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Metro Board Selects Route for Light Rail From Artesia to Union Station By Brian Hews

Gateway Cities, will continue to lead her colleagues to adopt as The Los Angeles County official Metro Board policy that Metro Board of Directors voted the West Santa Ana Branch projunanimously yesterday to move ect will only be considered comforward with the first 15-mile plete once the entire 19-mile line segment of the West Santa Ana is built and it provides a singleBranch, a rail line that, when seat-ride from Artesia to Union completed, will stretch from Ar- Station. tesia to Downtown Los Angeles. "The West Santa Ana Branch There will be a press confer- is more than just a transit projence today at the Transit Plaza to ect," said Hahn. "It will make announce the approval of the Lo- such a difference in the lives of cally Preferred Alternative, what people living and working along is known as the Slauson/A Line its corridor, alleviating many of route from Union to Pioneer in the environmental impacts that Artesia. have burdened Southeast LA and No station will be built in Gateway Cities communities for Cerritos for now. too long and providing them with Los Angeles County Su- much-needed access to quality pervisor Janice Hahn, with the public transit. Approving this support of local leaders from Southeast Los Angeles and the See LIGHT RAIL page 13

Pico Rivera to Provide High Speed Internet Access for the Entire City By Brian Hews Residents of the City of Pico Rivera will soon have access to high speed internet access courtesy of the City. The selected developer for delivering Citywide Fiber Optic to all residences and businesses within the community is SiFi Networks (SiFi). The overall construction project will result in the installation of approximately 260 Miles of fiber optic cable throughout the City. There will be no cost to the City in the design and construction of the fiber optic network, however the city will provide the customary permitting including plan review and inspection of all installations and contract provisions will require SiFi to reimburse the City for all costs associated with the project. SiFi Networks will provide all funding to design, construct and operate a fiber optic system that will be available to all properties (residential and commercial) within the City. It is estimated that this will be a $50 - $60 Million investment over a period of 5 years. “This is a major step to bringing about opportunity, access and equity for the residents of Pico Rivera,” said Dr. Monica Sanchez, mayor of the City of Pico Rivera.

“High speed internet access is a critical piece of infrastructure which improves educational opportunities for residents, allows options for remote schooling and remote work, supports competitiveness for existing businesses, and promotes economic development.” “One of the most requested services I’ve heard from residents has been for high speed internet access,” said Councilmember Gustavo Camacho. “We have now moved forward in providing that request for the entire city.In addition to helping to bridge the digital divide and becoming a communication tool during a potential disaster, high speed internet access can send a signal to the region that Pico Rivera is informed forwardthinking, and ready to welcome positive change.” An increasing number of Americans are factoring in internet service costs and access when considering where to move. In order to help retain and attract residents, small cities across the country have created their access to high speed internet service. In recent years, many cities have started to take a look at how they can offer home internet access as

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THE TRIBUTE at Cerritos' Sheriff's Station will be called a 'Tribute to Public Safety.' The current proposal, which was discussed at last night's Cerritos Council meeting, will have three main sculpture elements which includes two figures that represent a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and one figure that would represent the Los Angeles County Fire department. The stunning artwork will be enhanced with two granite walls in the courtyard to create an intimate space for visitors to the site.

Cerritos to Build Sculpture Plaza to Honor Public Safety Services By Brian Hews At its November 2021 meeting, on a 5-0 vote, the Cerritos City Council approved the design of a $500,000 Sculpture Plaza that will be located in front of the Sheriff’s Station at City Hall. Cerritos will commission Gary Aslum for the sculptures; FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENT

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the plaza has a proposed name of Tribute to Public Safety. Aslum is proposing three main sculpture elements which includes two figures that represent a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and one figure that would represent the Los Angeles County Fire department. The stunning artwork will be enhanced with two granite walls

in the courtyard to create an intimate space for visitors to the site. Two granite benches will also be placed in the area to allow visitors to rest and contemplate. Another smaller wall will be placed in the front of the plaza and serve to identify the space,

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ABC Gives Over 17,600 COVID Tests to Students

By Robert Alan District continues advancing its goal of financial stability. The Central Basin Municipal Water District has announced it has received an A3 rating by Moody's Investors Service to the District's Standby Charge Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A and Series 2022B (Taxable). The bonds will be issued in the expected par amounts of approximately $13.7 million and $32.4 million, respectively. “This drastically improved rating by Moody’s is an affirmation the recent actions and policies taken by District’s Board and executive team have led to a significantly improved financial position and standing with our customers,” said Dr. Alejandro Rojas, General Manager of the

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CERRITOS HIGH School Principal Patrick Walker was on hand to distribute test kits to his students. By Scott Smith Testing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. With that in mind, California Governor Gavin

Newsom provided COVID-19 rapid test kits for every student in the state. Districts began receiving the test kits after winter break. The ABC Unified School District received its test kits

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eightlessness is not only for astronauts in space but can now be experienced by the public at Long Beach Airport with the Zero-G Experience® coming Feb. 11. “The experience offered by ZeroGravity Corporation is the only commercial opportunity on earth for individuals to experience true ‘weightlessness’ without going to space,” said CEO Matt Gohd. “The Zero-G Experience® and The Big Game have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience true weightlessness.” This happens over a period of 5 hours onboard G-FORCE ONE, a specially modified Boeing 727-200, as it makes 15 parabolic maneuvers. As a modified Boeing 727-200, the G-FORCE ONE’s upgraded hydraulic system allows for continuous hydraulic pressure during parabolic performance. This modification, along with the addition of accelerometers in the cockpit, were evaluated and approved by the FAA. No structural modifications were made to the aircraft’s interior or exterior, according to Gohd. “What excites me the most is creating history, the history that family who took this [flight] together and will remember it forever, the history the company has made by flying Stephen Hawking, taking 12 exceptional individuals that were severely disabled and giving them the dream of space,” he said. “[A] history in the research we enable, and [how] it is accessible at a fraction of the cost of others.” Gohd went to work for the corporation two years and two months ago and was attracted to the Zero-Gravity Corporation’s attention to detail, excellent service, and quality of experience they provide. “Combined with the exciting history it has set the foundation for exhilarating adventure-based tourism,” he added. As a child, Gohd was a self-described science and space nerd, who built big telescopes and loved the stars and Star Trek. He said he began in the business of flight and space travel with a “wonderful team, and amazing people,” while asking many questions, every day. “My career was in finance, where I helped small companies become bigger, and with age accumulated wisdom, which made me a good problem-solver,” he added. Though the company was in significant distress and about to close its doors when Gohd brought onboard Zero-G, he was not discouraged.

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G-FORCE ONE, a specially modified Boeing 727, offers the experience of weightlessness to the public.

“We started flying out of Long Beach a few years ago but have had a presence on the West Coast since our inception,” Gohd said. “We will be flying out of Long Beach and Oakland, Las Vegas, Austin and Houston, TX, the Kennedy Space Center, Miami, FL, and New York, NY. We anticipate flying 2-3 times per week in 2022.” “Zero-G has provided thousands of individuals the opportunity to experience weightlessness, including Stephen Hawking, Martha Stewart and Buzz Aldrin,” he added. “Zero-G not only caters to private clients but various organizations as well. The National

ness before going to space. Swimming pools helped complete their training prior to missions aboard the International Space Station. Typically, astronauts experienced weightlessness through plunging arcs with about 30 or 40 chances to float while the airplane drops to a lower altitude, according to www.spacelegalissues.com/a-history -of-vomit-comets/. NASA has also historically used parabolic flights to run experiments in weightlessness. In 1959, their “Reduced Gravity” research program flew several aircraft over the years including the now famous and retired KC-135A aircraft. The agency currently offers flight opportunities with the Zero-G Corporation, who provides research and educational flights besides commercial flights. “Each of Zero-G’s recreational flights consists of around 15 parabolas, including simulations of the gravity levels of the Moon and Mars, as well as complete weightlessness. This profile allows clients to enjoy weightlessness with minimal motion discomfort,” according to www.gozerog.com Microgravity flights have also been used in the film industry. Actors of the movie “Apollo 13” (Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon and Bill Paxton) were on the KC-135A parabola flights in the 1990s. The set was created from the inside of the airplane to look like a spacecraft interior. Within seconds of scenes being portrayed, cameras captured shots of weightlessness on film. For “Apollo 13,” Director Ron Howard for months

Geographic, Nick News and Discovery Channel have all flown on G-FORCE ONE. We’ve also been featured on NBC’s The Today Show, Biggest Loser and The Apprentice.” “The interior of G-FORCE ONE has been altered to allow for maximum floating space,” he said. “Seats are in the rear of the plane. The floating area is divided into sections and padded from floor to ceiling with one rope running down each side of the plane. To board G-FORCE ONE, stairs open from the tail of the aircraft into the seating area.” Pilots are specially trained to fly the Boeing 727 in a parabolic maneuver, according to Gohd. During a parabolic flight, the aircraft is brought into an angle that allows the suppression of lift and fall into free fall, such as how satellites stay in position. Parabola flights, otherwise known as “Vomit Comets,” were used to train astronauts in how to move in weightless-

leased the aircraft to capture all the zero-gravity shots. Zero-Gravity Corporation is a privately held space entertainment and tourism company whose mission is to make the excitement and adventure of space accessible to the public. Anyone can fly onboard a Zero-G flight. If anyone has any health concerns it’ recommended that they contact their doctor for guidance. For the price of $8,200 per person, clients can expect to be weightless for 30 seconds at time, 15 times, for a total of 6-7 minutes of total weightless time. “We can fly 28 passengers at a time, and there are exclusive group prices,” Gohd said. “Take a look at our upcoming cities and see where you can float with us!” For more information about Zero G and to sign up for a flight, please visit online at gozerog.com/reservations .

Company Will Offer Weightless Flights From Long Beach By Laurie Hanson “What motivates me is a company that impacts those with dreams, the ability to further research critical to the pursuit of space and creating value for my dedicated employees who are all stakeholders as well as investors who have entrusted me with their capital,” explained Gohd. The company had already survived 11 years of FAA safety regulation and procedural scrutiny. But finally, ZeroG’s three co-founders Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, Dr. Byron K. Lichtenberg (a veteran astronaut) and Ray Cronise (a NASA engineer) got approval for G-FORCE ONE to take passengers on commercial parabolic flights. By August 2004, Zero-G flew its first commercial flight operating under the same safety standards of all major air carriers. It established its own place in the extreme tourism industry as the first and only commercial zero-gravity flight for the public. As of April 2006, Zero-G became the first commercial company to gain permission from the Kennedy Space Center to use the shuttle runway and landing facilities to operate its weightless flights.

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Orange County D.A. Spitzer Holds Trump-Like Rally in La Palma Home Prices Hit Another High By Brian Hews

QUESTIONABLE NAME: OC D.A. Todd Spitzer talks with the press. His campaign theme is "NoLAinOC," a slap at L.A. D.A. George Gascon and his progressive law enforcement policies. "We don't want those here in the OC," Spitzer said.

By Brian Hews District Attorney Todd Spitzer held a brazen sign-of-the-times campaign launch and press conference on the borderline separating Los Angeles and Orange Counties, this past Wednesday at Rancho Verde Park in La Palma. Calling it ‘NoLAinOC,’ Spitzer said the theme "is not an insult to Los Angeles," but many at the conference took it that way. Carol Burke, a Cerritos resident walking in the park told HMG-CN, “It is insulting and partisan politics, Spitzer is a Republican, he presumably has a good record, why does he have to pick on our DA he’s just like Trump, separating the counties like he does with states.” Spitzer is running against a Pete Hardin and is fighting to keep the same policies. Spitzer was joined by victims of crime and family members who shared their stories. The mudslinging started last year in what is expected to be an especially brutal campaign for district attorney. Chief among their early personal attacks, Spitzer has accused challenger Pete Hardin of sexual deviancy and Hardin, in turn, claims Spitzer cavorts with crooks. Spitzer, citing anonymous, sources, has virtually labeled Hardin a sexual predator, saying he “doesn’t belong within 1,000 feet of a school.” And Hardin accuses Spitzer of “paying crooks” to work on his campaign, although those he refers to have not been criminally charged. Although the race is nonpartisan, Spitzer is a staunch Republican who has cultivated a reputation as a strong law-and-order advocate. Hardin is a Democrat who describes himself as progressive. Among those who spoke at the rally was Perla Mendoza, mother of murder victim Daniel Elijah Figueroa; Imelda Hernandez, mother of murder victim Christian Silva; Aurora Carlos, mother of murder victim Jose Benjamin Salvidres and Emma Rivas, mother of murder victim Christopher Beasley. Spitzer concluded his campaign

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SoCal home prices hit another all-time high in December, capping another year of sharp growth and equity gains. The median six-county sale price reached $698,000 last month, up over 16% from a year earlier; it marked the 10th time the median set a record in 2021. Inventory is at rock-bottom levels; 58% of offers still had competing bids in the final month of 2021. One factor that could slow the housing market is rising mortgage interest rates as the Federal Reserve dials back its easy money policies to combat inflation. SoCal home sales, fell 10% from a year earlier. Several real estate firms forecast L.A. County home-price growth will slow to the low single digits in 2022. The year-over-year comparisons: In San Diego County, the median home price rose over 15% to $743,000; sales fell 11%. In Ventura County, the median home price rose nearly 16% to $751,000; sales fell 23%. In Riverside County, the median home price rose 20% to a record $550,000; sales

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fell 8%. In San Bernardino County, the median home price rose 21% to a record $485,750; sales fell 10%. In the OC, median price rose 18% to a record $935,000; sales fell 17%. In Los Angeles County, the median home price rose 15% to a record $805,000, sales fell 6%.

La Mirada Offers Mortgage Assistance Grant Program The City of La Mirada is providing a Mortgage Assistance Grant program to La Mirada homeowners who are experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeowners will be able to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to assist with mortgage payments. Applicants will need to show proof of ownership of a home in La Mirada along with documentation of economic hardship. Documents could include a lay-off notice, furlough letter or other documentation showing loss of income. Residents will also need to provide their most recent mortgage statement. Payments will be made directly to the mortgage company and will not need to be repaid to the City. For more information regarding the Mortgage Assistance Grant program, contact La Mirada City Hall at (562) 943-0131.

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Staff Report The La Mirada City Council recognized residents Howard and Lola Leggett and congratulated them on their 70th wedding anniversary during the council meeting. Howard and Lola first met in 1948 on a blind date. They dated for three years and got married on November 11, 1951. In December of 1960, they purchased their lifelong home in La Mirada, where they raised their three children. Howard was employed in the aerospace industry and Lola was a school-

teacher. Howard and Lola credit their 94-year longevity and 70-year marriage to a very strong faith and active lifestyle. All three of their children frequently return to La Mirada to be with their parents. Howard and Lola have two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. The City’s Anniversary Recognition program recognizes La Mirada residents on their 50th, 60th, 70th wedding anniversaries. For more information, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 943-7277.

Along with several other COVID-19 metrics, hospitalizations are also declining with 4,323 people currently hospitalized, representing a decline from the peak of 4,800 patients last week. The seven-day average of new admissions of people with COVID-19 also decreased by 10%, from 614 patients one week ago to 552 admissions today. Further, only a portion of COVID cases are requiring critical care. As of today, 17% of COVID positive hospitalized patients are currently in the ICU, and 12% of COVID positive hospitalized patients are currently on ventilators. Data is also showing the spread of Omicron has had a disproportionate effect among certain residents over the past two months, with the risk of hospitalization significantly lower for people who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Through January 15th, fully vaccinated and boosted individuals were 28 times less likely to be admitted to the ICU for COVID-19 than those unvaccinated, showing that vaccines continue to provide the best protection against severe illness. Nonetheless, the county’s healthcare system remains under strain due to more healthcare workers testing positive, which is contributing to the shortage of healthcare workers across the county. For the week of January 14th, there were 1,559 new healthcare worker positive cases, representing a nearly 18% increase compared to the 1,326 cases from the week prior.

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All in the Family-Downey Appoints First Female Chief of Police Staff Report Downey announced this week that Leslie Murray was chosen to be Downey’s 12th Chief of Police. Murray was sworn-in during a special ceremony where she was accompanied by current and former colleagues, as well as her family. Her brother Ed Kelly, a retired Downey PD Sergeant, administered the Oath of Office. The badge pinning was done by Chief Murray’s husband, Dan Murray, who is also a retired Downey PD Sergeant. Murray is a 31-year veteran of the Downey Police Department. She was raised in Norwalk and Bellflower, and attended Downey schools, graduating from Downey High School. In 1990, she was hired as a Downey Police Officer and attended the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Academy. Upon graduation, Murray was assigned to Field Operations as a Patrol Officer. She went on to work as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Detective. In 2000, she was promoted to Sergeant and was the first female Sergeant in Downey PD’s 43-year history.

In 2008, Chief Murray was promoted to Lieutenant and worked as a Field Operations Watch Commander, which included oversight of the Professional Standards Unit. Ten years later she was promoted to Captain. She has served in this capacity overseeing both the Detective and Administrative Divisions of the Department. “We are proud to welcome Chief Murray as Downey’s first female Police Chief,” said Mayor Blanca Pacheco. “She has risen through the ranks and earned the respect of her colleagues and our community. I am confident Chief Murray will lead the men and women of the Downey Police Department with the highest level of integrity, honor and professionalism.” Former Downey Police Chief Dean Milligan who retired this past December said, “I am so very proud of Leslie and her professional accomplishments. I have no doubt that she and her team will lead the Downey Police Department to new heights.”

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Central Basin Municipal Water District. “We look forward to further actions leading to even stronger financial standing, improved customer confidence and enhanced relations with our customers. The A3 rating reflects the expectation of relatively weak debt service coverage by pledged parcel tax revenues of around 1.1 times and the risk associated with required annual board approval of the parcel tax levy. The rating also factors in the stability of pledged standby charge parcel tax collections of $10 on over 309,000 mostly residential parcels with average area income levels and low delinquency rates. This refunding is expected to save the district approximately $3M without extending the term of the bonds. The improved financial and governance stability was a big factor in not only an improved rating but for securing a new bond structure that reduces the District's need to hold funds in restricted reserve accounts. This will free up resources to reinvest in its existing recycled water program as well as investment in projects to expand recycled water use for industrial purposes. With a board majority who has silenced trouble-makers Leticia Vasquez and Martha Camacho-Rodriguez, working with the general manager and staff, their improvements will keep rates stable and affordable for the District service area Collections are further secured by a lockbox mechanism under which pledged parcel tax revenues will be remitted directly to the Trustee by Los Angeles County (Aa1 stable) for debt service payments prior to their release to the district. This lockbox structure helps to counterbalance the district's historically weak operating performance and management practices. "I am very proud of the collaboration and work the Central Basin Board and general manager have undertaken over the past year to make significant progress in improving our financial position,” said Art Chacon, Chair of the Central Basin Municipal Water District. “This rating sends a strong message of confidence that our District is financially stable and serious about our mission to deliver reliable and high-quality water and recycled water services to our communities through strategic and effective partnerships with our customers.”

a utility service. The risk of not pursuing a comprehensive broadband strategy became apparent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The open access network will allow for multiple service providers to use the network to offer more choice to consumers. This agreement does not prevent any other service providers from installing their own citywide fiber optic networks or expanding their existing fiber infrastructure and providing a similar service. From an economic development perspective, the concept of a privately funded and managed citywide fiber network is a significant opportunity for strengthening the City's competitive advantage for retaining and attracting businesses, jobs, and private investment into our community. The network will also be the backbone for the city to thrive, boosting economic development by retaining and attracting new businesses. Local businesses with access to highspeed Internet service will be able to create a bigger market for their goods and services, driving the success of the community. When a local community’s businesses thrive, that community’s residents also benefit. From more government funds for better community services, to more job opportunities, residents can see the fruits of local business successes. Internet access has also become crucial for schools because it expands on the educational resources available to schools. Schools can also help parents better connect with students by encouraging parents to take interest in what their children are studying. Parents and children can also stay on top of grades and future project due dates with the information that school websites and tools allow them to access. With the rise in Internet-connected technology, educational opportunities have grown as well, from the possibility of online homeschooling to continuing education for adults, there is a wealth of educational opportunities created by the presence of the Internet – particularly high-speed Internet service. SiFi will own the backbone infrastructure but is not an ISP. Maintenance and repair of the physical fiber network is wholly the responsibility of SiFi. Residents and businesses will have the option to continue with their existing ISPs or seek subscriptions with providers who have leased fiber from SiFi and receive a fiber service drop directly into their homes or businesses.

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By Tammye McDuff Cruised out to the San Pedro Fish Market and we were not disappointed. They have a new dish for dine-in, takeout and delivery called the Game Day Tray, and they are inviting football fans and seafood enthusiasts to combine their two loves with the new feast. Taking their famous Shrimp Tray to the next level, the Game Day Tray includes an extra eight ounces of Jumbo Shrimp plus pastrami, sausage, pork belly and corn to accompany the satisfying medley of mixed veggies, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and potatoes covered in their Signature Seasoning, drizzled in soybean butter, and served with garlic bread.

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To advertise call 562-407-3873 Root for your team at home or from a participating San Pedro Fish Market location while indulging in the extravaganza. Fit for four to six fans at $84.99, the Game Day tray is available through February 13. Founded by Mackey Ungaro, his son Henry, and nephew Tommy Amalfitano, San Pedro Fish Market opened the doors to its first location in 1956 originally called Vista Seafood. In the early 60’s, Vista Seafood was relocated to their waterfront location, which would later become the Ports O’ Call Village. This waterfront location was rebuilt in 1982 and renamed the San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant, taking its title from the waterfront community. San Pedro Fish Market has

become one of the top ten most Instagrammed restaurants in the country, highlighting their World Famous Shrimp Tray. Much of it has been documented with their award-winning web series ‘Kings of Fish’, which showcases the San Pedrobased family and their four-time Guinness Book of World Record restaurants. Nearly four generations later, the families continue the tradition of serving fresh seafood to the waterfront community and beyond. For more information and to place your order for pick up visit www.sanpedrofish.com

THE GAME DAY TRAY at San Pedro Fish Market. By Melinda Myers As you plan this year’s garden, be sure to include strawberries. They are low in calories, high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and provide seasonal interest in gardens and containers. Best of all, you don’t need much space to grow this delicious fruit. There are three types of strawberries: June or spring bearing, everbearing, and day neutral. Select the best type of strawberry for your space and harvest needs. June-bearing strawberries produce one crop of berries in late spring to early summer, depending on where you garden. They produce the largest harvest but in the shortest span of time. Plant now and enjoy an abundant

harvest next year. Everbearing strawberries usually produce two crops of berries each year, early and late in the season. Delizz®, a day-neutral strawberry, was the first ever strawberry to be selected as an All-America Selections Winner. This 2016 winner is a compact plant perfect for hanging baskets, containers or garden beds. It can be started from seed or transplants and will produce sweet fruit the first year and all season long, even during hot weather. Up the ornamental appeal of traditional in-ground plantings with a star shaped or tiered bed. The elevated beds make for easier planting, weeding, and harvesting. You’ll find a variety of tiered shaped beds to purchase.

Use strawberries as a groundcover in sunny well-drained locations for an abundant harvest. Their attractive leaves, white flowers, red fruit and brilliant red fall color add sparkle to the landscape and provide fresh fruit for. Or grow them in a container, window box or hanging basket on your porch or deck. They'll be close and easy to harvest. Fill a hanging basket and watch as the runners cascade over the edge. Check containers daily and water enough to keep the soil slightly moist. Increase success by using a low nitrogen slowrelease fertilizer into the soil at planting or sprinkle over the soil surface as needed. This type of fertilizer promotes growth without interfering with flowering and fruit production.

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CANDY4LESS held the official ribbon cutting of their third location in La Mirada, January 20. It is the owner's third location, along with Bellflower and Whittier. By Tammye McDuff Rogelio Baca and his family officially opened their third Candy4Less store in La Mirada this past week. "Since high school, I had always dreamed of starting my own business. We chose the business of candy because, after extensive research, we noticed that any competition marked up their prices heavily. I saw an opportunity to provide those savings to everyone,” Baca said. Candy4Less started in April of 2016 in a 900 sf building and has built up a following of loyal customers in five years they have opened three new locations. Candy4Less carries over 2,000 different products in American and Mexican brands, bulk-size candy, and retro candy products. They also offer a large selection of party decorations, balloons, banners, goodie bags, and dozens of piñatas. The Baca’s took a very different

point-of-view during the pandemic. The couple had invested heavily opening two locations when it hit, “We had two choices,” said Rogelio, "we could close and lose everything or we could stay open. We figured that people would be staying home and watching more television programming and ordering movies, so we devised a website where they could still get all the goodies that came with going to the movies and a customer pick-up policy. And to our surprise, the company thrived!” Both Rogelio and Veronica, came the United States while still children with high hopes,” We were lucky enough to find each other in high school and are raising three amazing children who are also learning the business which they plan to pass down to generations to come. The new location is at 14239 Rosecrans Avenue in La Mirada with stores in Bellflower and Whittier.

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Passings: La Mirada Resident Ofelia Otero O f e l i a Otero, loving wife, mother, g r a n d m o t h e r, sister, and friend, left this world on January 19, 2022 in her sleep at her La Mirada home that she loved for over 50 years. She had been battling dementia, she was 89. She was born in Acobamba, Peru. At 18, Ofelia went to Miami to help her brother with his first child. There she met Luis Otero. They would soon marry and travel the east coast, eventually settling in La Mirada. Ofelia was the youngest of six children and was affectionately nicknamed Pirucha, a name for someone small with a fun attitude. She enjoyed laughing. At a young age, she learned to love the outdoors while exploring the beauty of her native Peru. She passed that love on to her children, taking them camping in the Sierras and spending weekends at Huntington Beach. After her beloved husband died in 1972, she needed to find work. She became a teacher, helping immigrant children learn how to speak English. She also became a professional caregiver, helping elderly people stay in their homes as they became more dependent on assistance. She loved family gatherings because it was a time to pass along stories of Peru. Ofelia is survived by her children Rolando, Ernesto and Isabel. She has seven grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Norwalk bends but does not break against John Glenn, claims fourth straight win over city rival By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter Norwalk High has dominated its city rival John Glenn High in virtually every sport, and when it comes to boys basketball, it’s the Dec. 20, 2017 meeting that still gets to head coach Brent Campanelli. It was then that the Eagles escaped with a 55-51 victory, the only time the sixth-year head coach has been defeated by Glenn. After postponements from Dec. 16 and again on Jan. 12 prevented the teams from playing, they finally faced each other this past Monday and Norwalk prevailed for the 11th time out of the last 12 meetings, 48-40, in a contest that wasn’t as close as the final score indicated. “One thing that we try to preach is it’s

not necessarily okay to lose games, but just don’t lose this one,” Campanelli said. “You just do whatever you have to do to win this one. And so, that felt good. Guys are passionate; they’ve been asking daily, ‘are we going to make that game up, when are we going to play’? It just took us a little bit longer than anticipated. But they’re a good team. He’s a good coach and he’s trying to build and has got them playing hard. They have some pieces in there that are really going to help them.” While Glenn never led in the game, it tied the Lancers twice in the opening quarter and stayed within three points until a three-pointer from junior Aytin Reyes gave the Lancers a 13-7 lead with 41 seconds left. That was part of a 10-1 run that extended 61 seconds into the second quarter.

JOHN GLENN HIGH junior Sebastian Figueroa battles with Norwalk High sophomore Zack Powell in this past Monday night’s city rivalry game, Powell scored 16 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and had six assists and two steals as the Lancers knocked off the Eagles 48-40. Figueroa led all scorers with 20 points and had 11 rebounds. PHOTO BY ARMANDO VARGAS, Contributing photographer. A recurring problem plagued the Eagles throughout the game, especially in the first half as they were three of 16 from the field. A lot of the missed shots were easy layups and Norwalk grabbed only seven defensive rebounds in the half, which ended with the hosts leading 20-16. “Second chance points, again, has been a problem for us all year,” said Glenn firstyear head coach Sam Abebe. “Missed free throws, missed open shots…I don’t think we’re understanding how to win yet, and unfortunately, it’s biting us now. “It just comes down to watching the ball,” he continued. “We watch the ball way too much, and this has been a problem all year. Some of these guys don’t understand that. We don’t have a 6’7” guy here that can go in and get a rebound. It has to be a collective unit game-rebounding, which is what I call it. Everyone has to crash the glass and unfortunately, our guards watch our bigs and our bigs once in a while are tired of banging and they start watching. It’s just too much standing and watching.” If Glenn, ranked eighth in the CIFSouthern Section Division 5A poll, had any chance of making a comeback, it was quickly dashed in the third quarter when the Lancers began the stanza going on a 9-2 run, thanks to senior Zack Powell, who had four points and an assist and Reyes, who had two assists and a threepointer. With the score 29-18 the teams spent the last 3:23 of the quarter trading baskets. In fact, Norwalk connected on its final six baskets of the quarter while Glenn was true on three of its final four attempts in the quarter. “I think we just stuck to the game plan and kept trying to get balls to the right guys; get balls to the playmakers and they made the plays,” Campanelli said. “Ultimately, we can work on it and structure them, but the young guys have to be in there with the confidence to make

the plays, and they did.” “We just couldn’t get stops,” Abebe said. “It just seemed like when we would start running our offense to perfection, and we would get layups, we would turn right back and give them a layup. Unfortunately, we don’t have the firepower offensively to be trading baskets with a team, even though Norwalk isn’t a great offensive team.” Norwalk entered the fourth quarter up by 10 points and even though Glenn junior Sebastian Figueroa scored his team’s first two baskets of the stanza on putbacks, the earlier misses haunted the Eagles. After going seven of 26 from the field in the first three quarters, Glenn (9-10 overall) was six of 15 in the fourth quarter. Figueroa led all scorers with a season-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while senior Richard Ramos added 12 points, had three rebounds and two steals as four of the six players who suited up scored. And even though Glenn fell for the fourth straight time, Abebe hopes his team sent a message for future rivalry games. “It’s exciting, of course,” Abebe said. “What I hope from the young kids is at Waite [Middle School] and these other small schools and junior highs is we only played with six guys tonight. There are a lot of guys on the bench at Norwalk that could have helped us win this game. I really hope that, even though we didn’t win the game, we lost by eight with only six guys. If we get one or two guys on this bench that live in this city, they can come to our school and they can help us out. In the future, we can dominate this [rivalry]. I hope the narrative about Glenn has changed today; that we’re not a walkover.” “They’ve always been structured, and coaches have done a good job,” Campanelli said. “They just haven’t had the bodies or the playmakers or the skill guys. Not to say that we get them, but it’s just kind of always been a slight

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Early turnovers, shooting woes too much for Cerritos to overcome By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter ORANGE-The Cerritos High girls basketball team returned to the Matson Classic last Saturday afternoon at Orange Lutheran High, facing another top Orange County team hoping to pick up a signature victory. But the Dons turned the ball over three times within the first 2:43 of the game and gave up the first nine points with seven of them scoring off turnovers. Cerritos was unable to recover from that, never getting closer than four points, and fell to Esperanza High 4435. It was the fourth game of the week for the Dons, who dropped to 10-7 at that time. “We can’t put ourselves in that situation,” said Cerritos head coach Marcus Chinen. “Going down nine, it’s really hard and sometimes when these girls play…we’ve had bigger deficits than [nine points] and we’ve come back and actually pulled off a win or lose by very little. But it always doesn’t work out that way.” The first point for Cerritos came with 3:33 left in the first quarter on a free throw from sophomore Onyeka Nwanze and the first field goal came 12 seconds later, a three-pointer from ju-

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To advertise call 562-407-3873 nior Kaitlyn Sugita. The Aztecs, ranked should be fine.” 11th in the CIF-Southern Section DiviDown by nine points at the half, sion I poll, led 13-8 after the stanza Hizon scored on one of her team-high and increased their lead to nine points three steals half a minute into the secwhen Kaiya Mack and Anais Honadle ond half. Cerritos wouldn’t score again scored within the first 45 seconds of the until Nwanze scored on a putback with stanza. 3:57 left in the stanza, but Esperanza Cerritos tried to make a dent into went on a 10-7 run to lead by 12 points the lead with 3:31 and scored remaining in the next the game. And five points even though it on another wouldn’t score Nwanze for the next free throw 3:05, it was too and succeslittle, too late sive buckets for the Dons. from senior Only two Amara starters scored Hizon and for Cerritos Nwanze. But with Nwanze poor shootleading the ing plagued way, recording Cerritos 15 points and throughout the game, which connected 16 rebounds while Hizon added four on seven of 27 shots in the first half and points and three rebounds. Sophomore seven of 35 in the second half. MeanMia Rivera had five of Cerritos’ 42 while, Mack was nearly a one-person rebounds, but the team was held to its show, scoring 10 points in the first half second-lowest point production. on five of 10 shooting from the field. Cerritos began the week defeatShe would add another basket in the ing Kennedy High 62-56 on the road third quarter, followed by eight straight this past Monday and went to Artesia free throws and led everyone with 20 High this past Wednesday. The Dons points. will host Pioneer High today to make it “We have to find a way to guard seven games in 11 days. the other team’s better, or best player,” “It’s tough because there’s no time Chinen said. “That’s the one thing to adjust to anything,” Chinen said. we have to do. We have to assign one “Our practices…we have to do whatevplayer to do that, and they have to take er fine-tuning there is to get them ready it upon themselves to make it personal for playoffs. I told the girls we have 15 and try and stop their player. If we can days left and in the 15 days, we only do that and stop their other players, we have five practices. It’s really tough to

LosCerritosNews.net 11 do that, especially when we’re trying to accommodate everything. We’re trying to accommodate makeup games and whatnot. I didn’t expect to be playing makeup games in between this; I don’t think no one has. But I guess you can say it is what it is. Everybody is facing the same situation.” “They’ve done well because right now, on these single games; non-league games, it’s a good thing for us because we look at it as we have to go in there and we have to figure out who is going to be ready for the playoffs,” Chinen continued. Because COVID-19 has forced the cancellations and postponements of numerous contests, the 605 League has decided to only count the first meeting with each other for its league record with the second meeting, if there is one, counting only towards someone’s overall record. With that said, entering this past week, Artesia and Whitney High were tied for first place at 2-0, followed by Pioneer (1-0) and Cerritos (2-1). The Dons are scheduled to wrap up the regular season at Pioneer on Tuesday and home against John Glenn High on Thursday. With six league games left to play in a possible 13 days, any of the two Artesia and Pioneer games are the only ones left that would count. “Everyone is going to go at each other,” Chinen said. “Whatever games we have left, I think the two teams that we have, we’re going to go at each other and we’re going to have to go at each other because everyone is trying to play for a playoff position.”

another league crown. “This was a true varsity team, and this is a really good team; a really special group that plays together and they’re very talented. So, this year means a little more in the odd year. But’s it’s a championship, nonetheless.” In five league games this season, with the second meeting against Oxford Academy not counting towards their league record, the Dons have recorded at least 37 shots and had not had a shot taken against them in league action until the 76th minute when Cerritos sophomore Sofia Arancibia stopped a free kick from junior defender Olivia Sanchez. Offensively, the Dons have not been shutout in league action while scoring 53 goals in the five games. The Dons attacked Alvarado Aguayo early as Cerritos junior midfielder Kristin Mijares and sophomore midfielder Cayla Oliveira each missed three chances to score. It wasn’t until the 18th minute when Mijares fed a ball to senior forward Persephone Diep whose 10th goal made it 1-0. In the 25th minute, freshman midfielder Makayla Quesada got a ball that trickled past the Artesia netminder to make it 2-0 and four minutes after that, Diep scored again, this time from sophomore midfielder Jahzaiyah Allen. The final tally came in the 34th minute when Mijares took a corner kick, passed to senior defender Natalie Villa whose shot went in the upper right corner of the net. The corner kick was set up when a shot from Diep was deflected by Alvarado Aguayo. “We have a dominant midfield, so Kristin from the outside…because of the work the middles do, we’re able to put Kristin on a wing where she can use her talent to be really offensive from time to time,” Adams said. “Our defense is super solid and we’re able to compress the other team as long as we

won straight game, are 13-1-1 overall and have shutout eight opponents, including three in a row. The Gahr girls improved to 6-11-1 overall and 3-3-1 in the San Gabriel Valley League after edging Dominguez High 2-1 this past Tuesday. The Gladiators are battling with Warren High (3-1-1) and Paramount High (3-2-2) as two of those three will claim second and third place. Gahr hosted Lynwood High on Jan. 27 and will travel to Warren on Monday before hosting Paramount on Wednesday. The La Mirada boys (9-2-2, 3-1-0) are sitting in second place in the Suburban League, trailing Norwalk High as the two are scheduled to make-up a Jan. 20 game this evening at Norwalk. The Matadores will then visit Mayfair High on Tuesday before hosting Firebaugh High on Thursday. Norwalk, which is No. 2 in Division 2, is 11-1-2 overall and 5-0-0 as it will host Firebaugh on Tuesday and go to Bellflower High on Thursday. The La Mirada girls (10-2-6, 5-0-0) have not allowed a goal in league action as they will be at the opposite site as the La Mirada boys on the same day. The two Valley Christian High teams captured another Olympic League championship as the boys, ranked fifth in Division 5, improved to 12-2-2 after getting past Maranatha High 2-1 last Friday while the girls went to 9-4-2 after a 6-0 win over Maranatha and Mayfair, 3-2, this past Wednesday. Both V.C. teams have not lost in league action as the boys hosted Heritage Christian High on Jan. 27 and will entertain Whittier Christian High on Tuesday and Village Christian High on Thursday while the girls end their regular season on the road.

flow it around.” Artesia’s first playoff appearance didn’t come until 2009 and the program was playing for its first league title in school history. Previously, the Pioneers have finished in second place in 2011, 2013 and 2019, but this will be the 10th time the program will be going to the playoffs. “I told the girls before the game that we haven’t been in a position like this before, to have a chance of a league title with either a victory or a tie,” said Artesia head coach Hugo Umana. “But we were out a couple of players because of different reasons. So, that definitely was a factor for us as far as our makeup and our game. But I think we did our best and left it all out on the field which is all I could ask for.” Cerritos, ranked eighth in the CIFSouthern Section Division 5 poll, is scheduled to visit Pioneer High on Monday and host John Glenn High on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Pioneers (4-12-1, 3-1-0) clinched second place and are scheduled to visit Oxford Academy today before hosting Pioneer on Monday. “We had a very competitive preseason where we played all teams in a higher division than us,” Umana said. “We knew that going in, it was going to be a tough preseason because in league, all we need to do is finish, ideally in the top two positions. But obviously that kind of hinders our overall record. But at the same time, it’s all about how you finish your season. We have a habit of starting off slow and getting better towards the end of the season.” In other soccer action with playoff implications, the Artesia boys, ranked third in Division 5, clinched the 605 League championship as it is scheduled to host Oxford Academy today and visit Whitney on Monday and Pioneer on Wednesday. The Pioneers, who have

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LIGHT RAIL from page 1 first segment is big, but it is not enough. Our communities deserve the project that was promised to them and that is a oneseat-ride from Artesia to Downtown Los Angeles and we made clear today that we are all going to keep fighting for that." Artesia Councilman Ali Taj, Chairman of the Eco-Transit Eco-Rapid Transit Board, a JPA created to pursue the development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible and is environmentally friendly and energy-efficient, told HMGCN, "The Metro Board actions today set the stage for us to work together to secure the rest of the funding and planning needed for this rail project. We are ready and anxious to support this major step in that direction. This project is the poster child for President Biden's Justice40 program, which promises to bring resources to disadvantaged communities like ours. EcoRapid Transit thanks Supervisor Hahn for leading the efforts to build a one-seat ride between Artesia and Union Station, as quickly as possible. We appreciate that the motion includes a directive to accelerate the project timeline so we can all ride together. Thank you also to Supervisor Solis, Director Dutra, Mayor Garcetti and Supervisor Mitchell for all your efforts and your sponsorship of the motion and our transit line, an integral part of the 28 by 28 plan and one of Metro's four-pillar projects." Michael Kodama, Executive Director of Eco-Rapid told HMG-CN, "Today was an important day for eco rapid and our communities. The motion declares the west Santa Ana branch project is a oneseat ride from Artesia to Union Station. We need to continue to plan, design and now go after the necessary state and federal funds to accelerate this project and make it happen." In addition to committing Metro to build the entire 19-mile project, Hahn's motion, which was co-authored by fellow Board members LA County Supervi-

sors Hilda Solis and Holly Mitchell, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Whittier City Councilmember Fernando Dutra, and was unanimously approved by the Metro Board of Directors, also directed Metro staff to find ways to accelerate the construction of and funding for the Branch, including through public-private partnership and value-capture financing. They were also directed to examine the Branch segment from Slauson Ave to Slauson to Union Station and assess if any aerial sections could be constructed more cheaply underground. The Board also wanted to ensure a seamless connection between Slauson Station and Union Station for when the first segment is completed and before the full project is done. "Metro has secured almost $7 billion of federal New Starts funds over the last 40 years – and it's now time for Southeast LA to have our turn," said Whitter Councilmember and Metro Board Member Fernando Dutra. "This is Metro's top federal priority, and I am pleased to partner with my colleagues to accelerate the project's schedule and secure funding from our partners." "A lot of our residents depend on the bus, and this project is needed to provide them with another way to get to work and to see their families," said South Gate Councilmember and Eco-Rapid Transit Boardmember Maria Davila. "This light rail will provide LA County residents with expanded access to health care, education and cultural destinations," said Downey Mayor Blanca Pacheco. "We have been planning this project for 30 years and we need to get this project completed from Artesia to downtown LA' "Today is about equity for cities that have been waiting decades for transportation opportunities," said Huntington Park City Councilmember Karina Macias. "Southeast Los Angeles communities are among those that utilize Metro's bus and rail system most, and yet, projects that would support our livelihoods, like

CITY OF COMMERCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMIT APPLICATION AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO 7## Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 65867, 65090, and 6061, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A PUBLIC HEARING to be held on February 8, 2022 before the City Council of the City of Commerce for the consideration of a First Reading of an Uncodified Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement to replace Development Agreement No. 724 [Commercial Cannabis Permit] also known as Application #18-074 for Commercial Cannabis Activities. Project Description: Development Agreement No. 724 allows for Cultivation and Manufacturing of commercial cannabis products at 2939 S. Vail Ave, CA 90040. The amended and restated Development Agreement would include addition of square footage and technical corrections. A copy of the proposed amended and restated Development Agreement with all proposed amendments will be available on the City’s website and with the City Clerk’s Office. Environmental Determination: The request for an Amended and Restated Development Agreement 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, § 15301 [Class 1, “Existing Facilities”]). This section specifically applies to small additions, expansions, or alterations to existing structures where there is negligible or no expansion of the use. In this case, the request includes a request to establish an Amended and Restated 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, February 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement related to Application #18-074 to replace Ordinance No. 724 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, 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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the West Santa Ana Branch, have been put on hold or cut into segments," said Cudahy Mayor Liz Alcantar. "SELA cannot wait. I thank Supervisor Janie Hahn and the rest of the Metro Board for supporting a one-seat ride for the entire line and for their commitment to the growth, well-being, and progress of communities like ours." "The City of Maywood looks forward to strengthening the relationship with Metro and working together to make sure the West Santa Ana Branch is soon a one-seat ride and time-efficient method of transportation for the residents of Southeast Los Angeles," said Heber Marquez, Mayor of Maywood. "Thank you to Supervisor Hahn for her leadership." "The City of Bellflower is fully supportive of the West Santa Ana Branch Transit corridor project from Los Angeles Union Station to Artesia Pioneer Station," said Bellflower Mayor Ray Dunton. "This particular transportation will greatly assist our residents and business owners with direct public access to Downtown Los Angeles." ECO-Rapid Chair Taj finished, "We have been working on this project for over 20 years and are happy to see this now becoming a reality. Metro has demonstrated that it can be resourceful and determined to meet the community's needs and demands. We hope to strengthen our partnership and build an active, sustainable transit line together that fosters community, economic vitality and helps the underserved residents in our communities to get to job and entertainment activities available to others in Los Angeles County. This project fills a gap in the system and is critical for creating future economic and community opportunities throughout the corridor. This is an exciting day – this is the beginning, and we look forward to working with everyone to make this project a reality – so we can all ride on the line together from Artesia to Union Station and many other destinations in the corridor and on the Metro Rail system."

CERRITOS from page 1 with ‘Tribute to Public Safety’ engraved. One sheriff’s sculpture will depict a male motorcycle officer standing holding his helmet; a female deputy kneeling, accompanied by a German shepherd representing the services of the canine unit; the third sculpture will be bronze and represent the LASD with a fire fighter carrying a young child. The Council will decide whether to place a bas-relief of a motorcycle on one of the walls or a Sheriff’s Statement engraved on the wall. According to the proposal, the artist will pay meticulous to each first responder’s uniforms and badges and the sculptures will all be 110% bigger than a life-size figure. The estimated time to finish the project should not take more than 14 months.

ABC from page 1 late last week and worked to get them to students immediately. “These tests help us provide another layer of safety at our schools,” said Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu. “Testing, in addition to the safety protocols we have in place as required by Los Angeles County, will help keep our schools as healthy and safe as possible as we move through the Omicron surge.” ABCUSD elementary schools, middle schools, and Tracy and Whitney high schools sent test kits home with students on Friday, January 14, 2022. Students drove through to pick up test kits at Artesia, Cerritos, and Gahr high schools, as well as Fedde Middle School, on Saturday, January 15, 2022. In all, ABCUSD schools distributed 17,615 test kits to students.

CITY OF COMMERCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMIT APPLICATION AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO 7## Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 65867, 65090, and 6061, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A PUBLIC HEARING to be held on February 8, 2022 before the City Council of the City of Commerce for the consideration of a First Reading of an Uncodified Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement to replace Development Agreement No. 727 [Commercial Cannabis Permit] / Application #18-027 for Commercial Cannabis Activities. Project Description: Development Agreement No. 727 allows for Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution and Non-Storefront Delivery of commercial cannabis products at 6915 E. Slauson Ave, CA 90040. The amended and restated Development Agreement would include a change of ownership. A copy of the proposed amended and restated Development Agreement with all proposed amendments will be available on the City’s website and with the City Clerk’s Office. Environmental Determination: The request for an Amended and Restated Development Agreement 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, § 15301 [Class 1, “Existing Facilities”]). This section specifically applies to small additions, expansions, or alterations to existing structures where there is negligible or no expansion of the use. In this case, the request includes a request to establish an Amended and Restated 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, February 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement related to Application #18-027 to replace Ordinance No. 727 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, 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

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing to be held by the City Council of the City of La Mirada on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California to consider the following: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) NO. 52: THE CITY OF LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 722 TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF “ELECTRONIC BILLBOARDS” WITHIN THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL (C-F) ZONING DISTRICT AND AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE At the hearing, the City Council will consider staff’s report and recommendation as well as all testimony and public input prior to making a final decision. The documents being considered are available for review at the City’s Economic Development Division office located at City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California. You may contact the Economic Development Division at (562) 943-0131 should you have any questions concerning the project. If you wish to be heard concerning an item identified in this Notice, you may appear in person at the public hearing or you may submit your comments in writing to the City prior to or at the public hearing. Mailed comments should be addressed to the City of La Mirada, Economic Development Division, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California, 90637.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICIA PARA UNA AUDIENCIA PUBLICA CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS PLANNING COMMISSION THE MEETING WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY TO ALLOW FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING. ALL PERSONS WHO ATTEND THIS MEETING ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE MASK/FACE SHIELD AT ALL TIMES AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a special public hearing pertaining to the items listed below: HEARING BODY:

Planning Commission

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February 9, 2021

TIME OF HEARING:

6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter.

LOCATION OF HEARING:

City Council Chambers 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

Please notify the City Clerk’s office at (562) 943-0131, extension 2306, at least four days prior to this hearing should you require a disability-related accommodation (e.g. sign language interpreter). IF YOU CHALLENGE ANY OF THE FOREGOING ACTIONS IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL ACTION DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING. Anne Haraksin Assistant City Manager Published at the La Mirada Lamplighter 1/28/22 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS CHIA CHEN TANG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: CHIA CHEN TANG TO EDDIE CHIA CHEN TANN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court date 3/21/22, 10:30 am, Dept C, RM 312. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4/22, Case number 22NWCP000005

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Central Basin Municipal Water District will hold two public hearings to receive public input and testimony regarding proposed re-alignment of the electoral districts for election to the Board (director divisions). The Board will consider plans based on the 2020 Census, presented by the District’s demographic consultant, as well as additional plans that the public may present. The first public hearing will be held on January 31, 2022, and the second public hearing will be held on February 28, 2022. The public hearings will take place as a part of regular Board of Directors meetings, which begin at 10:00 a.m. All of the public hearings will be held via teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. Please view the agendas on the District’s website, https://www.centralbasin. org/board_of_directors, for information about how to participate. The Board anticipates taking action at the close of the second public hearing on February 28 to select a preferred director division plan for final adoption by the Board. For more information on the District’s redistricting process, please contact Alex Rojas at (323) 2015500. Published at the Cerritos Community News 1/28/22 ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BID OF SURPLUS TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 2:00 PM on the 4th day of February, 2022 Bids to Purchase surplus telephone equipment. Please email Joe.machado@abcusd.us to obtain a Bid Form listing of the Nortel phone system equipment and conditions for pick-up. 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. Los Cerritos News : January 28, 2022 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, Ca 90703 on February 16, 2022 at 11:00 am. Hannah Bollinger- Household items Nicole Weston- Household items Nicole Weston- T.V., furniture, totes Kionna Clarkson- Furniture Jonathan Aguilar- tools and boxes Brown Donald- Household Goods Joana Beltran- household goods Jesse Rodriguez- Car Parts JOEL CASTILLO- luggage Dora Maldonado- clothes an personal items Duncan Duncan and Associates- Business and Household Items Hilario Maria- Household Goods Paul Kiefer- household goods Jennifer Bribiesca- Bedroom set nightstands dresser drawers mirror tv with stand Kyle Ward- furniture, boxes, tools Leo Schmitz- furniture, couch, appliance, books Bryce Brewster- Sofas, household items, 2 large dressers, boxes The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Published at LCCN 1/28/2022 and 2/04/2022

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The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Class 1 –Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. Based on Staff’s analysis, the request to reduce the required parking for the expansion to an existing commercial building will not result in any changes in land use and will not have a significant effect on the environment; thereby staff feels that the project qualifies for this exemption. INVITATION TO BE HEARD

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PUBLIC HEARING: Case No. PLNG2021-0055-VAR - The City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering a Variance application, a request to deviate from the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code Section 18.70.010, thereby allowing a parking reduction in conjunction with a proposed expansion to the Gums Mall Antiques facility, on property located at 21330 Norwalk Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 CEQA DETERMINATION: Case No. PLNG2021-0056-DRB –The City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering a Design Review Board for the architectural design of a Café Bakery structure on property located at 21330 Norwalk Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

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PLEASE NOTE THAT IN LIGHT OF AB 361, THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING IS BEING CONDUCTED AS A HYBRID VIRTUAL MEETING AND IN PERSON MEETING. STAFF WILL PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WILL FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES. THIS MEETING WILL BE A HYBRID VIRTUAL MEETING (I.E., IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEETING OPTIONS). CITY OFFICIALS, STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, SUBJECT TO SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS, AND/ OR VIRTUALLY USING THE ZOOM PLATFORM. The meeting can be viewed via various platforms as follows: City of Hawaiian Gardens local cable/channel: •ATT-99 •FRONTIER - 16 •SPECTRUM – 36 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 City 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 February 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm. Note: Written correspondence will not be read into the record during the meeting; however, correspondence received by 4:00pm 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 Planning Commission. 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 Regular Meeting on Wednesday February 9, 2022 at 6:00pm 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. Kevin Nguyen, Associate Planner II Published: January 28, 2022 Published at the Cerritos Community News 1/28/22 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ERIC TANN FOR CHIA HUNG TANG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: CHIA HUNG TANG TO ERIC CHIA HUNG TANN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court date 3/21/22, 10:30 am, Dept C, RM 312. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4/22, Case number 22NWCP000006

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Please take notice US Storage Centers – Cerritos located at 16015 Piuma Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 2/17/2022 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Winifred Elease Williams; Maurice Parker Jr Jones; Shownadi Michilay Garner. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Published at the Cerritos Community News 1/28/22 and 2/4/22 Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Commerce – Olympic located at 5415 E. Olympic Blvd. Commerce CA 90022 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 2/17/2022 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Steven Hernandez; Pedro Martinez Martinez; Gustavo Castro; Daisy Zarate; Leticia Anaya Gil; Ana Ivonne Molina Arias; Elie Samaha; Andy Gonzalez; Maria del Socorro Batista; Ethan Huy Ngo; Angel Tolentin; Jorge Enrique Saucdedo; Ralph Brooks; Evett Rose Valdez; Helyn Mabell Sanchez; Israel Navarro (2 units); Veronica Esparza Ramirez; Brent James Collins; Meneces Lorenzo Antonio; Clemente Maldonado; Patricia Cano; Vivian Omega Guerrero; Sandor Moises Duran; Aurelio Quintero Zavala. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Published at the Cerritos Community News 1/28/22 and 2/4/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GALE JACKSON aka GALE JANE JACKSON Case No. 22STPB00187 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GALE JACKSON aka GALE JANE JACKSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Norma Ward in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Norma Ward 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 Feb. 16, 2022 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 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: RICHARD A LEHN ESQ SBN 147571 ARDISH & LEHN APC 9530 E IMPERIAL HWY STE J DOWNEY CA 90242-3041 JOHN GUY ESQ SBN 61375 LAW OFFICE OF JOHN GUY 3820 DEL AMO BLVD STE 201 TORRANCE CA 90503 CN983675 JACKSON Jan 21,28, Feb 4, 2022

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF COLLEEN B. DE BELLING Case No. 22STPB00168 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of COLLEEN B. DE BELLING A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Paul R. De Belling, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Paul R. De Belling, Jr. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Feb. 15, 2022 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. Attorney for petitioner: RICHARD A LEHN ESQ SBN 147571 ARDISH & LEHN APC 9530 E IMPERIAL HWY STE J DOWNEY CA 90242-3041 CN983656 DE BELLING Jan 21,28, Feb 4, 2022

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FREDERICK E. PADILLA AKA FREDDIE PADILLA CASE NO. 22STPB00375 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FREDERICK E. PADILLA AKA FREDDIE PADILLA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BERTHA MERAZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BERTHA MERAZ 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: 02/25/22 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 MARK A. PADILLA, ESQ. SBN 301978 LAW OFFICE OF MARK A. PADILLA, ESQ. 2892 N. BELLFLOWER BLVD., STE. 222 LONG BEACH CA 90815 BSC 221067 1/21, 1/28, 2/4/22 CNS-3547414# HAWAIIAN GARDENS COMMUNITY NEWS

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CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE ROSEWOOD PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 22105, BID NO. 1450-22 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Cerritos, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby invites sealed bids for the following project: Project Identification: ROSEWOOD PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 22105, BID NO. 1450-22. Project Description: The work or improvement to be performed generally consists of providing all labor, material, tools and equipment necessary to remove existing playground equipment, install new playground equipment, remove existing sand and install new rubberized playground surfacing at Rosewood Park and other items as specified in the Bid Sheet. Rosewood Park is located at 17715 Eric Avenue in the City of Cerritos. The play equipment installer shall be a certified installer of Game Time Playground Equipment. Bids must be received on or before: 11:00 A.M., February 17, 2022. Place of bid receipt: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Cerritos, California 90703, Bids must be marked: “ROSEWOOD PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 22105, BID NO. 1450-22.” All bids shall be made on the form furnished by the City and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, City Hall. Obtaining Contract Documents: A set of Contract Documents, including the plans and specifications, may be purchased at the Engineering Division of the City of Cerritos for $10.00 ($15.00 if mailing is requested). There will be no refund for return of the Contract Documents. Return of such documents is not required. Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security referred to in the Contract Documents and by a list of proposed subcontractors. Evidence of insurance, a performance bond, and a labor and materials bond as specified in the Contract Documents will be required prior to execution of the contract. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, the bidder who is awarded the contract may substitute securities for retention moneys withheld by a public agency to ensure performance under the contract. The procedure and requirements for substituting said securities are set forth in Public Contract Code Section 22300, which is incorporated by this reference as set forth herein. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions thereof, or to waive any informality or irregularity in a bid to the extent allowed by law. No bid will be accepted from a contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the California Business and Professions Code. The contractor must possess a license of the following classification at the time the contract is awarded (and must maintain this license classification through completion of the project): “A.” The bidder's attention is also directed to Section 7028.15 of the Business and Professions Code for further reference. Only a contractor registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to bid on public works contracts in California shall be permitted to submit a bid. Furthermore, only subcontractors registered with the DIR to bid on public works contracts in California shall be permitted to perform work or labor or render service under subcontract to the subject contractor. No contractor or subcontractor awarded work on this project shall appear on the federal or state debarment lists. The bidder’s attention is further directed to Section 9204 of the Public Contract Code regarding the claims resolution process for all public works projects. Any dispute or claim against the City under a public works project shall be processed in accordance with Section 9204 of the Public Contract Code and any other applicable law. This is a federally assisted construction contract. Federal labor standards provisions outlined in HUD-4010 form, including the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), will be enforced. The applicable federal wage decision is the one in effect ten (10) days prior to bid opening; it is online at http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/ca.html. In the event of a conflict between Federal and State wage rates, the higher of the two will prevail. The State wage rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.html. Lower State wage rates for work classifications not specifically included in the Federal wage decision are not acceptable. This is a HUD Section 3 covered construction contract and requires compliance with the hiring goals outlined in Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act. A bid preference may be given to a bidder who provides a reasonable bid and is determined to be a qualified Section 3 Business. A Section 3 Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at City Hall 2nd Floor Public Works Conference Room, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703, to explain the Section 3 bid preference and hiring goals. In order to receive consideration for the Section 3 bid preference, a bidder must complete, sign, and submit the following forms with its bid proposal: a) Section 3 Business Certification form; and b) Section 3 Resident Certification form(s). A reasonable bid must be within the Zone of Consideration factored at the time of the bid evaluation. Direct all questions to Jane Freij, Section 3 Coordinator, at jfreij@willdan.com. Additional federal requirements, as detailed in the Information to Bidders, apply to this project. Apprenticeship Program: Attention is directed to Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1777.7 of the California Labor Code and Title 8 of the California Administrative Code, Section 200, et seq., to ensure compliance and a complete understanding of the law regarding apprentices. Conflict of Interest: No employee, officer, or agent of the sub-recipient shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. The conflict of interest provisions in 24 CFR 85.36, OMB Circular A-110, and 24 CFR 570.611 shall apply. By order of the City of Cerritos. Dated/posted/published: January 28, 2022. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/28/22 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT RUBIO CASE NO. 21STPB12294 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROBERT RUBIO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DOREENA LUCERO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DOREENA LUCERO 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: 02/04/22 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 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 AVE. BUENA PARK CA 90621 1/14, 1/21, 1/28/22 CNS-3544842# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive bidding by Climer’s Auctions (Bond # 5181494), on or after FEBRUARY 15, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: boxes, totes, couch, gate, broom, books, mat, furniture, bedding, rumba, trash bags fan, duffle bag, self units, chairs, desk, bed frame, dresser, china cabinet, armoire, mirror, cabinet golf clubs, vacuum, bikes, dog cage, bike parts, buckets, loose clothing, bike ramp, bedding, helmet, shoes, tools, toys, gas stove, ice chest, tv stand, ladder, table, blower, silk plants, water bottle and bags belonging to the following. NAME TATIANA MARIE BRIONES HEATHER MARIE CURNOW JOSE R GARCIA ORA B HUTCHINSON CHARLES JERMAINE JONES JOSE LUIS LOPEZ RAUL VELASQUEZ

UNIT B165 B317 B410 B155 B485 B500 A191

This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. Publication Dates: 1/21/2022 AND 1/28/2022 Published at the Cerritos Community News 1/21 and 1/28/22

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