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86,000 Homes Every Friday • March 29, 2019 • Vol 33, No. 44
WHITNEY HIGH ROBOTICS TEAM ADVANCES TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BY JASON JEWIK
THE ROBOTICS TEAM: Back row (l-r), Amar Gandhi, Bryant Huang, Saketh Somayajula, Jeffrey Chang, Abhinav Ganguly, Jonathan Wang, Jason Jewik, and Captain Ian Hudson. Front row (l-r), Zunaira Baig, Eileen Chang, Tobias Kim, Luc Garcia O'Leary, Dina Li, and Varun Bharadwaj. Courtesy Whitney High.
ARTESIA'S INTERFAITH VIGIL FOR PEACE & TOLERANCE BY TAMMYE MCDUFF On Thursday, March 21, 2019 the city of Artesia held an Interfaith Vigil for Peace and Tolerance at Artesia Park in light of the recent tragedies that have
targeted people of many faiths around the world. Mayor Tony Lima delivered remarks leading the community in calling for togetherness, peace, and tolerance, and asking the community to work together to
MAYOR TONY LIMA delivering remarks in calling for togetherness, peace, and tolerance. Many members of the community joined Mayor Lima including City Councilmembers Ali Taj, Melissa Ramoso, Rene Trevino and several faith leaders.
condemn violence. Attendees lit candles in remembrance of the victims of hateful violence, and faith leaders including Pastor Bob De Leon of Calvary Chapel Artesia, Imam Yahya Asari of La Mirada Masjid, Pandit Vinod Dave, Hindu Sanatan Temple, and Rabbi David Cantor of
Temple Beth Shalom Long Beach talked about the importance of tolerance and how we can all work to promote peace in our daily lives. Lima reminded those in attendance
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BILL WOULD BAN CELL PHONES AT SCHOOLS BY BRIAN HEWS A proposed bill could ban students from using cell phones in all California schools. Assembly Bill 272, authored by 66th District Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (DTorrance), would require school boards to limit or outright ban the use of cell phones on campus during school hours. Dr. Maru Sieu, Superintendent of the ABCUSD told HMG-LCCN, “We feel that there should be additional guidelines as to the use of student personal cellphones in the District. This bill will support our District’s effort to reduce distractions in the classrooms and schools. However, we look forward to engaging with our school community to get feedback before developing a new policy.” The bill states: “There is growing evidence that unrestricted use of smartphones by pupils at elementary and secondary schools during the schoolday interferes with the educational mission of the schools, lowers pupil performance, particularly among low-achieving pupils, promotes cyberbullying, and contributes to an increase in teenage anxiety, depression, and suicide.” “We recognize and have policy re-
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On Saturday, March 9th, the Whitney High School robotics team, composed of fifteen students, competed in the Los Angeles-Southern California Regional FIRST Tech Challenge Championship at Monrovia High School and won with their robot names “Space Oddity.” The team will now compete in the World Championship in Houston, Texas this April. Meeting almost every day of the week since September 2018, the team has been working on building and programming their robot and had already competed in four qualifying tournaments and one interleague tournament prior to attending the regional event at Monrovia High. Between meets, this team spent hundreds of hours revising their design and practicing with Space Oddity to become more competitive. And the program goes beyond just creating robots, the team also promotes STEM education in Cerritos and surrounding communities through demonstrations at the Cerritos Library and local elementary schools. Additionally, they will be hosting their annual summer RoboCamp at Whitney High School this coming June and July. When asked about why he thinks FIRST Robotics is important, team captain Ian Hudson said, “It’s important because we get to learn and apply practical engineering skills in a hands-on environment. This isn’t something that we could get just by reading a textbook. On top of that, ro-
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Cerritos Colege updates progress on the parking lot on 166th and Studebaker. The lot is almost complete and the school has already garnered $275,000 in revenue. PAGE 3.
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BEATITUDES OF OUR LORD GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM WINS GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP
GAHR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHARE LETTERS TO SENIORS VIA PEN PAL PROGRAM
THE LA MIRADA City Council congratulates Beatitudes of Our Lord Girls Varsity Basketball Team and Head Coach Mike Forrest, Assistant Coach Sharleen Graham, and Athletic Director Mary Forrest on their championship title. Photo courtesy city of La Mirada.
PICTURED at the March 14, 2019, at Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club’s Meet ‘n Greet Pen Pal Party are members of the Sophomore Arts Technology Academy (ATA) students from Gahr High School in Cerritos in front of the Cerritos Senior Center. Photo courtesy Edna Ethington.
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At the City Council meeting held Tuesday, March 26, the La Mirada City Council recognized the Beatitudes of Our Lord girls varsity basketball team for winning the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Gold Championship. For the past three seasons, the girls basketball team has worked hard and finished at the top of the Big 10 Conference. After earning the championship title in the Big 10 Conference this season,
the team advanced to the CYO Gold Division Conference along with 105 teams throughout California and was among the winning teams. This is the first time the Beatitudes of Our Lord girls varsity basketball team obtains the CYO Gold Championship title. The La Mirada City Council congratulated the Lady Bobcats for reachB:9.8” ing this historic achievement and bringT:9.8” ing the championship title to La Mirada.
Members of Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club welcomed 19 Sophomore ATA pen pals and five upperclassmen from Gahr High School at their Meet ‘n Greet Pen Pal Party on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Cerritos Senior Center. The Sophomore Arts Technology Academy (ATA) students and the club’s seniors have been writing letters to each other since November of 2018, so that the students could learn what life was like for the seniors when they were the
age of the students. The Gahr Pen Pal Program started over 10 years ago in 2008. Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club members met their pen pals at Gahr High School at what was called the “Senior Prom” or “Senior Picnic.” After writing to each other for months, the pen pals met, face to face for the first time, to learn more about each other. The students and club members brought food to share and entertained each other with music and dancing.
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CERRITOS COLLEGE UPDATES PROGRESS ON 166TH ST. PARKING LOT
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BY TAMMYE MCDUFF With few in attendance, Felipe Lopez, Vice President Business Services for Cerritos College, gave an update on the parking lot facility located on the corner of 166th Street and Studebaker. “As you recall, on December 19, 2017 the City of Cerritos granted permission to allow storage parking on the former strawberry fields area,” began Lopez, “on March 9, 2018 all requirements specified in the TUP were completed and on March 16, 2018 The College received confirmation from the City with all improvements of the TUP had been finished.” The improvements made to the lot include the installation of light fixtures and poles that match the same color standards that coordinate with parking lot 10. Vertical shields were installed on those lights to direct bulb wattage downward and dimmable light fixtures were added. The average light luminance does not exceed 1.03 foot candles. This foot candle measurement was collaborated with an independent lighting consultant to verify foot candles. Security Cameras have been installed to monitor and ensure lot security. To further safety measures, the College Police Department includes the lot in their regular rotations to address all potential security concerns on college property. One concern of local residents included dust mitigation, this was resolved with the lot removing the dirt and adding
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Probate, Wills & Trusts Conservatorship, Guardianship, Dispute Mediation THE PARKING LOT at 166th and Studebaker used by Cerritos College. $275,000 in revenue has been generated from the lot to fund various Cerritos programs including the Complete program and study abroad programs.
asphalt. Any unsightliness resides behind the perimeter screening which includes green vertical slats and the planting of trumpet vines with a proper irrigation system. Ten trees that were along 166th street were almost removed and replaced with Aristocrat Pear Trees. All broken or cracked sidewalks have been repaired and replaced. Hours of operation of the lot remain Monday through Saturday between the hours of 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Although original site access was given through a gate on 166th, the only entrance and exit access point through the eastern gate that connects with parking lot 10. Monies from the lot have been donated to two campus projects. Currently a committed total of $275,000 in revenue has been gener-
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ated from the lot to fund Cerritos Complete, the college’s official California Promise Program Grants that are merit based scholarships offered to high school graduates who live in the district. The program covers the first year of tuition free of charge to qualifying students. The second program benefitting from this revenue is the student study abroad program, 2018 Taiwan Experience Education Program [TEEP] which provides college students with tuition free, all expenses paid internship. Students serve as aides to teach English at Taipei City Elementary schools three days a week. Cerritos College students can also take courses offered by Taipei University. For more information contact Cerritos College Public Affairs at [562] 8602451 or visit www.cerritos.edu
CERRITOS ESTABLISHES MORE REGULATIONS FOR SIDEWALK VENDORS eas during certain hours and at locations where public sidewalks exist. The new regulations now require vendors to have a valid sidewalk vending permit and a City business license prior to operating. Vendors selling food are required to have Los Angeles County Department of Public Health approval and must maintain minimum distances from crosswalks, intersections, freeway on- and off-ramps, fire hydrants, public transportation facilities, automatic teller machines, building/structure entrances, driveways, public and private schools, daycare facilities, certified farmers’ markets and special events authorized by a City of Cerritos Temporary Use Permit. For more information, call the Community Development Department at (562) 916-1201. SEWER & DRAIN CLEAN-OUTS • FAUCETS • VIDEO SEWER INSPECTION • GAS LINES
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In response to the State of California’s Vending Act enacted in September, which requires local jurisdictions to allow sidewalk vending operations on public property, the City of Cerritos has recently established new regulations for such vendors. To minimize the potential impact of sidewalk vendors on public health and safety, the City already prohibits both stationary and roaming sidewalk vending within all street medians; the Civic Center; Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course; the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts; in parking lots at city parks and public facilities; and on streets that don’t have sidewalks. Stationary sidewalk vendors are also prohibited in residential areas. However, roaming vendors are permitted by State law to operate in residential ar-
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DOWNEY PD OFFERS FILING OF ONLINE REPORTS FOR CERTAIN CRIMES STAFF REPORT The Downey Police Department is pleased to offer the convenience of online reporting from the comfort of your own home. The newly launched program can be accessed by going to the Downey Police Department webpage and selecting “File a Report.”
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TODD ROGERS NAMED LAKEWOOD MAYOR IN COUNCIL REORGANIZATION STAFF REPORT
The Lakewood City Council completed its annual reorganization on March 26, selecting Todd Rogers to serve as mayor and Jeff Wood as vice mayor. The tradition in Lakewood and many •Bicycle Theft cities of its size is for mayoral duties to rotate •Lost Property annually among the five •Child Custody Violations members of the city •Supplemental Loss forms for theft council. crimes This will be the fourth term as mayor for Todd Rogers, who was originally elect"As always, our Downey Police ed to the city council in 2001. He is serving Department continues to be proactive in his fifth term as a council member, after beimplementing programs to engage and ing re-elected in March 2017. better serve our residents," said Mayor The council’s annual reorganization
Rick Rodriguez. "This new online reporting system is a valuable tool that allows community members to file reports at their convenience, while freeing up police department resources to better serve our residents." Mayor Pro Tem Blanca Pacheco added, "This innovative web-based program is another tool to connect residents directly with our Police Department and contributes to our overall goal of working together to reduce crime in our community."
MARCH 29, 2019 night started with a “Lakewood Celebrates” community gathering where expressions of thanks and appreciation were made to Steve Croft for his 2018-2019 mayoral term. Croft will continue to serve as a council member for the rest of his term, which runs through March 2022. After being selected as the new mayor, Rogers presented remarks to about 150 people gathered in the City Council chambers. Mayor Rogers talked about the fiscal challenges Lakewood is facing, as the city works to resolve a budget deficit caused by a state takeaway of local funds, increased fees from the state-run employee retirement system, and flattening sales tax revenues as more shoppers go online instead of to Lakewood merchants. Rogers noted that cities across California are facing the same sort of budget difficulty. “This is not the first time that Lakewood has faced financially challenging times,” said Rogers. “And just like City Councils and city residents before us made tough decisions and met those challenges, so will we. I’m confident of it.”
CURRENT CERRITOS ANNUAL PARKING PERMITS VALID UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Cerritos residents are advised that their current annual parking permit(s) will remain valid until further notice. Notices were mailed to affected residents in late March. The City is in the process of migrating its current parking permit system to an online solution that will be more conve-
nient and efficient. Residents will be notified when the City’s new internet-based parking system is available for renewing their annual parking permit(s). For more information, contact the Community Safety Division at (562) 9161266.
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botics isn’t just about building or programming either. We have members of our team who are dedicated to publicity work, which is an integral part of our community outreach efforts.” Hudson continued, “There are so many opportunities to learn new things through participation in FIRST robotics—whether that’s engineering, public speaking, or teamwork skills—that it’s bound to be a good fit for anyone, not just people interested in a STEM career.” For more information about the team, you can visit their webpage at whitneyrobotics.org. Hews Media Group and the entire community wishes the WHS Robotics team good luck in Houston next month.
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NLMUSD'S MORRISON ELEMENTARY RECOGNIZED BY INNOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COUNTY OF LA
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CITY TO LEASE STUDEBAKER ROAD PROPERTY TO AUTONATION ADDING $125,000 PER YEAR TO CITY COFFERS STAFF REPORT
CHILDREN at Morrison celebrate their recognition by Innovate and county of Los Angeles as a top Los Angeles Public School for underserved students. STAFF REPORT Congratulations are in order for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District’s own Morrison Elementary School for being selected by Innovate Public Schools as one of the 279 schools being recognized this year in the first annual report of Top Los Angeles Public Schools for Underserved Students. Morrison is also being recognized by the county of Los Angeles for their efforts to engage students in civic learning by the state’s Civic Learning Award program. Innovate Public Schools made the selection in collaboration with the University of Southern California Sol Price Center for Social Innovation and Rossier School of Education Center for Education Policy, Equity and Governance. Morrison Elementary school made the list based on its strong results in English and/or math proficiency for low-income African American and/or low-income Latino students in 2017-18. The official report will be released publicly at the end of April, followed by an event where Morrison will be honored on Saturday, May 4. Innovate Public Schools believes in
the incredible potential of every child. Across Los Angeles County, there are many schools that provide the type of education that gives students great life choices and pushes them to achieve their full potential. Unfortunately, those schools are too few and far between for lowincome families. Which is all the more reason to showcase schools like Morrison that are truly making a difference. Morrison Elementary is getting closer to the goal of providing a quality education for all kids. This event will host over 250 educators and parents who are beating the odds for students. In addition to the Innovate Public School distinction, Morrison Elementary has been selected among the 28 schools in Los Angeles county and 92 statewide for the Los Angeles County 2019 Civic Learning Award of Merit winners for their efforts to engage students in civic learning by the state’s Civic Learning Award program. Schools receiving the award engage students through unique classes, clubs and programs. The awards are designed to celebrate successful efforts to engage students in civic learning and to identify models that can be replicated.
CERRITOS LIBRARY SEEKS TEEN VOLUNTEERS STAFF REPORT The Cerritos Library Volunteen program is seeking responsible, dependable and enthusiastic teens to help with the Summer Reading Program, library programs, shelving and workstations. The session runs from Monday, June 17 to Saturday, July 27. The program is open to students who will be at least 13 years old in the summer of 2019. Students must have a valid Cerritos Library card in good standing and are required to pass a criminal background assessment
in accordance with City policy. There will be a Parent Information Night on Tuesday, April 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Skyline Room, which will discuss the goals of the program, policies and the application process. Applications for the summer session will also be available at this session before they are available to the general public on Wednesday, April 10, when they can be picked up at the Cerritos Library Circulation Desk. For more information, call (562) 9161338 or e-mail volunteen@cerritos.us.
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The Cerritos City Council recently approved leasing a property on Studebaker Road to AutoNation. The City-owned property, located at 17423 Studebaker Road, is currently vacant. The 1.19-acre land will be leased to Bargain Rent-a-Car doing business as AutoNation Lexus of Cerritos, which will use the property to store surplus automobiles slated for sale at the Cerritos Auto Square pursuant to the issuance of a City of Cerritos Temporary Use
Permit. Under the terms of the 10-year lease, AutoNation will pay the City a monthly rent of $10,561.25, with annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index of the previous year. AutoNation will also pay all taxes, maintenance and insurance costs during the term of the lease, which features an option to extend for another 10 years. The agreement is expected to provide the City with more than $125,000 a year in new revenue.
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CERRITOS’ VAZQUEZ PITCHES A GEM WHILE OFFENSE ROUGHS UP ARTESIA PITCHING IN LEAGUE OPENER
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CERRITOS HIGH junior Evan Vazquez was dominant in his team's 605 League opener against Artesia High this past Tuesday. Vazquez pitched six strong innings, striking out 11 and yielding only a sixth inning single. He faced 19 batters and also went two for four at the plate and scored three runs in a 19-0 victory.
BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER The way Cerritos High junior pitcher Evan Vazquez was pitching, he didn’t need too much run support. In fact, one run would have been just fine, but the Dons decided to add 18 more in their 605 League opener against visiting Artesia High. Cerritos scored five times in the bottom of the second, third and fifth innings and Vazquez tossed a one-hitter in six innings of work in a 19-0 victory this past Tuesday. It’s the widest margin of victory over Artesia in at least 22 seasons and enabled the Dons to win their third straight game and sixth in their last seven games. In fact, the 19 runs represent the most scored against the Pioneers since at least 1999. Last season, the Dons blanked Artesia 16-0 and overall, have won eight straight over the Pioneers. “He was pounding the zone and was in command with all pitches,” said Cerritos head coach Brooks Walling of Vazquez. In just his sixth start of the season, Vazquez had his best outing thus far, going six strong innings, throwing 66 pitches and striking out 11 batters. He was ahead in the count nine times and had a 0-2 count seven times. At one point, Vazquez struck out eight straight batters and he faced one over the minimum. “I was just trying to stay around the zone; getting good pitches and putting my teammates in a position to win,” Vazquez said. “I really trusted my fastball; that was my main goal, and I saw that my curveball was working. I only used two pitches today. I usually have my changeup and slider, but I felt there was no need today.” Vazquez evened his record at 3-3 but that’s a little misleading. He got no offensive support in a 4-0 loss to Arlington High on Feb. 16, lost to Glendora High
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4-3 in eight innings on Mar. 5 and fell to Murrieta Valley High 6-3 on Mar. 9 in the first game of a doubleheader. “He has been facing some tough opponents,” said Cerritos head coach Brooks Walling. “His [second] loss was against Glendora. He got the loss against Murrieta Valley, another high-quality opponent. His ERA is down and his walks to strikeouts is a good ratio. He’s just had some bad luck early on.” Vazquez was perfect until Artesia sophomore left fielder Pablo Vega was safe after he struck out but reached on a wild pitch. Vega would then steal second and move to third on a groundout before Vazquez got junior second baseman Patrick Garcia to pop up. He lost his no-hitter when sophomore first baseman Alex Soriano singled on the first pitch to begin the top of the sixth inning. “I was telling myself there’s always a ‘what if’,” Vazquez said. “We lost to Glendora on a walk-off and…what if I threw a different pitch? There’s always that time. You’re always going to learn something new every outing. So, I believe I’m getting better every outing.” “I take a little credit for that,” Walling said. “We were cruising, and I don’t think either one of us thought that guy was going to be able to get around on a fastball. It’s something really hard to do.” Meanwhile, the offense was having its best game of 2019. The Dons (10-6 overall, 1-0 in league) batted around in the three innings they scored the five runs. Vazquez also helped himself at the plate, hitting a pair of doubles in four at-bats and scoring three times. Sophomore third baseman Nick Hill went four for four with five runs batted in and a pair of runs and senior second baseman Matthew Pinal went three for four with four RBI. Pinal will be today’s starter when the two teams
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BELLFLOWER’S FIRST BUSINESS BEAUTIFUL AWARD
BUSINESS BEAUTIFUL: El Torazo, located at 14201 Bellflower Blvd., was the former site of Fosters Freeze and Lickety Splitz. Photo by Tammye McDuff. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF After several years of being on hiatus, the Bellflower Chamber of Commerce is once again choosing a Chamber Member for the Business Beautiful Award. Winners are notified and are presented with a window plague, along with photos and a special acknowledgment by the Chamber Board. Members are encouraged to start their spring cleaning and give their business some curb appeal and a little bit of TLC. The main idea is to recognize members, make the community a bit more attractive and improve the profits of local businesses. The first award went to Emmanuel Deleage, owner of El Torazo, located at 14201 Bellflower Blvd. The former site of Fosters Freeze and Lickety Splitz, Deleage gutted the build-
ing, starting from scratch. “We went through a pretty arduous renovation," said Deleage, "we added a drive thru window, new roof, kitchen and restrooms, and gave the interior a complete overhaul. After two years and eight months getting permits, we began construction in 2018, had a soft opening last November and had our grand opening this past January.” The new menu consists of tacos, burritos, Mexican bowls, with a variety of protein and vegetables and vegan /vegetarian options as well. The Chamber is asking for the community to get involved. Board President Larry Wehage told HMG-LCCN, "if you see a business that has great curb appeal, submit it!!!” For more information contact the Bellflower Chamber of Commerce at (562) 867-1744
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Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 29, 2019 series with the Eagles could still go a long CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING way in determining who wins the first 605 League championship. In 2017, the two CERRITOS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold a public hearteams split their home and home series ing in accordance with Government Code Section 65854 on April 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. (or soon Continued from page 6 with the Dons winning 1-0 in 10 innings thereafter), in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California complete the home and home series at Ar- on the road before falling 3-2 two days to consider: tesia. All but two starters collected at least later. Cerritos advanced to the playoffs Case No. 2019-10 Code Amendment one hit and eight of the nine starters scored that season for the first time since 1998 but Bhindi Brothers LLC, 18508 Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia, CA 90701 more importantly, began a heated rivalry at least a run. Project: A request for approval of a proposed Ordinance amending Section 9-2.3203 (“Uses Permit“We talked about staying disciplined with Glenn. “It’s a rivalry,” Walling said. “We’re ted Subject to Conditional Use Permits (C-G)”) of Article 32 (“General Commercial Zone (C-G)”) of today and I thought we did a decent job of Chapter 2 (“Zoning”) of Title 9 (“Planning and Zoning”) of the Artesia Municipal Code to condiit,” Walling said. “We’ve been seeing mid- excited for them to come to our yard first tionally permit the service of alcohol in restaurants with outdoor seating in the Commercial General 80s all [season] and today we saw 72 to 73 and to get one early and drive a nail in the (C-G) Zone. coffin. It was three years ago when we Staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmenand our goal was not to pop things up.” “I’m happy for us because it’s been made the playoffs for the first time in a tal Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. a while since we’ve put up 19 runs,” [a long time]. We went to their yard and Address Where Documents May Be Viewed: A copy of the proposed Ordinance adopting the ZonVazquez said. “So, I’m fine with it. I think beat them…we got creative right there. ing Code Amendment is available for public review and inspection during the City’s normal working it’s better for me; I have more time to rest Anytime you step on the field with [Glenn hours (Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding City holidays and closed days) in the City in between innings. Every new inning I’m head coach] Jack Brooks, it’s going to be a Clerk’s Office located in City Hall at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701. fresh. I didn’t feel any fatigue in my arm war. I think he thinks the same thing with Planning Commission Actions: On March 19, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2019-10P, by a 4-0-0 vote, recommending that the us.” today.” “I’m looking forward to them, definite- City Council adopt the proposed Zoning Code Amendment. Artesia, which saw its mark dip to 1-13 overall, will begin a home and home series ly,” Vazquez said. “I believe that those two All interested persons are invited to submit written comments and to attend the hearing and give with Whitney High on Tuesday at Cerri- wins are going to determine who wins the testimony. If you challenge the City’s actions in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or tos Park East while the Dons are home to 605 League. They’re going to be two pret- raising in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. John Glenn High on Tuesday in the front ty good games with me and Pinal pitching Ernesto Sanchez, end of their home and home series with and the big bat. He’s going to show up and PUBLISHED: March 29, 2019 City Clerk the Eagles. Despite Glenn losing to Ox- I’m going to show up too.” Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/29/19 ford Academy 10-1 this past Tuesday, the
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold a public hearing in accordance with Government Code Sections 65355 and 65854 on April 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. (or soon thereafter), in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California to consider:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold a public hearing in accordance with Government Code Section 66018 on April 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. (or soon thereafter), in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California to consider:
Case No. 2019-07 General Plan Amendment Zoning Change
Proposed Adoption of Building and Safety Department Fee Schedule
11462 and 11504 178th Street
City of Artesia, 18747 Clarkdale Ave, CA 90701 Project: A proposed Ordinance adopting a (1) General Plan Land Use Sub-Element Amendment to change the land use designation for the properties located at 11462 and 11504 178th Street from Low Density Residential to Open Space; and (2) Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning classification of the properties located at 11462 and 11504 178th Street from Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone to Open Space and Recreation (OS-R) Zone. Staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Address Where Documents May Be Viewed: A copy of the proposed Ordinance adopting the General Plan Land Use Sub-Element Amendment and the Zoning Map Amendment is available for public review and inspection during the City’s normal working hours (Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding City holidays and closed days) in the City Clerk’s Office located in City Hall at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701. Planning Commission Actions: On March 19, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2019-07P, by a 4-0-0 vote, recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed General Plan Land Use Sub-Element Amendment and the Zoning Map Amendment. All interested persons are invited to submit written comments and to attend the hearing and give testimony. If you challenge the City’s actions in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISHED: March 29, 2019
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Proposed Action: The City Council will conduct a public hearing concerning the adoption of a proposed Building and Safety Department Fee Schedule. The proposed fees are supported by a fee study, which includes public data indicating the amount of the cost, or the estimated cost, required to provide the services for which the fees or service charges will be levied and the revenue sources anticipated to provide the services, including General Fund revenues. If adopted by the City Council, the proposed fees, as set forth in proposed City Council Resolution No. 19-2744, would be paid by applicants for Building and Safety approvals. Address Where Documents May Be Viewed: Further information, include a fee study, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk located in City Hall at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, and all interested persons are welcome to review the materials prior to the public hearing during the City’s normal working hours (Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding City holidays and closed days). All interested persons are invited to submit written comments and to attend the hearing and give testimony. If you challenge the City’s actions in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISHED: March 29, 2019, & April 5, 2019
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Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/29/19 CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold a public hearing in accordance with Government Code Section 66018 on April 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. (or soon thereafter), in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California to consider:
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Proposed Update of Planning Department Fee Schedule
CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Action: The City Council will conduct a public hearing concerning a proposed update of the City’s Planning Department Fee Schedule. The proposed fees are supported by the City of Artesia Planning Department Fee Study dated March 28, 2019, which includes public data indicating the amount of the cost, or the estimated cost, required to provide the services for which the fees or service charges will be levied and the revenue sources anticipated to provide the services, including General Fund revenues. If adopted by the City Council, the proposed fees, as set forth in Resolution No. 19-2743, would be paid by applicants for Planning entitlement approvals.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold a public hearing in accordance with Government Code Section 66018 on April 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. (or soon thereafter), in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California to consider: Adoption of Public Facility Development Impact Fees Proposed Action: The City Council will conduct a public hearing concerning proposed public facility development impact fees. The proposed fees are supported by the City of Artesia Development Impact Fee Study dated March 27, 2019, which details a proposed development impact fee program to fund public facilities made necessary by new development within the City of Artesia, including traffic, storm drain, park and recreation, and community center facilities. If adopted by the City Council, the proposed development impact fees, as set forth in proposed City Council Resolution No. 19-2742, would be paid by the developers of new development in the City. Address Where Documents May Be Viewed: Further information, including the City of Artesia Development Impact Fee Study dated March 27, 2019, and public data indicating the amount of cost, or estimated cost, required to provide the facilities for which the fees will be levied and the revenue sources anticipated to provide the fund those public facilities, including General Fund revenues, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk located in City Hall at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, and all interested persons are welcome to review the materials prior to the public hearing during the City’s normal working hours (Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding City holidays and closed days). All interested persons are invited to submit written comments and to attend the hearing and give testimony. If you challenge the City’s actions in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISHED: March 29, 2019, & April 5, 2019
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Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/29/19 Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Commerce – Olympic located at 5415 E. Olympic Blvd. Commerce CA 90022 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following units in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.net on 4/18/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Perla Yesenia Morales; Ariel Illescas; Stephanie Marie Castillo; Luis Antonio Rosales Gonzalez; Enrique Gutierrez; Irma Diaz; Antonio Raymond Dominguez Jr.; Enrique Perez; Erika Rendon; Mario Petoskey; Luis Alberto Covarrubias; Blanca Beltran; James Ralph Herrera; Maria Isabel Rios; Maria De Los Angeles Mendez. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 3/29 and 4/5/19 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 of the goods stored in the following units in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.usstoragecenters.com/auctions on 4/18/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. David Emanuel Burnham; Adriana Irazleth Cook; Stanley L. Guyness. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 3/29 and 4/5/19
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Address Where Documents May Be Viewed: Further information, including the City of Artesia Planning Department Fee Study dated March 28, 2019, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk located in City Hall at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, and all interested persons are welcome to review the materials prior to the public hearing during the City’s normal working hours (Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding City holidays and closed days). All interested persons are invited to submit written comments and to attend the hearing and give testimony. If you challenge the City’s actions in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISHED: March 29, 2019, & April 5, 2019
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Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/29/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 9519-AK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: IN SUN NO, 4815 PARAMOUNT BLVD. LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 Doing Business as: LUCKY CLEANERS All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: MIRTH BUSINESS INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 4815 PARAMOUNT BLVD. LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, INVENTORY, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, LEASE, AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT and are located at: 4815 PARAMOUNT BLVD., LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, 13737 ARTESIA BLVD. #105 CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the anticipated sale date is APRIL 17, 2019 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, 13737 ARTESIA BLVD #105 , CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the last day for filing claims shall be APRIL 16, 2019, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: MARCH 7, 2019 BUYER: MIRTH BUSINESS INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION LA2232909 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 3/29/2019
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 17701 Ibbetson Ave. Bellflower, CA 90706, 562-922-3680 on 04/17/19 at 3:00pm. Lakisha West-one bedroom apt, Rockia Sawyer-queen mattress, 15 boxes, Rodney Croom-tools and half of garage, Jose Martinez-household, sofa. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. CN958767 04-17-19 Mar 29, Apr 5, 2019
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2019068393 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: EMERGO AV, 18328 CECELIA WAY. CERRITOS CA., 90703. Registered Owner: SRIRAM SUNDAR RAJAN 18328 CECELIA WAY CERRITOS CA., 90703. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ SRIRAM SUNDAR RAJAN. This statement was led with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on MARCH 15, 2019. Notice - In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was led in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be led before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 and 4/12/19. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS LISA CHIEN, AKA LISA CHEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: LISA CHIEN, to WEN HUT CHIEN . THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court date 5/5/19, 1:30 pm, Dept C, RM 312 by Yvonne T. Sanchez. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/19
Escrow No. 14957 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Notice pursuant to UCC Sec. 6105) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the seller are: YOUNG SIK KIM, 3650 E. South St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CA 90712 Doing business as: ``FOUNDATION PHARMACY``. All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years as stated by the seller(s), are: None The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: YOUNG SIK KIM, 3650 E. South St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CA 90712 The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) are: TOP PHARMACY, INC., a California Corporation, By: Annie Chan, President, 954 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite D, Upland, CA 91786 The assets being sold are generally described as: inventory, furniture, fixtures, trade fixtures, equipment, contract rights, computer hardware and software, customer and client lists, prescription files and records, telephone numbers and fax numbers, supplies, trade name, goodwill, intellectual property, websites, social media accounts, e-mail addresses, covenant not to compete, leasehold improvements, signs, etc. and are located at: 3650 E. South St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CA 90712 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of JEAN ALLEN ESCROW CO., INC., 3341 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720 and the anticipated sale date is April 18, 2019 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. (If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.) The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is JEAN ALLEN ESCROW CO., INC., 3341 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be April 17, 2019, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated: February 13, 2019 TOP PHARMACY, INC., a California Corporation, By: Annie Chan, President, Buyer(s) CN958946 14957 Mar 29, 2019 NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive bidding by Climer’s Auctions ( Bond # 5181494 ), on or after April 16, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: scooter, backpacks, furniture, boots, shredder, broom, car jack, toilet paper, rice cooker, music box, crib, air conditioner, microwave, washer, ice chest, table, hamper, night stand, wagon, tool box, boxes, mirror, totes, dollie, loose wood, chairs, book case, bike, pallets, mattress, bed frame, bags, file cabinet, coffee table, china cabinet, trunk, couch, refrigerator, flat screen TV, framed picture, sound board, jack, cart, fishing poles, creeper, loose clothing, bed, oxygen tank, pots, fans, grill, bike parts, globe, medical equipment, walker, card tables, bedding, box spring, BBQ, speakers, pans, sled, foot/head board, and fan belonging to the following. NAME UNIT MICHAEL RAY OLIVERAS B673 RUBY ARIAS B623 MARGARET DOROTHY RUTH ANN MARLENE GURULE B703 BILLIE GREEN JR A159 JUANA E LOPEZ B301 MARGARITA O VENTURA B737 This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. Publication Dates: March 29 , 2019 and April 5, 2019.
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Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, Ca. 90703, 562-299-8740 & 04/17/19 at 4:00PM Pua Esperanza (Esperanza Pua), household items, - Rosalind Miller, Furniture and boxes, - Yesenia Gonzalez, dresser, bed, boxes, table &chairs, desk, household items, - Robert Somadhi, House hold items, -Remeka Levin, Household items, - Elizabeth Rodriguez, furniture, clothes, personal items, household items, - Recquel Thurman, House hold items, - Javier Villacruz, House hold items, - Tau Gilmore Household items, - Nancy Saravia, Household items, - David Hallam, household items, - Deirdre McQueen, House hold items, - Latasha Gray, House hold items, - Cathy Sales, China, house hold items., - Kristin Estrada, Household items, - Jordan Moore, House hold items, - Mark Testa, Household items, - Martin Ramos, House hold items, - Jessica Hams, Household items, - Eduardo Aviles, Luggage and clothes – Exxact Marketing Solution, house hold items- Exxact Marketing Solution, electronics and files Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
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T.S. No.: 9987-7641 TSG Order No.: DS7300-18001594 A.P.N.: 8059-022-012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/01/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 03/14/2007 as Document No.: 20070566159, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: BEVERLY ORTEGA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 04/09/2019 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14052 MANSA DR, LA MIRADA, CA 90638-3545 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $365,231.72 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-7641. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0349770 To: LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER 03/15/2019, 03/22/2019, 03/29/2019
MARCH 29, 2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICIA PARA UNA AUDIENCIA PUBLICA
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing pertaining to the item listed below: HEARING BODY: DATE OF HEARING: TIME OF HEARING: LOCATION OF HEARING:
Planning Commission April 10, 2019 6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter. City Council Chambers City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
PUBLIC HEARING 1.: Cases No. PLNG2018-0089CUP, PLNG2018-0090VAR, and PLNG2018-0091TPM - The City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering a Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate a five-story, 95,805 sq. ft. self-storage facility, two Variances to reduce the required parking and to exceed the maximum allowable building height, and a Tentative Parcel Map No. 82353 to consolidate three parcels into one commercial parcel, for property located at 12508 Carson Street, in the City of Hawaiian Gardens, CA. The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15332 (Class 32 – In-Fill Development Projects) of the CEQA guidelines. Based on Staff’s analysis, the project is consistent with the applicable general plan and is located within the City limits, on a site less than five acres, and surrounded by urban uses. It is staff’s opinion that the proposed project will not have significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and the site can be adequately served by all utilities. INVITATION TO BE HEARD Those persons desiring to testify in favor of or in opposition to the proposal listed above will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing. If you challenge the subject application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence submitted to the Planning Department at, or prior to the public hearing. The decision of the Planning Commission will be final unless appealed to the City Council in accordance with Section 18.100.170 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department at (562) 420-2641. Si desea obtener mas informacion, llame al Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidad al (562) 420-2641. Joseph Colombo Community Development Director Published: March 29, 2019 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/29/19 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 708 REVISING TERMS OF OFFICE AND RELATED RULES FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS AND AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on April 9, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, the City Council of the City of La Mirada will consider adopting its Ordinance No. 708 entitled “Revising Terms of Office and Related Rules for Planning Commissioners and Amending Title 2 of the La Mirada Municipal Code.” Summary of Ordinance No. 708 The proposed Ordinance would amend Sections 2.52.030 and 2.52.050(e) of Chapter 2 of the La Mirada Municipal Code as follows: “Section 2.52.030 Term of Office Planning commissioners shall have a term of office of four years. The term of office shall commence upon approval by the City Council and shall expire on June 30 of the same year of the expiration of the term of their nominating Councilmember.” “Section 2.52.050(e) Removal of appointed members If a member of the commission shall be absent from three regular meetings of the commission in any eight-month period, such member’s office shall be deemed vacant and no further action by the City Council shall be necessary.” The proposed amendments would enable the terms of Commissioners to coincide with the terms of nominating Councilmembers and provide consistency among the La Mirada Municipal Code. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 708 is available in the office of the City Clerk, City of La Mirada, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California, and is available for public inspection at that location. Anne Haraksin, La Mirada City Clerk Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 3/29/19
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PHELBA LORRAINE BRAFF AKA PHELBA L. BRAFF, PHELBA BRAFF AND BOBBI ENEVOLD CASE NO. 19STPB02625 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PHELBA LORRAINE BRAFF AKA PHELBA L. BRAFF, PHELBA BRAFF AND BOBBI ENEVOLD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BARBARA BRAFF TOWNSEND in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BARBARA BRAFF TOWNSEND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/24/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. In Pro Per Petitioner BARBARA BRAFF TOWNSEND 3 PACIFIC WINDS NEWPORT BEACH CA 92657 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/19 CNS-3236286# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER
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Continued from page 1 that creating something positive from such horrendous actions was exactly what needed to be done, “We gather not as different people, not as different religions, not as different ideologies, but as one voice, unified, to condemn all acts of violence.” He went on to add that these acts of violence were designed to separate us, “But we will do the opposite and band together.” The vigil provided an opportunity for the community to unite in silent reflection and meditation, honoring the victims. Lima encouraged residents to care for each other, men and women and let the vigil be a reminder that there is strength in unity, “Let us send a message, a simple message, a message of love.” Calvary Chapel Artesia donated the candles for attendees at this event. The City thanks all residents and community and faith leaders for coming together for this event. The vigil took place at the Veterans’ Memorial in front of the Albert O. Little Community Center, Artesia Park.
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Continued from page 1 garding this,” said Dr. Sieu, “BP-5131 allows schools to create individual policies that restrict mobile device usage on campus to specific times or locations.” But ABCUSD does not ban cell phones at schools. “Most of our schools ask students to keep their cellphones out of sight so it's not disruptive during class time. We'll have to see the language of the bill [AB 272] to determine what more can be done in our schools.” The bill cited several instances where other countries and organizations banned or criticized cellphone use at schools. The London School of Economics and Political Science published a May 2015 study that found that test scores improved significantly at schools that banned mobile phone use, and that the most significant gains in pupil performance were made by the most disadvantaged and underachieving pupils. The study concluded that schools could significantly reduce the education achievement gap by prohibiting mobile phone use in schools.
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Dr. Jean Twenge, who is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, published a book in 2017 entitled “iGen,” which presents evidence of an increase in depression and suicide among American teenagers that may be caused by increased mobile device screen time and social media use. According to Dr. Twenge, 8th grade pupils who spend ten or more hours per week on social media are 56 percent more likely to describe themselves as unhappy than those who devote less time to social media. Moreover, teenagers who spend three hours per day or more on electronic devices are 35 percent more likely to demonstrate risk factors for suicide, such as suicidal ideation, and teenagers who spend five or more hours per day on their devices are 71 percent more likely to demonstrate a risk factor for suicide.” In September 2018, France adopted a nationwide smartphone ban in all primary and middle schools in order to promote pupil achievement and healthy social development. "To the extent that smartphones are becoming too much of a distraction in the classroom, I think every school community needs to have that conversation as to when is too much of a good thing getting in the way of educational and social development," Muratsuchi told the LA Times. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School Board adopted a policy last month. For Elementary School in PVUSD (K-5), students may possess cell phones but during school hours, phones must be powered off or placed in "Do Not Disturb" mode and stored out of sight at all times while school is in session. For Middle School (6-8), cellular phones must be powered off or placed in "Do Not Disturb" mode and kept out
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of sight at all times while school is in session, including passing periods and breaks. Teachers may permit the use of student's personal device for academic purposes only. Any student use of personal devices for academic purposes must be pre-approved in writing by the site principal. Finally for High School students, cellular phones and other electronic signaling devices must be powered off or placed in "Do Not Disturb" mode and kept out of sight during class time. Teachers may permit the use of student's personal device for academic purposes only and students shall be allowed to use cellular phones and other electronic signaling devices before school, after school, and during breaks. "There is growing national and international evidence of the social and emotional consequences of too much screen time," Muratsuchi said.
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THE PROPOSED area for congestion pricing bounded by the 405 and 10 freeways, 20th street, and Sunset Blvd. BY BRIAN HEWS A study by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has found that charging drivers a $4 “congestion tax” fee to enter into a 4.3 mile area in West Los Angeles “would almost immediately reduce traffic delays and miles driven there by more than 20%.” The area is bordered by the 10 freeway, the 405 freeway, 20th St., and Montana Avenue. The study indicated that charging $4 would increase transit ridership by 9%, increase biking by 7%, and increase walking inside the zone by 7%. The study also found that some drivers would reduce the number of trips in the area where others would wait until after the congestion pricing is not in effect. That, in turn, would mean less time for drivers behind the wheel during peak traffic hours. The SCAG study said the tolls would be assessed through the Fastrack system already in use in California, while also utilizing license plate readers to identify drivers who do not have
transponders. The fee would be assessed when you enter the area, you would not be taxed when you left the area. Councilman Mike Bonin, who represents part of the area, took the political road rather than a long-term transit vision of the area, telling the LA Times “this is not a proposal, it's a model, and as models go this probably has as much chance of flying as a model airplane." Before this could be implemented, state laws would have to be changed and a firm would have to be hired to conduct extensive public outreach. And outreach would need to be implemented; a poll conducted by SCAG said that only 40% approve of the congestion tax. SCAG said that the fees generated would reach $70 million per year, which would be invested back into the area to improve public transit such as bus routes, bike lanes, and light rail routes. Congestion pricing is not without precedent, in 2003 London implemented a congestion fee from 7 AM to 6 PM. In the 10 years since, traffic has dropped 10% in the area has the fee has raised over $3 billion.
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CCPA WELCOMES THE TEXAS TENORS, TOWER OF POWER AND MORE IN APRIL Spring is in the air with a lively April lineup at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA). Forget drums, pianos, backing tracks or electronic trickery – it’s just catchy, foot-stomping tunes on ukuleles when George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain returns to Cerritos.
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Expect anything – from Tchaikovsky to Lady Gaga and Nirvana via Otis Redding. Get ready for “sheer fun and outright daffiness tied to first-rate musicality and comic timing,” says “The New York Times.” Tickets start at $35 for the 8 p.m. show on Friday, April 5. The CCPA pays “Tribute to Glenn Miller & Gene Krupa” on Sunday, April 7 at 3 p.m. The Tex Beneke Orchestra, led by Gary Tole, will play Glenn Miller hits, such as “Moonlight Serenade,” “String of Pearls” and “In the Mood” and pay special tribute to Gene Krupa (“Sing Sing Sing” and “Boogie Blues”).
Also appearing are Vocal Group Hall of Fame ensemble The Mills Brothers of the hits “Up a Lazy River” and “Paper Doll,” The Satin Dollz and comedian Dick Hardwick. Tickets start at $35. In a musical tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra and his timeless roster of hits, Matt Mauser & The Sinatra Big Band are back by popular demand to perform Ol’ Blue Eyes’ biggest tunes, which include “That’s Life,” “Come Fly With Me,” “My Kind of Town” and “New York, New York.” They perform at the CCPA on Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $40.
MARCH 29, 2019
Recently named one of the Top 10 Classical artists in the world by “Billboard” magazine, The Texas Tenors tackles Broadway tunes, Country songs and hits from Bruno Mars to Puccini with breathtaking vocals, humor and cowboy charm. Since its debut on “America’s Got Talent,” the group has garnered awards and an international network of fans with chart-topping albums and its Emmy-winning PBS special “You Should Dream.” Don’t miss them on Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40.