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HMG-CN INVESTIGATION:

‘Megataxers’ Hang $516 Million in Bonds on Pasadena Unified The pattern of violating Government, Education, and Elections Codes mirror those HMG-CN has exposed inside other Districts.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION AT ARTESIA CEMETERY ALTER DE OFERENDAS: Alter of offering at the Artesia Cemetery, the cemetery hosted a movie night and over 150 visitors attended, and enjoyed discounted meals, drinks and a movie.

Carpenters Memorabilia at Downey Library By Tammye McDuff To honor the career of Richard and Karen Carpenter, one of the greatest music duos of our time, the Downey City Library has established the Carpenters Collection.

Long Beach, where they were both enrolled. That group was also short-lived. Phenomenal success was just around the corner, though. Richard and Karen signed a contract with A&M record in 1969. Their first single, "Ticket to Ride,"

Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit by Gaming Tribes Against Cardrooms By Brian Hews Last week, the California Fourth District Court of Appeals affirmed a San Diego Superior Court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought by several gaming tribes against Southern California cardrooms; the Gardens, Commerce, and Bicycle Casinos are included in that list. The Court held that the tribes

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BY BRIAN HEWS AND THE IRISHMAN HMG-CN’s exposé has outlined the malfeasance of the Megataxers and their school board allies in passing bonds. We have outlined the corruption in Bassett Unified’s $50 million bond, with a cost to taxpayers of $96 million; Citrus College’s $298 million bond, with a cost of half billion; Duarte Unified’s $79 million bond, with a cost of $148 million; Inglewood Unified's $240 million bond, with a cost of nearly half billion. All told, $670 million in bonds, over $1.3 billion in costs to taxpayers. We have revealed school board members using illegal processes to approve bonds, rubber-stamped by their chosen law firms. We have found violations of the State’s Education Code and Elections code. Exposed District

officials in a conflict of interest position, opening political committees acting as treasurers in charge of the cash. Finally, we exposed blatant conflicts of interest between firms donating large sums of cash to the bond committees, and then landing lucrative contacts for construction after the bond passes. Now we look into Pasadena Unified, but first, some background. Ever play checkers? In 2016, San Francisco Unified School District not only passed Proposition A for the authority to issue $744 million in public school bonds, at a cost of well over $1 Billion, the Board also placed Proposition N on the ballot to allow non-citizen voting in school board elections. Proposition N allowed parents, legal guardians, and caretakers of children to vote in school board elections and bond elections. Professor Keith Shirey provided profound insight, “Plato’s greatest of lessons is that virtue must be caught, it cannot be taught.” Confucius also advised, “If your plan is for one year,

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DOWNEY NATIVES Richard and Karen Carpenter's music memorabilia on display now through the end of April 2022. In 1963, the Carpenter family moved to Downey, where Richard and Karen attended Downey High School. They helped form an instrumental trio in 1965, which won a battle of the bands at the Hollywood Bowl. The group was signed to a recording contract, but their songs were never released. After disbanding, Richard and Karen formed a new vocal group at California State University,

was a modest hit, but their next release, "Close to You," was a number one best-seller, with over one million copies bought. During the next several years, the Carpenters achieved fame with a string of top-40 hits and sold-out concerts around the world. They were three-time Grammy winners, made numerous television appearances, even debuting their own television se-

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PICO RIVERA CONSIDERS NAMING RIGHTS FOR MINI-PITCH THE PICO RIVERA Council, at their last meeting, considered entering into a naming rights contract for their new mini-pitch soccer field with the Roldan Brothers; Christian, Alex, and Cesar. Christian and Alex are both pro soccer players; Cesar is L.A. Galaxy coach. All are from Pico Rivera. See page 4.

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Downey Students Display Artwork for Day of the Dead

SCE Begins Time of Use Rate Plans By Tammye McDuff

A COMMUNITY OFRENDA was created by a seventh generation altarista Rosanna Esparza Ahrens, daughter of Ofelia Esparza, the grande dame of ofrendas worldwide.

By Tammye McDuff Student artwork from the Downey Unified School District was part of the more than 75 displayed pieces along with a community ‘ofrenda’ altar at this past weekend’s Dia de los Muertos Art Festival at the Downey Theater, hosted by the Downey Arts Coalition. Student entries which included paintings, mixed-media and 25 clay ‘calaveras’ skulls fired and painted during the arts class at Columbus High School, were featured in an outdoor display. Eloisa Ball, curator of the student work reported approximately 53 art pieces, one altar, and 25 ceramic skulls. Entries come from Downey’s three public high schools, four middle schools, and five elementary schools, as well as

surrounding schools in Whittier, Bellflower, and Santa Fe Springs, with an entry from a student attending East LA City College. Charlotte Berhow, a fourth-grader from Lewis Elementary School says she participated because her grandmother celebrates Dia de los Muertos. Berhow created an image of a calaveras (skull) on canvas using varied media. A community ofrenda was created outside of the Downey Civic Theatre in the Plaza, created by seventh generation altarista Rosanna Esparza Ahrens, the daughter of Ofelia Esparza, the grande dame of ofrendas, worldwide. Downey residents contributed family photographs and items of nostalgia to make it a real ofrenda.

Beginning November 1, 2021, Southern California Edison will convert over two million residential customers to Time-of-Use rate plans in six month increments that will continue through April 2022. Time of Use [TOU] rate plans benefit customers who can shift some or most electricity usage away from times of day when electricity costs more to deliver. If you are able to manage your energy habits, one of SCE’s TOU plans may be the best fit for your home. Rates on a TOU plan are based on the time of day and the season. TOU plans can help manage energy costs. By taking advantage of lower rates during off-peak and super off-peak periods, you can avoid higher weekday rates when energy resources are in demand. SCE offers three TOU options for residential customers. Plans include ‘OnPeak’ periods from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm or 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A TOU ‘Prime’ rate plan is set specifically for customers with plug-in EVs, residential batteries or other clean energy technologies. Under the plan, customers are charged more for electricity use between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. and less during the rest of the 24-hour period. For June through September, off-peak rate is 27 cents per kilowatt-hour. The peak rate is 43 cents per kilowatt-hour on weekdays, and 35 cents on weekends. For winter rates, rates from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. are 38 cents on weekdays and weekends, while at other times the rates are between 26 cents and 29 cents. Time of use rates are lower earlier in the day and late at night, when demand is

lower and more clean energy is available. The rates are higher when energy demand increases, usually from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. or from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., depending on the rate plan chosen by customers. Will ratepayers’ bills go up? That depends on whether they use more electricity during peak hours or less. The customer can skip the time of use plan and stick with the tiered rate structure, which charges for total electricity used with different rates by usage, not the time electricity is drawn. Since the program roll-out began in 2017, about 900,000 SCE households have enrolled. The rate of customer optouts has been 13%. Between November 2021 and April 2022 phase-in, SCE expects the opt-out rate to climb to 15% to 20%. During that time, the company hopes to transition a total of 2.3 million households. If you use most of your electricity before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m., you can take advantage of lower rates. The change is in how the electricity usage is charged. This is not a program that would turn off power for residential customers or lead to blackouts. An SCE representative stated “It is part of a statewide effort to try to influence customer behaviors, reward customers for moving energy use away from prime usage periods.”

Artesia HS Girls Volleyball Make Playoffs

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THE ARTESIA HIGH girls volleyball team will be going back to the CIF-Southern Section playoffs for the first time since 2010. From left to right: junior outside hitter Alexis Brazil, junior outside hitter Andrea Arzate, junior opposite hitter Jennelle Ceburon, senior middle blocker Magaly Zeferino, senior setter Kira Magdaleno, senior middle blocker Melissa Lopez, senior libero Stacey Garcia and senior defensive specialist Stephanie Avina. Not pictured is freshman outside hitter Rylee Asumbrado.

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Drive-Thru Food Giveaway in Artesia By Tammye McDuff The City of Artesia will hold a drive-thru food giveaway on Friday, November 12 at Artesia Park in the Elaine Avenue parking lot. No eligibility is required. Attendees can drive-thru and receive food being distributed in response to COVID-19. The distribution will occur from 9:00 am - 12 noon, with the line formation beginning at 8:30 am. Enter the line from 183rd Street and Bloomfield Avenue Head west on South Street. According to a new study by USC Dornsife’s Public Exchange, nearly one million Los Angeles County residents are still struggling. Food insecurity continues to pre-pandemic levels, with more than one in ten Angelenos still fraught with financial uncertainty. The research found that adults who remained food insecure in the first two quarters of 2021 were low-income women, and Latinos between the ages of 18 and 40 years of age. Just one in four food-insecure households was receiving food assistance benefits as of June 2021. More than a third of them live in “food deserts” — low-income areas with poor

access to supermarkets and large grocery stores. An Associated Press review of bulk distribution numbers from hundreds of food banks across the country revealed a clear downward trend in the amount of food handed out across the country, starting in the spring of 2021 as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout took hold and closed sectors of the economy began to reopen. "It’s come down, but it’s still incredibly high,” said Katie Fitzgerald, COO of Feeding America, a nonprofit organization that coordinates the efforts of more than 200 food banks across the country. Fitzgerald stated that despite the decrease, the amount of food being distributed by Feeding America's partner food banks remained more than 55% above pre-pandemic levels. “We’re worried (food insecurity) could increase all over again,” she added. Feeding America projects that 42 million people including 13 million children, will experience food insecurity this year. Many people who the pandemic has most impacted were food insecure or at risk of food insecurity before COVID-19 and are facing greater hardship since COVID-19.

INCENTIVISING PERFECT ATTENDANCE

PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Reia Harding a senior who transferred to Tracy High School from Cerritos, won the first week of November's Money Monday. By Tammye McDuff Traditionally, a perfect attendance award is given in schools as a way to honor students who have never missed a day of school. Supporters believe that the award promotes education by encouraging students to attend class and be recognized for their efforts. Attendance incentives are most effective when part of a comprehensive approach that includes outreach to families. Incentives should be part of creating a school-wide culture of attendance and accompanied by a deep commitment to ensuring students are engaged in the classroom once they show up. Students in elementary schools have been awarded the designation of becoming a STAR [Studious, Thoughtful, Accountable and Respectful] student. They earn a gold T-shirt saying “I am a STAR student.” Their picture is displayed on the television in the school lobby while other elementary schools may offer and extra 15 minute recess on Fridays supervised by the Principal. The students enjoy the attention from their principal and the teacher gets an extra-long lunch break.

A middle school in the OC improved its on-time attendance with an interclass competition that promised a pizza party to the first class with enough days of perfect attendance to spell out the words “Perfect Punctuality.” However, when it comes to high school, the award must be one of merit. That is why Tracy High School rewards perfect attendance with a monetary incentive. Money Monday promotes attendance where the winning student's name is drawn at random and must have perfect attendance for the week. Statistics suggest the incentive programs are working. In Central Pennsylvania, students receive a pre-paid gift card; in West Virginia, it's a chance to win $1,000; in Fort Meyers, Florida, students are enticed with memberships at the local skateboard park; a school in Fort Worth, Texas, offers a $2,000 shopping spree and in Albuquerque, New Mexico the grand prize for attendance is a new car. Congratulations to Reia Harding as this week's Money Monday Winner and the first winner for the month of November! Harding is a senior and transferred to Tracy High School from Cerritos High. Keep it going!

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First Senator to 'Flip the Coin' at Downey-Warren Game

SENATOR BOB ARCHULETA took part in the ceremonial coin toss before the varsity game between rivals Downey High and Warren High in front of a sold-out crowd on Downey's home field on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Archuleta was the first state senator to flip the coin for the rival game. He was joined by Downey Mayor Claudia Frometa (3rd from right) Mayor Pro Tem Blanca Pacheco (far right) and Los Angeles Chargers Tight End Stephen Anderson (left). Referees used the senator's 82nd Airborne coin. Warren defeated Downey 26-16 to remain undefeated.

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their main source of information and headwinds facing community their connection to the community. newspapers, the Legislature gave news To advertise Keeping news publishers strong publishers a one-year exemption, but call 562-407-3873 is in the interest not only of the when the extension ends in December press, but of our greater democracy. 2020, publishers will be forced When they lack a steady flow of to classify newspaper carriers as information, communities suffer a slew employees. This significant change to a business of ailments, from declining citizen engagement to increased corruption and practice that has been in place for more declining government performance. than 100 years will have the effect Fewer people run for office and fewer of increasing the cost of newspaper people vote. delivery by as much as 85%, a burden At a time when California’s that is unsustainable for small publishers unemployment rate is alarming, lack that have also recently been hit with of legislative action to extend the advertising revenue declines of 30% to 50% as a result of the coronavirus crisis. exemption for newspaper carriers will cause even more job losses. If Local publishers have sounded the publishers are forced to limit circulation alarm with California lawmakers, but areas for financial reasons, they will so far, they have not taken any steps to have to reconfigure carrier routes, address the devastating impact this will reduce home deliveries and cease daily have on both publishers and readers. publication, which means thousands of Small community and ethnic HAPPY HALLOWEEN Karen Wilson and her husband were hosts to over 300 parents and children this Halloween to safely usher in the holiday season. Far right is Cerritos Councilman Frank Yokoyama. and Democrats among ex-felons who are not Black. PROP 17 The population of parolees in Cali ((1,/* 4 -07,/* 02 $05 ByContinued horned purple people eater. Tammye McDuff from page 1 fornia is disproportionately Black and Of course, there were animated ghosts Latino. In 2016, 26% of California’s the Cerritos right to vote. (At the time, in Florida, and ghouls including three seven-foot tall Neighborhood Watch Zone parole population was Black (even all felons even if they’d completed versions of Count Dracula, not to forget 54, which -encompasses almost 900 though only 6% of California’s overall their prison sentence - were disqualithe dangling witches and screaming homes, hosted over 300 parents and population was) and 40% of California’s fied fromonvoting.) A study of this policy skeletons. They even decorated the entire children Halloween to safely usher in parole population was Latino. In Cali 6(2 $(%23 0) 5%-,48 !(26,&( the found that the partisan affiliations of ex- garage door as a 3D graveyard photo op holiday season. fornia, Black voters and Latino voters, %.,-8 7/(' 1(2%4(' felons matched partisan trends backdrop. Theroughly hosts were Neighborhood Watch according to the California Public Policy observedand in member the general public, with A local preschool organized a PikaCaptain of the Cerritos 9 %34 2,(/'-8 2(7 Institute, tend to vote Democrat by a the overwhelming of Black chu Trunk-or-Treat for little ghouls, Community Safety majority Committee, Karen 9 !%.( %8 !(26,&( significant margin. ex-felons as Democrats and a there were bean bag games and a list of Wilson andregistering her husband However, most research also sug9 2(( 34,.%4(3 roughly even split between Republicans 20 neighboring homes that were safely “We get involved with all of our gests that voter turnout amongst pa9 -- "81(3 0) (1%,2 neighbors,” stated Wilson, “Our meetings decorated and participating in giving out rolees would be very low. The Florida treats. have almost 200 people who participate. " study mentioned above found that, Captain Scott Miller and Cerritos Fire But this Halloween, loseveryone cerritos wanted among those eligible to vote, only 16 community Station #35 rolled up with one of their to join in the celebration. It was a great percent of black ex-felons and 12 pernewspaper decorated engines. They talked to parents big gathering of our community. It was cent of all other felons voted in the 2016 and children about how to trick-or-treat amazing!! Everybody was brought toelection. %&,),& 0%34 ,*+7%8 safely, gave out candy, and showed off gether for a safe holiday. Another study found that only ~13 Follow us! the truck, “Mrs. Wilson is the one who The Wilsons are@cerritosnews always known for percent of ex-felons in Iowa who had !" " ! " always invites us to community events; their yard decorations, but this year they gotten their right to vote restored in we really enjoyed handing out candy, even out-decorated themselves. 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politically, only a handful of races were Cerritos Seeksvotes in decided by Library less than 10,000 recent years. Teen Volunteers Currently, 19 states allow parolees

to vote. The passage of prop 17 would The Cerritos Library Volunteen probe perhaps the most progressive shift in gram is seeking dependable teen volunCalifornia’s electoral policy since the teers for a variety of tasks. state began allowing ex-felons (who had Applications for the 2022 Spring sescompleted their prison sentence/parole) sion will be available on Monday, Novemto vote in 1974. ber 15. The session runs from Monday, January 10, 2022 to Saturday, May 28, 2022. Volunteen duties include shelving library materials, helping with arts and crafts projects, monitoring the children’s computer workstations, operating the Friends Bookstore, assisting with birthday party packages and participating in the Child and Teen Read Aloud program. Volunteen applications are open to students at least 13 years old in grades 7 through 12. Applicants must have a Cerritos Library card in good standing and are required to successfully pass a criminal background assessment in accordance with City policy, which includes a live scan records check, prior to their start date. Applications are available at the Circulation Desk. Cerritos Library is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (562) 916-1338 or email volunteen@cerritos.us.

CERRITOS and surrounding area is home to tens of thousands of Hindus from around the world and more than 30 Hindu temples.

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The Cerritos City Council proclaimed October 2021 as Hindu Heritage Month, which celebrates the significant contributions made by Californians of Hindu heritage and seeks to increase awareness and understanding of the Hindu American community. Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, with more than 1 billion followers worldwide and 2 million in the United States. The City of Cerritos and surrounding area is home to tens of thousands of Hindus from around the world and more than 30 Hindu temples. “As one of the most ethnically diverse cities of its size in the United States of

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America with a significant Hindu population, Cerritos is pleased to recognize the Hindu heritage, culture and values that have enriched our community,” stated Cerritos Mayor Grace Hu. The Cerritos Library is celebrating Hindu Heritage Month with a poster display featuring highlights from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, from Friday, October 29 through Tuesday, November 30. The exhibition will be enhanced with additional items that will be displayed in November. For more information about the display, please call the Cerritos Library at (562) 916-1342.

Commerce Tax Defeated Commerce voters have defeated a parcel tax of .32 cents per square foot tax on all industrial properties that would have raised approximately $12 million annually in new City revenues. Measure PS was placed on the Nov. 2 ballot via a unanimous vote from Commerce City Council. Revenues from the parcel tax were restricted to costs related to police, fire, and paramedic services within the industrial areas of the City. A two-thirds supermajority vote was required. Yes votes 447, no votes 325; the two-thirds threshold was not reached.

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Happy Holidays from the City of Cerritos By Cerritos Mayor Grace Hu As the holiday season gets under way, the City of Cerritos is excited to bring back many popular events and programs this year. I encourage our residents to donate to local community programs, including Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree Program. The annual Toys for Tots Cerritos Mayor program sponsored Grace Hu by the United States Marine Corps in cooperation with the City of Cerritos provides gifts to local underprivileged children. New, unwrapped toys are requested and can be dropped off Monday, November 8 through Friday, December 10 in one of the Toys for Tots bins at Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos Library, Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park, Liberty Park, Cerritos Park East and Cerritos Sheriff’s Station. The Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree Program helps brighten Christmas for children of needy families. To participate, pick up one or more tags at the Cerritos Senior Center between Monday, November 8 through Friday, December 10. Each tag (for infants through 12-

Pico Rivera's Smith Park Pool Assessment By Brian Hews Aquatic Design Group (ADG) visited the Smith Park Swimming Pool in Pico Rivera this past August to perform a comprehensive assessment on the aging pool, and present an estimate of overall costs. During the visit, ADG evaluated the leaks and documented existing conditions of swimming pool shell, decks and equipment to come up with their estimate. The pool finish includes the plaster and tiles, which show major wear and tear; ADG estimated that would cost $700,000. The pool deck is in no better shape, cracks in the concrete can be found throughout the pool deck; ADG estimated that would cost $950,000. The restrooms also need to be brought up to code, ADG recommended an entirely new 1,024 square foot building with toilets, urinals, showers and lockers at a cost

year-olds) will list the child’s age, gender, clothing size and toy request. Bring your donation, along with the original tag, back to the Cerritos Senior Center on or before Wednesday, December 15. The Salvation Army has set up a contactless online shopping option for donors. Visit walmart.com/registry/registryforgood and select the Angel Tree Bellflower cause for an online Christmas registry. After a donor completes a purchase, he or she will have the option to have the donation sent directly to the Salvation Army. I would like to invite the community to attend the City’s annual tree lighting event on Monday, November 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cerritos Civic Center. The evening will feature holiday music, entertainment, crafts and fun for the entire family. Santa will be available for visits following the lighting of the tree. The City will host Santa’s Holiday Float again this holiday season. The festive float with music and holiday decorations will feature Santa and will travel through Cerritos Monday, December 6 through Wednesday, December 8 and Wednesday, December 15 through Saturday, December 18 starting at 6 p.m. Join me in celebrating the holidays by enjoying a show at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA). Marie Osmond launches the 2021-2022 Season with “A Symphonic Christmas” With Special Guests David Osmond and Daniel Emmet on Friday, December 3 at 8 p.m. Osmond will be accompanied by the 30-piece California State University Fullerton Symphony Orchestra. “Merry-Achi Christmas” returns of $1.372 million. The swimming pool’s length requires two accessible means of ADA-compliant entry. A compliant sloped entry or lift would cost $9,500. All told, for a compliant pool that excludes the new bathhouse and ADA entry, the estimated repair costs total $3.342 million. The second estimate showed costs of $6.347 million. ADG described those repairs “for a new swimming pool with the same dimensions as the existing swimming pool with new mechanical and chemical equipment. With the bathhouse estimate, renovating would cost over $7.7 million. Pico Rivera Mayor Raul Elias told HMG-CN, "The experts have declared repair of our aging swimming pool as wasted labor. Our council recognizes the need for a facility that safe, healthy for our children and ADA complaint. We are reviewing plans to rebuild a more inclusive and complaint pool facility with family aquatics for children, seniors and swimmers. It will take time but our residents deserve the best and not a patchwork of short-term repairs."

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to the CCPA in a colorfully traditional Mexican holiday celebration filled with seasonal songs, dance and festive merriment on Saturday, December 4 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m. Headlining the exciting extravaganza is the nation’s premier Sol de México BY DAVID CHAVERN de José Hernández Mariachi, which is joined by America’s first all-female You’d be hard pressed to ﬁnd an Mariachi – Reyna de Los Angeles – and industry that hasn’t beenSabor negatively the acclaimed DanzArts México impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Dance Company. ButKick whenoffit the comes to news publishing, holidays with the enerthe virus has accelerated some difﬁcult getic Los Angeles-based Filharmonic trends, especially for small community group on Friday, December 10 at 8 p.m. publishers. on NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” Semi-finalists now yet another blow“Christmas to small the aAnd cappella group presents newspapers in California is about to be With The Filharmonic.” dealt, unlessHyun the state acts Maestro SangLegislature Joo leads 50 soon. musicians and a 50-member choir in the A new report warns that the current annual “Los Angeles Symphony Christhealth crisis may accelerate the closing mas Concert” on Sunday, December 12 at 7 p.m. Featured soprano Alaysha Fox, mezzo-soprano Gabriela Flores and tenor Anthony Ciaramitaro from L.A. Opera’s Domingo Colburn Stein Young Artist Program will showcase popular excerpts from Operas by Bizet, Puccini, and Mascagni, in addition to Korean arts songs and Christmas music by George Frideric Handel and John Rutter. The “Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2021” returns to Cerritos with a festive, high-energy show filled with seasonal tunes and cheer on Friday, December 17 and Saturday, December 18 at 8 p.m. Grammy-nominated saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz leads a sterling lineup of Jazz greats, including South African guitarist-singer Jonathan Butler, saxophonist Richard Elliot, trumpeter

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THANK YOU: Cerritos College Automotive Technology Program Chair Joe Mulleary (left) and Jared Betanzos holding up a sign of gratitude in the automotive lab. Photo credit: Matthew Ramirez.

By Matthew Ramirez The Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association (GLANCDA) donated $10,000 to aid the Cerritos College Automotive Technology Program. The program offers brand specific training focused on automotive companies. The recent donation will aid students with scholarships and cover other financial expenses the program may need. The partnership between GLANCDA and the Cerritos College programs’ purpose is to lend both professional and financial help as they are invested in the future of the automotive industry. Bob Smith, the executive director of GLANCDA, was accompanied by foundation board member and the general manager of Norm Reeves Hyundai on October 12th. Both presented a check to program chair

Joe Mulleary along with other faculty and staff members that have made the program successful. “We are excited for the opportunity to support future talent and leaders of our industry.”, said Smith. “The automotive program at Cerritos College is one of the best in the region and needs skilled technicians and automotive professionals,” Mulleary saids that GLANCDA extends its work beyond college students by reaching out and helping high school students, enabling them to put on their own events and competitions. Mulleary added the organization sends 50 of the automotive program students to the LA Auto Show free of charge to further gage the students interest in the field. This networking opportunity serves as an employment opportunity for both high schoolers and the college students in attendance; enabling them access to over 30 different car dealers.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Fundrasier By Rosemary Lewallen The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI, is partnering with Pro Skateboarder Nyjah Huston to raise mental health awareness in the community and the entire country. The in-person event, will take place at Angel Stadium, on Saturday, Nov. 20th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PST. The Walk begins at 9:00 a.m. Catholic Mental Health Ministers, led by Margery Arnold as captain, will sponsor a group to walk at Angel Stadium. The team website to donate is https://bit.ly/3mBm71. The theme is “Walking With You and For You.” Walkers are asked to obtain donations to raise funds to support this effort. There is no fee to register as a walker or team captain. Every person who raises $100 will be recognized on walk day with an event T- shirt. All of NAMI’s programs are free of cost. This is possible through the donations . You can participate in the virtual event through social media. It is estimated that one out of every three U.S. adults reported experiencing depression or anxiety since the beginning of the pandemic. NAMI’s programs and advocacy for mental health are needed more than ever.

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The Pico Rivera City Council, at their last meeting, considered entering into a naming rights contract for their new mini-pitch soccer field with the Roldan Brothers - Cristian, Alex, and Cesar. The city will also discuss a sports marketing company hired to represent the Roldan Brothers regarding the sponsorship and naming rights agreement called Xtratime. This past June the City Council entered into an agreement with Musco Lighting in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to develop the minipitch futsal soccer field in the city. The City Council approved a construction contract with C.S. Legacy Construction for the paving portion of the project and total project cost at a regular meeting in early October. The Roldan Brothers grew up in Pico Rivera, and Cristian and Alex are currently elite professional soccer players and Cesar is a coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. The brothers have supported the development of the mini-pitch since its inception and approached the city about sponsoring the field in exchange for naming rights. The City Council considered a fee of $8,600 per year for a term of eight years. Under the agreement, the city would allow one approved logo to be painted on the field arena area. Their sports marketing representative, Xtratime, will be allowed to pursue additional third-party sponsorship and advertising opportunities at the mini-pitch to offset the costs of the annual sponsorship fees. Any displays or marketing must be approved by the city. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Project Shepherd: Help Families in Need Project Shepherd makes the December holidays a bit more comfortable for those Lakewood families who are low income or unemployed. This holiday program helps provide the fixings for a holiday meal and toys for children. Over 1,600 individuals living in Lakewood, many of them children and seniors, will not be able to enjoy the holidays without the food, gifts and toys that many of us take for granted. There are many ways you can help, either in-person or online, by donating money, sponsoring a child's Teddy Bear Tree toy wish, or contributing to the food drive. 1. Make a donation by check: Checks to Lakewood Project Shepherd, c/o Lakewood City Hall, 5050 Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712. 2. Fulfill a child’s wish on a Teddy Bear Tree from Wednesday, Nov. 17 through Friday, Dec. 3 at the Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark Ave. and at Lakewood City Hall, 5050 Clark Ave. in the Recreation and Community Services Dept. Select a paper teddy bear ornament with a specific holiday wish for a child in need, purchase that gift, and return the ornament with the item to City Hall or Burns by Dec. 6. 3. Support the Virtual Canned Food and Toy Drive: Sponsor 1 to 35 canned goods for holiday meal baskets or donate to provide a toy for a child in need. Use the secure online form at www.lakewoodcity. org/PSholiday.

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A CHECK PRESENTED by Believe Walk co-founders Cathy Stockton and Annie Sellas, and Inland Women Fighting Cancer committee members to Beloved Foundation.

By Tammye McDuff The Believe Walk, led by Stater Bros. Charities and Inland Women Fighting Cancer, raised over $1.2 million at their annual event. Proceeds will continue to fund programs and services at local organizations making great strides in cancer care. This support includes patient navigation services, transportation to and from appointments, advanced screening and equipment, financial assistance with rent, utilities and groceries, home healthcare for terminal patients, and much more. Stater Bros. Markets’ company-wide efforts played a big role in the fundrais-

ing success. Together with their customers and vendor partners, Stater Bros. teammates raised over $900,000 through a chainwide in-store campaign and online fundraising. “The Believe Walk community stepped up in a big way, and we are eternally grateful for their unwavering support. These funds will help alleviate some of the stress and financial hardship that families face throughout their cancer journey,” said Danielle Oehlman, Director, Stater Bros. Charities. For more information go to believewalk.com and staterbros.com

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Cerritos submitted its response to the Metro Light Rail project reminating in Artesia. The line will connect southeast Los Angeles County to downtown Los Angeles. The line would serve the combined cities and communities of Artesia, Cerritos, Bellflower, Paramount, Downey, South Gate, Cudahy, Bell, Huntington Park, Vernon and unincorporated Florence-Firestone and Los Angeles (downtown). The City only supports a below-grade “cut and cover” light rail alignment in Cerritos for the Metro-proposed project. The City will be hosting upcoming public meetings to discuss the project, seek input from the community and to share the City’s efforts to achieve the most beneficial outcome for residents and businesses in Cerritos. For more information about the project, visit metro.net/wsab.

Tickets are on sale now for the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) 2021-2022 Season. Marie Osmond opens the season on Friday, December 3 at 8 p.m. The season lineup also includes Emmy winner Benise, dazzling duo Penn & Teller, Grammy winner Gloria Gaynor, comedians Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood and many more. Order forms are available at cerritoscenter.com and can be dropped off at the Ticket Office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The “Choose Your Own Season” package offers a 10-percent discount on five or more performances if orders are placed by Tuesday, November 30.

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the Mets. He became a Braves in 2019. d'Arnaud is one of many illustrious alumni of the Lakewood Youth Sports Hall of Fame, including Olympic gold medalist softball player Lisa Fernandez, Dodger star Justin Turner, and Brooklyn Nets NBA all-star James Harden. Learn more at www.lakewoodcity. org/HOF or visit the Hall of Fame at the McDonald's Restaurant at 4848 Woodruff Ave. Travis d'Arnaud, Lakewood High Class of 2007.

Vaccine Booster Shot Clinic at Weingart Senior Center Individuals who received a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and qualify for a booster shot are invited to register for an appointment for a COVID19 booster. All three types of vaccine boosters will be available: Pfiser, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson. The clinic will be held: Friday, Nov. 5 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weingart Senior Center The booster is free. Insurance is not required, however a photo I.D will be

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de Havilland DH.98 'Mosquito' at Planes of Fame

"MOSQUITOS" were developed during World War II and served with the Royal Air Force (RAF); the airframe is unique in that it is primarily comprised of wood. Their design and power gave them the speed to serve a variety of roles, including fighterbomber, night fighter, reconnaissance, and more.

The Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino will be presenting information about, and then flying, a de Havilland DH.98 "Mosquito" multirole combat aircraft. "Mosquitos" were developed during World War II and served with the Royal Air Force (RAF), the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force as well as scores of others during the conflict. The airframe is unique in that it is primarily comprised of wood, making this aircraft among the largest operational and powered wooden aircraft of WWII. Their design and power gave them the speed to serve a variety of roles, including fighter-bomber, night fighter, and more. Geek out stats: Crew: 2; Span: 54 ft; Length: 40 ft;Height: 12 ft; Engine: 2 x Rolls Royce Merlin 21 V-12 engine Engine

power: 1,460 hp; Performance Maximum speed: 378 mph; Armament 4 x .303-caliber machine guns 4 x 20mm cannon 4 x 500 lb bombs. The DH.98s continued in service with the RAF and other services until the 1950s. The event will take place Saturday, November 20, 2021. Doors open at 10:00am with the "Hangar Talk" beginning at 10:30am and lasting until 12:00pm. Have your cameras/phones ready as the two Merlin engines power up and the "Mosquito" will taxi away at 12:15pm and then fly over the Museum for approximately 20 minutes. Upon its return, guests will be able to participate in a Q&A session with pilot Steve Hinton, who will be flying the "Mosquito.

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for children of needy families. To participate, pick up one or more tags at the Cerritos Senior Center between Monday, November 8 through Friday, December 10. Each tag (for infants through 12-yearolds) will list the child’s age, gender, clothing size and toy request. Bring your donation, along with the original tag, back to the Cerritos Senior Center on or before Wednesday, December 15. The Salvation Army has set up a contactless online shopping option for donors. Visit walmart.com/registry/registryforgood and select the Angel Tree Bellflower cause for an online Christmas registry. After a donor completes a purchase, he or she will have the option to have the donation sent directly to the Salvation Army.

This holiday season, area residents are invited to donate to local community programs, including Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree Program. The annual Toys for Tots program sponsored by the United States Marine Corps in cooperation with Cerritos provides gifts to local underprivileged children. New, unwrapped toys are requested and can be dropped off Monday, November 8 through Friday, December 10 in one of the Toys for Tots bins at Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos Library, Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park, Liberty Park, Cerritos Park East and Cerritos Sheriff’s Station. The Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree Program helps brighten Christmas

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or a unique insight into Los Angeles history, enjoy a day visit to the Philosophical Research Society, a designated Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument, located at 3910 Los Feliz Blvd, close to the 5 freeway. Founded in 1934 by author, mystic, astrologer and lecturer Manly P. Hall, the Philosophical Society complex includes a dramatically beautiful research library with rare occult volumes, a lecture hall, an art gallery, a bookstore and Manly Hall's publishing house dedicated to the "Truth Seekers of All Time." Manly P. Hall, during his 70-year career, gave thousands of lectures, including two at Carnegie Hall, and published over 150 volumes on the occult, mysticism, astrology, world religions and spirituality. The original building, with its signature Mayan Templestyle facade, reflects the vision of Robert Stacy-Judd, the Philosophical Research Society architect who was also an archeologist of ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Stacy-Judd's architectural motifs reference Mayan culture on the Philosophical Research Society building facade contribute to the eclectic collection of artworks on the property referencing many different ancient civilizations and spiritual beliefs. Ancient Egyptian sculptures in the landscaping at the front and side entry of the property, sculptures of Buddha, Shiva and

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The Philosophical Research Society BY LYDIA E. RINGWALD Shakti in the library, metaphysical paintings along with an art gallery with exhibitions the spiritual artworks by contemporary artists, all explore world religions and spiritual belief systems. Hall also commissioned artists to create the spiritual images that would illustrate metaphysical concepts for his publications, and that would inspire the audiences of 'truth seekers' that attended the Philosophical Research Society lectures and events. The images of occult artist J. Augustus Knapp were commissioned to illustrate concepts in Hall's most famous publication 'The Secret Teachings of All Ages.' Published in 1928, Hall's renowned comprehensive

occult tome explores the belief systems of ancient civilization throughout the world and through time into the Medieval and Renaissance eras, through the Classical Enlightenment and the Romantic era and thought the present and into the future. After 'The Secret Teachings of All Ages', 'The Secret Destiny of America' was published in 1944. It was derived from Hall's lecture at Carnegie Hall in 1942, with ideas that influenced Ronald Reagan. Along with his occult and metaphysical publication, Hall wanted to reach audiences through film and audio media. His script for the 1938 film When Were You Born, starred Anna May

Wong with astrology as a key plot point in solving a mystery. Hall also appears in the film to give an introduction about astrology. Many of Hall's lectures at the Philosophical Research Society were taped and videotaped and made available. The Philosophical Research Society has been a haven for artists and writers, and continues to inspire and enlighten with classes, events and lectures offered in the lecture hall or online. Stars and celebrities of the era, as diverse as Elvis Presley and Ronald Reagan, have searched for inspiration and meaning there. The bookstore offers Hall publications in addition to a

unique selection of occult and spiritual publications, cards, incense and jewelry. The dramatic library designed by Robert Stacy-Judd with mezzanine and dark wood bookshelves has also been a film location. Edifying lectures and educational seminars are offered by Philosophical Reserach Society during the month, so you may want to plan your excursion on a day that would also include a presentation. Visit the Philosophical Research Society website for more information about hours of operation, events, lectures and art gallery opening receptions. After you visit this unique location, you may want to drive through nearby Griffith Park past the Greek Theater to enjoy a splendid view of Los Angeles at the Griffith Observatory. If you have time, explore the exhibits inside, including the famous Tesla Coil, an electrical resonant transformer circuit designed by the inventor Nicola Tesla in 1891. The light show on the ceiling of the planetarium is a classic. In the Observatory, enjoy a grab and go meal or snack at the Café at the End of the Universe, operated by Wolfgang Puck. Or try some of the charming restaurants and cafes on nearby Hillhurst Avenue before your drive back.

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605 LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Cerritos rides on the Defrain train in the second half, takes care of Artesia to claim league title By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter First it was Artesia High in 2018, the inaugural year of the 605 League. Then it was John Glenn High in 2019 and although Cerritos High won the league in an abbreviated 2021 spring season, the Dons now have a league crown in a full 10-game fall regular season. Backed by a strong running performance from senior running back Connor Defrain and a relentless defense that stopped the Pioneers at the most opportune times, the Dons posted a 26-13 victory last Friday night to wrap up the regular season at 5-5 overall and 3-0 in league. Since there was no football in the fall of 2020, Cerritos advances to the CIF-Southern Section playoffs for the first time since 2001. In that season, the Dons smashed Loara High 42-7 at home before falling to Newport Harbor High 36-25 the following week. Tonight, Cerritos is home to Arlington High in Division 13 action. “Last year’s [league title] was sweet too, but definitely, we had a lot of adversity this year,” said Cerritos head coach Brad Carter. “I know for sure with our losses; the margin, they were bad losses. Obviously with coach [Webster] Peters [and] injuries, this one I would say was tougher for sure. “It was definitely different, being still a new head coach [at Cerritos],” he continued. “I’ve learned a ton the last nine months. But I’m still proud of the kids for all the adversity they’ve handled, and it’s been a lot.” “It feels pretty good to be going back to back as league champions,” Defrain said. “It’s never happened at Cerritos before. So, it’s definitely something that will be in the books and that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. “I would say, honestly, it’s just as important,” Defrain later said of winning the league championship in a full season. “We played the same [league] teams; had the same [league] competition. So, I would

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say we did our job both last season and this season.” Defense stole the show in the first quarter as the Dons ran nine plays in two possessions while Artesia’s lone drive of 13 plays, 62 yards and 8:46 ended in a fumble at the Cerritos 30-yard line, recovered by senior linebacker Diego Rodriguez. The defensive theme continued in the second quarter as Cerritos, still on its second possession, ran 10 more plays before senior quarterback David Sagun was stopped six yards short of the goal line. However, Artesia could not capitalize despite chewing up 7:01 and moving 94 yards in 13 plays. That drive would be stopped at the Cerritos 20-yard line following an incomplete pass on fourth and 17. The Pioneers (2-7, 2-1) would also be hampered with two crucial holding calls. “I didn’t really know how [the game] was going to go because I really felt like going into it that we have made a lot of mistakes offensively and defensively, and I felt like [Cerritos] hasn’t,” said Artesia head coach Don Olmstead. “When you look at our league games, I feel like us versus Glenn, us versus Pioneer…we just didn’t make as many mistakes as them when we won those games.” The scoreless tilt ended with 33.9 seconds remaining in the first half when Sagun launched a 20-yard pass to senior wide receiver Grant Fueston with the extra point being blocked by senior linebacker Andrew Foreman. However, it didn’t take long for the hosts to get back in the game because five plays into the second half, senior quarterback K’Len Williams scored on a nifty 61-yard run. That extra point was also unsuccessful, but those in attendance at Artesia could sense that the offense was about to pick up a little. “I thought we dominated the first half,” Olmstead said. “In the end, I didn’t feel like they beat us. I feel like we lost it ourselves.” After a missed field goal on their next possession, the Dons took the lead for good when Defrain scored from seven yards out The story of last Saturday morning’s 605 League cross country championships at Cerritos High may have been on the final league race of Whitney High senior Lorenzo Rodriguez-Boix, but it was rinse and repeat for the Cerritos girls team. For the third straight fall season since the inception of the league, the Lady Dons captured the league championship. And, for the first time, the Cerritos boys took home first place, gathering 28 points and having five runners finish within the top 10. Pioneer High had won the first two league championships with Cerritos coming in third place in 2018 and second place in 2019. Oxford Academy had 46 points and despite Rodriguez-Boix coming in first overall with a time of 15:20, Whitney took the third spot with 58 points. RodriguezBoix finished in 10th place as a freshman at the league finals with a time of 17:48 before climbing to the top spot in 2019

ARTESIA HIGH SENIOR Andrew Foreman fends off Cerritos High senior linebacker Erick Louie III in last Friday night’s contest for the 605 League crown. Cerritos defeated Artesia 26-13 to claim its second straight league title. Foreman rushed four times for 24 yards. PHOTO BY ARMANDO VARGAS, Contributing photographer. and he was just warming up. After gaining 18 yards on six carries in the first half, Defrain rushed for 36 yards in the third quarter alone. “We started running the ball a lot more in the second half,” Defrain said. “At halftime, our coach gave us a speech and talked about coach Peters, and we needed to do it for him. With coach Peters in the back of my mind before every single snap, it just gives me the second wind. It gives me the second boost to play even better.” “We just said we had to get our best player the ball, and we did,” Carter said. “We were confident he was going to pop [it] open. We felt like we could get him [more carries] in the second half, and that’s kind of what happened. Credit to him, though, he stuck it out there. He wasn’t 100 percent, still, but he found a way to score.” It was still 12-6 heading into the fourth quarter, but the pivotal part of the contest came on Cerritos’ first possession of the stanza. The Dons were staring at fourth and six from their own 44-yard line when Carter called a timeout at the 10:37 mark. Moments later, Sagun connected with senior wide receiver Jonathan Martinez for 22 yards. Defrain took over from there, rushing four straight times for 34 yards including a 13-yard run with 9:19 left in the game to increase the score to 19-6. That motivation continued with the Cerritos defense as Rodriguez picked off Williams at

the Cerritos 36-yard line with 4:54 left to play. The Pioneers had driven from their own eight-yard line and ran 11 plays before the interception with a combination of rushes from Williams and senior running back Erin Moses along with a seven-yard pass to junior wide receiver Raymel Muldrew. “We came out with our heavy package and scored a touchdown,” Carter said. “It was fourth and six and we were backed up on our own 45 and [Sagun] threw…a pass to Jonathan Martinez. To me, that was the game-winning play. We had the momentum again we drove and [four] players we scored a touchdown.” “I think our corner got caught in a bad technique and that’s what you get with sophomores,” Olmstead said. “It’s mistakes like that you can’t have in a playofftype game.” Cerritos capitalized on the turnover and iced the game with 2:42 remaining as Defrain scored from four yards out. He ended the night with 122 yards on 20 carries while the rest of the team picked up 60 yards on 16 rushes. And who knows what the ground game would have been like if seniors Manoj Cowgill and Mateo Martinez and junior running back Quincy Monreal had not been injured. Monreal gained 100 yards the previous week against Glenn

with a time of 17:33. Following Rodriguez-Boix last Saturday were a trio of Cerritos seniors-Michael Rafael (16:26), Bryce Hojo (16:33) and Andrew Hwang (16:39). The next four spots came from Oxford Academy before Cerritos seniors Rythwik Salhotra (17:06) and Gary Zong (17:19) rounded out the top 10. After that came Whitney juniors Agam Makkar (17:30) and Colin Choi (17:37) and John Glenn High junior Daniel Altimirano (17:42) and Glenn senior Andrew Guerra (17:44). Glenn would finish in fourth place with 96 points while Artesia High picked up 138 points. The top Artesia harrier was senior Fernando Gonzalez (19:09). The Cerritos girls nearly made it a clean sweep in position placing, grabbing five of the top eight spots to finish with 19 points. Whitney, which finished in second place in 2018 and third in 2019, claimed second place again with 63 points

while Oxford Academy took third with 63 points. Cerritos sophomore Tatianna Chavez finished in first place with a time of 18:41 followed by junior Sofia Padilla (20:14) and senior Tara Wang (20:39). Fifth place was held down by Cerritos senior Melanie Sagun (21:17) while junior Sydney Romero finished in eighth place at 21:56. Whitney junior Dalia Luckhardt finished in seventh place (21:34), Glenn junior Melanie Hernandez in ninth place (22:04) and Cerritos sophomore Robin Chong in 10th place (22:05) to round out the top 10. The lone Artesia runner was junior Fatima Chrishty, who had a time of 23:50 and finished in 20th place. GIRLS TENNIS Cerritos shutout Duarte High 18-0 this past Tuesday in a Division 4 wild card match. The next day, the fifth ranked Lady Dons, who finished in a tie for second

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Opportunities are plenty for area teams to make deep runs as football playoffs resume By Loren Kopff The CIF-Southern Section football playoffs are back and of the 216 teams throughout the 14 divisions, there’s more optimism that their team will bring home a championship. Unlike previous seasons, the CIF-SS, through the aid of Calpreps.com, used a different technique when putting teams in their respective divisions, based off power rankings. Of the area’s seven schools that field a football program, five advanced to the playoffs. Here’s a look at their first round games tonight.

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Golden Valley High (4-5) vs. La Mirada High (6-4) @ Excelsior Stadium-The Matadores last played on Oct. 22 when they defeated Bellflower High 33-12 because Firebaugh High had to cancel last Friday’s contest. Still, that should not affect the second place representatives out of the Suburban League who played a tough non-league schedule in preparation for the playoffs. La Mirada lost by three points to El Toro High, then went on a three-game winning streak before three straight losses. The first two of those three losses were to Foothill High and Mater Dei High in which the Mats scored one touchdown each. Junior quarterback Nehuel Garcia has passed for 1,277 yards and 12 touchdowns with his top targets being junior wide receiver Xavier Hicks (37 receptions, 525 yards, four touchdowns) and senior wide receiver Aiden Nasser (26 receptions, 324 yards, one touchdown). On the ground, senior running back Edward Lafferre is the top guy, rushing 95 times for 553 yards and five touchdowns. La Mirada in the playoffs for a state record 41st straight season, not including the shortened 2021 spring season Golden Valley finished in third place out of the Foothill League and shutout Canyon High 42-0 last Friday to snap a three-game losing streak. The Grizzlies are a balanced team as quarterback Jaxson Miner has passed for 1,148 yards and 11 touchdowns but has been picked off nine times. Jared Giles is the main force in the backfield, gaining 1,035 on 167 carries with 11 touchdowns. The rest of the team has combined for 75 yards rushing. If La Mirada wins, it will either host Pasadena High or travel to Thousand Oaks High for a quarterfinal tilt on Nov. 12. Pasadena is the top-ranked team in the division.

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Valley Christian High (7-2) @ Ramona High (9-1)-The hottest team in the area on the field has been the Defenders, who enter the playoffs on a seven-game winning streak. V.C. had originally defeated Santa Rosa Academy 45-0 on Aug. 26, but later had to forfeit that contest. First-year head coach Kevin McCarthy said he had a feeling his team would be plopped into the division the CIF-SS put the Defenders in based on their record and performance and added that they are

happy to be in the playoffs with a chance to continue playing football. The Defenders, who ended the regular season beating Gahr High 34-14 after both of their original opponents, Maranatha High for V.C. and Paramount High for Gahr, had to cancel at the last minute. Still, the Defenders are a high-scoring machine and have scored over 30 points seven times, over 40 points three times and over 60 points twice. They get it done on the ground with senior running back John Nelson, junior running backs Nick Bozanic and Major Brown and freshman running back Josiah Apisala along with the trio of senior quarterbacks-Colin Abrahams, Rocco Caldarella and Logan Lemonnier who are just as dangerous running the ball as they are passing. V.C. will be put to the test by the second place representatives out of the River Valley League whose lone loss came on Oct. 15 against Notre Vista High, a 2610 outcome, which ended a seven-game winning streak. The Rams can also score in high bunches, having recorded at least 42 points in eight of their victories while allowing no more than two touchdowns each in five games. The offensive leaders for Ramona are quarterback Nathan Johnson (1,523 yards, 15 touchdowns), running back Beau Bruins (183 carries, 1,794 yards, 31 touchdowns) and wide receiver Zachary Shinar (26 receptions, 326 yards, three touchdowns). Two other receivers have caught over 20 passes from Johnson. “Ramona is an excellent football team, and this is going to be a great opportunity for us to see what we are made of,” McCarthy said. “Our concerns are that their offense is very good.” If V.C. comes out on top, it would travel to Serrano High or host fourth ranked Temescal Canyon High on Nov. 12 in the quarterfinals.

DIVISION 12

Woodbridge High (3-7) @ #2 Norwalk High (6-4)-As dominant as Norwalk’s double wing offense can be at times, there are some teams that are even more dominant in a regular offense. Just see El Rancho High, La Mirada, Mayfair High and San Marino High. The Lancers fell to those four teams by a combined score of 151-46. But in the six victories, Norwalk punished their foes to the tune of a combined score of 306-41 with a pair of shutouts. Norwalk hasn’t played since a 48-7 loss to Mayfair on Oct. 22, a game in which senior running back David Herrera sat out due to an injured shoulder. He leads the team in rushing yards and touchdowns with 1,312 and 19 respectively while senior running back Jonathan Goodloe has racked up 1,311 yards and found the endzone 14 times. Junior quarterback Caden Barnhill has completed on six passes in 10 attempts for 209 yards and three touchdowns with Herrera the recipient of four of those passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns. Norwalk should have an easy time with the second place representatives

out of the Pacific Valley League as the Warriors have won two of their last three games following a five-game losing skid. The highest point total for Woodbridge came last week in a 30-7 road win at University High. The Warriors have also allowed at least 35 points in five of their seven setbacks. Provided there is not a major upset, the Lancers would travel to Rancho Alamitos High or Rosemead High in a Nov. 12 quarterfinal contest.

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Arlington High (2-8) @ Cerritos High (5-5)-Although Cerritos won the 605 League in the spring during a shortened season, the real question was could the Dons duplicate the same success in the fall under a full 10-game schedule? The answer is yes as head coach Brad Carter is sending the Dons to the playoffs for the first time since 2001, snapping the longest playoff drought by an area team. Gahr High and John Glenn High, who did not advance this season, last reached the playoffs in 2019. “I’m very excited, as you can imagine,” Carter said of hosting a playoff game. “I feel like it’s March Madness, just waiting to see where you’re going to fit in. We like where we’re seeded and we feel like it’s going to be a great, competitive division and we’re excited to be going.” Cerritos has been plagued with injuries all season, and when one person went down, another stepped up to fill in. The Dons used 14 different ball carriers to total 1,200 yards with senior running back Connor Defrain leading the way with 358 yards on 51 carries and eight touchdowns. Junior running back Quincy Monreal, who didn’t play in last week’s 26-13 win at Artesia High and is still sidelined, is next with 274 yards on 95 rushes and three scores while senior quarterback David Sagun, who had 788 yards through the air in the regular season and threw eight touchdowns, rushed for another 225 yards and three touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Mateo Martinez caught 20 passes for 148 yards while senior wide receiver Grant Fueston collected 16 receptions for 180 yards and a pair of touchdowns. “Offensively, in league, we were kind of clicking,” Carter said. “Passing, running; that was exciting to see. We weren’t as efficient as we probably would have liked versus Artesia. But give them credit; they have some strong players. I would say scoring and moving the ball; getting those plays in and out, are probably our strengths.” Carter added that one of his team’s weak spots is missing a few key pieces on defense and trying to figure out who the best 11 defensive players are going to be. Arlington High, which tied for third place in the River Valley League, strug-

LosCerritosNews.net 11 gled the entire season and didn’t collect its first victory until the eighth game. The Lions, who scored 67 points in their two victories, fell to Patriot High 17-14 last week. Outside of scoring 57 points the previous week against La Sierra, the Lions have scored more than 20 points two other times. “They struggled early just like we did, but honestly, I look at it as they won two of their last three and they achieved that automatic spot,” Carter said. “So, they were doing something right at the end of the season. They want to run the ball… and they want to control the clock.” If Cerritos is victorious, a road trip to either Bassett High or Heritage Christian High on Nov. 12 is what lies ahead.

DIVISION 14

Artesia High (2-7) @ Rialto High (4-6)-For a team that was shutout in three of the first four games of the season and scored just one touchdown in the other, Artesia head coach Don Olmstead said he is just happy to be in the playoffs, regardless of what division it is. The only two victories for the Pioneers came in 605 League action and over the final five weeks, have scored 86 points while allowing 155 points. This division should be a toss-up for the 16 teams involved as there are only three squads that have winning records-Garey High (7-3), Verbum Dei High (6-3) and Hamilton High (5-4-1). Another 11 teams all have four wins with the California Military Institute checking in with three wins. “We as coaches can’t really be caught up with what division are we in or why are we in a lower division,” Olmstead said. “It’s out of our control. We’re happy to be in and it’s kind of appropriate from the season that we’ve had that we’re in a lower division. But I think it’s a division that we’re competitive in.” The heart and soul of Artesia’s young and inexperienced (by playing aspects) team are senior quarterback K’Len Williams and senior running back Erin Moses. If they can do what they have been doing on the ground and limit mistakes, then the Pioneers have a shot of a victory. Rialto finished in second place out of the Skyline League and began season with a four-game losing streak. However, the Knights ended the regular season winning four of their last six games. They have allowed over 40 points in all six losses and have scored over 30 points in three of the four wins. “When it comes to Rialto, they’re in a similar ballpark as us,” Olmstead said. “They have a couple of guys who are pretty good and then everybody else is just decent. I think it’s a game we can be competitive in, and I think if we limit the mistakes, then we have a chance to win the game.”

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lacked the standing to challenge the legality of games approved by the Department of Justice and played in licensed California cardrooms for decades. Similar efforts by other tribes against cardroom games have been rejected by federal courts, California Attorneys General and the State Legislature. Kyle Kirkland, California Gaming Association President, told HMG-CN, The decision is the fourth lawsuit brought by tribal casinos to be rejected by the courts. If successful, these lawsuits would have devastated many California cities, unemployed thousands of Californians and decimated vital services on which cardroom communities rely. Unfortunately, the court decisions will not stop tribal casinos from trying via the ballot box. Certain tribes have spent millions of dollars qualifying a 2022 statewide ballot initiative that would legalize craps and roulette at tribal casinos and limit sports betting to only in-person bets placed on tribal land without any value for Californians. Hidden in the initiative is also a provision that would give any person the ability to sue cardrooms, their employees, guests, vendors and communities endlessly to bankrupt cardrooms and cities with litigation costs. That initiative hurts all Californians and only benefits tribal casinos. Previously, four California Court of Appeal decisions have ruled that cardrooms may operate non-banked versions of many popular card games, and for decades, licensed cardrooms have offered these DOJ-approved games without harm to or complaint by the public.

ries ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music’ that aired on NBC from July 1971. In 1983, after a long battle with anorexia nervosa, Karen suffered a heart attack and died at her parent's home in Downey. She lives on in the many recordings that feature her beautiful voice, and in the work of several vocalists who acknowledge her influence. Richard continues to write, arrange, produce, and perform music, and was a driving force in the establishment of the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center at California State University, Long Beach. And their recordings continue to be treasured by old and new fans alike. The Carpenters Collection comprises numerous CDs, books, songbooks, albums, videocassettes, a fan club newsletter series, and publicity materials. Many of the books, CDs and videos may be checked out. Other materials are housed in a display case located near the circulation desk. The collection will be on display for six months. The library does have other collections to rotate into this space. Although the City has not yet found a permanent location, it is wonderful to see an inaugural exhibit in the beautiful, newlyrenovated library honoring the legacy of the city’s most famous Downey residents. The Downey City Library is grateful to Richard Carpenter for a generous donation of Carpenters recordings and to the Friends of the Downey City Library for a substantial grant which enabled the Library to purchase other materials.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE NO. 21-02 4468 TUTTLE STREET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce will conduct a public hearing to consider a Variance request from Humberto Corona to allow for the new construction of a 1,000 square foot accessory dwelling unit that will not meet the minimum height requirement for said structure. Pursuant to Chapter 19.07.090.B.3, the maximum height of any accessory dwelling unit is 16-feet. In this case, the applicant is proposing an 18-foot high accessory dwelling, resulting in a deviation of two-feet. SAID PUBLIC HEARING MEETING: A virtual meeting will be held via Teleconference during a Special Planning Commission hearing on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at which time proponents and opponents of Variance 21-02 will be heard. Instructions for Teleconference access are provided below: Call in phone number: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 936 8760 5928 Password: 838914

On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20 (superseding the Brown Act-related provisions of Executive Order N-25-20 issued on March 12, 2020), which allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body. Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that members of the Commerce City Planning Commission will participate in meetings virtually and telephonically. Further, in the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, and restricting gatherings of over ten (10) people, due to the health risks associated with COVID-19 pursuant to Federal, State and County orders, directives and/or guidelines, this meeting will be telephonically accessible to the public. Members of the public may participate by calling in to the number provided herein. Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the above-listed item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public scoping meeting and during the comment period described in this notice in written correspondence delivered to the city office, at, or prior to, the public hearing. THE PLANNING COMMISSION Jose D. Jimenez (Publish date: Los Cerritos Community News, November 5, 2021) Published at LCCN 11/5/21

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Knowledge is a good thing, but nothing compared to character. Stephen English, Esq., along with Molly Munger and Connie Rice, all deserve honorable mention for their exemplary work in Godinez v. Davis. Godinez was a public interest lawsuit filed in Feb. 2000 on behalf of students and community organizations challenging the manner in which the State of California and its various agencies apportioned more than $2 billion in new school construction funds. The lawsuit involved a new funding system for the construction and modernization of public schools, especially to relieve overcrowding in urban schools. Much like Jeff Mardersosian, Esq., English, Munger, and Rice, they are formidable advocates for students. However, just when the first tax measure appeared to be channeled through residents, the process took a turn.

The Lawyers

During the June 25, 2020 PUSD regular board meeting, the Board approved agreements with Megataxer law firms including Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd and Romo; Dannis Woliver Kelley; Mundel, Odlum & Haws, LLP; the Shimmof Law Corporation, and Garcia Hernandez & Sawhney who included an exhibit for processing immigrant documentation. Bonifacio Garcia’s contract expressly contained fees for processing immigrant documentation.

The Resolution and Measure

After signing agreements with the Megataxer law firms, the PUSD Board held a “special meeting” at 8:00 pm that night. The agenda had three bond proposals: issue school bonds for $360 million, $516 million, and $688 million. The official meeting minutes show the Board passed two: one for $360 million, Resolution 2574; and another for $516 million, Resolution 2575; according to the minutes, the $360 million bond passed 7-0; the second 5 to 2. Education Code Section 15266 requires a two-thirds vote of the Board. But the documents show the Board processed the $516 million tax measure. The $360 million measure never made it. The documents also show that municipal advisors Dale Scott & Co., and the law firm of Stradling Yocca Carlon & Rauth were present at the meeting. The text of the tax measures gave the Board the option of authorizing $360 million or $516 million in bonds “at legal rates.” The presumption is that “at legal rates” means “at legal interest rates.” According to Government Code 53508(d), the interest rate must be stated. The text differed, allowing the Board to impose a tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value on real property or $45 per $100,000 of assessed value on real property. Based on those numbers, real property tax revenue would be raising revenue equivalent $19.5 million annually or $28.5 million annually. The tax would last “as long as bonds are outstanding.” The duration of the tax is not disclosed, concealed by the use of

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the words “while bonds are outstanding.” Two additional violations of Education Code 15272 and Election Code 13119. Looking at the tax rate statement for the measure for $516 million, the duration of the tax is 2027-2049. including principal and interest, the bond is expected to cost taxpayers $798 million. PUSD has just over 17,000 students, SFUSD has close to 60,000 students.

Voter Information Guide is not the Ballot

The voter information pamphlet is not the actual ballot used at the time of voting. The Ballot Label did not comply with Education Code section 15272 (including the full statement required by law) and Elections Code section 13119 (rate and duration of tax). The ballot label did not even disclose the rate of interest. Just when the tax appeared to be prompted by residents, the process took a turn. Another suspect bond campaign committee was open with one person in charge. Normally a committee has a treasurer, a controlling officeholder and a responsible officer to ensure there is transparency and accountability. But the “2020 PUSD Bond Committee” documents showed Jonathan S. Fuhrman as the lone treasurer, and on one else. The list of contributors, who gave nearly $130,000, included the following: PJHM Architects, $20,000 Flewelling & Moody, $10,000 Joan Payden, Chief Financial Analyst, Catholic Investment Services, $9,000 Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Romo & Rudd, $8,775 LCC3 Construction Services, Rancho Cucamonga, $5,000 PBK, Inc., Architects, Ontario, California, $5,000 WLC, Architects $5,000 C.W Driver $5,000 Kitchell, Inc. $5,000 Element Consulting, Construction Management, $5,000 Wendy Munger threw in $5,000 Jane “Malcolm in the Middle” Kaczmarek coughed up $5,000 Jerry Kohl, Philanthropist, $5,000 PBWS Architects, $3,500 NIC Partners, Inc., $2,500 Moving Forward California, c/o Gould & Orellano, $2,500 United Teachers of Pasadena $2,500 Stephen English, Esq., $2,500 NAC Architecture $2,000. There were a number of $1,000 donations to bring the total up to nearly 130,000. The bond passed in November 2020, despite the multiple violations of Government Code (one), Education Code (twice) and Election Code (twice). And the Megataxers made millions. The Megataxers count so far: Bassett Unified, $50 million bond, cost to taxpayers, $96 million. Citrus College: $298 million, cost of half billion. Duarte Unified: $79 million, cost of $148 million. Inglewood Unified $240 million, with a cost of nearly half billion. Pasadena Unified, $516 million at a cost of nearly $800 million. Passed using compromised board members, bogus ballots statements and tax measures. All told, $1.185 billion in bonds, over $2.1 billion in costs to taxpayers. Next up, Whitter Union High School District, and how a few people can tax the public to death. Superintendents and especially Assistants need to be prudent and careful. Nefarious forces are at play. Just ask Zimmerman.

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and scored one touchdown. “Whether it’s me, Manoj, Quincy or Mateo, I think we can all get the job done at running back,” Defrain said. “And I’m glad that we have such a good running back depth to where if one or two people go down, the third or fourth guy can step up and just still keep on making the play. I think that helped us a lot; our depth helped us a lot this season.” “When you speak of the adversity, his name comes up,” Carter said of Defrain. “I mean, injuries, coming in for a quarter, coming out for a couple of weeks. And today, he said he wasn’t coming out, and he pulled us through. He just is the absolute rock.” Sagun completed 10 of 22 passes for 123 yards and on defense, senior linebacker Erick Louie III had eight and a half tackles Rodriguez added five and a half tackles. Artesia was led by Williams (161 yards on 23 carries, 62 yards passing) and Moses (98 yards on 18 carries). Defensively, Williams and sophomore defensive back Pablo Cruz each had three tackles. The Pioneers, in the playoffs for a third straight season, will travel to Rialto High for a Division 14 first round game “Give them credit, they have tough kids and they wanted to win, too,” Carter said. “I was happy in the second half that we kind of opened it up a little bit. But this is a championship game and it felt like one. The whole game was tough. “I have to say, [Williams] is as tough as they come,” he later said. “That kid is a tough player; he deserves all the credit for this season. He’s had a tough year too in terms of the contact, but that kid is a warrior. And he was tough to bring down again. He’s a big, strong player. He absolutely deserves all the accolades he gets.”

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Case No. PLNG2021-0052-Zone Text Amendment - The City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering a Text Amendment request to amend Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code Chapter 17.40 (Residential Zones) to add section 17.40.25 to provide for developments standards for two-unit projects in compliance with SB 9 The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) – (Review for Exemption) of the CEQA guidelines. INVITATION TO BE HEARD

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN LIGHT OF AB 361, THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING COULD BE CONDUCTED AS A HYBRID VIRTUAL MEETING AND IN PERSON MEETING. HOWEVER, DUE TO LIMITED CITY STAFF AND CITY OFFICIALS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT THIS COMMISSION MEETING AND THE LOW PUBLIC TURNOUT FOR THIS COMMITTEE MEETING, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED SOLELY IN PERSON AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES. The meeting can be viewed via various platforms as follows: City of Hawaiian Gardens local cable/channel: • ATT-99 • FRONTIER - 16 • SPECTRUM – 36

Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 65867, 65090, and 6061, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A PUBLIC HEARING to be held on November 16, 2021 before the City Council of the City of Commerce for the consideration of a First Reading of an Uncodified Ordinance No. 7## related to CCP Application No. 18-006 to allow for Commercial Cannabis Activities at 6400 Fleet Street, Commerce, CA. Project Description: The Uncodified Ordinance would approve a Development Agreement that would allow for Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution and Non-Storefront Retail Delivery of commercial cannabis products at 6400 Fleet Street, Commerce, CA 90040. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Development Agreement during a regularly scheduled public hearing on October 27, 2021, and recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving the Development Agreement. A copy of the proposed Development Agreement will be available on the City’s website and with the City Clerk’s Office. Environmental Determination: The proposed project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. The proposed project does not include any new construction beyond interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances, in accordance with CEQA Section 15301(a). MEETING OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY COUNCIL SAID PUBLIC HEARING MEETING: A virtual meeting will be held via Teleconference during a City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the Ordinance to allow Commercial Cannabis activities at 6400 Fleet Street, Commerce, CA 90040 will be heard. Further, in the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, and restricting gatherings of over ten (10) people, due to the health risks associated with COVID-19 pursuant to Federal, State and County orders, directives and/or guidelines, this meeting is closed to the public and will instead be streamed live, and accessible at www.ci.commerce.ca.us. Said meeting will be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and AB 361, which allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body, provided the legislative body adopts a resolution making certain findings. On October 5, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution making the required findings to continue holding remote City Council meetings. Accordingly, members of the public may participate telephonically by calling and submitting their comments at 323-887-4442. Members of the public may also submit written comments through email at cityclerk@ci.commerce.ca.us or by accessing the meeting via Zoom. Details for participating in the City Council meeting via Zoom will be published when the City Council agenda is posted, no less than 72 hours prior to said meeting. Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the above-listed item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing meeting and during the comment period described in this notice in written correspondence delivered to the city office, at, or prior to, the public hearing. City Manager Edgar Cisneros

Live Stream via City website at: www.hgcity.org FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS PUBLIC HEARING ITEM, IT IS ADVISED TO SUBMIT USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: • VIA WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE / E-COMMENT: Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the Planning Commission should submit written correspondence to the City Hall Black Drop Box or the following email address: clerksoffice@hgcity.org, or by e-comment on the City’s website, by no later than Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Note: Written correspondence will not be read into the record during the meeting; however, correspondence received by 4:00 pm will be forwarded to the Planning Commission, made a part of the official record, and made available for public review during the meeting If submitting a comment pertaining to an agenda item, please reference the agenda item. • IN-PERSON COMMENT the Planning Commission shall provide members of the public the opportunity to address the Planning Commission on any issues within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission or to speak on items on and off the agenda, except for Public Hearing items. Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes of public comment at each regular meeting. The Planning Commission shall not discuss or take action relative to any public comment unless authorized by California Government Code Section 54954.2(b). Face Masks/Face Shields will be required for all in-person comments and attendance. • ZOOM: All members of the public participating via Zoom will be placed on mute, except for during the opportunity for public comments and when recognized by the Chairperson. Members of the public may participate via Zoom by logging on via the information below: Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9643544069?pwd=UWtQamNIaEIxYnlwdjlSUCtiNEhQdz09 Meeting ID: 964 354 4069 Passcode: HG1 One tap mobile +16699006833,,9643544069#,,,,*260613# US (San Jose) +14086380968,,9643544069#,,,,*260613# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID : 964 354 4069 Passcode (VIA PHONE ONLY): 260613 Members of the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at the public meeting, consistent with the public's rights of access and public comment otherwise provided for by the Brown Act, as applicable (including, but not limited to, the requirement that such right of access and public comment be made available in a manner consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act). The Planning Commission will participate in a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm via in-person and teleconference (Zoom). Further information may be obtained by contacting the Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department at (562) 420-2641 Ext 246. Si desea obtener mas informacion, llame al Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidad al (562) 420-2641.

(Published: Los Cerritos Community News, November 5, 2021) Published at LCCN 11/5/21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLOT PLAN 996 5901 Triumph Street NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce will conduct SPECIAL public hearing to consider Plot Plan NO. 996 to allow for the review and development of a new 40,210 square foot, 44 foot high warehouse/office building on a 1.75-acre site in the City’s M-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district. Pursuant to Chapter 19.39 Division 10 (Site Plan Review) of the Commerce Municipal Code (CMC), a Plot Plan Review is required for any new building or structure in excess of 25,000 square feet in area. SAID PUBLIC HEARING MEETING: A SPECIAL virtual meeting will be held via Teleconference during a Planning Commission hearing on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the Plot Plan will be heard. Instructions for Teleconference access are provided below: Call in phone number: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 936 8760 5928 Password: 838914

On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20 (superseding the Brown Act-related provisions of Executive Order N-25-20 issued on March 12, 2020), which allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body. Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that members of the Commerce City Planning Commission will participate in meetings virtually and telephonically. Further, in the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, and restricting gatherings of over ten (10) people, due to the health risks associated with COVID-19 pursuant to Federal, State and County orders, directives and/or guidelines, this meeting is closed to the public and will instead be streamed live, accessible at www.ci.commerce.ca.us Members of the public may participate by calling in to the number provided herein. Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the above-listed item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing meeting and during the comment period described in this notice in written correspondence delivered to the city office, at, or prior to, the public hearing. THE PLANNING COMMISSION Jose D. Jimenez (Publish date: Los Cerritos Community News, November 5, 2021) Published at LCCN 11/5/21

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NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Cerritos adopted Ordinance No. 1036, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE AS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF APRIL IN EACH EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR AND ADDING SECTION 2.40.030 TO THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR THE PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CERRITOS CITY CHARTER AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 1019 City Attorney Summary: The California Constitution says that it is competent for any city charter to provide that the city governed under that charter may make and enforce all ordinances and regulations in respect to municipal affairs, which expressly includes the conduct of the city’s elections. (Cal. Const., art.XI, §5.) A State appellate court case recently upheld the municipal election date established by the charter for a charter city based, in part, on this constitutional authority. (City of Redondo Beach v. Padilla (2020) 46 Cal.App.5th 902.) Cerritos is a charter city with a voter-approved City Charter, which provides in pertinent part that the general municipal election for Cerritos’ elected officials may be held on any of the dates established by State law for general municipal elections. (Cerritos Charter, §800.) State law currently provides the dates for general municipal elections to include, among other specified dates, the Second Tuesday of April in each even-numbered year. (Elec. Code, §§1000(c), 1301(a).) Pursuant to this State authority and applicable Cerritos Charter provisions, Ordinance No. 1036 establishes the general municipal election date for the City of Cerritos as the second Tuesday of April in each even-numbered year. Ordinance No. 1036 also adds provisions to the Cerritos Municipal Code authorizing the holding of elections by utilizing any methods provided for in the State law, as specified, which includes use of vote centers, polling places, and all-mailed ballots. Ordinance No. 1036 also repeals the prior ordinance establishing the general municipal election date. The full text of this adopted Ordinance can be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703. I, Vida Barone, City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1036 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Cerritos at a Regular Meeting held on the 28th day of October, 2021 and that it was so adopted as follows: AYES:Barrows, Solanki, Vo, Hu, NOES:Yokoyama, ABSENT:None, ABSTAIN:None, DATED: November 5, 2021 /s/ Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer Published at LCCN 11/5/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2021237280 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE CLASSIC STITCH, 20909 BLOOMFIELD 15, LAKEWOOD, CA., 90715. Registered Owner: EMMANUEL VILLA-MARIN 20909 BLOOMFIELD 15, LAKEWOOD, CA., 90715 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ EMMANUEL VILLA-MARIN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 10/29/21. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26/21

CITY OF COMMERCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 723 RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 723 Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 65867, 65090, and 6061, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A PUBLIC HEARING to be held on November 16, 2021 before the City Council of the City of Commerce for the consideration of a First Reading of an Uncodified Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 723 for failure to comply with their contractual obligations as outlined in Development Agreement No. 723. Project Description: The Uncodified Ordinance before the City Council would repeal Ordinance No. 723, revoking Development Agreement No. 723 and allow the City to purge Ordinance No. 723 from the City’s records for cleaning purposes. The business owner breached the terms of Development Agreement No. 723 by failing to make payments to the City of Commerce that are required pursuant to the terms of Development Agreement No. 723. A Notice of Default was issued. Proposed revocation is pursuant to Commerce Municipal Code Section 5.61.270 (b) which states that no person may commence or continue any commercial cannabis activity in the City, without timely paying in full all fees and charges required for the operation of a commercial cannabis activity, and as mandated by the City’s laws. This action would repeal Ordinance No. 723 in order to purge the City’s records of an ordinance related to Development Agreement No. 723. Affected Location: Development Agreement No. 723 was approved for Commercial Cannabis Activity at 7220 East Slauson Avenue in Commerce, CA. Environmental Determination: The request for an Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance No. 723 has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code, § 21080, subd. (b)(9); Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, Ch. 3, § 15321 [Class 21, “Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies”]). This section specifically applies to actions by regulatory agencies to enforce or revoke a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use issued, adopted, or prescribed by the regulatory agency or enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective, administered or adopted by the regulatory agency. In this case, the action is to repeal an Ordinance related to a Development Agreement. MEETING OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY COUNCIL SAID PUBLIC HEARING MEETING: A virtual meeting will be held via Teleconference during a City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 723 will be heard. Further, in the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, and restricting gatherings of over ten (10) people, due to the health risks associated with COVID-19 pursuant to Federal, State and County orders, directives and/or guidelines, this meeting is closed to the public and will instead be streamed live, and accessible at www.ci.commerce.ca.us. Said meeting will be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and AB 361, which allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body, provided the legislative body adopts a resolution making certain findings. On October 5, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution making the required findings to continue holding remote City Council meetings. Accordingly, members of the public may participate telephonically by calling and submitting their comments at 323-887-4442. Members of the public may also submit written comments through email at cityclerk@ci.commerce.ca.us or by accessing the meeting via Zoom. Details for participating in the City Council meeting via Zoom will be published when the City Council agenda is posted, no less than 72 hours prior to said meeting. Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the above-listed item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing meeting and during the comment period described in this notice in written correspondence delivered to the city office, at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE PUGLIESE Case No. 21STPB09274 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSEPHINE PUGLIESE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Robert Pugliese in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Robert Pugliese be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 18, 2021 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Robert Pugliese ROBERT PUGLIESE 13124 CAROLYN ST CERRITOS CA 90703 CN981731 PUGLIESE Oct 29, Nov 5,12, 2021 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STEVE KARPATI CASE NO. 21STPB09911 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of STEVE KARPATI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ZOLTAN KARPATI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ZOLTAN KARPATI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/13/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ROBERT E. PEARSON II - SBN 231302 ROBERT E. PEARSON, APLC 17782 17TH ST., #109 TUSTIN CA 92780 BSC 220701 10/22, 10/29, 11/5/21 CNS-3521894# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BERNICE MARY LAMBERT AKA BERNICE M. LAMBERT AKA BERNICE LAMBERT CASE NO. 21STPB09979 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of BERNICE MARY LAMBERT AKA BERNICE M. LAMBERT AKA BERNICE LAMBERT. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAURIE LOUISE ATKINS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAURIE LOUISE ATKINS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/07/22 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ROBERT L. COHEN, ESQ. - SBN 150913 LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. COHEN, INC. 8081 ORANGETHORPE AVENUE BUENA PARK CA 90621 10/29, 11/5, 11/12/21 CNS-3522614# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHARLES FREDERICK LAMBERT CASE NO. 21STPB09986 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CHARLES FREDERICK LAMBERT. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAURIE LOUISE ATKINS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAURIE LOUISE ATKINS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/07/22 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ROBERT L. COHEN, ESQ. - SBN 150913 LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. COHEN, INC. 8081 ORANGETHORPE AVENUE BUENA PARK CA 90621 10/29, 11/5, 11/12/21 CNS-3522618# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 11:00 AM on the 12th day of November, 2021 Bids for: ABC Bid # 1578 Asphalt Paving All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may request for Bid Documents by calling (562) 926-5566 x 21218 Wendy Wall. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License valid Class C12 Contractor's License and DIR Registration will be required. Cerritos Community News

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