers, local business owners and their employees, and City staff. The City is supporting the nationwide effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and is complying with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Officer’s “Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19.” At this time the City is continuing to provide all essential services, including water and power, waste collection, sanitation, custodial support and maintenance. Cerritos water meets California’s comprehensive and safe drinking water standards which require a multi-step treatment process that includes filtration and disinfection. This process removes and kills viruses, including coronaviruses that cause diseases such as COVID-19, as well as bacteria and other pathogens. To assist the community, water service from the City is not subject to shut-off due to overdue payment until further notice. In addition, overnight parking and street sweeping restrictions are not being enforced and code enforcement violations are not being issued until further notice. The Cerritos Sheriff’s Station is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and Captain Dinh has reported that additional Sheriff’s personnel are deployed in the field to safeguard the community. The Human Services Association continues to provide meals to qualified seniors through a pick-up service at the Cerritos Senior Center. Information about the service is available by calling (562) 9168550. The City also provided the senior participants with a supply of bathroom tissue due to local supply shortages. The Human Services Care Manager ensures that registered Cerritos homebound seniors are checked on regularly through phone visits. Cerritos Senior Center staff are notified if a senior does not respond to the outreach. Staff then arranges for a well check from the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station. The outdoor spaces and restroom facilities at Cerritos Park East and Heritage, Liberty, Frontier and Westgate Parks are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Recreation Services Division staff is on site at these locations. The community is encouraged to take walks in the City’s parks while being very careful to practice social distancing. All other recreation facilities, plus City playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment are closed. The Cerritos Senior Center and the Cerritos Library are also closed to the public until at least April 19 and until further notice. Events at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts are canceled through at least the end of April. All special event rentals at City facilities have been canceled through the end of April. Staff is assisting clients by refunding their deposits and rescheduling their events. City Hall is closed to the public and can be accessed by telephone or through on-line services. The main City Hall reception desk is being staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer calls from the public that are placed to (562) 860-0311. The Cerritos Library continues to offer

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cardholders e-book and digital streaming services, plus access to on-line research databases. To assist patrons, library card expiration dates have been extended and due dates for materials have been automatically extended through April 30th. Library staff are available by telephone at the Reference Desk and Circulation Desk. Phone numbers and access to digital services are provided on the Library’s website at cerritoslibrary.us. City staff who are reporting to work sites are practicing social distancing and frequent handwashing. City staff who are not on site are completing work and training assignments by telecommuting with support from the City’s IT Division. Information about the status of City services and facilities is posted on the City’s website at cerritos.us. Information is also being disseminated through a Mayor’s Message and bulletins presented on Cerritos TV3; e-mail messages and text messages; City newsletter articles; and press releases. Community members are encouraged to sign up for the City’s E-News service to receive updates by email and text messages. The sign up form is available by clicking on the red envelope in the upper left corner of the home page of the City’s website. The City’s website at cerritos.us will continue to be updated with information about the status of City services and facilities. In addition, a link to “Federal, State, County and School Districts COVID-19 Response Resources for Residents, Students and Businesses” has been added to the homepage and to the Library’s website. This opens a page with a listing of agencies and links to information about relief for items such as student loans, suspension of evictions and loans for businesses. The page also has links to local school districts. In addition, there are links to information about grocery stores offering special hours for seniors and a list of local restaurants with takeout and delivery services. The City has received questions from residents about the number of COVID19 cases in Cerritos. This information is compiled and reported by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. The County’s staff have said that because there are positive cases across the entire County, the public should not think one location is safer than the other. The County aggregates case counts to ensure that there is a geographic area with a population greater than 25,000 to protect patient confidentiality. Following this procedure, the number of cases reported for Cerritos also includes any cases in Artesia. As of noon on March 25, the County listed two cases in Cerritos. The County is posting information daily about the number of cases on the website http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ media/Coronavirus/locations.htm Public health officials remind us that it is critically important that everyone adheres to all the social distancing measures and practice good public health hygiene, including washing hands as frequently as possible. The County of Los Angeles issued a warning to residents on March 25 about an increasing number of COVID-19 scams. There are several fraud schemes designed to prey on the vulnerable in the midst of the COVID-19 public health crisis. Reports of malicious websites, email schemes, and suspicious links have come to the attention of law enforcement and public officials. The County has said “The public needs to be mindful and careful, and avoid websites, phishing emails, and scams that engage people through false information about the health crisis, and steal personal user information and data. By clicking on fraudulent weblinks, hackers can deliver

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Many local eateries remain open for take-out, p/u, or delivery. Support your local eatery! Also essential service co's are still open! Many in this paper are open! Remember if you must shop....necessities only. Those over 65 are advised to stay home.

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"It’s the ONE question nearly all Social Security recipients are asking: Will I get a Coronavirus stimulus check? If yes, do I get one even if I haven’t filed a tax return in recent years? The answers are YES and YES!," says Jeff Szymanski, political analyst at the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” (CARES Act) passed by Congress provides for substantial stabilization of America’s economy during the unprecedented medical crisis now sweeping the country. The Act provides critically needed funding in key areas like expanded unemployment benefits and specific aid to many business segments facing extraordinary disruption, along with financial relief payments to most Americans, subject to income guidelines below. “Under the Act’s provisions, Americans having a valid Social Security number will receive direct cash assistance, specifically including those who receive welfare and Social Security benefits. Relief payments will be $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for couples, and $500 per child, for individuals with incomes at or below $75,000 ($112,500 for heads of household) and couples with income at or below $150,000. Individuals earning up to $99,000 and couples up to $198,000 will receive a reduced

SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS ASK... WILL I GET A CORONAVIRUS STIMULUS CHECK? payment, prorated according their higher income level,” according to Szymanski. The procedural details on how the approved payments will get into the hands of recipients are still being finalized, but these are the general elements: According to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, most payments should be in the hands of recipients within three weeks Eligibility for cash payments is based on income as reported in your most recent income tax return (note: adjusted gross income is the figure used) If you did not file tax returns and are receiving Social Security payments, the IRS can use your Form SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit Statement or your Form RRB-1099 Social Security Equivalent Benefit Statement to send your check

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If you have received a tax refund in the last two years by direct deposit, that’s where your money will be sent. If not, the IRS will mail a check to your “last known address” The IRS will mail a notice confirming distribution of your payment, along with IRS contact information if you haven’t actually received the confirmed payment You do not need to do anything in advance. For many recipients, the IRS has your banking information and will likely execute direct transfers to your account AMAC’s sister organization, The AMAC Foundation, updates a site five days a week entitled The Social Security Report. For the absolute latest daily information on this vital program, visit www.socialsecurityreport.org. Many of this week’s headline and latest news posts on The Social Security Report deal specifically with The CARES Act (Stimulus Bill), and those seeking more detailed information will find it a valuable resource. But to reiterate, reports Szymanski, “YES, Social Security recipients are eligible and need do nothing at all to receive their $1,200 per person relief payments due them. If you are required to file a tax form, it is likely that having done so already may speed up delivery of the payment.”

Message from the ABC Superintendent on Closure of Schools Dear ABCUSD Students, Families, Teachers and Staff, At the ABC Unified School District, student, staff, and family safety is our number one priority. State health officials have made it clear that the safest place to be is home during the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, our campuses will remain physically closed for the remainder of the school year through June 10, 2020. Our decision aligns with the recommendations from Governor Gavin Newsom, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, and

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Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Debra Duardo that schools remain physically closed for the rest of the academic year. Even though our schools remain closed, classes will still be in session. Since March 19, 2020, students have been learning at home through the ABC Online Learning at Home Program. Students should continue to log into to Google Classroom daily and complete their assignments. Although we had planned for students to return on May 5, 2020, the District has been working on contingency

plans in case the school closure was extended. We will continue to work on the many issues that come with the decision to end the school year on our campuses. I know you have questions, and we will do our best to provide answers in the days and weeks ahead. I am grateful to our students, families, teachers, and staff for continuing school during these unusual times. Please stay healthy and safe. Thank you very much. Dr. Mary Sieu Superintendent

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locations. Existing playground equipment will be removed from both parks and new structures installed. The work also includes removing existing rubberized playground surfacing, removing and reconstructing concrete walkways and relocating irrigation lines. The project also covers work under the Citywide Playground Roll Coat Protection Program, which provides for the maintenance and installation of a binder coat on playground surfacing at City parks. The work is expected to be completed in April.

Sunshine & Westgate park upgrades

The Cerritos City Council awarded a $338,826 contract to Land Forms Landscape Construction of Irvine to perform upgrades to Sunshine Park and Westgate Park. The project includes installing wheelchair accessible ramps at both

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Hews Media Group ran a story recently that told of a partnership between Grocery Outlet and Neighborhood Life Church. This partnership was simply to reach out to the senior residents of La Mirada in this crisis. Since that article ran – the movement has taken on a life of its own, receiving support from City Councilman Ed Eng, John Lewis, newly elected Couoncilman Anthony Otero, and Supervisor Janice Hahn’s office; donations have come in from as far as South Dakota. The first week 100 food packages were assembled and delivered. The second week, over 200 packages were delivered and Eng has requested that 400 packages be taken to the elderly and homebound each week. “As the need increases, so will be our response,” said David Newman, Pastor Dave of Neighborhood Life Church. The list of residents come in from the La Mirada Activity Center, Resource Center, Meals on Wheels, Long Beach VA, from other pastors and various residents within the city who have seen the Facebook posts or article. The program has grown to serve the communities of Whittier, Norwalk, Anaheim, Pico Rivera, Compton, Long Beach and 25 hygiene kits were donated to the Hope Gardens Family Center for Women and Children in Sylmar, as well as five surrounding senior centers. Residents from La Mirada gather at the Grocery Outlet in La Mirada after hours, and assemble bags of food and necessities which are delivered the following morning by volunteers. “There

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is human goodness and we are dealing with a particular crisis and people are showing what they are truly made of,” remarked Newman. Grocery Outlet owners Amanda Paez and Steven Hernandez got together with Newman and Councilman Eng to discuss a community event they wanted to sponsor, but then the COVID-19 stay home initiative was announced. The discussion continues but turned into how they could be good neighbors during this crisis. “We can’t compete with a Walmart,” said Paez, “but there are other alternatives. Being a neighbor is getting out and doing things for your community. Bringing them together to engage, support and get to know one another.” The new goal is to deliver bags of food to every senior’s home for the next six weeks. “Our identity is what drives us. We want to be good neighbors to our city, but to our neighboring cities as well. What we are doing with this program is part of our vision … to learn what it means to be a good neighbor,” said Newman, “ We are teaching in the church and we are teaching on the streets.” Eng and his wife have a community foundation and they donated funds, Councilman Lewis donated funds toward packages, the word spread to the group ‘I Love La Mirada’ who donated $1,200 and that is when Eng contacted LA County Supervisor Hahn’s office who has pledged to donated $15,000. If you would like to volunteer, donate or need assistance contact Pastor Dave at 562.359.7945 or send an email to neighborlife.church@gmail.com.

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GROCERY OUTLET AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE CHURCH HELP SENIOR RESIDENTS OF LA MIRADA DURING PANDEMIC BY TAMMYE MCDUFF

TOP: Volunteers with masks and gloves ready food to be assembled for care packages. BOTTOM: Observing the six foot rule, Grocery Outlet owners Amanda Paez and Steven Hernandez (foreground), Dave and Brianna Newman, Councilman Anthony Otero, with La Mirada residents and business owners.

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ROTARY CLUB SEEKING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS

WINNERS: from (l-r) La Mirada High School recipients of the 2019 Rotary Scholarship Awards Alan Nguyen, Ariana Oropeza, and Alejandra Vaca. With them is Rotarian Diego de Lama, owner of Diego De Lama State Farm Insurance. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF The Rotary Club of La Mirada is currently seeking scholarship applications from La Mirada High School students or residents graduating in 2020. The scholarships vary in amount, and are intended to provide financial assistance to students planning to attend a university, college, community college or trade school. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all required information. Information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by the Rotary Club of La Mirada Scholarship Committee and/or the La Mirada Community Foundation Scholarship Committee. Customarily, recipients are notified at the La Mirada High School Awards Assembly in May; however due to the current atmosphere and changes in the district, recipients will be notified by phone or email. Preference may be given to applicants planning studies that lead to sustainable, high-impact outcomes in one of Rotaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six major areas of focus: peace and conflict resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, or economic and community development. Applicants can find further information and requirements by visiting: www.rota-

rycluboflamirada.org. where they can find and submit an application, along with the required personal statement and required documents to: Rotary Club of La Mirada Scholarship Post Office Box 248 La Mirada, CA 90637-0248 Or submit electronically to: rotarycluboflamirada@gmail.com The scholarships began with La Mirada founding father Cor Van Dam who immigrated to Southern California in 1930 with his parents and six siblings. Van Dam was one of the founding members of the La Mirada Rotary Club and of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce. It was members of the Rotary Club that originally formed the Chamber of Commerce. In 2002 the Van Dam family established the C.A. Van Dam Family Foundation a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is through the generous donations of this Foundation that the Rotary Club of La Mirada is able to award scholarships to graduating seniors at La Mirada High School. The Rotary Club of La Mirada thanks the C.A. Van Dam Family Foundation for their continued support of the scholarship program and looks forward to working with them in the future. The deadline to apply is May 22, 2020.

SHORT-TERM RENTALS BANNED IN CERRITOS Residents are reminded that the City of Cerritos prohibits short-term rentals. Short-term rentals refer to leasing or renting a residential dwelling unit (in whole or in part) for 31 days or fewer. The most common types of short-term rentals are vacation rentals and home-sharing rentals, which are both prohibited. Cityapproved and permitted hotels located in

commercially zoned areas are not considered short-term rentals under the ordinance. The ban strives to protect residential neighborhoods from the noise, nuisances, added traffic and other adverse factors that can arise with short-term rentals. Appropriate measures will be taken against those who violate the City ordinance.

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y name is Donna Mason, and "I survived the Coronavirus." That sentence sounds like something you would expect to read on the front of tee shirt, telling the world that you have conquered the beast of a roller coaster and emerged unscathed. But I don’t really like roller coasters much. Thinking back I must have caught the virus in December/January on one of the many bus journeys I make on a daily basis. I live in Coventry England, a city that is situated between two Universities, CU Coventry University Group and University of Warwick, both attract a large number of Asian students. On occasion I have shared the bus seat with one or more of those students. I remember I began to have a sore throat at the start of the New Year. However, I annoyingly happen to be one of the millions on this earth who suffers from hay fever. Not only this but I am allergic to many different types of pollen; grass, flowers, trees, and shrubbery that is common to find in much every public garden or park where I live. At first I didn’t think much about that sore throat. There is also the possibility that I may have contracted the virus from a supermarket in the city Centre that is always full of these same international students. Some of the population will only show very mild symptoms whilst others may not even know they are a carrier. Then there are those of us who sadly suffer so badly that they could potentially pass away. At the time this article was written, we had no idea what to look for; giving us a ‘heads up’ to avoid the virus. Internationally every country is being forced to lock down. On a daily basis, we in the UK are being told by

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more than usual. I say more than usual’ because I suffer from Fibromyalgia on a daily basis and deal with deep muscle and joint aches and in the winter. It can be very painful. Initially I brushed my symptoms aside, even though I was experiencing all of these at the same time, lasting about a week and developed a persistent scratchy cough. Looking up my symptoms online, I found the National Health Service UK website gave quite a bit of information about the virus. I began to wonder if this was what I was suffering from. I tried to make an appointment with my doctor, but found that no appointments were available for weeks. I did have the opportunity for a phone consul-

because I was on the way to recovery. However it was the tightness in my chest, the difficulty to take a full breath that actually began to frighten me, this had come on quickly, was persistent and stayed with me for about six weeks. Looking back I have to laugh. Each time I boarded the bus for work – and if I would cough – riders would part in swathes like Moses with his staff parting the Red Sea. All joking aside, I was genuinely scared. The thought of not being able to go even a few minutes without coughing then having to gasp for air meant I could not speak properly. I would cough so hard that my ribs began to hurt. I had friends in Canada, Nevada and California that were telling stories that

this strange virus had started showing up in North America. The whole world has now, quite quickly turned its proverbial head, upside down and completely around. This reminds me of the 2008 movie ‘The Happening’ with Zooey Deschanel and Mark Wahlberg fictionally showing how nature can suddenly decide to fight back against its human inhabitants who have run riot; repeatedly and disrespectfully destroyed this beautiful and perfect earth. This of course is not how COVID19 has infiltrated humanity but it has quickly and masterfully made the human race stop and pay attention to save their own lives. Thankfully I am now better, and the cough has completely cleared with no lingering symptoms. My Mother however who lives with me, she is 68, also fought the virus for more than a week. In February she quickly developed the headache, fever cough and tightness in her chest, which lasted for seven days. She has a compromised immune system, and suffers from Osteo Arthritis. She frequently battles bronchitis during the winter months. I am very thankful that she pulled through. Globally, governments are pleading with residents to stay at home to stop the virus from spreading and relieve some of the pressure on medical services. I infected my mother before I was officially diagnosed, who knows how many other people I may have passed it on to, simply by going about my usual daily routine and using public transport, grocery shopping, chatting face to face with friends. Please, stay home, stay safe and stay connected.

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WHITNEY HIGH’S MARK JOHNSON IS THE BACKBONE OF AQUATICS IN THE AREA BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER Whitney High athletic director Jeff Day calls Mark Johnson a monarch of aquatics as well as the head of the school’s athletic department. And as any high school coach goes, so does Johnson, who has been the only aquatics head coach the school has known. In 1984, a little over 10 years after Cerritos High opened, Johnson started the aquatics program there. That was also the same year that the Cerritos Olympic Swim and Fitness Center opened. Five years later, Johnson would become Whitney’s first aquatics head coach. He remembers that when he left Cerritos, he felt Whitney should have an aquatics program since the school is located next to the pool. Johnson began swimming at his friend’s pool in Leimert Park, then moved to Decatur, IL and swam at the YMCA, which he considers his main start into aquatics. Johnson then did the same thing in Lowell, MA before moving to Downey. He attended Warren High and it was around 1971 that he began to get serious about swimming under the tutelage of Jim Montrella, who was the coach at the Lakewood Aquatic Club. “It just took off,” Johnson said. “He merged with a team in Long Beach and we had Olympic swimmers; world record holders [from the] 1968 and 1972 Olympics. He was just a fantastic coach with limited pools. He’s still coaching a little down in Mission Viejo. He took the Lakewood Aquatic Club to the top of Nationals and Junior Nationals. He really developed some great swimmers from scratch. So, that really set us off.” PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES Johnson, who back then always had PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES a strong passion in teaching, started • Local•Delivery Available Local Delivery Available doing that in his parent’s backyard Local Delivery Available • We•Are A Compounding Pharmacy • We Are A Compounding Pharmacy as well at the John Riley Swimming We AreOur A Compounding Pharmacy • Ask• About Weight Loss Program • Ask About Our Weight Loss Program School in Downey in the early 1970s. • Ask About Our Weight Loss Program While at Warren, Johnson was a part of 17623 17623 PIONEER BLVD. PIONEERBLVD. BLVD. the swimming and water polo team that 11515PIONEER ARTESIA 17623 BLVD. advanced to the CIF-Southern Section ARTESIA ARTESIA ARTESIA ARTESIA semifinals. Johnson, who swam the 562-402-1000 562-402-1000 individual medley, and his brother, were 562-402-1000 fax562-402-1000 562-402-2471 562-402-2471 also CIF champions in swimming. Back faxfax 562-402-2471 fax 562-402-2471 176th STARTESIA then, there was a varsity ‘B’ division 176th ST 176th ST and a varsity ‘C’ division which would differentiate swimmers by age, height and weight. Stan Winters, R.Ph R.Ph Stan Winters, Upon his graduation from Warren, GRIDLEY Stan Winters, R.Ph Johnson attended Yale University for

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WHITNEY HIGH SWIMMING and water polo coach Mark Johnson awards the Ben Carlson Award to Caden Cunningham of Huntington Beach at last summer’s Chubascos bodysurfing contest. Cunningham had the highest score of any junior lifeguard.

his undergraduate degree. He was on the water polo team for four years and the swimming team for two years. At Yale, his teams were constantly Eastern champions and in 1969, that team was part of the first NCAA Water Polo National Championships. Eight teams were accepted, and the event was held at Belmont Plaza Pool in Long Beach. Yale lost to Long Beach State University 17-1, University of Southern California 13-3 and Colorado State University 9-5. Johnson graduated from Yale in 1971 and after taking a year off, he went to law school at the University of San Diego for two years. “It was expectations,” Johnson said of his career aspirations back then. “Growing up, I always thought I would go to law school. The Ivy League was extremely challenging, but I really fell in love [with swimming]. I was the captain of the varsity water polo team. So, I really got involved with organizing as well and running the workouts, more on the coaching side.” While in San Diego, Johnson started coaching and volunteering the water polo team at University High, which was located across the street from USD. The high school has since moved to a location closer to Del Mar and is now known as Cathedral Catholic High. He never finished law school but came back home and began teaching out of his parent’s home again before a job opened at the Cerritos Aquatic Club in 1975. The coach at that time was Roger Tilley whom Johnson remains friends with. Johnson says he believes the club opened in the 1950s as the Bellflower Bluefins. “My folks took in a bunch of the team and my friends took in other friends,” he recalled. “It was fantastic. It was just so cool. We got beat easily by the locals, but it was just a lovely experience. I got real involved and just fell in love with coaching there.” “I met Mark in 1976-1977 at Cerritos College when my sister and I joined the Cerritos Aquatic Club,” Day remembers. “He had more hair and muscles then, but he was, and still is, the same person now that he was 43 years ago. I remember the practices, meets, games and mostly

the travel each weekend to compete. I looked forward to his comments and encouragement at the conclusion of each event I took part in. Mark has that special magical talent that most of us don’t have. He’s able to connect with everyone he comes in contact with from athletes, coaches, officials, parents and opponents. He praises and makes everyone better through his positive outlook and comments made. Everyone feels special to him.” Day, who has been Whitney’s athletic director since 2017, swam and played for Johnson from 1976-1987 and says he has never seen Johnson angry, but that he has always preached a healthy lifestyle of eating properly, working out regularly and drinking plenty of water. Johnson recalls the challenges of starting an aquatics program from the ground floor when he left Cerritos for Whitney. He said it was difficult but exciting, especially getting contacts to get games scheduled. “The expectations weren’t great because we were just starting out,” he added. “But we had a lot of early success, and not because of coaching. There were just a lot of good kids and a lot of them came from club teams. It was just a ton of fun.” Some of Johnsons’ top moments at Whitney have been coaching several CIF champions and beating Cerritos in boys water polo. In addition, Johnson was thrilled to have started the first girls water polo team at Whitney this past winter. “It was a great bunch of kids; a great nucleus who really improved and got the team identity going,” Johnson said. “It was a lovely season. We certainly didn’t break .500, but that was late in my career to get a new team going.” Johnson said he thinks the ‘Learn to Swim’ program is hugely important and added that he thinks the socioeconomic situation in Cerritos is very solid and the schools are the best. He continued by saying the City of Cerritos has a good population and it’s a very diverse population, which is probably an advantage.

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Continued from page 10 Johnson reflects back on coaching some United States Olympians in water polo, like Tom Shields, James Shin, who played for USC, Iko Saito, who came out of Cerritos High and went to the University of the Pacific and Nicolle Payne, who was a water polo goalie at Gahr High, joined the UCLA team in 1994 and started on the U.S. National team in 1995. He also says there have been other kids who went on to play at the academies in West Point and Annapolis. Then there is Whitney junior Alex Mo, who went to the CIF state meet last season and finished in second place with 523.10 points. Mo competes in the Pacific Diving Association, which operates out of the Cerritos Olympic Swim and Fitness Center. Johnson continues to rave about the number of good kids he has coached over time and keeps in contact with. In fact, he chuckled when talking about updating his calendar so he can remember the 400 or so birthdays. He says it the kids, along with the assistant coaches and parents, that keeps him coaching. At 70, Johnson says he isn’t sure how much longer he will continue to coach at Whitney. He hasn’t decided, but it won’t be too long before he retires. “It’s going to be traumatic to even think about it,” Johnson said. “Even with these weeks right now, or this week, not seeing the kids is strange, and I miss them. We’ll see. I’m not exactly sure, but it’s been a great ride. That’s for sure.” As far as the immediate future, Johnson would like to expand the girls water polo program. He says the swimming program keeps excelling and the girls junior varsity team was “unbeatable last year”. He would like to see the tradition carry on. “I like stressing to these kids, they’re all students, but to let them know that they’re student athletes after they’ve been on these athletic teams,” Johnson said. “[I want to] keep the program going with confidence and to build the girls water polo team because it was a really good start and we have a lot of potential.” When Johnson retires from Whitney, he still wants to continue to teach swimming. He is also actively involved in bodysurfing and formed the Chubascos, a bodysurfing club that consisted of Cerritos aquatic youngsters that now ranges from teenagers to those in their 80s. This summer will be the 13th Annual Bodysurfing Championship on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier in which Johnson and Day will be a part of. Day has competed in previous bodysurfing championships and the two of them are looking forward to the World Championships in Oceanside in August. “He has touched the lives of thousands of Whitney student athletes over the past 34 years,” Day said. “He’s the kindest, most selfless and genuine human being you’ll ever come across. He puts his players before himself, always. Many times, he uses his coaching stipend to cover suits for those that can’t afford them and pays for much of the teams’ banquets when costs rise above.” Day also stated that he would be wrong not to mention Paul McManus, who was a teammate of Johnson at Warren and has coached alongside Johnson at Whitney and in club. He says those two complement each other well.

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Basketball, soccer accolades continue as All CIF-Southern Section teams are announced BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER The final high school basketball and soccer games may have been played in late February or early March, but the final CIFSouthern Section awards were handed out this past week, putting the official close to the 2019-2020 season. A total of five area basketball players, plus one girls basketball head coach were recognized one last time. Previously, five area boys and five girls soccer players were named to the All CIFSS team for their respective divisions. Cerritos High junior Alexander Archer was one of 10 players named to the Division 3AA team. Archer led the Dons with 365 points, good for an 11.8 points per game average, this past season and helped guide Cerritos to a 23-8 record and its second straight undefeated 605 League championship. In addition, Archer averaged 22 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals in three playoff games as the Dons reached the quarterfinals for the fourth time in school history. “I’m so happy for Alex, his teammates and his family for making it on the AllCIF team,” said Cerritos co-head coach Jonathan Watanabe. “He deserved it. Alex becomes the 11th player in school history to make it onto an All-CIF team, most recently following Evan Leonard and Aaron Wright as first team selections.” Previously, Archer was named the 605 League’s Most Valuable Player and was one of five first team players to be named to the 2019-2020 HMG-Community News Winter All-Area Team. In addition to scoring, Archer led the Dons in rebounds, assists and steals this past season. “Alex has been amazing, coming back from a broken arm last season to play in our last six league games and lead us to our first league championship in 23 years,” Watanabe said. Archer also had a knee injury in the offseason between his sophomore and junior seasons and the longtime Cerritos head coach adds that the best part is that Archer is not even close to his full potential. Valley Christian High senior Malvin Payero was named to the All-CIF Division 3A team after leading the Defenders with 560 points (22.4 ppg.). V.C. won its first 11 games of the season and finished 20-9. Payero was also the HMG-CN’s Player of the Year for his accomplishments this past season. His 560 points were 155 points more than the next area player. Finally, Norwalk High senior Christopher Herrera was named to the All-CIF Division 4AA team after leading the Lancers to the quarterfinals. Herrera led the Lancers with 349 points (11.6 ppg.) and was a second team member on the HMG-

CN All-Area Team. Norwalk went 18-12 this past season won 10 straight games at one point and came within three points of advancing to the semifinals. For the girls, it was clean sweep in Division 5AA as Artesia High sophomore

Sydnee McKee and freshman Samerika Young were named Co-Players of the Year and Shonyta Pouncey was named Coach of the Year. “Again, that team, myself…we’re just blessed,” Pouncey said. “I’m honored, I’m humbled…man, I can’t really even put it into a bunch of words. But the girls definitely deserve it. Samerika and Sydney worked really hard.” Young led the Lady Pioneers with 406 points, a 12-point average, and McKee followed with 366 points (10.8 ppg.) as the team won the divisional championship. Young started the season slow, scoring no more than 14 points in any of the first 17 games. But over the final 18 games, she scored at least 20 points half a dozen times and reached at least 15 points another four times/ McKee, who shined as a freshman last season, scored 91 points in six playoff games to spark the Lady Pioneers to a 26-8 record and a Division 5 AA championship. “In my early years, it was always about the kids, the kids, the kids, my players, this team,” Pouncey said. “And I still, to this day, always say it first. I tell them all the time, when you lose a game, it’s only my fault. And when you win it, it’s always going to be because you guys are just great players. I think the best part is that both of these kids got a chance to be players of the year in their playoff division. That is something they will have for an eternal lifetime.” In boys soccer, Norwalk senior goalkeeper Juan Pablo Camacho and junior forward Erick Velasco were named to the All CIF Division 3 team, Artesia senior forward Jose Aguilar and sophomore forward Jose Gudino to the All CIF Division 4 team and V.C. sophomore forward Josiah Alvarez to the All CIF Division 6 team. Aguilar led the Pioneers, and the area, with 36 goals and was named the HMGCN Player of the Year while Velasco was second in the area with 18 goals. Camacho, Gudino and Velasco were also named to the HMG-CN first team. In girls soccer, La Mirada High senior forward Isabel Loza and junior goalkeeper Sage Strohman were named to the All CIF Division 2 team while V.C. senior midfielder Megan Bouma, senior goalkeeper Cassidy Samuelson and junior midfielder Sophia Schrock were named to the All CIF Division 5 team. Schrock led the Lady Defenders with 20 goals while Bouma was next in line with 15 goals. Both were on the HMG-CN first team while Samuelson allowed 14 goals in 21 games, posted nine shutouts and was named to the HMG-CN second team.

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Continued from page 1 was a Democratic majority on the council and replaced it with Edwards, Solanki and newcomer Vo, who eked out a win over ABC Board Member Sophia Tse by less than 90 votes. All three were against the sales tax increase measure, a measure that would have brought $11 million into city coffers, and a measure that likely drove the very high voter turnout of over 44% that propelled them to their respective wins. The recipient of the petty politics-asusual Republican majority was former Mayor pro tem Frank Yokoyama. It was similar to a 2013 political stunt where Bruce Barrows, Carol Chen, and the newly elected George Ray voted no, and kept Yokoyama, who was on the Cerritos Planning Commission for seven years and who was Mark Pulido’s appointee, off the commission. There was some nice moments during the video chat/tele-conference when the council honored two-time Mayor Mark Pulido, a somber honoring given the current stay-at-home situation necessitated by the pandemic. Solanki then patted himself on the back, reading a statement describing his accomplishments during the year; this after Solanki was likely the only mayor in California to vote no on a resolution proclaiming the existence of an emergency in Cerritos due to the COVID-19 outbreak. It was a baffling vote, the emergency proclamation triggers a number of things but the most important is that it provides a clear path for the city to apply for reimbursement from the county and the state for what will be substantial COVID-19 related expenses. After the pomp and circumstance, the fireworks began, with the animosity between Solanki, Edwards, and Vo towards Mayor pro tem Frank Yokoyama clearly evident. Edwards, who is chronically ill, and who did not attend the emergency meeting the night before and participated by phone, quickly nominated Solanki for a second consecutive term.

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Councilwoman Grace Hu then nominated Mayor pro tem Frank Yokoyama. City Clerk Vida Barone called for the vote, which predictably ended up on a 3 to 2 party line, with Edwards and Vo voting yes to appoint Solanki. After giving a two minute statement on all of his accomplishments during his first term as mayor, Solanki then voted for himself as Mayor of Cerritos for an unprecedented second consecutive term. The floor was then opened for the nomination of Mayor pro tem, with Edwards once again demonstrating his animosity toward Yokoyama, and eschewing experience for party, nominating freshman Councilman Vo. Grace Hu once again nominated Yokoyama, this time as Mayor pro tem, but seeing the writing on the wall, Yokoyama declined the appointment. City Clerk Vida Barone called for the vote, which predictably ended up on a 3 -2 party line, with Edwards and Solanki voting yes to appoint Vo; Vo then voted for himself as Mayor pro tem of Cerritos. It was a bitter meeting for Yokoyama, who nominated and voted for Solanki as Mayor in 2019. The move by the majority to isolate Yokoyama was made even more petty, as

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demonstrated by Hu, Pulido, and Yokoyama’s willingness to work together with the Republicans, voting unanimously for Solanki as mayor in 2019 But, once again showing their unwillingness to work together, Solanki and Edwards did not return the goodwill, and voted no on the nomination of Yokoyama as mayor pro tem for 2019; the two were beat out by Hu, Pulido, and Yokoyama, 3-2. Many readers emailed HMG-LCCN after the meeting writing that the vote was clearly predetermined and therefore a Brown Act Violation. The Brown Act prohibits meetings attended by three or more City Council members out of the public eye and guarantees the public’s right to attend and participate in meetings of local legislative bodies. The law makes public officials accountable for their actions to the public that elected them to serve. One reader wrote, “Edwards wanted to be mayor one last time, Solanki and him made that very clear while they were campaigning, and it’s why they ran Vo on the same slate. Then Edwards is the first to nominate Solanki to a never-seen second term as mayor? And then Edwards nominates Vo for mayor pro tem? Paging Jackie Lacey!”

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Continued from page 1 on the street, causing traffic issues.” “Most people are being honest and if their children aren’t with them, we limit the bags to two meal bags per car. If residents show their district app, report card, or proof they live in the district then we can give them the appropriate number of meals. We understand that if you have more than one child, it is not always easy to get everyone in the car,” said Echnoz.” The point is to make sure that the children are being fed.” Hollywood Sports Park has donated toys that have been passed out to children that accompanied parents to the drive through. YMCA Grab and Go Meals are being distributed on weekdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at 15530 Woodruff Avenue in Bellflower. To volunteer or donate goods contact Jeremy Echnoz at 562.925.1292

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NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS TRAFFIC INTERCONNECT SYSTEM UPGRADES PROJECT FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5362(023) PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO: 2015-41 FUNDED BY HSIP FUNDS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF COMMERCE, referred to as “CITY”, invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids at Commerce City Hall in the Office of the City Clerk, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, California 90040 by the due date of 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 23, 2020. The bids will be opened in the City of Commerce, Engineering Conference Room, located at 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, CA. 90040 shortly after the due date and read aloud. 1.

BID DOCUMENTS: Electronic files of the Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents are available for download on the City website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=32906. Hard copy of the bid package will not be mailed.

PRE-BID MEETING: None.

SCOPE OF WORK: The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidental for the improvements as shown on Project Plans.

LOCATION OF WORK: The project is located alongside the City.

SCHEDULE OF WORK: In accordance with the Standard Specifications, and/or as may be provided for within the herein Special Provisions, after notification of award and prior to start of any work, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval its proposed Construction Schedule. At a scheduled date prior to commencement of work, the Contractor and all subcontractors shall attend a preconstruction conference at the City Hall. Total construction duration is 60 working days. Please see Section A.00200 – Instructions to Bidders for the project schedule.

ESTIMATED COST OF WORK: Estimated cost is $800,000.

BID BOND: Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond, made payable to the City of Commerce for an amount no less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE: Contractor shall have a valid California General Contractor License, Class A, General Engineering Contractor, at the time of bid, at the time of award and during the performance of the work.

FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT: This is a federally funded project. Federal Labor Standards Provisions, including prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts will be enforced. Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Compliance with the prevailing rates of wages and apprenticeships employment standards established by the State Director of Industrial Relations and the Federal government will be required. This is a Federally funded project and Davis-Bacon will be enforced, and where the State and Federal wage rates are applicable, the higher of the two will be used.

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DBE: All bidders are required to comply with all applicable competitive bidding and labor compliance laws including, but not limited to, active solicitation of subcontract bids from minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and businesses owned by disabled veterans. Bidders are advised that, as required by Federal law, the State has established a statewide overall DBE goal. This contract is considered to be a part of the statewide overall DBE goal. The City is required to report to Caltrans on DBE participation for all Federal-aid contracts each year so that attainment efforts may be evaluated. This project is subject to Federal Funding Requirements and has a DBE Goal of 9%.

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CALIFORNIA PREVAILING WAGE The City hereby notifies all qualified bidders that it will affirmatively insure that qualified minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, or handicap in consideration for an award. Attention is directed to the provisions of Section 1777.5 (Chapter 1411, Statutes of 1968) and 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor’s or any such subcontractors under hire. The bidders and the selected Contractor shall not allow discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, or handicap. In entering into a public works contract, or a subcontract, to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a public works contract, the Contractor, or subcontractors, offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title and interest in, and to, all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public work’s contract or subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties. To comply with SB 854, beginning January 1, 2015 the following applies: (1) No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. (2) No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public works on a public works project awarded on or after April 1, 2015, unless registered with the DIR. (3) The project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. (4) Require the prime contractor to post job site notices prescribed by regulation (regulation not created yet) or the City must post the notices itself. The contractor shall fill in the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Contractor Registration Number Form provided in “Section B – Bidder’s Proposal” and submit it with the Sealed Bid. Bids must be prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions to Bidders and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond, made payable to the City of Commerce for an amount no less than 10 percent of the amount of bid. The City will deduct a State-mandated 5% retention from all progress payments. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Business and Professions Code. The successful Contractor and his subcontractors will be required to possess business licenses from the City. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity, and to take all bids under advisement for a period of 60 calendar days. If there are any questions regarding this project, please submit your questions via Planet Bid at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=32906 no later than April 8, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. It is the responsibility of the bidder to confirm transmission of correspondence. By order of the City Council of the City of Commerce, California

LENA SHUMWAY, City Clerk Dated: April 2, 2020 Published at Commerce Community News 4/3 and 4/10/20

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GENEVA BEATRICE CASH CASE NO. 20STPB02031 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GENEVA BEATRICE CASH. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALLEN L. PAYTON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALLEN L. PAYTON 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: 07/21/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 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 MAX M. ALAVI - SBN 272099 ATTORNEY AT LAW, APC 1048 IRVINE AVE. #1060 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660 BSC 218128 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/20 CNS-3356836# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY W. PERKINS CASE NO. 20STPB02610 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SHIRLEY W. PERKINS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by FLORENCE EVA YU in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FLORENCE EVA YU be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: 04/22/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 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 C. TRACY KAYSER - SBN 230022 KAYSER LAW GROUP, APC 1407 N. BATAVIA STREET, SUITE 103 ORANGE CA 92867 BSC 218157 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/20 CNS-3355548# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FREDERICK SCHORR Case No. 20STPB02836 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FREDERICK SCHORR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Richard Norene in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Richard Norene be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 27, 2020 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 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: VIOLET BOSKOVICH ESQ SBN115362 LAW OFFICE OF VIOLET BOSKOVICH 734 SILVER SPUR RD STE 106 ROLLING HILLS EST CA 90274 CN968516 SCHORR Apr 3,10,17, 2020

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELIDE QUINTANILLA CASE NO. 20STPB02304 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELIDE QUINTANILLA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RAY QUINTANILLA AND RICHARD RANDY QUINTANILLA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RAY QUINTANILLA AND RICHARD RANDY QUINTANILLA 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 with limited authority. (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: 04/09/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 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 T. MICHAEL FEHMEL - SBN 84364 FEHMEL & ASSOCIATES 4550 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES CA 90010 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/20 CNS-3354093# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER T.S. No. 19-31207-PM-CA Title No. 191190771-CA-VOI A.P.N. 8064-003-036 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2011. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Stephen H. Delgado, a married man as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 12/01/2011 as Instrument No. 20111628226 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, CA. Date of Sale: 04/15/2020 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $331,908.53 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 14815 Faceta Drive La Mirada, CA 90638 A.P.N.: 8064-003-036 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of 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. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 19-31207-PM-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: 03/10/2020 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative 03/20/2020, 03/27/2020, 04/03/2020 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2019-04817 A.P.N.: 8037-057-014 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/27/2018. 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. A PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2424h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: YOUNG JOONG KO Duly Appointed Trustee: Entra Default Solutions, LLC 1355 Willow Way, Suite 115, Concord, California 94520 Phone: (925)272-4993 Deed of Trust Recorded 3/30/2018 as Instrument No. 20180308194 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 4/13/2020 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $700,961.49 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13805 FRANCISCO DRIVE LA MIRADA, CA 90638 to be sold: A.P.N.: 8037-057-014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. We are attempting to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2019-04817. 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. Date: 3/10/2020 Entra Default Solutions, LLC Katie Milnes, Vice President A-4721488 03/20/2020, 03/27/2020, 04/03/2020

CITY OF LA MIRADA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the La Mirada City Council will conduct a public hearing in order to allow comments from residents and businesses regarding adjustment of the franchise fee for residential and commercial refuse rates and service. The City will review and discuss proposed adjustments in the City's refuse rate schedule. Said hearing will be held on June 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California, 90638. All interested persons are invited to attend and public testimony will be heard at that time. Additional information on refuse rates and services can be obtained by calling the City's Recycling Coordinator at (562) 902-2372. In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, individuals in need of special assistance at the public hearing should contact the City Clerk at (562) 943-0131, extension 2309 three days prior to the date of the hearing. Anne Haraksin, City Clerk Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 4/3/20

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FRANK LEYVAS PEREZ CASE NO. 20STPB02503 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FRANK LEYVAS PEREZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEBRA ALVARADO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEBRA ALVARADO 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: 04/14/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 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 THOMAS M. MORLAN, ESQ. - SBN 62189 LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS M. MORLAN 4900 CALIFORNIA AVE., TOWER B-210 BAKERSFIELD CA 93309 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/20 CNS-3354574# COMMERCE COMMUNITY NEWS T.S. No.: 9948-5593 TSG Order No.: DS7300-19006164 A.P.N.: 7068-012-037 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/24/2006. 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. 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 03/29/2006 as Document No.: 06 0665442, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Ana Maria Montoya, a single 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: 04/15/2020 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 22020 PIONEER BOULEVARD, HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CA 90716-1240 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: $240,840.25 (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, (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.homesearch.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9948-5593. 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.homesearch.com or Call: (800) 758-8052. 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. NPP0368861 To: HAWAIIAN GARDENS COMMUNITY NEWS 03/20/2020, 03/27/2020, 04/03/2020

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MARIA ANA RAMOS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: MARIA ANA RAMOS TO MARIA ANN RAMOS. 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 5/5/20, :130 P.M., Dept C, RM 312. Published at LCCN 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, AND 4/10/20. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2020001501 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: INTERGITY TAX SERVICE 16034 CLEARBROOK LANE, CERRITOS CA 90703. Registered Owner: THE REDISTRIBUTION NETWORK 16034 CLEARBRROK LANE, CERRITOS CA 90703. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN CORPORATION. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 1/2020. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ Britney Denise Craig. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 17, 2019. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/20.

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