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Norwalk’s Keystone Lane Sponsors Blind Championship Bowlerslow! By Shelley Henderson
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ast week, Dave Olsen bowled a 284 and his teammate Jason Eien bowled a 229. This week, along with Roy Ramsey (254) and Brandon Wright (238) they are headed to a national championship competition in Cincinnati, Ohio, representing their bowling league against 150 competing teams. All of the bowlers in their league, sponsored by Keystone Lanes in Norwalk, are legally blind. Think you’ve got the stuff to bowl against them? The blind bowlers keep an open challenge and love to compete. They’ve beaten all three challengers to step forward so far. The only concession: you have to be willing to wear a single eye patch. The league is run by Rob Hartley, manager of special events for Keystone Lanes. Owner Charlie Kinstler and General Manager Dave Piazza enthusiastically support the league. Adrienne Barber provides able assistance
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Jason Eien, legally blind, leans forward in anticipation of his ball hitting the pins. He got a strike on the throw. Photo by Shelley Henderson Four years ago, Hartley decided to run a one-shot fundraiser for local efforts to support the blind. He invited blind bowlers, who had so much fun that they asked to return the next week. They’ve been coming weekly ever since. Although each is legally blind,
not all the members of the league have lost all sight in both eyes. Dave Olsen is blind in one eye with correctable vision in the other. Robert Lopez has partial
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Artesia Business Association Holds Initial Meeting May 28 scheduled for organizational meeting. By Jerry Bernstein
Members of the Artesia business community listen to a progress report from City Manager Maria Dadian on the renovation of the downtown area on Pioneer Boulevard from 186th Street south to the city’s boundary.
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Artesia City Council Approves Downtown Parking Structure and New City Yard
Establish a Cerritos Senior Commission?
YES 52%
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Artesia city officials and members of the business community met May 13 at The Quest Learning Center on Artesia Boulevard to discuss the formation of a citywide Business Association. The 7:30 a.m. meeting was initiated by Mayor pro tem Tony Lima who told those present that five years ago Artesia had a strong active Business Association, but for whatever reason it disappeared. “ At that time we were aware of each other and through the open houses and mixers held we were able to network and kept abreast of what was happening in the business community and in the city. He said about two and onehalf years ago, a group of concerned citizens got together to
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lans for construction of a parking structure in downtown Artesia and a new Public Works Yard moved forward May 11 with the City Council giving its final approval to both projects. The multi-story parking structure to be located at 18510 Corby Ave, off 186th Street and will provide approximately 200 parking stalls. The Planning Commission held a public hearing Mar. 24 for the acquisition of the property and recommended approval. On April 13, the council also held a public hearing and gave its approval for the purchase of the property. The site currently has three buildings on it, including two single-story structures and a single-story storage shed. The Pentecostal Church of God occupies the western portion of the largest building. The eastern portion of the building is two-stories and is occupied by
tenants. City Manager Maria Dadian said the intent of the project is to allow for downtown shoppers to park within a public parking facility and prevent spill over onto nearby residential streets. The structure will be built in harmony with the adjacent residential and commercial structures. The Council also approved an agreement with Edge Construction Management Consultant Services for the construction and design of a new Public Works Yard to be located on city-owned land at the end of Corby Avenue adjacent to the 91 Freeway. Dadian said there were two issues that needed to be resolved including compensation and a time-line that will involve weekly reports. “We have asked they make a weekly report to us so we will know what the ongoing costs are and where they are with the project. The company is re-
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Hawaiian Gardens Moves Forward With Commercial Rehabilitation Programs By Jerry Bernstein The Hawaiian Gardens Redevelopment Agency/Council awarded a contract to DLE Construction of Covina in the amount of $534,833 for Phase II of the Norwalk Boulevard Façade Renovation project. The renovation will be on the streets east side between Tisbury Street and 216 Street. Improvement includes demolition, painting, roofing, stucco, sheet metal, veneer stone, signage, asphalt replacement and electrical work. In his report to the Council Community Development Director Joseph Colombo said the property owners had agreed to pay 20 percent of the construction cost for the rehabilitation of their property. Construction is expected to start by July 5 with all work completed by Jan 8, 2010. The Council approved a request for $97,381.12 in com-
mercial rehabilitation assistance for the rehabilitation of Western Liquor located at 22300 Norwalk Blvd.. Colombo said four bids were received by the owner, Ji Hee Kim, with a low bid of $84,500 submitted by W. E. Construction Inc. of Santa Fe Springs. Kim also received three bids for the installation of signs with a low bid of $9,476.08 by Sign Methods Inc. of Signal Hill. Colombo said the property is located in a C-4 zone and consists of one occupied commercial building that is used as a neighborhood market. He said the building and lot are in poor condition and will require extensive repairs including a new façade, lighting, stucco, parking lot, trash enclosures, landscaping and signage. The owner will be responsible for 20 percent of the total cost
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2009-2010 AAUW Board Installed
The new Board for AAUW was installed on May 3rd, members and their guests enjoyed a luncheon at Don Jose in Artesia. The President was called “Captain of the AAUW Ship” that was leaving for an international Cruise and various officers were given appropriate titles. The whole ceremony was full of fun and frolic as a
lic is invited to share some snacks and soft drinks and learn about various activities that you can enjoy as AAUW members. The Vision of AAUW is to be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
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Gahr High PTSA Announces Award Winners By Larry Caballero More than 50 family members and friends attended Gahr High School’s annual PTSA Award Ceremony in the school library May 13, to honor its award
Scholarship Award winners included: Eric Wilson who received $1,000 and plans to attend Harding University in Arkansas; Sapir Ohayon received $500 and plans to attend UC Santa Barbara; Rachel Porter received $300 and will attend Cal-Poly Pomona on a basketball scholarship; and Christina Reed received a $200 scholarship.
Gahr High School PTSA scholarship winners Rachel Porter, Sapir Ohayon and Eric Wilson with ABC School Board Member David Montgomery. Photo by Kefu Wei Having fun: from left to right, 1st row: Diane Hutson, Gail Ross, Marilyn Forsstorm 2nd row: Thea Siegel, Barbara Dunston, Dorothy Edwards, Judy Figal.
Service Award winners who dedicated winners for scholarships and service to many volunteer hours to support PTSA the school. events included: ABC School Board Member David result of creative imagination of installing Membership is open to anyone who supSymone Brown, Eric Wilson, Chanel Montgomery said it was a pleasure to ports this vision. Please contact Gail Ross officers, Dorothy and Thea. Harper, Richard Magdalena, Gloria Alba, be at Gahr to honor so many deservThe general meeting with the new of- at 562 926 7187 or Saurabh Deedwania Shawna Su, and Edward Romero. ing students. “It’s always a fun time at at 562 404 4488 for more information on ficers will be held on Thursday, May 21st Amanda Manalo, Aleah Porter and the end of the school year to recognize at 6.30 pm in the Cerritos LibraryThe pub- membership. Ana Carrillo received awards 2009 for who have excelled.” He attribFriday-Wednesday, Maytheir 15-20, Ad students insertion date: PTSA fundraising efforts. uted their success to a “top notch” faculty Reflection Award winners for their and administration, combined with caring Expert Tree Trimming artistic talent included Dominique Marie parents and motivated students. Lowest Prices GUARANTEED! Santiago, Laura Choi, and Gloria Alba. He also encouraged the Reflection Our services include: “I am so happy and excited,” said Alba Award winners for artistic achievement to •Trimming, removal, stump grinding FREE when her name was announced. Her continue to improve their talent. “Keep it ESTIMA •Palms skinned, trimmed, & removed winning art was a portrait of a little girl up,” he said. Victor Manalo, Artesia city TES •Ivy topping & removal painted with water colors and pencils. councilmember and the city’s liaison to Education and Scholarship Chair •Lot & hill cleanups for fire regulation Gahr High, congratulated all of the winKaren Brown thanked the parents for ners on behalf of the city. Cortez Tree Service (562)233-1564 being so supportive, and the students for PTSA President Monica Manalo was Senior citizen discount! sacrificing so much of their time, to make pleased with the organization’s achievePTSA a viable organization on campus. ments and growth, and she promised even She promised an even bigger program more success in the years to come. next year.
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Free Household Hazardous And Electronic Waste In Norwalk On July 11 Los Angeles County residents can dispose of household hazardous waste including unused pharmaceuticals, antifreeze, car batteries, used motor oil, paint, pesticides; home-generated sharps waste such as hypodermic needles, pen needles, syringes, lancets, and intravenous needles; universal waste including household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs; and electronic waste (e-waste) such as TVs and monitors, computers, VCRs, stereos, and cell phones at the next free Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Roundup. The Roundup will be held in Norwalk, at Cerritos College in Stadium Parking Lot C-1, 11110 Alondra Blvd., on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Residents can bring up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of household hazardous waste per vehicle to the Roundup. “The Roundups offer County of Los Angeles residents a convenient way to discard common household products, e-waste and universal waste such as household batteries and fluorescent light bulbs that are hazardous to people and the environment if not properly disposed of,” said County of Los Angeles Supervisor Don Knabe (4th Dist.), Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. “And, even though old computer monitors and key boards can be reused, refurbished, or recycled, electronic waste is a growing problem.” We can all do our part to avoid the serious pollution problems that result when these items end up in landfills or storm drains,” said Cerritos Mayor Bruce Barrows.
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Rep. Linda Sánchez Announces Family Addition Yesterday, Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and her husband, Jim Sullivan, announced the birth of their first child, Joaquin Sánchez Sullivan. The healthy baby boy was born in Washington D.C. at
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campaign, which ends on May 19. “I am honored to host this event for a very special person who has been very active in her community for many years as a college professor, school board member, city council member, Mayor, assemblymember, and she currently serves as Vice-Chair of the State Board of Equalization, California’s elected tax commission.” Supporters in attendance included ABC Board members Mark Pulido; Armin Reyes, who has recently returned from his second tour in Iraq; and Cerritos College Board member Tina Cho.
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The End of Tolerance .... Continues Mr. Stabile must be a Democrat in good standing with his party to be so shocked at the claims I made which are echoed by many former Democrats, like former Congressman Jim Rogan or Homeless Advocate Ted Hayes, who found themselves first marginalized before being told to essentially leave or else. As far as LBJ he was dead before I was conceived, I left the Democrat party in 2003 after the California Recall. In high school & college, I used to be a defender of the Democrat Party and a registered Democrat. Then I opened my eyes and saw the pain the leadership of that party was causing due to their ideology. I saw the pain to small businesses as the controller for a small
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sign company and later as an accounting or inherently devoted to religious instrucassistant at an automotive part recycler. tion or worship, or engaging in any form I saw how government agencies created of religious proselytization; …or (11) to solve problems, instead only made the Such other activities as the Corporation poor and disadvantaged more dependent may prohibit". It is now the law of the land signed into law on 4/21/09 becoming on their services instead of less. Until very recently, Alan Lowenthal Public Law No: 111-13. It was introduced backed family and extended family mem- in the House on March 9th, left the House bers for office with anything more than Committee on Education and Labor on just an endorsement, and now only backs March 16th, passed the House the first current or former staffers like Mark Pu- time on March 18th, passed the Senate on lido with anything more than token help. March 23rd, and passed the House again He has been criticized by leaders in his on March 31st. Why was it so imporown party for not being more aggressive tant for the Leadership of the Democrat in “taking out” elected Republicans in his Party to pass this bill this quickly when district. He was also criticized by the self the economic crisis was the number one described “most influential Democrat in issue to resolve? This new law passed by a Democrat controlled Cerritos” for meeting Congress, yes with with our current Mayor. some minor RepubliFurthermore, LowenSomething on your mind? thal was castigated for Email to editor@cerritosnews. can help, and signed into law by President writing legislation that net. Letters and opinions do Obama violates the went beyond Proposinot represent the viewpoint of 1st Amendment of the tion 11, which would the Editor, the Editor reserves U.S. Constitution, was take the redistricting the right to edit for length and rushed through both power out of the hands houses of Congress, grammar. of the Leadership of the had nothing to do with State Legislature and the current economic thus his party for Concrisis and everything to do with remaking gressional seats as well. There are 3 Democrats in the State As- our nation into a more secular nation by sembly who opposed Proposition 1A for prohibiting the free exercise of religion there being anything that could be con- while stomping on the free speech rights strued as a spending cap no matter how of students whose parents cannot afford weak. They lost committee chairman- to send their kids to college without such ships over that. Meanwhile Arlen Specter aid. This is what the leadership of the switched parties believing the promises of him keeping his seniority then he was Democrat Party has become, and unless or stabbed in the back by Harry Reid and the until that leadership is changed or you see Senate Democrats who reneged on their mass defections of Democrats to become promises to him, after he made some fa- Republicans, it will get worse, with more vorable comments concerning a Republi- pain for this nation to suffer through, both economically and with regards to us loscan friend. As far as vitriol, at the end of my piece ing our freedoms. And if switching to DeI listed several initiatives coming out of clined to State was the answer, AssemblyWashington, DC that should alarm any- man Tony Mendoza himself said that the one who cherishes first amendment rights. Decline to States don't matter, and studies One I did not but probably should have, is have shown him correct, that declined to HR 1388 by Democrat Rep Carolyn Mc- states tend to vote for the same party that Carthy that was passed by both Houses they recently left or not vote. Is the Republican Party perfect? of Congress with no Democrat voting against it (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ No, it isn't and some of its leaders, like query/C?c111:./temp/~c111WJDk2R). the Schwartz, have done the party a disBuried in the bill, in Section 1310, it pro- service. However, it is the most effective hibits students who receive financial aid voice of true opposition there is at this from the Federal Government from par- present time. And whether intentional or ticipating in "(1)influencing legislation; not, the policies in the Republican Party (2)organizing or engaging in protests, Platform, have and can still lead to a betpetitions, boycotts, or strikes;… (5) En- ter America. Matt Kauble gaging in partisan political activities, or Cerritos Resident other activities designed to influence the outcome of an election to Federal office or the outcome of an election to a State or local public office; (6) Participating in, or endorsing, events or activities that are likely to include advocacy for or against political parties, political platforms, political candidates, proposed legislation, or elected officials; (7)Engaging in religious instruction, conducting worship services, providing instruction as part of a program that includes mandatory religious instrucSome pundits and opponents of bition or worship, constructing or operating partisan legislation to expand service and facilities devoted to religious instruction or volunteer opportunities are making false worship; maintaining facilities primarily arguments to mislead the American pub-
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lic about the bill. This is especially ironic given that the bill was co-authored by a Republican in the Senate, was approved with overwhelming bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress, and that has the strong support of Americans of all backgrounds. The legislation (H.R. 1388) called the GIVE Act in the House and the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act in the Senate, is expected to receive a final vote on the House floor early next week. The following fact sheet will help clear up myths about this critical piece of legislation. MYTH #1: This legislation will force young people to participate in mandatory national service. It will also make “service learning” a mandatory part of the curriculum. This is false. This legislation never has included language that would create or require young people to participate in mandatory service programs. Opponents are basing this ridiculous argument on a provision included in H.R. 1388 when it was first introduced that would have created a bipartisan congressional commission to “investigate ways to create a broader commitment to national service” including whether or not “a mandatory service requirement was feasible.” This language was stricken from the bill before it reached the House floor. It is not included in either the GIVE Act as passed by the House, or the Serve America Act as passed by the Senate, and will not be included in the legislation that reaches President Obama’s desk next week. MYTH #2: The bill also includes Youth Engagement Zones that state that “service learning” will be a “mandatory part of the curriculum in all of the secondary schools served by the local educational agency.” This is also false. The legislation does not require service learning as part of a school curriculum. It does contain a new grant program in the service learning section called Youth Engagement Zone programs. These programs provide competitive grants for partnerships between local school districts that serve high-need, low-income students and communitybased organizations or state entities. The legislation simply states that these school based service learning programs should integrate service learning into the curriculum. Service learning uses real world activities to teach students about a certain topic. For example, volunteering in a homeless shelter could supplement a class teaching students about poverty. MYTH #3: This bill places unfair restrictions on people who participate in national service. The legislation does not say that citizens who participate in service cannot do certain things, but rather that a service position funded by taxpayer dollars cannot be used for activities such as lobbying, religious instruction. This is consistent with current regulations, and was inserted into the bill as the Republican Motion to Recommit.
By Randy Economy It’s time for a Voter Revolt here in California next Tuesday. Before I go to the Ballot Box to VOTE NO on Proposition’s 1A to 1F, I want invite all of you to attend a Rally THIS Saturday, May 16th from 10 AM to Noon, on the Lawn Area at Norwalk City Hall at the corner of Imperial Highway and Norwalk Boulevard. This FREE community grassroots rally is being planned by several local community leaders who are fed up with high taxes, and who want to bring accountability and reform to Sacramento. The Rally this Saturday is being planned by several local community leaders, from all walks of life, from all political views. Those planning this event including La Mirada businessman Noel Jaimes, 56th GOP Assembly District Cen-
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tral Committee Members Matt Kauble and Alex Burrola, Cerritos College Trustee Bob Arthur, Retired Bellflower School Board Member Rick Royse, Cerritos business leader Allen G. Wood. Confirmed speakers so far include, (yours truly) Randy Economy, Former Chairman of the 56th AD Democrat Party Central Committee and a lifetime community organizer; Luis Alvarado Chairman, Republican National Hispanic Assembly, Los Angeles; Ted Hayes Founder of Dome Village/Advocate for the Homeless; Rick Royse Business owner, former Bellflower Unified school board member, Cerritos College Trustee Bob Arthur and Sue Arthur, Current President of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce; and Judith Brennan, Former Mayor of Norwalk. We will also have an “open” microphone at the Rally so anyone who wants to be heard, can be heard. We want everyone to bring your homemade signs (“Stop the Props,” “Just Say NO 6 Times,” “Voter Revolt,” “people power,” etc.), and bring your family members, friends and neighbors. I don't know about you, but I have had enough with the politicians in Sacramento! I am tired of backless politicians and
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • MAY 15, 2009 5 faceless millionaire bureaucrats who tax outright lied for several years in a row US voters to death and then claim they as they pretended to balance the state have no alternative but to “make ends budget, when all they were doing was meet” by raising multi-Billions of Dollars digging us deeper and deeper into a cash in NEW taxes. coffin. As such, I intend to make a statement It’s hard to trust the Governor who by voting NO to MORE tax increases and promised to cut up the State's credit card, borrowing in the next Tuesday’s Special after he helped oust our last Governor in election (Props 1A-1F), and to do my part a recall, but has instead actually increased to help organize this grassroots movement our borrowing. to help defeat these measures. Are you not insulted that the only In a previous column, I mentioned that solution presented to us by our Governor I would probably be voting FOR Proposiand State Legislature who created this tion 1F. dilemma is to raise taxes and borrow even But I have changed my mind, and will more money? now be voting NO on Prop. 1F. We have tons of waste in our CaliforInstead of giving “no pay checks” to nia State Budget. The scare campaigns those in Sacramento who cannot balare outrageous in this campaign, and ance our affairs, I much prefer just voting the People will have the final say so on them out of office instead of giving them Tuesday. another “loophole” to sliver through. In the meantime, see you in Norwalk It’s a shame that the once great State on Saturday! Let Freedom Ring! of California has a budget deficit greater than most all the rest of the States combined. It’s a travesty that our California State Legislature actually started accruing this deficit several years back when the 1-800-901-7211 economy was still booming. www.loscerritosnews.net It’s offensive that our Governor and Email editor@cerritosnews.net the Legislature manipulated figures and
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CCPA Review Mingus Big Band True to Their Inspiration By Glen Creason It is fitting that the legacy of the complex and powerful Charles Mingus lives on in a fourteen piece band from New York City called the Mingus Big Band. Mingus, one of the most passionate and influential jazz artists of all time never swayed from his strong beliefs and most certainly took Jazz to new places in his relatively short life. While he died before he reached sixty years of age he left a pretty fair discography including the landmark albums "Mingus Ah Um" and "Blues & Roots" from which the Big Band took all but one song for their Friday night Cerritos appearance. While some might suggest Mingus was the founder of the free jazz movement that is a fork in the road many don’t take. This show danced up to the edge of such experimentation but always returned to more solid ground even if the sound was ricocheting all over the musical solar system. Mingus believed in improvisation as part of the whole and this Big Band does that to perfection. The Mingus Big Band plays every Monday evening in NYC but occasionally tours and this was a rather rare opportunity for aficionados to drink the nectar of Mingus’ marvelous music. This fourteen member ensemble is as solid as a rock, member by member excellent together and alone. They play the Mingus way, handing over solos to everyone in the group that builds up the excitement and leads to paths unknown and enlightening. There are five saxophones, three trombones, three trumpets, a piano, drums and of course, a very busy bass in this group. They all get a chance to stand up and show their chops and even the bandleader changes in this egalitarian
The Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy on South Street in celebration of the merger of the Medicine Shoppe and Lite for Life in the City of Artesia. Participating in the ceremony were (l-r) Jim Richardson, Larry Caballero, Lite for Life Founder Maureen Sullivan and her husband Chris and son Ed, Alan Wood, Elsa Hutchinson, Teresa Estabrook, Mary Ann Wood, Gary Chomiak, Medicine Shoppe owner Stan Winters, Artesia Councilmember John Martin, Geoff Bolt, Chris Holderson, Nancy Narikawa, Miss Cerritos Princess Irantzu Pujadas, Adonliz Woodhouse, Karen Baker, Miss Cerritos Nicole Zambolla, and Steve Chen. setup from bassist Boris Koslov to Craig Handy to Frank Lacy . The brilliant thing about the music is that nothing is predictable and the notes just rush by like rafts in a briskly moving stream, sometimes heading for a waterfall and a torrent of sound played from different angles but forming a deep pool of Jazz in the conclusion. They played “Gun Slinging Bird” with Saxes appropriately dominating, beginning with young Seamus Blake and giving time to Vincent Herring, Abraham Burton and Craig Handy. “Fables of Faubus” was typical of Mingus’ outspoken civil rights expressions with vocal and fiery trombone solo by the amazing Ku-Umba Frank Lacy. There was a relatively mellow period with ballads “Diane,” and “Alice in Wonderland” spiced by great trumpet work from Alex Sipiagan and the muted and swinging “Open Letter to Duke” that allowed the fantastic David Kikoski room to pay his own Ellington homage with the piano. There was a premier of a moody “Put Me In the Dungeon” along with one
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Continued from page 1 discuss organizing a new organization where Artesia’s citizens, government and businesses would again be aware of each other and know what was going on in the city. “We ask that you embrace this Association so that it can function and grow to represent all 900 businesses in Artesia” The Mayor Pro Tem told the group that they as a community need to elected a Board and officers. “We need to elect a president, treasurer and secretary to replace our interim people. When our old chamber was vibrant and strong it was something. I’m hoping we can have a new organization that is vibrant and strong to represent the business community in Artesia. I know we can,” he asserted. “We have to do it for our city and for us.” City Manager Maria Dadian told the
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down 10.7 percent when reporting aberrations were factored out. She said Artesia has been very successful in obtaining grants for many of its redevelopment projects. She said the city is also waiting to see how much stimulus money the city will receive, noting that stimulus funds cannot be used for basic services but only for infrastructure projects. “We rely on our sales tax to operate. Saying that one-third of the city budget is used for community safety [sheriff deputies]. A lot of people believe the city has a property tax. It doesn’t. The property tax on your tax bill belongs to the county. Artesia receives a small portion of it, the rest is allocated throughout the county. The City Manager said right now the city has a balanced budget, which means its expenditures are equal to the city’s income.
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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 council approves it let the job out to bid.” The Mayor Pro tem said he would like to see a drawing in his hands before he votes on it. The City Manager said, the firm was told the yard needed two offices, a restroom, workspace and a place for storage. The rest of it would be blacktopped for vehicles and container storage. “We told them what we needed.” Councilman Larry Nelson said he would like the council to have input at the beginning and not the end. I’d like to know if there is going to be a service bay or lubrication area, or a lift. “I’d like to know what’s going to be in there.” City Attorney Kevin Ennis said the council will get the documents before the project goes out to bid and see for themselves what the yard makeup will be, at which time it can approve or disapprove it. Dadian said the proposed Yard was presently a vacant lot that will be built from the ground up. She said the $2 million is a tentative figure. “I’m not saying the cost will be that much.” Mayor Sally Flowers said she was fearful the cost of the Yard would be $2 million if that was the approved allocation. Martin said until they receive something they wouldn’t know the cost. He personally does not believe the yard will cost $2 million or even $1,5 million. “We just have to wait until we see the plans, and if it is too expensive we can cut back on the project.”
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Norwalk Stymied By La Mirada's Lopez Suburban league championship dashed. By Loren Kopff LA MIRADA-It started out to be the classic Suburban League match-up that many had expected but when the middle of the seventh inning arrived, the Norwalk softball team saw any chances of winning the Suburban League by themselves evaporate. The eight-time, which will now be nine-time, defending league champion La Mirada Matadores scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and blanked the Lancers 7-0 this past Tuesday. Through the first three innings, senior pitcher Stephanie Jimenez had struck out seven and got the other two outs on a pop-up and fly-out. Things were looking good to give Norwalk head coach Paulette Gasporra one of the best birthday presents she has ever had. But La Mirada, the seventh ranked team in the California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section Division II poll, adjusted and came out with a bang as Dana Garcia blooped a single to left field, Lauren Moreno sacrificed her over, then moved to second on an error and Rebecca Walker singled to put the hosts up 2-0. Rhea Cuglietta then dou-
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bled in Walker and the Matadores knew they would not be stopped. In all, Jimenez faced 11 batters in the inning and gave up six hits. "I think they just started to put the ball in position," Gasporra said. "We just tell them what we always tell them," said La Mirada head coach Rich Trujillo. "Just keep swinging at anything close and try to lay off the bad pitches. Hitting is contagious. It's a cliche but that's what happened and we're pretty good hitters. I consider fortunate that we were able to have a big inning against [Stephanie] because she is a pretty good. "We knew she was going to strike a few girls out," Trujillo continued. "We also knew Kim [Lopez] was going to keep the ball around the plate. We just had to score some runs." As stellar as Jimenez was in the early part of the game, so was La Mirada's Lopez. She was pitching a no-hitter until the top of the seventh and other than hitting junior center fielder Alex Lopez to lead off the third, had induced the Norwalk hitters to hit into 12 straight groundouts to begin the game. Of the 21 outs recorded, 16 came via the groundout. Norwalk hitters connected on the first pitch from Lopez five times, the second pitch five times and the third pitch five times. "They were eager to come out swinging and obviously they were eager to score runs," Gasporra said. "You kind of have to tell them to slow the game down a little bit to their speed. La Mirada pretty much would work Stephanie a little bit more than we worked their pitcher. We tried to adjust that." The only hits the Lancers got off of Lo-
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pez were back to back singles from sophomore shortstop Anai Zarate and senior first baseman Michelle Contreras. Meanwhile, the Matadores last two runs of the game were home runs from Walker and Taylor Johnson in the fifth and sixth innings respectively. Although he took over the La Mirada program in 1998, the win over Norwalk was Trujillo's 100th during this nineyear dominance his teams have had over the rest of the league. "I consider Norwalk always tough and I have the upmost respect for Paulette and I have the upmost respect for the Norwalk girls because they always play tough," Trujillo said. "It's never for granted. We're not going to Norwalk [on May 14] thinking 7-0. That's just out of respect." As has been the case with the past few seasons, Norwalk, the eighth ranked team in the division, had it's bye week to prepare for the home and home series with La Mirada. While Trujillo had seen Norwalk a few times throughout the season, Gasporra didn't spend last week scouting the Matadores. Now, the best the Lancers (18-8 overall, 9-2 in the league) can do is force a three-way tie, along with Mayfair, for first place should they win at home on May 14. Then a series of tiebreakers would determine first, second and third place for playoff placements, i.e. first round home games. "Any way we can get a league title, we want a league title," Gasporra said. "Whether it's a split, whether it's shared... and it comes down to how the league is going to decide what they do with a threeway or a two-way tie. You always want the league title outright but I think battling this year like we did last year, the program has improved. "Irregardless of what you know about any player or any team, you still have to get the job done," Gasporra added. "You can have all the stats you want on somebody but you still have to be able to execute."
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John Glenn Strikes Early Cruises past Cerritos to secure seventh straight victory. By Loren Kopff As John Glenn's baseball team was hosting Cerritos last Friday with one week remaining in the regular season, it was easy to see which team was planning for the playoffs and which team was planning on next season. The Eagles knew going in that their playoff aspirations were pretty much alive as they could no worse than a .500 regular season mark, a prerequisite to apply for an at-large bid. The Dons, on the other hand, were mired in an eight-game losing streak in the Suburban League and had lost 13 of their last 15 overall. Glenn would further enhance its playoff resume with an 11-4 victory, scoring seven times in the first two innings combined. The Eagles, who visited Mayfair this past Tuesday, improved to 13-9 overall and 6-4 in the circuit. "Defensively, we're where we want to be," said John Glenn head coach David Cruz. "I think the changes started when we put [freshman John Lemos] at shortstop and it cleaned up a lot of our defense. They've gelled and this is a good time for us to be playing good defense. I like where we're at." Glenn junior pitcher Juan Vera helped his own cause when he singled on the second pitch he saw in the bottom of the first. Eventually, he would score on the first of two errors in the inning and five for the game. Glenn would score four times in the frame, three of which were unearned, off of
junior Rajean Daily, who by far has been the ace of a struggling Cerritos pitching staff. Daily has three of the five victories the Dons have managed this season and has gone the distance five times. Just one week before the Glenn game, Daily scattered five hits in a 3-2 complete game loss to league-leading La Mirada. "Rajean has done a fantastic job this year," Stecher said. "You can't say enough about the job he has done on the mound. If we play behind him and show some heart consistently, he could easily have double figures in wins. He's that good and he has a lot to look forward to." But the defense behind Daily was making it easier for the home team to tack on more runs in the second. Sophomore left fielder Juan Rojas singled and Cerritos thought it would escape further damage after Daily got Vera to hit into a double play. But a walk to senior right fielder Jose Reyes and back to back run scoring hits from senior third baseman Efrain Ramirez and senior second baseman Josh Carr, along with another error, quickly made the score 7-1. That was more than enough for Vera, who was tossing a no-hitter through the first four innings despite yielding an unearned tally in the top of the second. Daily would break up the no-hit party with an infield knock in the top of the fifth. With his pitch count only at 59 through six innings, Vera ran into a speed bump in the seventh when senior third baseman Andy Min singled and scored on a base hit from junior shortstop Matt Kamiyama, the first of three straight singles. Vera finished with 80 pitches and struck out four. Meanwhile, the Eagles, sans senior catcher Enrique Medina, one of the top hitters from last season but a better defensive player, added to their total in the bottom of the sixth with four more runs off of four hits including a two-run single from Vera. Glenn pounded out 10 hits, just the third time the team has had at least 10 hits off of Suburban League pitching. "Having Enrique in there anytime...you think he can hit it over the fence," Cruz said. "He was doing that when he was playing but without him we realized we have to play small ball and we have to gather hits together. But defensively is where we miss him. [Opponents] were afraid to steal and coaches all knew him." Ramirez went three for four while Vera added a pair of hits and evened his record on the mound at 4-4. Glenn began this week tied for third with Bellflower and could finish as high as second place with a sweep over the Monsoons, or as low as fifth. "With four losses [in league], we're going to have to win just to get a respectable position in the playoffs," Cruz said. Daily went two for three and drove in a pair of runs for Cerritos, which will not participate in the playoffs for the 11th straight season. At 5-18 overall, the Dons would need to sweep Bellflower just to match their overall and league victory totals of the last two seasons. But Stecher is still optimistic about next season and with a better attitude, Cerritos could make some noise in the league. "You always think the program as a whole," Stecher said. "We have a lot of juniors coming back and we have a potentially decent corps coming back next year to try to keep them going and have a sense of pride to show up and play. The first two innings they were an utter embarrassment to baseball; a disrespect to baseball. Then they wonder why they get behind and [have to rally] to win."
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Norwalk Stymied By La Mirada's Lopez Suburban league championship dashed. By Loren Kopff LA MIRADA-It started out to be the classic Suburban League match-up that many had expected but when the middle of the seventh inning arrived, the Norwalk softball team saw any chances of winning the Suburban League by themselves evaporate. The eight-time, which will now be nine-time, defending league champion La Mirada Matadores scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and blanked the Lancers 7-0 this past Tuesday. Through the first three innings, senior pitcher Stephanie Jimenez had struck out seven and got the other two outs on a pop-up and fly-out. Things were looking good to give Norwalk head coach Paulette Gasporra one of the best birthday presents she has ever had. But La Mirada, the seventh ranked team in the California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section Division II poll, adjusted and came out with a bang as Dana Garcia blooped a single to left field, Lauren Moreno sacrificed her over, then moved to second on an error and Rebecca Walker singled to put the hosts up 2-0. Rhea Cuglietta then doubled in Walker and the Matadores knew
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off of junior Rajean Daily, who by far has been the ace of a struggling Cerritos pitching staff. Daily has three of the five victories the Dons have managed this season and has gone the distance five times. Just one week before the Glenn game, Daily scattered five hits in a 3-2 complete game loss to league-leading La Mirada. "Rajean has done a fantastic job this year," Stecher said. "You can't say enough about the job he has done on the mound. If we play behind him and show some heart consistently, he could easily have double figures in wins. He's that good and he has a lot to look forward to." But the defense behind Daily was making it easier for the home team to tack on more runs in the second. Sophomore left fielder Juan Rojas singled and Cerritos thought it would escape further damage after Daily got Vera to hit into a double play. But a walk to senior right fielder Jose Reyes and back to back run scoring hits from senior third baseman Efrain Ramirez and senior second baseman Josh Carr, along with another error, quickly made the score 7-1. That was more than enough for Vera, who was tossing a no-hitter through the first four innings despite yielding an unearned tally in the top of the second. Daily would break up the no-hit party with an infield knock in the top of the fifth. With his pitch count only at 59 through six innings, Vera ran into a speed bump in the seventh when senior third baseman Andy Min singled and scored on a base hit from junior shortstop Matt Kamiyama, the first of three straight singles. Vera finished with 80 pitches and struck out four. Meanwhile, the Eagles, sans senior catcher Enrique Medina, one of the top hitters from last season but a better defensive player, added to their total in the bottom of the sixth with four more runs off of four hits including a two-run single from Vera. Glenn pounded out 10 hits, just the third time the team has had at least 10 hits off of Suburban League pitching. "Having Enrique in there anytime... you think he can hit it over the fence," Cruz said. "He was doing that when he was playing but without him we realized we have to play small ball and we have to gather hits together. But defensively is where we miss him. [Opponents] were afraid to steal and coaches all knew him." Ramirez went three for four while Vera added a pair of hits and evened his record on the mound at 4-4. Glenn began this week tied for third with Bellflower and could finish as high as second place with a sweep over the Monsoons, or as low as fifth. "With four losses [in league], we're going to have to win just to get a respectable position in the playoffs," Cruz said. Daily went two for three and drove in a pair of runs for Cerritos, which will not participate in the playoffs for the 11th straight season. At 5-18 overall, the Dons would need to sweep Bellflower just to match their overall and league victory totals of the last two seasons. But Stecher is still optimistic about next season and with a better attitude, Cerritos could make some noise in the league. "You always think the program as a whole," Stecher said. "We have a lot of juniors coming back and we have a potentially decent corps coming back next year to try to keep them going and have a sense of pride to show up and play. The first two innings they were an utter embarrassment to baseball; a disrespect to baseball. Then they wonder why they get behind and [have to rally] to win."
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Continued from page 1 sight, and wants to give a shout-out to his brother Richard in Pico Rivera and his sister Rebecca in Whittier. Carole Van Bogelen has been completely blind since birth, as has Laura Russell. Wayne Thompson, born blind, runs an Internet radio show every Friday from his home studio, where he maintains 24,000 music files. Marcia Wong was born blind in Jamaica. Jason Eien, born sighted in Orange County, lost his sight when he was shot at the age of seven. Sharon Rainwater, a resident of Los Angeles, napped for two hours and woke blinded by a stroke. Each of them faces blindness as an individual. Each of them invites you down to bowl with them because it’s fun. The bowlers only concessions to their handicap are guide rails and a sighted assistant to man the computer console. No gutter bumpers are used. Guide rails run from the ball retriever to the head of the lane. Hartley often acts as coach, calling out results from behind the bowlers and suggesting ways to improve their form. The Norwalk Lions Club chipped in to buy the guide rails. Together with other Lions Clubs in West Covina and North Pasadena, the Norwalk Lions provide continuing support for the league, known as Journey for the Blind. The team is past national champs, and Jason Eien is past national singles champ. But sending a team to that national competition strains the league’s finances. This year it will cost about $4000 to cover round trip airfare, meals and hotel rooms. So far, the league has raised about half the cost. The only blind bowling league in Southern California, Journey for the Blind is always looking for more support because its members live on restricted incomes of $800 to $1100 a month on average. No one is turned away for inability to pay the
modest $10 weekly bowling fee. Currently, there are six teams in the league, with four players per team. The league needs sponsors to cover the cost of a team ($160 - $200 monthly) or an individual ($40 monthly). They’re selling pens for $4 each. Team members are spreading the word through school visits and public speaking. As he has done three times in the past, Rob Hartley will bowl a 24-hour marathon later this month or next to raise funds for the league. Over the course of the marathon, he will drink 12 pounds of liquid, eat 10 pounds of food and use the restroom twice. He’s looking for sponsors, and for challengers to play against him. If you are interested in starting a blind bowling league in your area, Hartley will be happy to help you get one started. For more information, call Hartley at Keystone Lanes at 562-868-3261 and ask for Rob. Or call Hartley’s cell phone at 951-255-0705. To listen to Wayne Thompson’s Friday 8-10 pm radio show, visit Radio Look-up at www.billsparks.org and click on the “Listen live to ‘The Legend.’” link. Keystone Lanes is located at 11459 East Imperial Highway, just east of Firestone Boulevard, in the city of Norwalk. For more information, visit its website at www.keystonelanes.com or call 562-8683261.
Cerritos Sheriff's Crime Summary April 27-May 3, 2009 Twenty-two Part I felony crimes were investigated last week, down from twentyfour the previous week. Robberies and vehicle thefts were up, commercial burglaries remained the same, and vehicle and residential burglaries were lower. Calls for service were also down from 322 as 313 were handled by field person-
nel. The 2009 weekly average in calls for service is currently 322. Two robberies were logged. On Tuesday April 27 at 9:07 p.m. a shoplifting incident at a department store in the Los Cerritos Center escalated to a robbery when the suspect fought with employees. He was subsequently controlled and arrested. The second case involved two teens on Thursday April 30 at 3:20 p.m. when a sixteen year-old took a wallet from a fourteen year-old in the 11800 block of Del Amo Boulevard. Residential burglaries dropped by one case. In the sole crime last week, jewelry was removed from a residence after entry via an open/unlocked door or window. The 2009 weekly average in this category is now 2.2. Remember, the hot weather is coming and residents are known to leave doors and windows open for ventilation. Unfortunately, residential burglars know this too. Two commercial burglaries were again recorded. A keyboard was stolen from a school and no loss could be
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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF NORWALK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDING The City of Norwalk will conduct a public hearing by the Community Development Department on May 22, 2009, at 4 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, City of Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California, to review opportunities for NSP funding from the State of California. The State of California has received $145 million in NSP funding to address abandoned and foreclosed homes. The State has announced that the City of Norwalk is eligible to receive up to $1,340,249 in NSP funding that may be used for the following activities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Establish financing mechanisms for the purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed homes and residential properties, including such mechanisms as soft-seconds, loan loss reserves, and shared-equity loans for low- and moderate-income homebuyers; Purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties; Establish land banks for homes that have been foreclosed upon; Demolish blighted structures; and Redevelop demolished or vacant properties.
Housing Activities: receiving NSP funding must provide and improve permanent residential structures that will be occupied by a household whose income is at or below 120% of area median income (LMMH). Area Benefit Activities: receiving NSP funding must benefit all the residents of a primarily residential area in which at least 51% of the residents have incomes at or below 120% of area median income (LMMA). Limited Clientele Activities: receiving NSP funding must serve a limited clientele whose incomes are at or below 120% of area median income (LMMC). In addition to the funding noted above, the State has set aside 25% of the $145 million in NSP funds for targeted, over-the-counter subgrants to eligible applicants who will specifically target households at 50% or less of AMI as beneficiaries of these funds. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments prior to the date of the hearing to: City of Norwalk, Community Development Department, City of Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California, by May 22, 2009. Information may be obtained or a public file on NSP activities may be reviewed, at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, except Norwalk City Hall is open only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on every other Friday. Bing H. Hyun, Planning Manager, can be contacted at (562) 929-5744 or by email at bhyun@ ci.norwalk.ca.us. If you plan on attending the public hearing and need a special accommodation because of a sensory or mobility impairment/disability, or have a need for an interpreter, please contact Bing H. Hyun, Planning Manager, at (562) 929-5744 to arrange for those accommodations to be made. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to assure accessibility at the meeting. The City of Norwalk promotes fair housing and makes all programs available to low- and moderate-income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status, or disability. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/15/2009
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 044055 (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: JOSE JUAN HERNANDEZ AND MARTHA ANGELICA HERNANDEZ, 4101 LAKEWOOD BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 (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: ARTURO HIPOLITO AND ADELINA HERNANDEZ, 4101 LAKEWOOD BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: ALL STOCK IN TRADE, INCLUDING INVENTORY, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MERCHANDISE, FIXTURES, GOODWILL, AND TRADE NAME AND TRANSFER OF ON SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE, LICENSE NUMBER 41-413414 of that certain business known as LA POSADA RESTAURANT, and is located at: 4101 LAKEWOOD BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 (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.: 044055, 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: MAY 5, 2009 ARTURO HIPOLITO AND ADELINA HERNANDEZ, Buyer(s) PCTS LA148218 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 5/15/09
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia will hold a Regular Planning Commission Meeting in the City Council Chambers of the Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following item(s): Case No. 2009-11 Conditional Use Permit Modification and Design Review 18525 Pioneer Boulevard Rajdhani Restaurant, 18525 Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval to modify a conditional use permit and design review approval to enclose an outdoor dining area for the property located at 18525 Pioneer Boulevard in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. Resolution No. 2009-12P Case No. 2009-12
Conditional Use Permit Modification 17510 Pioneer Boulevard
Jonathan Matson, 13271 South Street, Cerritos CA 90701 A request for approval to modify a conditional use permit to expand the size of an existing office use on the second floor of an existing commercial center located at 17510 Pioneer Boulevard in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. Resolution No. 2009-13P Case No. 2009-13
Conditional Use Permit 17828 Pioneer Boulevard
Jonathan Matson, 13271 South Street, Cerritos CA 90701 A request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a service and professional use on the ground floor for the property located at 17828 Pioneer Boulevard in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. Resolution No. 2009-14P Case No. 2009-14
Variance, Conditional Use Permit, Design Review 17022 Roseton Avenue
Michelle Fellen, 2903-H Saturn Street, Brea CA 92821 A request for approval of a variance to allow for the construction of a ten (10) feet high block wall, a conditional use permit and design review to install a back-up generator as accessory equipment to an existing wireless communication monopole for the property located at 17022 Roseton Avenue in the Light Manufacturing and Industrial (M-1) Zone.. Resolution No. 2009-15P Case No. 2009-16
Tentative Parcel Map No. 70937, Conditional Use Permit and Design Review 11727 Arkansas Street
Total Environmental Management Inc. 11727 Arkansas Street, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map No. 70937 to consolidate three (3) separate parcels of land into one (1) parcel of land; a conditional use permit to allow for a warehouse use; and a design review approval for exterior site improvements for the property located at 11727 Arkansas Street in the Light Manufacturing and Industrial (M-1) Zone. Resolution No. 2009-16P Resolution No. 2009-17P Case No. 2009-17
Artesia’s Downtown Design Guidelines 18747 Clarkdale Avenue
City of Artesia, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval of the City of Artesia Downtown Design Guidelines. Resolution No. 2008-18P Case No. 2009-20
Code Amendment 18747 Clarkdale Avenue
City of Artesia, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval of a code amendment to amend the Artesia Municipal Code to allow ministerial approval of color improvements for all zones in the City of Artesia. Resolution No. 2009-20P Case No. 2009-21
General Plan Amendment, Zone Map Amendment 18747 Clarkdale Avenue
City of Artesia, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval that includes the following two components: 1.) General Plan Amendment: a request to amend the Land Use Element of the Artesia General Plan to change the land use designation from Commercial General to Low Density Residential for the properties located along the north side of Hibbing Street; 2.) Zone Map Amendment: a request to amend the Artesia Zoning Map to rezone properties located along the north side of Hibbing Street from Commercial General (C-G) to Single- Family Residential (R-1) Zone. Resolution No. 2009-21P If you challenge any of these proposals in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Artesia Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their opinion on the matters listed above.
NOTICE OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLISHED: May 15, 2009
Okina Dor, Associate Planner
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/15/2009
FOR THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
(NOTICIA PARA UNA AUDIENCIA PUBLICA) In accordance with the State of California Health and Safety Code Section 33431, notice is hereby given that City of Hawaiian Gardens and the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a joint public hearing pertaining to the item listed below: DATE OF HEARING: TIME OF HEARING: LOCATION OF HEARING:
HEARING ITEM:
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2009 6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter City Council Chambers City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HAWAIIAN GARDEN HOMES, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 12 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOW AND LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
Copies of the proposed DDA and Summary Report prepared in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 33433 may be reviewed in the City Hall Lobby located at 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, California between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. INVITATION TO BE HEARD Those persons desiring to testify in favor of or in opposition to the proposal listed above will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing. If you challenge the subject application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence submitted to the City Council at, or prior to the public hearing.
NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after May 21st, 2009 @ 12:00 pm, property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts and miscellaneous boxes, belonging to the following. Name CHAD R HOLLOWAY NELSON SANCHEZ SHAWN R. TRUBY JOE MENCHACA ELIZABETH VOTAVA NOEL CLARKE CASEY KEMP JUDY BREY LAURIE BREY REBECCA L LARA EDGAR INIGUEZ HOMER PORTER RAYMOND MONTEL JR MIGNON GAFFORD FREDERIC MIDDLETON IVAN NORMANDO MUNGIA DARLENE VILLEGAS STEVEN L. JONES TRINICE WALKER DANNY PUERTAS COMPANY UNIT
Unit Number A109 A154 A179 A237 A271 A341 B132 B186 B213 B234A B244 B267 B288 B311 B317 B699 B701 B717 B761 B835 A164
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/7/09 and 5/14/09
Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Administrator’s Office at (562) 420-2641, Ext. 201. Si desea obtener mas informacion, llame a la Oficina del Administrador Municipal (562) 420-2641, Ext. 201. Sue Underwood City Clerk
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/15/09 adn 5/22/09
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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0009521 Title Order No. 09-8-038078 APN No. 7056-019-029 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/31/2004. 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, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ELMER A NEPOMUCENO AND MELINDA C NEPOMUCENO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP dated 03/31/2004 and recorded 04/12/04, as Instrument No. 04 0871519, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County State of California, will sell on 05/29/2009 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona 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: 20136 RHODA CIRCLE, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. 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 $599,597.44. 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 with out 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 at provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon at provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 05/06/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 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. FEI # 1006.48972 5/08, 5/15, 5/22/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-09-238964-RM Loan # 0003699378 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/4/2006. 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): NOVEL STOKES AND CYNTHIA P. STOKES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/13/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2281335 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/28/2009 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: $673,113.12 The purported property address is: 13666 FELSON ST CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7022-010-032 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: 4/27/2009 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: 619-645-7711 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# 3082112 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009
Notice of Trustee's Sale TS#CA-0901849-CS Order#090091910-CA-LGI Loan#9800578875 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2006. 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. Trustor(s): KATHERINE Y MAUTIER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 10/27/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2387144 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/28/2009 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: $438,783.55 The purported property address is: 12249 ACADEMY WAY ARTESIA, CA 90701 Assessors Parcel No. 7054-009-034 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: 05/08/2009 Windsor Management Co. Cindi Stewart, 15253 Avenue of Science San Diego, CA 92128 1-858451-7322 In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3073138 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No . 228330CA Loan No. 3011043811 Title Order No. 602113380 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/13/2006. 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 06/04/2009 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09/20/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 2089787, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: LUISA GERES AND FLORENCIO GERES, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's 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. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 15 OF TRACT NO. 25764, IN THE CITY OF ARTESIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 673, PAGE(S) 92 TO 94 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $516,405.80 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 11661 ARKANSAS STREET ARTESIA, CA 90701 APN Number: 7014-005-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1 st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 0514-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3100642 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009
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COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • MAY 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. 05-FMS-61287 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/9/2006. 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. On May 29, 2009, at 10:30 AM, AT WEST SIDE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BOULEVARD, in the City of NORWALK, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by TERRY D TRAYLOR, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustors, recorded on 6/16/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1325859, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier's check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 7012-027-066 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 12942 MAUI COURT CERRITOS, CA 90703. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $711,412.58. Dated: 11/8/2008 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By MELISSA HJORTEN, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www. rtrustee.com ASAP# 3086139 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-09-248035-BL Loan # 0007892600 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/30/2008. 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): ERIN K. ASCHENBACH, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 2/6/2008 as Instrument No. 20080220444 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 6/4/2009 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: $384,899.21 The purported property address is: 5813 HAZELBROOK AVENUE LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 Assessors Parcel No. 7168-011-015 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: 5/14/2009 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: 619-645-7711 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# 3083071 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009
T.S. No. 09-10435-11 Loan No. 15850712/ RILEY Notice of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/23/2006. 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. A public auction to sell the highest bidder for 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed to trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the notice of sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: DEBORAH RILEY, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation recorded 3/31/2006 as instrument No. 06 0688441 in Book, Page and rerecorded on --- as ---, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 5/29/2009 at 10:30AM 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: $661,758.97, estimated. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13150 ROSE STREET, CERRITOS, CA 90703 A.P.N.: 7027-005-003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Date: 05/01/2009 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 720-9200 Foreclosure Dept. Fax (949) 608-0130 Sale Information Only (714) 573-1965 MAGGIE F. SALAC, FORECLOSURE OFFICER P565165 5/8, 5/15, 05/22/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 09-0009929 Title Order No. 09-8-039886 Investor/Insurer No. 1697566520 APN No. 7028-022-019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/14/2004. 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, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JIWOO HAN, A SINGLE MAN, dated 12/14/2004 and recorded 12/17/04, as Instrument No. 04 3269292, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 06/05/2009 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: 18714 CECELIA COURT, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. 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 $383,890.66. 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: 05/12/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3077564 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-06-63867-MS Loan # 0324438779 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/6/2005. 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 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): PAUL DORTCH AND CYNTHIA EDWARDSDORTCH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/15/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1668715 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/28/2009 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: $389,541.38 The purported property address is: 5702 FANWOOD AVE LAKEWOOD, CA 90713 Assessors Parcel No. 7166-006-031 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5 ( c), the beneficiary or authorized agent declares as follows: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE DECLARATION BENEFICIARY DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH (OR EXCEPTION FROM) CIVIL CODE 2923.5(c) AND AUTHORIZATION OF AGENT Borrower(s): Paul Dortch and Cynthia Edwards-Dortch Servicer: HomEq Servicing Property: 5702 Fanwood Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713 Loan No.: 0324438779 The undersigned beneficiary' or authorized agent for the beneficiary hereby represents and declares that a notice of default ( NOD ) was recorded prior to September 6, 2008 and that the NOD has not been rescinded. Check the applicable box and fill in any blanks so that the trustee/ foreclosure agent or their authorized agent can insert, on the beneficiary s behalf, the applicable declaration in the notice of sale required pursuant to Civil Code 2923.5(c)]: The beneficiary or beneficiary s authorized agent, has contacted the borrower pursuant to Civil Code 2923.5(c) (contact provision to assess the borrowers financial situation and explore options for the borrower to avoid foreclosure ). State the date contact with the borrower(s) was accomplished: March 23, 2007. The undersigned authorizes trustee, foreclosure agent and/or their authorized agent to sign, on behalf of the beneficiary, the notice of sale containing the declaration required pursuant to Civil Code 2923.5(c). Dated: March 10, 2009 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 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. 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: (877) 867-7378 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# 3087183 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA08-189156-BL Loan # 2890840 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/17/2006. 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): EMMA MATA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 9/1/2006 as Instrument No. 06-1959398 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/28/2009 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: $323,262.39 The purported property address is: 20810 ALBURTIS AVE LAKEWOOD, CA 90715 Assessors Parcel No. 7059-022-023 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5 ( c), the beneficiary or authorized agent declares as follows: See the attached Declaration marked as Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference. 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 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. 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: (888) 841-8803 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# 3087164 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009 Notice of Trustee's Sale TS#CA-0901877-CS Order#090103592-CA-LGI Loan#9800343569 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/25/2005. 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 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. Trustor(s): *ANNIE D LEDESMA*, A SINGLE WOMAN AND *JE B BILLONES*, A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/14/2005 as Instrument No. 05-2213236 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 6/4/2009 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: $458,170.75 The purported property address is: 6113 PIMENTA AVENUE LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 Assessors Parcel No. 7160-002-040 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: 5/15/2009 Windsor Management Co. Jeannine Girard , 15253 Avenue of Science San Diego, CA 92128 1-858451-7322 In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3081269 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009
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