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Cerritos Council Approves Contract for Artesia Boulevard Resurfacing In addition, median to be installed on South St. east of Gridley to Bloomfield. By Jerry Bernstein

he Cerritos City Council awarded a contract to Silvia Construction of Rancho Cucamonga in the amount of $463,360 for the resurfacing of Artesia Boulevard from Carmenita Road to Valley View Avenue. In his report Assistant Engineer Kanna Vancheswaran said in 2006 California voters approved Proposition 1B [Transportation Bond] authorizing the sale of $41 billion in bonds for infrastructure improvements. He said the proposition specified that a portion of the bond proceeds be allocated directly to the cities for infrastructure improvements. Cerritos portion was approximately $1.75 million that was issued in two installments: $883,700 in May 2008 and $816,800 in December 2008. In February 2008, the City Council authorized the use of Prop 1B funds for the resurfacing of Artesia Boulevard between Bloomfield Avenue and Valley View Avenue to be completed in two phases as well as construction of center medians on South Street east of Pioneer Boulevard, within Cerritos. The medians will be constructed in coordination with a City of Artesia project for improvements to South Street within their jurisdiction. Fourteen bids were submitted for the work with Silvia Construction having the lowest bid. Doty Bros. Of Norwalk submitted the highest bid at $619,364.40. The engineer’s estimate was $560,000.

Ready, Set.. Look Out Below! Cerritos Community Spring Festival draws thousands. By Jerry Bernstein

t was slightly overcast Saturday morning, the second of three days of the Community Spring Festival held at the Cerritos Sports Complex. By early afternoon the sun was shining and people began to arrive. There was something for every age, including carnival rides, games, food booths and a fireworks show later in the evening. Local talent was featured on the festival’s stage that included an environmental magic show featuring The Eco Magician, the popular Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club of Cerritos performing Hawaiian Dances, community performances that included a Ballroom Dance Class, Joy of Singing Class, and Arirang. A Green Zone tent, sponsored by the Central Basin Municipal Water District was well

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Cerritos' Own Brittany Chen Wins Miss Teenage California

Miss Teen Cerritos, Brittany Chen with runner ups. They are [l-r] Third Runner up – Miss Teen Sacramento County Erica Abke; First Runner up – Miss Teen Capital City, Kelsey Wessing; Miss Teenage California Britney Chen; Second Runner up Miss Teen South San Bernardino Natasha Martinez; and Fourth Runner up Miss Teen Walnut Creek, Kira Kazantsev.

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rittany Chen, Miss Teen Cerritos was crowned the 30th Miss Teenage California at the state finals held April 17-19, 2009 in Los Angeles. She is the daughter of Jeff Chen and Ingrid Huang. Brittany is a senior at Gretchen Whitney High School. The enthusiatic audience of supporters this year brought many signs, horns and noisemakers to root for their favorite contestant which made for a tremendous, boisterous atmosphere during the pageant. The entertainment included the Kaleidoscope Dancers, and vocalist Chris Dane, selected to compete in the annual “LA’s Next Great Stage Star 2009”. Brittany won a $10,000 college scholarship to the college of her choice, or has the option of choosing a $7,000 cash prize. She also wins a $1,000 Shopping Spree at the Beverly Center in Beverly Hills (lucky girl!), and will compete in the national pageant.

There were games and rides for all ages at the Festival including the always fun Mega-slide. More pictures on page 9. Photo by Jerry Bernstein

Norwalk Councilman Denies Sexual Harassment Charges By Jerry Bernstein Responding to accusations of sexual harassment filed against him by former city employee Cynithia R. Sanchez in Superior Court, Norwalk City Councilman Jesse Leura stated at the April 21 City Council meeting that it was not true. He denied any alleged misconduct between him and Sanchez. “I don’t want rumors to be spread, that’s why I am telling the audience and those watching television. I look forward to clearing my name.” Leura said after his name is cleared, he plans on pressing charges of defamation of character. Sanchez contends she was subjected to a hostile

and offensive work environment based on sexual advances by the Councilman, whom she accused of frequently taking her hand and pulling her close to him whereupon he would state, “You know what you need to do to get these, referring to the promotion stripes on her uniform I’m still waiting for you to come and meet me. She said she consistently rejected his advances and made it clear to him that she had no interest in a sexual relationship with him. The Councilman emphatically denied all alleged charges made against him. Norwalk Councilman Jesse Luera

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La Palma Mayor Gives State of City Address By Larry Caballero

La Palma Mayor Mark Waldman delivered the annual State of the City Address at the new La Palma Community Center on April 22. He began by listing many accolades the City has received over the years to make it a special place, “which are a testament to our dedicated employees and volunteers,” he said to the 80 guests who were in attendance. He continued, “Our City Council has done its part by keeping our promises to invest in our infrastructure, improve the communication and responsiveness of local government and maintain our excellent police and fire services.” He also talked about how the City has reached out to the residents to help celebrate diversity, as well as reaching out to many of the businesses to proactively build relationships that will encourage retention. He was especially proud of the fact that the city was able to return a portion of the budget surplus to the residents by reducing the User Utility Tax by 20 percent. “We have done all of this and still built the strongest financial foundation in our City’s history.” The City’s reserves are more than twice its operating expenses and its annual operating surplus is well over $1.5 mil-

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lion dollars. Although the mayor did not discuss the impact of the state budget on city programs and services, he did comment that La Palma “knows the difference between recurring revenues and one-time resources.” Understanding that “being green” is important to ensure that La Palma’s quality of life can be enjoyed for generations to come, the mayor discussed the City’s decision to implement a policy that requires a consideration of cost-effective green alternatives as part of its purchasing decisions and promoting practices that reduce pollution and conserve natural resources. In the coming months, the City hopes to pass an ordinance permitting artificial grass in order to save water, work toward making Central Park smoke free, and include green home improvements as a criterion in selecting the City’s quarterly Home Spotlight winner. As in Cerritos and other surrounding communities, the City will soon be addressing the condition of the block walls on its arterial streets. Waldman assured the guests that “the City Council will need to find the right balance between aesthetic impacts, cost, and water usage to keep our arterials as attractive as the adjacent homes.” Overall crime in the City was reduced by six percent and property crimes went down by 10%. Both of these are at historically low levels. “When we ask residents and businesses about why they chose La Palma as a place to call home, invariably,

their first response is that it feels safe,” Waldman said. The mayor also mentioned that when the city police are called into service, the City is able to report the lowest response time in the County at 2:36, less than half the countywide average of 5:23. Knowing that public safety is more than simply responding to local crimes, the City is also planning for and responding to critical incidents that can affect the entire region. The City has developed a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program in conjunction with several cities in the area. Realizing that good representative government requires public participation and an informed public, the City continues to make improved communications a priority. Last year, the City launched a fully redesigned City website (www.cityoflapalma.org), providing residents with a useful, interactive resource to gain access to their government. In order to gain a better understanding of its growing Korean community, the city has recently recognized Hanam, South Korea, as the first official Sister City of La Palma. Waldman concluded, “As you can see, La Palma is far from a sleepy bedroom community. We are a vibrant small town with a dedicated and active populace. As the City of Vision, we know that we must evolve to take advantage of new technologies and the changing times. As we move forward, it behooves us to continue to use this fabric to fashion tomorrow’s La Palma.”

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It Takes a Village to Support a Battalion of Marines Another 17,000 more servicemen and women are in route to Afghanistan as part of the military’s surge intended to re-stabilize the country that is in the grips of falling to extremist forces. Among the troops going over is the battalion of Marines that has been Adopted by the city of Cerritos, the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, whose mission, among others, is to find and dispose of the mines and booby traps that are so dangerously prevalent over there. The 1st CEB Adoption Committee is a non-profit organization established by the city of Cerritos to administer the adoption program, and membership in the Friend of the 1st CEB is open to anyone who wants to support our troops. Since most of the battalion is currently deployed overseas, the Friends are seeking support to show our troops that we know were they are, the sacrifices they are making, and that we care about them. One of the projects currently in progress by the Friends of the 1st CEB is collecting items for inclusion into individual

care packages to be shipped to all 550 Marines and Sailors currently deployed in combat zones with a target arrival date of the Fourth of July. Various clubs and organizations are donating specific items to each package. For instance, the Friends of the Cerritos Library are donating paperback action novels, the Cerritos Sheriff’s department is donating 550 pair of socks, and the Soroptomists International of Artesia-Cerritos is donating small packets of baby wipes. Numerous clubs have committed to baking cookies. If your club or organization is interested in supporting this project with other items such as chapstick, sun tan lotion, beef jerky, “snack food”, please call Chuck Sooter at 562860-8174. To raise funds to purchase items not donated and to pay for shipping, a local restaurant, TGI Fridays in the Cerritos Town Center is offering to contribute of 20% of revenues from all meals purchased on Wednesday, May 6th (all day from 11AM to 2AM the next morning). You can help by dining at TGI Friday’s on May 6th and use the attached coupon or just tell the waitress that you are participating in the fundraiser for the 1st CEB. The Friends of the 1st CEB meet regularly and visitors are welcome. Our next meeting is Wednesday May 6th from 6-7PM at Liberty Park, followed by a group dinner social at TGI Friday’s.

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Editor's Column A Fine is a Fine-Albeit a Penalty-a Tax is a Tax and a Fee is a Fee By Jerry Bernstein At the April 9 Cerritos City Council meeting a resident during public comments accused the Council of adopting a tax under the guise of a fee. He said this was in violation of the City Charter and Proposition 218. He also said the Charter required fees “be cost based and not a revenue stream to the City.” He was referring to the Administrative Citation Fine for violation of city code by

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that part property owners. He concluded by stating of the code stays the same. The if the administrative citation fines were Council listened to your comments and not reduced, then he would report the acted accordingly. matter to the Los Angeles County District Concerning night off-street parking, Attorney’s office. One suggestion made after the meeting City Attorney Ken Brown rebutted by the Mayor was the city might utilized the accusation at the Council’s April 23 the internet whereby residents could meeting, pointing out that an Adminise-mail their requests for parking, saving trative Citation Fine was a penalty, and them the time of coming down to the not a tax nor a fee. He said a tax was a sheriff station for a permit. Not a bad monetary imposition by government for idea. the purpose of raising revenue for public use. A fee was a monetary imposition for the use of a service or operating a facility. The Citation Fine enacted by the Council was a way for the city to enforce violations of city code without having to go to court. “”It is neither a fine nor a fee. It’s a penalty.” He concluded by stating the You heard it here first, on newsprint, Administrative Citation Fine was legal forever emboldened in ink. I want to and valid and was not in violation of thank Rush Limbaugh (and Hannity and Proposition 218, nor in violation of the Beck). I want to thank you for being Cerritos Charter. bombastic and racist, and for taking oneResidents have the right to object fifth (and dwindling) of the country that about city policy and/or ordinances they believes your drivel with you. Thanks for believe are intrusive. They don’t have making the Right Wing Republican Party the right to throw about accusations they the “Talk Show Radio Party”. know are not true and which they hope You want Obama and his ideology Cerritos residents are gullible enough to fail? Keep to believe without proclaiming it from checking on the your den filled with Something on your mind? facts. Residents can be upset over actions Email to editor@cerritosnews. smoke and drugs (allegedly). taken by the city net. Letters and opinions do Thanks for being council, and they not represent the viewpoint of so darn far to the can come before the the Editor, the Editor reserves right that you are council and state the right to edit for length and chasing some of their objections. your own out of the What they should not grammar. party. Keep up the do however, is spin good work! A recent facts around to fit Pugh poll showed that 79% of the voting their opinion. Republicans don’t know where the party Cerritos is and has been governed is headed and don’t like it. Spew Rush well since it became a city. It may have spew. an overabundance of city codes that I can just hear what you will say about some believe should be modified and updated, but the majority of Cerritos resi- Arlen Specter leaving the party. “Outrage, let’s support the other Democrat running dents like their city. They like its environagainst him in Pennsylvania in 2010 ment, the paved streets, its designation as (much like his failed vote for Hillary a tree city and an “All American City.” campaign this past year) to kick the bum They also like the programs available to out!” How dare he leave the party of the their children, seniors and their library people! Traitor, he is doing it to save his and Performing Arts Center. It’s a city political career! where crime is low, especially when comTrue statement given the current wave pared to other cities. in Pennsyvania-much like the party with Cerritos is a city families want to only forty seats in the Senate now. live in. It may not be perfect, but that’s Truth is Rush, you and your colleagues where you, its residents come into play. have done the work, and I thank you. Members of the City Council are elected Specter, 79, a veteran of 29 years in the to serve you. The do the best they can and Senate, has found his party dominated by need to hear your voice, but they need ultra-conservatives and himself becoming to hear sound suggestions and/or comone of a handful of Republican moderates plaints. remaining among the 535 members The Council’s adoption of the ordiof Congress. “I now find my political nance amending the city code pertaining philosophy more in line with Democrats to the regulations, driveways and walkways on single family residential property than Republicans,” Specter said. Well said Senator. Who in their right didn’t mind would align with such radical really change the code. It updated political views? it so residents could understand it more In typical conservative criticism, clearly. not long after Specter met privately At its April 9 meeting the Council with Republican senators to explain his sent back to the Planning Commission the decision, the party’s leader, Sen. Mitch section pertaining to RV’s and campMcConnell, said the switch posed a ers for further study. In so many words,

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“threat to the country.” The issue, he said, “really relates to ... whether or not in the United States of America our people want the majority party to have whatever it wants, without restraint, without a check or balance.” You mean Senator McConnell, like when Bush and his cronies had the majority for eight years? Where were your complaints then? The “threat to the country” is not one Senator jumping to the other side, it is, as I said in a column in this paper two months ago, the unchecked, uncensored blather that comes from right wing radio. But who knew that it would get so bad as to cause voters and politicians to jump the Republican right-wing ship? Not me. But in any case, I want to thank you for that Rush, keep on broadcasting!

Comment on Luera Dear Editor: You recently reported that Norwalk Councilmember Jesse Luera was sued for sexual harassment by a city employee. While I defended another Councilmember who was sued for sexual harassment, I cannot defend Mr. Luera when it comes to these charges. First and foremost, the employee involved is a valued member of our community and to my knowledge has a stellar record as an employee of the City of Norwalk. I have personally worked with Mrs. Sanchez on various volunteer projects and have seen her perform an excellent job as both a Public Safety Officer and being in charge of the Public Safety Cadet Program. Unlike the other Councilmember who had no previous accusations of harassment, Mr. Luera has a long legacy of sexual harassment allegations and lawsuits brought by employees and residents. He was sued in 1985-1986 for wrongful termination and harassment by an employee and sued again in 1991 by a minor child and her mother for personal injury while a member of the Norwalk LaMirada School Board. In addition, I am aware (as reported in another newspaper) that two employees of the Social Services Dept. brought accusations of sexual harassment against Mr. Luera, who was the City’s Social Services Director in 1994. Mr. Luera’s employment was terminated due to those charges. I worked for the local community newspaper at the time and was aware of not only these charges, but that one employee also accused Jesse Luera of rape. The Sheriff’s Department investigated the complaint but did not find enough evidence to charge Mr. Luera. I am told that there are two other lawsuits from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s but the Superior Court only keeps records online from 1983 so I was unable to verify that information. Finally, in his comments during the City Council meeting on April 21st, Jesse Luera said that he would retaliate against

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OPINION/GUEST COLUMNS/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR this employee and file his own lawsuit later. The word RETALIATE was an interesting choice of words by Mr. Luera. On March 6, 2008 Mr. Luera himself told me that he was angry at the Public Safety Director and the Cadet Program and in his words, “he was going to get rid of that girl in charge of the Cadet Program”. The “girl” he referred to was Mrs. Sanchez. I asked him why and he refused to elaborate. Mr. Luera and I had this conversation just prior to Mrs. Sanchez being informed that she was being removed from the Cadet Program based on a complaint by a City Councilmember. I can only see this as retaliation by Mr. Luera against an employee. For what reason, I do not understand. As I said previously, Mrs. Sanchez was a good employee and did not warrant this type of retaliation. I would hope that the City would settle this matter immediately, restore Mrs. Sanchez’s good name, and not retaliate any further against her or her family. She has suffered enough. Hopefully, the voters in Norwalk will show Jesse Luera that we will no longer accept this type of behavior from him should he run for re-election in two years. Mary Jane McIntosh Norwalk Resident

Open Letter to Korean Veterans Mayor Pro Tem Cho is working with the Friends of American Veterans of the Korean War to commemorate the 61st Anniversary of the Republic of Korea. As part of this event, the Korean and Korean American communities would like to express their appreciation to those members of the American military which assisted the Republic of Korea in expelling the Communist invasion. An appreciation dinner, concert and symposium will be held on June 21 and 22 (Sunday and Monday), at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada to honor those veterans. Mayor Pro Tem Cho would like to obtain the names of all American Veterans of the Korean War that reside in the City of Cerritos, and extend an invitation to those veterans and their spouses to this special event. The Friends of the American Veterans of Korean War will host the event and provide for full accommodations for the night of June 21 and meals associated with the two day program. Transportation will be at the expense of the attendees. We are asking for your help in locating these individuals so that they can be acknowledged by the Friends of American Veterans of Korean War for their help and sacrifices during that time. Please submit any names and addresses of those that served during that time to my attention and I forward the information to Mayor Pro Tem Cho for mailing of the formal invitations. Since time is of the essence, I would appreciate any information at your

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ABCUSD Swine Flu Information to Parents and Staﬀ Dear Parents and Staff, In an ongoing attempt to keep staff and parents informed on important health issues, we are providing this information letter regarding the Swine Flu. Recently there have been a few diagnosed cases of Swine Flu in Mexico, San Diego County and Riverside County. Currently, there have been no confirmed cases of Swine Flu in Los Angeles County. The following information includes facts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health. It addresses many of the questions you may have regarding this strain of flu. Swine Influenza is a respiratory virus with symptoms similar to that of regular flu. • The virus is not spread by food, such as eating or handling pork products, but by direct contact with an infected person and/or coming in contact with a contaminated surface. • This season’s flu vaccine will not protect against the swine flu. • Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing. • We encourage you to continue to use the same safety practices you have had in place during the flu season. These practices include: • Stay home when ill. Students must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of medications to control fever. • Wash your hands before eating, after using the bathroom and after using a tissue for coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. • Cough or sneeze into the fold of your elbow or into a tissue. • Stay in good general health by getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, drinking plenty of fluids and eating nutritious food. Flu symptoms usually come on quickly (within 3-6 hours) and consist of the following: fever, lethargy, sore throat, dry cough, muscle aches, and lack of appetite. Less common symptoms are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If you experience these symptoms, stay home and speak to your doctor within 12 to 48 hours of becoming ill. Antiviral drugs such as Oseltamivir and Zanamivir are recommended by CDC for treatment if swine flu. Swine flu can only be diagnosed by

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Cerritos High Holds Career Day and Job Fair By Larry Caballero Vendors from local businesses including retail, restaurant, specialty stores, trade schools, colleges, armed forces and more were invited to participate in Cerritos High School’s 5th Career Day and Job Fair held on April 28 in the Community Gym. Waiting to talk to them were more than 800 high school seniors from Cerritos, Artesia, Gahr and Tracy High Schools who were told of possible job opportunities and career choices. Southern California Pipe Trades Recruiter Tom Morton explained how important the construction trades will be once the economy begins to improve. “Lots of green jobs and local jobs will be available, and we will train you and provide you with good job benefits.” Starting salary for those you qualify is $19.23 per hour. MARY KAY Independent Beauty Consultant Karen Baker told them that they would always have a job in cosmetics because they’re recession proof. “There

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for the program. degree requirements through Cerritos are only three things that people keep usGrowing up on a strawberry farm, College. The adult degree program is one ing in a recession—alcohol, tobacco and she didn’t really see herself going to a of 30 located throughout the country and their make-up. No woman is going to get college; however, with an automotive has become a model for working adults to up in the morning without putting on her background, Castro received a scholarship further their education. For more informamake-up.” and she was able to enroll in the Chrysler tion on the bachelor’s degree program, Jesse Cheng, Congressional Aide for Automotive Program at Miramar College please contact Northwood University Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, shared in San Diego. She received her associate at (562) 988-9506 or visit Northwood information on how to complete a free apdegree in automotive technology in 2005, University online at www.cerrtios.edu/ plication for federal student aid (FAFSA). and worked as a Chrysler certified autonorthwood. Intern positions were also available in the By Aya Abelon motive technician for five years. Congresswoman’s district office in CerCastro found out about the Northwood ritos. The automotive industry is often University program at Cerritos College For students who need a part-time considered a male trade. However, this from a teacher at Chrysler’s annual trainjob, UPS in Cerritos may hire them for was not the case for Noemi Castro, ing session. He knew that Castro was Monday-Friday shifts at $8.50 per hour. an automotive marketing major at interested in getting her bachThere is a $1.00 increase after 90 days on Northwood University at Cerritos elor’s degree in the automotive the job. They can fill out an application College and a resident of Norfield and showed her a flyer of on-line at www.upsjobs.com. walk.. the Northwood program. In FedEx is now hiring part-time package “My parents were always 2007, she moved to Norwalk handlers for multiple shifts in the city of supportive…even though the auto attend Northwood UniCarson. Its literature reads, “Think Fast. tomotive industry wasn’t a typical versity at Cerritos College. Think FedEx Ground.” Starting salary is field for a girl,” Castro laughed. It was a perfect fit for $10.35 per hour. Castro is the oldest of four Castro. The acceleratFor students interested in joining the Publishing graduates names siblings. Born in Mexico, ed six-week classes military, Navy Recruiter Tiya Watson and she migrated at the age helped her reach from seven local high schools U.S. Army Recruiter Douglas Wright were of one year to Califorher academic ready to speak to them about occupational nia with her parents, goal quickly, the and two community colleges. specialties to meet their individual interwho were looking for teachers who ests and abilities. Publishing June 12. opportunities America brought in real If they want to “help to fight the global had to offer. She grew life experiences war on terrorism,” says Air Force recruiter up in the small town Call 562.407.3873 were valuable, Mark Hoffman, “then consider becoming of Janesville, north and, most a Cryptologic Linguist.” The job entails of Sacramento, where importantly, gathering foreign intelligence information her parents worked in a the convenience in hope of protecting our national security strawberry field. of taking all necesand that of our allies. Having spent her sary classes at Noemi Castro, student at Northwood. Southern California Edison wants childhood in a preCerritos Colemployees who are interested in careers dominantly Caucasian environment where lege and paying only community college in nuclear energy, Its job training program there were few fellow Latinos in school, tuition until the third year was a signifiprepares students for entry level positions Castro was very shy and kept everything cant savings. that can lead to such trades as Instrument to herself. She was always interested in She will be graduating in December and Control Technician and Test Technicars but never voiced her interest, thinking 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in business/ cian. high school automotive programs were automotive marketing. If a four-year college or university is only for boys. 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De La Rosa's Gem Helps Artesia Complete Season Sweep Over Norwalk Team stays in playoﬀ hunt By Loren Kopff, Sports Editor No, this wasn't Jake Peavy facing off against Tim Lincecum but by Suburban League standards, Artesia sophomore Osbaldo De La Rosa and Norwalk senior Jerry Gonzalez probably pitched their best games of their high school careers and quite possibly in the California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section this season. De La Rosa needed 93 pitches to throw a one-hitter and scored the game's lone run in the top of the fourth inning as the Pioneers stunned Norwalk for the second time in three days. Artesia, which lost its first five games of the season, have won three straight and improved to 8-12 overall, 3-5 in the league and began this past week one game behind Norwalk for second place. During the three-game winning streak, De La Rosa has gone the distance twice while junior Giovanni Vidal scattered six hits against the Lancers on Apr. 22. "Our pitching has really been doing well the last half of the season and so has our defense," said Artesia head coach Michael Gaoghagen. "Pretty much what you saw today is how we've been lately." While Gonzalez threw 16 fewer pitches, it was his counterpart who was safe on an infield single in the fourth, his second hit of the game. In between the hits, Gonzalez had retired eight straight batters. Vidal then singled to left field and senior first baseman Bryan Ji sacrificed both runners over. That set the stage for junior catcher Abel Chavez, who sent a deep fly ball to center which was caught, but good enough to score De La Rosa. After that, Gonzalez retired the final 10 batters of the game, which took a brisk 84 minutes to complete, quicker than the softball game on the other end of the Norwalk athletic fields. "I tip my cap off to Artesia," said Norwalk head coach Ruben Velasquez. "My pitcher made one mistake today and left a pitch up. But offensively, we gave him no support whatsoever." Norwalk's only hit came with two outs in the bottom of the first when senior Randy Garcia singled to left. After that, the Lancers would have five runners reach base with their best chance coming in the bottom of the fifth when De La Rosa walked senior catcher Nick Landeros, who moved to second when

sophomore third baseman Johnny Lopez was safe on the second of two Artesia errors and stole third. But a strikeout and fly out ended that scoring threat. De La Rosa walked four, struck out four and had 13 pop-ups or fly outs. "My curve ball was really good and I jumped ahead [of the batters]," De La Rosa said, through the help of a translator. "I rested for a week and that helped me a lot. It felt good [to get the win] but it would have been better if I didn't have any walks. Walks is what hurts pitchers and that's what I need to work on to do a better job." De La Rosa improved to 2-3 on the season but has pitched well enough to get another win or two. On Apr. 1, he went the distance and allowed two hits in a 3-0 loss at La Mirada. Six days later, he was on the losing end of a 5-3 decision at John Glenn. He has three of the team's four complete games which is a far contrast from the 12 complete games thrown by either Gonzalez or junior Johnathan Villalpando. "I'm not going to scare anyone that much because no matter what, league is league and there are going to be tough games," De La Rosa said. The Pioneers, who were once thought to be out of the playoff race, are now back in the thick of things. Artesia visited Bellflower this past Wednesday and will host the Buccaneers today before a critical home meeting with Mayfair on Wednesday. Those two teams entered this week tied for fourth place with identical 3-3 league marks. Glenn is in third place at 4-4. "I thought we would have been better than we are so far," Gaoghagen said. "We're starting to come along. We realize we have to win them all, or three out of the last four at the very least to have a shot. But in our league, there's no 1927 Yankees in our league right now. Everyone is pretty much beatable and we have to make sure we're ready each game." As for the Lancers, they had been cruising until losing the first three games of the St. Paul Tournament during Spring Break. After beginning the season with marks of 4-0, 6-2 and 10-3, the Lancers began this past Wednesday's home game with Mayfair at 11-8 overall and 5-3 in the circuit. Following today's road meeting with the Monsoons, the Lancers will take next week off before a final week series with league-leading La Mirada. Norwalk has been held to seven hits in the two games against Artesia; it had been averaging nine hits a game in its previous six league tilts. "I'm at a loss for words right now offensively," Velasquez said. "Our bats are [still] on Spring Break. We've lost our confidence and we've definitely lost our consistency. Overall, our pitching has still

been there and the stats are there to prove it. But we are not getting it done offensively and in the meantime, we've gotten away from our defensive strategy of taking care of the ball. "Right now they're on a roll; they're taking care of business in league," Velasquez said of La Mirada. "They're doing everything that we're not doing right now. We couldn't have been in a better spot walking into this [past] week. We were right where we needed to be and we couldn't stay there. Now we're going to have to fight just to make the playoffs."

Injuries Keep Mounting for Gahr Softball as Oﬀense Sputters By Loren Kopff DOWNEY-The last thing Mike Rogers wanted for his Gahr softball team was to have key injuries which could hamper the team from winning its third consecutive San Gabriel Valley League championship. But that's the dilemma facing the Gladiators over these final weeks of the season. With senior Holly Sloan, the team's leading hitter batting .455, missing action for the first time since Mar. 24 and fifth time this season and two other key starters playing considerably hurt, league nemesis Downey took advantage and blanked the Gladiators 7-0 this past Tuesday in a first place showdown to end the first half of league action. Gahr has now lost three straight games and four out of its last five to drop to 8-13 overall, 5-2 in the circuit and began the second loop of league play tied with Paramount for third place. With Sloan gone due to medical reasons, Rogers had to tweak his lineup by inserting an already injured sophomore Erica Willig at first and put juniors Catherine Gonzalez and Erika Jackson at left field and right field respectively. Jackson had been the primary designated player this season. But what Rogers wasn't counting on was for sophomore shortstop Jasmine Ruiz, the team's fourth leading hitter (.327) to aggravate an already injured calf in the bottom of the second inning. She had to leave the game and junior center fielder Olivia Arredondo had to move into that position with sophomore Karina Gonzalez entering the game in center. The third-year head coach admitted after the game that Ruiz should not have started the game and that it was a mistake on his part.

"You're talking about my number one hitter [in the lineup] who hit two home runs against Paramount," Rogers said. "Then you're talking about my number four hitter who is hitting at least .450. That's big. Then you have to move people around the lineup and that makes it tough. But we're going to keep plugging away." With games at lowly Dominguez (Apr. 30) and Lynwood on Tuesday, Rogers will rest his injured players in preparation for the final three games which could determine Gahr's fate as far as not only making the playoffs, but winning the league title. The visitors were limited to a seasonlow two hits (they also had two hits against Pacifica on Mar. 19) and had six runners reach base off of Brittany Colenzo. With one out in the top of the second, Jackson singled but would be picked off at first in a play that was critical because Colenzo proceeded to walk freshman designated player JoJo Ayala and Willig. Gahr would not have a runner get to second the rest of the game. Of the 21 outs, Gahr grounded out 11 times and lined out twice against the league's top defense. "They did a good job; I'll give it to them," Rogers said. "But the one thing I noticed was that our girls hit a lot of balls hard, too. The one thing we have to fix is pitch selection. We're swinging at a lot of balls that are first pitch or 2-0 counts. We have to have better discipline and have a plan when we go up there and some of the girls didn't do that." Meanwhile, the Vikings got to junior pitcher Valerie Rios in the bottom of the third when they sent eight batters to the plate, collected five hits and scored four runs. Downey would add a pair of unearned runs in the next inning and when the game had concluded, Staci Rodriguez, Dana Perez and Katie Medina all had a pair of hits. Gahr will end the regular season with two home games in its final three beginning with Thursday's encounter with Warren. For the Gladiators to win the league, they need to win their remaining five games and finish with a .500 record going into the playoff.

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Cerritos Franchise 10U Girls Travel Softball Club takes Championship in the Fresno Classic 25-26 April in Fresno, Ca. Twenty teams from Northern and Southern California were represented and the Franchise Girls went 6-0 over the weekend to take the Championship 4-1 over Victory USA. Pictured bottom L/R are: Amanda McCalip, Sabrina Nunez, Hannah Boos, Malia Quarles, Janessa Reyes, Michelle Ota. 2nd Row L/R: Dany Espinoza, Eryka Springer, Diana Villagran, Giana Lopez, Caitlyn Okimoto. Top Row L/R: Coach Guillermo Villagran, Mgr. Shawn Quarles, Coach John Lopez and Head Coach Dr. Joseph Quarles. Team will be getting ready for the So Cal ASA ìClass Aî State Championships in Hemet, California over the Memorial Day Weekend.

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The Council also approved a proposed float design for the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade entitled Gondola & Jester. Cost of the float is between $100,000 and $185,000. A non-profit organization will be formed to raise funds for the Tournament of Roses Parade program. City Attorney Ken Brown said the papers are currently being drawn up. If there is insufficient community support, the City’s participation in the parade will be discontinued. In her report to the Council Assistant City Manager Kathleen Jung Matsumoto said the cost of the float will be set at $150,000 and $35,000 will be appropriated for other associated costs for a total of $185,000. Total cost of the 2009 float was $284,000. The approximately size of the 2010 float is 35 feet long, 18 ft. wide and 22 ft. high. In other business the Council approved a one-year extension to previously approved Conditional Use Permit to College Hospital for the construction of a new office building and that would provide space for 30 additional beds when the hospital offices are moved into the new building. Current Planning Manager Jamie Hamilton said the delay could be attributed to the elimination of subterranean parking under the new building because of cost factors and the poor economy.

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The Council approved the second reading of an ordinance amending the city code pertaining to the regulation of garages, driveways and walkways on property zoned single-family residential. At its April 9 meeting the Council referred back to the Planning Commission a section of the ordinance governing RV’s and campers for further review that leaves that portion of the code with no changes.

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Continued from page 1 attended. It had a Recycling Information area where residents asked a variety of recycling questions. The Metropolitan Water District, Southern California’s main supplier of water, was also there, answering questions about the state’s water supply and how the individual homeowner could save water, as well as other exhibits. For those who were hungry food could be found at the food booths. These included Frantones Italian Restaurant on Alonda Boulevard, B.J.’s Restaurant and Brewery on 183rd Street across from the Cerritos Center, for a good cup of coffee there was “It’s a Grind” on South Street at Carminita Boulevard, and more. There was also an ice cream truck. It was fun for parents and their youngsters, cumulating at 8 p.m. with a 30-minute fireworks show to the enjoyment of all. The next day a Spring Dance Recital was held between 5 and 7 p.m.

Cerritos Sheriff’s deputies investigated twenty-four Part I felony crimes during this reporting period, down from twentyfive the previous one. All reported categories were down from the week before as were calls for service with 340 responded to versus 345. The 2009 weekly average in calls for service is currently 322. There were no robberies reported last week. Residential burglaries dropped from four the previous period to two cases last week. One entry was facilitated by an open/unlocked door or window and the other by shattering a rear window. Jewelry and currency were reported stolen in these crimes. The 2009 weekly average in this category is now 2.3. When victims leave doors and windows open or unlocked, no noise is produced by the suspect(s) as entry can be made with ease. Make it as difficult as possible for someone to gain entry into your home. Use locking pins on locked windows and deadbolts on locked doors. Force the would-be burglar to work hard and make noise if he or she intends to victimize you. There were no commercial burglaries recorded last week. The 2009 weekly average commercial burglaries is 1.1. Vehicle burglaries dropped again from five to four last week. Three of the four were from high-volume commercial parking lots. One involved an SUV, and GPS units were stolen in two. An MP3 player and a public address system were also taken. The 2009 weekly average in vehicle burglaries is at 8.3. We constantly warn owners of SUVs, pick-ups, and vans not to leave anything in their vehicles due to a lack of trunk space and the fact that criminals are well aware of this. Vehicle thefts also dropped from eight cases to five last week. High-volume commercial parking lots were the crime scenes in four cases. Three involved Honda products, and two were SUVs. The 2009 weekly average in vehicle thefts is now 6.6. 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 urge that you use a steering wheel locking device. Based on the variety of vehicles taken each week in addition to Hondas and Toyotas, a sound approach would be to equip your vehicle regardless of what type it is.

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GOLDEN SANDS CHORUS An award-winning Sweet Adeline Chorus. Women of all ages and experience levels welcome. Rehearsals Wednesdays 7 p.m., Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St., Long Beach. (562) 630-8445

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WOMEN’S CLUB CPE 2nd Thursday. Gail Grossman at 562-926-8487

LIONS CLUB 11514 E. 178th Street, Artesia. 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Milton Hicks 926-3792. CONTACTS Business Networking Group Wednesdays, 7a.m. at Mimi’s Café, Cerritos Towne Center. Larry Massa 562-920-0554. CONNECTIONS Business Networking Group. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant. Barbara 869-7618. CERRITOS LEADS CLUB Tuesdays 7–8:30 a.m. Mimi’s, in the Towne Center. Call 1-800-767-7337. TOASTMASTERS The Cerritos Cheerful Chatters Toastmasters Club meets at Noon every other

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GOOD SAM Camp outings 2nd weekend each month. Howard Remsen 714-521-1076. ARTESIA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Albert O. Little Community Center, 18750 S. Clarkdale, Artesia. For information, contact Kathy McDonald 562-430-7349 PATHWAYS VOLUNTEER HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP JOURNEYS Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pathways office, 3300 South Street #206, Long Beach Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Lakewood Regional Medical Center, 3700 South Street Classroom A, Lakewood Call Cindy Skovgard at 562-531-3031 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) A program for mothers with children under the age of five, meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 9 to 11:15 a.m. at New Life Community Church, 18800 Norwalk Blvd., Artesia. CERRITOS AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE, “A Network of Caring Christian Women”

CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSN (CRTA) Meets at 12p.m. the third Friday of alternative months at the Ebell Club, Third and Cerritos, Long Beach. 925-1938.

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CITY OF CERRITOS ORDINANCE NO. 948

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING CHAPTER 22.22 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF GARAGES, DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 22.22 of Title 22 of the Cerritos Municipal Code is hereby amended by amending Subsection 22.22.700(15) to read as follows: (15) Parking, Off-Street. (a) A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided for each single-family dwelling within a completely enclosed garage. The interior dimensions of the garage shall be no less than twenty feet in width and twenty-two feet in depth and shall remain free and clear of any permanent structures including, but not limited to, walls, utility equipment and storage facilities, that preclude the parking of vehicles; (b) The major repair of any vehicle must be conducted within the confines of a garage area and be screened from public view; (c) There shall be a concrete driveway having a minimum length of twenty feet in front of the garage entrance within the property boundaries. The driveway shall be set back at least three feet from the closest side property line and the maximum width of the driveway shall not exceed twenty-five feet for a two-car garage or thirty five feet for a three-car garage. The driveway apron or curb cut for a two-car garage may not be increased or widened to the equal width of a three-car garage apron unless the existing garage has been legally converted into a three-car garage. There shall be only one driveway and one curb cut or apron permitted per residential lot; (d) Windows visible from the street and installed on the exterior walls of garages shall be the fixed type and shall be provided with obscured glass. The style, design and color of the window frames shall match the other windows found on the subject residence, and shall be subject to the approval of the director of community development. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and cause the same to be posted as required.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 23rd day of April, 2009.

Attest:

/s/Bruce W. Barrows Bruce W. Barrows, Mayor

/s/Josephine Triggs Josephine Triggs, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF CERRITOS

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I, Josephine Triggs, City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 948 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Cerritos at a Regular Meeting held on the 23rd day of April, 2009, and that it was so adopted as follows: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS – Chen, Edwards, Lee, Barrows NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS – Cho ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS – None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS – None DATED: April 24, 2009 /s/Josephine Triggs Josephine Triggs, City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/1/09

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Linda T. Cowen CASE NO. VP012374 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LINDA T. COWEN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHANNON J. BRIEF in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHANNON J. BRIEF be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 06/09/09 at 8:30AM in Dept. SE-L located at 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA 90650 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 deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner HOWARD BRIEF, ESQ. 222 MAIN ST SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/09

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 044041 (1) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name(s) and business addresses of the seller are: GOT FISH INC., 14351 CLARK AVE, BELLFLOWER, CA 90607 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: (4) The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: SHIKKYLEON CORPORATION, 14351 CLARK AVE, BELLFLOWER, CA 90607 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: ALL STOCK IN TRADE INCLUDING INVENTORY, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, GOODWILL AND TRADE NAME AND TRANSFER OF ON SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING PLACE, LICENSE NUMBER 41-403867 of that certain business known as SENOR BAJA FORMERLY EL TACO NAZO, and is located at: 14351 CLARK AVE, BELLFLOWER, CA 90607 (6) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is ISSUANCE OF THE PERMANENT LICENSE, at the office of SECURITY LAND ESCROW COMPANY, 10805 PARAMOUNT BLVD, STE A, DOWNEY, CA 90241, Escrow No.: 044041, Escrow Officer: LAWRENCE GARCES (7) Claims may be filed with same as “6” above. (8) This Bulk Sale IS NOT subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2, but is subject to Section 24074 of the Business and Professions Code. (9) Listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE Dated: APRIL 28, 2009 SHIKKYLEON CORPORATION, Buyer(s) PCTS LA148032 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 5/1/09 20090555314 FICTIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is conducting business as Ducanam Real Estate & Investments, 11472 South Street, Cerritos, CA. 90703, Aloysius W. Verhoeven, 8410 Newlin Avenue, Whittier, CA. 90602. They have begun to conduct business under this name. This business is conducted as an individual. /S/Aloysius W. Verhoeven The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 4/16/09. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious statement must be filed before that time. 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 14400et seq. Business and Profession Code), Published at LCCN on 04/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2009.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 08-0064281 Title Order No. 08-8-234022 Investor/Insurer No. 1008551854 APN No. 7066-017-052 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/07/2006. 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." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MARIA E SANDOVAL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 07/07/2006 and recorded 07/14/06, as Instrument No. 06 1557758, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/21/2009 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 21524 BELSHIRE AVENUE #4, 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $257,268.37. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/19/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3080667 05/01/2009, 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7104.10992 Title Order No. 3982268 MIN No. 100136300112425672 Loan No. 20960571 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/14/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Mario F. Martinez, a single man Recorded: 06/29/05, as Instrument No. 05-1532416, of Official Records of Los Angeles, California. Date of Sale: 05/21/09 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 16841 JUDY WAY, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7012-002057 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 $315,059.52. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.” Date: 4/30/2009 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Camale Smith, Authorized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FEI#1002.117511 05/01,05/08,05/15/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090159901142 Title Order No.: 090040198 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/24/2005. 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. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/02/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2128494 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: USHA RANI MANFRE, TRUSTEE OF THE USHA RANI MANFRE SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUST DATED APRIL 01, 2004, FOR THE BENEFIT OF USHA RANI MANFRE, 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). DATE OF SALE: 05/21/2009 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12446 RANCHO VISTA DR 20, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 APN#: 7012003031 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 $291,527.25. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 05/01/2009 ASAP# 3056711 05/01/2009, 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA09-231218-BL Loan # 100497080 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/9/2006. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): GLADYS B FONTIMAYOR, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 8/16/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1821024 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/21/2009 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $598,696.39 The purported property address is: 18713 De Voss Ave Cerritos, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7030-020-015 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: 5/1/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (800) 247-9727 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3065703 05/01/2009, 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20080159906371 Title Order No.: 1164880 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust, dated 08/23/2006. 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. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/31/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1944697 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: Edgar Freeland Winslow Sr and Shiela Denise Winslow, 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). Date of Sale: 05/21/2009 Time of Sale: 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 18429 Clarksdale Ave, Artesia, California 90701 APN#: 704-015-027 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 $684,777.65. 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. NDEx West, L.L.C. may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Residential Services Validated Publications, 2600 Stanwell Drive, Suite 200, Concord, CA 94520 (925) 603-7342. www.rsvpforeclosures.com NDEx West, L.L.C., as Authorized Agent Dated: 04/22/2009 (RSVP# 150982) (05/01/09, 05/08/09, 05/15/09)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FRANK BUVARD DAVIS AKA FRANK B. DAVIS CASE NO. BP116176 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FRANK BUVARD DAVIS AKA FRANK B. DAVIS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CAROLYN A. SHADE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CAROLYN A. SHADE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/26/09 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 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 four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner SAMUEL L. HART, ESQ. SBN 66135 LAW OFFICES OF SAMUEL L. HART 6355 TOPANGA CYN BLVD #529 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/09 CNS-1577595# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090159901142 Title Order No.: 090040198 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/24/2005. 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. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/02/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2128494 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: USHA RANI MANFRE, TRUSTEE OF THE USHA RANI MANFRE SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUST DATED APRIL 01, 2004, FOR THE BENEFIT OF USHA RANI MANFRE, 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). DATE OF SALE: 05/21/2009 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12446 RANCHO VISTA DR 20, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 APN#: 7012003031 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 $291,527.25. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 05/01/2009 ASAP# 3056711 05/01/2009, 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009 Trustee Sale No. 09-01824-6 T09-44838CA Loan No. 4001070236 Title Order No. 179247 NOTICE OF TURSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 2, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 21, 2009, at 10:30 AM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA, AHMSI Default Services, Inc., as the duly apointed Trustee, will sell, at public auction to the highest bidder, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described property situated in Los Angeles County, California: 17602 MARTHA AVENUE,, CERRITOS, CA 90703. APN(s) 7027-010-012. The 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 unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto), dated as of 12/2/2005, executed by MARTHA ALVAREZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY,, as Trustor, to secure obligations in favor of Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, as beneficiary, recorded on December 12, 2005, as Instrument No. 05-3036235 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee's Sale is estimated to be $449,598.58 provided, however, that prepayment premiums, accrued interest, advances and costs of sale will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary's bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or such other funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the even that tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee's Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. Dated as of: April 27, 2009 AHMSI DEFAULT SERVICES, INC, Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17911 Von Karman Ave, Suite 275, Irvine, CA 92614, 949-622-5730 By: Lisa Bradford, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 P563046 5/1, 5/8, 05/15/2009 20090620091 FICTIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as Ameridental 11550 E. Rosecrans Avenue, Norwalk, Ca. 90650, Guoino Dental Group Inc., 12258 Silva Place, Cerritos, CA. 90703. The following business is conducted as a corporation. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/Aaron Guoino, President The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 28,2009. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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5th Annual Community Business and Health Expo. A huge success. Central Basin Municipal Water DisThe Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce held its 6th Annual Community Business & Health Expo on November 5, 2008 at Pico Park 9528 Beverly Blvd. in Pico Rivera. This years theme was: “The Chamber is 50 and Still Red Hot”! Over 40 exhibitors were at the event that was very well attended by both residents and businesses.

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Platinum Sponsors were: ALMA Family Services, Vernola Towing and Washington Mutual-Chase. Gold Sponsors were: HealthFirst Medical and Crowne Plaza. Silver Sponsors were: Bright Health Physicians, AltaMed Health Services and Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill. Exhibitors offered services such as: blood pressure tests (HealthFirst Medical), bone density readings (MD Care & PR Clinica Medica Familiar), glaucoma testing (Lion’s Club of Pico Rivera), And CareMore Medical offered free flu shots. Food vendors: Café N Stuff, Casa Gamino, Edible Arrangements, Magic Bakery and Java Jo’z. offered tastes of their cuisines. Downey Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning and

trict offered water to all attendees. The “Salsa Tasting Contest” brought out 10 local residents: Linda Martinez, Teresa Martinez, Ronnie Winans, Maria Juarez, Hilda Juarez, Hilda Rodarte, Diana Aguayo, Mary Conchola, Rocio Davalos and Flor Osorio. The 3rd place winner of $50 was Ronnie Winans; the 2nd place winner of $75 was Diana Aguayo and the 1st place winner of $150 was Teresa Martinez (second time in a row). 50 Chili’s (door prize tickets) and numerous door prizes donated by the exhibitors went to very happy attendees. The 50/50 raffle of $150 went to a lucky winner and the best decorated table winner of a $100 gift card to Staples was Edible Arrangements. Congratulations to all the winners.

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Martinez, Jr., Ph.D., Superintendent/President of Rio Hondo College was named one of the Top 25 Latino in Education by Latino Leaders Magazine in the September 2008 issue. The publication is distributed eight times per year throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The magazine features interviews with major Latino players in all fields of expertise with editorials that focus on social, political, and business leaders. Other educators selected for this honor include France Cordova, President, Purdue University; Elsa A. Murano, President, Texas A & M University; and J. Michael Ortiz, President California State Polytechnic University. “The Board of Trustees extends our congratulations to Dr. Martinez for this much deserved honor,” said Angela Acosta-Salazar, president of the Rio Hondo College Board of Trustees. “We are very pleased with our decision to appoint Dr. Martinez as the eighth Superintendent/ President of Rio Hondo College, for his accomplishments and for his commitment to meeting the needs of our community.” The magazine praised Dr. Martinez for his commitment to creating and facilitating collaboration within the college itself, and with the communities it serves. They describe him as being focused on all of the elements of student success, see Martinez page 2

The Salsa contest drew 10 contestants this year. The winners from left are Third Place Ronnie Winans $50.00, Second Place Diana Aguayo $75.00 and for the second year in a row Teresa Martinez won the top prize of $150.00

Judges for the Salsa Tasting Contest were, from the left, Director Judy Gilleland -TriCities ROP, Director Vera Diaz Powers - John R. Diaz & Associates, Director and Event Chair Alex Saulus - HealthFirst Medical, Director David Briano - State Farm Insurance, Chamber President Koko Judge - Crowne Plaza Hotel and Ambassador Omar Martinez - Farmers Insurance

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Learning for Life, an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America honored Michael Rothans, Captain of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Pico Rivera Station with the Champions of Exploring Award on Tuesday, November 18, at the Whittier Radisson, Whittier, California. Learning for Life serves young men and women, between 14 and 20 years of age, who participate in Exploring, part of the program’s career education activities. Its purpose is to instill core values that prepare participants in making ethical choices which help them to achieve their full potential throughout life. The organization recognizes community leaders whose commitment to the principles of Exploring is exemplary and whose personal and professional character lend themselves to the core values of Learning for Life. Learning for Life Director, Greg Salce stated, “Captain Rothans’ commitment to public safety and civic service has made him well-deserving of this award. As this year’s recipient, he has been instrumental in positively affecting thousands of young people in Los Angeles and surrounding communities through his support of Learning for Life Schoolbased programs.” Captain Rothans has been associated with the sheriff’s department since 1984 and was assigned to the Pico Rivera station in 2004 where he was promoted to Captain in 2006 and serves 100,000 residents in the City of Pico Rivera and unincorporated areas of Whittier. Rothans has been an executive board member of Learning for Life since 2004 and was Chairman of the Los Angeles Area Learning for Life Exploring Division from 2004 through 2007. He was also the recipient of the LA Sheriff’s Department’s Distinguished Service Award in 1997; the Exemplary Service Award in 2001 and 2005, and the Meritorious Service Award in 2008. According to Salce, in the Los see Rothans page 2

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President’s Message November’s elections have come and gone, and we are heading quickly toward the holiday season. It seems like everyone I talk to can’t believe that it is almost the end of another year. We are all busy trying to see how we can fit all the events into our schedules, as well as into our budgets and still have a great holiday! On behalf of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, I would like to extend best wishes for a healthy, successful, and joyous Holiday. As we approach the final weeks of 2008, we are busy planning our chamber events for 2009. We need to know what you would like to see more of next year. Every suggestion we receive from our membership is valued and welcomed. To better be able to serve you, we need to know what you enjoyed attending and what you felt we could improve upon. Hearing from our membership on how we can be a greater value to yourself and your business is crucial to our chamber. The more input we have from our membership, the more effective our 2009 will be. BUT WATCH OUT FOR 2009!!! Mark your calendars to GET INVOLVED IN THE JANUARY 2009 NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES!! NETWORK LUNCHEON, THURSDAY JANUARY 22ND.

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It’s typical for the vast majority of small businesses to be local not only in location but in marketing focus. The wider your marketing base, the more people you are likely to reach. In hard times, looking beyond the regular geographical boundaries of your business is good business. Do not be afraid to market on a larger scale, but while utilizing cost-efficient marketing. When a recession or other difficult times hit, the marketing function of a business is usually the first to go. Remember with less advertising and marketing, the funnel of incoming prospects is reduced creating even more revenue decreases and setting up a vicious cycle that you do not want to get caught in. One key to salvage any business in hard times isn’t to reduce your marketing activities but to replace them with low-budget marketing. Lowbudget marketing included tactics such as PR, NETWORKING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND MORE. Get involved in the community, for example, join your local Chamber of Commerce, these organizations are not in it for themselves, but for you and the future of your business. They want to help you create contacts and business relationships with other business owners in your area.These meetings can create strategic partnerships that can help further your business and clientele base. This goes back to the LOWBUDGET marketing I mentioned earlier. Surviving hard times requires going BACK TO THE BASICS, back to the AND THE NORWALK fundamental principles of business. Some CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO things to remember: make sure you are January 29th, 2009!!!! YOU WON’T doing regular financial checks, providing WANT TO MISS THESE BIG sales training, and managing your customer EVENTS Peace and ease for the holi- relationships; these basic steps can help day season! retain customers and create a rapport with Susan Arthur new clientele. Have a Happy Holiday Season!!!

2008 Norwalk Chamber Casino Night On Friday, November 8th the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce had their annual Casino Night. With over 70 attendees, this event was fun for all! You could hear people really enjoying the various gaming tables available for them , whether it be Blackjack, Roulette, Texas Hold’em or Craps; everyone was having a good time. We had over 30 raffle items to give away, they were donated by: Teri Bazen, Bally’s Total Fitness, Whaley House, Birch Aquarium, Casino Concepts, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Applebee’s, Dr. John Larcabal, Sizzler, Golf N Stuff, Hearst Castle, Sunstone Vineyards, Karen Codman FSC, Laemmle Theatre, Legoland, L.B. Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk Chamber, NLM Plumbing, Norwalk Toyota, Paintball USA, Pechanga, Primm Nevada Terribles, Spirit Cruises, La Mirada Curves, and Wal-Mart. The Norwalk Chamber and the attendees to the Casino Night would like to

extend a big THANK YOU for the donations to this event; you helped create this success of an evening! The Casino Night had different levels of sponsorship that were available to Chamber members to participate in and we would like to also extend a very big THANK YOU to these members who contributed to this cause. WalMart, AFLAC, Big Truck & Equipment Sales, Community Family Guidance Center, Dr. Ethan Allen, State Farm Insurance, Gordon Stefenhagen, Norwalk La Mirada Plumbing, Mary Jane McIntosh and Norwalk Auto Auction. Your sponsorship donations are greatly appreciated, you help keep the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce moving forward in helping the local Business Community continue to thrive! We look forward to the upcoming events, and hope you mark your calendars to attend!

Labor Law Corner Employee who quits job may be eligible for unemployment insurance. One of my employees quit to go to work for one of my competitors. After a few months she got laid off from her new job and now she’s collecting unemployment insurance from my reserve account. How can she do that when she’s the one who decided to quit my firm? Many employers believe they will have to pay unemployment insurance (UI) only when an employee is fired or laid off. Surprisingly, there are many circumstances where an employee who quits a job can collect UI.Any employer the employee works for in the “base period” of the claim may be liable to pay benefits, even if they were not the last employer. Under California law, an employee who quits with “good cause” may be eligible for UI benefits. “Good cause” means the employee’s reason for leaving must be something substantial and compelling that would cause a reasonable person who genuinely wanted to remain employed to quit anyway. Some examples include quitting to take a better job, to more a substantial distance when a spouse’s job is transferred, or when the employer relocates and the new commute distance is unreasonable. According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), when an employee quits in order to accept a new job there is good

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