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Lakewood Council Approves Pedestrian Safety Project

By Brian Hews At their regular Tuesday meeting, the Lakewood City Council approved a pedestrian safety project that will look at a variety of safety enhancements that could be used at crosswalks in the city.

The project will utilize funds provided to the city recently by the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The project will study 28 crosswalks that currently do not include a traffic signal or stop sign.

Traffic engineers will determine if adding features such as flashing pedestrian signs, stop signs or traffic signals will improve safety at the locations and take appropriate actions.

At the meeting, council also reviewed the city’s 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

See LAKEWOOD page 12

Montebello City Council Acting Like Cerritos Council Council not following regular rotation protocol, nominates Kimberly Ann

MEGATAXERS Shackle Whittier Union High School District to a $416 Million Bond

By Brian Hews and the Irishman As the noted and most distinguished Armenian lawyer the world has ever known says, "The more the money, the less the argument." Karabian always had his jeb filled with pearls of wisdom. He occasionally quoted Balzac: "Behind every great fortune lies a crime."

Thus far, our Megataxer series has proven Karabian was right. Inglewood Unified accessed $240 million in funds with projected costs at $469 million, a 95% markup in costs.

Bassett Unified was right behind getting $50 million at a cost of $96 million, a 92% mark-up.

Duarte Unified was next, accessing $79 million at a projected cost of $147 million, or 86% in costs. Citrus College, $298 million costing $503 million, a 69% mark-up. LAUSD, where it paid to have a finance guy running the Empire of Ethnic Studies, accessed $7 Billion in funds at a projected cost of $11 Billion in taxes, or 57% in costs. (No wonder the Board let Buetner leave.) Pasadena

Unified accessed $516 million in funds at a projected cost of $798 million in taxes, or 55% in costs, Pasadena Unified beating out LAUSD in savings.

We waited to report on Whittier Union

High School District because they are the champs when it comes to stiffing taxpayers.

In 2020, the WUHSD Board of Education and Superintendent gained access to $183 million in funds at a projected cost to taxpayers of $416.3 million, inking a staggering 121% in costs.

Well over more than twice the price.

Who on earth is teaching math there? Mephistopheles. Much like trading coal for

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Cobos-Cawthorne to a second term.

By Brian Hews

Montebello city council unanimously reappointed Kimberly Ann Cobos-Cawthorne to a second term as mayor even though the past three years have been fraught with arguments over the position of mayor and mayor pro tem.

In a reorganization meeting that took place December 8, the entire City Council reaffirmed their support for colleague for Cawthorne.

The council was without a mayor for seven months in 2018, and another disagreement over the mayor pro tem position in December 2020. Councilman David Torres was voted to be removed in October and the fighting continued until the reorganization December 8, 2021.

Torres, who was displaced by Councilwoman Angie Jimenez, and Councilwoman Scarlet Peralta, cast the only vote in support of Torres in October, argued

See MONTEBELLO page 13

diamonds with a mythic lesson on the virtue of patience.

Over the Megataxer series, the bond-passage learning curve has ramped up. School district resolutions have been examined, along with the tax measures themselves and the ballot questions put to voters. And, of course, the tax rate statement. But who reads these things? We have shown that no one does.

Witness Whittier Union.

On June 9, 2020, the Board passed the Resolution, Full Text of the Measure, and the Ballot Label giving birth to a tax measure for the residents of the WUHSD to authorize the issuance of $183.5 million in public school bonds at a tremendous cost of $416.3 million.

As Deputy District Attorney Alan Yochelson said, "We don't prosecute bad business decisions." If so, he would be way too busy. Just ask his former boss, Arnold Glassman, Esq. We also pointed out that L.A. County Counsel Mary Wickham, did not scrutinize any of the resolutions, measures, ballot labels, or tax rate statements.

They were all approved to move forward into the voter information guides and onto the actual ballots used at the time of voting even though every resolution, measure, and ballot label violated California law, specifically Education Code section 15272.

But no one in the Los Angeles mainstream news hemisphere has picked up our exposé.

Back to WUHSD. From June through July of 2020, the WUHSD bond measure was slithering its way onto the ballot. The

See WHITTIER page 12

Pico Rivera to Honor Vicente Fernández by Naming Street DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN scholarship recipients of 2020 from Cerritos.

To qualify for any of the scholarships offered, you must participate in a program for your area. Cash tuition scholarships, and college-granted scholarships are available.

By Tammye McDuff Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a transformative experience.

The program culminates in a showcase of accomplishments, giving young women the opportunity to further their education and prepare for a successful future.

Distinguished Young Women is the oldest and largest scholarship program

See DIY page 14

By John Terlouse The city of Pico Rivera wants to honor legendary singer Vicente Fernández by naming a street after the beloved musician.

Fernández died on Dec. 12 at the age of 81 -- after years of health issues.

Pico Rivera is looking into the possibility of renaming Sports Arena Road to "Avenida Vicente Fernández."

See FERNÁNDEZ page 12

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of community newspapers across the LEGISLATURE SURPRISE! Norwalk Selects Mayor and Vice Mayor CALIFORNIA Edgeway Mixed-Use Property Bellflower nation. Thesein outlets are critical to

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NEW NORWALK MAYOR Rick Ramirez (l) seen here with State Senator Bob Archuleta (center) and outgoing Mayor Jennifer Perez, after the reorganization event.

Norwalk, CA – On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, the Norwalk City Council held its City Council Reorganization. By a unanimous vote, and in a major surprise, Councilmember Rick Ramirez was selected as the new mayor and Councilmember Ana Valencia was selected as the vice mayor. They will respectively serve these roles for one year.

In line to be Mayor was Tony Ayala, but when it came time, he nominated Ramirez, who did not have a speech, but managed a

few comments.

Mayor Ramirez was first elected to the City Council in 2003 and was re-elected in 2007 and again in 2020. Rick served as Mayor during the City’s 50-year anniversary from 2007-2008.

Prior to being elected in 2020 to the city council, Vice Mayor Valencia served on the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education from November 2001 to April 2020.

Kaiser Permanente-Downey Gives $20,000 to ABC

our democracy. When they can no longer afford to continue reporting, communities lose a vital watchdog and government business is hidden from public view.

BY DAVID CHAVERN Right now, many communities throughout California are suffering You’d be hard pressed to find an the loss of their watchdogs. More than industry that hasn’t been negatively a dozen newspapers have suspended impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. operations in the last five months, with But when it comes to news publishing, more planning to close in the coming the virus has accelerated some difficult months. trends, especially for small community Last year, the California Legislature publishers. passed Assembly Bill 5 for how And now yet another blow to small businesses classify workersunits as equipped LUXURY: The residential building will include 91 one and two-bedroom newspapers in California is about to be contractors or employees.

In recognition with in-unit tech and work areas, & private balconies overlooking the downtown area. dealt, unless the state Legislature acts of the inapplicability of the legislation soon. to the news industry and the economic Staff numerous and game areas, a A Report new report warns that the current headwindsoutdoor facing living community fitness center, business center, DIY room, health crisis may accelerate the closing newspapers, the Legislature gave news Downtown Bellflower welcomed a and a clubroom. On-site parking for all respublishers a one-year exemption, but new luxury apartment building and premi- idents will be provided through a groundwhen the extension ends in December um commercial space with the highly an- level, secured garage. publishers will forcedthis project ticipated Edgeway Downtown Bellflower. 2020, "We are thrilled to be develop to classify newspaper carriers as The new mixed-use project by Serrano De- in the City of Bellflower," said Serrano Jaemployees. velopment Group will bring new housing son Tolleson. "The Edgeway is a transforThisdevelopment significant that change a business and an exciting new retail and nightlife to mative willto bring housing practice that has been in place for more the City. and entertainment to a walkable downtown than 100with yearsproximity will havetothefuture effect public Construction of the mixed-use develop- district of increasing the cost of newspaper ment is now underway and is scheduled to transit. The City of Bellflower has done delivery by as as 85%, a burden be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023. an excellent jobmuch of bringing new retail and The Edgeway is located between 16411 restaurants to their downtown and that is unsustainable for smalldistrict, publishers Bellflower Blvd. and 9735 Oak Street and we to further contributing thatlook haveforward also recently been hit with to replaces the old Greek market that has been the success of Downtown Bellflower." advertising revenue declines of 30% to vacant for many years. with ofhigh-quality residential 50%Along as a result the coronavirus crisis.

"The landscape of Downtown is ex- living, the projecthave willsounded also include Local publishers the appanding and will now provide sought-after proximately 14,000 square feet ofbut comalarm with California lawmakers, housing, a much-needed component to mercial space for not retail, restaurant andto enso far, they have taken any steps help support our Downtown business com- tertainment uses.

The project's commercial address the devastating impact this will munity. We are looking forward to seeing component will include an exterior public have on both publishers and readers. more pedestrians and activity in the heart plaza, signage, and public art to welcome Small community and ethnic of our vibrant community," said Bellflower residents, guests, and visitors to DownCouncil Member Dan Koops. town Bellflower.

The new residential building will inSerrano Development Group, Inc. is clude 91 one and two bedroom units a multifaceted real estate investment and equipped with in-unit tech and work areas, development company based in Pasadena, PROP 17 private balconies overlooking the down- CA. Since its inception in 2005, Serrano ((1,/* 4 -07,/* 02 $05 fromdeveloped page 1 multifamtown area, and quartz countertops, wood- andContinued its partners have style flooring, tile backsplashes, and stain- ily, commercial, and in hospitality the industrial, right to vote.

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Blanca Pacheco Sworn in as Downey Mayor

DOWNEY SWEARING IN: Blanca Pacheco (center) is sworn in as Downey Mayor last week. She was the City's first Latina Councilwoman and in 2020 its first Latina Mayor.

With Pacheco is Supervisor Janice Hahn and Senator Bob Archuleta, (D-Pico Rivera.)

Company Delivers E-Trucks to L.A. & L.B. Ports

THE NIKOLA Tre BEV (above) is designed for local deliveries up to 350 miles. The Nikola Tre FCEV truck is targeted for distances up to 500 miles. Nikola and the ports are participating in a four-truck pilot of two BEVs and two FCEV trucks.

By Brian Hews This week, Nikola Corporation, a manufacturer of zero-emission transportation, delivered the first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) pilot trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI), a port trucking company, to expedite zeroemission transportation at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

A welcome ceremony was held, attended by Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán, (D-San Pedro), and State Senator Steven Bradford (SD-35) Representatives from most elected officials area offices attended including: Alan Lowenthal, Linda Sanchez, Maxine Waters, Hilda Solis, Eric Garcetti, Port of Los Angeles, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Coalition for Clean Air, Long Beach Clean Cities/Cerritos College, LA Clean Tech Incubator (LACI), and labor partners.

Following the program, guests could experience the Tre BEV first-hand during demonstrations and as truck passengers.

Nikola will deliver 100 zero-emission trucks beginning with a four-truck pilot of two BEVs and two FCEV trucks.

If the vehicle trials are successful and certain government funding is obtained, thirty BEVs are projected to follow later in 2022, and 70 FCEVs are anticipated to start in 2023.

The Nikola Tre BEV is designed for local deliveries up to 350 miles. The Nikola Tre FCEV truck is targeted for distances up to 500 miles and is expected to address the North American regional market, especially when fleet operators require additional hauling capacity or quick fueling.

"Reaching a zero-emission transportation future requires bold leadership and

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collaboration from federal, state, and local partners, along with major investments from the private sector," Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán said. "This is crucial for the health of people living in the communities near the ports in my district, who suffer higher rates of cancer, asthma and other respiratory diseases due to all the toxic diesel emissions coming from the equipment and trucks at the ports. I appreciate the commitment TTSI and Nikola have made at the Port of Los Angeles to a cleaner, safer future."

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This location and transportation use case represent one of the largest opportunities in California to make a significant impact on the transition to zero-emission vehicles.

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By John Machikawa outlets for public outreach ads. Not Tennis Coach Chris Chutikorn onlyCerritos will this help provide residents lead access the local junior tennis team and to the with to key local resources USTA Sectional Championships held public health information, it will helpDecember 18 – 19 in outlets Palm Desert. these community bridge the Chutikorn guided three local Cerrifinancial gap without any additional tos teams to USTA Junior Sectionals; the state funding. teams, which included ages 10 and under, If California’s 12U, 14U, and 18Ulawmakers r made it todon’t the finals. act soon to help community The 10U took first place innews the Orange County Division defeating publishers, they risk losingteams a vitalfrom Irvine and Anaheim, the Cerritos 12U local voice for theirwhile constituents – and defeated Barnes Tennis Center on all sinthemselves. gles and doubles lines at the Palm Valley David Chavern is president See Media WHITTIER page 14 and CEO of News Alliance,

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Given the low turnout typically observed among ex-felons and the Democratic party’s dominance in recent

By Tammye McDuff statewide elections - Governor Newsom and Governor Brown won each of the The City of Bellflower will host its anlast gubernatorial elections by overApril nual3 BRAVO awards on Thursday, 1,000,000 votes prop 17 would hardly 28, 2022 at the William & Jane Bristol Civmake a dent in statewide election re-open ic Auditorium. Nominations are now sults.

Even at the local level, where for individuals and employees who prop have 17 has the potential to be most relevant demonstrated outstanding public service or politically, only related a handful of races werein acts of heroism to public safety decided by less than 10,000 votes in Bellflower during the past year. recent years.stands for “Bellflower RecogBRAVO Currently, states paroleessernizes Acts of 19 Valor andallow Outstanding to vote. The passage of prop 17 would vice.” be perhaps most progressive in Citizens,the residents, Sheriff andshift Fire DeCalifornia’s electoralmedical policy since the partment personnel, and security state began allowing had professionals are all ex-felons eligible to(who be nomicompleted their prison sentence/parole) nated. Visit the City’s website at www.bellto vote in 1974. flower.org to access the nomination form and nominate someone you feel has done something above and beyond.

Former honorees have also been 911 operators, Neighborhood Watch Captains and Outstanding Citizen awards have been presented. The BRAVO awards also recognize high school students based on their community-improvement essay submissions. The students were each awarded $500 in scholarships.

The keynote speaker for 2022 has yet to be announced; however past speakers have included legendary actor Danny Trejo, Los Angeles Laker Michael Cooper, Huell Howser and Jim Abbott, major league pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees.

Nominations are accepted from December 21, 2021 through January 29, 2022. Recipients of the 2022 BRAVO Awards will be honored at a special ceremony in April.

To make a submission or request further information, please visit www.bellflower.org

Bellflower Seeks BRAVO Nominations

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BELLFLOWER tree recycling from service Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Jan. 9. Remove all ornaments; more than 6 feet tall should be cut in half. For more information, call 562-944-4716 or email csla@crrmail.com.

DOWNEY tree collection service ends two weeks after Christmas. Collection of trees will occur on regular trash collection days. All decorations and stanremoved, and trees more than 4 feet tall should be cut in half.

HAWAIIAN GARDENS residents dispose of your tree every Wednesday through January 20, along with your trash pick-up. Please leave your tree on the curb without ornaments.

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Cerritos College Wants Input to Redraw District Maps

By Tammye McDuff The Cerritos Community College District [CCCD] is redistricting. Redistricting is the process of adjusting District lines every 10 years after the release of the U.S. Census. The District’s proposed trustee area is based on the 2020 Census data.

The College District is redrawing its seven-trustee voting areas. The current trustee areas were adopted in Dec. 2011.

The California Fair Maps Act of 2019 requires California cities and counties to follow additional redistricting criteria, including: 1) transparency, 2) not using incumbent or candidate residence as a community of interest, and 3), not drawing districts to advantage a political party. Although special districts such as community colleges are not required to follow the additional criteria, Cerritos College is incorporating the criteria as a best practice.

The Cerritos College Board of Trustees seeks public comment and feedback on the

proposed trustee area maps.

•January 12: 1st Public Hearing and Discussion of Draft Maps (Study Session) •January 19: 2nd Public Hearing on Draft Maps •February 9: Consideration of Vote on Revised Trustee Areas (Study Session) •February 16: Consideration of Vote of Revised Trustee Areas (if needed) •February 28: Deadline to adopt map The District is considering three draft map options and invites residents to participate in public hearings beginning January 2022. In February 2022, the Board of Trustees will adopt its final trustee area maps.

The redistricting process will establish new trustee areas based on criteria used nationally and upheld by courts. For more information or to register your comments and map choice visit: www.cerritos.edu/redistricting/

The originl map, there are three proposed maps that can be found at cerritos.edu/redistricting/

Caltrans to Require ‘Complete Streets’ Features in Planning and Design of All New Projects Caltrans announced this week its new policy for all new transportation projects it funds to include “complete street” features that provide safe and accessible options for people walking, biking and taking transit.

This policy will expand the availability of sustainable transportation options to help meet the state’s climate, health and equity goals.

A complete street provides mobility for people of all ages and abilities, particularly those who are walking, biking, using assistive mobility devices, and riding transit.

Complete streets offer several benefits, including enhancing safety and creating more sustainable transportation options

to decrease dependence on driving and improving public health by encouraging active transportation like walking and biking.

Caltrans commits to remove administrative barriers and partner with communities and local agencies to ensure more projects on state and local transportation systems improve the connectivity to pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities, and accessibility to destinations.

If not appropriate to the context or community of the project, projects must receive approval from Caltrans before complete streets features are excluded.

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Newsom: $300 million to Combat Smash-and-Grabs

A SMASH AND GRAB inside Nordstrom at the Grove in Glendale. Courtesy NBC. Staff Report Stung by recent headline-grabbing smash-and-grab robberies, Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday he will seek more than $300 million in state funding over three years to boost law enforcement efforts to combat retail theft.

"The issue of crime and violence is top of mind all throughout not only the state of California but across the United States, highlighted recently by some high-profile retail theft operations," Newsom said.

He added that "these organized retail mobs ... (have) a profound impact on our feelings of safety here in this state, this region and as I note, this country."

Newsom proposed giving $255 million in grants to local law enforcement agencies to put more police at stores to deter crime over the next three years.

An additional $30 million over three years in the proposed budget he sends to lawmakers next month would go to county district attorneys to support prosecutions of retail and auto theft-related crimes.

Another $18 million over three years would go to create a new "organized theft special unit" under the state attorney gen-

eral, with investigators dedicated to pursuing organized crime ringleaders.

Retailers in California and in cities elsewhere around the U.S., including Chicago and Minneapolis, have recently been victimized by large-scale thefts when groups of people show up in groups for mass shoplifting events or to enter stores and smash and grab from display cases.

Solo shoplifters and retail thieves have also been a growing problem for California retailers, who have said the criminals face little if any consequences after they are caught.

Earlier this month, Newsom criticized local prosecutors for not doing enough to crack down on the criminals by using existing state laws.

He defended a voter-approved '14 initiative that reduced certain thefts from felonies to misdemeanors; prosecutors said it left them without enough legal tools.

Newsom on Friday proposed another $20 million to aid small businesses victimized by smash-and-grab robberies.

He also plans to turn an existing retail theft task force into a permanent "smash and grab enforcement unit."

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Fire Captain/Paramedic Jonah Winger possesses a specific skill that has served him well during his 27 years in the fire service: patience. In 2011 Winger started the process of requesting funding for a fire training structure for his Fire Department. Finally, after many starts and stops, a new Firefighter training structure is now in place.

“The process took us 10 years to complete, but it’s so worth it,” says Winger, with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).

“Fire Facilities was patient to continually update us on costs and information as we worked to get the tower approved over the years. They were easy to work with on choosing, designing, and receiving estimates for the structure we desired.

“Having the three-story Firefighter tower readily available has changed everything. Now we can train any day or time at a moment’s notice.”

Preparing for Wildfires Training is critical for firefighters across the country, but especially in wildfire-prone California. So far in 2021, CAL FIRE has assisted with numerous wildfires, including the explosive 67-day Caldor fire that burned 221,835 acres.

CAL FIRE teams are constantly on-call to control all aspects of wildfire suppression in the 1,786 square miles of El Dorado County.

“The Firefighter tower can be used for wildland urban interface structure triage and wildland drill scenarios,” says Winger. “Previously we had to train on local business buildings and at our fire stations. Now we are training daily on a tower more suited for our needs. While

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Customized Training CAL FIRE has already started including other stations in training for multicompany drills. The height and features of The Firefighter allow replication training for one- to three-story scenarios of multi-family residential units, singlefamily residences, commercial structures and health care facilities. The crews are also training on internal and external

staircases, fire protections systems, flat commercial roofs, parapets, attics, FDC, sprinklers and standpipes.

To enhance training experiences, several custom elements were added to The Firefighter for CAL FIRE. “We chose to add the rappelling anchors, FDC, sprinkler system, burn crib, and roof hatch so we could use the tower for a variety of training scenarios,” says Winger. “Every drill we place certain features ‘in or out’ of play to create a specific atmosphere and training objective.”

Drunk Driver Pursuit Ends in Hawaiian Gardens

Crime Summary La Mirada

Huntington Beach Police were in pursuit of a suspected drunk driver in a stolen vehicle this past Sunday.

The pursuit began in Huntington Beach, before the driver led authorities through Bellflower and into Long Beach.

Five police vehicles surrounded the vehicle off the side of a residential road in Hawaiian Gardens.

The driver was arrested and the car searched, no other information is available.

Notable Arrests • Ten suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations.

Aggravated Assault • An early morning assault was reported near the intersection of Beach Blvd. and Hawk Point Dr. The victim was transported for further evaluation.

Residential Burglary • A daytime door smash burglary was reported on the 14700 block of Los Fuentes Rd. Nothing stolen.

Other Structure Burglary • A suspect was arrested for on the 16900 block of Valley View Ave. Vehicle Burglary • A daytime theft of a backpack was reported near the intersection of Las Flores Ave. and Stamy Rd. • An attempted burglary was reported on the 12700 block of La Mirada Blvd. A utility truck was tampered with.

• An attempted door punch on the 15900 block of Clear Spring Dr. • An attempted door punch on the 13200 block of Clearwood Ave. Grand Theft • A catalytic converter stolen during t on the 15900 block of Lakefield Dr. • A catalytic converter stolen on the 15000 block of La Mirada Blvd.

• Three suspects were arrested during a daytime catalytic converter theft on the 12600 block of La Mirada Blvd.

Grand Theft Auto • A SUV was reported stolen on the 14500 block of Gardenhill Dr. • A SUV was reported stolen on the 14000 block of Foster Rd. • A SUV was reported stolen on the 13900 block of Ramhurst Dr.

• A truck was reported stolen on the 13800 block of Dilworth St. • A truck was reported stolen on the 15500 block of Jacana Dr. • A truck was reported stolen on the 14900 block of La Mirada Blvd.

• A stolen truck was recovered on the 14200 block of Biola Ave. • A stolen truck was recovered on the 12300 block of La Mirada Blvd.

Store clerk shot and wounded during robbery in Norwalk A clerk was shot during a robbery at a liquor store in Norwalk on Monday night.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting took place at 16100 blocks on Norwalk Boulevard when three men (two armed with pistols) entered the store and demanded money from a clerk.

Authorities said the clerk handed over the money, but one of the suspects shot the clerk over the plexiglass barrier. The round hit the clerk in the head, LASD said.

The clerk was taken to a local hospital with a life-threatening injury, and the suspects fled the scene.

Two more armed robberies occurred in a nearby community on Monday night.

Investigators are trying to determine if they are connected.

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Robbery Norwalk Bl / 166th; victim met suspects via “snapchat." While they were driving in victim’s vehicle, suspects tried to take the keys out of the ignition, a struggle ensued, suspects pointed a handgun at victim and threatened him. Victim exited his vehicle and ran away. Suspects got in victim’s vehicle and drove away.

11100 blk 183rd St., store, suspect entered with a plastic bag and took items without paying. Victim pursued, suspect punched victim and dropped the bag of stolen items he was carrying and then drove away.

Residential Burglary 13000 Blk. Hedda Ln. ; rear window removed screen, necklace stolebn 17300 Blk. Morningrain Ave,. rear sliding glass door smashed 19600 Blk. Miguel Ave., rear bedroom window pried screen off; checkbooks, wallet, residence was being fumigated.

Grand Theft 12700 Blk. Towne Center Dr., store, three supsects took fragrances 239 Los Cerritos Ctr., store, two suspects stole clothing 239 Los Cerritos Ctr., store parking lot, catalytic converter stolen 239 Los Cerritos Ctr., theater parking lot, catalytic converter stolen 12800 Blk. 166th St., business, four catalytic stolen.

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Car Show at La Mirada VFW Post Raised Money for Toys

La Mirada and EDCO’s New Organics Waste Collection Program

In response to new State laws aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the City of La Mirada and EDCO Disposal are partnering to launch a new organics recycling program that takes effect January 1, 2022.

Organic waste, including food scraps, green waste, landscaping debris, wood, fiber and biosolids will all be placed together in the green carts. EDCO will collect the materials on regular service days and process them into fertilizer, OVER 50 CLASSIC CARS were on display. The South LA Classic Dreams Car Club mulch, and renewable energy at its arranged the fundraiser for military children and a women's shelter in Whittier. facilities. Organic waste is a renewable natural resource, that mainly comes from yard and kitchen waste from homes, and

By Tammye McDuff Dreams when he was 18 years old. food waste and scraps from industrial Toys were also donated for the troops, Last Saturday, the South LA Classic is an early Christmas for local military and commercial operations.

In an organics recycling program, Dreams Car Club held a fundraiser for chi- children, many who have a parent that is organic waste is recycled into valuable toys at the VFW Post 9148 in La Mirada. currently serving.

Luis Torrez, president of the Club, The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) compost or mulch used for soil restorasaid, “The Club is a nonprofit organization Post 9148 was established long before La tion, or it can be recycled by anaerobic that likes to hold fundraisers to help resi- Mirada became a city. It started in 1959 digestion, producing nutrient-rich bioferdents in need. Me and the VFW President with 43 veterans from World War II and tilizer, renewable energy, and even fuel. are auxiliary members of the Post, and I the Korean War. It has grown dramatically Recycling organics will be easy and grew up in La Mirada. Today we are hostover the years and has members from the convenient. By recycling food waste, ing a toy drive for veteran’s families.”

Gulf wars and Afghanistan. Currently, the residents are extending valuable landfill Although there were no attendance or space and reducing carbon emissions.

Post has about 500 members. participation fees, everyone was asked to The Post established Veterans Park at Mandatory recycling of organic waste donate $10 cash or toy of equal value. Toys is the next step to achieving California’s for Veterans will be donating the toys and Santa Gertrudes Avenue and Adelfa Drive Zero Waste goals. These programs are with city officials.

The mini-park was dedfunds to a women’s shelter in Whittier. being implemented throughout the state. icated in November 2000, featuring grass The show had approximately 50 clasFor more information on the new areas, trees, flowers, and parking.

The sic vehicles that participated. Torrez proudly showed off his blue truck that property was purchased and converted into organics recycling program, please visit EDCO Disposal Organic Recycling belonged to his grandfather, "I have been a small park to beautify the area. Veterans involved with the car club community for Park honors La Mirada men and women or call the City of La Mirada’s Public 30 years.” Torrez stated he joined Classic who have served in the armed forces.

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WRD Director Willard H. Murray, Jr. Passes Away

By Brian Hews Water Replenishment District of Southern California's Director Willard H. Murray, Jr. passed away this past Monday night.

Elected to the WRD Board of Directors in 1998, Willard Murray, Jr. Director Murray has spent over two decades as a member of the WRD. Murray has served as WRD Board President, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Murray represented WRD’s Division One, which includes the cities of Hawthorne, Inglewood, and portions of Los Angeles. Murray also served as a member of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board of Directors.

He supported cost-effective projects and programs to ensure a reliable source of clean, safe, affordable water for residents in the region. He was an early adopter and champion of WRD’s Water Independence Now program (WIN) to make south L. A. County independent of water imported from NorCal and the Colorado River.

A veteran public servant, Murray was a four-term Assemblymember for the 52nd Assembly District. During his tenure in the Assembly, he was a member of the Committees on Budget, Local Government, Utilities & Commerce and Education. He served on the Budget Subcommittee on Education, Finance, Select Committees on California-Africa and California-Mexico Affairs, and the Joint Committee on the Arts.

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Eater's Five Best Burgers in Los Angeles

By Farley Elliott EATER.COM

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ig news for burger fans (read: basically all of Los Angeles), as Venice staple the Window is opened last Sunday in Silver Lake.

The almost impossibly-inexpensive operation — a single cheeseburger is still just $3.95 — formally opened Sunday, December 19 at 1529 Griffith Park Boulevard.

Given the popularity of the Westside original and its Venice Boardwalk offshoot, expect a line.

The new Window (stylized as Win~Dow by the company) will keep daily daytime through dinner hours when it opens next week, selling simple smash burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and a few other offshoot options like grain bowls and salads.

This new location will also offer milkshakes and dipped ice cream cones, a feature that the group hopes to add to future Window locations down the line.

And while this Silver Lake location is only the latest, there are big plans by the company to jump to new neighborhoods next year and beyond.

Since first opening in 2019, The Window has become a staple on the smashburgerr scene, regularly ranking among the top spots to score a burger anywhere in the city.

As the name implies, the original intent was to serve a concise menu of burgers and other fare from a window attached directly to the kitchen of Venice steakhouse spot American Beauty; the daytime-only operation quickly be-

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One of LA’s Most Popular Burgers Expands to Silver Lake Single cheeseburgers are only $3.95, and nothing on the menu is over $8. came popular enough to justify its own existence, steak spot or not.

A location on the Venice Boardwalk followed, opening in the fall of 2020.

The Window is a collaboration between American Gonzo Food Corp., who operate Pitfire Pizza, Superba, and steakhouse American Beauty in Venice — with CEO Jeff Goodman leading the way.

Bruce Horwitz, who is behind Westside projects like Ghisallo, American Beauty, and the Tasting Kitchen, is also an owner.

In March 2021, that ownership group

was embroiled in a dispute over tip pooling at American Beauty, with some servers saying that they had been misled about their wage rate guarantees when reopening the dinnertime steak spot.

There was, briefly, a protest outside the restaurant that involved several staff members; ownership denied several of the group’s allegations, and both American Beauty and the Window remain open.

The new Silver Lake location of the Window opens this Sunday at 1529 Griffith Park Boulevard, with hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

1.) Say It Ain’t So 11136 W Magnolia Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 747-2241 The plant-based burgers don’t skip on decadence. Melty non-dairy cheese, and the soft but sturdy buns; this isn’t the kind of place that messes around, meat or not.

2.) Yellow Paper Burger 4680 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90041 (323) 739-6767 Yellow Paper Burger is the darling of the burger pop-up scene. The hook here is the classic style on the burger, reminiscent of LA’s famed roadside burger stands.

3.) Jolie Bistro & Bar 2922 Beverly Glen Cir Los Angeles, CA 90077 (310) 773-9484 Get to Jolie for the robust bar burger, offered thick and rich like a classic New York City steakhouse.

4.) Nossa Restaurant 1966 Hillhurst Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 644-1798 Snacks, drinks, happy hour, as well as this thick burger served with a topper of roasted tomato and hearts of palm.

5.) Chris N Eddy’s 5539 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 544-3600 Upstart street setup Chris N Eddy’s has made it into its first storefront. Expect smaller, simpler, slider-style burgers on sweet buns with lots of tater tots.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Different league, same results for Cerritos as Dons slow down Norwalk

By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter The Cerritos High girls basketball team may no longer be league rivals with Norwalk High, but some things still haven’t changed. Despite Norwalk walking into the Cerritos gymnasium last Saturday afternoon for a non-league tilt, boasting an 11-2 record, the hosts picked up their energy in the second half and picked up a big 50-34 win during the G.Y.M.R.A.T. Challenge.

“This was a good win because the girls have confidence going into our next tournament,” said Cerritos head coach Marcus Chinen. “We have a few days to tune things up and hopefully we can get a few girls healthy and back on the court. Then we have the holiday and the holiday tournament right after that then we roll right into league.”

Since the 1999, the Dons have won 35 of the 42 games against the Lancers, including 12 straight. Norwalk head coach Ashley Baclaan, who played for the Lancers and graduated in 2005, has yet to defeat Cerritos as both a player and as a coach. The last Norwalk win over Cerritos came on Jan. 28, 2013, a 50-39 victory.

“I always like playing them,” Baclaan said. “They are definitely a great program.

It’s a program we are definitely trying to chase. You’re asking me how do you beat them? Hell, I haven’t figured that out yet. But it’s something we’re definitely wanting to work for every time we get the chance. Even when it was in [the Suburban] league, it was always them and Mayfair.”

The opening quarter was more to the liking of Baclaan as her team stayed within two possessions but never took a lead of more than a point as the Lancers held a 13-12 advantage following the first eight minutes. But 56 seconds into the second quarter, Cerritos sophomore Onyeka Nwanze scored the second of her three offensive putbacks to give the Dons a 14-13 lead they would not surrender. The next trip down the court, senior Madhuri Suresh drained a threepointer and Cerritos began to build a lead that would get as high as 19 points.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Artesia holds off Long Beach Wilson to remain hot, heads to San Diego for top tournament

By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter It’s been a while since the Artesia High boys basketball program has begun a season like the one happening in 2021-2022. Sure, the Pioneers have had seasons of 15 wins, 16 wins, 17 wins and 18 wins since the 2013-2014 campaign, but those have also ended with double digit losses.

Following a tough 56-50 win over Long Beach Wilson High last Friday in which the Pioneers nearly squandered a 13-point fourth quarter lead, Artesia, the top-ranked team in the CIF-Southern Section Division 4AA poll, improved

Both teams combined to connect on 11 of 33 shots in the first quarter. But it was completely different in the second stanza for Norwalk, which was true on one of 11 field goals as Cerritos outscored Norwalk by 10 points.

“I don’t know if they have to get the feel of the game; see where it’s at, see what they do,” Chinen said. “It could be something like that or we just have to get our starters to realize that they have to move the ball around, get the feel of the game then start shooting the ball.

“The second quarter was key for us, and it’s been a key for us in the past,” Chinen continued. “This year, for some reason, we’ve started off slow, our second quarter is good, and then when we come back from halftime, sometimes we start a little slow. If we can get all four quarters in, solid, I think it makes it a little bit easier for the girls.”

“I guess we broke down a bit,” Baclaan said. “We stopped moving our feet defensively. Offensively, we had a couple of careless turnovers. They got us out of our element, and they ran with it.”

With an urgency to get back into the game, Norwalk still couldn’t get on track as Cerritos began the second half on an 8-3 run and with 3:12 left in the third quarter, Cerritos was comfortably up 35-21. Even when offensive putbacks from junior Julia Castellanos and senior Denise Cortez, plus another basket from Cortez in a 58-second span gave the Lancers some hope, it was dashed when the Dons went on a 15-4 run to ice the game.

Cortez led the Lancers with a dozen points while seniors Makayla Moore and Katrina Slaughter each added nine points and seven rebounds. Cerritos, which improved to 7-4, was paced by Nwanze’s 12 points and 19 rebounds off the bench while senior Jasmine Uy, who has missed the past few games with a tweaked ankle, returned to the starting lineup and had nine points, four rebounds and three steals. Cerritos had 55 rebounds with 12 of the 13 players who suited up getting at least one board.

One of the reasons for the early success

by Cerritos is the fact that Chinen can use a different starting five each game and it

will feel like it’s the same starting lineup.

In the 11 games played, there have been eight different starting lineups. In fact, Chinen has been using the “next man up” motto to his team.

“Technically, if you want to look at it, [junior] Emily [Hosoda] should be starting, but she’s out right now,” Chinen said. “So, we had to have someone else come in and step up into her spot. At any given time, you don’t know who is going to be out there on the court.”

Cerritos, which is situated in the Gold Division of the North Torrance Tournament, will face the host school on Monday, followed by games against Granada Hills Charter, Rolling Hills Prep and Hawai’i Baptist High the next three days. After that, 605 League play begins on Jan. 4 with a home meeting with Oxford Academy.

“We’re focusing on the next game and in fact, this is a different squad,” Chinen said. “They don’t look at anything on any type of social media or any website or anything like that. They have no idea who they’re playing against, they have no idea what they’re record is and they’re just going game by game, and that’s it.”

Two day earlier, Norwalk faced another 605 League foe who is also another former Suburban League rival in John Glenn High. The results were completely different as the Lancers feasted on a young and inexperienced Glenn team to the tune of an 87-14 win.

Norwalk scored the first 33 points of the game and attempted 28 shots from the field in the opening quarter. The Eagles

to 11-2. Both losses have come in the championship game in tournaments-the first to Gahr High by one point in the El Monte Tournament and one week later, a 12-point setback to Corona Del Mar High in the finals of the Artesia Tournament.

“Honestly, at this point, I had no idea where we were going to go,” said Artesia head coach Jeff Myles. “The two losses we had were in championship games, but before the season, I had no idea we would be 11-2. We’re thankful; the guys are working hard and we’re trying to get better every day.”

The Pioneers and Bruins exchanged leads four times within the first 3:52 of the game with neither team led by more than two points. The back and forth flow continued into the second quarter until sophomore Aaron Banks’ trifecta gave Artesia the lead for good at 19-16 with 4:55 left in the half. That was part of a 9-0 run over 2:25 and put the hosts in front by seven points, the largest margin in the half. Banks came off the bench to score five points, grab four rebounds, assist on one basket, and have a steal in the

second quarter alone.

“Today was a tough day; it was an early day out of school,” Myles said. “It was a little too close for comfort. But I’ll take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day of the week.

“We just picked up the intensity a little bit,” he later said. “We went to a little bit of a press to kind of get some energy in the building. It was just a cold night and again, they got out of school early.

We pressed a little bit to kind of speed up the game a little bit and that’s what got the guys going.”

Artesia began to pull away from the Bruins midway through the third quarter with sophomore Zion Staples doing most of the damage. Feeding off his nine rebounds, eight points and a block in the first half, Staples could not be stopped in the third quarter. He converted a threepoint play nearly three minutes into the stanza to make it 32-27. Then with 2:51 left in the quarter, he had an offensive putback to make it 39-30 and followed that up with consecutive buckets in a span of 32 seconds as the Pioneers ended the quarter on a 9-2 run.

Staples finished the game with 19 points, 18 rebounds, half coming on the offensive end, one assist and one steal.

He has led the Pioneers in scoring five times and has reached double figures 10 times.

“That’s Zion; he plays hard,” Myles said. “He’s still young and he’s still learning how to play. He missed a couple of bunnies around the rim, but we’re getting there. The good thing about Zion is he’s unselfish. Even if he doesn’t get the ball [to score], he finds other ways to get the ball. He goes crashing to get a rebound or try to get a steal or try to get a block. He’s always engaged and he’s always competing.”

The Pioneers were up 45-32 with 6:53 left to play, before the Moore League opponent chipped away at its deficit to trail by four points with 34.5 seconds remaining on the only basket in the contest for Nathaniel Parris. After senior Miles Jennings drained a pair of free throws four and a half seconds later, a three-pointer from Ryan Alavi made it 53-50 with 19.8 ticks left. But seniors Jordan Kirkwood

NORWALK HIGH senior Makayla Moore (left) is heavily guarded by senior Amara Hizon of Cerritos High in last Saturday’s G.Y.M.R.A.T. Challenge game, hosted by Cerritos. Moore would score nine points and grab seven rebounds but it was Cerritos which captured a 50-34 victory. PHOTO BY ARMANDO VARGAS, Contributing photographer

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Fourth quarter rally comes up short for improving John Glenn boys basketball team

By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter It’s been a slow process for the John Glenn High boys basketball team in its attempt to become relevant and for the second time this season the Eagles had a chance to move two games above .500, a rarity for anyone close to the program.

When the Eagles were sitting at 5-4 on Dec. 7, they had a chance to win four straight games, but lost to West Covina High in overtime.

This past Tuesday, Glenn was hoping to make it two straight wins, and was leading visiting Sierra Vista High 33-32 with nearly six minutes left in the game.

But the team was held to one of seven field goals the rest of the way and lost 42-36, falling to 6-6.

“I think that being my first year here, there’s been a culture [of taking] the easy way out,” said head coach Sam Abebe.

“We’re trying to instill a new culture where even if you’re down 10 points in a game, just battle. They played hard and they gave it all they got. It was just missed open shots, a couple of breakdowns and a couple of missed assignments. They’ll get better.”

Glenn was leading 11-8 after the first quarter as senior Natanael Jacobo, junior Michael Saucedo and sophomore Seyharmony Som all hit three-pointers.

But in the second quarter, Glenn could only get another three-pointer from Saucedo and trailed 18-14 at the half.

Early in the third quarter, the teams would trade baskets until William Pacis scored five straight points to put his team up 27-20 with 1:28 left in the stanza. Pacis would have all 12 points for Sierra Vista in the third quarter.

ARTESIA from page 10 and Yutong Zhang put the game away with free throws.

Junior Steve Anderson scored 10 points and had a pair of steals while Banks and Jennings each added eight points and combined for 11 rebounds.

“This year’s team, we had a full sea-

CERRITOS from page 10 didn’t score until the 5:32 mark of the second quarter, compliments of a steal and basket from sophomore Diana Bravo.

Over half a minute later, senior Ruby Chavez connected on a three-pointer, then in an 18-second span near the end of the half, freshman Aaliyah Ramirez had consecutive steals and baskets.

“I have a real young team; we’re not there yet,” said Glenn first-year head coach Eric Peterson. “We’re not that competitive yet, but we’re working on it. That’s the good part about it; that everybody is young. So, we’re going to grow together and try to turn this into more of a competitive type of rivalry.

“For one thing, it’s a recruiting tool,” he continued. “For the local middle schools, they have the option to come to our school or Norwalk. Playing good basketball is one way that we can help attract more players to come to our school, basically.”

“I know Glenn is rebuilding; they

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will be the 605 League opener on Jan. 4 at Artesia High.

In other boys basketball action, Cerritos High had its home game with Price High last Saturday cancelled and entertained city rival Gahr High on Dec. 23.

The Dons (2-9) will then face Orange High on Monday, Crespi High on Tuesday and La Habra High on Wednesday in pool play action of the Orange Tournament.

Gahr is 8-5 and following the tilt against Cerritos, will participate in the Nogales Tournament next week while La Mirada High (6-9) will face Oak Hills High on Monday in the Damien Classic.

Norwalk High (4-10) begins the Anaheim Tournament on Monday against Garden Grove High while Valley Christian High (7-5) defeated Chaminade High 55-44 this past Wednesday and will play Costa Mesa High on Monday, Boulder City High on Tuesday and Loyola High on Wednesday in the Orange Tournament.

Whitney defeated Samueli Academy 63-17 last Friday to improve to 2-11 and will face Kennedy High on Monday and Santa Ana High on Tuesday in opening action of the Bolsa Grande Tournament.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Artesia (9-4), ranked eighth in Division 4AA, will host University High on Thursday to wrap up the month while Gahr continues to struggle, falling to Alhambra High 31-20 this past Tuesday in an Arroyo/La Salle Tournament contest.

The Gladiators are 1-11 and have not scored more than 31 points in any of their losses.

Gahr faced Arroyo High on Dec. 23 and will play Notre Vista High on Monday, Los Amigos High on Tuesday and Savanna High on Wednesday in the Savanna Tournament while La Mirada has Glendora High on Monday in the Glendora Tournament.

V.C. picked up its first win in 12 tries with a 50-28 victory over Fullerton High last Friday and will participate in the Garden Grove Tournament where the

Defenders will face Los Alamitos High on Monday while Whitney defeated Santiago High 45-33 this past Tuesday to improve to 12-2.

Junior Layla Lacorte set a school record by hitting nine three-pointers as part of her 32 points.

BOYS SOCCER Artesia improved to 6-1-1 after knocking off Santa Fe High 4-1 on Dec. 17 and will entertain Marquez High on Tuesday.

The Pioneers are ranked sixth in Division 5 while Cerritos has been shutout five times while posting a pair of 1-1 ties as the Dons face Cypress High on Tuesday and Godinez High on Wednesday in the Marina Winter Classic.

La Mirada lost for the first time, a 2-1 decision to Aliso Niguel High, this past Monday in the Valencia Tournament and ends the month with a 6-1-2 mark.

The Matadores have posted six shutouts and have allowed six goals.

Norwalk, ranked second in Division 2, improved to 6-3-2 after blanking Schurr High 2-0 last Friday while V.C. (7-2-1) is ranked fourth in Division 5 but is not scheduled to play until Jan. 4 when it hosts California.

GIRLS SOCCER Artesia is not scheduled to play any more games this month and will take an 0-11-1 into its 605 League opener against Glenn on Jan. 4 while Cerritos (6-1-3), ranked seventh in Division 5, is off until Jan. 4 when it hosts Oxford Academy.

La Mirada won a pair of games in the Best in the West Soccer Classic last Saturday to improve to 5-1-3 as it will face Downey High and La Habra on Tuesday and Tesoro High on Wednesday.

V.C. split a pair of games last Saturday in the Best in the West Tournament to fall to 5-4.

The Defenders will face Ramona Convent High on Monday in the first round of the Ontario Christian Tournament.

son of practice with the fall league and the summer league,” Myles said of the turnaround. “I think, myself, I became a better coach this [past] summer just coaching some other coaches. It’s kind of helped me out to be a better coach and this year we’re competing and getting after it defensively. It really starts in practice.”

The Pioneers will face Menlo High

at Carlsbad High on Monday in the first round of The Holiday Classic in San Diego County. Artesia, one of 68 teams from across the nation participating in the tournament, is in the Senator Division and will face either Carlsbad High or Steele Canyon High on Tuesday. Following the four-day event, the black and red will begin 605 League play on Jan. 4 against John Glenn High.

“It’s going to be fun but it’s also going to be scary because you never know when you take young high schoolers on the road out of town,” Myles said. “You just have to make sure they’re all responsible adults. Those are going to be some great teams in there. It’s a great tournament. It gives us a chance to play teams outside our area.”

were actually a real young team when I finally saw the roster,” Baclaan said. “We have a lot of veterans on our squad. The Glenn-Norwalk rivalry always goes on.

The girls always get energized for it. It’s still a friendly game.”

Norwalk shot better than 50 percent from the field in the first half and just a nick under 50 percent in the second half.

For the game, the Lancers were 41 of 81 from the field and all 12 players who suited up scored at least two points and had at least a rebound. Cortez outscored Glenn by two points, grabbed eight rebounds and had three steals while Slaughter and sophomore Keilani Ganancial each added a dozen points. Slaughter also had seven of the 23 steals Norwalk picked up.

Baclaan said one of the keys to her team winning 11 of its first 14 games is that she has seen her team with more open eyes and thinks they’re open and willing to learn adjustments that might be needed, as she put it.

“It’s a pretty good squad this year,” she added. “I think they like each other a lot; they mesh pretty well on and off

the court.”

Norwalk faced Tesoro High this past Monday in the first round of the Larry Doyle Tournament of Champions, hosted

by Marina High, and fell 55-26 to drop to 11-4. Meanwhile, Glenn has struggled all season long in every area, except the effort given. The Eagles, who also fell to Anaheim High 41-3 last Saturday, are winless in all 10 games and has not scored more than 17 points in any game. Bravo scored seven points against Norwalk, Ramirez four points with four rebounds and a pair of steals and Chavez the other three points with two rebounds and two steals. Glenn has failed to reach double digits in the scoring department three times and no one has scored more than nine points in any game. The Eagles hosted Baldwin Park High on Dec. 23 and will go to South El Monte High on Wednesday.

“I have a lot of patience with this team because I know they’re not that experienced of a team,” Peterson said.

“Some of the basic things that they should be getting…I understand that we’re not

still getting the full concept yet. But the majority of these players have not played basketball before. So, I kind of expect that. I’m okay with a lot of mistakes there.

Some turnovers are unacceptable, you could say. But the fact that I know I have a very young, inexperienced team…I have thick skin and a lot of patience.

“Our effort is getting better and that’s all I can ask for from the girls; that they give me 100 percent out on the court regardless of the outcome,” he later said.

“I could see effort out of a lot of the girls.

Some of their effort is increasing a lot more than what it was at the beginning of the season.”

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Loren Kopff

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But Glenn rallied early in the fourth quarter as senior Richard Ramos completed a three-point play with 6:56 left to play, followed by a three-pointer from Som and a trifecta from Saucedo within the next minute to put the hosts up 3332. After Sierra Vista regained the lead behind four points from Hector Vizcarra, Saucedo’s basket with 2:16 remaining made it a 36-35 contest. After that, Glenn was stymied and was unable to foul in the hopes of stopping the clock and getting more chances to attempt more shots.

Saucedo led the Eagles with 15 points and four rebounds while Som added 13 points as the Eagles have pretty much been led by four players this season on a team of seven, which will increase by one next month.

“Scoring for us is difficult,” Abebe said. “We’re a great scoring [team] man to man, but zone-wise…today we did a lot better job; we have to get better at that because our shooting wasn’t on today. It’s tough; it’s tough to win games [with seven players]. We got very fortunate to win those six games playing six guys. But it will get better in the coming weeks.”

Glenn has not won six games since the 2017-2018 season when that team went 6-18 and the Eagles haven’t made the playoffs since the 2013-2014 season when they went 7-20. On top of that, the last time the program won 10 games was the 2006-2007 campaign, which ended at 10-17.

The Eagles hosted Baldwin Park High on Dec. 23 for their final game of the month. The next action for Glenn

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This report was previously known as the CAFR, but underwent a worldwide name change this year.

Performed by an independent audit firm, the ACFR indicates that Lakewood’s finances are in good order and accurately follow generally accepted accounting principles.

The audit firm provided Lakewood an “unmodified opinion,” which is the highest assurance possible from a certified public accounting firm.

Lakewood was also awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 39th year in a row by the Government Finance Officers Association.

Lakewood’s fiscal position is strong, thanks in large part to increased retail and online sales activity in Lakewood over the past year and the resultant increase in sales tax, including revenue from Measure L that the voters of Lakewood passed in March 2020.

Having a budget surplus in the initial years after the passage of Measure L was a key part of the overall Measure L plan that will allow Lakewood to pay upfront for capital improvements and other budget items in order to keep expenses down in the long term and give Lakewood a strong, sustainable budget for the future.

public received notice, but who knew?

By the middle of August, arguments for and against the measure were invited. Once again, who knew? Those who attend board meetings, read agendas, action items, and scrutinize documents. That means no one knew.

Neither the District Attorney nor County Counsel has the staff to monitor school board resolutions, let alone the measures and ballot labels. Thus, the power to tax remains unbridled and unchecked. Are we back in England again? Forget the tea.

How did the passage of such a cost bond happen?

Here's how.

On August 24, 2020, Monica Oviedo, the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services at WUHSD, started soliciting campaign funds.

On September 8, 2020, Erickson Hall Construction from Escondido delivered $30,000; a week later TDM Architects of Los Angeles dropped off another $12,000.

Two days later, Educators for Better Schools boosted the coffers by another $5,000. $47 Large, all for the campaign.

First Report On September 20, 2020, Christiana Kraus, Treasurer, and Monica Oviedo, Assistant Treasurer of the Committee to Support AA filed its California Form 460 Campaign Donations report. Someone signed off as the Signature of Controlling Officeholder, Candidate, State Measure Proponent or Responsible Officer of Sponsor, scribbling their signature thereon.

The conflicts of interest were blatant, Oviedo was WUHSD Assistant Superintendent and Christiana Kraus, at the time, served as Assistant Principal at Whittier Union High School.

The team reported expenditures of $61 along with the $47,000.

Second Report Oviedo and Kraus were donation machines, continuing to bank the dough. Martin Plourde, Superintendent of WUHSD and builder of stadiums, poured in $500.

Sandra Thorstenson gave $300. Matt Blackbourne, V.P. of Universal Waste Systems added another $500. Kevin Jamero,

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FERNÁNDEZ from page 1 The Mexican icon performed multiple times at the Pico Sports Arena.

Fernández was awarded three Grammys and nine Latin Grammys and inspired a new generation of performers.

He was known for hits such as "El Rey," "Volver, Volver" and "Lástima que seas ajena," and his command of the ranchera and mariachi styles of music attracted fans far beyond Mexico's borders.

Fernández sold more than 50 million records and appeared in more than 30 films. In April 2016, he said goodbye to the stage before about 85,000 people in Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, popped for $250.

And Cathy Warner, current Mayor pro tem of Whittier, joined the party with $250.

The conflicts of interest were again blatant, Warner's home address was the address of the Committee to Support AA 2020; Oviedo's home address was used as the Treasurer.

The flow of contributions in Los Angeles County often equals the flow or measure of trash, Athens Trash was next, contributing $2,500.

As the esteemed and Honorable Judge Mel Red Rencana said in his infinite wisdom, "Garbage in, garbage out."

Lorrie Ruiz, President of CL Consulting, who "specializes in providing school planning and facilities funding for school districts", contributed $500. Ruiz was a Facilities Planning Manager at Irvine Unified for sixteen years, then moved to CL. CL Consulting is part of the Megataxer Club, CL's website boasts a who's who of Megataxers as clients, including WHUSD, perennial bond campaign donators Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo and BCA Architects.

Yet again blatant conflicts of interest, did Ruiz provide any advice to WUHSD? And yet another questionable bond advice company enters the fray.

CL's website keeps the company off the radar; it does not display a corporate office.

A check of corporate papers on the internet shows CL's address is 8504 Firestone Blvd #406; a P.O. Box in a Downey UPS Store; their Instagram account pictures have nothing to do with their business.

Their website search page, which has "Greek Type" has not been changed.

Yet another shady company found by HMG-CN's exposé working California's lucrative school bond process.

Back to the committee, Oviedo and Kraus then contracted with Direct Connections in La Verne for $8,500 in postcards with teacher endorsements and $9,800 in postcards with business endorsements.

First and second reports combined, showed over $53,000, expenses $18,000.

Questions remain as to what happened to the remaining $34,700. Professional services? Perhaps bonus time? Not done yet.

Prior Election and Post Election Report On October 28, 2020, Robert Banuelos gave $2,500. On November 3, 2020, DRL Group from Omaha pushed $7,500 in at the last minute to boost the successful measure.

To top it off, Pasadena-based Pacifica Services, who was involved in several Central Basin Water scandals exclusively reported

by HMG-CN, swept in with $7,000.

What was the money for? It was too late to influence the election.

No further reports WUHSD's tax measure and the campaign committee provide yet another instance of the corruption inside California's public school bond process.

Committees are supported principally by the same architects, same contractors, same lawyers, waste haulers, and worse, a few residents who work for the District adding their personal funds to the campaign committee.

The donations are filled with concealment and deceit, promising higher grades and no increase in existing taxes, just prolonged siphoning.

What a great way to secure the endorsement of teachers and businesses throughout the community.

At this juncture, reviewing the Board of Education's Resolution, the Full Text of the Taxing Measure, and the ballot label is passé. Like the other bonds we have reported on, they are all inextricably intertwined and violate California law, especially Education Code section 15272 and Elections Code section 13119.

Tax Rate Statement What is important to note is that the Board of Education and the administrators

DECEMBER 24, 2021 at WUHSD published a tax rate statement that revealed the cost of the issuance and sale of $183.5 million in public school bonds, and an estimated true cost of $416.3 million.

Where is Dale Scott when you need him? Probably up north raising funds for affordable teacher housing. Be patient, not in Los Angeles County yet. Aye, but in San Diego as if Miguel Itrubide himself sought the contract.

L.A. County Counsel Once Again Rubber Stamps County Counsel reiterated - or rather regurgitated - the tax rate statement without any review or impartial analysis.

After 1997, ballot measures are required to include: A brief statement of the measure;The amount of bonds being voted on; The maximum rate of interest; Purposes for which the bond proceeds shall be used.

County Counsel Mary Wickham did opine that "the bonds shall not exceed the maximum rate of interest or maturity as allowed by law." California Code section 53531 provides that "bonds may bear interest at a coupon rate or rates as determined by the legislative body in its discretion but not to exceed 12 percent per year . . ."

Admittedly, Wickham stated or shall we say restated: "According to the District's Tax Rate Statement, the best estimate of the average annual tax rate required to fund the bonds, based on assessed valuations available when the District filed the statement, is $30 per $100,000 of assessed valuation.

The final year the tax is estimated to be collected is 2050-2051. The estimated total debt service required to be repaid if all bonds are issued and sold is $416,300,000, including principal and interest."

She should have added .00 to really drive the amount home.

Compared to Bassett, Citrus College, Duarte, Inglewood, Los Angeles and Pasadena Unified School Districts, which all have their own problems, the residents, or shall we say the voters, of the Whittier Union High School District are going to be paying well over twice the price.

With interest rates falling precipitously amid a pandemic, why would anyone support such a monster?

Here's one major way.

In response to our Megataxer series, Heather C. Messner, President of the Duarte Unified Education Association, provided her opinion and dispatched a letter to her Members stating: "With the advice of California Teachers Association, we gave membership information provided by the District and then put out a secure vote [on the bond] on SimplyVote. The result was in support [of the bond.]

"We informed the District and the District then asked if our logo and name could be used for social media posts, and mailers; CTA also asked that we promote the campaign on our social media pages and among our contacts/union leaders that live in Duarte."

President Messner continued, "it appears the District not only failed to disclose information legally required on the ballot, but donors, including the Campaign Treasurer, former DUSD Chief of MOT, Brad Patterson, Little Diversified Architects, and Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, the law firm that lays off our staff and sits with the District at negotiations, have since been rewarded with contracts.

We feel manipulated and regret asking our members to vote on support."

Perhaps the Teachers Union at Whittier Union High School District owe the residents an apology as well.

Just ask W.C. Fields. Or Stradling Yocca, Norton Rose Fulbright, or even El Segundo-based Keygent, LLC. Stay tuned for our conclusions; embrace the whirlwind. More corruption will be revealed.

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CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold an Adjourned Regularly City Council Meeting on January 12, 2022 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 18747 Clarksdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90701, to conduct a De Novo Public Hearing, pursuant to Artesia Municipal Code section 9-2.1707, to consider the following item: PLANNING APPLICATION NO.: 2021-07 APPLICANT: Providence Construction LOCATION: 19104 Norwalk Blvd., Artesia, CA PROPOSAL: Application for a Variance From the Requirements of Artesia Municipal Code (“AMC”) Section 9-2.1103(b)(7) to Allow Less Parking Than is Required for Office Use and a Design Review Application to Allow Exterior Modifications to Add Windows, a Door, and Modify the Roof at an Existing Commercial Building at 19104 Norwalk Boulevard Within the Mixed Commercial/Single Family Residential Zone, and Making a Determination of a Class 1, Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, the project is considered Categorically Exempt Class 1 – Existing Facilities (CEQA Section 15301) as it consists of activities involving operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, minor alteration of, or legislative activities to regulate, existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or other property, or topographical features, provided the activity involves negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the City’s determination.

PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR COMMENTS TO:

nalist 2018 Fall Sectional Finals, Palm Springs: 10 Under Finalist Champion; 12 Under Finalist; 14 Under Finalist 2019 Spring Sectional Finals, San Diego: 12 Under Finalist; 14 Under Finalist 2019 Fall Sectional Finals, Palm Springs: 10 Under Finalist; 12 Under Finalist; 14 Under Finalist Chutikorn has improved the caliber of junior tennis players in the Cerritos area.

He has developed the City of Cerritos into a local powerhouse competing against the top players throughout Southern California and developed numerous collegiate, professional, and high school players. Because of this he is a popular tennis coach whose programs attract players and their families to promote and support the game.

For more information about the Cerritos Junior Tennis Program, contact Chris Chutikorn at 562-659-0014 or on Instagram at cerritosteamtennis.

City of Artesia Attn: Ernesto Sanchez, City Clerk 18747 Clarksdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: (562) 865-6262 E-Mail: ESanchez@cityofartesia.us NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that if you challenge the above-described project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED are invited to be present at the public hearing. Additional information regarding this project is available for public review at the City of Artesia City Clerk’s Office, 18747 Clarksdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90701, during the following hours: Monday thru Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays. Information regarding this project may be obtained from Ernesto Sanchez, City Clerk at the above listed contact.

PUBLISHED: December 24, 2021

Melissa Burke Acting City Manager

Publish at LCCN 12/24/21 CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia will hold a Regular Planning Commission Meeting on January 18, 2022 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 18747 Clarksdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90701, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the City’s Municipal Code, including its zoning ordinance: APPLICANT: City of Artesia

Notice of Self Storage Sale

LOCATION: The proposed Municipal Code Amendment would be effective citywide.

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 1/20/2022 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Debra Jean Evans; Oscar Eduardo Jr Palencia; Lexus Princilla Lopez; Jules Taylor Christen; Luis Eduardo Esparza; Monaliza Socorro Buenrostro. 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.

Publish at LCCN 12/31/21 and 1/7/21 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 1/20/2022 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Carlos Ramirez Martinez; Blanca Garcia; Federico Morales; Sebastian Contreras Torres; Nora Guadalupe Reaves; Veronica Becerra; Arcelia Esparza; Hercilia Nino; Crystal Amanda Fava; Placido Herreraquinonez; Gloria Valdez; Irma Diaz; Yvette Monique Solorzano; Araceli Alvarado; Jose Luis Ledesma; Lucy G Vega; Elisa Michelle Fisher; Diana Gallegos; Antonio Sierra Diaz.

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.

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PROPOSAL: AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE 14 (STATE-MANDATED SUBDIVISIONS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS) OF CHAPTER 1 (SUBDIVISIONS), TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) AND ARTICLE 16.50 (STATE-MANDATE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS FOR TWO-UNIT PROJECTS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ZONING), TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) TO THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS UNDER SB 9; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff has determined that under California Government Code sections 65852.21, subd. (j), and 66411.7, subd. (n), the adoption of an ordinance by a city implementing the provisions of Government Code sections 66411.7 and 65852.21 and regulating urban lot splits and two-unit projects is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Staff has also determined that, in addition to being statutorily exempt from CEQA, the proposed ordinance is also categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 15 exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15315.

The Class 15 exemption categorically exempts from CEQA, among other things, the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential use into four or fewer parcels. Further, the proposed ordinance is also categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 3 exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15303. The Class 3 exemption categorically exempts from CEQA, among other things, the construction and location of new, small structures and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another. Further, the proposed ordinance amendment is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guideline § 15305 because it consists only of minor alterations in land use limitations necessary to implement a state law mandate (SB9).

PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR COMMENTS TO: City of Artesia Attn: Ernesto Sanchez, City Clerk 18747 Clarksdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90701

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Toolots Inc. seeks a Financial Analyst in Cerritos, CA; to analyze & prepare accounting, financial & product offering info, dev. & maintain internal financial info systems, etc. Min reqs incl Master’s degree in Finance or related w/18-mo work exp. as Financial Analyst or related involving financial reporting, financial budgeting & forecasting, financial modeling & invoicing using QuickBook. Proficiency in Excel, including VBA/macro, Solver, multi-criteria VLOOKUP, Index and Match functions.

Prfrm legal rsrch, draft & analyze legal docs, appear in court, & advise on legal matters. JD deg; Licensed to practice law in CA and/or NY; 1 year of legal work exp involving legal rsrch & preparation of legal docs; Familiarity w/ CA rules of evidence & court procedure; Excellent legal rsrch & problem-solving skills

Email resume w/ job #121 to aquezada@toolots.com.

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Send resume to: ralph@tsonglaw.com or Tsong Law Group, A Professional Corporation, c/o Ralph Tsong 19112 Gridley Rd, Ste.211, Cerritos, CA 90703

Phone: (562) 865-6262 E-Mail: Publiccomments@cityofartesia.us NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that if you challenge the above-described project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED are invited to be present at the public hearing. Additional information regarding this project is available for public review at the City of Artesia City Clerk’s Office, 18747 Clarksdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90701, during the following hours: Monday thru Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays. Information regarding this project may be obtained from Ernesto Sanchez, City Clerk at the above listed contact.

PUBLISHED: December 24, 2021

Melissa Burke Acting City Manager

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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, Ca 90703 on January 12, 2022 at 11:00 am.

Anthony Van- personal items, Dajia Brim- tubs of clothes, strollers and other personal items, Steven Stolle- household goods, Eva Hoffman- church and miscellaneous items, Eva Hoffman- household items, Yasmin Botello- household items, Myles Mitchell- shelves and some boxes, Yasmin Botello Torres- exercise equipment, bicycles, home appliances, Recquel Thurman- household items, Damion Smith- household goods, Maria Josafat- household items.

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Publish at LCCN 12/24/2021 and 12/31/2021 NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Cherry Carson RV Storage 4160 Cherry Ave. Long Beach CA, 90807, will sell by competitive bidding by Climer’s Auctions (Bond #5181494), on or after January 13, 2022 @ 11:00 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: suitcases, bags, scooters, trashcan, detergent, and backpacks belonging to the following.

NAME CHRISTINA SHEREE BROWN

UNIT # B30

This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California.

Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: M. FRANCES GOODWIN MCDADE CASE NO. 21STPB11727 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of M. FRANCES GOODWIN MCDADE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VICTORIA ALEXANIAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VICTORIA ALEXANIAN 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: 01/18/22 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner KEVIN CHIU - SBN 249479 HART, MIERAS AND MORRIS, INC. 255 E SANTA CLARA ST., #300 ARCADIA CA 91006 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7/22 CNS-3539242# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

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NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive bidding by Climer’s Auctions (Bond # 5181494), on or after January 13, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: boxes, totes, couch, loveseat, speakers, shelf unit, chairs, picture frames, tv stand, tables, pillows, loose clothing, clock, tv legs, hamper, tree, Christmas décor, mirror, sofa, dresser, chest of drawers, bike, ladder, steamer, trunk, file cabinet, lamp shade and bags belonging to the following.

NAME ABRAHAM ALLEN PEACE SANDRA GONZALEZ MARY ELLEN RIVERA MELISSA A VALDEZ

UNIT B495/A125 A119 A114 A291

This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California.

Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party.

Publish at LCCN 12/24/2021 and 12/31/2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 210187-EK (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: SH & YK INC, 5450 SOUTH ST, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: GB LLC, 5450 SOUTH ST, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS of that certain business located at: 5450 SOUTH ST, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: CROWN AMERICAN CARWASH (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JANUARY 12, 2022 at the office of: SOLOMONS ESCROW COMPANY, INC., 14730 BEACH BLVD. SUITE 107 LA MIRADA, CA 90638, Escrow No. 210187-EK, Escrow Officer: EUNAE KIM (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above (9) The last date for filing claims is: JANUARY 11, 2022.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. DATED: DECEMBER 17, 2021 TRANSFEREES: GB LLC 745125-PP LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 12/24/21 APN: 8064-029-067 TS No: CA07000246-21-1 TO No: 210502728-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 26, 2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM, behind the fountain located in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 4, 2013 as Instrument No. 20131291074, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by ORALIA NEGRETE, A WIDOW, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14928 RAYFIELD DRIVE, 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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 the Deed of Trust, estimated 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $446,207.45 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable.

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. 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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Website www.insourcelogic.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000246-21-1. 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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 702-659-7766, or visit this internet website www. insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07000246-21-1 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. Date: December 21, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000246-21-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Order Number 79181, Pub Dates: 12/31/2021, 1/7/2022, 1/14/2022, LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

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 repre-sentative 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 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 ANGELES. 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, how-ever, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent-ed 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 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 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.

Attorney for Petitioner JIM L. DAVIS - SBN 220156 LAW OFFICES OF JIM L. DAVIS 1945 PALO VERDE AVENUE, SUITE 101 LONG BEACH CA 90815 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/21 CNS-3535599# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

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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