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Cerritos Council Approves Code Violations Amendment
Hawaiian Gardens to Celebrate 46th Anniversary
by Jerry Bernstein
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he Cerritos City Council, at its Mar. 12 meeting, approved an amendment to the city code establishing an administration citation process as a means to remedy property maintenance violations instead of initiating a criminal case. Director of Community and Safety Services Greg Berg said many cities in the general region utilize this type of citation as a method to deal with various municipal code violations. Berg said the ordinance establishes an administrative citation process that provides a new option for the City to use when dealing with property maintenance, zoning, and other minor violations. “Currently the only response available when a property owner or tenant fails to voluntary remedy a code violation is to file a criminal complaint. He said the ordinance also con-
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Folklorico Dancers were one of many participants featured in the 2008 Hawaiian Gardens parade.
April 4 Parade and Community Festival. The City of Hawaiian Gardens will celebrate is 45th anniversary with a parade and four day carnival beginning on Apr. 2 with the parade held on Apr. 4. . Theme of the celebration is “Unity in Diversity.” The City incorporated on April 9, 1964, becoming the 75th city in California.
Cerritos Immigration Lawyer Mixes Law With Mixed Martial Arts by Shelley Henderson
martial arts. Wilner himself won the 2006 silver medal at the Pan he office suite of Wilner American Jiu-Jitsu Games. He is & O’Reilly in Cerritos is currently recovering from an insleek and modern. The jury, but expects to take up trainmagazines and newspapers in the ing again by April. waiting room suggest Wilner’s interest an international and in sports started with multilingual clientele, football in high school, appropriate for Richbut changed to rugby ard Wilner’s legal spein graduate and law cialty of immigration school. He kept up law. Dressed down in with rugby through an jeans and an untucked educational and legal shirt, the soft-spoken career that bounced lawyer upsets expecbetween the United tations. States and the Far East. Alongside his day Attorney Richard Wilner When career commitjob, Wilner co-owns a ments blocked contingym and runs a stable ued rugby training, he of mixed martial arts fighters. signed up at a jiu-jitsu gym next His business partner in the gym, Renato “Babalu” Sobral, recently won the Strikeforce See Wilner light-heavyweight belt in mixed CONTINUED ON 7
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The parade will feature an Elephant, high school marching bands including Artesia High School, Marching Unit 28.1; Dominguez High School Band 21.1 (AA), I.D. Unit 31.1, Drum Major 27.1, Drill Team 25.4, and Majorettes 24.8. Other participants include the Hawaiian Gardens Little League, Long Beach Armada Baseball Team, Colegio de Bachilleres Band, Color Guard and Drum Major, City of Hawaiian Gardens 50th
Anniversary Float, Equestrian – Charroa de San Gabriel, Assemblyman Tony Mendoza, and members of the City Council in individual automobiles. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Civic Center Drive at Arlene, go east past Clarksdale to Violeta where it will turn north to Carson Boulevard, go east to
Cerritos Library Receives 5-star Rating from “Library Journal” Cerritos Library attained a five-star rating in “Library Journal’s” new national rating of public libraries, the LJ Index of Public Library Service. The index identifies the “star libraries” in the United States and the results were recently announced by the magazine. The index measures four areas that indicate public service levels: circulation per capita, visits per capita, program attendance per capita, and public Internet use per capita. The top libraries in each category, organized by ranges of operating expenditures, were then assigned five, four, or three stars. A total of 256 libraries received star ratings out of the 7,115 libraries included in the evaluation. The top 10 libraries in each category received the five-star rating. Cerritos Mayor Bruce Barrows said: “We are honored to
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2009 Women of the Year Representing the 56th Assembly District Five 2009 Women of the Year were honored on Thursday, March 5th each receiving certificates of recognition. Assemblyman Mendoza, County Supervisor Don Knabe, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Congresswoman Grace Napolitano were on hand during a dinner held in their honor at the Norwalk Marriott. As a special presentation, Ms. Betty Lou Ormonde will travel to Sacramento at the end of March for a special reception at the Capitol hosted by the Assemblyman and the Lt. Governor during a special session on the floor of the Assembly. Honorees included from left to right, Layla Avila-honored in the category of Education (South
Whittier School District Board Member), Charlene Dimas-Peinado honored in the category of Community Service (Executive Director with Intercommunity Child Guidance Center of Whittier), Cindy Yen-Chen honored in the category of Business (Owner of Zen Continental in
Cerritos), Assemblyman Tony Mendoza (D-Norwalk), Betty Lou Ormonde, the 2009 Overall Woman of the Year from Artesia, and Alma Reyes honored in the category of Government (works with the City of Hawaiian Gardens in public safety).
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Councilmember Joseph Cho Volunteers for the Community Read-Aloud Day Program
Councilmember Joseph Cho, shown here with 4th graders, volunteered as a reader in the ABC Unified School District's Community Read-Aloud Day program. Dr. Cho read books to two 4th grade classes at Juarez Elementary School and explained to the students that reading is the best way to gain lifelong knowledge. He also told them that reading is far more important than playing computer games. OLater on in the week, Dr. Cho read books to and played with kindergarten children at Melbourne Elementary school.
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Women’s Club of Artesia-Cerritos to Hold Second Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon
The Women’s Club of Artesia-Cerritos will hold its second annual Fashion Show and Luncheon fundraiser on Mar. 28 in the Sierra Room at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Starting at 11:30 a.m. the club is holding the price at $45 per person, the same as it was last year. The Los Cerritos Center will again co-ordinate and provide the clothes. In addition to the fashion show and luncheon, there will be a raffle with a The Grand Prize last grand prize of
year, as well as this year; a tree full of gift cards worth over
a “Gift Card Tree.” The Women’s Club of ArtesiaCerritos is a nonprofit service organization that is celebrating its 94th Year of Community service this year. It is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Club International and the California Federation of Women’s
Clubs. Members include women ages 30 to 100 years. Proceeds raised by the club go to Su Casa, Community Family Guidance Center, Rio Hondo Temporary Shelter and Cerritos College Foundation. The club also contributes to, but not limited to, Veterans Medical Facility in Long Beach, March of Dimes, Operation Smile, The Artesia Historical Society, The Heifer Project, Pennies for Pines and the local chapter of Ride a Horse. For additional information on the Fashion Show call cochairs Dolores Eveland at (562) 860-3623; Barbara Applebury at (562) 865 3107, or Julie Knabe at (562) 896-011.
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Celebrating Science at Stowers Elementary Magnet School By Michael Andrew Soto Could a plant survive without soil? Does salt water conduct more electricity than
COMMUNITY NEWS Students methodically approached unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought. Kindergarten to sixth grade children were more than willing to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies while enjoying the responsibility of being the teacher. After school, classroom teachers took the time to set up, observe, and appreciate the projects in solitude before the rooms would be packed with inquisitive visitors. Hundreds of students,
Sixth Grade Student Hee Won Kim explains the purpose of the display is to determine whether people can memorize material better through audio or video means. Tests showed the answer to be audio. tap water? Is it possible to crush a can with a simple bowl of ice cold water and condensation? The answer to these questions and many more were being answered by the students of the Stowers Elementary Magnet School of International Studies. It was March 12, and the students had finally culminated hours of hard work into a completed project. After all, the challenging curriculum of the IB school had well prepared the students to pose questions and conduct critical thinking and inquiry based research.
parents, relatives, and prospective members of the community gathered together for an educational evening filled with music, food, and fun all possible by the tireless efforts of the wonderful Stowers PTA. "We are always willing to help with the organization of events for the Stowers school community. We have aimed to promote a positive environment both academically and socially," stated Araceli Rivera PTA Vice President. In the primary building, every direction was filled with learning as kindergarten
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and first grade displayed collections of international currency, butterflies, and much more. Second and third grade students focused on the construction of models including a well constructed replica of the Golden Gate Bridge. In the upper grade building, fourth to sixth grade students were demonstrating experiments focused on the use of the scientific method. Demonstrations on the conduction of electricity, effects of different liquids on plant growth, and memorization could be seen as students spoke with composure. “In my six years since my daughter has been in school, this has been the most amazing science fair yet! It was well organized, but most importantly, the parents amazed me too. We were all participating with our children more and showing interest in the ideas of other children. Everything was amazing from
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the inviting environment to the interaction amongst families,” stated sixth grade parent Angela Kelly. “I believe the 2009 Stowers Science Fair is a huge success. I have to thank all the students, over 400 of them, for their hard work and dedication. I am extremely proud of them. Many times before, during, and after school hours students would approach me, share their projects, and ask for ideas to make it better. The teachers, PTA, and I have helped organize the event, but the children have really made this event one to remember,” said Teacher/Coordinator Michael Soto. Another success for an amazing school community.
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OPINION/GUEST COLUMNS/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Publisher's Rant
Keep the Rose Parade A-Float With all the budget cuts due to the
economic meltdown, Cerritos is contemplating ceasing participation in the Rose Parade. Bad move. We need to keep marketing this great city and the Rose parade float and the exposure it gives the city is a great way to do it. Waste of money? 30 seconds commercial time during the parade would cost over $250K. During the showing of the float, there is about a 45 second description, with the announcers dropping the city’s name several times. Our float wins some kind of award every year so the description carries even more weight. The parade is watched in 60 countries
by millions of people. Advertising. Needless to say I am a fan and know advertising works. Somewhere in tv-land there might be a business looking to relocate, sees the float, investigates the city, and opens a business here. City administration is smiling. With all the corporations included in the parade, a larger company might do the same thing. But some in the city might say it is still too much money. Fine. As has been bandied about, we should set up a Float Committee and solicit sponsors for the float. There are many very large corporations in the city-including the US’ largest vinegar maker, more on that later-that would probably be willing to give a donation to be mentioned on the float. The City of Cerritos/UPS Rose Parade Float featuring flowers bought by AIS and manufacturing provided by ATT. There, 3 sponsors in one sentence, cha-ching. The people on the float could wear uniforms provided by Caremore, I could go on and on. Having published here for 6 years, I have found this to be a great city (with the exception of the inability to pull a u-turn anywhere) run by great people, from top to bottom. The city has an image and the float carries that image out to the world. Let’s not lose that. The economy will bounce back (now that we have a competent administration running things), revenues will come back, all eventually will be well. Keep the float let’s not “throw the baby out with the bathwater”. Thoughts? Send to brianhews@cerritosnews.net Editor Note: This is the first in a series of columns from Randy Economy. a resident of Cerritos since 1968. In 2004, Economy served as California Advisor to Vermont Governor Howard Dean. His mission: To hold our local, state and federal elected officials accountable and to “tell it like it is"
ing grades in order to preserve academic eligibility, and I learned HOW to question authority. I returned to Cerritos, in 1982, and was immediately hired as the youngest City Editor in the 92 year history of the Hearst Community Newspaper Chain, and oversaw the publishing of the Norwalk/Santa by Randy Economy Fe Springs/Whittier Herald American to 80,000 homes every Wednesday and SatI have never been afraid to hold any elected urday. official accountable for their actions. When you’re the Editor of a community For me, it started in 1975 when, at age 15, newspaper, you learn HOW to ask tough (I was a Freshman at a newly built Cerritos questions, and you are always walking a High School), I organized more than 2,000 tight rope. It is probably one of the toughlocal Cerritos area students to attend a est jobs in the world of journalism. meeting on behalf of “open park” space at a I learned how NOT to be intimidated Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. from those who were older and who had The issue: Should 82 acres of Los Angeles positions of power in City government. I County owned land at Bloomfield Avenue learned HOW to determine WHERE and and 195th be turned into a Regional Park, HOW our government spends our tax dolor should the entire area lars. I learned how to be turned into more get documents from Something on your mind? luxury houses. The City and School offiBoard of Sups heard our Email to editor@cerritosnews. cials to determine EXplea, and voted 3 to 2 to net. Letters and opinions do ACTLY where millions construct our Cerritos not represent the viewpoint of of dollars were being County Regional Park. the Editor, the Editor reserves spent locally each and Supervisor Ken Hahn, the right to edit for length and every week. a legend in California In 1986, I uncovered grammar. politics cast the decidmore than $200,000.00 ing vote. spent by four Norwalk I learned one valuable lesson that spring City Council members, (over a six month day in 1975. Anything is possible if you period) travelling to 5-star hotels in Eustand up and fight for what you believe in. rope, Palm Springs, New York, San FranWhen I attended Cerritos College from cisco, Canada and Mexico, all in the name 1978 to 1980 I worked my way up to Ex- of conducting “city business.” ecutive Editor of the Talon Marks Newspa- None of us should ever back away from per, I was “recruited” to serve as the Sports holding our elected officials accountable. Editor of the Utah Statesman at Utah State None of us should sit on the side lines University located in the confines of the “wondering” where our tax money is being Cache Valley in magnificent Logan, Utah. spent, and on “what.” I managed a staff of 10 Sports reporters, Government waste and fraud is destroying assistant editors and copy editors and we the American Dream. turned out a thrice weekly, 12 to 16-page We didn’t get into this Global Recession by Sports Section. mistake. We got into it because WE didn’t I took on corruption in the USU Athletic demand a seat at the table at city hall, and Department; exposed a cheating scandal at our school boards, our state capitols, our with star athletes who were given pass- local water boards, our city library districts, and other agencies that spend hundreds of billions of dollars of our taxes each and every year. One more thing, remember, when an elected official tells you in public that “we’ll get back to you with an answer,” you know you’re on the verge of opening another can of worms. What are your thoughts? Drop me a note to RREconomy@cerritosnews.net.
Econo-My-Scene: Don’t ever be afraid to seek the truth
A new state budget gap already? by Larry Caballero I could not believe it when I read in a recent Los Angeles Times story that the plan that Arnold and our state lawmakers approved last month, to fill the state's giant budget hole, "has already fallen out of balance with a projected $8 billion shortfall." What happened? It depends on what reality you are will-
TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 ing to accept. The government legislative analysts will tell you that the reasons are rapidly rising unemployment and lower than expected economic growth. Now Arnold is worried about getting voter approval for a package of budget related ballot measures scheduled for the special election on May 19. Both the governor and legislators have been telling us that they have resolved the state's financial woes. Then the next day we are told that deficits are rapidly rising. Nevertheless, we are also being told that if the May 19 propositions are not passed, then the budget gap would increase by an additional $6 billion. We have heard these doom and gloom assertions before. Who can forget the previous 2008-09 budget that passed, two and a half months late, in September, 2008, which contained several overly optimistic assumptions concerning revenue. They included the sale of over $3 billion in revenue bonds to help balance the budget. The only problem--no one wanted to buy California bonds Our state leaders wanted to borrow from over 40 different special funds in the budget, all of which were declining because of the economy. The list goes on and on. Another reality, that most of us already have accepted, is that our state leaders are less than credible. Many of them have never owned a business, have never dealt with a payroll, and have very little business sense. That does not mean, however, that they are not motivated to do the right thing. They are. It just may not be the right thing for us. Is it because our state legislators are not as beholden to us as we may think? Oh sure, we have to vote and elect them, but with redistricting, that is not usually a concern for them. Once they get elected the first time, they are assured of getting reelected again. Only term limits stops them from riding this gravy train forever. If they don't really care about us, then whom do they care about? Such a silly question. It's the special interest groups who finance their campaigns. Since most legislators are not as interested in a particular bill--or budget--as they are about getting elected to a new office when they are termed out, it makes sense where their true allegiance lies. And it's not to us, no matter how personable they may be when you meet them at a public event. I don't know if voting for the May 19 propositions will do as much good as most of our state leaders are telling us, but we probably need to do something. Yet until we elect legislators who genuinely care about what is good for the state and not their own personal ambition and pocketbooks, I'm not very optimistic. Thoughts? Drop me a line at larryc@cerritosnews.net
City Wide Pride Nominations Accepted City Wide Pride nominations are still being accepted from Cerritos homeowners. The program recognizes superior maintenance and landscaping of homes throughout the City. Nominations can be submitted
at the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station/Community Safety Center or through the City’s website at www.ci.cerritos.ca.us until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3. Judging will take place from April 29 through May 15, and entries will be evaluated on overall appearance and landscaping. Winning properties generally have driveways and walkways free of oil, rust and paint stains; attractive exterior paint and garage doors; and well-groomed front yards. Trailers, boats, inoperable vehicles and trash cans must be screened from public view. Winners will be notified in June and honored at a City Wide Pride banquet in July. For more information, call (562) 9161203.
Summer Day Camp at Concordia Cerritos Adventures from the Classics for the Young Explorer Beginning June 22nd, 2009, Concordia Lutheran Church & School will be offering an exciting new Summer Day Camp for those entering 1st through 8th grade. Inspired by Tom Sawyer, Swiss Family Robinson, Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Star Wars, we have planned ten weeks of outdoor adventures, field trips, and special events to create lifelong memories for children and their parents. From 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday, our campers will have fun while learning life lessons and values with their fellow campers of diverse cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities. “Our counselors truly care about the kids even as they create an environment where they have as much fun as possible”, says Mark Jennings, Director of the Summer Day Camp. Mr. Jennings continues, “One of the annual favorites is our Fourth of July barbeque picnic, parade, and games. It teaches our campers about the history of this country while having a great time playing traditional outdoor games.” Other summer activities will include field trips, cooking, swimming, dancing, games, and crafts – all themed around the settings, characters, and adventures in the classic books and films. Mary Anne McCombs, Principal of Concordia Lutheran School, says, “We’ve been in the community for 25 years, and our Summer Day Camp is a tremendous opportunity to get acquainted with our terrific staff and the diversity of our students and parents”. Rev. DT Parker, Pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church, says, “The Summer Day Camp is part of Concordia’s overall strategy of “Growing Roots and Wings for Children of All Ages”. This results from our emphasis on caring relationships, a safe and positive environment for learning, and the development of values for a lifetime. Our Summer Day Camp is simply a continuation of this philosophy.”
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • MARCH 20, 2009 Applications will be taken immediately and early registrations are discounted. To find out more about this opportunity for your family, call (562) 926-2491 Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm or visit 13633 183rd St. in Cerritos. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Easter Bunny Hosts Garden Party at Los Cerrtos Center Saturday event welcomes kids for a free craft and garden fare Los Cerritos Center is excited to announce the arrival of the Easter Bunny. He officially hops in on March 2o and will be at the center through April 11. The Easter Bunny has been working hard on his new garden but could still use some help getting ready for spring. So, he is hosting his very own Garden Party and is inviting children of all ages to help grow his garden. Kids can be a part of a FREE fun flower craft, garden fare food compliments of California Pizza Kitchen, and of course a picture with the Easter Bunny. Los Cerritos Center Easter Garden in Main Court located near The Body Shop 11 am – 12:30 pm. FREE. For more information about the Easter Bunny’s Garden Party, Easter photo hours, packages and prices visit www.ShopLosCerritos.com
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MIND, BODY, SPRIT always telling me things they had Norwalk Senior Center Tribute to a Clubwoman was achieved, the daughters promotions at work, the grades her grandchildren made, etc. By Helen M. Brown Offers Tour To Savory The Norwalk Woman’s Club will sorely miss Carmen’s wonderful presence. I met Carmen in ’96 when I joined the Santa Barbara April 23 NWC. She’d been a member since 1987 There will be rough days ahead, Spend a fun filled day in Santa Barbara. You’ll begin your day by visiting Santa Barbara’s City College Culinary School. Experience a front row seat in the Gourmet Dining Room as these chefs prepare a grandiose gourmet lunch just for you. After lunch you’ll be joined by a local guide for an afternoon bus tour of Santa Barbara. Highlights include the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara, a bird refuge and the Historic Stearn’s Wharf. Before heading home you’ll have the opportunity to stroll down State Street and shop at one of their many galleries, boutiques or souvenir shops. The tour will depart on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. from the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex and returns at approximately 7:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for $60 per person (adults age 50 and older); price includes transportation on a luxury coach, lunch, and the assistance of well-trained volunteer tour guides. Advanced registration is required and is open until filled. The Norwalk Senior Center is located at 14040 San Antonio Drive, Norwalk. Call (562) 929-5580 for more information.
and was a fount of information for this new fledgling member. While she held many chairmanships in at the local level and at District, she never accepted the position of president. Of course, after I met Carmen it was only a few weeks until I met Ray. I can remember when they celebrated their 60th anniversary a few years ago. She brought the pictures to club to show them. She was so very proud and she had good reason to be. That Ray is one good-looking man. She showed a picture of them when they were younger, perhaps it was their wedding picture, I’m not sure. But I’m here to tell you this lady chose well. He was as handsome as Carmen was beautiful. The Lord must have been on the job the day they met because they were so well matched. Both chose their life-partners well. They made such a striking couple. Carmen was just as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She and Ray were steadfast in their convictions, modest in their life-style, and set high standards for their daughters. Today, you cn see it reflects in the daughters and grandchildren. She loved them all very much. She
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especially for Ray when he sits at the table across from that empty chair, as well as for the rest of the family. Many of us here today have had to go thru this loss so believe me, you WILL adjust. You will survive. Right now, your heart is broken and you HURT,; yes, you are in real physical pain from this burden of losing you’re your wife, your mother, your grandmother.. But know this, as time goes by the pain eases, the burden lifts. One day, perhaps in one year, perhaps two, you will realize the pain, the loss has been replaced by a sweet, feeling of acceptance, of precious memories. This is God’s way. He has promised not to put more on us than we can bear. He walks beside us during our times of need. When we grow weary and feel we can’t possibly go on, he lifts us up and carries us. Today, while I mourn the loss of a special friend, I celebrate, I rejoice in the fact she now in a better place. Her faith has carried her through the valley of death. There a country western song out that goes something like this. “If I get there before you do, I’ll wait for you.” So this family can take comfort in that. I can picture Carmen now sitting on a park bench with warm sunshine on her face, waiting, watching. Then she says, “Hurry up, Ray. I’m waiting for you!” So now I’ll say goodbye to a good and faithful friend and Clubwoman. Godspeed, Carmen and God bless you and hold your family and friends in the palm of his hand until you meet again.
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Continued from page 1 door to his law office in order to keep in shape. Wilner began managing mixed martial arts fighters about two years ago. He now has a stable of eight fighters ranging in age from 23 to 33 years old. To allow his fighters to focus on training and matches, he manages everything outside the ring. He finds sponsors. He arranges for trainers. He plans for after-careers. He digs up endorsement deals. He makes sure their personal gear is in good shape. He even picks out the color of their fighting shorts. (Each fighter is required to bring two pairs of shorts to a match. The shorts must be of different colors. Contending fighters cannot wear shorts of the same color.) Wilner’s top fighter, Mikey Gomez, will be in the main event at next month’s Long Beach Fight Night. Wilner insists that his fighters follow a healthy nutrient-packed diet. They eat organic foods, no sauces, simple carbohydrates, lean meats. No sugar. No alcohol. The fighters often use chocolate as a reward to themselves, but not Americanstyle sweet milk chocolate. They prefer dark Brazilian-style chocolate. While training, the fighters eat from 4,000 to 5,000 calories daily to fuel two or three workouts a day. Just before a fight, the intensity of training slows down and the number of calories shrinks so that the fighters can reach their best weight. Every fighter must pass a medical clearance prior to a fight, including blood tests, MRIs, a banned substance screening and a test for HIV. A fighter may be booked for a fight every three months, Wilner says, but a sixmonth gap is not unusual. Rules require at least a seven-day waiting period between fights. There is a mandatory 180-day suspension following a knockout. Most mixed martial arts fighters do no earn enough from fights to support themselves and their families. (Wilner estimates that 80% are married. Many sport tattoos of the names of their kids.) Most of the fighters find work as martial arts instructors or in security. Gracie Barra Cerritos, the gym that Wilner owns with Sobral, is located at 19112 Pioneer Blvd. in Cerritos. Its web address is www.babalubjj.com. Sobral is the head instructor. The facility offers instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts for individuals, families, law enforcement and military personnel. Wilner’s professional mixed martial arts fighters train from 11:15 am to 1:30 pm on most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Wilner & O’Reilly office is located at 17777 Center Court Drive North, Suite 200, in Cerritos. Its web address is www.wilneroreilly.com. For more information on Long Beach Fight Night, call 800-762-9785 or visit www.LongBeachFightNight.com.
Cerritos College Community Education to Offer China Business and Language/ Culture Classes Register Online Now to Learn More about Our Important Partner Public Affairs; (562) 860-2451, ext. 2287 Starting April, Cerritos College Community Education will be offering new classes in US-China business and Chinese language and culture. The “Doing Business with China” class explores how local businesses can benefit from the US-China business boom. The one-night only class will cover business climate, business etiquette, opportunities and resources for both sourcing from and selling to China and customs and information for conducting effective and profitable business with China. The class costs $39. The class meets on Monday, April
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MIND, BODY, SPRIT 6 from 6 to 9:00 p.m. The “Chinese Language & Culture Introduction Class” series Whitney Foundation to spans six weeks and covers topics such as words and phrases in Chinese along with Hold Luau Fundraiser etiquette and cultural nuances. Presentations are in an everyday life setting to al- Dinner at Cerritos Center low you to have a more rewarding interaction with people. Whether for business, for Performing Arts travel or enrichment students can begin to use what they learn immediately. The total cost for all six classes is $99. The class meets on Mondays 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8 & 15. The presenter of both classes is Cindy Yen Chen, the co-founder and President of Zen Continental, an international freight forwarding and shipping company with 24 offices both in China and the U.S. Ms Chen has been teaching Chinese language and culture for 15 years at Cerritos Chinese School of the Chinese Culture Association of Southern California. WHEN: Doing Business with China: Monday, April 6, 6 - 9:00 p.m. Chinese Language & Culture Introduction Class series: Mondays, May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8 & 15, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cerritos College 11110 Alondra Blvd Norwalk, CA 90650 CONTACT:For more information, visit www.cerritoscommunityed.com or contact the Cerritos College Community Education at (562) 467-5050 ext.2521.
The Whitney Foundation will hold a fundraising dinner Mar. 21 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. In March 2008, Whitney High School applied for Career Technical Education money under Proposition 1D, and the application was approved for $3 million. The Whitney Foundation is now attempting to raise matching funds, in the amount of $3 million so construction of a modern multimedia training facility can begin that will feature state-of-the art audio/video production systems, performance and production studios, a graphics lab, classrooms and a 5000 seat tiered auditorium. Chairperson Cindy Yen Chen described Whitney High School as an exceptionally successful public prep program that has been recognized nationally. Recent recognition includes the National Blue Ribbon School Award ( four times), California Distinguished School Award (six times), and frequent appearances in publications including US News and World Report, Newsweek, and LA Times. Whitney was also the subject of a docu-
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mentary, School of Dreams, by a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist. Whitney’s primary purpose is to Tickets are $50 per person. Students and school staff $35. For additional information call Chairperson Cindy Yen Chen at [office] (562) 663-888 or [cell] at (562) 762-6750
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ABC Reads One BookThree Cups of Tea
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • MARCH 20, 2009 9 (registration number 142325) will be held author to visit ABC in the fall as part of the ABC Reads One Book Initiative. High on Friday, March 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for residents and schools in ABC have begun to integrate Three Cups of Tea as part of their English $15 for non-residents. Pre-registration is encouraged. Language Arts curriculum this year. For To register or for more information, younger students, a young reader’s edition visit www.ci.cerritos.ca.us or call the and picture book were recently released. City’s Recreation Services Division office at (562) 916-1254.
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Dr. Gary Smuts, Superintendent; Greg Mortenson, author, Dr. Mary Sieu, Deputy Superintendent at the backstage reception of the Carpenter Performing Arts Center At the beginning of the school year, Dr. Gary Smuts, Superintendent of ABC Unified School District selected Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson as the first ABC Reads One Book Initiative. The bestseller describes how in 1993 Greg Mortenson tried to climb K2 in honor of his younger sister but was unable to complete the climb and became lost in the mountains of Pakistan. He wandered into a poor village, where the village chief and his people took him in. Moved by their kindness, he promised to return and build a school for the children. Over the next decade, Mortenson built more than sixty schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Greg Mortenson has recently been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Students and selected staff from Stowers Magnet School of International Studies in Cerritos were invited to attend a presentation by Greg Mortenson at Wilson High School in Long Beach on Friday, March 6th. Stowers Magnet School has
adopted the Pennies for Peace Program as a service learning project to support Greg Mortenson’s effort. They have raised approximately $1000 for the Pennies for Peace Program. Dr. Gary Smuts and Dr. Mary Sieu, Deputy Superintendent were invited to a backstage reception with Greg Mortenson Friday evening at the Carpenter Center for Performing Arts in Long Beach. Plans are underway for the
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Continued from page 1 tains an appeal process. The Council also approved payment of $6,250 for legal services by the California Redevelopment Association [CRA] relating to the taking of $2.4 million by the state from the city’s redevelopment funds and shifting it to the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund [ERAF]. The special fee is based on the total amount of tax increment [rent] received by the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency. The CRA which represents more than 350 redevelopment agencies throughout California has filed suit stating that taking voter approved redevelopment funds to balance the state budget is unconstitutional and a violation of the redevelopment law. In other business the Council approved a three-year contract renewal for the food and beverage concession at Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course. Recreation Services Superintendent Sherre Titus said the City has had agreements with only two food and beverage concessionaires since the opening of the Ironwood Nine Golf Course. She said Mr. & Mrs. John Muscara operated the snack bar for the first 12 years and Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Thomas have operated it since that time. Titus said requests for proposals were sent out to 11 local fast food restaurants, catering companies and businesses involved in the previous bid process. Only one bid was received, and that was from Mr. & Mrs. Thomas, In other business the Council approved the relocation of a Verizon telephone utility cabinet currently located on the site of a five-story office building now under construction in the Towne Center at 12800 Center Court Drive by TDC [Transpacific Development Company. Director of Public Works Hal Arbogast said Verizon and TDC have requested that the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency grant a new utility easement to Verizon California, Inc.
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learn about resources in the community including: •Safe and healthy after school activities at Cerritos Parks and Recreation headed by Sherri Titus and Lakewood Parks and Recreation headed by Valerie Frost; For the 13th year, the ABC Unified •Drug and violence intervention from School District and the ABC Adult School, District Programs including Safe Schoolsin collaboration with the ABC PTA CounHealthy Kids headed by Terri Villa-Mccil, hosted its highly acclaimed Annual Dowell, Safe and Drug Free Schools by Parent Leadership Conference. More Maryann Fong, Alternative Options with than 300 ABCUSD parents, school and Debbie Webb, and School and Community community service groups, and volunteers Partnerships headed by Ann Griffo; gathered at the Cerritos Sheraton Hotel on •Education enhancing activities Saturday, March 7, 2009 to celebrate this through the Migrant Education Program headed by Maria Macias-Hoyo and Magnet Schools with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu; •District-wide Child Development activities headed by Mike McCoy; •Adult School offerings for academics, ESL, enrichment and parent education headed by Principal Dr. Pao-Ling Guo; •Additional enrichment opportunities through ABC PTA Council headed by Louise Dodson and educaParticipants talk about issues at the annual parent tional tools from Bayyinah leadership conference. Shotwell at MacMillan/ McGraw Hill publishers. year’s theme - Mind and Body ConnecParticipants gained valuable information. tion at ten special workshops. At a gathering of people with great •Pursuing Victory with Honor featurconcern about the economy and its impact ing a panel of experts Dr. Gary Smutson education, California Assembly MemABCUSD Superintendent, Dr. James ber Tony Mendoza and ABCUSD SuperStaunton- CIF Commissioner of Athletics intendent, Dr. Gary Smuts, addressed the and ABCUSD Coaches Dennis McReynbudget and what is being done to maintain olds and Suzanne Murphy – How good academic excellence in the District. At sportsmanship is changing interscholastic lunch, entrepreneur and visually impaired sports for good because Character Counts. business advocate, Brian Tom entertained •Beyond the Grades – The Millionaire and informed about how to help their stuStudent with luncheon speaker Brian Tom dents achieve amid unexpected challenges. and his California Educational Centers Throughout the day, community and Staff - How to help students get into coldistrict service groups helped attendees lege and jobs.
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • MARCH 20, 2009 11 •One Person Can Make A Difference – •Nutrition & Children presented by Go Green - Representatives from CerABCUSD Nutrition Education Expert ritos - Mike O’Grady, Lakewood – Lisa Dipa Shah-Patel – Introduction to healthy Novotny, and Artesia – Jose Hernandez foods children actually eat in an interacdiscussed plans to Go Green in each city tive workshop. and how to participate. Parent Leadership •The Cycle of Violence and Its Impact on Academic Achievements: What Can Be Conference • •Line Dancing for Movement and Done? by Domestic Violence intervention Health - Fitness is fun with ABC Adult expert, Don Copeland from Casa Youth School fitness instructor, Trish LaComShelter. mare. •Peace Builders presented by Peace The event was topped off with a prize Ambassador, Linda Woodbury, provided raffle including Mind and Body Connecinformation on how ABCUSD and other tion themed gift baskets created by Parent School Districts help students to be posiLeadership Committee Volunteers, Gina tive influences. Tate- Pulliam and Cathy Carter with items •Technical Graduation Requirement donated by local businesses. – Barbara Miller advised about the new requirements taking effect in the next year. •California High School Exit Examination – presented by Assistant Superintendent, Valencia Mayfield and CAHSEE Coordinator, Sarah Halili about How parents can help students succeed on this crucial exam.
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2009 SOFTBALL PREVIEW Norwalk Tries Again For A Suburban League Title While Cerritos, Gahr and Valley Christian Build For Future By Loren Kopff If at first you don't succeed, then win the Suburban League in 2009. That could be the slogan for Norwalk's softball team which will make another attempt at a league title after finishing in second place last season. While the Lancers will win games because of their senior leadership, the same can't be said for three other area teams. Cerritos, Gahr and Valley Christian will all field teams of primarily underclassmen or players with no varsity experience and will win games from their youth. ARTESIA (3-13 last season, 2-10 in the Suburban League, sixth place) Head coach: Kelly Clinton (second season, 3-13) Team's record previous five seasons: 1976 Key losses: Kristen Douglas, Dai Hunter, Rebecca Munoz, Erika Posada, June Rodriguez Projected starting lineup: P-Alyssa Alcala (SR)/Chelsea Small (SO)/Reanna Guzman (SO) C-Emily Rodriguez (SO)/Jessica Lugo (JR) 1B-Jessica Gomez (SR) 2B-Jessica Mejia (JR) 3B-Monica Randle (FR)/Rodriguez SS-Guzman (SO)/Small (SO) OF-Briana Valencia (SR) OF-Erica Rivera (JR) OF-Nancy Montanez (SO) Head coach Kelly Clinton wasn't sure what to expect in her first season. She was hoping to put the Pioneers in the hunt for
their first playoff trip since 1992 but the attitudes and commitment overshadowed the potential they had. Clinton said they wanted it, but just didn't show it enough. This season, with the help of assistants Jillian Sandoval, who played at St. John's University, and John Zamora, Clinton feels much better about 2009. "This year we are a lot different as far as dedication, mostly, and working hard," Clinton said. "The work ethic is huge this year; totally different from last year. The hard part for me [last year] wasn't that they needed to work on their skills. It was their attitudes and not wanting to try. Not getting along with each other was a big deal last year." Artesia returns six players but some of the newcomers are currently facing ineligibility which could hamper the squad for the time being. One player who doesn't have that problem is Alcala, a four-year varsity member who Clinton said is much faster and much more confident. In the team's season opener this past Wednesday against Long Beach Jordan, Alcala struck out 12 batters. Gomez, Guzman, Mejia, Small and senior Olivia Vega are the other returning players. Clinton is positive the Pioneers can escape the bottom half of the Suburban League and move to at least fourth place. "I think we can get there if everyone keeps their grades up and stays committed and keeps working hard," Clinton said. CERRITOS (6-19 last season, 4-8 in the Suburban League, fifth place) Head coach: Bob Medina (first season) Team's record previous five seasons: 5775-1 Key losses: Krystal Diaz, Betty Espinoza, Karissa Galindo, Ana Mayer Projected starting lineup: P-Megan Smith (SR)/Kim De La Cruz (JR)Drianna Drulias (FR) C-Sarah Smith (FR) 1B-Nicole Rosenburger (SO)/De La Cruz 2B-Amanda Hernandez (FR)/Drulias 3B-Samantha Adams (JR) SS-Alyssa Marquez (FR)/Kassandra Torres (SO) OF-Rebecca DeFiesta (SR)/Drulias OF-Esther Yang (JR)/Smith/De La Cruz OF-Jessika Castaneda (FR)/Torres/ Jackie Trimble (JR) Bob Medina becomes the program's fourth head coach in as many years but is no stranger to the sport. The popular Artesia Punishers travelball and former California State University, Dominguez Hills coach hopes to revive a program that has gone through consecutive losing seasons. Medina will also have tons of "Punisher" help with assistants Ed Blanck, daughter Michelle Medina and Case van der Linden,
father of former Cerritos star Jessica van der Linden of the late 1990s. "I told the athletic department for me, it's a 10-year program," Bob Medina said. "I would like to stay here for 10 years and do something to the program. If I turn it around to a positive, so be it. If I turn it around and give them a great program... that's all I'm trying to do. Everyday, we'll work hard and try to develop every single kid that comes in here." Although six players return, Megan Smith and DeFiesta have the most experience and the team is still relatively young. There are still a lot of uncertainties but early on, Drulias and Sarah Smith have already opened a lot of eyes. The Lady Dons picked up two hits in each of their first two games with both Megan Smith and Drulias sharing time in the circle in those games. Cerritos figures to battle Bellflower for fourth place in the Suburban League. "I think the girls are on the plan and when I always coach, I try to set out a plan," Medina said. "Nobody can come out and turn around a team in one day. I think we're on our way to doing something really good." GAHR (18-13 last season, 9-1 in the San Gabriel Valley League, co-champions, lost to Ocean View in the Division IV quarterfinals) Head coach: Mike Rogers (third season, 62-25-1) Team's record previous five seasons: 9049-1 Key losses: Roni Alvarado, Eileen Flores, Corina Hernandez, Amanda Marquez, Lindsey Marquez, Alyssa Morales, Brittany Nava, Devin Salmones Projected starting lineup: P-Valerie Rios (JR)/Alyssa Nava (FR) C-Krystal Purkey (FR)/JoJo Ayala (FR) 1B-Holly Sloan (SR)/Erica Willig (SO)/ Kayla Gonzales (SR) 2B-Brittney Miller (SR)/Catherine Gonzalez (JR) 3B-Nani Mejia (SO) SS-Jasmine Ruiz (SO)/Olivia Arredondo (JR) OF-Amber Giron (SO)/Erika Jackson (JR) OF-Arrendondo/Ruiz OF-Nava/Karina Gonzalez (SO) For the second straight season, a trip to the California Interscholastic FederationSouthern Section finals slipped through the fingers of head coach Mike Rogers and his Gladiators. With the departure of eight everyday starters, Gahr will almost rebuild with a very inexperienced group of freshmen and sophomores. This has all of the makings of the team Gahr had in 2005 when it was loaded with the freshmen who graduated last season. "It does [hurt], but we built up the pro-
gram the last couple of years," Rogers said of not getting to the finals. "We lost a lot of great players last year who are doing excellent in the colleges right now. Nobody likes to lose but they didn't go down without a fight." Four players return and all of them posses a lot of offensive punch. Mejia, who moves from the outfield, batted .333 last season, third on the team, scored 17 runs and drove in just as many. Miller batted .295, scored 16 times and drove in that same number. Ruiz (.279, 19 runs) also moves from the outfield and Sloan, who played in just 10 games due to an injury, still batted .375. Pitching will be the crucial key as San Gabriel Valley League rivals Downey and Warren both return at least one pitcher from last season. Rogers will still experiment with moving players position to position to find the right combination. "Yeah, we have four returning players but we have a lot of new players and we have some good talent in this program right now," Rogers said. "If these girls continue to work hard, they're going to have the same success we've had in the past." JOHN GLENN (0-21 last season, 0-12 in the Suburban League, seventh place) Head coach: Pam Trimble (ninth season, 43-129-1) Team's record previous five seasons: 2779-1 Key losses: Janet Chavez, Justine Figueroa Projected starting lineup: P-Denise Ponce (FR)/Lily Moreno (SR)/ Brenda Nava (SR) C-Jackie DeAvila (SR)/Karla Lomeli (SO) 1B-Moreno/Nava 2B-Lyndsay Castello (SR) 3B-Bianca Martinez (SR) SS-Jaclyn Zertuche (SR) OF-Jennifer Alvarez (JR) OF-Ashley Lopez (SR)/Lomeli OF-Naomi Rubio (SR)/Ponce The Lady Eagles haven't been to the playoffs since 1990 and if head coach Pam Trimble wants to break the drought, this might be the season with the return of nine players. Trimble has a pair of new additions in assistants Ed Chavez and Andy Garcia, the latter who has worked with U.S. Olympians. Trimble said the new hitting coaches will also bring a little different approach to the team and will not be afraid to take charge. Since it can't get any worse than it did last season, the team will be treated to pizza after each victory. "The fact that I had them all want to come back and they wanted a change," Trimble said of the positives of last season. "They told me even before I had the new coaches, they were all offering to
TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 find coaches to help me because I knew I couldn't do it by myself. They were not happy with how things ended up and they were accepting responsibility for losing, which is a start." Trimble hopes the margin of defeat won't be as big as it was last season. Look for Ponce, a former all-star in the Norwalk youth circuit, to be an up and coming hurler in the Suburban League while DeAvila figures to be a huge offensive threat. NORWALK (17-11 last season, 9-3 in the Suburban League, second place, lost to Tesoro in the Division II wild card) Head coach: Paulette Gasporra (sixth season, 67-54-1) Team's record previous five seasons: 6754-1 Key losses: Natalie Cano, Alexis Castaneda, Andrea Gutierrez, Stevie Lakey, Janae Townsend Projected starting lineup: P-Stephanie Jimenez (SR)/Cristina Jacobo (SR)/Kassandra Caro (SO) C-Claudia Torres (JR)/Anai Zarate (SO) 1B-Michelle Contreras (SR)/Alex Gomez (JR) 2B-Zarate/Alexis Velazquez (SO)/Amanda Rosa (JR) 3B-Elizabeth Jimenez (JR)/Torres SS-Caro/Jimenez, E. OF-Gomez/Jordan Ancona (JR)/Jasmine Valenzuela (SO) OF-Lorraine Fitzgerald (SO) OF-Celina Hernandez (SR) If the Lady Lancers continue their yearly pattern, then this is the season that head coach Paulette Gasporra wins the Suburban League. In the past three seasons, her teams have moved from fourth to second. Now is the time the Lady Lancers supplant pesky La Mirada for the top spot in the league. "I think the team that we had last year battled and came out strong," Gasporra said. "We came out short but it was still an improvement from the season before. Was it disappointing? Yes. Was it something to work forward to for this year? Of course." The heart and soul of the team is Stephanie Jimenez, who enters her senior season as the league's top pitcher. She also sets the
tone when the Lady Lancers are batting as she is in the number one spot. Contreras and Elizabeth Jimenez add tons of punch in the middle of the order while the outfield is new but posses a lot of speed. The one major obstacle facing Norwalk will be dealing with the loss of junior Alexis Love, who has decided to concentrate on basketball. Love would have been another offensive threat. "Stephanie has improved tremendously, both on the field and off the field," Gasporra said. "She's stronger as a player this year and she's also working both sides of the plate this year." VALLEY CHRISTIAN (7-16 last season, 1-7 in the Olympic League, fifth place) Head coach: Richard Avila (first season) Team's record previous five seasons: 7954-1 Key losses: Madi Larcher, Amanda Walhof Projected starting lineup: P-Beverly Bultsma (SR)/McKenzie Goff (FR)/Lexie Snyder (JR) C-Emily Craig (JR)/Sydney Nelson (FR) 1B-Lina Avila (JR)/Charlene Bousema (SR)/Chelsee Brubaker (SR) 2B-Bultsma/Tatum Schultz (FR) 3B-Bousema/Brubaker/Nelson SS-Schultz OF-Ashley Oxley (SO)/Louisa Bakker (JR) OF-Snyder OF-Bousema Richard Avila replaces Bill Garner as Valley Christian's new head coach and inherits a team that lost just two players. But also missing from the team, at least pitching wise, is Lina Avila who missed the final seven games of last season to a shoulder injury. She's back this season as the team's first baseman and will be a huge threat with her bat. That leaves the pitching duties open for Bultsma, who pitched a few seasons ago, newcomer Goff and Snyder. "Everybody now is injury free," Avila said. "Obviously [Lina] will not be pitching this year but I do have pitchers who were injured last year that are going to able to go. I have a great freshmen class
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Crime Summary March 9-15, 2009 Felony Part I crime investigations dropped by two incidents last week when thirty-two were reported. Commercial burglaries increased, residential burglaries and robberies remained the same, and vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts were down. Calls for service rose slightly as 311 were handled compared to 308 the week before. The 2009 weekly average in calls for service is now 312. One robbery was reported when a male teen relinquished his cell phone after being threatened by two other teens. This occurred on Tuesday March 10 at 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Studebaker Road and Artesia Boulevard. For the third consecutive week, two
residential burglaries were investigated. Open/unlocked doors or windows were involved in one, and a pried window in the other. No loss could be determined in either case. The 2009 weekly average in this category is now 2.5. Burglars look for the easiest and most quiet way to enter homes and the most popular method is still locating an open or unlocked door or window. Make sure that you conduct the “exit check” by looking at all doors and windows before you leave the residence. Close them and lock them. There were three commercial burglaries recorded last week. All were closed businesses where cash, stereo equipment and a ping-pong table were stolen. Vehicle burglaries dropped by one crime over the previous week as ten were logged. High-volume commercial lots were the crime scenes in seven cases. Six involved SUVs. One car stereo and two GPS units were taken. Others stolen items included wallets, golf clubs, a bowling ball, cell phones, purses, laptop computers, a briefcase, and helmet. The 2009 weekly average in vehicle burglaries now stands at 8.5. Storing property in the passenger compartment, especially leaving it in plain sight, is exactly what the vehicle burglar will be looking for. Note the type of property stolen last week included wallets, credit cards, and cash. Don’t make the mistake of leaving valuable items behind because you just may never see them again. Vehicle thefts dropped from seven the past two weeks to three cases last week. Two were from high-volume commercial parking lots. One Honda, a Nissan, and a Mazda were reported stolen. The 2009 weekly average in vehicle thefts is now 6.9. None of these vehicles last week were equipped with a steering wheel locking device. A common complaint among motorists is that these devices are too cumbersome and take time to engage and remove. If you own one of the most commonly reported stolen vehicles in Cerritos, such as an 80’s or 90’s Honda or Toyota, we would suggest that one of these devices become part of your auto accessories.
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INC, 2549 HUNTINGTON DR, STE 103, SAN MARINO, CA 91108 Escrow No. 401264-40, Escrow Officer: JOYCE LAU (8) Claims may be filed the same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filling claims is: APRIL 7, 2009 (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business name(s) and addresses used by the Seller within three years before such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE Dated: MARCH 14, 2009 MICHAEL VANG MOUA, Buyer(s) PCTS LA147207 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY 3/20/09 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 7278-AK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the seller(s) are: DAVID LEE, 5526 DEL AMO BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713 Doing business as: ISLAND FLAVOR HAWAIIAN BBQ 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: DAVID W. JOO, 13237 HART PL, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, GOODWILL, INVENTORY, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, LEASE, AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, INVENTORY and are located at: 5526 DEL AMO BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, 12222 ARTESIA BLVD, ARTESIA, CA 90701 and the anticipated sale date is APRIL 1, 2009 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, 12222 ARTESIA BLVD, ARTESIA, CA 90701 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be MARCH 30, 2009, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated: FEBRUARY 19, 2009 DAVID W. JOO, Buyer(s) PCTS LA146998 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 3/13/09 TSG No.: 3934967 TS No.: 20089070810180 FHA/VA/PMI No.: Notice Of Trustee's Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/2/2007 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 4/2/2009 at 11:30 AM First American Loanstar Trustee Services, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/10/2007, as Instrument No. 20071879572, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed by: EDWARD KIM, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA 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: As more fully described in the above mentioned Deed of Trust APN# 7010-004-029 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16022 SUGARPINE LANE , CERRITOS, CA 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 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $466,367.93 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 where the real property is located. Date: 3/12/2009 First American LoanStar Trustee Services 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 First American Loanstar Trustee Services may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Original document signed by Authorized Agent For Trustee’s Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965 P538963 3/13, 3/20, 03/27/2009
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: D376855 CA Unit Code: D Loan No: 1044805820/LOPEZ Investor No: 4001103703 AP #1: 7012-018-016 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: SERGIO LOPEZ Recorded November 21, 2006 as Instr. No. 06 2583991 in Book --Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded December 12, 2008 as Instr. No. 08-2191013 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 12620 LUCAS ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express 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 as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: APRIL 8, 2009, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT THE WEST SIDE DOORS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $526,283.77. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Date: March 13, 2009 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary JOANNA L. DEVELASCO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. 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. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.ascentex.com/ websales. TAC# 828396C PUB: 03/19/09, 03/26/09, 04/02/09 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 3034664 Trustee Sale No.: 56616 Loan No.: 9042205997 APN: 7068-012-032 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 03/31/2006. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 04/02/2009 at 10:00AM, DSL Service Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/04/06 as Doc # 06 0978294 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Augustin Guerra, a married man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor. Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., as Beneficiary. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, 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). At: The West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 22013 Arline Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. 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, 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: $384,431.57 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. 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 where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 3/4/09 For: DSL Service Company, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-282-2424 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www. rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-603-7342. Vivian Prieto, Vice President, FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 144926)(03/13/09, 03/20/09, 03/27/09)
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • MARCH 20, 2009 TS# 044-005678 Order # 080061674 Loan # 14929335 Notice of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/18/2005. 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the 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. Trustor(s): ROMIO T ROSALES AND CARMEN R ROSALES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/27/2005 as Instrument No. 05-2587499 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; Date of Sale: 4/9/2009 at 11:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $664,348.85 The purported property address is: 16120 Indian Creek Road Cerritos, CA 90703 Legal Description As more fully described in above mentioned Deed of Trust. Assessors Parcel No. 7010-008-025 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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 3/12/2009 LandAmerica OneStop, Inc. as the Successor by Merger to LandAmerica Default Services, Inc. Hoa Nguyen, Foreclosure Coordinator Post Office Box 5899 6 Executive Circle Irvine, CA 92616 (949) 885-4500 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 949-885-4500 To request reinstatement/and or payoff FAX request to: (949) 885-4496 This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P547014 3/20, 3/27, 04/03/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 3934140 TS No.: 20089019206575 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/08/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/09/2009 at 01:00 PM, FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/15/2006, as Instrument No.06 1063111, in book ,page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. Executed by: LUCY BERNE OMAY MENDOZA, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 WEST MISSION BLVD., POMONA, CA 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 7012-003-028 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12438 RANCHO VISTA DRIVE 106 , CERRITOS, CA, 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 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $333,910.15. 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 where the real property is located. Date: 03/16/2009 First AmericanLoanstar Trustee Services 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-2774845 FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. FEI # 1018.03451 3/30,3/27,4/3/2009
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CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD RESURFACING, PHASE II (CARMENITA ROAD TO VALLEY VIEW AVENUE) PROJECT NO. 14005 BID NO. 1092-09 Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the CITY OF CERRITOS, First Floor, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California 90703 until 11:00 a.m. on April 14, 2009 for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for “ARTESIA BOULEVARD RESURFACING, PHASE II (CARMENITA ROAD TO VALLEY VIEW AVENUE), PROJECT NO. 14005, BID NO. 109209.” Bids will be publicly opened at the Cerritos City Hall at 11:00 a.m. on the above date. Bids must be made on the form provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, First Floor, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California 90703, marked “ARTESIA BOULEVARD RESURFACING, PHASE II (CARMENITA ROAD TO VALLEY VIEW AVENUE), PROJECT NO. 14005, BID NO. 1092-09.” Bids are required on the entire work including all appurtenances thereto as more particularly shown on the Plans and Specifications. All work must be completed within 30 calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed. The contractor is required to work between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. A set of Contract Documents, including the Plans and Specifications, may be purchased at the Engineering Division of the City of Cerritos for $25.00 ($30.00 if mailing is requested). There will be no refund for return of the Contract Documents. Return of such documents is not required. No bid will be received unless it is made on the official Proposal forms in the Contract Documents (green sheets) that include the Bid Sheet/Non-Collusion Affidavit. Failure to properly execute the Bid Sheet/Non-Collusion Affidavit will render the bid non-responsive and the bid will not be accepted. The bid must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or bidder's bond made payable to the City of Cerritos for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid. This guarantee will be forfeited should the lowest responsible bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract. If the City of Cerritos subsequently awards a contract to the next lowest responsible bidder, the amount of the lowest responsible bidder's guarantee shall be applied to the difference between the lowest responsible bidder’s bid and the next lowest responsible bidder’s bid and the surplus, if any, shall be returned to the lowest responsible bidder. All bids are to be compared on the basis of the estimate of the quantities of work to be done. 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 Business and Professions Code of the State of California. 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): “A” and/or “C12” is required. The bidder's attention is also directed to Section 7028.15 of the Business and Professions Code. The bidder awarded the contract shall indemnify, defend and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all losses and damages arising out of any act or omission of it in performance of this contract. Before a contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence in writing to the City of Cerritos that he or she has current public liability and property damage insurance from a responsible insurance company authorized to do business in California that is acceptable to the City of Cerritos of at least the following amounts: Bodily injury and property damage - Combined single limits in the amount of $1,000,000.00. NOTE: The insurance policy must include a special endorsement to policy that provides:
1. The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are included as additional insureds but only insofar as operations under the contract are concerned.
2. The insurer shall not cancel or reduce the insured's coverage without first providing thirty days advance written notice to the City of Cerritos.
3. The City of Cerritos will not be responsible for premiums or assessments on the policy.
The Insurer shall furnish the City of Cerritos a certified copy of the policy within five (5) days of the City requesting a copy. The successful bidder shall maintain during the life of the contract the above specified insurance with the above-referenced special endorsement. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1776, et al. of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Director of Industrial Relations for the State of California 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. Rates are available on the Internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. In addition, the information can be obtained by calling the Division of Labor Statistics and Research’s Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) 703-4774, or by faxing the Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) 703-4771, or by writing to: California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, Prevailing Wage Unit, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA, 94142. Pursuant to Section 1735 of the California Labor Code, the bidder shall not discriminate in the employment of persons for the work as described in these Contract Documents because of race, religious creed, color, nation of origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or sex of such persons. If the bidder is found to be in violation of this Section on this work, the bidder shall be subject to all penalties imposed in Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code. The successful bidder will be required to comply with all requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 ("Act"). The successful bidder agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City of Cerritos harmless from any penalties imposed as a result of non-compliance with the Act. By submitting a bid, the bidder offers and agrees that if the bid is accepted, it will assign to the City of Cerritos all rights, titles, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under §4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. §15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 commencing with §16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code, arising from purchases of goods, materials or services by the bidder for sale to the City of Cerritos pursuant to the bid. Such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City of Cerritos tenders final payment to the bidder. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a labor and material payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and a warranty bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the contract price. The bidder is required to give written notice of the bonding requirements of subcontractors to potential and actual subcontractors and the bidder's attention is directed to Section 4108 of the California Public Contract Code. Any subcontractor bonds shall be secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City of Cerritos. As a substitute for retention of ten percent (10%) from each progress payment to the contractor, the contractor may, on his or her request and at his or her expense, deposit securities approved as eligible for deposit and in an amount equivalent to the amount retained by the City of Cerritos, with a state or federally-chartered bank in California as the escrow agent (“escrow agent”) or the City of Cerritos. Securities eligible for deposit shall be bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit, or such securities as are set forth in Government Code Section 16430 and which are approved by the City of Cerritos. Upon the deposit of such securities, the City of Cerritos shall pay the retained sum to the contractor and, upon satisfactory completion of all work required to be performed, shall return the deposited securities to the contractor. Alternatively, the contractor may request that the City of Cerritos make payment of retentions earned directly to the escrow agent established by the contractor, at his or her expense as provided under Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. At the expense of the contractor, the contractor may direct the investment of the payments into securities and the contractor shall receive the interest earned on the investment upon the same terms provided for in Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code for securities deposited by the contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the contract, the contractor shall receive from the escrow agent all securities, interest, and payments received by the escrow agent from the City of Cerritos pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. The contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for moneys withheld and shall receive any interest thereon. Any contractor who elects to receive interest on moneys withheld in retention by the City of Cerritos shall, at the request of any subcontractor performing more than five percent of the contractor’s total bid, make that option available to the subcontractor regarding any moneys withheld in retention by the contractor from the subcontractor. If the contractor elects to receive interest on any moneys withheld in retention by the City of Cerritos, then the subcontractor shall receive the identical rate of interest received by the contractor on any retention moneys withheld from the subcontractor by the contractor, less any actual prorata costs associated with administering and calculating that interest. In the event that the interest rate is a fluctuating rate, the rate for the subcontractor shall be determined by calculating the interest rate paid during the time that retentions were withheld from the subcontractor. If the contractor elects to substitute securities in lieu of retention, then, by mutual consent of the contractor and subcontractor, the subcontractor may substitute securities in exchange for the release of moneys held in retention by the contractor. The contractor shall pay each subcontractor, not later than seven days after receipt of escrow moneys, the amount owed to each subcontractor from the moneys plus the respective amount of interest earned, net of costs attributed to the retention held from each subcontractor, on the amount of retention withheld to insure performance of the subcontractor. Requests for substitution of retentions or payment of retentions earned to an escrow agent must be made in writing and delivered to the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a notice to proceed and are subject to the approval of the City of Cerritos. The amount of retention shall remain at ten percent (10%) for the entire duration of the contract and reduction in retention percentage will not be allowed. Section 7107 of the Public Contract Code shall govern payment of the retention. The City of Cerritos reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids, or waive any informality or irregularity in a bid to the extent allowed by law. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. By order of the City of Cerritos. Dated/Posted/Published: March 20, 2009 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/20/09
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