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CERRITOS TRIPLETS HELP THE HOMELESS DURING COVID WRD APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF MONITORING WELL IN CERRITOS

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Finance Director Andrew Hamilton refuses to submit financial reports for scrutiny. BY BRIAN HEWS Hews Media Group-Los Cerritos Community News has learned that Central Basin Finance Director Andrew Hamilton has been issuing paychecks to Central Basin employees despite the fact that the board has not passed a 2020-’21 budget. The budget stalemate is due to Directors John Oskoui and Bob Apodaca; they are defying a court decision from last week deliberately not attending special board meetings called to approve the budget. In addition, the actual amount of payroll has not been approved as an item on the consent calendar during regular board meetings, and Hamilton is not submitting

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KITS FOR HOMELESS: Cerritos residents Josiah, Jacob and Jared Joseph with LAFD officials display their COVID Kits for the Homeless. They were inspired by paramedic Jose Perez and his actions helping the homeless. Firefighter Perez, a 16-year veteran, recently died after contracting COVID. Photo courtesy of the Joseph family. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Josiah, Jacob and Jared Joseph are making their mark. As part of the curriculum for Los Angeles Urban League 2020 Online Biz Camp, these young men had to turn an idea into a business. Partnering with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Biz Camp is a four week summer program that teaches

teens how to develop a business plan, learn critical thinking skills and learn what it takes to be your own boss. Instead of baking cupcakes or creating shirts, the Joseph brothers took it to a whole new level. After holding a family meeting they decided to give back to the community and develop CoVID Kits for the homeless. Initially the project was made possible

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Lakewood~The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is embarking on a project to construct two new wells as part of WRD’s Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program (RGWMP). One well would be in Paramount in the other well will be in Cerritos. In a phone call WRD President Vera Robles DeWitt told HMG that the wells will be in Progress Park and Cerritos Park East. Because groundwater, water contained in deep underground aquifers, cannot be directly observed; WRD must track it through deep wells and specialized monitoring equipment.

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PROP 17 WOULD ALLOW PAROLEES INTO THE BALLOT BOX. HOW WOULD THEY VOTE? BY BALA THENAPPEN

ALL ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT PRIDE: City Hall Selfie Day is a celebration of local government and gives employees and residents the opportunity to get out in their community and show off their best camera phone skills while showcasing their local government buildings. The pictures must be posted to social media using hashtag #cityhallselfie to enter the contest. Story on page 9.

This November’s ballot will feature proposition 17, which would allow Californians on parole for a felony conviction to vote. Currently, felons must complete their prison sentence and their parole sentence to vote. Could parolees swing elections in the state’s most competitive districts? The term “parolees” applies to people who are allowed back into the community from prison before their prison sentence is scheduled to be completed, as long as they follow certain guidelines and reporting requirements. Roughly 52,000 Californians are expected to be on parole in 2021. California parolees should be expected to lean left as a voting bloc. In 2007, Florida gave 150,000 ex-felons who had been convicted for less serious offenses

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Cerritos teenager and his team making the world greener one drop at a time BY LAURIE HANSON “Many little drops make an ocean,” is a Chinese idiom taught by parents of Harry Yuan of Cerritos that motivates him today towards a greener future for the world’s oceans tomorrow. The 17-year-old Whitney High School student and his team have developed a fashionable way to revolutionize beverage drinking with one simple invention called the “BluStraw”. “My parents always used that saying to push me to recycle and make environmentally conscious decisions,” said Yuan, “however, I never really understood the gravity of plastic pollution until my high school years.” After reading about literal islands of plastics floating in the world’s oceans, Yuan learned they would soon outnumber all the fish in the sea. He said in the United States, more than 500 million plastic straws are used daily, and if put together would circle the planet two and a half times over. “Crazy, right?!” he said. “I can’t even fathom how much plastic that is.” That is when he reached out across the state to a few environmentally passionate friends who together came up with a “small solution” to decrease oceanic plastic waste. “Our original thought was if we could get people to make a tiny change in their everyday lives, it would be the ‘little drops’ [in the ocean] that would make a big difference,” explained Yuan. That is when he and his team of came up with the

ON A MISSION to save the world’s oceans with one small invention, Harry Yuan of Cerritos is pictured holding his BluStraw image and silicone cylinder it will be made from. He and a group of teen’s simple idea is to create a reusable straw that can be worn as a bracelet, making it handy to use anytime, anywhere. Photo by Laurie Hanson.

idea of a reusable straw that doubles as a stylish bracelet – the BluStraw. “We’re aiming to keep plastic out of our oceans and start an environmentally friendly movement around the globe,” he said. “We have been working on this idea since the beginning of summer as there are few activities due to the pandemic.” On Yuan’s team is Derrick Cai, 16, of San Jose, Ashish Basetty, 17, of Fremont, Arnav Jain, 16, of San Jose, and Maddox Yu, 16, of Evergreen.

Though plastic straws aren’t the largest contributor to plastic pollution in the ocean, Yuan and his team discovered that the whole idea to shift away from plastic to reusable straws is really a symbol of an eco-friendly future for all, he said. It is something they concluded through social media, friends, and the eco-friendly community of the last decade. It is why they came up with a new reusable silicone straw in the form of a bracelet for everyday living.

AUGUST 7, 2020 “I have owned lots of reusable straws, and my friends have as well - they’re great for the environment, but they’re a bother to clean and take around,” Yuan said. “Using tiny brushes is extremely annoying, and I would often find myself forgetting to take out my reusable straw when eating out.” “With a bracelet on, I could wear it around every day without noticing it, and whenever I decide to get a drink my straw would conveniently be right there,” he explained. After conducting more than 300 surveys and 40 interviews plus doing extensive market research, Yuan and his team came with a few key features: • An openable yet functional reusable straw that is extremely easy to clean • A bracelet that covers the straw on the wrist to prevent germs and bacteria • A stylish design to spark conversation/make a statement about keeping oceans clean • To donate part of the proceeds to plastic cleanup nonprofits around the world “Over the past few months, we have worked for hours each day to turn our idea into a reality,” Yuan said. “We have conducted market research, created prototypes, contacted manufacturers, and are almost ready to start product production.” They have begun with an Indiegogo to begin crowdfunding the idea, and raised about $500 in two days, but still need additional funding. “We’re currently trying to raise awareness, as well as crowdfund through preorders and donations,” he added. To become ‘a little drop’ in this movement to save the ocean and for more information on the BluStaw’s IndieGoGo campaign (and to place an order to be filled by January 2021), please visit online at www.//igg.me/at/blustraw/x/24223350#/.

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Soroptimist of Norwalk/ Santa Fe Springs 2020 “Live Your Dream” Awards BY MARILEE STEFENHAGEN Norwalk, CA—Soroptimist International of Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs honored five women with Live Your Dream financial awards despite being unable to host an awards event during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Live Your Dream Award provides women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families with the financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. The award can be used for tuition, books, childcare, carfare or any other educationrelated expense. Makaela Perkins received a Live Your Dream award of $1,500. Ms. Perkins is a Sociology major at Cerritos College. Perkins, a mother of two children, plans a future career advising foster youth. Ashley Dubay, a Nursing student at Cerritos College, received $1000 Live Your Dream award. Her goal is to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, work in a doctor’s office, and provide a good example for her son. Tami Le received a $1000 Live Your Dream award which she will use towards her degree in Communications at Cal State University, Fullerton. Her goal is to become a Cosmetology Instructor at Fullerton, and an advocate for survivors of domestic violence. Tami has one son. Linda Rivera, a $1000 Live Your Dream honoree, attends Cerritos College Nursing program. Her goal is to become a Registered Nurse working in an NICU because she was inspired by the nurses

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who cared for her daughter born prematurely. Patricia Keblis, a Psychology major at Cal State University, Long Beach, received a $1000 Live Your Dream award. Keblis plans to earn a graduate degree so she can work as a school psychologist to help adolescents gain the skills to become successful adults. She has one child. Alexis Satterwhite received a $1000 financial award honoring her commitment to education following military service. Alexis received her Associate’s Degree from Cerritos College in May 2020, and will transfer to USC this fall. She has two sons, and served in the Marine Corps. The Soroptimist members held a “Meet and Greet” with these dynamic award winners in February 2020, but were forced to cancel the awards luncheon planned in March 2020. Club members maintain contact to provide moral support during the academic year. Founded in 1951, Soroptimist International of Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Local members join with almost 80,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women and girls. Soroptimist, a 501(c) (3) organization that relies on charitable donations to support its programs, also powers LiveYourDream.org—an online community offering offline volunteer opportunities in support of women and girls. For more information about how Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls, visit www.soroptimist.org or email sinorwalksantafesprings@soroptimist.net if you are interested in membership.

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: clockwise from top, Ashley Dubay, Makaelah Perkins, Tami Le, Patricia Keblis. Bottom row from (l-r) Alexis Satterwhite and Linda Rivera.

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of community newspapers across the nation. These outlets are critical to our democracy. When they can no longer afford to continue reporting, communities lose a vital watchdog and government business is hidden from public view. Right now, many communities throughout California are suffering the loss of their watchdogs. More than a dozen newspapers have suspended operations in the last five months, with more planning to close in the coming months. Last year, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 5 for how businesses classify workers as contractors or employees. In recognition of the inapplicability of the legislation to the news industry and the economic headwinds facing community newspapers, the Legislature gave news publishers a one-year exemption, but when the extension ends in December 2020, publishers will be forced to classify newspaper carriers as employees. This significant change to a business practice that has been in place for more than 100 years will have the effect of increasing the cost of newspaper delivery by as much as 85%, a burden that is unsustainable for small publishers that have also recently been hit with advertising revenue declines of 30% to 50% as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Local publishers have sounded the alarm with California lawmakers, but so far, they have not taken any steps to address the devastating impact this will have on both publishers and readers. Small community and ethnic

BY DAVID CHAVERN You’d be hard pressed to find an industry that hasn’t been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. But when it comes to news publishing, the virus has accelerated some difficult trends, especially for small community publishers. And now yet another blow to small newspapers in California is about to be dealt, unless the state Legislature acts soon. A new report warns that the current health crisis may accelerate the closing

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newspapers are especially vulnerable to economic fluctuations and catastrophic consequences, like closure. These small publishers are scrambling to stay afloat by cutting coverage, furloughing reporters and eliminating print publication on certain days of the week. They are expediting their transition to digital-first publishing and exploring new methods for providing information to their communities as more readers turn to these methods during the crisis. However, cutting print days disenfranchises specific demographic groups, such as senior citizens and other residents who don’t have internet access (6%) or don’t have a reliable internet connection (up to 25% of rural communities). Through losing their local newspaper, these groups are losing their main source of information and their connection to the community. Keeping news publishers strong is in the interest not only of the press, but of our greater democracy. When they lack a steady flow of information, communities suffer a slew of ailments, from declining citizen engagement to increased corruption and declining government performance. Fewer people run for office and fewer people vote. At a time when California’s unemployment rate is alarming, lack of legislative action to extend the exemption for newspaper carriers will cause even more job losses. If publishers are forced to limit circulation areas for financial reasons, they will have to reconfigure carrier routes, reduce home deliveries and cease daily publication, which means thousands of

carrier routes will be eliminated. To save California newspapers, at a minimum, the Legislature must extend the exemption to AB 5, which will provide newspapers with more time to get past COVID-related advertising declines and to adjust their operations to meet changing consumption patterns. In addition, to further aid ethnic and community news publishers, the Legislature should prioritize these outlets for public outreach ads. Not only will this help provide residents with access to key local resources and public health information, it will help these community outlets bridge the financial gap without any additional state funding. If California’s lawmakers don’t act soon to help community news publishers, they risk losing a vital local voice for their constituents – and themselves. David Chavern is president and CEO of News Media Alliance, the news industry’s largest trade organization, david@ newsmediaalliance.org.

and Democrats among ex-felons who are not Black. The population of parolees in California is disproportionately Black and Latino. In 2016, 26% of California’s parole population was Black (even though only 6% of California’s overall population was) and 40% of California’s parole population was Latino. In California, Black voters and Latino voters, according to the California Public Policy Institute, tend to vote Democrat by a significant margin. However, most research also suggests that voter turnout amongst parolees would be very low. The Florida study mentioned above found that, among those eligible to vote, only 16 percent of black ex-felons and 12 percent of all other felons voted in the 2016 election. Another study found that only ~13 percent of ex-felons in Iowa who had gotten their right to vote restored in

2009 and 2010 voted in the 2012 presidential election, much smaller than the ~55% turnout rate observed in the whole electorate that year. Given the low turnout typically observed among ex-felons and the Democratic party’s dominance in recent statewide elections - Governor Newsom and Governor Brown won each of the last 3 gubernatorial elections by over 1,000,000 votes - prop 17 would hardly make a dent in statewide election results. Even at the local level, where prop 17 has the potential to be most relevant politically, only a handful of races were decided by less than 10,000 votes in recent years. Currently, 19 states allow parolees to vote. The passage of prop 17 would be perhaps the most progressive shift in California’s electoral policy since the state began allowing ex-felons (who had completed their prison sentence/parole) to vote in 1974.

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FOOD SERVED by the YMCA at the Bellflower Unified Nutrition Center, the BUSD will take over the distribution in a few days. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Bellflower High School and the YMCA/Cerritos is continuing to serve meals to the local community through Monday, August 17th. Councilman Ray Hamada stated,â&#x20AC;? I have been told that the school district will take over food distribution after this.â&#x20AC;? He was unsure of further details; stating however that BUSD will have information regarding times and locations. The meal distribution has been running for 21 weeks, Since March 23rd, distributing food to students and the community every day during the pandemic, serving over 250,000 meals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is truly a blessing for our community,â&#x20AC;? said Sandra Espinoza. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been coming to this food drive, picking up food for some of my neighbors, and Councilman Hamada has been out here serving the community every day.â&#x20AC;? Hamada was humbled saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is where my heart is at, and I will continue

to serve our city anyway I can.â&#x20AC;? Beginning Monday, April 6th the YMCA moved food distribution from the Woodruff location to the Bellflower Unified Nutrition Center. This provides a safer and more expedient delivery of meal bags. From the YMCA go north on Alondra to Somerset then head east toward McNab. Then take McNab south to Ron Yary Way and head west. If everyone follows this pattern it will prevent traffic back up onto Alondra Avenue. If you are in need of meals for your child, the Los Cerritos YMCA is distributing food to families. From 9:00 AM and will last until 11:00 AM or until food runs out. The meal bags contain breakfast and lunch. Unless you can verify with class Dojo, parent portal, mail, or additional means the number of school aged children, cars without children in the car will be limited to two (2) meals. The address is 10247 Ron Yary Way in Bellflower

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SEN. ARCHULETA AND ROSE HILLS HOLD BACKPACK GIVEAWAY

STATE SEN. BOB ARCHULETA at the backpack giveaway at Rose Hills Memorial Park. The backpacks contained needed school supplies. “Although the upcoming school year will look different because of the safety precaution of distance learning put in place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, our students still need necessary tools for a productive learning experience, I commend businesses, such as Rose Hills, for providing assistance," said Archuleta.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF On Sunday, August 2nd, Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary along with State Senator Bob Archuleta distributed over 1,000 backpacks filled with necessary school supplies to local students of all grade levels from kindergarten to college level. “Although the upcoming school year will look different because of the safety precaution of distance learning put in place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, our students still need necessary tools for a productive learning experience, whether in a classroom or their respective homes,” said Archuleta, “a number of our families are struggling financially because of the pandemic, so I commend businesses, such as Rose Hills, for providing assistance and being a true community partner.” While many students face the start of the school year with full distance learning, they still require school supplies to complete their coursework. “We understand the need to support our communities and are committed to doing so,” said Bruce Lazenby, Executive Director of Business Development for Rose Hills. “Families who have been unable to work due to COVID-19 closures and stay at home orders are struggling to afford the necessary school supplies.” Antoinette Lou, Director of Community Relations and Communications for Rose Hills told HMG, “We host numer-

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ous community events here. We wanted to help but didn’t want to host another food distribution event. We wanted to know what our community was in need of right now. Education is still going to happen and students will always require supplies.” Interested families were required to preregister online and had to present their registration confirmation at the drive through distribution. Rose Hills has also partnered with the local school district to help supply each school with pencils, crayons, paper and backpacks. The Back to School Giveaway is one of several ways Rose Hills is committed to supporting its community. Associates have also been actively engaged with the hospice groups and churches by donating necessary personal protective equipment such as masks, sanitizer and gloves along with water bottles. Rose Hills has also developed the ‘Journey Through Rose Hills’, a safe and educational social distancing activity for the community to enjoy. This treasure hunt type experience allows the community to learn more about the largest memorial park in the nation, its history, different cultures and iconic landmarks on its 1,400-acre memorial park. For more information, visit www. RoseHills.com

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There was 11 part one crimes reported, down from 23 the week before; 2020 running average stands at 28.3 per week, down from the 2019 average of 33.2. Miscellaneous crimes were 7, up from 5 the week before; 2020 running average is 7.4, down from 8.8 in 2019. Alarm calls were 36, equal to 36 compared to the week before; 2020 running average is 37.8, down from 47.9. Calls for service were 229, down from 274 compared to the week before; 2020 running average is 266.4 calls per week down from 317.2 calls in 2019. Burglary 17900 Blk Crusader Ave a storage facility door was removed, a lock safe, shoes, ring, were taken. Los Cerritos Center construction site fence trailer door damaged, cut locks, stole tools, leaf blower, and a generator. Vehicle Burglary 12600 Blk Artesia Bl broke into a Maserati took misc paperwork.

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Robbery Two armed suspected stole cash during a daytime robbery on the 15700 block of Valley View Ave. No injuries were sustained during the incident. Aggravated Assault A victim's vehicle was used a weapon as the suspect stole it during a daytime theft on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. The vehicle was recovered and the suspect was arrested later that day. Residential Burglary A known suspected entered a residence through a doggy door on the 14300 block of Foster Rd. The suspect was arrested. A late night burglary was reported on the 14800 block of Faceta Dr. Other Structure Burglary A late night window smash burglary was reported on the 14500 block of San Cristobal Dr. Two suspects were arrested. Vehicle Burglary An IPad was stolen during a daytime burglary on the 13200 block of Lisburn. Grand Theft Various merchandise was reported stolen during a daytime theft on the 15900 block of Imperial Hwy. A catalytic converter was reported stolen during an early morning theft on the 14600 block of Rosecrans Ave. A prop phone booth was reported stolen during a daytime theft on the 15500 block of Heron Ave. Grand Theft Auto A van was reported stolen on the 14800 block of Barnwall St. A truck was reported stolen on the 14100 block of Rosecrans Ave.

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To advertise call 562-407-3873 had packed up everything and were moving to Georgia. They had rented a U-Haul and personal car loaded with all of their be-longings. And it was stolen. All of it. "Everything was gone, the truck, the car, of course, the tow for the car,” said Sam Hernandez. While the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department works the case, the Hernandez’ are getting some leads and donations The response has been overwhelming. “That has been amazing. It has just been people non-stop rallying be-hind us,” said Hernandez. The Hernandez's are still planning to make the trip to Georgia, where the couple finally found work despite the dismal job market during the pandemic. If you have any information about their stolen U-Haul and white 2014 Ford Focus, please con-tact the LA County Sheriff’s Department.

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July 27 at approximately 9 p.m., officers responded to the 8200 block of Telegraph Rd. regarding an attempted kidnapping. The adult female victim pulled her vehicle over to tend to her young child in the back seat when a male transient approached her and demanded the female give him her child. The suspect advised if she did not give up her child, he would kill her. The victim told the suspect she was calling police and the suspect fled on a bike. The male suspect was detained by officers a short distance away. The male suspect was arrested for attempted kidnapping and criminal threats. Detectives are investigating an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred July 29th at about 5 a.m. in the 9000 block of Imperial Hwy. The male adult victim was in the parking lot of the location when a male suspect lifted his shirt revealing a firearm. The suspect pointed the gun at the victim and then fired one round into the air. The suspect fled on foot to a nearby motel parking lot and out of sight. One bullet casing was discovered in the parking lot and recovered as evidence. At approximately 2 a.m., on Sunday August 2nd officers located an occupied stolen vehicle as it pulled into a restaurant parking lot at Paramount and Firestone Blvd. A high-risk traffic stop was conducted and the adult male driver was taken into custody without incident and the vehicle was recovered. Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on August 2nd at 11:40 p.m. in the 8700 block of Dorian St. A male and female adult were involved in a road rage incident with approximately (5) male suspects in a vehicle. The victims believed they had lost the suspect vehicle that was following them and returned to the female's residence. While they were seated in the vehicle to the front of the residence, the suspect vehicle drove by and shot several rounds into the victim’s vehicle. The male victim suffered a bullet wound to his left shoulder and the female was uninjured. a “sharp increase” in hand sanitizers that claimed to be made with ethyl alcohol but were contaminated by methanol. When metabolized by humans, methanol makes formic acid and formaldehyde, both of which attack the nervous system. As hand sanitizer becomes Americans’ defense against coronavirus infection, health officials know it is being misused. Parents are putting it on children’s faces, arms and bodies which is a no-no. And for children, who weigh much less than adults but have nearly as much skin, a dose of methanol could cause a rapid concentration to build up in tissues, that could spell disaster. The 115 hand-sanitizer products that the FDA has recalled have been sold at both retail and online stores. The FDA has posted a list of brands, marketing names and lots that it has recalled. Go to loscerritosnews.net to see the list.

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NORWALK LAUNCHES NEW RESTAURANT PROGRAM

GIVING EXPOSURE: Norwalk is developing a video series in order to highlight and support local restaurants with short video clips.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Every city is pulling out the stops and letting creativity take over in order to promote their businesses. Norwalk is home to a variety of diverse eateries from local tea and coffee shops to classic burger and pizza joints. The City is developing a video series in order to highlight and support local restaurants with ‘Keepin’ It Local’ short clips. Keepin’ It Local will tour restaurants, cafes and dessert spots within the City. They will show behind the scenes kitchen interviews and perhaps even secret recipes for some of Norwalk’s most popular dishes. Along with the temporary outdoor dining program, the hope is to build up clientele and support Norwalk eateries. In response to the CoVID-19 pandemic, the City of Norwalk is also authorizing

qualifying restaurants to temporarily use privately owned common areas on their premises for outdoor dining. Restaurants must submit a Temporary Outdoor Dining Application with property owner authorization and a legible site plan of dining area layout. Additional requirements of a physical barrier must be provided and the business must possess a valid City of Norwalk Business license as of application date. All outdoor dining must be ADA accessible. ABC CoVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorization License is required for alcohol sales and all restaurants must comply with LA County Public Health requirements. For more information please contact Monica Rodriquez at 562.929.5710 or mrodriquez@norwalkca.gov or contact Beth Chow at 562.929.5953 or email bchow@norwalkca.gov.

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"With a little luck" Knott’s Berry Farm could reopen this year even as the Buena Park theme park’s parent company closes its other California theme park for the rest of 2020 and shutters half its parks amid continuing coronavirus woes. Knott’s parent company Cedar Fair saw a 98% decline in revenues and an attendance drop of 8 million visitors as coronavirus concerns closed most of the company’s parks. The company said they will be monitoring all health edicts while introducing new sanitation protocols at the park to keep everyone safe.

Children’s Bureau is now offering an online foster-adoption orientation for individuals and/or couples who are interested helping children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or to provide legal permanency by adoption. The current health crisis has accelerated the need for resource parents (foster and adoptive) to help local at-risk youth stay in their communities. Qualifying families receive training and support throughout their journey. For questions and/or to get started, call 800-730-3933 or go to the website www. all4kids.org/programs/family-foster-careand-adoption/

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BIG AWARD FOR ARC: WRD President Vera Robles Dewitt stated, “WRD is excited to receive a Platinum Certification from LEED for our Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning, many eco-conscious decisions were made during the construction of ARC." STAFF REPORT This week,, the Water Replenishment District announced its Albert Robles Center (ARC) for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning, located in Pico Rivera, has been awarded LEED Platinum Certification; the highest rating offered to environmentally sustainable buildings. Only 5.7 percent of LEED projects in the United States have achieved this distinguished designation. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program rates the environmental sustainability of projects based on a points system. There are four certification categories, which include Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. ARC, located in Pico Rivera, is a multipurpose site which encapsulates WRD’s commitment to community and sustain-

ability. ARC achieved a Platinum Certification through its innovative design to optimize the efficient use of water and energy. The facility, opened in August 2019, produces 14 million gallons a day of advanced treated water. This water is used to replenish groundwater resources that provide 50 percent of the drinking water for over four million residents in Southern Los Angeles County. ARC features 995 solar panels that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Outdoor landscaping at ARC saves water costs by 60 percent through an efficient low-flow irrigation system using recycled water. At least 20 percent of the building’s construction is derived from recycled content and over 20 percent of those materials are locally sourced within 500 miles of the facility. Thoughtfully designed windows

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In November of 2014, the La Palma City Council adopted the 2014 Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits of radar enforcement. The California Vehicle Code requires speed limits, as set by local authorities, to be justified on the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Survey, if radar is to be used for speed enforcement by the Police Department. The survey for speed limits is regularly conducted every five years for the purpose of complying with the California Vehicle Code. The Survey is valid for five years and allows for continued enforcement of each street’s speed limits. In June of this year the City authorized Hartzog and Crabill, a traffic engineering and civil engineering firm serving local government, to conduct an engineering and traffic speed limit survey to recertify the 18 street sections within the City which is detailed in the 2014 Survey. Their traffic engineer inspected the 18 segments and certified that no significant changes in the roadway and traffic conditions have occurred per the California Vehicle Code. The 18 roadway sections have the necessary justifications to maintain existing speed limits. All roadway segments were reviewed including traffic volumes and collision history. The project was budgeted in the 202021 Fiscal Year in the amount of $15,000 from Gas Tax funds. Given that the CoVID19 stay-at-home orders altered the traffic patterns and usage, it was determined that a recertification of the Survey was appropriate rather than a full survey. Given the reduced scope of work, the re-certification resulted in a savings of $1,225.

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NATIONAL CITY HALL 'SELFIE DAY' BY TAMMYE MCDUFF

Help celebrate your City government with a selfie. City Hall Selfie Day is Friday August 14th, take a picture, share it on social media and tag them with the hash tag #CityHallSelfieDay on @cityofdowney or @discoverdowney. Mayor Blanca Pacheco posted a video asking all Downey residents to participate, “I want everyone to know about National City Hall Selfie Day. I invite everyone to NEW NORMAL: PPE vending machine at LAX offers everything the traveller needs, take a selfie in front of any city facility sMake sure to have your mask on!” even N95 masks. The machines offer touch-free payment options. The requirements are rather simple, stand in front of any public building, City Hall, Recreation Center, City Yard, Lihard surfaces. STAFF REPORT brary, Police or Fire station and share on Justin Erbacci, the airport’s chief ex- Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. In what is the new normal and ecutive officer, said in a statement that another nod to the battle against the the machines are part of the airport’s coronavirus, travelers passing through efforts to keep passengers safe though Los Angeles International Airport can “rigorous cleanings, new technology now buy masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and an increasingly touch-free experiand other PPE at vending machines in most of the airport's terminals. ence from curb to gate.” It also helps The airport is working with Hudson travelers comply with LAX’s mandaGroup and PepsiCo Beverages North tory facial-covering policy. America to install the machines in areas Some of the prices include: on the departures level inside terminals • Digital thermometer — $9.99 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and the Tom Bradley • N95 mask — $6.99 International Terminal in the pre-secuirty areas. • Two-pack of disposable face The units offer a touch-free payment masks — $4.50 option that accommodates tap-to-pay • Ten-pack of nitrile gloves — $7.99 credit card or mobile-payment plat• Four-ounce container of hand forms, including Apple Pay, Google sanitizer — $6.99 Pay and Samsung Pay. Each machine has an anti-microbial shield installed on The machines are restocked daily.

Hawaiian Gardens Needs to Step up Census Participation STAFF REPORT Nationwide and in California as a whole, responses to the 2020 Census are on track, as more than 62% of households have responded online or by phone, or by mail if they received a paper questionnaire in the mail or on their doorstep. However, it is vitally important that everyone be counted. Results from the 2020 Census inform planning and funding decisions for such critical public services as hospitals and health care, emergency and disaster response – and schools and education programs. In fact, census results will shape decisions about how billions of dollars in federal funds flow into communities each year for the next decade.

However, as of August 4, just 60.7% of Hawaiian Gardens residents have responded among the state’s 480 incorporated cities. And for every person who does not respond, the California Department of Finance estimates that state and local governments will lose out on $1,000 a year in federal funding tied to population for the next 10 years. Now more than ever, your response to the 2020 Census matters. Responding is easier than ever. For the first time, you can respond online. And the census asks just a few questions and takes only a few minutes to respond. So, if you haven’t responded, please do so today, and urge your family, friends, and neighbors to respond too. For more information, visit https://2020census. gov/en/ways-to-respond.html.

This is the fifth annual #CityHallSelfieDay. This is your chance to showcase appreciation for the local government and gives you the opportunity to get out in the community, showing off your best camera phone skills while highlighting local government buildings. To make it even more fun, all the selfies will be reviewed and awards will be given in a variety of different categories. There will be recognition and prizes for the people or organizations that show the most pride and creativity on the big day. “We know this year is different, but through this difficult year, we want to take a day to remember the dedication and perseverance of our local government through it all,” said Pacheco, “This day is all about local government pride.”

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Artesia deals with new athletic calendar as football needs to fill one spot for complete schedule BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER Right about now, high schools in Southern California would be in the thick of their fall practices, whether it’s football, girls volleyball, cross-country or the other sports. But as the 2020-2021 school year is set to begin in a few weeks with online teaching, the athletics will have to wait even longer before they can get back on the field, inside the gymnasium or in the swimming pool. On July 20, the CIF State Office and CIF-Southern Section released their athletic calendars with the first wave of sports to begin in the middle of December. Artesia High athletic director Joe Veach said he had different reactions to the new athletic calendar put in place and added that there’s a lot of pressure from people who said ‘we should just go on with life and play as it is’. On the flip side of it, Veach was worried that the CIF-SS would make temporary fixes and constantly move the target date of the first events. Over the past couple of months, many coaches, players, and other athletic personnel were wondering if the fall season would start on time despite the daily changes with the pandemic. “I didn’t think it was going to happen, but always in the back of my mind, I was thinking, ‘are they going to say we’re sticking to the calendar or we’re just going

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to bump it a couple of weeks’,” Veach pondered. “We haven’t been able to do anything with the kids. I just don’t think that would have been a good decision because the kids have done nothing for months.” “I didn’t think [fall sports beginning on time] was going to happen,” he continued. “But you always have that little bit of worse-case scenario kind of in your head.” Veach went on to say that at first, he was relieved that the fall season was pushed back ‘a good amount’. Then he had to look at it in the big scheme of things and piece everything together to see what it means. He was referring to sports such as boys and girls volleyball, boys and girls golf and boys and girls tennis being in the same season. “We’re so used to our seasons of sports being what they are,” Veach said. “Boys and girls volleyball together at the same time…I understand why they did it. But what problems does that present for everybody and what problems does it present for us at Artesia High School? That’s just an example, but that was the first one that popped up.” He did say that with the new calendar, they weren’t going to be rushed into anything, that there will be some problems and there are no good answers for any of this at the present time. “Nobody is going to give you an answer where you’re going to say, ‘wow, that’s perfect, that will work for everybody’,” Veach said. “That’s not going to happen.” The football schedule was already set before the schools were shut down and once the new calendar was released, head coach Don Olmstead had to find a replacement for its sixth opponent. Artesia was originally to host Okanagan Mission Secondary Prep, a school from Kelowna, British Columbia. Other than that, the Pioneers were able to keep

the same opponents in the same sequence as before COVID-19. “We lost one, but we can fill it,” Veach said. “And if push comes to shove and we play nine [games] and we get a bye week instead of going 10 games straight through, then I don’t know if that’s the worst thing in the world. “Other sports are different because… it doesn’t break down to 10 Fridays over a 10-week span,” he continued. “It’s not as easy to translate the dates. We’re kind of feeling those sports out. I’m letting the coaches kind of…we’re scrapping everything and remaking the schedules with these new dates that CIF has given us.” For boys volleyball, the first thought Veach had was it might be difficult because head coach Tommy Dube also coaches the girls volleyball team. But his second thought was it might help boys volleyball because some athletes who might be good enough to play the sport are already playing another spring sport. But for this

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school year, both boys and girls volleyball will be played in the fall season. Veach says as far as numbers, it shouldn’t be an issue with boys volleyball. Another concern will be in the transportation department, especially for the spring sports, and trying to find enough busses to take teams to road events. “Transportation is going to be a mess,” Veach said. “Winter is usually our busiest transportation season because it’s boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer and you have wrestling going places and between basketball and soccer, they each play two games a week, sometimes three. If they’re in a tournament, they’ll play four.” Staying with the transportation theme, Veach is concerned with the number of sports in the spring because of the transportation restrictions Los Angeles County has put out. Normally, schools can put a soccer and basketball team on the same

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Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and the DPSS Give 1,000 Students Backpacks with School Supplies STAFF REPORT â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that it can be costly to prepare a child for school, especially during these challenging times,â&#x20AC;? Supervisor Solis told reporters prior to the distribution at DPSS Toy Loan Headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that as a County, we do whatever we can to help youth in our communities have the tools they need to be successful in the classroom. Solis acknowledged the annual event for its commitment to low-income families in L.A. County, praising the 85-year-old Toy Loan Program for its well-earned reputation as the largest and most successful free toy-lending library program in the nation. The program is sponsored and supported by the Board of Supervisors. Toy Loan Program was created in 1935 during the Great Depression as a free service to allow low-income children to borrow toys from a DPSS toy lending libraries in the same manner that books are borrowed from a public library. Children who participate develop a sense of responsibility through the observance of an honor code and merit system that rewards them when toys are returned on time and undamaged. The program serves approximately 30,000 children at over 50 toy lending libraries located at after school programs,

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR Hilda L. Solis (in window) joined Dept. of Public Social Services Director Antonia JimĂŠnez and DPSS Toy Loan Program staff for the annual Backpack & School Supply Giveaway to ensure that over 1,000 children ages 5 through 17 have the necessary tools for a successful school year. community centers, nonprofit organizations and libraries throughout the county. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Backpack Giveaway, which serves children from families receiving benefits from DPSS. Due to the financial impact of COVID-19 on the local economy, the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s host emphasized that this distribution is needed more than ever.

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Continued from page 10 bus. But if students are asked to practice social distance on a school bus, having multiple teams would not work. As it relates to practice times in the gymnasium for the volleyball, basketball and wrestling teams, Veach says his biggest issue will be with the latter two wanting to get in in December, January and February when volleyball will still be playing. “Volleyball is going to get priority because they’re in-season,” Veach said. “They’ll get priority and they’ll get the gym time that they need. The issue that I see is when you get to that same season and assuming we can get in there, the basketball teams are going to want to get in. It’s something we’ll have to deal with as it comes up” Another big concern coming from coaches has been with the multi-sport athlete, especially with the spring sports and how thin it could deplete a team. For example, around 75-85 percent of Artesia’s track and field athletes play another sport which has been moved to the spring season for this upcoming school year. Veach recently had a meeting with the coaches where he told them they would have to be flexible.

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Veach said he has no idea when the athletes will be able to practice on the fields or in the gym. The county has to be off its watch list for two weeks before there can be any discussions as far as allowing the athletes back on campus. “It’s going to be interesting,” Veach said of the 2020-2021 school year. “We’re going to play football in football weather, finally. That will be fun. I’m anxious to see what happens because we’re all hopeful that we can get all this in and get it done. I hope that we can.” The athletic directors and principals of the 605 League met once in May and June and three times last month. They will meet again next month. The complete 2020-2021 athletic calendar with important dates can be found at www.cifss.org.

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Continued from page 1 financial reports to the board. Hamilton, who was recalled from the Lake Forest City Council in 2018, could be in serious legal jeopardy, including charges of misusing public funds and felony charges given the amount of money involved. Central Basin has 20 employees, some making over $150,000 per year, most

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were hired by former GM Kevin Hunt without scrutiny, consequently the agency is top-heavy with high-paid managers. This is something the current majority is trying to change, but Apodaca and Oskoui won’t let them. According to Transparent California, in 2018 Hamilton’s total pay, including benefits, was over $207,000. Engineering Director Jacqueline Kootz earned nearly $179,000. The former Director of Human Resources Dana Hidalgo, whose job is now occupied by Naja Braddock, earned over $161,000; Director of Water Resources Tammy Hierily earns $152,000; Conservation Manager Sandy Plimpton earns $155,000; Dorette Lambey and Peggy Williams, who both work for Hamilton, earns $133,000 and $118,000 respectively. Just between those employees is nearly $36,000 per pay period, if the 13 other employees average $50,000, the total would be approximately $61,000 per pay period. There were two pay periods in July indicating that Hamilton has paid out over $120,000 in unapproved ratepayer funds. Leticia Vasquez, who was adjudicated as president of the board in a court decision last week, has attempted to pass a budget in three different meetings this past Friday and again on Monday and Thursday, but Directors John Oskoui

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and Bob Apodaca, who want to see the agency placed in receivership, have deliberately missed meetings. The absence Oskoui is particularly vexing, he is the Assistant City Manager for Downey making $320,000 per year and Mayor Blanca Pacheco and the City Council, as well as his boss Gil Livas, are well-aware he is deliberately missing meetings. All of not responded to emails from HMG. Downey and the City Council are also a party to a lawsuit against Central Basin attempting to stop a meter charge- a charge that Oskoui voted to pass. Central Basin President Leticia Vasquez told HMG, "Mr. Hamilton has been in control of all the District's finances spending money without making public disclosure and without Board approval since January of this year. His actions are possibly criminal. We urge Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey to investigate. Various members of the community have filed complaints with the D.A. These actions are part of Hamilton and Oskoui and Apodaca's efforts to privatize Central Basin. Mr. Hamilton is working with them to shut down Central Basin because he was promised a job and a big fat raise. He has been representing himself as authorized to speak to Moody's and Standard & Poor's and just two weeks ago they issued a warning. And now he is paying employees without authorization, our community will hold him liable for all the financial harm he is causing Central Basin."

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Continued from page 1 by a $120 loan, and was quickly followed by overwhelming community support. The teens say they were inspired to take on the project by the death of local Firefighter paramedic Jose Perez. Perez had been with the department for more than 16 years, and had presumably contracted the disease by treating a homeless individual. Perez passed away from complications due to COVID-19. The Go Fund Me page setup stated, Perez contracted COVID ““while treating and caring for the citizens of Los Angeles. It was not uncommon that he would spend his own personal money to buy medications for people who were less fortunate and cannot afford them, often he was found not only providing excellent medical care but offering a shoulder to lean on to anyone who needed it.” Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby Monday met with the teens at LACFD Fire Station 30 in Cerritos and personally purchased several kits that will be distributed to those in need. “One of our neighbors posted my Moms story on the Leagues website and it just blew up after that,” stated Jacob, “We have some great neighbors.” Being involved in community development and assistance is not new for the Joseph Family. Their great grandmother founded the organization We Are Our Brothers Keeper, which is currently run their aunt Tamara Lewis. Founded in 2005, the emphasis was to provide backpacks of essential goods to the homeless community. The brothers began with 200 CoVID Kits, but through community support they have doubled that number and plan to continue to distribute their CoVID Kits with the help of the family’s organization. At last count more than 400 homeless people in L.A. County have tested positive for the coronavirus, with eight, including transients and homeless shelter staff, dying from the disease.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Municipal Election will be held in the City of Commerce on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, for the following Measure(s): City of Commerce Ordinance No. 737: Shall Ordinance No. 737 of the City Council of the City of Commerce approving and adopting First Amendment to Development Agreement No. 717 [also identified as Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18017] between the City of Commerce and 2SBK, Inc. [a California Corporation] for relocation of an approved commercial cannabis business to 6445 Bandini Boulevard; making findings consistent with and pursuant to Government Code Section 65867.5; and making findings of a CEQA categorical exemption. be adopted? Yes

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cerritos Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at a special meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter: Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2020-1, AMENDING THE CERRITOS GENERAL PLAN BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF TWO (2) ADJACENT PARCELS, MEASURING APPROXIMATELY ±1.35 ACRES IN TOTAL, LOCATED AT 10742, 10750, AND 10754 ARTESIA BOULEVARD (APNS 7034-018-009, 7034-018-117), FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL.* Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DEVELOPMENT MAP AMENDMENT 2020-1, AMENDING THE CERRITOS DEVELOPMENT MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF TWO (2) ADJACENT PARCELS, MEASURING APPROXIMATELY ±1.35 ACRES IN TOTAL, LOCATED AT 10742, 10750, AND 10754 ARTESIA BOULEVARD (APNS 7034-018-009, 7034-018-117), FROM INDUSTRIAL (M) TO INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL (MC).*

City of Commerce Ordinance No. 738: Shall Ordinance No. 738 of the City Council of the City of Commerce approving and adopting First Amendment to Development Agreement No. 715 [also identified as Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18-059] between the City of Commerce and Commerce Concentrates, LLC [a California Limited Liability Company] for change of membership and ownership of Commerce Concentrates, LLC, additional of cultivation and non-storefront retail delivery as license types, and relocation of an approved commercial cannabis business to 2700 Yates; making findings consistent with and pursuant to Government Code Section 65867.5; and making findings of a CEQA categorical exemption be adopted? Yes

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*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2020-1, A REQUEST BY APPLICANT KIA OF CERRITOS, ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, TO PERMIT AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, WAREHOUSING, AND OFFICE USES AT 10742, 10750 AND 10754 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ZONED FROM INDUSTRIAL (M) TO INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL (MC) UNDER DEVELOPMENT MAP AMENDMENT 2020-1 (APN 7034-018-117 AND APN 7034-018-009).*

City of Commerce Ordinance No. 740: Shall Ordinance No. 740 of the City Council of the City of Commerce approving and adopting First Amendment to Development Agreement No. 720 [also identified as Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18047] between the City of Commerce and Summit Manufacturing, LLC [a California Limited Liability Company] for addition of cultivation as a license type to an approved commercial cannabis business; making findings consistent with and pursuant to Government Code Section 65867.5; and making findings of a CEQA categorical exemption be adopted? Yes

/ No

City of Commerce Ordinance No. 741: Shall Ordinance No. 741 of the City Council of the City of Commerce approving and adopting First Amendment to Development Agreement No. 733 [also identified as Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18-023] between the City of Commerce and A&E Investment Group, LLC [a California Limited Liability Company] for change of membership and ownership of A&E Investment Group, LLC, previously approved to operate a commercial cannabis business; making findings consistent with and pursuant to Government Code Section 65867.5; and making findings of a CEQA categorical exemption be adopted? Yes

/ No

City of Commerce Ordinance No. 743: Shall Ordinance No. 743 of the City Council of the City of Commerce approving and adopting Development Agreement No. 743 [also identified as Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18-013] between the City of Commerce and RD Commerce, LLC [a California Limited Liability Company] for a commercial cannabis business; making findings consistent with and pursuant to Government Code Section 65867.5; and making findings of a CEQA categorical exemption be adopted? Yes

/ No

*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review. This public hearing will be conducted by teleconference via Zoom video communications, as authorized by State of California Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20. Members of the public may provide public comment by submitting an email to planning@cerritos.us by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may also provide audio public comment by connecting to the teleconference meeting online or by telephone/mobile call, as noted below:

Cerritos Zoom Meeting online link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84073018113 Cerritos Zoom Meeting call-in telephone number: (669) 900-6833 Cerritos Zoom Meeting ID: 840 7301 8113

The meeting will also air live on Cerritos TV3 and will be streamed over the City of Cerritos website at www.cerritos.us. A copy of the related staff report will be available for download from the website by 6:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the public hearing. If you challenge the above mentioned item and related actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence emailed to the Department of Community Development prior to the public hearing. Any person interested in this matter may contact the Department of Community Development at (562) 916-1201 for additional information and/or participate in the teleconference public hearing. August 7, 2020

/ /s/Robert A. Lopez Robert A. Lopez Current Planning Manager

City of Commerce Ordinance No. 744: Shall Ordinance No. 744 of the City Council of the City of Commerce approving and adopting Development Agreement No. 744 [also identified as Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18-053] between the City of Commerce and RS Innovations, Inc. [a California Corporation] for a commercial cannabis business; making findings consistent with and pursuant to Government Code Section 65867.5; and making findings of a CEQA categorical exemption be adopted? Yes

/ No

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MEASURE “__”: CITY OF COMMERCE ESSENTIAL SERVICES/ CITY SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE To maintain Commerce’s long-term financial stability and public safety, including police/fire/911 emergency response; protect parks, recreation and library services; maintain transportation services; protect local drinking water sources; repair streets/ potholes; keep public areas safe/clean; youth/afterschool, senior, and other general services and purposes; shall an ordinance establishing a one-quarter of one percent (1/4%) transaction and use (sales) tax, providing approximately $8,000,000 annually until ended by voters be adopted; requiring independent audits, public disclosure of spending, all funds benefitting City of Commerce residents? Yes

/ No

Lena Shumway, City Clerk Dated: August 6, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Commerce will conduct a public hearing to adopt a resolution establishing a fee for a RV temporary parking permit and an RV Disability Parking Permit. A copy of the resolution establishing said fee will be available at the City Clerk's office on August 13, 2020. Said public hearing will be held via teleconferencing (zoom), on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed regulation will be heard. Any comments, objections or other information by the public may be submitted via e-mail to the city clerk at lshumway@ci.commerce.ca.us prior to the hearing. Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS FLOR OLIVIA SAAVEDRA DE FIELDS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: FLOR OLIVIA SAAVEDRA DE FIELDS TO FLOR OLIVIA FIELDS. 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 8/31/20, Dept C, 10:30 A.M. Published at LCCN 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, and 7/24/20.

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STAFF REPORT Norwalk, CA – COVID-19 has greatly impacted businesses throughout the nation. Recognizing that small businesses are the backbone of our neighborhoods, and that a healthy business environment is essential to the well-being of the community, the City of Norwalk launched the Economic Recovery Stimulus Program. The program consists of one time loans of up to $35,000 at 0% interest. Funds must be used for lease/rent/mortgage, and/or utility payments, supplies to

ARC from page 8 minimize the need for electric lighting and create energy savings. Through meticulous planning, WRD reduced waste and maximized recycling during the construction of ARC by diverting 75 percent of construction waste from the landfill. “WRD is excited to receive a Platinum Certification from LEED for our Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning,” said WRD President Vera Robles DeWitt. “Many eco-conscious decisions were made during the construction of ARC. This project will serve millions of people through our water recycling facility and educational exhibits.” ARC also offers a state-of-the-art learning center that immerses visitors into an interactive educational experience focused on the history of water in the region and the importance of groundwater.

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Continued from page 1 This project is made possible through a partnership with the United States Geological Survey (USGS). WRD’s partnership with the USGS saves ratepayer funds. WRD has been monitoring groundwater in the Central and West Coast Basins for over 50 years. This monitoring program is integral to WRD’s work and consists of a network of more than 300 monitoring wells at 60 locations throughout the District. The new wells will be installed and drilled approximately 2,100 feet deep. The wells will provide comprehensive data of groundwater levels and quality in aquifers within the Montebello Forebay. The Forebay is vital to Southern Los Angeles County’s water supply. The 43 cities within WRD’s jurisdiction use about

250,000 acre-feet (82 billion gallons) of water annually. The Forebay conserves 150,000 acre-feet (48.9 billion gallons) each year. WRD employs the most advanced technology to maintain high-quality water for millions of people in Los Angeles County. “The Water Replenishment District always strives to be proactive in monitoring groundwater quality” said WRD President Vera Robles DeWitt, representing District 5 and the City of Paramount. “The construction of these two wells is an investment in our future to create a drought-resilient and locally-sustainable water supply.” Director Allen, representing District 3 and the City of Cerritos, added “WRD is proud of its commitment to delivering quality water to pumpers and residents in our region. These new wells support WRD’s mission to protect and preserve high quality groundwater.”

help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or costs associated with requirements under current health department guidelines. Loans have the potential to be forgiven. To qualify for the Business Loan Program, a business must: Be located in Norwalk, employ 20 staff or less (including the owner) and possess a valid Norwalk Business License. Additional requirements are detailed at Norwalk.org For more information, please call the Community Development Department at (562) 929-5951.

Metro Deploys First 60foot Zero Emission Bus Metro) has deployed its first zero emission electric bus on the G Line in the San Fernando Valley The deployment is the first of 40 electric buses that will be put into service by the end of 2020. “Even as we confront the immediate challenge of COVID-19, we are making a long-term investment in a healthier, more sustainable future with the delivery of this first electric bus on the G Line,” said Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair Eric Garcetti. The electric buses cost $1.15 million each in a total project valued at over $80 million. This project includes the deployment of the electric buses and associated charging equipment and infrastructure improvements. The new buses will be capable of recharging at various points along the G Line (Orange).

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POR LA PRESENTE SE COMUNICA la elección municipal especial en la Ciudad de Commerce el martes, 3 de noviembre del 2020, para las siguientes medida(s): Ordenanza No. 737 de la Ciudad de Commerce: ¿Adoptaremos la Ordenanza No. 737 del ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Commerce aprobando y adoptando la Primera Modificación al Acuerdo de Desarrollo No. 737 [también identificada como el Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18-023] entre la Ciudad de Commerce y 2SBK, Inc [una corporación de California] para la reubicación de un negocio comercial de cannabis aprobado a 6445 Bandíni Boulevard, aprobada previamente para gestionar un negocio comercial de cannabis; en conformidad y cumplimiento con la Sección 65867.5, formulando una exención bajo las categorías establecidas de CEQA? Si_________ / No_________/ Ordenanza No. 738 de la Ciudad de Commerce: ¿Adoptaremos la Ordenanza No. 738 del ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Commerce aprobando y adoptando la Primera Modificación al Acuerdo de Desarrollo No. 738 [también identificada como el Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18-023] entre la Ciudad de Commerce y Commerce Concentrates, LLC [una sociedad de responsabilidad limitada de California] para la adición de cultivo y entrega minorista no comercial como tipos de licencia, y reubicación de un negocio de cannabis comercial aprobado a 2700 Yates; en conformidad y cumplimiento con la Sección 65867.5, formulando una exención bajo las categorías establecidas de CEQA? Si_________ / No_________/ Ordenanza No. 740 de la Ciudad de Commerce: ¿Adoptaremos la Ordenanza No. 740 del ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Commerce aprobando y adoptando la Primera Modificación al Acuerdo de Desarrollo No. 740 [también identificada como el Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18-023] entre la Ciudad de Commerce y Summit Manufacturing, LLC [una sociedad de responsabilidad limitada de California] para la adición de cultivo y entrega minorista no comercial como tipos de licencia; en conformidad y cumplimiento con la Sección 65867.5, formulando una exención bajo las categorías establecidas de CEQA? Si_________ / No_________/ Ordenanza No. 741 de la Ciudad de Commerce: ¿Adoptaremos la Ordenanza No. 741 del ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Commerce aprobando y adoptando la Primera Modificación al Acuerdo de Desarrollo No. 733 [también identificada como el Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18-023] entre la Ciudad de Commerce y A&E Investment Group, LLC [una sociedad de responsabilidad limitada de California] para cambio de membresia y titularidad de A&E Investment Group, LLC, aprobada previamente para gestionar un negocio comercial de cannabis; en conformidad y cumplimiento con la Sección 65867.5, formulando una exención bajo las categorías establecidas de CEQA? Si_________ / No_________/ Ordenanza No. 743 de la Ciudad de Commerce: ¿Adoptaremos la Ordenanza No. 743 del ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Commerce aprobando y adoptando el Acuerdo de Desarrollo No. 743 [también identificada como el Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18-013] entre la Ciudad de Commerce y RD Commerce, LLC [una sociedad de responsabilidad limitada de California] para gestionar un negocio comercial de cannabis; en conformidad y cumplimiento con la Sección 65867.5, formulando una exención bajo las categorías establecidas de CEQA? Si_________ / No_________/ Ordenanza No. 744 de la Ciudad de Commerce: ¿Adoptaremos la Ordenanza No. 744 del ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Commerce aprobando y adoptando el Acuerdo de Desarrollo No. 744 [también identificada como el Commercial Cannabis Permit I.D No. 18-013] entre la Ciudad de Commerce y RS Innovations, Inc. [una corporación de California] para gestionar un negocio comercial de cannabis; en conformidad y cumplimiento con la Sección 65867.5, formulando una exención bajo las categorías establecidas de CEQA? Si_________ / No_________/ INICIATIVA DE LEY “___” SERVICIOS ESENCIALES DE LA CIUDAD DE COMMERCE/ MEDIDAS DE PROTECCION PARA LOS SERVICIOS DE LA CIUDAD Para mantener la estabilidad financiera y seguro publico a largo plazo, incluyendo respuesta a emergencias de policía/bomberos/911, protección de parques, servicios de la biblioteca y esparcimiento; mantener los servicios de transportación; protección de fuentes de agua potable locales; reparación de calles/hoyos; mantenimiento de areas publicas seguras y limpias, mantenimiento de servicios generales para la juventud, los ancianos y otros servicios generales; ¿adoptaremos la ordenanza que establece una cuarta parte de un porciento (¼%) de impuestos de venta y transacción, proporcionando aproximadamente $8,000,000 anualmente hasta que los votantes dictaminen; con requisito de auditoria independiente, divulgación publica de gastos, totalidad de fondos beneficiando a residentes de Commerce? Si_________ / No_________/ Los centros de votación permanecerán abiertos entre las horas de 7:00 am y 8:00 pm. Lena Shumway, City Clerk Fecha: Agosto 6, 2020 Published at Commerce Community News 8/7/20 ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 11:00 AM on the 26th day of August, 2020 Bids for: ABC Bid # 1559 Painting at Various Schools – Unit Price Bid All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at a Zoom Meeting at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain bid documents by emailing a request to info.purch@abcusd.us no later than 2:00 PM August 10, 2020. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License valid Class C-33 Contractor's License and DIR Registration will be required. Los Cerritos Community News

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEAN E. ANDERSON CASE NO. 20STPB05243 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JEAN E. ANDERSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID ERIC ANDERSON AND ELLEN ESTHER ANDERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID ERIC ANDERSON AND ELLEN ESTHER ANDERSON 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 in this court as follows: 11/25/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Notice of Telephonic Hearing Due to court closures, you may participate telephonically by scheduling with CourtCall at 1-888-882-6878. Please check the court's website at www.lacourt.com for information regarding closure to the public. 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 KAREN A. STEVENSON SBN 143385 LAW OFFICE OF KAREN A. STEVENSON 13122 STERN AVENUE LA MIRADA CA 90638 7/24, 7/31, 8/7/20 CNS-3380139# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CLINTON PAUL HARRIS, JR. CASE NO. 20STPB05032 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CLINTON PAUL HARRIS, JR.. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CYNTHIA HARRIS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CYNTHIA HARRIS 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 with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/19/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Notice of Telephonic Hearing Due to court closures, you may participate telephonically by scheduling with CourtCall at 1-888-882-6878. Please check the court's website at www.lacourt.com for information regarding closure to the public. 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 DAVID M. PRICE - SBN 120105 PRAY PRICE WILLIAMS & PICKING 555 E OCEAN BLVD. STE. #810 LONG BEACH CA 90802 7/17, 7/24, 7/31/20 CNS-3379712# • LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES-TATE OF ROGER L. PICKARD Case No. 20STPB05112 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be inter-ested in the will or estate, or both, of ROGER L. PICKARD A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jason R. Pickard in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jason R. Pickard be appointed as personal repre-sentative 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 obtain-ing court approval. Before taking certain very im-portant actions, however, the personal representa-tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 24, 2020 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 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 rep-resentative 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 Cali-fornia 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 pro-vided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: EUGENE S ALKANA ESQ SBN 60411 LAW OFFICES OF EUGENE S ALKANA PLC 131 N EL MOLINO AVE STE 310 PASADENA CA 91101 CN970997 PICKARD Jul 31, Aug 7,14, 2020

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