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PHANTOM THEATER PROJECTS' YOUNG ARTISTS DISPLAY TALENTS IN LA MIRADA

CERRITOS RESIDENT USED SHOTGUN TO SCARE AWAY INTRUDER BY BRIAN HEWS

YOUNG ARTIST applicants come from all over the nation, and only six are chosen. Participants this year are, from (l-r), Gabi Jones from Maple Grove, MN.; Shayna Sternin from Orange, CA.; Nicole Garcia from El Paso, TX.; Emily Rose Githens from Fullerton, CA.; Kaitlin Smith from Worcester, MA.; and Noi Nuria Maeshige from Orange, CA.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Each year, nearly 200 young, creative, multi-faceted performers from across the United States apply to be considered for The Young Artist Project, an event held each August at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Performers are given access to the theatre, rehearsal space, and financial and creative support by the renowned Phantom Projects Production Company based in La Mirada. Participants range between the ages of

16 to 23 years and have two weeks to create and complete a polished, professional production presented during the 2018/19 Phantom Projects Theatre Group Season on August 3rd, at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. It is a deep emersion of sleepless nights and endless hours that drive the passion of any actor. Participants quickly form a bond as they are tasked with creating everything from scratch. They are not allowed to introduce anything that has been already created, either by them or an outside artist. Every note, every word, ev-

ery piece of music, every bit of dance is born during this process. They must not only create it, but learn it, so that it can then be performed flawlessly. “We want the audience to be ‘wowed’ with an incredible show,” said Emily Rose Githens, a 2019 Young Artist. The Young Artist Project is the brainchild of Steve Cisneros, Phantom Projects Founder and Artistic Director, who launched the program in 2007 as part of his company’s 10th Anniversary.

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GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SPACE EDUCATION BY TAMMYE MCDUFF The summer of 2019 has been full of celebrations extolling the accomplishments of Apollo 11 and the first moon landing, but there is a new generation of space explorers on the horizon, learning state of the art technology all while making international friends and future partners worldwide. Charles Spratley is a history teacher for California Weekly Explorer, an interactive history presentation program for fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. At one presentation a parent approached Spratley, “a friend of mine attended one of my sixth grade programs on ancient world history and she was so impressed by the presentation, she asked what I was doing this summer. I laughed and told her I had not made

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GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP has been bringing together science classrooms from around the world, using a common interest in space science and space travel. The students not only learn in an exciting and stimulating environment, but make life-long friendships. Students seen here share an air lock tube before entering a laboratory.

A Cerritos resident and his family who live on the 17000 block of Newburgh Ave. in Cerritos had quite a scare this past Tuesday, July 23. His family was startled to find a man in their backyard “making noise” at around 11:51 p.m.; frightened, they called the Cerritos Sheriffs. The Cerritos station deputies responded with lights and sirens to the “burglary in progress” call. A preliminary investigation revealed that the homeowner heard the prowler in his backyard banging on the door and de-

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CENTRAL BASIN REFUSES HMG PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST CONCERNING ATTORNEY’S FEES BY BRIAN HEWS Attorney’s fees at Central Basin Municipal Water have been so high that the Board of Directors was recently forced to take drastic action, cutting administrative expenses while laying off five employees. At the behest of Central Basin ratepayers, HMG-LCCN submitted a public records request asking for an accounting of fees since July 2018. And it was denied. Central Basin General Manager Kevin Hunt, a staunch ally and defender of the Commerce-based water agency’s law firm Nossaman, LLC, oversaw the denial process. HMG-LCCN’s request was not overly burdensome, allowing for redaction of billing details, only asking for the hours billed and the case description, for example, “Huntington Park v. Central Basin.” The line-item fees are never included in the Board Agenda, only broken out as “non-litigation and litigation.” According to Central Basin board meeting minutes, Nossaman has racked up an average of $53,000 per month during the past six months with the origin of the fees

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CERRITOS COLLEGE FALL 2019 TAIWAN STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

THE TEEP PROGRAM offers a three-month internship in Taipei City, Taiwan. Current Cerritos College students and alumni who have completed degrees are eligible to apply. Students accepted into the program will serve as teacher aides to teach English at elementary schools three days a week in Taipei City. STAFF REPORT

LA MIRADA RECEIVES FINANCE AWARD FOR 30TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

FBI AND HOMELAND SECURITY FORCES RAID HOME IN CERRITOS

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The City of La Mirada was once again recognized for its outstanding financial management, by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). For the 30th consecutive year, the City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition for excellence in state and local government financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment. The GFOA established the CAFR Program in 1945 to encourage and assist state and local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles to prepare comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure. “The City has a long-standing commitment to providing responsible financial stewardship and accurate reporting,” says City Manager Jeff Boynton. “The award from the GFOA recognizes the City’s efforts to achieve this goal.” The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program . The CAFR is available on the City’s website at cityoflamirada.org. For additional information, call City Hall at (562) 943-0131.

HMG-LCCN received two phone calls yesterday and confirmed with Cerritos Sheriffs that FBI and Homeland Security personnel raided a home in on the 17000 block of Maurice Dr. in Cerritos. HMG-LCCN later learned that the specific address was 17304 Maurice. Online records show the house is owned by Lubna and Azhar Muttalib, who bought the home in 2012. Azhar is a doctor of internal medicine who has an office in Torrance. Surprised neighbors said that three carloads and about a dozen officers went into the house, took "all sorts of stuff out of the house and the garage." "There was also a SUV in the garage that they were looking through," the neighbor told HMG-LCCN. The resident indicated the FBI and HSI were there for about 1.5 hours.

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Applications for Cerritos College’s 2019 fall Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP) are now available until August 30. The TEEP program offers a three-month internship in Taipei City, Taiwan. Current Cerritos College students and alumni who have completed degrees are eligible to apply. Students accepted into the program will serve as teacher aides to teach English at elementary schools three days a week in Taipei City. Students will stay with a host family or in dormitories, take free Chinese language lessons, and participate in local cultural trips. Additionally, students will take courses offered at the University of Taipei with tuition funded by the Taipei City government. The program runs from September 25 - December 15, 2019.

The deadline to submit an application is August 30, 2019. There will be a mandatory trip orientation. Interested students can submit a completed application and required documents to Director of Student Program Services, Norma C. Rodriguez in the Office of International Students, or email a scanned copy to nrodriguez@cerritos.edu. Students may also contact the Office of International Students for assistance at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2133. “I’m thrilled that Cerritos College is investing in its students by participating in these programs. I believe there is no better way to learn than to experience it handson,” said alumnus Connor Wood who participated in the Summer TEEP program. For more information about the TEEP program, please visit http://www.cerritos. edu/academics/taiwan-experience.htm or call (562) 860-2451 ext. 2133.

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THE STORY of Tuna Canyon Detention Station tells the true stories of those targeted as dangerous enemy aliens and imprisoned in the Tuna Canyon Detention Station, located in the Tujunga neighborhood of Los Angeles, by the US Department of Justice during World War II. Rare artifacts such as photographs, letters, and diaries bring the experiences of prisoners—who included Japanese, German, and Italian immigrants and extradited Japanese Peruvians—to life.

STAFF REPORT The Cerritos Library will present the exhibition “Only the Oaks Remain: The Story of Tuna Canyon Detention Station” from Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, September 7 near the Craftsman area on the first floor of the library. The exhibition tells the true stories of those targeted as dangerous enemy aliens and held in the Tuna Canyon Detention Station, located in the Tujunga neighborhood of Los Angeles, by the

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Room. The program will present untold stories of earliest days after Pearl Harbor through artifacts, letters, diaries and poems. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States Department of Justice took over a vacated Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Tujunga and converted it into a detention station by installing 12-foothigh barbed wire fences, guard posts and flood lights. The Tuna Canyon Detention Station became one of many initial confinement sites set up by the government. Targeted individuals were quickly arrested in their homes, leaving behind confused and frightened families; most detainees were later sent to Department of Justice or Army internment camps. “Only the Oaks Remain” commemorates the history of the Tuna Canyon

Detention Station and seeks to educate the public about the violation of civil rights that took place there. The exhibition features photographs, letters, diaries, interviews, declassified government documents and other rare artifacts that serve to illuminate a largely untold story that goes beyond the more widely known story of the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans. A highlight of the display is an Honor Wall that bears each detainee’s name, creating a contemplative space for viewers. “Only the Oaks Remain” is organized by the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising public awareness about the site’s history. For more information about the “Only the Oaks Remain” exhibition or “Whispering Trees of Tuna Canyon” program, please call (562) 916-1342.

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DOWNEY IS A BETTER CITY FOR PETS BY MAYOR RICK RODRIQUEZ The City of Downey was awarded the designation as a ‘Better City for Pets’. This is given to cities that implement city planning and policies to make cities more pet friendly. Since its opening, the David R. Gafin Dog Park inside the Rio San Gabriel Park has become one of the most visited parks in the region. Dogs can roam freely and interact with furry friends in a 200’ by 200’ fenced dog run with two different sections. Additionally, the city has continued to work closely with SEAACA to create programs that will benefit our residents. Pets 4 Troops is a pet adoption program where fees are waived for active duty

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and/or honorably discharged members of the military. Along with the adoption, new owners receive a bag of dry food for their pet and complimentary pet training at Petco. The Mayor’s Choice program is another adoption program where the featured pet of the month can be adopted free of charge. To view the pet of the month, please visit the Facebook page at facebook. com/MayorRickRodriguez. Designations such as these have helped to highlight the great things Downey is doing for pets and their owners. Summer is winding down but there are still many family events planned. The Summer Music and Movie event will take place on August 3rd at Golden Park with music from Tease the Band covering the best of R&B and old school rock. The 2016 animated film “Sing” will be displayed on an outdoor screen. That same evening the Annual Gangs Out Of Downey (G.O.O.D) Backpack Giveaway will place. Children receive backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming school year. The first day of class for the Downey Unified School District is August 14th. National Night Out will be held August 6th at 5:30pm outside City Hall. This event aims to develop relationships between residents and police department, while fostering a sense of community. It helps provide an opportunity to bring officers and neighbors together while enjoying a great night filled with summer fun. There will be games, food giveaways and police demonstrations. For more information please visit the Downey Police Department’s Facebook page at facebook.com/DowneyPoliceDepartment. The Columbia Memorial Space Center is celebrating their annual Rocket Fever

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FALL 2019 CERRITOS VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES Non-profit offers several programs for boys and girls to learn and play volleyball at Heritage Park in Cerritos The United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL) is pleased to announce that registration is open for their 2019 Fall Leagues. These signature programs provide a fun, safe, and supervised environment for boys and girls to learn and play volleyball. The Cerritos USYVL runs from Wednesday, September 11, 2019 – Saturday, November 2, 2019 on Wednesdays: 5:30 - 6:30 PM & Saturdays: 10:00 - 11:00 AM at Heritage Park in Cerritos. The eight-week Fall Leagues pro-

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DOWNEY MAYOR RICK RODRIGUEZ with Lisa Campbell of MARS Incorporated global Pet Care at the 82nd Annual US Mayors Conference. Photo city of Downey. event on August 17th. Rocket Fever presents STEM programming to the community of Downey, engaging diverse audiences in the city and surrounding communities. This event celebrates the City of Downey’s rich historic association with science, technology, engineering and math as well as its investment in the future of STEM. Guests are invited to build their own rockets and watch them launch. Live music and food trucks will be available throughout the day. Admission is free on the day of the event. The Space Center will also be hosting the first ever “Movie Night with the Mayor” August 10th at 7:00pm for the original ‘Star Wars’. There will be food trucks, music and tons of fun. Wear your most original Star Wars costume!

August means back to school time for our local schools and with that traffic congestion. Our Downey Police Department is charged with the task of patrolling our streets to keep our children safe. As parents, grandparents and residents we need to do our part as well. There are no greater distractions than our cell phones, when entering a school zone, please be sure to slow down, obey all traffic laws and please put phone down! If you happen to see a distracted driver please contact our police department immediately. Together we can keep our city streets safe for all. In the event you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me or call the council office 562-904-7274 or rrodriguez@downeyca.org.

vide instruction to boys and girls ages 7 to 15 that is designed to teach basic volleyball skills in a positive environment. The leagues operate twice per week beginning the second week of September and ending the first week of November. Practices and games operate in a coed format and offer participants the opportunity to develop self-esteem and confidence. Programs fill quickly, so register early to reserve a spot for your child. Registering early also allows participants to save with our early registration pricing available until August 1. The registration fee includes a volleyball, uniform t-shirt, and participation medal for each participant. Visit their online registration page to locate a program in your area. For information on registration, programs, locations, or schedules visit www.usyvl.org or contact us at 1-888988-7985 or info@usyvl.org.

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BREAST IMPLANT RECALLED AFTER LINK TO MORE RARE CANCER CASES FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS Breast implant maker Allergan Inc. issued a worldwide recall Wednesday for certain textured models after regulators alerted the company to a heightened cancer risk with the devices. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it called for the removal after new information showed Allergan's Biocell breast implants with a textured surface were tied to the vast majority of cases of a rare form of lymphoma. The move follows similar action in France, Australia, Canada and other nations. The FDA is not recommending women with the implants have them removed because the cancer is so rare, but say they should check with their doctor if they have symptoms, which include pain and swelling. Biocell implants feature a textured surface designed to prevent slippage and to minimize scar tissue. Those models account for just 5 percent of the U.S. market. The vast majority of breast implants used in the U.S. have a smooth surface. Wednesday's recall does not affect Allergan's smooth implants or a different Allergan textured implant sold under the Microcell brand. Health authorities first linked breast implants to cancer in 2011. The disease is not breast cancer but lymphoma that grows in the scar tissue surrounding the breasts. It grows slowly and can usually

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be successfully treated by surgically removing the implants. As recently as May, the FDA said that the danger did not warrant a national ban on textured devices. But the FDA said Wednesday that new data show a direct link to cancer with Allergan's implants not seen with other textured implants. "Once the evidence indicated that a specific manufacturer's product appeared to be directly linked to significant patient harm, including death, the FDA took action," said FDA deputy commissioner Amy Abernethy, on a call with reporters. The FDA said the latest figures show more than 80 percent of the 570 confirmed cases of the lymphoma worldwide have been linked to Allergan implants. Regulators estimate that the risk of the disease is six times higher with Allergan's implants than other textured implants sold in the U.S. FDA officials said they decided to act after receiving 116 new reports of the cancer. Those reports increased the number of deaths tied to the disease from 9 to 33, including at least 12 cases in women with Allergan breast implants. FDA's device director Jeffrey Shuren said the death increase played a significant role in their decision to seek a recall. "Our team concluded action was necessary to protect the public health," he said. The new numbers still reflect a rare disease considering an estimated 10 million women globally have breast implants. The FDA estimates that hundreds of thousands of U.S. women have the Biocell implants. There is no firm

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agreement on the exact frequency of the disease, known as breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Published estimates range from 1 in 3,000 patients to 1 in 30,000 patients. Dr. Mark Clemens of Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center said Biocell's surface differs from other textured implants, producing a large amount of particles that shed into the body. "But what key factor is most important, we don't know at this time," said Clemens, a plastic surgeon who has published extensively on the disease. Allergan said in a statement it would no longer sell or distribute Biocell implants and tissue expanders, which are used to prepare patients for breast reconstruction. The company said it would direct surgeons to return unused implants. Roughly 400,000 U.S. women get breast implants each year. The devices have a silicone outer shell and are filled with either saline or silicone. Silicone-filled implants are more popular in the U.S. because they are considered more natural. In the U.S., textured breast implants are also made by Johnson & Johnson and Sientra. A smaller manufacturer, Ideal Implant, only sells smooth implants. Diana Zuckerman, a researcher who has studied breast implant safety, called the Allergan removal inevitable. "Either the company would voluntarily decide to withdraw them from the market to protect from lawsuits, or the FDA would persuade Allergan to do so," Zuckerman said in an email.

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The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed a West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample in Los Angeles County. The positive mosquito sample was collected from a mosquito trap in the city of Long Beach (90803 zip code), confirming the presence of the virus in mosquito populations within the County. While this confirmation serves as the District’s first positive West Nile virus mosquito pool this year, virus activity has been increasing steadily throughout California. “West Nile virus is endemic in Los Angeles County. When temperatures increase, so do mosquito populations and disease risk, which pose a serious public health threat for our communities,” said Susanne Kluh, director of Scientific-Technical Services at GLACVCD. WNV is transmitted to people and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no cure for WNV. One in five persons infected with the virus will exhibit symptoms. Symptoms can include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, or a skin rash. These symptoms can last for several days to months. One in 150 people infected with the virus will require hospitalization. Severe symptoms include high fever, muscle weakness, neck stiffness, coma, paralysis, and possibly death. “Our agency will continue monitoring virus activity and controlling mosquitoes in affected areas,” said Anais Medina Diaz, public information officer for GLACVCD. “But it is very important residents take precautions in their own communities by wearing insect repellent and frequently removing standing water to eliminate mosquito sources.”

Many mosquito repellents are available to prevent bites, but they do not all work equally well. The Centers for Disease Control recommend products with the active ingredients DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus as being safe and effective against mosquitoes that can transmit disease when used according to the labels. Wearing loose-fitting long sleeves and pants can also help deter bites. Any water left standing for more than one week in containers such as flower pots, fountains and pet dishes provides the perfect breeding habitat for mosquitoes. GLACVCD would like to remind residents that even the smallest water source can contribute to a large public health problem. Mosquito control is a shared responsibility and residents must take an active role in reducing the threat of WNV in their neighborhoods by taking the following steps: • Eliminate standing water in clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, discarded tires, buckets, watering troughs or anything that holds water for more than a week. • Ensure that swimming pools, spas, and ponds are properly maintained. • Change the water in pet dishes, birdbaths and other small containers weekly. • Request mosquitofish from your local vector control district for placement in ornamental ponds. • Wear insect repellent when outdoors where mosquitoes may be present. • Report neglected (green) swimming pools in your neighborhood to your vector control district. For more information, residents can contact the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District at 562-944-9656 or online at www.glacvcd.org.

APPLY FOR THE CALIFORNIA VOTING COMMISSION California must redraw the boundaries of its Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts every 10 years, to reflect the new federal census population data. In November 2008, California voters passed the Voters FIRST Act, authorizing the creation of the Citizens Redistricting Commission (the Commission) to draw new district lines, taking the job out of the hands of the Legislature and giving it to the citizens. Prior to 2008, California legislators drew the district lines. In 2010, the VOTERS FIRST Act for Congress added the responsibility of drawing Congressional districts to the Commission. The Act requires the California State Auditor, an independent non-partisan entity, to initiate and implement an application process for selecting the members of the Commission. The Commission will be comprised of 14 members – five members who are Democrats, five members who are Republicans and four members who are either registered without a, or "independent" of any, political party (declineto-state or no party preference) or with another party. Registered voters are eligible to serve on the Commission if they have been continuously registered in California with the same political party, or with no political party, for the five years immediately prior to being appointed to the Commission; and they have voted in at least two of the last three statewide general elections. A voter may not serve on the Commission if the voter or a member of their immediate family has been appointed to, elected to, or been a candidate for a California congressional or state office; served as an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a California political party

or of the campaign committee of a candidate for California congressional or elective state office; or has been a registered lobbyist. California citizens may submit an application to the California State Auditor’s Office through www.shapecaliforniasfuture.auditor.ca.gov during the initial 60-day application period from June 10, 2019, to August 9, 2019. Applicants who affirm in their applications that they meet all of the qualifications in the Act to serve on the Commission, and do not have a conflict of interest, will be invited to submit a supplemental application containing additional information about their qualifications. An Applicant Review Panel (panel) consisting of three independent auditors will then lead the selection process. Once the panel has reviewed all applications, the panel will select 120 of the “most qualified applicants,” who the panel will then personally interview in Sacramento, California. These 120 applicants will be evenly divided into three sub-pools according to party affiliation. From the 120 applicants who are interviewed, the panel will identify 60 of the most qualified applicants (evenly divided into three sub-pools according to party affiliation or no party preference). The panel then will present the 60 names to four legislative leaders for review: the President pro Tempore of the Senate, the Minority Floor Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Minority Floor Leader of the Assembly.

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Continued from page 1 “Individually, it’s clear we have talented participants. But I never know if there will be good creative chemistry in the group,” said Cisneros, who gives final say on the project outcome. “At the first meeting the cast immediately begins to bounce ideas around and raise the enthusiasm of possibilities,” Cisneros said, “audiences are going to experience something that is both innovative and meaningful.” The caveat is that the show may not ‘go on’. True to a working professional environment the young artists are engulfed in, the producer has final say. Cisneros added, “I view what they have at the half way mark, and if it’s not good enough for our stage, I make them start over.” This means the group must

SPACE

Continued from page 1 plans, she then invited me to International Space Camp.” Global Friendship Through Space Education [GFTSE] is a California-based, non-profit organization founded in 2002, dedicated to promoting friendship among young people from different countries and cultures through the study of space-related science and technology. Through the Partner School Science Program [PSSP] and Scholarship Program - coupled with their new innovative Future Explorers Program, students have the opportunity to experience new cultures, and meet new people. For the past 15 years, GFTSE and

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create a whole new show in just seven days. The artists are ultimately then prepared for similar creative environments such as Saturday Night Live, or South Park, both which are known for their one week turnaround and high pressure environments. The participating artists for 2019, selected from across the United States are: Nicole Garcia (El Paso, TX), Emily Rose Githens (Fullerton, CA), Gabi Jones (Maple Grove, MN), Noi Nuria Maeshige (Orange, CA), Kaitlin Smith, (Worcester, MA), and Shayna Sternin (Orange, CA). Each year, Phantom Projects Theatre Group presents a “season of theatre” at venues across the United States, at several schools in Southern California, and at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. For tickets call La Mirada Theatre’s Box Office at 714.944.9801 or visit the website at PhantomProjects.com/youngartistproject. PSSP have been bringing together science classrooms from around the world, using a common interest in space science and space travel. “The students not only learn in an exciting and stimulating environment, but make life-long friendships,” said Spratley. Students exchange emails about space related topics and projects as well as their daily lives. This gives a unique multi-cultural aspect that keeps teachers and students returning from year-to-year, reaching out to over 6,000 students worldwide since its beginning in 2002. Program components include collaborative project-based research working with NASA based learning materials, videoconferencing and facilitation provided through a digital learning center. During the videoconference sessions, students are

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CENTRAL BASIN

Continued from page 1 lying squarely on the shoulders of Hunt, who was involved in two current lawsuits and another lawsuit that is pending. The three lawsuits are the only current litigation against Central Basin. With Nossaman providing the reasoning, Hunt leaned on a recent - and widely criticized California Supreme Court decision related to records requests - eschewing transparency and denying HMG-LCCN’s request. The response letter stated, “this email responds to your California Public Records Act submitted on February 26, 2019. There are no disclosable documents. When a legal matter remains pending and active, the privilege encompasses everything in an invoice, including the amount of aggregate fees (Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors v. Superior Court, (2016) 2 Cal.5th 282). “Even though the amount of money paid for legal services is generally not privileged, an invoice that shows a sudden uptick in spending might very well reveal much of a client's investigative efforts and trial strategy. Mid litigation swings in spending, for example could reveal an impending filing or outsized concern about a recent event." “The Supreme Court's holding in Board of Supervisors applies to the attorney billing records and financial documents that are at issue here, which disclose the litigation expenses for pending and active legal matters. The trial court's order compelling such disclosure must therefore be reversed. This concludes the handling of your request.” Of the three lawsuits against Central Basin, two are active, with a city of Huntington Park lawsuit alleging Hunt fixed the appointment process of CB Vice-President John Oskoui, illegally disqualifying Huntington Park resident Dr. Mike Gomez while appointing Oskoui. The second lawsuit involves former CB employee Ron Bielke, who is suing the agency for the unlawful release of his personal health records to the Los Angeles Times. The records were leaked to Times reporter Adam Elmharek, who eventually wrote a one-sided article somehow accusing Bielke of staging his fall and injury for financial gain, an injury where he nearly broke his neck and endured several major surgeries. According to documents, Bielke’s Downey-based attorney Steve Lopez has made numerous offers to enter mediation to resolve the matter and save both sides considerable legal costs. Yet, during depositions under oath, CB Director’s Art Chacon and Phil Hawkins stated that no such offer has been shared

SPACE

Continued from page 8 able to share their work and models with a NASA expert. The Future Explorers Program connects teachers and students to Space Camp /Turkey and uses space education to expand their knowledge of the world around them. The program utilizes a Digital Learning Center, collaborative research, hands-on science, and space education as tools to encourage young children to study science; technology, engineering, and math related topics. The curriculum is designed to challenge students to explore their own potential as well as the universe, and truly become the next generation of explorers. “The whole concept is that space has no borders,” said Spratley, ”this is a yearlong program where kids from all over the world will have their own after school sci-

To advertise call 562-407-3873 with the board by Nossaman. It is estimated that Central Basin has spent well over $125,000 defending the District in the Bielke case. The Board tried to install guardrails to prevent runaway fees, implementing a policy for Board approval of fees exceeding $25,000 in a one month cycle. But even that did not work. In every vote, the three appointed Directors-John Oskoui, Dan Arrighi, and Frank Heldman-voted yes, along with Board President Bob Apodaca. Heldman even motioned for a vote, seconded by Arrighi, to pay Nossaman $49,000 in April. At this past Monday’s regular Central Basin Board meeting, Hunt once again asked for the Board to approve attorney’s fees to Nossaman in excess of $25,000, with Nossaman billing nearly $40,000 for June 2019. This time the vote was dead locked with President Apodaca, Oskoui, Arrighi, and Heldman voting yes and Directors Art Chacon, Phil Hawkins, Leticia Vasquez, and Martha Camacho-Rodriguez voting no. Hunt was once again upset, but not at the level he displayed at a Jan. 28, 2019 meeting. In that meeting, Hunt was disrespectful, bordering on insubordination. During a vote to approve monies over $25,000 he stated, “We cannot continually ask people to provide Central Basin services and then not pay them for their work. Especially when they did good work, as good as Nossaman.” Referring to the Board he stated, “people have benefited from [Nossaman’s] services and yet continuously vote against paying them…it is ruining their reputation in the industry.” “Good people would not work for a District that continues to not pay. We need leadership so our bills are paid at the appropriate time.” “I am very disappointed, but not surprised,” said CB Director Art Chacon, “Kevin likes to play games, and the games start lawsuits, like the Huntington Park lawsuit, costing people their jobs and rate payer’s money. I vote no every time to pay anything over $25,000, the fees are out of hand and Kevin will not let us see the backup?” When informed of Hunt’s denial, Central Basin Director Leticia Vasquez, a frequent critic of Hunt, told HMG-LCCN, “the public has the right to know how much we are paying in attorney fees. I am disappointed, but not surprised, at the actions of our General Manager [Kevin Hunt] and Nossaman attorney Lloyd Pellman.” Vasquez then blasted Hunt and Pellman saying, “these two have continually colluded and worked against the interests of our rate payers for years now, we are entitled to view the bills.”

ence group that focuses on space education, and it all converges in the summer at space camp.” Spratley acted as chaperone to five students, ”at the conclusion of space camp, we were able to take students on a cultural and historical tour throughout the area. This is a fantastic opportunity for all involved and I am already planning on being more involved next summer!” Founded by Mary Mills Tuncer, Chairman of the ESBAS Board of Directors, space camp is held in the Aegean Free Zone, Izmir, Turkey. The area is populated by more than 100 companies on a multi acre industrial complex that produce products duty free. California Weekly Explorer holds over 4,000 presentation each year, reaching over 100,000 students throughout California. Based in Tustin, California, CWE is one of the largest outside contract educators in the state.

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INTRUDER

Continued from page 9 manding entry. The brazen suspect was then heard breaking out their kitchen window, but by that time the father had taken serious, and some will say dangerous, action. The brave father had confronted the prowler with a shotgun and scared him away. The intruder fled the location prior to the deputy’s arrival with the victims reportedly hearing a car screeching away; neither the family nor the father saw the vehicle nor the direction of travel. The family said the incident happened so fast neither of them got a good look at the suspect and “only saw his shadow,” after the father wielded the shotgun.

The report indicated that because of the actions of the father, the intruder did not make entry into the home nor was anything stolen. However, the intruder’s vehicle was not located, so the sheriffs remained in the area throughout the night in case the intruder returned. A follow-up investigation is underway with the sheriffs stating that the incident may be related to a similar incident that happened in the area the night before.

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BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTEr IRVINE-The Artesia Punishers 18 Gold travel softball team began the 10th anniversary of the Premier Girls Fastpitch National Championship playing their three pool play games in Deanna Manning Stadium. The Punishers had hoped to end the tournament in the same place today, but with much more at stake-a second national title for head coach Bobby Medina. Unfortunately, the bats were relatively quiet in two of the team’s three bracket games and were bounced out of the tournament this past Wednesday afternoon after a 4-1 loss to the (Stockton) Batbusters Gomes/Clark at the Orange County Great Park. The Punishers, who finished in third place in the Platinum Division last year, lost on Monday morning before staying alive in the loser’s bracket this past Tuesday night. “In general, I think it comes down to offense,” Medina said. “Like I told them, if you hit the ball, you’re going to score. You can’t score unless you hit the ball. That’s kind of what ailed the team.” Needing a victory to stay alive and play later in the evening, the Punishers fell behind 1-0 after half an inning as Keelie Koepp was safe on a two-out infield single, advanced to third on an error and stole home. The Batbusters increased their lead in the top of the third inning when Alyssa Pope doubled to the left field gap with one out and came home on a two-out single from Koepp.

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Meanwhile, the Punishers were unable to get much going against Kelsey Burr, who faced one over the minimum through the first four innings and at one point, retired 10 straight batters. In the bottom of the first inning, left fielder Sophie Little (Culver City High) reached on an infield single but was caught stealing second. In the next inning, third baseman Samantha Noriega (Carson High/Berkeley) went the opposite way and was safe on a twobase error. She would move to third on a sacrifice from right fielder Krista Guzman (Schurr High) but was left stranded there. The Batbusters would ice the game in the top of the seventh inning when Pope tripled home Jazzlynn Velasquez with one out and scored her team’s final run on an infield hit from Megan Johnson. The Punishers would avoid being blanked as Noriega led off the bottom of the seventh inning with a double to the left field fence and touched home plate after pitcher Yasmine Castellanos was walked with the bases loaded. The Punishers would be limited to four hits and left five runners on base. The double elimination portion of the tournament began with the Punishers facing the (Chicago) Batbusters MT and despite having a runner reach base in six of seven innings, the Punishers couldn’t get that timely hit or two in a 5-4 losing affair. The Punishers had eight hits, but left a dozen runners on base, including the bases loaded with none out in the bottom of the fifth inning after scoring twice in that frame.

JULY 26, 2019

PREMIER GIRLS FASTPITCH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

LACK OF OFFENSE SENDS ARTESIA PUNISHERS GOLD TEAM TO EARLY EXIT IN SUMMER’S FINAL TOURNAMENT

LEFT FIELDER Sophie Little (Culver City High) of the Artesia Punishers 18 Gold team steals second against the (Boulder) Colorado Stars in the top of the sixth inning this past Tuesday night in an elimination game of the 10th annual Premier Girls Fastpitch National Championship. The Punishers posted a 4-2, eight-inning victory but were bounced out the next day. Little would score the game-winner in the top of the eighth inning. PHOTO BY ARMANDO VARGAS, Contributing photographer. “We did well, and we told them, ‘hey, you guys have to understand and follow directions’, which we were getting people up and we were telling them to look inside and the inside pitch comes, and they just let it go,” Medina said. “I said, ‘don’t stay off the high pitch’ and they chased it. It was just different things like that.” Down 2-0 heading to the bottom of the third inning, Noriega was safe on a fielder’s choice with one out and Little followed with a single. After second baseman Ariana Hamilton (Downey High)

sacrificed them, Guzman tied the game with a base hit. The Batbusters would counter with three runs in the top of the fourth inning before the Punishers made it a game in the bottom of the fifth. Shortstop Jennifer Aguilar (Santa Fe High/Howard College) and Noriega led off with base hits and Little was walked to load the bases. Hamilton then singled in a pair of runs, but after Guzman was walked, three straight strikeouts ended that rally.

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PREMIER GIRLS FASTPITCH 10TH ANNIVERSARY

TRAVEL SOFTBALL’S TOP ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO GROW IN MANY WAYS BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER For the longest time, the Amateur Softball Association was the leading organization where travel softball players showcased their talents, hopeful of landing college scholarships and potentially a career in the sport beyond college. And while the ASA remains the governing body for softball in the nation, having been around for close to 90 years, there’s an up and coming organization that is in its 10th year, and continues to grow. The Premier Girls Fastpitch began in 2010 and was once thought to rival the ASA. But instead, more and more teams that were a fixture of the ASA in every age level from 10-Under to 18 Gold, have jumped ship with no regrets. If there were any doubts as to if the PGF would last a few years, let alone 10, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the PGF, Dan Hay, always knew the organization would take off without a hitch. “People have asked me that quite a few different times,” Hay said. “I never had a thought in my head going, ‘boy, I think someday this could be the biggest event in the country on this major scale’. I never thought that. But I had belief in the product. I had belief in the brand. I had the belief in my abilities. I had belief in [co-founder] Gary [Haning] and the rest of the people that we brought into the structure of this thing. “We stayed focused on just going straightforward in meeting a goal and didn’t let any of the rhetoric on the right or the left get in our way,” he added. “As a result of that, we have what you see here now.” Before forming the PGF, Hay was running the Victory USA softball program and coached the 18-Under team. The program also had a 16-Under team, won a national championship at the 14Under level and had a 12-Under and a

10-Under team. He said the main reason for leaving the ASA and forming the PGF was their dissatisfaction with the sanctioning body that was controlling them at the time. He recalled that they would go to a national championship somewhere in the country in 100-degree heat and 100 percent humidity and there would be 120 teams in that national championship competing. He knew realistically out of those 120 teams [that] half the field were the best of the best and the other half really should have been competing in a division of their own. Hay added that the ASA was very resistant to changing a lot of the recommended ideas that a lot of the top coaches in the country had. He would later join Haning, who was coaching the Orange County Batbusters, whom Hay described as the New York Yankees of softball. “Our partnership basically started because Gary, at that time, was like the pied piper of softball,” Hay said. “He could raise his hand and 600 teams would follow him wherever he went. Yet here, in Southern California, I was the one who had all the contacts with all of the municipalities and the business background to make this thing work.” When the PGF began, there were a combined116 teams in two divisions, 16-Under and 18-Under, that competed in the National Championship. By 2013, the field had expanded to five divisions with nearly 300 teams. This year, there are nine divisions and approximately 650 teams that will make their way to Southern California. Just in the top two age groups alone, which conclude on Saturday with championship games, there are close to 340 teams. “It was absolutely based on demand only,” Hay said. “If we had the demands in the second year, we would have had 600 teams come. Because of how we have run this and made it about the families and about a family event when they

come here, not just about playing softball…every year, more and more people heard about it and every year, more and more people were knocking on our door, ringing on our phones saying we want to come.” Another top reason why Hay and Haning formed the PGF had to do with a vital component of why we live in the Golden State. Hay, like many coaches, remembered going to ASA Nationals in the East and Southeast and as soon as your team lost, you were looking for a flight to come back home because of the weather, not the hospitable people. He said people stay another two or three days out here once they have been eliminated to soak up the Southern California lifestyle “As far as the weather is concerned, the first three years that we were in existence, we had teams from the East saying, ‘you said we were going to rotate this, West one year, East the next year’,” Hay recalled. “I looked at them finally and I said, ‘you name one other place at the end of July, the first week of August that is still in the high 70s with a cool ocean breeze and I will more than happy look into that location’.” When the PGF began in 2010, there were three sites hosted the National Championship games-the Huntington Beach Central Park Sports Complex, which has eight softball fields, and Harvard Park (seven fields) and Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park (four fields), both in Irvine. The main field at Bill Barber is Deanna Manning Stadium, where the championship games are played. Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park, which wasn’t built at that time, latter became another top destination for games with close to 10 softball fields. And this year, the Orange County Great Park was added and has nine softball fields. Other smaller venues are used for pool play games only.

The different playing sites wouldn’t be possible without the relationships that Hay and Haning and others built with the cities of Fountain Valley, Irvine and Huntington Beach. “The City of Huntington Beach…this is a relationship that I’ve had since I was a kid,” Hay said. “I used to work for the city when I was a teenager and a lot of the people I’ve worked with through the years, I’ve known for 30-40 years. So, my relationship with the City of Huntington Beach has been a longstanding relationship.” Hay has also had the same relationship with Fountain Valley as he has coached there, and his kids played little league in Fountain Valley. Hay has also built a relationship with Irvine over the past 15 years and began the Surf City Tourneys before PGF while Haning had a relationship with the City of Irvine before the two teamed up over 15 years ago. Throughout the past 10 years, there have been numerous additions to the PGF. From how they run things to how they pay their umpires, Hay is at a loss for words but if he sat down for an hour, he could come up with 20 different things. He did cite that in 2010, the PGF partnered up with ESPN Rise, which specialized in high school sports and wanted to take over the world. That relationship lasted one year. Later, the championship games would be televised on the Fox Sports networks. Now, they are televised on the ESPN Networks. “I honestly believe the T.V. side of things…it was very important to Gary Haning at the time that we televise these games,” Hay said. “Most of our competitors right now are going away from television on the youth softball side of things. They’re just concentrating on streaming now. We still think

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ARTESIA

Continued from page 10 The Punishers bounced back the next night with a nifty two-run rally to tie the game, then won it in extra innings, doubling up the (Boulder) Colorado Stars 4-2. Early on, it was a pitcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duel between Katherine Serna (St. Paul High) and Julia Qualteri, who both were perfect through the first three and a half innings. But in the bottom of the fourth inning, Rachel Jones hit a single to shallow center, was sacrificed to second and scored on a two-out triple from Olivia Dampier. Also scoring on the play was Kat Sackett, who was earlier walked. After the triple, Serna would retire 12 of the last 14 batters she faced, getting a fine double play in the bottom of the sixth inning when first baseman Taylor Genera (Whitney High/Chaminade University) caught an attempted bunt from Hadlee Reichert and threw to Hamilton to double up Jones. Meanwhile, the Punishers tied the game in the top of the fifth inning when Noriega was hit after battling through a 10-pitch at-bat and Hamilton singled with one out. Following the second out, center fielder

To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 11 the (Collinsville, IL) Extreme Elite, but Mikala Fletcher (Downey High) and we did everything we could. If we would allowed a run in the top of the seventh indesignated player Skylar Liebrecht (St. have put in 30 hours, I think for the last ning and the contest ended in a draw. With month we would have been better.â&#x20AC;? Joseph High) has back to back singles. one out in the third, Noriega singled and In the top of the eighth inning, and with The Punishers had seven players graduate two batters later, Guzman plated her with two outs, Little reached on a fielderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on a team of 28 players. So, the prospects a base hit to the right field gap. choice and Serna singled before being of a better team next summer bode well The Punishers would get one more hit the replaced by courtesy runner Mya Diaz for Medina. Plus, the team will be more rest of the game, a single from Serna in (Anaheim High). Two pitches later, experienced and unlike this summer, they the next inning, and left four runners on Noriega doubled to the right field gap for base. Genera went the distance, scattering will be sure to play in several PGF qualifithe clinching runs. five hits, and an unearned run. In all six The Punishers had seven hits by as many ers, hoping to earn an automatic berth into games the Punishers played, they scored players and Serna threw 116 pitches, alnext Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PGF National Championship. 13 runs, collected 27 hits, allowed 13 runs â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was fun; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it,â&#x20AC;? Medina lowed two hits and struck out 11. and made seven errors. Of the 27 hits, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sam was phenomenal,â&#x20AC;? Medina said. said of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third place finish. Guzman and Little each had five, Noriega â&#x20AC;&#x153;She leads this whole team senior-wise; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hoisted a lot of trophies in our had four while Aguilar and Hamilton each sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a captain. We never nominate a captain, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a captain and every- had three. No one had multiple hits in any time. But it was fun because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to balance [getting] scholarships body respects her and everything she says. of the three bracket games. and this, and I think you give up a little â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really look at it as how many Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of our returners from last year bit there. If I had nine girls signed, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d [runs] we gave up because pool play is and one of our starting returners.â&#x20AC;? like trying to get everybody in,â&#x20AC;? Medina Pool play action began last Saturday probably win pretty much a lot more. said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People will make errors or somemorning with the Punishers tying the But there would be no scholarships given (Sacramento) All American Mizuno-Jack- thing like that andâ&#x20AC;Śweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll save our pitchthroughout the whole year. We have a lot ers and stuff like that. So, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give them of kids hereâ&#x20AC;ŚI would say 76 percent of son 1-1. Down 1-0 after half an inning, runs and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do this, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make the Punishers tied the game in the bottom them have schools that are interested in errors, but people will get in and play. of the fourth. Following that game, the them. So, this year, I have a lot of young â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even from last Champions Cup, we Punishers blanked the (Salt Lake City) kids and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we put on. I always didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any bats going and stuff like Utah Fastpitch Club-Brown 2-0 with solo think about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next in the future, and that,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We tried to change tallies in each of the first two innings. I believed it. If everybody sticks around, that. I put 15 hours of offensive hitting in This past Sunday, the Punishers scored it just before we came here. It seemed like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be good. in the bottom of the third inning against

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ABCUSD TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT OPEN Children who turn five years old between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2 are no longer eligible for kindergarten, but they are eligible for TK classes. STAFF REPORT

Photo and caption by Jim McMahon Marie Callender's on Florence Avenue, in North Downey, which opened in the early 1960’s, will be closing. Sales prices of their pies back then was $1.35 plus $0.15 for the tin, garnering pie lovers a complete pie for a $1.50. They did not have the gourmet pies or the tropical fruit pies found in today's market. Many residents would be seen going next door to the now-closed Parasol for pancake breakfast in the morning and then purchase a pie to go. RIP Marie Callendar’s Downey.

Did you know that your five-year-old student may be qualified for transitional kindergarten classes? Transitional kindergarten, often called TK, is an option for children, who are not yet old enough for kindergarten. TK gives children important social and academic experience before entering kindergarten. Children who turn five years old between September 2 and December 2 are no longer eligible for kindergarten, but they are eligible for TK classes. The good news is that enrollment in TK classes is now open in the ABC Unified School District. Although children are not required to take TK classes, studies have shown

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COMICCON AT 50: LOOKING CROWDED, BUT GOOD BY SCOTT SMITH When you hear about ComicCon, you immediately think about cosplayers dressed in elaborate costumes and a large crowd of nerds. Although that’s not wrong, there’s so much more to it than that. I’ve attended ComicCon for eight of the past nine years, so you can officially call me a nerd. This year, ComicCon officially celebrated its 50th anniversary. Back in 1970, a group of comic and science fiction fans got together to hold a convention for fellow enthusiasts in San Diego. Surprisingly, more than 150 people showed up to celebrate all things nerd. Over the years, the “Con” has grown to cover not only comics but most of pop-culture. What started with humble beginnings has now turned into the largest convention of its kind, bringing in over 150,000 attendees each year, generating over $170 million of economic activity. Although just about every major city has a ComicCon now, most equate ComicCon with the San Diego ComicCon, as it truly was the first. Taking place over five days each July, this has become a must for many who enjoy nerd culture, like my family. The festivities began with a Preview Night on Wednesday, July 17th with the official Con running from Thursday, July 18th to Monday, July 22nd most of the events are held Thursday through Sunday. There are hundreds of panels, sessions, and events throughout the Con including major studio announcements to “how-to” workshops. In fact, there are so many sessions that the Con has outgrown the San Diego Convention Center, spreading into neighboring hotels. Needless to say, some serious mileage is put on your feet during those four days. The Nerddom was very excited this year when it was announced that Marvel

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Studios would be attending in the largest hall, Hall H, with an unknown presentation. Yours truly waited in line until 11:30 the night before to get a wrist band to be able to wait in line the following morning, where I showed up before 6:00 AM. It was all worth it as the head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, presented the lineup of both movies and streaming shows for the next two years. All 7,000 of the nerd herd in Hall H, smelling wonderful from spending so much time in line, were on our feet for the announcement of the new movies including Thor: Love and Thunder; Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness; Black Widow; The Eternals and ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Coming to the new Disney Plus streaming service is The Falcon and the Winter Soldier; Wanda Vision; Loki and What if…? All I can say is take my money now ... All of these projects look amazing. If that wasn’t enough, it was announced that Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali would take over as Blade. Other great announcements included Tom Cruise appearing on stage, introduced by Conan O’Brien, to give the Hall H audience the first glimpse of Top Gun: Maverick, and both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton reprising their roles for Terminator: Dark Fate. Schwarzenegger was in full “Arnold” mode, sharing some of his famous lines including “Get to the chopper.” The convention floor is where you found classic comic books, Sci-Fi art and collectibles. The floor as it’s known, is where you can buy just about anything. Need a puppet dragon to sit on your shoulder? You can pick one up. Looking for a framed and signed poster from your favorite movie? It’s sure to be there. How about that Captain America #1 comic book from 1941? While it might not be on the floor, you are sure to meet someone who can help you find it. The floor is also where many autograph sessions take place, leading to long lines. If you aren’t lucky enough to have a

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ABCUSD Communications Officer and former Cerritos Chamber CEO Scott Smith at the 50th Annual ComiCon in San Diego. Over 150,000 "nerds" attended injecting $170 million into the local economy. ComicCon pass, which is a process to obtain, you can still have a blast at ComicCon with all of the “offsite” events taking place around the Convention Center. Amazon had a great offsite, taking over nearly an acre showcasing its shows: The Expanse; The Boys and Carnival Row. DC took folks back to the London of the 1960’s in its Pennyworth offsite, promoting the new show about Bruce Wayne’s butler before his move to Gotham. The Petco Park, home to the Padres, parking lot housed many offsite exhibits, including the Discovery Channel’s 30-foot long shark promoting Shark Week. If that wasn’t enough, there were off sites for Adult Swim, American Horror Story, Shazam, and Detective Pikachu. All of these events were free to the public; all you needed was the time to wait in line. Of all the greatness we witnessed at this Con, the best had to be during the Star Trek panel. Of course, we were all excited about the new Star Trek Picard show streaming to CBS, but the big surprise was the new animated Star Trek se-

ries called ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’. This takes a comical look at the crew of a Star Trek starship who makes things happen. The best part was the name of the ship on the show … USS CERRITOS! ComicCon looks pretty darn good at 50. Sure, it’s grown since its inception in 1970, but so has popular culture. What used to be a small group of nerds has now gone main stream as we have taken over the world. If you’re interested in attending next year’s Con, you better start planning now. The process to get passes begins this winter. As for my family, we’re excited to do it all again in little less than a year. Scott Smith is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves all things Marvel Comics, plays Dungeons & Dragons, and wept openly when Han Solo was encased in carbonite. He has been around long enough to see nerds come from being stuffed into trash cans to becoming popular. His day job is sharing stories about the ABCUSD as Communications Officer. He does not wear a cape.

ROTARY DISTRICT 5320 GOVERNOR VISITS LA MIRADA

23 MEMBERS and guests of the Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club who danced the Japanese O-Bon Dance the “Tanko Bushi”—the “Coalminers’ Dance.” Pictured in the front row, fourth from the left, is Danny Chang, the only man who danced with the women. Photo by Edna Ethington.

BY EDNA ETHINGTON At their July 11, 2019 meeting, the Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club’s Dancing Queens showcased their dancing talents with demonstrations of dances with an international flavor. Program Co-Chair Danny Chang introduced the six Praise Dancers who came dressed in Samoan outfits with leis and custom-made hair decorations. The Bon dancers were followed by line dancers led by Frances McCormick wearing jeans and a cowgirl hat. Frances taught newcomers and experienced Line dancers the steps for a dance that sounded like an Irish jig.

There was also a brief demonstration of a Mexican dance by Yolanda Andrade, Liberty Santiago and Gloria Kunimoto that added to the international variety of dances. Later, members and guests had refreshments of pizza and soft drinks The next meeting of Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club will be held on Tuesday, July 30, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South Street in Cerritos. Members are being asked to bring their favorite food to share for International Food Night. For more information regarding the food for sharing, contact Refreshment Chairperson Gladys Yoshii at 562-596-3533.

ROTARY DISTRICT 5320 Governor Marc Aarons (right) met with La Mirada Rotary President Diego De Lama (left) and Immediate Past President Tom Robinson to discuss the local club’s outstanding community service programs. La Mirada Rotary meets at the 12/60 Modern Pub & Kitchen on Wednesday’s at 12:30 p.m.

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JULY 26, 2019 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 19-0099 Loan No.: *******516 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/23/2003 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. 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 payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) 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: TAE KYONG KANG AND MYO SOON KANG, HUSBAND AND WIFE Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Recorded 12/30/2003 as Instrument No. 03 3903676 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date of Sale: 08/20/2019 at 10:00AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $274,174.08 estimated - as of date of first publication of this Notice of Sale The purported property address is: 11441 GONSALVES STREET CERRITOS, CA 90703 A.P.N.: 7050-013-038 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property 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 Trustee's 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. 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 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, 19-0099. 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: 07/11/2019 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Karen Talafus, Assistant Secretary 5120 E. LaPalma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714-695-6637 Sales Line: (916) 939-0772 Sales Website: www.nationwideposting.com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NPP0356961 To: LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 07/26/2019, 08/02/2019, 08/09/2019

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To advertise call 562-407-3873 CITY OF LA MIRADA STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-05 SPLASH! WATERSLIDE INSTALLATION PROJECT

Notice is hereby given that the City of La Mirada, California invites sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and services for Capital Improvement Project No. 2018-05. Plans and Specifications and the Instructions to Bidders for Splash! Waterslide Installation Project are on file in the office of the City Clerk, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, California 90638. The general items of work include construction of a new slide tower, slides, piping, slide decks, mechanical support building, equipment, finishes and landscaping. Sealed bids shall be delivered to the City Clerk at or before 11 a.m. on August 22, 2019. Bids must be submitted on the blank forms, prepared and furnished for that purpose and included in the Plans and Specifications. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or delete portions of any or all bids, or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures. Anne Haraksin, City Clerk City of La Mirada Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 7/26/19 CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR CERRITOS PARKWAY TREE MAINTENANCE RFB NO. 1378-19 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Cerritos, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby invites sealed bids for the following project: Project Identification:

CERRITOS PARKWAY TREE MAINTENANCE, RFB NO. 1378-19

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The work or improvement to be performed generally consists of providing all labor, services, tools, equipment, material and incidentals necessary for performing parkway tree maintenance in accordance with City of Cerritos and International Society of Arboriculture standards, tree and stump removal, tree planting, and during and after hour tree related emergency response.

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Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor Cerritos, California 90703 Bids must be marked: “CERRITOS PARKWAY TREE MAINTENANCE, RFB NO. 1378-19”

All bids shall be made on the form furnished by the City and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, City Hall. Obtaining Contract Documents: A set of Contract Documents, including the plans and specifications, may be purchased at the Public Works Department of the City of Cerritos for $10.00 ($15.00 if mailing is requested). There will be no refund for return of the Contract Documents. Return of such documents is not required. Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security referred to in the Contract Documents and by a list of proposed subcontractors. Evidence of insurance, a performance bond, and a labor and materials bond as specified in the Contract Documents will be required prior to execution of the contract. In accordance with Public Contract Code section 22300, the bidder who is awarded the contract may substitute securities for retention moneys withheld by a public agency to ensure performance under the contract. The procedure and requirements for substituting said securities is set forth in Public Contract Code section 22300, which is incorporated by this reference as set forth herein. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions thereof, or to waive any informality or irregularity in a bid to the extent allowed by law. No bid will be accepted from a contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the California Business and Professions Code. The contractor must possess a license of the following classification at the time the contract is awarded (and must maintain this license classification through completion of the project): “D49.” The bidder's attention is also directed to Section 7028.15 of the Business and Professions Code for further reference. Only a contractor registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to bid on public works contracts in California shall be permitted to submit a bid. Furthermore, only subcontractors registered with the DIR to bid on public works contracts in California shall be permitted to perform work or labor or render service under subcontract to the subject contractor. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the California Labor Code, the DIR has determined the general prevailing rate of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, vacations, pensions and similar purposes applicable to the work to be done. These rates shall be the minimum rates for this project. Copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at City Hall, located at 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, California, 90703, and shall be available to any interested party upon request. In addition, rates may be obtained by visiting http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/pwd/, calling the DIR, Division of Labor Statistics and Research’s Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) 703-4774, faxing the Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) 703-4771, or writing to: DIR, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, Prevailing Wage Unit, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA, 94142. The contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and the subcontractors under him, must pay not less than these rates for this area to all workers employed in the execution of the contract. Bidder understands that the contract awarded through this Notice for Bids is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available on an annual basis by the City Council of the City through the budgetary process. Accordingly, the City has the option to amend an awarded contract to reflect unanticipated reduction in funding for any reason. Furthermore, the City shall issue a Notice to Proceed for each fiscal year during the term of the contract. By order of the City of Cerritos. Dated/Posted/Published: July 26, 2019 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 7/26/19

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T.S. No. 079795-CA APN: 7012-004-038 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE担 SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/16/2007. 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 On 8/13/2019 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/28/2007, as Instrument No. 20070718315, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JAMIE MATSUBA, A SINGLE 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: 16938 CEDARWOOD COURT #37 (aka 16938 CEDARWOOD CT) CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $324,769.92 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 079795-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-18-847764-CL Order No.: 8748503 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/9/2007. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): THOMAS H. LIM AND CHRISTINE C. LIM Recorded: 2/14/2007 as Instrument No. 20070318682 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 8/13/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $90,762.88 The purported property address is: 19407 OPAL CT UNIT J, CERRITOS, CA 90703-8217 Assessor's Parcel No.: 7044-040-110 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit "A" as attached hereto. A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: PARCEL 1: (A) AN UNDIVIDED 1/42ND INTEREST IN AND TO LOTS 3, 16 AND 17 OF TRACT NO. 52507, IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1237, PAGES 41 THROUGH 44 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, BY AND AMENDED MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1239 PAGES 51 THROUGH 55 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID LOS ANGELES COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM UNITS 85 THROUGH 126 INCLUSIVE AS DEFINED AND DELINEATED ON A CONDOMINIUM PLAN OCTOBER 21, 1999, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 99-1985510, OFFICIAL RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM, ALL OIL, OIL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS, MINERAL RIGHTS ALL OTHER HYDROCARBONS SUBSTANCES BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, AND ALL WATER, CLAIMS OR RIGHTS TO WATER, TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT RIGHTS THERETO, WITHOUT HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND NOR ANY PORTION OF THE SUBSURFACE LYING ABOVE A DEPTH OF 400 FEET, AS EXCEPTED OR RESERVED BY VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. PARCEL 2: UNIT 93 WITHIN LOT 3 AS DEFINED AND DELINEATED ON THE ABOVE REFERRED TO CONDOMINIUM PLAN. THE FOLLOWING LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST AS FOLLOWS: UNIT: 93 LT: 3 & 17 SD: TRACT 52507 BK: 1237 PG: 41-44, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CA CONDO NAME: CERRIOTS EMERALD VILLAS. 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 http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-847764-CL. 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-847764-CL IDSPub #0154717 7/19/2019 7/26/2019 8/2/2019

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Commerce – Olympic located at 5415 E. Olympic Blvd. Commerce CA 90022 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.net on 8/15/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Adolfo Rojas; Alejandra Fuentes; Alma Raquel Rubio; Antonio Martinez Montelongo; Byron Kamawai Lualani Makaena; Carlos Amilcar Castillo; Cristina Badillo; Dani Cano Flores; David Estrada; David Hernandez Miranda; David Trujillo; Georgina Nunez; Glenda Mary Lopez; Israel Navarro; Jessica Gonzalez; Jorge Daniel Gutierrez; Jose Octavio Mendoza Torres; Juan Dedois Morales; Kassandra Angel Montes (2 units); Leticia Silvia Davila; Mario Alberto Lira Sierra; Mario Petoskey; Natividad Carrillo Lares; Orlando Romero; Oscar Rony Garcia; Priscilla Pintado; Ramon Montoya Brizo; Rene Flores; Ricardo Moran; Rosemary Stokes; Simon Martin Colon; Sonia Serrano. 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 7/26 and 8/2/19

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers – Cerritos located at 16015 Piuma Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.usstoragecenters. com/auctions on 8/15/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Reynold S. Chua; Catalina S Villanueva/CENTER FOR CLINICAL TRIALS, LL; Betty A. Maiben Hobson; Irma Leticia Romo Angel; Harlan Ivan Bergsma; Honsy Abdelhamid; Halley Anne Pearson; Urania Denise Ralph; Katherine Camille Harris; Monique Ann Romero. 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 7/26 and 8/2/19

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHEILA ANN INGERSOLL CASE NO. 19STPB05525 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SHEILA ANN INGERSOLL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTINE MORRIS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTINE MORRIS 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 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: 8/29/2019 at 8:30AM in Probate Department 99 at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a 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. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/19

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Continued from page 10 it’s important. Even though it costs us a tremendous amount of money to do, it’s something that we feel puts us above and beyond the rest of our competition. And, the kids love it and their families love it. They want to see it.” Just because the PGF was formed in Southern California and there are more travel softball teams here than any other part of the country, especially with the expansion of some of the top programs, that doesn’t mean every champion will come from the state. The parity of the sport has grown since year one and in

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fact, last year’s 18-Under Premier Division champion hails from Kennesaw, GA-the Georgia Impact. “Number one, there is a lot of parity out there and the rest of the country has gotten much better,” Hay said. “A lot of them have come out and played against Southern California teams in the fall and other times during the year so they could get their kids used to this type of competition. Because we play year-round. And, if you’re only going to come see us once a year, you’ll get out-coached.” Hay continued to say that Southern California teams have turned into franchises and the talent has spread throughout the organizations. Just in this year’s PGF National Championship alone, there are teams from as far north as Rhode

Island to South Florida to the Pacific Northwest, from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast and from the heartland to the desert There’s even a team from Alberta and in the past, a team from Guam has appeared in this event. Hay says the PGF will automatically invite teams outside the United States who express interest in coming here. Hay will not talk about financials, but said they, ‘do not spare any expense to make this the best event in my opinion, not only in the country, but in the world’. With that said, one of the things that is new this season is the first place team, second place team, two third place teams and two fifth place teams will all get respective team trophies as well as individual medals. That came from an email

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a mother sent and asked why the first and second place teams of every division have individual trophies and the third place team only got a team trophy. As far as the outlook of the PGF, Hay says they’re getting to a point where there aren’t too many fields in Southern California. So, keeping the main fields they have been using for 10 years is vital. He added that the PGF will not hold this event if they can’t hold it in large, respectable complexes. “I have no idea [of the future],” Hay said. “We just evaluate every single year and try to make the following year even better. So far, we’ve been very successful in doing that.”