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Is Cerritos Mayor Pro Tem Vo Under Investigation for Sending Racist Texts?

By Brian Hews

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wide-ranging investigation by the LA Times has uncovered "a trove" of racist text messages exchanged by more than a dozen current and former Torrance police officers.

Cerritos Mayor pro tem Chuong Vo is a long-time Torrance police officer; he did not answer emails from HMG-CN asking him about the story.

The Times examined some of the contents of secret texts which prosecutors said went on for years. The texts could jeopardize hundreds of criminal cases

where the officers either testified or made arrests.

And the heat is getting turned up; California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said Wednesday his office would investigate the department in the wake of the scandal.

According to district attorney's office records reviewed

by The Times, the officers' comments ran the gamut of homophobia, joking about "gassing" Jewish people, assaulting members of the LGBTQ community, using violence against suspects and lying during an investigation into a police shooting.

Vo has lied to the public in the

See CHUONG VO page 13

Campaign Committee for La Mirada Councilman Sarega Concealed Donations, Fined by FPPC The committee, started by Sarega's friend, failed to report donations in a timely manner, and helped Sarega beat his opponent.

By Brian Hews In July 2017, a Hews Media Group-Community News investigation found Residents for a Better La Mirada, a campaign committee that affected the 2017 La Mirada City Council election,

was funded by Stelian Onufrie.

Onufrie, a friend of current La Mirada City Councilman Andrew Sarega, whose Congressional campaign Sarega managed, poured $6,500 into RBLM, big bucks for a City Council campaign.

Just weeks later, documents show the money was used to slam District 1 candidate John Lewis and District 2 candidate and incumbent Pauline Deal using extremely unflattering direct

See SAREGA page 13

Norwalk Lands $8.5M Grant for Hermosillo Park

HERMOSILLO PARK will get a major facelift including a new community recreation building & an outdoor plaza. Story on Page 9.

LOCAL SERVICE CLUBS HELPING FAMILIES THANK YOU! This past Wednesday both the La Mirada Rotary and Kiwanis held events to continue serving the youngest of the city. The Kiwanis went to Kohl’s where 40 children were gifted $100; Rotary met on the opposite side of town, leading 45 youngsters on a shopping spree at Marshalls, who were gifted $125 each.

Areas Cities Build 'Pallet Units' to Help Homeless Population

By Brian Hews Cities are finally finding ways to deal with their homeless population. Redondo Beach built 15 Pallet Cities in December 2020; Riverside put up 20 in March 2020. Now Torrance is ready to start its housing complex.

In June, the City Council approved a temporary housing complex made up of 64 square foot, pre-fabricated houses from Pallet, a Washington-based company. Is this something Cerritos or other cities should consider?

The complex will be at Civic Center, fenced and monitored by two security guards 24 hours a day, located between the Police Department and the courthouse for maximum security.

The city plans to build 40 units, all equipped with HVAC, with a separate showering area.

Purchasing the homes and preparing the site for their installation will cost nearly $632,000; it will cost nearly $1.7 million annually to run.

The complex will have a case manager, a program manager, a residential aide, and a person to

See PALLET page 13

La Mirada Rotary & Kiwanis Provide Clothes and Toys to Needy Youngsters

By Tammye McDuff La Mirada might be known for its business-friendly environment, but it should also receive recognition for giving back.

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) named the City of La Mirada as "Most BusinessFriendly City." The City was also a finalist among four cities with less than 50,000 people. La Mirada’s business-friendly climate, business-friendly processes, and “dedicated to service” philosophy earned the City this prestigious recognition.

Dedicated to service is not only a business motto but one that applies to residents. During the pandemic, city officials, service, and religious organizations gave back to the community in unprecedented ways from weekly food drives to spectacular drive-through events. But it didn’t stop there.

This past Wednesday both the La Mirada Rotary and the La Mirada Kiwanis held events to continue serving the youngest of the city.

The Kiwanis of La Mirada members met at Ruby’s Diner for coffee and early Wednes-

day then transitioned to Kohl’s Department Store where 40 children were gifted $100 each and guided through the store with chaperones, ensuring that the kids chose warm clothing and appropriate sizes.

Kiwanian, Chamber member and local realtor Amy Brick remarked, “We had a great time helping the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada take some very sweet, deserving kids shopping at Kohl’s this morning and breakfast was provided by Ruby’s in Whittier!”

La Mirada Rotary met on the opposite side of town, leading 45 youngsters on a shopping spree at Marshalls.

The Rotary was accompanied by La Mirada Interact Club, the Sheriff’s Department and the Fire Department.

President Raymond Fernandez stated, “It was a very successful ‘Clothes for Kids’ shopping event. Each child received $125 for warm clothing.

We were able to offer wrapped toys and lunch courtesy of Chic Fil-A. Santa gave back to us as well, handing La Mirada Rotary a nice donation check on behalf of the Knights of Columbus.”

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Cerritos Resident Earns Prestigious YougArts Theater Award Lucille Acuña from Gretchen Whitney High School has been named a 2022 YoungArts Finalist in Theatre, the organization’s highest honor.

Acuña has been recognized for her achievement and joins 720 of the most accomplished young visual, literary and preforming artists from throughout the county.

Selected through the organization’s competition, YoungArts award winners, all 15–18 years old or in grades 10–12, are chosen for their caliber of artistic achievement by esteemed discipline-specific panels of artists through a rigorous blind adjudication process.

YoungArts award winners gain access to one of the most comprehensive programs for artists in the United States, in which they will have opportunities for financial, creative and professional development support throughout their entire careers. A “We are thrilled to announce this year’s YoungArts award winners—an extraordinary group of promising, accomplished young artists—and congratulate each of them on this exciting milestone in their

artistic careers,” said Executive Director Jewel Malone.

As a Finalist, Acuña will participate in YoungArts Week+ in January 2022 featuring virtual classes, workshops and mentorship from leading artists in their fields such as vocalist La Tanya Hall, visual artists Loni Johnson and Yashua Klos, and award-winning writer Dr. Joan Morgan.

YoungArts Week+ features virtual performances and an exhibition for the public.

Acuña will perform as part of the Theatre and Jazz discipline on February 1, 2022, at youngarts.org.

As a YoungArts award winner, Acuña joins a distinguished group of accomplished arts such as Daniel Arsham, Terence Blanchard, Camille A. Brown, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Amanda Gorman, Judith Hill, Jennifer Koh, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Andrew Rannells, Desmond Richardson and Hunter Schafer.

The YoungArts competition is open to artists 15-18 years old (or in grades 10 – 12).

For more information, visit youngarts.org, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and its philanthropic arm, the Greater LA Education Foundation, announced this week the “2021 Teachers of the Year (TOY) Equitable Innovation Grant Program” to invest $75,000 in projects, programs, and services that integrate student-centered learning, reimagine classroom boundaries, and promote student and educator wellness.

Grants will also prioritize efforts on behalf of low-income and other vulnerable students who have suffered the pandemic’s most severe consequences.

The grants are available to Los Angeles County public school teachers, administrators, counselors and other staff and can be used for all disciplines in grades TK-12.

Projects can address needs in physical fitness, Visual and Performing Arts, language acquisition, social-emotional wellness and traditional subject matter.

Teachers can apply individually or with partners. Individual applicants can apply for up to $1,000. Teams of up to three are eligible to apply for a maximum of $3,000 ($1,000 each).

The application deadline is Jan. 14, 2022.

Grants will be awarded in February 2022 for implementation in March 2022.

Grant funds can be used for activities for one year following receipt.

The Equitable Innovative Grant Initiative grew out of LACOE’s annual Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year awards program, the state’s largest honors competition for K-12 educators.

It expands on the program to further elevate, celebrate and invest in educators who demonstrate dedication, innovation and creativity.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education, headquartered in Downey, is the nation’s largest regional education agency, providing a range of programs and services to support the region’s 80 K-12 school districts and two million preschool and school-age children.

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Lakewood's Award of Valor 2021

AWARDED: Fire Station 94 responded to a major traffic collision. The valiant efforts of 14 firefighters earned them the Award of Valor.

By Tammye McDuff Lakewood's 43rd Annual Award of Valor 2021 event thanking residents and public safety personnel for acts of heroism was hosted this year by NBC4 news reporter and former Cerritos resident Hetty Chang at a luncheon held outdoors next to Lakewood City Hall.

Mayor Jeff Wood started the event off, "This is always a special time honored event, where we take the time to honor our sheriff and fire personnel and those who have made heroic efforts for our city," remarked Wood.

On the afternoon of Friday, June 4, Fire Station 94 responded to a major traffic collision with three cars involved and two trapped in the vehicles. Unfortunately, this incident affected all involved: one driver received major wounds being trapped under the dashboard and is still receiving treatment for their injuries. The second vehicle was an older car with significant

damage making it difficult to remove the three people trapped inside, two of three occupants did not survive. The third vehicle received minor injuries and damages.

The valiant efforts of these 14 firefighters awarded them the Award of Valor.

The next award was bestowed by the entire City Council of Lakewood; the newest award entitled 'the Bridge Builder Award'. The dialog that began after last year's riots, involved hundreds of residents, community leaders and city officials.

Being one of the top five in the county to issue DUI citations, Lakewood awarded Deputy Gregory Emerson the Distinguished Service Award. Sergeant Gil Pacheco received the award for Emerson.

Deputies Michael, Arnold, Taylor Brannigan and William Portillo received an Award of Valor award for their quick response to a domestic incident. Without the intervention, the victim, who was seconds from death, would not have survived.

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Latino Police Officer's Assoc. and LA Sheriffs Help the Needy

CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) joined Santa, the East LA Chapter of the Nat'l Latino Police Officer's Assoc., members of the LA County Sheriff's Department, and some Star Wars characters who flew in from Tatuine, to help distribute toys and clothing to children and teens on December 4, 2021, in Commerce.

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Residents in single-family homes can recycle their Christmas trees beginning Sunday, December 26 through Friday, January 7 by placing them at the curb for pick-up by 7 a.m. on their trash collection days. The trees will be composted or used for the Los Angeles County Sanitation District’s daily landfill cover.

Trees to be recycled should not contain any lights, tinsel, nails, metal stands or decorations, and should not be placed in bags. Trees more than 4 feet tall should be cut in half. Flocked trees will be accepted.

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1974. to in Telephone Access program and CapTel, a provider of telephone communications access for all deaf and disabled Californians, offered up 16 free amplified or captioned phones to those who needed them.

In all, twelve certified audiologists were on-site to ensure the event ran smoothly.

Whittier Mayor Joe Venatieri was also in-person to award the foundation an official Certificate of Commendation. “The Whittier City Council applauds the Whittier Hearing Angel Foundation and honors this great community organization that has enhanced the quality of life for many,” the certificate read.

Anyone who has untreated hearing loss and is unable to afford hearing aids is encouraged to apply online today.

“We are always accepting applications.

Those who cannot wait for our next event, due to the severity of their hearing problem or other health issues, may be fit within a few weeks of submitting their application,” said Samaí Chavez, Vice President of Whittier Hearing Angel Foundation.

To apply, volunteer for the spring event or donate, please visit whittierhearingangel.org.

Hearing Angel Foundation of Whittier Donates Free Hearing Aids

Photos with Santa at Lakewood Center

Lakewood Center offers the magic of the holiday season with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland for Photos with Santa now through Dec. 24.

You can choose whether to sit with Santa or be socially distant in your photo and Santa is vaccinated!

Guests may remove their masks for the photo if they wish. The set is deep cleaned and hand sanitizer is available upon entering and exiting.

Pet photos are available on Mondays, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 from 4-8 p.m.

To save time and get more details, make an online reservation for a photo with Santa at shoplakewoodcenter.com

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Hutchinson Middle School Claims CSBA Golden Bell Award

Artesia Chamber Installs New Officers

AWARD: (l-r) NLM Asst. Superintendent of Business Services Estuardo Santillan, NLM Board Member Chris Staples, Board Vice President Norma Amezcua, NLM Superintendent John M. Lopez, Hutchinson Principal Jenny Bae, Hutchinson Teacher Kelly Garcia, NLM Board President Karen L. Morrison, Board Member Jose M. Rios, Board Member Dr. Robert Cancio, and Board Member Jorge A. Tirado

NEW OFFICERS: State Senator Bob Archuleta (with mask) with the newly installed Artesia Chamber Board. Frank Bellospirito is president; Rohini Bedi, vice-president; Larry Caballero, secretary; Norma Rodriguez, treasurer.

From NLMUSD Hutchinson Middle School was awarded a Golden Bell for its STEM Magnet program from the California School Boards Association (CSBA), marking the fifth consecutive year that a Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District program or school has claimed the prestigious honor.

Based on feedback from the community, the leadership at Hutchinson developed the program to address the need to provide students with a rigorous STEM curriculum that is critical to increasing student engagement and opportunities. It also is focused on having students think critically and creatively, collaborate with peers and mentors, and work towards solving challenging realworld problems with a focus on STEM. “Hutchinson is so honored to receive the CSBA Golden Bell Award for our STEM Magnet program and share this recognition with our school community,” said Hutchinson Principal Jenny Bae. “Our STEM Magnet program implements research-based curricula and equips our students to think critically and creatively, collaborate with peers, and utilize problem solving strategies to address real world problems."

The STEM program also had a list of

Cerritos Optimist Club Launches Public Fundraising Drive for Youth and Families in Need Staff Report The Optimist Club of Cerritos recently launched its fundraising drive to help the youth and families in need in our community. The Club plans to give $2,000 in Ralph’s gift cards to four area churches to distribute to those who need a helping hand during the holiday season. They also plan to do this periodically throughout the coming year.

Prior to the COVID Pandemic, the Club members delivered bags of toys and gifts each year just prior to Christmas. In 2019, they delivered more than 14,000 pounds of food, sundries and toys to about 30 families, including 80 children. In 2020, they provided hams to area churches to distribute at their food banks.

The Optimist Club of Cerritos is connected with the COC Foundation, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization.

All donations are tax deductible and are used to fund youth programs for the Optimist Club and to help youth and families in need in the community. The COC Foundation has a separate Board of Directors and

goals and objectives to fully provide a topnotch experience for its students.: • Support the inclusion of students in K-12 STEM programs, college degree programs, and STEM careers.

• Provide students with real-world application in science, technology, engineering, and math using cross-curricular, problem-based activities in school and throughout the community.

• Provide exploration opportunities that promote participation of all students, including those in underrepresented groups, in NLM high school STEM pathways.

• Provide opportunities for students to learn about a variety of STEM career options through community interactions, high quality curriculum, and the development of transportable skills.

“The Norwalk-La Mirada family is so proud of Principal Jenny Bae and her staff at Hutchinson for the Golden Bell award from the CSBA,” said Norwalk-La Mirada Superintendent John M. Lopez. “The STEM program offers a curriculum that not only challenges students but provides them an environment of collaboration that fosters critical thinking and enhances problem-solving skills. With programs like this in place around our District, the future is bright for NLM students.” is independent of the Club. Members of the Optimist Club hold an annual golf tournament to raise funds for the COC. The Optimist Club organizes and conducts events throughout the year for youth, including an International Essay Contest, International Oratorical Contest, Youth Appreciation, Elementary and Middle School STEM, Middle School Track Meet, and Halloween Trunk or Treat in Artesia.

With COC Foundations funds, the Club also supports the Octagon Club at Cerritos High School, the Distinguished Young Women Program, Public Safety (honoring Police and firefighters), ABCUSD Adult Transition Program, ABCUSD Disadvantaged Children Program, Childhood Cancer, and more.

“The Club is an affiliated with Optimists International (OI), an organization which is over 100 years old,” said Jack Evans, Past President and Historian of the Club, “and the Cerritos Optimist Club has been serving youth in the Cerritos area for over 50 years.”

If you would like to donate to the COC Foundation to help the youth in our community, please call Club President, Mani Fernando at 562402-4700. The Optimist Club meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at Denny’s in Artesia. New members are always welcome to join. For more information, please visit the Club’s website at: www. cerritosoptimstclub.com.

By Tammye McDuff This past Tuesday evening, the reorganized Artesia Chamber of Commerce held their annual officer's installation with a festive dinner at London's Pub and Grill.

Special speaker for the VIP attended event was Senator Bob Archuleta, "Artesia has been a blessing to me since day one. You were one of the first cities that I visited after my election."

Artesia and Archuleta have taken on the responsibility of caring for the children of Artesia. Archuleta remarked, "Artesia is 'park poor', but not anymore!" He has raised over $5 million to build and renovate parks in the City.

"These new board members have been prime in representing this City."

The swearing-in ceremony was officiated by the Senator, "This might be the smallest city I represent, but it has the biggest heart. It is the duty of this board to enforce, impartially, the by-laws and it is your duty to guide and develop the heart of the city, its businesses."

With the raising of their right hand, new board members pledged their commitment and dedication to properly representing to further the objectives of the Artesia Chamber of Commerce.

New Chamber board members are: President, Frank Bellospirito; Vicepresident, Rohini Bedi; Secretary, Larry Caballero; Treasurer, Norma Rodriguez.

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By Eric Boelhert Is adding more than 200,000 new jobs to the U.S. economy in a single month good news or bad news? At National Public Radio, the answer seems to change depending on who’s president.

Last Friday, the Labor Department announced that as the economy emerges from the pandemic, 210,000 jobs were added in November, fewer than what analysts had expected. NPR immediately pounced on Twitter: “November hiring was a bust, with only 210,000 jobs created — and those numbers came in even before omicron was identified.”

NPR’s report was clear: Hiring was in the ditch and it was likely to get much worse with an “even more worrisome coronavirus variant” looming. (For the record, scientists don’t yet know if the Omicron variant will be worse than the Delta variant.) The political implications for the Biden White House were obvious, as well.

The Beltway press for months has been stressing that the economy, and especially inflation, was a major political problem for Biden, and constantly listed it as one of his pressing “crises.” According to NPR on Friday, that crisis just got worse because the jobs report — 210,000 new positions — was an unequivocal “bust.”

What’s odd is how NPR previously covered similar jobs announcements under Trump. Back in January of 2020, NPR cheered that the U.S. economy was “revved up” because 225,000 jobs had been created. The year before that, an NPR headline read, “Job Market Surges As Employers Add 266,000 Jobs In November.” NPR made sure to include an excited quote from the White House in the third paragraph of

La Mirada Crime Summary

Nov. 29 – Dec. 5 Notable Arrests • A suspect was arrested for possession of a weapon during a pedestrian stop.

• During a follow up investigation a suspect was arrested for his involvement in a felony assault case.

• Five suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants.

Residential Burglary • A daytime burglary was reported on the 15000 block of Olive Ln. The exact loss is yet to be determined.

Other Structure Burglary • Cash was reported stolen during an overnight door smash burglary on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy. Vehicle Burglary • Three pairs of sunglasses were stolen on the 14900 block of Pemberton Dr. • An afternoon burglary was reported on the 13800 block of Biola Ave. • An afternoon burglary was reported on the 15000 block of Northam St. Grand Theft • Several cell phones and smart watches were stolen during a daytime theft on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd.

• Merchandise was reported stolen during a late-night theft on the 15200 block of Rosecrans Ave. • Serval personal items were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 15900 block of Dalmatian Ave. • A cell phone was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 16000 block of Grayville Dr. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen during a daytime theft on the 13900 block of Foster Rd. • An afternoon theft of a catalytic converter on the 14700 block of Bora Dr.

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that report: “It's a tremendous report. Obviously, it's something to be very happy about.”

Both cases during the Trump years sounds like adding between 200,000 and 300,000 jobs in a month is a very good thing. But under Biden it’s a “bust” because “just 210,000 jobs” were created.

Note that according to last Friday’s Labor report, unemployment last month dropped from 4.6 percent to 4.2 percent, and is now down two entire points in twelve months, which is unprecedented in American history for a president’s first year in office. Prior to Biden passing the Covid relief bill last winter, the CBO predicted it would take until 2025 for the U.S. to reach an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent, which means we are four years ahead of schedule in terms of this historic economy.

After I tweeted about NPR’s recent coverage, network host Steven Inskeep responded to me and others asking about the double standard in play: Thanks. Jan 2020 beat expectations.

Nov 2021 fell short. Thus, 2020/2021 tweets differed. Here’s a fair critique: “Who cares if numbers beat expectations?

They’re often revised later anyway.” I’d be with you if you said that! Instead you discover a pro-Trump conspiracy.

Inskeep’s referring to how on the eve of each month’s jobs report economists are polled to see what they think the jobs gain number will be. That is used to determine if the report exceeds expectations or not. And he’s right, the January 2020 jobs report under Trump did exceed expectations, in part because expectations were for a modest 150,000 jobs to be added.

But notice how when NPR on Twitter immediately labeled the November jobs report to be a “bust,” there was no reference to expectations.

Inskeeps then mentions that in recent months each jobs report has been revised upwards with massive additional gains

being reported by the government. For instance, the initial August jobs report this summer claimed 235,000 jobs were added.

But that was soon revised all the way up to 483,000, a development that received comparatively little press coverage.

But again, none of that was mentioned in the NPR report which claimed 210,000 jobs represented a clear failure for Biden.

Lastly, Inskeep suggested that by pointing out the network’s Biden double standard I’m claiming to have uncovered some kind of “pro-Trump conspiracy.” My hunch is he thinks that’s supposed to sound outlandish, the idea of NPR ever being proTrump. In truth, the network over the last few years has been guilty of every other Beltway media failure in terms of clinging to Both Sides journalism, refusing to call to Trump a liar in daily news reports, wildly overplaying the inflation story, and portraying Biden has being dogged by a failing economy.

The signature timidity from NPR’s political reporting likely spring from being intimidated by Republicans who have threatened to slash public broadcasting funding because of so-called liberal media bias. How do you prove you’re not in the tank for Democrats? You claim that a jobs report in which the unemployment rate tumbles to 4.2 percent is a flop.

NPR has not alone in adjusting how it covers 200,000-plus monthly job gains under Biden (bad news!), compared to 200,000-plus monthly new job gains under Trump (great news!).

The solution for journalists is simple: Accurately report economic news without trying to fit it into a preferred storyline.

Boehlert is a media critic who has been monitoring right-wing misinformation for years, He is a frequent cable news commentator, making hundreds of television appearances discussing the media. www.pressrun.media

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen during an overnight theft on the 14600 block of Biola Ave. Grand Theft Auto • A sedan was reported stolen on the 15000 block of Ocaso Ave.

tos from surveillance cameras showing a suspect wearing a wide-brimmed hat and reflective vest.

Ponegalek warned residents to watch for unfamiliar people who appear to be gardeners or delivery workers and knock on doors asking for someone by name who does not live there.

"Be aware of vehicles that pull in right after residents have entered the security gates," Ponegalek added. "If something or someone causes you to believe criminal activity has or is about to take place, call 911."

La Mirada Neighborhood Watch Meeting

There will be a Neighborhood Watch meeting at 6 p.m. on December 15th via Zoom.

The Public Safety Team will present information on the benefits of Neighborhood Watch, current crime trends, and prevention tips.

The presentation will be held online using Zoom and may be viewed on any computer, laptop or mobile device.

Users of tablets or smart phones will need to download the free Zoom app to participate. No cameras or microphones are needed and participants will be able to ask questions via a text chat box.

Robbers Pose as Gardners

TORRANCE, Calif. - Torrance police are warning the public to beware of burglars who appear to be targeting victims of Asian descent.

The burglaries have occurred in recent weeks in town homes in gated communities in the central and eastern areas of Torrance, according to Sgt. Mark Ponegalek of the Torrance Police Department.

He described the victims as homeowners of Asian descent who own businesses outside the city. Those victims may have been followed home from work and kept large quantities of cash at home.

The suspects are described as three to four people posing as gardeners or landscape workers, police said. They were believed to be driving late model minivans and SUVs. Police also released two pho-

Bellflower Residents Beaten After Arriving Home

Would-be robbers ransacked a house in Bellflower and assaulted a man and woman Friday evening after they arrived home to find the thieves still on the property, the residents and authorities said.

The incident was reported after 10 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Four people, including a child, returned home from a movie theater and called 911 after discovering two suspects burglarizing the residence, investigators said.

One of the victims, Patricia Heredia, said one of the assailants struck her in the face.

"When I went through the driveway to see if the owner was here, he was wrestling with one of them," Heredia said. "But because I was covering the door so he could get out, he punched me so I could get out of the way. So that's why I have a little swell in my face.

The man who owns the property, which includes a house near the street and a smaller home at the end of the driveway, said his injuries were treated at a hospital.

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Elf on a Shelf and Winter Fest Drive-Thrus

LAST YEAR it was a drive-through experience; this year it will be part walking and part Holly Jolly Trolley through a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.

By Tammye McDuff Experience an elf-tacular adventure this season with The Elf on the Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey.

Now through January 2nd, The Elf will be at the Pomona Fairplex. Last year it was a sold-out drive-through experience. This year, it will be part walking and part Holly Jolly Trolley through a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.

With Christmas Spirit running low, Santa's sleigh had to make an emergency landing. Scout Elf Tiny Tinkerman and Santa's best Scout Elves need help. Join them on a quest to build more Christmas Spirit as you and your elf-loving crew magically shrink down to elf size and embark on a fun expedition through a dazzling outdoor winter wonderland to help repair Santa's sleigh.

When you first arrive, you pull up to the entrance and check-in. A friendly elf will make sure that you have the elf app properly working so that you can listen to the adventure on your journey. Last year each child in the vehicle received a package that included a pen, a blank letter to write to

Santa, a candy cane and a lollipop.

The OC Fair & Events Center welcomes Winter Fest Night of Lights in Costa Mesa with a modified theme this year. Night of Lights OC is a one-mile drive-through holiday lights display. Over one million magical lights, and festive music, will now be available from the comfort and warmth of your vehicle. Night of Lights has partnered with The Power of One Foundation to host their first-ever toy drive. Gifting is optional but highly encouraged to help Santa bring holiday joy to children and families in need in our communities. The goal is to bring toys to 5,000 children.

The drive will take about 30 minutes to cruise through. New big bold-themed lands from a North Pole Village to Santa's Castle in a forest of lights and a Toyland circus are all brightly lit with holiday cheer. Stilt walking toy soldiers offer season's greetings while vehicles cruise through swirling light tunnels into a world of all things Christmas. There are costumed live actors, snowflake dancers and cheerful elves scattered throughout the attraction.

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Jack-in-the Box to Buy Del Taco Staff Report Jack in the Box has agreed to buy Lake Forest-based Del Taco Restaurants, marrying the offbeat chain with a fast-food competitor also popular with late-night diners.

The total transaction is valued at $575 million, including existing debt, according to a statement Monday.

The deal expands the reach of two chains toiling largely in the shadows of larger rivals such as McDonald’s and Yum!

Brands’ Taco Bell. Jack in the Box, which has embraced an outsider image and offered quirky promotions including a cannabis-themed $4.20 meal, already offers cheap tacos on its menu.

“This is a natural combination of two like-minded, challenger brands with outstanding growth opportunities,” Darin Harris, Jack in the Box’s chief executive officer, said in the statement.

The deal is expected to close in the first quarter.

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Heights Christian Students to Perform 'Once Upon a Mattress'

LAHSA Opens Winter Shelters

Talented young performers at the La Mirada-based Bluefield Campus of Heights Christian Schools (HCS), will take to the stage in December to perform the musical comedy Once Upon A Mattress, the hour-long, youth edition of the true story of “The Princess and the Pea.” Evening performances are set for December 9-11 at 7 PM, with matinee performances on December 11-12 at 2 PM. All shows will be at Sunny Hills Church of Christ at 2255 North Euclid in Fullerton.

Tickets are $10 each. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit heightschristianschools.org Once Upon a Mattress focusses on the back stories of Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved fairy tale. With music by Mary Rodger, lyrics by Marshall Barer and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer, Once Upon A Mattress opened on Broadway in 1959, starring Carol Burnett in her Broadway debut. Both the show and Burnett were Tony nominees.

“It is hard to believe, but this is the tenth year since we first launched the Musical Theatre program in 2012,” said HCS Senior Vice President and Superintendent of Schools Kelly Beckert, the show’s executive producer. “We are delighted that our talented students will be performing for family, friends, and the general public and know they’ll be building their selfconfidence and having lots of fun along the way. Now, after the theatre being forced to be dark for the past 20 months, what an amazing blessing it is to be back!”

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) today announced that the majority of its 2021-2022 winter shelter portfolio had begun operations throughout LA County.

The Winter Shelter Program consists of several temporary emergency shelters that provide a warm place to sleep, food, and access to supportive services and housing assistance to our homeless neighbors.

The Shelter Program will offer 315 beds at 11 sites to help people experiencing homelessness escape winter weather and will be available through March 2022.

The LA County and City provide LAHSA with the funding necessary to administer the Shelter Program. LAHSA contracts with several non-profit service providers to operate emergency shelters at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles County.

“We’re glad to bring our full portfolio online to offer protection from the rain and cold,” said LAHSA Executive Director Heidi Marston. “We’re grateful to the City and County of Los Angeles. and the many cities throughout the county we partner with to provide these havens during winter.”

Some winter shelter sites will provide people experiencing homelessness transportation to their sites.

Homeless residents who want a bed at a Shelter Program site must use designated shuttles to access a Shelter Program site.

Information about pick-up locations and times are on the attached flyer.

Tickets are $10 each. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit heightschristianschools.org

Any homeless residents who have questions about the Shelter Program should call the Shelter Hotline at 1(800) 548-6047. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Cerritos Staff & Sheriff’s Donate Gifts to Families in Need

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Plant a Terrarium for a Unique Winter Garden or Gift

CITY OF CERRITOS and Cerritos Sheriff’s Station employees donated gifts and gift cards to help families this holiday season.

City of Cerritos and Cerritos Sheriff’s Station employees donated 156 gifts and $382 worth of gift cards to help families this holiday season. Employees brought new, unwrapped toys or gift cards to the City’s employee holiday luncheon.

The gifts will be distributed through the Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree project, Toys for Tots (United States Ma-

rine Corps), Spark of Love (Los Angeles County Fire Department) and to children of the United States Marine Corps 1st Combat Engineering Battalion.

Mayor Grace Hu said, “The City is proud of the generosity of its employees.

Their donations this year will make a big difference in helping to make the holidays happier for the less fortunate in our community.”

Local Resident Serves in Gulf of Oman USE CLOSED TERRARIUMS like this when growing tropical plants. They thrive in the high humidity and moist soil.

By Melinda Myers

GULF OF OMAN Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Anthony Perez, from Paramount, Calif., gives family a holiday shout out aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations.

Create a garden under glass to enjoy or give as a gift to new, experienced, and even reluctant gardeners. This self-contained system makes it easy to be a successful gardener with minimal care.

Purchase a terrarium or repurpose something hiding on a shelf in the basement. Even a cool glass container, cloche or bell jar turned open side down and placed on a shallow planting tray will work. Just glue a decorative doorknob or handle on the top for easy access.

Make it more festive for the holidays.

Visit the ornament aisle in your favorite craft store. Create a mini terrarium from DIY Christmas orbs for holiday decoration or the perfect hostess gift.

Use closed terrariums when growing tropical plants. They thrive in the high humidity and moist soil.

Leave the top off or use open containers like glass vases, or mason jars for cacti and succulents. Use a cacti and succulent mix for these drought tolerant plants. They prefer the lower humidity and drier soil that cacti potting mix provide.

Once you have the container, you need to fill it with potting mix, plants, and other decorative items. Consider a layer of decorative stone at the bottom for added color and interest. Some gardeners include a layer of charcoal to help absorb any odor. The

key is not overwatering as the decorative stone and charcoal won’t prevent waterlogged soil from killing your plants.

Consider covering the stone layer with black landscape fabric to prevent the potting mix from filtering through and covering up these items. Cover this with a layer of well-drained potting mix for tropical plants and cacti and succulent mix for drought tolerant plants. .

Select a variety of plants of different heights, textures, and colors to create an attractive terrarium garden. Many garden centers now sell small specimens perfect for these mini gardens.

Low growing tropical plants such as baby’s tears, creeping fig, moss, and ivies make excellent groundcovers. Small specimens of dracaenas, crotons, palms and podocarpus make nice upright features.

Fill in the middle ground with ferns, nerve plants, polka dot plants and more.

Once assembled, terrariums are relatively easy to manage. Moisten the soil and cover. Crack the lid open if condensation builds up on the glass. Then replace the cover and monitor the soil moisture and condensation. Add additional moisture carefully. A turkey baster is an easy way to water only the plants in need of a drink.

Place your terrariums in a bright location away from direct light. Heat can build up in this covered ecosystem and cook your plants when placed in a sunny location.

Alert LA County System Provides Emergency Notification STAFF REPORT Los Angeles County has a free Alert LA County mass notification system to inform residents and businesses of emergencies.

Cerritos residents and business owners can add a cell phone and/or e-mail address and select their preferred language for alerts at lacounty.gov/emergency/alert-la.

The Alert LA County system sends out notification by phone, text and e-mail of the nature of the emergency and the necessary actions that need to be taken, such as evacuations or shelter-in-place.

Incident commanders at the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station or at local fire departments can request use of the system for emergencies in Cerritos.

In situations involving a barricaded

suspect, hostages or crimes in progress, the system alerts surrounding residences and excludes the residence where the event is taking place.

The TTY/TDD compatible system uses the 911 database and GIS mapping technologies to quickly target and effectively disseminate emergency notification calls to a precise geographic area.

The LA County Sheriff’s Emergency Operations Bureau and the Sheriff’s Communications Center Radio Room Operation jointly serve as system coordinators and oversee the operation of Alert LA County.

For more details, visit lacounty.gov/ emergency/alert-la or contact the L.A. County Office of Emergency Management at (323) 980-2260 or email alertlacountysupport@ceooem.lacounty.gov.

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La Mirada Chamber Holds Last Meeting of 2021

$8.5 Million Grant to Spruce Up Hermosillo Park

STATE SENATOR Bob Archuleta with chamber members at Polly's. It was the Chamber's largest meeting this year. The Chamber and the Lamplighter will partner to hold a State of the City luncheon in January

HERMOSILLO PARK will get a major facelift including a new community recreation building, an outdoor plaza, and a loop walking trail with fitness station.

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By Tammye McDuff

The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce held its last meeting of 2021 with one of the largest monthly breakfast meetings at Polly’s Pies Restaurant & Bakery in La Mirada. The Chamber was honored to have State Senator Bob Archuleta, representing the 32nd Senate District, including La Mirada.

Archuleta, a former Presidential Appointee and Pico Rivera mayor, has dedicated his life to serving his community and his country proudly. Archuleta was elected to the California State Senate in November 2018.

He currently serves as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and sits on the following committees: Business, Professions and Economic Development; Governmental Organization; Insurance; and Transporta-

tion. In March 2021, Senator Archuleta was selected to chair the Senate Select Committee on Hydrogen Energy and serve on the Senate Select Committee on California, Armenia and Artsakh Mutual Trade, & Art and Cultural Exchange.

Chamber President Richard Trujillo presented Karla Marquez, a Polly’s Pies employee, with a thank you card signed by over 40 chamber members and a gift card for her upbeat attitude and outstanding service over the past year. Executive Director Noel James announced that in partnership with Hews Media Group / La Mirada Lamplighter, the Chamber was once again hosting a State of the City luncheon in January as their first official event in 20022.

For more information, please visit the Chambers website at www.lamiradachamber.com

On December 8, Norwalk received notice that it was awarded an $8.5 million grant from Proposition 68 funding to renovate Hermosillo park and turn it into a state-of-the-art-facility.

The funding for the awarded grant comes from $153 million approved by the Legislature in the 2021-2022 state budget and $395.3 billion from the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 [Prop 68].

Proposition 68 authorized $4 billion in general obligation bonds for state and local parks, environmental protection and restoration projects, water infrastructure projects, and flood protection projects.

“The City has worked diligently to secure this funding in order to move forward with one of the many planned park

projects in Norwalk,” stated Mayor Jennifer Perez,” The Council's vision for parks in Norwalk necessitates city staff securing this type of funding. These Resources will completely upgrade Hermosillo Community Park once the project is complete.”

The upgraded amenities will include a new community recreation building, an outdoor plaza, a loop walking trail with fitness stations, basketball courts and three handball courts. In addition, the upgrades will include two multi-use sports fields with shade structures, bleachers with lighting, a new splash pad, a picnic area, public art, walkways, a larger parking lot as well as lighting and landscaping throughout.

The city of Norwalk has applied for several additional grants to improve more parks in the City and is making improvements a focal point in 2022.

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By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter After a one-year stoppage, the 2021 Glenn-Norwalk Girls Varsity Basketball Classic returned with eight games played last Saturday, wrapping up the four-day event. Besides the co-hosts, La Mirada High was the only other area team taking part, but it was Norwalk High which had a chance to take home some hardware.

Trailing by 13 points to Whittier High a little over a minute into the second half, the Lancers rebounded to take a lead midway through the fourth quarter. But Norwalk was limited to three shots from the field over the final 4:45, connecting on one of them, and the Cardinals rallied for a 44-40 win in the consolation championship game.

“Whittier is a great team,” said Norwalk head coach Ashley Baclaan. “We did have a lot of [mental breakdowns] and turnovers, but the girls battled. We just needed to pick up our defense and that’s exactly what they did, and they were able to get us back within a few points. But a couple of missed buckets and some turnovers that we couldn’t inch all the way through.”

Whittier was up 27-14 before Norwalk began to chip away at its deficit and it began with a three-pointer from senior Makayla Moore with 5:15 remaining in the third period. A trifecta from senior Denise Cortez and an offensive rebound/ basket from junior Areli Gonzalez brought the Lancers to within five points.

The Cardinals would increase their lead to 10 points in a span of a minute before the hosts rounded out the quarter on a 9-0 run, then began the fourth quarter with a free throw from senior Katrina Slaughter and a steal and basket from Cortez, giving Norwalk its first lead since late in the

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opening quarter. Another Cortez basket put Norwalk up 38-34 but the Cardinals stormed back, scoring the game’s next 10 points to pull out the victory.

After Whittier scored the first four points of the game, a three-pointer from Moore and baskets from senior Nia Johnson and Cortez got the Lancers going.

However, the second quarter would prove to be disastrous for Norwalk as it was one of 10 from the field and the one basket didn’t come until the 4:21 mark of the stanza.

Norwalk would go through scoring droughts of 5:47 in the first half and 5:05 from the middle of the second quarter to the third quarter. Moore, who was named to the all-tournament team, scored a gamehigh 16 points with four three-pointers while Cortez added 11 points. Johnson pulled down 10 rebounds and Gonzalez and Slaughter chipped in with nine and eight rebounds respectively.

“It was definitely much needed,” Baclaan said of Moore’s performance.

“She’s definitely a leader. She stepped up the way we needed her to step up.”

Norwalk began the season with four straight wins before falling to Lakewood High 42-36 on Dec. 1 in the first game of the tournament. The Lancers responded with wins over South El Monte High (62-

25) and Whittier Christian High (42-27) the next two nights before last Saturday.

Sophomore Keilani Ganancial, who didn’t play last Saturday, scored 43 points in the tournament followed by Slaughter (42 points), Cortez (37) and Moore (26).

The Lancers visited Marina High on Dec. 9 and go to San Gabriel High tonight before hosting Santa Ana Valley on Tuesday and John Glenn High on Thursday.

“I wish we could have come out 3-1 in this tournament, but I am pleased as to how the girls have started,” Baclaan said.

“I think they’re waking up and seeing what they’re capable of doing. It’s just a matter of now bringing in that consistency.”

The first game last Saturday pitted Glenn against St. Joseph and it was no contest as the Jesters routed the Eagles 50-5. St. Joseph scored the first 10 points of the game before freshman Maritza Corona got Glenn on the board a little over three minutes in. The Jesters then scored the next 29 points in the blowout win. Senior Ruby Chavez would score the other three points for Glenn, which turned the ball over 43 times and was 14 shots from the field in the game, none in the fourth quarter.

Glenn, which hasn’t won in seven games this season, lost to Huntington Beach High 45-1 on Dec. 1, Santa Fe High 69-12 on

DECEMBER 10, 2021 Dec. 2 and La Mirada 51-16 last Friday. In addition, Glenn hasn’t scored more than 17 points in any of the first seven games and has not had anyone score more than nine points in any game. The Eagles visited El Segundo High this past Wednesday and South El Monte on Dec. 9.

Following the Glenn-St. Joseph game, La Mirada knocked off South El Monte 3928 for its second win of the season after five consecutive losses. In a low-scoring first half, the game was tied 11-11 at the half as the Matadores went on a 7-1 run over the final five minutes. La Mirada put the game away with six straight points to begin the second half and although South El Monte tried to make a few mini runs to get back in the game, a 7-0 run in the fourth quarter sealed the deal for the Matadores, who went up 33-20.

Senior Breanna Ibarra and sophomore Jirah Domingo each scored 13 points with the latter also recording six steals and four rebounds. Junior Mira Ghadban had eight points, five rebounds and three steals while freshman Jael Arreguin added seven rebounds and six steals.

La Mirada, which will visit Fullerton High on Monday, lost to Los Altos High 65-17 on Dec. 1 and Whittier 42-10.

The tournament featured a first-time champion as Mary Star of the Sea High, the defending CIF-Southern Section 4AA champions, which had no time with Los Altos High 48-29. Third place went to Fountain Valley High, which defeated Huntington Beach High 44-34 and Leuzinger High won fifth place over Lakewood High 56-36.

“I thought we had a great tournament,” Baclaan said. “The last day came out with solid battles all the way throughout, and that’s what we want.

BOYS SOCCER - Norwalk Nips Artesia in the Final Minute in Renewal of Old Suburban League Rivalry

By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter Dating back to the 1980s, the biggest boys soccer rivalry in the Suburban League was Artesia High and Norwalk High, and since the 1997-1998 season until Artesia joined the 605 League prior to the 2018-2019 school year, those two programs combined for 13 league titles and 13 second place finishes. They had not faced each other since Jan. 24, 2018, a 1-0 Norwalk victory, although a Dec. 23, 2019 game had been scheduled.

But the rivalry was revisited last Thursday night and the game lived up to everything that fierce rivalry was in the Suburban League. Norwalk senior midfielder Antonio Bautista got loose on a breakaway, raced down the right side of the field and scored the game-winning goal in the 79th minute to give the host Lancers a 3-2 victory. This was the 43rd meeting between the Pioneers and Lancers since Jan. 16, 1998, and the series now stands at 16-16-11.

“It was definitely fun,” said Norwalk head coach Vinson Pluma. “We’ve been having some interesting games this year. We haven’t played Artesia in four or five years, so it was finally nice to get the chance to play them again. I saw [Artesia assistant and former head coach] Rudy [Magallon] and I just gave him a big hug because I miss the guy, the competition and everything. I just wish the best for them, and they have a good team.

“I don’t understand why they are in [Division] 5,” he continued. “They don’t deserve to be in D5. They’re a quality team; they have a lot of talent. They’re going to go far in D5. They should win it all.”

“I wasn’t there for much of the boys in the Suburban League, but Rudy is

still here, and I knew it’s a big rivalry between us and I knew we were looking forward to this game,” said Artesia head coach Octavio Marquez. “Unfortunately, we lost, but it was something we were looking forward to playing because we knew it was going to be competitive and exciting.”

Norwalk (3-0-2), ranked fourth in the Division 2 poll as selected by the CIF-Southern Section Boys Soccer Advisory Committee, may have won the game, but it didn’t look that way in the first half, which was dominated by the Pioneers.

Norwalk didn’t take its first shot until the 22nd minute when senior defender Juan Ossorio’s free kick from 19 yards out was too high.

Meanwhile, Artesia (3-1-0) was peppering Norwalk senior netminder Juan Andres Camacho to the tune of 10 shots.

Despite the one-sided affair, the game remained scoreless until the 34th minute when Norwalk junior midfielder Diego Martinez connected on a penalty kick. Then shortly before halftime, Artesia sophomore defender David Ramirez got the equalizer when his free kick from 32 yards out got past Camacho. It was the second straight game in which Ramirez had scored on a free kick.

“Skill and pressure are two different things, and they were putting pressure by kicking the ball deep into our defense,” Pluma said of the first half. “Every time we were trying to build up…we were trying to spread the field and they

were getting beat. We really couldn’t get started and our three midfielders never really clicked together.”

“Even though they got the PK, I thought we dominated the majority of the first half,” Marquez said. “Then in the second half, we just kind of went away from our game plan. Norwalk did put a lot more pressure on us in the second half that contributed to that.”

The Lancers made some adjustments prior to the second half and flipped the script for the second 40 minutes, but the scoring remained absent until the final minutes. However, both teams had their share of opportunities. Four minutes into the second half, Norwalk junior midfielder Diego Paz sent a crossing pass to senior midfielder Lucas Paz, whose shot was too high. A minute later, a long range shot from Norwalk senior forward Andrew Cruz was deflected by junior goalkeeper Daniel Zamarripa.

Artesia was limited to five shots in the second half, but the first one didn’t come until the 61st minute when senior forward Richard Virgen missed on a long shot following a breakaway. Artesia’s second shot came in the 69th minute when junior forward Diego Corona’s open net shot went above the crossbar.

The action began to heat up in the final five minutes and it began when Artesia senior midfielder Raul Pantoja’s header was saved by Camacho and the follow-up from sophomore forward Kenneth Avila was too high. Senior

midfielder Juan Carbajal put the Lancers in front 2-1 in the 77th minute, but after a long throw-in from junior defender Alejandro Robles, junior midfielder Juan Valadez tied the game a minute later.

“It was exciting,” Marquez said. “I thought defensively, we were caught a little bit flat-footed in the back which contributed to both of those goals.”

“It’s focus; it’s being able to stay focused when you’re tired,” Pluma said.

“Some teams…you can be countered very easily when you don’t have the legs and then you’re like, ‘oh, I can’t get there’. You can’t put your head down.

You have to keep playing until you here the [final] whistle. Lucas Paz is the one who was really pushing, and also Diego Martinez. Their energy level picked up the last five to 10 minutes and they were just driving the ball down to the goal.”

During the past 43 meetings, this was the sixth time the game has ended in a 3-2 affair with the Lancers winning five of those games. Artesia, ranked eighth Division 5, rebounded for an 8-1 victory over the California Military Institute last Saturday and blanked Portola High on the road 2-0 this past Tuesday. The Pioneers travelled to Kennedy High on Dec. 9 and will entertain another former Suburban League foe, Mayfair High, on Tuesday, and The Webb Schools on Thursday. Norwalk which hosted Garden Grove High this past Wednesday, will go to Sonora High today before welcoming Anaheim High on Wednesday.

“Norwalk is a great program [and] obviously we’re a great program too,” Marquez said. “But it would be nice to make it an annual game.”

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Cerritos Girls Soccer Scores Late To Nip Gahr

CERRITOS HIGH junior midfielder Vivian Lopez (#10) and Norwalk High junior midfielder Kimberly Lopez battle for the ball in last Thursday’s affair. Cerritos routed Norwalk 15-0 as Vivian Lopez scored a pair of first half goals within the first 20 minutes and assisted on two other goals.

By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter Five days after the Cerritos High girls soccer team embarrassed Norwalk High 15-0 on their turf, the Dons faced city rival Gahr High at Fedde Middle School in Hawaiian Gardens and the results were much to the liking of head coach Robert Adams. Cerritos dominated throughout most of the contest, but a pair of second half goals, including the game winner in the 76th minute, propelled the team to a 2-1 victory.

Cerritos, ranked sixth in the Division 5 poll as selected by the CIF-Southern Section Girls Soccer Advisory Committee, improved to 2-0-1 with the tie coming against St. Joseph High, 2-2, on Nov. 30. Gahr dropped to 1-4-0 but has faced La Mirada High once and Valley Christian High twice.

“It’s really important that we do that, and I think it might come up a couple more times in the season where situations like that occur,’ Adams said of the close win after a rout. “We have a very wide range of opponents this year, so I expect that we’ll have to have it happen again.

I think it will really help us in the future if we’re fortunate enough to be able to work through the 605 League, that we may get an opportunity [in the playoffs] where we’re going to need to be able to try to adjust to a different level of competition in a short period of time.”

Cerritos outshot the Gladiators 26-5 in the game with two of those legitimate scoring chances coming within the first nine minutes off the foot of sophomore forward Tatianna Chavez. The second of those shots was deflected by Gahr senior goalkeeper Kayla Bereal above the upper left corner of the net and led to one of eight corner kicks taken by the Dons.

In the 12th minute, Gahr’s speedy defender Makayla Wade, who was playing forward in this game, got past a pair of defenders for the final 50 yards and knocked in her second tally of the season. About 10 minutes later, another shot from Chavez was punched out and junior midfielder Vivian Lopez missed on the rebound.

Cerritos got on board in the 58th minute when junior midfielder Kristin Mijares booted a long range shot off her left foot that found the upper right corner of the net. Gahr had a chance to take the lead back with 10 minutes remaining in the game. But freshman midfielder

Amaiya Purvis’ shot off a breakaway was deflected by sophomore goalkeeper Sofia Arancibia. That momentum led to freshman midfielder Makayla Quesada’s game-winning goal, which came off a rebound when senior midfielder Camryn Camacho’s shot was initially stopped.

“We’re young and we don’t have all of our tactics all installed, but the kids showed a lot of grit in hanging in there and believing,” Adams said. “We made some adjustments, and they were able to put all those adjustments in place and start building better opportunities and we earned a couple of goals that way.”

The Gladiators hosted Norwalk on Dec. 9 and will play San Pedro High and Palmdale High on Saturday in pool play action of the Best in the West Winter Classic before travelling to St. Joseph on Thursday.

Last Thursday, Cerritos kept the pressure on Norwalk early and often and took advantage of Norwalk’s porous defense in the rout. Beginning with sophomore forward Cayla Oliveira’s goal in the fifth minute, Cerritos scored four more times in two-minute intervals and had a 5-0 lead 13 minutes in. Oliveira scored again in the 11th minute while senior forward Persephone Diep, senior midfielder Natalie Villa and Lopez scored in the early moments.

“There’s always a positive to get out of anything,” said Norwalk head coach Agustin Ojeda. “I think the girls got a chance to practice what we do on the field and to experience a game with pressure, especially playing against something like Cerritos, in which they have really good players and is a fast team.”

Lopez added her second goal in the 20th minute as she followed up on her own rebound and two minutes later, senior midfielder Raeann Garcia took advantage of Norwalk senior goalkeeper Angelina Serrano being out of place.

Cerritos led 11-0 at the half on 31 shots and for the game, Mijares, sophomore forward Jaylah Allen and sophomore defender Olivia Mendoza also scored twice. Norwalk (0-6-1) failed to get a shot off and has been outscored 43-3 early on. The Dons travelled to Portolla High on Dec. 9 and will face Westminster High and Palm Desert High on Saturday in pool play action of the Best in the West Winter Classic. Cerritos will also travel to Paramount High on Tuesday and North Torrance High on Thursday. Norwalk is home to Artesia High on Tuesday and

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“I got a feeling from six days ago,” Ojeda said of how the game would be.

“But we knew it was going to be a tough game. We’ve been full of injuries and stuff; no excuse though. But once again, it’s a learning experience [and] 15-0 might look bad on paper, but when you reflect on it, you get a lot of positives out of that kind of score. The girls never gave up, even though it was 15-0; that’s a positive.”

Ojeda went on to say that his goal is beating Bellflower High twice and Firebaugh High twice, which would lock down third place in the Suburban League.

He doesn’t care about non-league games, or the scores of those games, and he considers non-league games to be like scrimmages or practices.

In other girls soccer action, Artesia and V.C. will also compete in Saturday’s Best in the West Winter Classic with the Pioneers ((0-5-0), who visited Western High on Dec. 9, facing Whittier Christian High and New West Charter High in pool

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play action. Artesia will also host Savanna High on Thursday.

V.C. (2-1-0) hosted Sage Hill on Dec. 9 and will square off against Marshall High and Kaiser High in the tournament before entertaining Mayfair High on Thursday.

BOYS SOCCER Cerritos (0-3-1) tied Bellflower this past Tuesday and will visit Rosemead High today and La Mirada on Tuesday before hosting North Torrance on Thursday. Gahr (1-3-0) is home to Santa Fe High today and will travel to Kennedy High on Tuesday before hosting Mayfair on Thursday.

John Glenn High went to 0-5-0 following a 3-0 loss to V.C. this past Wednesday in the Troy Tournament. The Eagles have been outscored 19-0 this season as they will face Esperanza High today and Firebaugh on Thursday.

V.C. improved to 5-0-1 with the win over Glenn and will visit Sage Hill High today before facing Loara High on Saturday.

Biola University’s Swimming & Diving Team Recognized by the City of La Mirada

BIOLA UNIVERSITY’S Men’s and Women's Swimming & Diving Teams with La Mirada City Council honored for earning their first Pacific Collegiate Swimming & Diving Conference Title.

Staff Report The La Mirada City Council recognized the 2020-21 Biola University’s Men’s and Women's Swimming & Diving teams for earning their first Pacific Collegiate Swimming & Diving Conference Title.

The Biola’s Men’s Swimming & Diving Team achieved seven event victories and compiled 957 total team points over the course of the meet earning the Pacific Collegiate Swimming & Diving Conference Title. Swimmer Patrick Waggoner led the way, winning three individual conference titles in the Individual Medley, 200-butterfly, and the 200-freestyle. The men’s team also won the freestyle relays.

The Biola’s Women’s Swimming & Diving Team went undefeated for the 2020-21 season going 7-0 in dual meets.

The women’s team defeated NCAA Division I opponents Pepperdine, Loyola Mary-

mount, Cal Poly, and California Baptist in competition. They scored 1,494 points in the 12-team competition narrowly beating out Pepperdine and earning the Pacific Collegiate Conference Title in Swimming & Diving. Three swimmers Meghan Tolman, Kolya Vos, and Grace Kling had standout individual performances as they qualified for the NCAA Division II national championship meet. Tolman finished eighth in the 100-breaststroke to earn Biola’s first NCAA All-American 1st team honors and Newcomer of the Year during the annual EDDIES awards. Vos and Kling also earned All-American honors in their freestyle and breaststroke events.

Both the Men’s and Women's Swimming & Diving Teams were led by Head Coach Ryan Kauth, Assistant Coach Jenel Lopez, Head Coach Rob McLellan, Volunteer Coach Bethany Harper, Team Managers Nicole Chang and Kristen Harper, and Assistant Athletic Trainer Cory Smith.

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CHUONG VO from page 1 past and libeled and defamed HMG-CN. During his City Council campaign, Artesia Councilman Ai Taj was shown as endorsing Vo on his website.

Taj told HMG-CN, "I am very surprised at this. I have endorsed only two candidates for the Cerritos City Council race, Mayor Pulido and Sophie Tse." That same year, Vo posted defamatory and false statements about HMG-CN on Facebook.

At the time of the post, both Vo and now VP of the ABCUSD Board Brad Beach were administrators of the page.

In the defamatory statements, Vo posted, "So the local community newspaper and owner Brian HMG-CN is trying to influence the city election again to get his candidates and friends in office. [HMGCN is also] railroading other candidates that won't give him money. Don't believe everything you read in the newspaper, Brian HMG-CN lied about candidates in his newspaper. And he is doing that again about me because I will not buy advertisements in his newspaper."

Lynda Johnson, who was at the time LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn's Field Representative, also got in on the action hurling several defamatory claims about HMG-CN. HMG-CN was alerted of the defamatory statements by a member of the page, retained an attorney, and immediately sent a letter to Vo and Beach demanding a retraction.

Within two hours, Beach retracted and Vo quickly removed the post saying "he did nothing wrong."

HMG-CN wrote in a statement, "Vo said he did nothing wrong. Vo is a police

officer, and he knowingly lied and defamed me in his Facebook post, which generated several negative comments; he deleted the post two hours after we sent the retraction demand, so he knew he lied."

The Torrance police officers did not respond to messages left by The Times.

And Vo has not responded to HMG-CN.

PALLETS from page 1 admit residents.

Those admitted Residents must abide by the rules, including a nightly curfew and put effort into transitioning to permanent housing.

Supervisor Hahn’s office gave Torrance $450,000 to help cover start-up costs, and the city is looking for other sources.

Similar to other cities, the test program will be under a one-year probationary period. Six months into their probationary period other cities with Pallet cities reported no significant increases in crime which is a main concern of residents.

So far, so good in Redondo Beach; the city has transitioned 18 individuals out of the shelter and into permanent housing; Riverside has transitioned 43.

SAREGA from page 1 mailed pieces.

Lewis won his election, beating Tony Aiello, who is another friend of Sarega's, but Deal lost to Sarega.

RBLM's address on documents was 12800 Oakwood Lane in La Mirada, and its treasurer was Ionel Imbre. HMG-CN phone calls met with "no comment."

HMG-CN then found that a construc-

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 December 21, 2021 before the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce for the consideration of an Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement to replace Development Agreement No. 724 [Commercial Cannabis Permit] 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 a square footage reconfiguration 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.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION SAID PUBLIC HEARING MEETING: A virtual meeting will be held via Teleconference during a Special Planning Commission hearing on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement to replace Development Agreement No. 724 will be heard. Instructions for Teleconference access are provided below: Call in phone number: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 936 8760 5928 Password: 838914

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge this amended and restated development agreement in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the hearing.

Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that members of the Commerce City Planning Commission will participate in meetings telephonically and/or via the internet. 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 December 7, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution making the required findings to continue holding remote public meetings.

Further, in the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, and restricting gatherings of over ten (10) people, due to the health risks associated with COVID-19 pursuant to Federal, State and County orders, directives and/or guidelines, this meeting will be telephonically accessible to the public. Members of the public may participate by calling in to the number provided herein.

City Manager Edgar Cisneros

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tion company, Diamond Construction and Design, donated the money to RBLM. Diamond listed its company address in La Habra. HMG-CN went out to the La Habra address and found the address was a P.O. Box in a UPS Store.

Investigating further, HMG-CN was able to locate the mailing address for Diamond. An internet search showed that the address is a 2,089 square foot singlefamily dwelling located in Buena Park and owned by Onufrie.

Diamond's $6,500 donation was the only donation listed in the documents and was used to send the three mailers.

The documents also showed collusion; the pieces were mailed from Fort Worth, Texas, the same company Sarega and Aiello used for their mailers.

A complaint was filed and sent to the FPPC, triggering the investigation and fining RBLM and Onufrie a measly $458.

But no one knew why RBLM and Onufrie were fined, until now..

HMG-CN was sent an order by the FPPC confirming the reasons for the fine.

Under FPPC rules, any person or company making a $1,000 or more donation 90 days before the election must file a form within 24 hours of the donation.

The documents show that RBLM made two donations, one on February 17 and another on February 21, 2017; the first for $1,391, the second for $1,438.

Under the FPPC transparency rules, RBLM and Onufrie should have reported the donation within 24 hours, but the filing date was March 3, 2017, just four days before the election.

During the election, HMG-CN was emailing La Mirada City Clerk Anne Haraskin nearly every day, checking for any 24-hour reports on large donations, If RBLM had filed on time, this news-

paper would have had an opportunity to publish an article and donations.

In the report, lead FPPC Counsel Ruth Wang issued her ruling and indicated Onifrie and RBLM did nothing wrong: 1). "RBLM filed all statements."

Not until a complaint and Onufrie was allowed to cure the violations.

2) "The extent and gravity of the public harm in the aggregate is not more than minimal."

Sarega beat incumbent Pauline Deal, so harm is relative. The election also placed a Councilman who is constantly absent 3) "The FPPC found no evidence of intent to conceal."

Onufrie opened the committee under an obscure name and address, hid the mailing address using a UPS P.O. Box in La Habra, and attempted to conceal his donations until he was caught cheating.

Onufire also concealed his name and address, but made a mistake when he listed his company as donating money, which HMG-CN eventually found and reported after an investigation.

Without that investigation, the finding, and the compliant, Onufrie would have succeeded in keeping the donations hidden.

No intent to conceal FPPC?

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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 December 21, 2021 before the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce for the consideration of an Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement to replace Development Agreement No. 727 [Commercial Cannabis Permit] 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. The following is the address for the proposed new location: 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.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION SAID PUBLIC HEARING MEETING: A virtual meeting will be held via Teleconference during a Special Planning Commission hearing on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement to replace Development Agreement No. 727 will be heard. Instructions for Teleconference access are provided below: Call in phone number: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 936 8760 5928 Password: 838914

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge this amended and restated development agreement in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the hearing.

Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that members of the Commerce City Planning Commission will participate in meetings telephonically and/or via the internet. 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 December 7, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution making the required findings to continue holding remote public meetings.

Further, in the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, and restricting gatherings of over ten (10) people, due to the health risks associated with COVID-19 pursuant to Federal, State and County orders, directives and/or guidelines, this meeting will be telephonically accessible to the public. Members of the public may participate by calling in to the number provided herein.

City Manager Edgar Cisneros

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REHABILITATION PROJECT – CAPE SEAL / ARAM

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Project number: 50047

Project number: 50048

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Pico Rivera, California (“City”) invites sealed Bids for the Project. The City will receive such Bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California 90660 up to 2:00 p.m. on January 4, 2022, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Pico Rivera, California (“City”) invites sealed Bids for the Project. The City will receive such Bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California 90660 up to 2:00 p.m. on January 4, 2022, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

All Bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and identification number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the envelope. Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for 90 calendar days after the Bid opening date.

All Bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and identification number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the envelope. Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for 90 calendar days after the Bid opening date.

SCOPE OF WORK. The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. Time for completion of the Work is Fourty-Five (45) total Working Days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed and shall be inclusive of the procurement time to furnish and install all materials associated with this project.

SCOPE OF WORK. The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. Time for completion of the Work is Eightly (80) total Working Days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed and shall be inclusive of the procurement time to furnish and install all materials associated with this project.

OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS. Bidders may obtain free copies of the Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents online by visiting http://www.pico-rivera.org/rfps/. Hard copies of the Contract Documents are not available at this time.

LICENSES. Each Bidder shall possess either of (a) a valid Class “A” Contractor’s license (b) a valid Class “B” Contractor’s license and combination of Class “C8”, “C12”, “C31”, “C32” and “C45” as applicable (c) a valid Class “B” Contractor’s license held by the prime and combination of Class “C8”, “C12”, “C32” and “C45” specialty licenses held by subcontractors as applicable (d) Any of the above stated “C” licenses held by the prime and combination of the remaining state “C” specialty licenses held by the subcontractors as applicable issued by the California State Contractors License Board necessary for the performance of all Work to be performed at the time of the Bid submission, unless this Project has any federal funding, in which case the successful Bidder must possess such a license at the time of Contract award. The successful Contractor must also possess a current City business license.

MATERIALS SUBSTITUTIONS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. Bidders are required to e-mail their questions or equivalent material or substitution request of construction materials to the City Project Manager until 4:00 pm on or before December 14, 2021. Any questions or equivalent material or substitution request of construction materials submitted after December 14, 2021 will not be answered. Questions and answers and/or any responses to material substitution request will be issued by December 16, 2021 as an addendum via e-mail to all plan holders prior to bid opening, Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda documentation (if any) with the submitted bid proposal. Contractor shall not be allowed to make substitution or equal and/or equivalent request of construction material after December 14, 2021.

CITY PROJECT MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION: Name: Gene Edwards Contact Number: 562-801-4225 E-mail address: gedwards@pico-rivera.org By: Terry Rodrigue

Interim Public Works Director

OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS. Bidders may obtain free copies of the Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents online by visiting http://www.pico-rivera.org/rfps/. Hard copies of the Contract Documents are not available at this time.

LICENSES. Each Bidder shall possess either of (a) a valid Class “A” Contractor’s license (b) a valid Class “B” Contractor’s license and combination of Class “C7”, “C8”, “C10”, “C12”, “C32” and “C45” as applicable (c) a valid Class “B” Contractor’s license held by the prime and combination of Class “C8”, “C10”, “C12”, “C31”, “C32” and “C45” specialty licenses held by subcontractors as applicable (d) Any of the above stated “C” licenses held by the prime and combination of the remaining state “C” specialty licenses held by the subcontractors as applicable issued by the California State Contractors License Board necessary for the performance of all Work to be performed at the time of the Bid submission, unless this Project has any federal funding, in which case the successful Bidder must possess such a license at the time of Contract award. The successful Contractor must also possess a current City business license.

MATERIALS SUBSTITUTIONS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. Bidders are required to e-mail their questions or equivalent material or substitution request of construction materials to the City Project Manager until 4:00 pm on or before December 14, 2021. Any questions or equivalent material or substitution request of construction materials submitted after December 14, 2021 will not be answered. Questions and answers and/or any responses to material substitution request will be issued by December 16, 2021 as an addendum via e-mail to all plan holders prior to bid opening, Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda documentation (if any) with the submitted bid proposal. Contractor shall not be allowed to make substitution or equal and/or equivalent request of construction material after December 14, 2021.

CITY PROJECT MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION: Name: Gene Edwards Contact Number: 562-801-4225 E-mail address: gedwards@pico-rivera.org

12/6/2021 Date

By:

Terry Rodrigue

Interim Public Works Director

12/6/2021 Date

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Published At Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 12/10/21

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES-TATE OF: WANETA THELMA DONATHEN CASE NO. 21STPB11328 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be inter-ested in the WILL or estate, or both of WANETA THELMA DONATHEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NORMA JAY HIGH, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NOR-MA JAY HIGH, 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 Es-tates 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 representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/11/22 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 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 objec-tions 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 ap-pointed 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 sec-tion 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 pro-vided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner BRADLEY HOCHBERG, ESQ. - SBN 169975 LAW OFFICES OF BRADLEY HOCHBERG 6418 1/2 WHITTIER BLVD. LOS ANGELES CA 90022-4604 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/21 CNS-3535169# COMMERCE COMMUNITY NEWS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 157373 Title No. 95525132 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/16/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/27/2021 at 11:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/24/2008, as Instrument No. 20081894107, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Steven Michael Ruiz and Consuela T. Ruiz, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766.

All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 8034-019-042 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12011 Stamy Road, La Mirada, CA 90638 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $244,951.62 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 11/24/2021 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 157373. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 157373 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. A-4738187 12/03/2021, 12/10/2021, 12/17/2021

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DECEMBER 10, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2021247673 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: WHITTIER EAST 16540 E. WHITTIER BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90603 Registered Owner: ROYCE WHITTIER EAST LLC 4742 N. 24TH ST. SUITE 325 PHOENIX, AZ 85016. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN LLC. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 4/21. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ TIMOTHY STARK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 11/10/21. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2021254607 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RC IMPORTS, 15201 NORMANDY LN. LA MIRADA CALIFORNIA 90638. Registered Owner: ROGER CORTES– CHACON 15201 NORMANDY LN. LA MIRADA CALIFORNIA 90638. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ ROGER CORTES– CHACON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 11/20/21. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/21.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2021254607 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SUPERIOR FOOT AND ANKLE CARE CENTER 3747 WORSHAM AVE 201, LONG BEACH, CA., 90808.

Registered Owner: VICTORIA FOLEY PODIATRIC MEDICAL CORPORATION. 3747 WORSHAM AVE 201, LONG BEACH, CA., 90808.. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS A CORPORATION. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 3/2020. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ VICTORIA FOLEY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 11/12/21. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/21 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JUNG PING CHU CASE NO. 21STPB11190 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JUNG PING CHU. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AMY CHUN WEI CHU in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AMY CHUN WEI CHU 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: 01/06/22 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 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 ALICE LIN, ESQ. - SBN 253581 LAW OFFICES OF ALICE LIN 20955 PATHFINDER ROAD DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/21 CNS-3534859# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS

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Escrow No. 67544-EK Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s), Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and address of the Seller/Licensee are: JIMMENG TAING AND SAYCHOU TAING, 11434 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The business is known as: LIQUOR STORE THE The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: NIHIR HARENDRAKUMAR PARIKH, 11434 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within the three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/ Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 11434 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The kind of license to be transferred is: OFF-SALE GENERAL 21-529370, now issued for the premises located at: 11434 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is JANUARY 3, 2022 at the office of: UNITED ESCROW CO., 3440 WILSHIRE BLVD #600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory is the sum of $120,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CHECKS DEPOSITED INTO ESCROW BY BUYER 10,000.00; DEMAND NOTE TO BE REPLACED BY BUYER IN CASHIER'S CHECK 110,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 and 24074 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

DATED: NOVEMBER 19, 2021 JIMMENG TAING AND SAYCHOU TAING, Seller/Licensee NIHIR HARENDRAKUMAR PARIKH, Buyer/Transferee ORD-719900 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 12/10/21 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER AL-COHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 and 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 67544-EK Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic bever-age license is about to be made. The name(s), Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and address of the Sell-er/Licensee are: JIMMENG TAING AND SAYCHOU TAING, 11434 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The business is known as: LIQUOR STORE THE The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buy-er/Transferee are: NIHIR HARENDRAKUMAR PARIKH, 11434 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within the three years before the date such list was sent or de-livered to the Buyer/ Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 11434 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The kind of license to be transferred is: OFF-SALE GENERAL 21-529370, now issued for the premises located at: 11434 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is JANUARY 3, 2022 at the office of: UNITED ESCROW CO., 3440 WILSHIRE BLVD #600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 The amount of the purchase price or con-sideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory is the sum of $120,000.00, which consists of the follow-ing: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CHECKS DEPOSITED INTO ESCROW BY BUYER 10,000.00; DEMAND NOTE TO BE RE-PLACED BY BUYER IN CASHIER'S CHECK 110,000.00 It has been agreed between the Sell-er/Licensee and the intended Buy-er/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 and 24074 of the Business and Profes-sions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

DATED: NOVEMBER 19, 2021 JIMMENG TAING AND SAYCHOU TAING, Seller/Licensee NIHIR HARENDRAKUMAR PARIKH, Buyer/Transferee ORD-719900 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNI-TY NEWS 12/10/21 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINIS-TER ESTATE OF: ELVIRA MORALES CASE NO. 21STPB11367 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may other-wise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELVIRA MORALES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARIA M. CARBAJAL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARIA M. CARBAJAL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to admin-ister the estate under the Independent Ad-ministration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the per-sonal 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 objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/06/22 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the peti-tion, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objec-tions 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 knowl-edgeable 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 as-sets or of any petition or account as provid-ed in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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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 10th day of January Bids for:

ABC Bid # 1580 E-Rate Equipment and Installation 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. Bid Form shall be available on the ABC Unified School District Website (www.ABCUSD.k12.ca.us) starting December 14, 2021. Hard copies of the bid response shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened. No electronic submission shall be accepted.

In compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45 – Public Welfare, Subtitle A – Department of health and Human Services Part 92 – Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, the District endeavors to solicit bids from small and minority firms, women’s business enterprise and labor surplus area firms General Contractors are encouraged to do the same for subcontractors.

This is an E-Rate Project, bidder must Be thoroughly familiar with all rules or regulations regarding the E-Rate program. SPIN number is required at the time of bid opening and shall be listed on the bid documents.

Published at Los Cerritos Newspaper 12/3 and 12/10/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2021242776 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MBI EXCAVATION, 2700 POMONA BLVD., POMONA, CA., 91768. Registered Owner: MAXWELL’S BACKHOE, 2700 POMONA BLVD., POMONA, CA., 91768 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS A CORPORATION. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 4/2010. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ LOROUS MAXWELL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 11/04/21. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3/21

Notice of Self Storage Sale 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 12/21/2021 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. David Emanuel Burnham; Dominique Ashley Cherrie Cox; Lemuel Fauni Tapawan; Albert Anthony Pompa; Monaliza Socorro Buenrostro; Beatriz Salazar. 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 Los Cerritos Community News 12/3 and 12/10/21 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 12/21/2021 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Alberto Rolando Garcia Alpizar; Alma Gricelda Rivera; Blas Islas Martinez; Cesar Lopez; Desiree Jacqualyn Flores; Enrique Perez Ramos; Evelyn Alvarez; Frances Picazo; Hector A Cordero; Hector Cruz Plascensia; Jose Bernardo Negrete; Lenny Robert Casas; Leo Henry Cota; Maria de Los Angeles Mendez; Maria del Carmen Aguilar-Dominguez; Martin Lopez; Martin Raul Macias; Pricilla Corral; Rene Flores (2 units); Rosario D Paz Laborde (2 units); Sandor Moises Duran; Yvette Monique Solorzano. 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 Published at Los Cerritos Community News 12/3 and 12/10/21

CITY OF CERRITOS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NOTICE TO BIDDERS Project Identification: C2 BOOSTER PUMP STATION BACKUP GENERATOR AND RELATED HARDWARE, BID NO. 1447-22.

Project Description: The City of Cerritos ("City") is requesting bids from qualified vendors for the sale of a backup emergency generator, conforming to the specifications stated in this bid, and all work necessary to complete the installation of the generator at the City’s C2 Booster Pump Station located at 16540 Marquardt Avenue Cerritos, CA 90703. Bid Specifications: The bid specifications can be obtained by emailing Priscilla Solis, Water Division Secretary, at psolis@cerritos.us or visiting the Public Works Department at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekends and holidays excluded).

Bids must be received on or before 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021 Submittal of Bid: Bids shall be accepted in either a hard copy or electronic, PDF format and must be received by the stated deadline. Hard copy bid submissions shall be delivered to: ATTN: City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703.

Electronic bid submissions shall be delivered by email to: Priscilla Solis, Water Division Secretary, at psolis@cerritos.us. Should you have any questions regarding Bid No. 1447-22 or the submission of bids, please contact Ms. Solis at (562) 407-2674.

Bids must be marked: "C2 BOOSTER PUMP STATION BACKUP GENERATOR AND RELATED HARDWARE, BID NO. 1447-22" - "DO NOT OPEN – BID. " The City’s final selection criteria will be based on, but not limited to, the following analysis: • Completeness of bid.

• Vendor’s team members’ experience in performing similar work.

• Vendor’s demonstrated understanding of the scope of work.

• Quality of work previously performed by the vendor.

• Feedback received from references listed on Reference Sheet.

• The total fee listed on the City’s Quotation Form.

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. By order of the City of Cerritos. Dated/Posted/ Published: December 10, 2021 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 12/10/21

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Second Harvest Food Bank Continues to Combat Pandemic Hunger

By Laurie Hanson

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econd Harvest Food Bank of Orange County plays an integral role in feeding families, seniors, and students during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

“With inflation at 30-year highs, rising food and fuel costs are presenting families and individuals with difficult choices of which bills to pay,” said Chief Mission Officer Claudia Bonilla Keller, who has been with Second Harvest for almost two years. “Food need will increase as family budgets are strained and stretched. Seniors on fixed incomes are especially hard hit.”

Second Harvest is meeting the greater need by providing increased levels and amounts of food, primarily focusing on providing their partners with nutritious fresh produce, dairy, and eggs. Since many of those foods are perishable, they are in the process of adding 6,000 square feet to

their cold storage capabilities.

“Additionally, we harvested our first crop of cabbage on our Harvest Solutions Farm,” she said. “Cabbage is an ideal vegetable crop for farming in Orange County as it can be grown year-round. It is packed with nutrition and can be used in many recipes across various cultures.” Located on 45 acres in Irvine, the Farm collaborates with Solutions for Urban Agriculture and the University of California’s South Coast Research and Extension Center.

Today Second Harvest is feeding just under 400,000 per month, distributing three to four million pounds of food a month. Financial support from the community and the county and federal and state support has allowed them to continue feeding their neighbors in Orange County.

During the last fiscal year, the need increased by 43 percent, with their distribution almost at 60 million pounds of food to about 490,000 individuals per month. Before COVID-19, they fed 249,000 people per month with the help of their partners, but in fiscal year 2020, they saw that number increase by 38 percent, according to Keller.

Besides meeting the needs of families and seniors, Second Harvest helped open their 14th on-campus college pantry for

THE FIRST CROP of nutritious cabbage recently came in at Harvest Solutions Farm .The farm is operated

by Second Harvest in collaboration with Solutions for Urban Agriculture and the University of California’s South Coast Research and Extension Center.

PICTURED ARE VOLUNTEERS helping till and plant at Harvest Solutions Farm set on forty-five acres in Irvine. The farm provides fresh produce to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. students at Cal State University, Fullerton.

Nearly 39 percent of 167,000 students interviewed at 227 two-year and four-year colleges nationwide said they had experienced food insecurity in the last 30 days, with the pandemic exacerbating the problem, according to a 2019 study by Temple University’s Center for College, Community and Justice.

But working families, families with children, and communities of color remain among those who have been the hardest hit economically by the pandemic and therefore are at the greatest risk of food insecurity, Keller added.

“Cities with the greatest need for food are those that continue to be impacted by the economy, those that are home to lowwage workers, and those that are home to thousands of low-wage jobs in the restaurant and hospitality sectors,” she explained. “Those cities include Anaheim,

Santa Ana, and Westminster. However, our network of partners serves children, families, college students, and seniors in almost every city in Orange County.”

To better anticipate future food needs, Second Harvest monitors such factors as unemployment, inflation, food costs, gas prices and housing/rent costs. According to Keller, with most of their food supplies coming from within California, their supply is more impacted by the trucking industry and less by the shipping back-log that is currently in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbors.

For more information and to donate Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, a 501©3 nonprofit, please visit online at www.feedoc.org. Individuals ages 13 and older who would like to volunteer at Harvest Solutions Farm can sign up at feedoc.org/volunteer. Shifts are TuesdaySaturday 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.