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CALTRANS REROUTED TRAFFIC WITHOUT INFORMING CERRITOS, ILLEGAL MOVE WILL California COST THERedistricting CITY OVER $5Further MILLION PUNKED:

BY BRIAN HEWS Hews Media Group-Los Cerritos Community News has obtained a letter, dated September 6, 2019, addressed to Caltrans from the city of Cerritos that blasts the state agency for rerouting tractor-trailer trafﬁc through the City due to I-5 construction projects. Shockingly, the rerouting was done without notifying the City.

The City is claiming that the rerouting has caused over $5 million in damage to the streets, increased pollution in the area, increased trafﬁc noise, and increased the safety risk of residents. Further the letter states that Caltrans is in violation of the project’s ﬁnal Environmental Impact Report which obligates the agency to coordinate with cities to minimize adverse impacts

during the construction period. “Caltrans has failed to coordinate thus far, and any further lack of communication or consultation with the City and its residents is unacceptable.” The City blasted Caltrans for establishing a detour route on southbound Carmenita between the I-5 and Artesia Blvd., and eastbound Artesia Blvd. between Carmenita and the I-5. “Neither stretch of CarmeniPhoto by Brian Hews

LET IT SNOW THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS received over four feet of snow from the last storm to hit Southern California. This picture was taken this past Sunday from a street in the city of Orange.

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Mother Honored for Bringing Awareness to the Dangers of Street Racing By Tammye McDuff In 2014, Lili Trujillo got the phone call every parent dreads. Her 16-year-old daughter Valentina was killed in a street racing crash. Wanting to prevent other kids and parents from going through that horrible pain, Trujillo started a nonprofit organi-

zation to bring awareness to illegal speed racing called ‘Speed Racing Kills’. The City of Commerce recently honored Trujillo and her friend Lori Argumedo, who lost a 23-year-old niece to street racing, for their advocacy to prevent street racing at their December City Council meeting. Trujillo made it her mission

to do all she could to prevent another parent from losing a child and by mentoring and creating awareness among the youth of Commerce of traffic safety and the dangers of street speeding and racing. The organization actively speaks and holds presentations at high schools, colleges, and

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Crash Kills Reckless Driver in Cerritos

Greater Los Angeles TRASH piles up at a condominium complex in Hawaiian Gardens. The City choseCount Waste Resources Homeless Incorporated as their new hauler, who said they would immediately begin trash pick up. Photo Brian Hews. Resumes

ﬂows onto arterial streets.” Isolates Hawaiian Gardens The City then cited the nu-

ta or Artesia is a city designated truck route, commercial vehicles over 6,000Hews pounds are strictly By Brian prohibited on the streets, per CityOn Municipal Code.” December 8, 2021, the The Caltrans rerouting of California Redistricting Comtrucks has caused severe dammission drew a draft map of the age and increased traffic at peak Congressional districts, placing hours, the extensive damage tiny Hawaiian Gardens, 78% alone is estimated “to cost $5.2 Hispanic, with affluent White million to repair,” and the “averand highly Asian Orange Counage daily traffic on said streets ty cities in the new 45th Conhas significantly increased and gressional District. The Commission used the same twisted logic in the Senate and Assembly Districts. "Are you kidding me?" said Hawaiian Gardens Councilwoman Myra Maravilla. In the beginning, the ComBY THOM MARTIN mission set its guidelines stating it wanted to put groups of CaliThe City held fornians livingofinLakewood "communities its annual Award of Valor lunof interest" on equal footing cheon on Nov. 6 to thank the men with cities and counties when it and women of the Los Angeles came to drawing the lines. County Sheriff’s Department and The Commission also stated Fire Department, as well as the itcommunity wanted tovolunteers follow the Voting who pro-

merous hazards causedvotby Rights safety Act and empower the rerouting of trafﬁc, concerns ers in communities that have that been voiced by Cerribeenhave historically discriminated tos residents in calls and emails against. to both HMG-LCCN and They did neither with the the City. one-square-mile City of HawaiThe rerouting on Carmenita ian Gardens, approving districts takes large trucks by two schools, that appear punitive and that Stowers Elementary and Carmefurther isolate the City and its nita Middle school in addition residents. Communities of interest? See CALTRANS page 14 The 45th Congressional District has cities that do not match Hawaiian Gardens; highly Asian communities of Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Westminster, and Garden Grove. Voting Rights Act? The raaction, jumping outCongressioof her car cial makeup of the grabbing the boy and helping the nal District is only 23% Latino, woman. which would dilute the level of She took themthat to Artesia High representation Hawaiian School, where they received medGardens will have in Congress. ical assistance and were ultimateAccess to bilingual resources ly transported to the hospital. and topics that matter most to Because of her selﬂess acSeethe HAWAIIAN pagere16 tions, City ofGARDENS Lakewood cently awarded Bridget with the Mayor’s Award at the city’s annual Awards of Valor ceremony. "I always wondered what I would do when faced with a situation like this one," said Perrizo. "By the grace of God, I had the courage to take action. I'm so glad that both the mom and son are okay, and I'm so honored to receive this award.”

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tect and serve Lakewood. Bridget Perrizo, a staff member at Artesia High was honored when she helped two people that was being attacked by a dog. Bridget, was headed back to work from lunch when she spotted a dog attacking a woman and young boy. The dog had knocked them to the ground and they were screaming for help. Bridget immediately took

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By Tammye McDuff TRASH WILL FINALLY GET CLEANED UP IN HAWAIIAN GARDENS BY BRIAN HEWS

“Poor leadership, no foresight on the situation, typical of this While rotting trash is accumu- City Council,” former Hawaiian lating in many parts of Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Rey Rodriguez Gardens, Mayor Myra Maravilla told HMG-LCCN. and the City Council ﬁnally conThe staff report included in ducted a hearing, waiting an en- last week’s meeting presented tire week, and allowing the trash clear evidence that CWS was in A CAR with a blanket covering dead driver is to MANGLED accumulate even more, to once violation of itsthecontract with the among the carnage at South and Bloomfield. The city's COW bus again discuss terminating CWS’ City, but Mayor Maravilla and the was also slightly damaged. contract. Council were apparently afraid to Under the Ralph M. Brown pull the termination trigger, leavAct, Maravilla and the City Coun- ing residents driving by stinky was killed when ended truck, accil One couldperson have sent out a notice piles ofthe trashdelivery for the foreseeable aand FedEx box truck and several cording to the sheriff’s departheld a meeting within two future. other vehicles crashed Wednesment. days to address the situation. The voluminous staff report day morning in Cerritos. About six vehicles were inThe crash was reported at volved in the collision, the Los about 10:30 a. m. near Bloom- Angeles County Fire Departfield Avenue and South Street. ment said. At least one person A driver split lanes and rear- was trapped in wreckage.

Every year, the Los included several default letters, Angeles Homeless Services which, under California’s Public Authority [LAHSA] compiles Resource Code Section 49000, and analyzes the data that starts the clock on termination. hundreds of volunteers collect City staff even went the extra within their own communities. step and attempted to work with as housing place- and CWSEven to cure the breaches ments reach new heights, 2020 defaults starting in March of this Greater Los Angeles Homeless year, each of which gave CWS Counttoshowed an unprecedentsteps resolve the defaults. ed rise in homelessness. Justnoa In addition to the default few years into also a decade-long tices, the City attempted to investment with Measure H,but arrange meetings with CWS LA’s homeless services CWS did not attend mostsystem meetings. is preventing and ending homelessness for more people Seebut TRASH than ever before, the page hous-15 ing crisis, economic disparities and the never-ending pan-

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By Brian Hews

Bluetooth technology and emit a digital signal that can be detected Ever heard of an Apple by devices running Apple’s moAirTag? An AirTag is a 1.26-inch bile operating system. Those dedisc with location-tracking capa- vices then report where an AirTag bilities that Apple started selling has last been seen. earlier this year as a way “to keep The device is connected to track of your stuff,” users attach Apple’s location-tracking netit to their keys, wallet, purses and work, called “Find My,” trigger backpacks in case they misplace alerts to unknown iPhones they or lose them. travel with. The device is a puck-shaped Privacy groups sounded gadget that's 0.31 inches in alarms about the coin-sized locaheight. All-in-all, it's about the tion-tracking devices when they size of a piece of staff-member Mentos candy.Bridget werePerrizo introduced. Now ARTESIA HIGH received thepeople Awardare of It willfrom be able to fit intofor most wal-twoconcerned those fears are being Valor Lakewood saving in a dog attack. lets, although it won't fit as nicely realized. as if it were as thin as quarter or In recent months, people have the shape of a credit card. posted on TikTok, Reddit and The device is equipped with

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January 7, 2022 call 562 To advertise call 562-407-3873 4 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise 15 WEEKS after their test the study newsp of community newspapers across the found that a higher percentage of econo nation. These outlets are critical to young people in the positive group had conse our democracy. When they can no three or more symptoms of ill health small longer afford to continue reporting, (67%), including unusual tiredness and aﬂoat communities lose a vital watchdog and headaches, when compared to those report government business is hidden from who had previously tested negative for public public view. COVID-19 (53%). BY DAVID CHAVERN

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p to one in seven (14%) children and young people who caught SARSCoV-2 (COVID-19) may have symptoms linked to the virus 15 weeks later, suggest preliminary findings from the world’s largest study on long COVID in children, led by clinicians and researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL Institute of Child Health. Funded by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the research surveyed 3,065 11- to 17-yearolds in England who tested positive for COVID-19 in a PCR test between January and March 2021 as well as a control group of 3,739 11- to 17-year-olds who tested negative over the same period. When surveyed an average of 15 weeks after their test this study found that a higher percentage of young people in the positive group had three or more symptoms of ill health (67%), including unusual tiredness and headaches, when compared to those who had previously tested negative for COVID-19 (53%). The researchers said the data suggested that, between last September 2020 and March 2021, at least 4,000 (and possibly as many as 32,000 teenagers) of the total number of 11- to 17-yearolds who tested positive for COVID-19 in England may have had three or more symptoms linked to COVID-19 infection after 15 weeks. The lower estimate (at least 4,000) relates to a best-case scenario, in which only the teenagers who responded to the survey had any persisting problems and those who chose not to respond the survey had completely recovered. Co-lead author Professor Sir Terence Stephenson, Honorary Consultant at GOSH and Nuffield Professor of Child Health at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, said: “There is

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

First findings from world’s largest study on long-COVID in children By Rearchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL Institute of Child Health consistent evidence that some teenagers will have persisting symptoms after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2. Our study supports this evidence, with headaches and unusual tiredness the most common complaints." In a briefing to journalists this week, the team commented that “...It’s important that those with persistent symptoms receive support but there is little evidence to suggest that large numbers of teenagers have sought NHS help for symptoms that have left them bedridden or unable to attend school, which is reassuring.” The landmark study is the largest COVID study to date of children and young people in the world, recruiting from across the UK. A large number of teenagers report-

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ed symptoms even though they had not tested positive for COVID-19 and the researchers identified three factors that may explain this. One is that symptoms such as unusual tiredness are common in this age group generally. The second is that the timing of the survey, between March and May, coincided with the return of school following lockdown and a likely increase in general illnesses. The third factor is that, of those young people sent a survey, only 13% responded – it is possible that these respondents were more likely to have poor health than those who did not respond. An important part of our work was patient engagement, which is why we designed the ((1,/* 4 -07,/* 02 $05 survey in consultation with patient and families and discussed the results with our participants before we released details to the wider world. We have also had conversations with our staff to discuss what these results mean 6(2 $(%23 0) 5%-,48 !(26,&( for them and their patients. Co-lead %.,-8 7/(' 1(2%4(' author Professor Roz 9 %34 2,(/'-8 2(7 Shafran, Honorary Clinical Psychologist at GOSH9 !%.( %8 !(26,&( and Chair in Translational Psychology 9 2(( 34,.%4(3 at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health

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Right now, many communities throughout California are suffering the loss of their watchdogs. More than a dozen newspapers have suspended Dr Isobel Consultant Child operations in Heyman, the last five months, with and Adolescent psychiatrist at GOSH more planning to close in the coming said: "A strength of our study is its paralmonths. lel emphasis on mental health alongside Last year, the California Legislature physical health - in the pandemic and passed Assembly Bill 5 for how post-COVID. It is the first and largest businesses classify workers as study to ask children and young people contractors or employees. In recognition to report directly about their own experiof the inapplicability of the legislation ences." to the news industry and the economic The researchers found that there headwinds facing community was no difference in mental health and newspapers, the Legislature gave news wellbeing scores between children who publishers a one-year exemption, but tested positive compared to those who when the extension ends in December tested negative, but around 40% in both 2020, publishers will be forced groups reported being a bit or very worto classify newspaper carriers as ried, sad or unhappy. employees. "There will of course be individuals This significant change to a business with impaired mental health needs and practice that has been in place for more these must be detected and treated rapthan 100 years will have the effect idly and effectively in the usual way", of increasing the cost of newspaper Dr Heyman emphasised. delivery by as much as 85%, a burden The research team sent questionthat is unsustainable for small publishers naires to around 220,000 young people that have also recently been hit with in England and received 17,000 responsadvertising revenue declines of 30% to es. This study drew on the responses of 50% as a result of the coronavirus crisis. nearly 7,000 of those who were tested Local publishers have sounded the between January and March.. alarm with California lawmakers, but For future research, the team will so far, they have not taken any steps to analyse survey results at six months, a address the devastating impact this will year and two years from the time of the have on both publishers and readers. PCR test. Small community and ethnic The Children and young people with Long COVID (CLoCk) study is led by UCL and Public Health England and involves collaboration with researchers at thePROP universities 17 of Edinburgh, Bristol, Oxford, Cambridge, Liverpool, LeicesContinued from page 1 ter, Manchester as well as King’s College London, Imperial the right to vote. (At theCollege time, inLondon, Florida, Public Health England, Ormond all felons - even if they’d Great completed Street Hospital and University College their prison sentence - were disqualiLondon (UCLH). fied fromHospitals voting.) A study of this policy Dr that Jonathan Pearce, Director of found the partisan affiliations of exCOVID-19 Response, felons roughly matchedUKRI’s partisan Medical trends Research Council said:public, “This with study is observed in the general very important as it will inform our unthe overwhelming majority of Black derstanding of the long-term impacts ex-felons registering as Democrats andofa COVID-19 thebetween physicalRepublicans and mental roughly evenonsplit health of children and young people. “Long COVID clinics are already open and helping thousands of people los cerritos get support, anyone who is concerned community about long lastingnewspaper symptoms of the virus that are not improving as they would expect should get in touch with their GP Follow practice or go online tous! the NHS 'Your @cerritosnews COVID Recovery' website for advice.”

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Supervisor Hahn Joins Local Picket Line

Jennifer Hong Running for Cerritos Council

SUPERVISOR JANICE HAHN joined striking Jon Donaire Desserts workers on the picket line in Santa Fe Springs for the third time since the strike started in November. “These women, and a few good men, have spent Thanksgiving, Christmas, and now New Years outside in the cold and the rain on the picket line,” said Hahn. “These workers have been overworked and underpaid for far too long. They are the backbone of this company, and yet as Jon Donaire and their parent company, Rich’s, have gotten richer, these workers have gotten poorer. I am urging management to offer a fair contract with a raise that meets workers’ needs & reflects their importance to the company.”

JENNIFER HONG holds the paperwork showing she has formally filed to run for a seat on the Cerritos City Council.

LA County Home COVID Tests Now Available By Tammye McDuff The LA County Home Test Collection program offers all LA County residents with an at-home testing nasal swab kit via mail. Home test collection kits are provided at no cost to residents if you meet certain criteria. It is easy to sign up on the Picture by Fulgent Genetics website to have a test kit shipped to your home address via FedEx. You will receive your test kit within two days after you order it. Test kits cannot be shipped to post office boxes, you must have an email account and guardians or caregivers may order test kits for persons they care for. Once you receive the test kit, take the test as soon as it arrives. All of the steps below must be done on the same day. Follow the instructions included in the test kit to activate the test online; collect your own sample from your nose and wash your hands; package your sample in the pre-paid overnight

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Habitat For Humanity Helps Low-Income Homeowners

VOLUNTEERS after they gave a Lakewood resident's house a facelift, part of a Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles program. Local resident and World War II Veteran Richard Salas received more than just recognition for his service, with his home receiving an exterior facelift thank to Habitat for Humanity’s 2021 Home Preservation Program. Each year, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) partners with low-income homeowners to provide critical health and safety repairs to the interior and exterior of their homes. Due to COVID-19 restrictions however, repairs are limited to the exterior of the home. The organization also wanted to

honor two Veterans in the Greater Los Angeles area that needed exterior home repairs. The non-profit organization, along with a group of volunteers, spent three afternoons last month performing some exterior upkeep on the Salas residence, such as replacing security doors and fascia, repairing safety rails, entry posts, and rafters, and exterior painting of the home and garage. Residents who wish to apply for the program and to determine eligibility may do so on Habitat for Humanity’s website at habitatla.org.

Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi to Discuss Ghandi and MLK Staff Report In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, renowned historian Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, will lead a discussion titled, "Gandhi and King: Was Their Dream a Mirage?" remembering the legacy of both human rights giants. The Zoom event will take place on Tuesday, January 11 at 11 a.m. and is presented by the Cerritos College Foundation and the Rajmohan Bhagavan Kunthunath Gandhi

Endowed Scholar of Jain Thought Leadership at Cerritos College. CRajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, is an Indian historian and a research professor in the College of Education at the University of Illinois. He has authored several books, mostly recently Modern South India: A History from the 17th Century to Our Times, published in December 2018. Through writing, speaking, public interventions and dialogues he has been engaged in efforts for reconciliation and democratic rights for six decades. The zoom event is open to the public. Go to this link to register: https://bit.ly/CCGandhi

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City of Artesia Seeks Sponsors for Scholarship Program

2009 and 2010 voted in the 2012 presidential election, much smaller than the ~55% turnout rate observed in the whole electorate that year. Given the low turnout typically observed among ex-felons and the The Cityparty’s of Artesia would like to partDemocratic dominance in recent ner with civic groups, churches, or busistatewide elections - Governor Newsom nesses in the community raise a total and Governor Brown won to each of the of $3,000 for the City’s Scholarship last 3 gubernatorial elections by overProgram, which supports thewould academic ad1,000,000 votes - prop 17 hardly vancement residents. make a dentofinArtesia statewide electionThrough rethe Scholarship the where City awards sults. Even at theProgram, local level, prop up has to three $1,000 scholarships to seniors 17 the potential to be most relevant in high school to races attend colpolitically, only aplanning handful of were lege or by trade Artesia residents decided lessschool. than 10,000 votes in currently attending college, university, recent years. or trade school, also eligible. To be Currently, 19 are states allow parolees eligible, students must reside in Artesia, to vote. The passage of prop 17 would have a minimum overall GPA of shift 3.0, and be perhaps the most progressive in be active members of policy the community. California’s electoral since the All applicants required to submit anhad esstate began are allowing ex-felons (who say with their entry. completed theirapplication prison sentence/parole) Organizations to vote in 1974. or businesses in the city interested in partnering with the City of Artesia to provide a monetary donation towards the scholarship, are asked to call City Hall at 562-865-6262, Ext. 261. The City will provide administrative support for the scholarship and will give sponsors recognition in articles printed in City publications and on the City’s website. All scholarship recipients will be invited to be recognized at a City Council meeting where scholarship sponsors will also be acknowledged for their contribution. Over the last several years, this Scholarship Program has provided financial assistance to help make a difference for students pursuing higher education or seeking to develop expertise in a trade or vocation. The City of Artesia is excited to continue this program and looks forward to building partnerships with organizations and businesses in the community, to further advance the future of the youth in Artesia.

January 7, 2022

We Need to Sound the Alarm

By Brian Hews Our democracy is in trouble. The patterns you see in the United States are typical of backsliding democracies; we in the media have to sound the alarms, if we don't, there will no longer be a democracy. Look what's happening in the U.S. right now. It is very typical of a democracy in trouble; we are in the midst of violent coup attempts and legal maneuvers to overthrow our democracy. Want a comparison? What's happening in the U.S., with states passing voter suppression and voter subversion laws is very similar to Hungary. It is a step-by-step approach, the kind you never quite say at what moment the system changed into a regime. And who just endorsed the president of Hungary, Donald Trump. If we don't start talking about the right to vote and Americans' ability to choose their representatives, then we're going to find ourselves in an autocratic regime. The media is under attack, and the kind of media that might emerge will be useless. One good example is Russia who centralized their media to just a few outlets. No one gets independent news in Russia anymore. "Reporters are the enemy of the people," said Donald Trump. We in the U.S. have allowed local news to die the last 10-15 years. It's largely been replaced by Fa-

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cebook, or Fakebook as I call it, and what is basically centralized forms of psychological manipulation right-wing websites like Q-Anon. And we see this around the world in the Near East, in Asia, and in the United States, Facebook tends to make things worse, especially on January 6. If the U.S. allows local news to die, it becomes a lot harder for democracy to thrive. A Democracy depends on people being able to inform themselves about the truth, and about the things that matter in their lives. The country needs to find a way to resuscitate investigative and local journalism; unlike some on the Cerritos City Council who constantly attempt to put this paper out of business. If a leader tells a massive lie, for instance, a leader who lost by 7 million votes while saying he won in a landslide, it's not just a falsehood, it becomes an alternative reality for some. Some people live inside that reality bubble, and its why the work of the January 6 commission is so important. Slowly building up fact by fact so anyone with common sense will see the truth, and the U.S. starts reigning in the big lie. Democracy has to become a value; politicians need to lean forward to protect it. We have to make positive commitments for things like the right to vote, helping local media, reigning in social media, and killing the big lie. If we don't, our democracy is in big trouble.

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January 6 Committee Keeps Dragging Fox News

By Eric Boehlert, Press Run Media For the second time in three weeks, Fox News has been shoved into the insurrection spotlight by the House select panel investigating Trump’s coup attempt. The unprecedented glare is highlighting just how duplicitous its hosts are, as we learn they were beseeching the White House 52 weeks ago to call off the insurrection hounds on the eve of Jan. 6. Today, Fox News dismisses the Trump riot — the same way it dismisses Covid — and attacks Democrats over their factfinding mission. But the latest Sean Hannity insurrection texts released by the committee don’t lie. And they were flying fast and furious one year ago. The Jan. 6 panel announced yesterday it wants to call Hannity as a “fact witness.” It’s not trying to subpoena Hannity because he can hide behind laws that are designed to protect journalists, even though he isn’t one. It’s a public relations showdown, and so far the committee is scoring wins. Especially as the panel releases the damning texts in batches, instead of all at once, which generate rolling headlines. The communications show Hannity to be a plugged-in operative for an administration he was supposed to be covering. But Hannity was entangled in a criminal enterprise to obstruct justice by trying to stop Congress from certifying legal election results. The texts highlight just how unglued Hannity thought Trump was in late 2020 and early 2021. The host angrily referred to the president as basically being unreachable on the topic of the election. “Guys, we have a clear path to land the plane in 9 days,” Hannity frantically texted to Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows on Jan. 10. “He can’t mention the election again. Ever. I did not have a good call with

him today. And worse, I’m not sure what is left to do or say, and I don’t like not knowing if it’s truly understood. Ideas?” Days before the actual seige, Hannity was deeply anxious about the looming, Trump-made storm. On Jan. 5 he sent Meadows a note saying he was “very worried about the next 48 hours.” Hannity’s texts are telling because Fox News had worked feverishly for weeks to build up hysteria around the claims of a stolen election. “They laid the groundwork in the months leading up to the election for Trump to cry fraud, and once he did, they cheered on his cynical effort to subvert the vote and usher in the end of American democracy,” Media Matters’ Matt Gertz wrote one year ago. The latest Hannity text headlines come three weeks after it was revealed a laundry list of Fox News hosts anxiously texted Meadows on January 6, begging Trump to stop the deadly mob that was laying siege to the U.S. Capitol. “Please get him on TV,” the network’s Brian Kilmeade messaged. “Destroying everything you have accomplished.” Pleaded Laura Ingraham: “Mark, the president needs to tell people in the Capitol to go home. This is hurting all of us. He is destroying his legacy.” And from Sean Hannity, “Can he make a statement? Ask people to leave the Capitol?” All three have since moved aggressively to dismiss the violence that day at the US Capitol. Just last month, Kilmeade mocked news outlets for focusing too much on the insurrection inquiry. Thanks to the Jan. 6 committee we now know Fox hosts were frantic about the unfolding coup attempt, and demanded Trump stop making claims about the ‘stolen’ election. What will be the next Fox shoe to drop?

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The public is invited to the La PalmaCerritos Branch of the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) meeting on Thur., January 20, 2022, at the Cerritos Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be social time from 6:30 p.m. followed by a presentation by guest speaker, Maria Korcsmaros, at 7:00 p.m. Maria will tell her story about being “Kissed By A Shark Wellness” and about what happened to her as she describes as “My Journey into Advocacy.” Maria is the SoCal Chair of Shark Stewards, a Conservation non-profit from the San Francisco area that was founded in 2000 by Marine Biologist and adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco, David McGuire. As Director of Shark Stewards, David will also be present to answer any questions about Shark Stewards. . Korcsmaros is a certified professional fitness instructor, and a triathlete. She was training for an ironman triathlon competition when she was attacked by a great white shark on May 29, 2016, while swimming at Big Corona Beach in Corona Del Mar on Memorial Day weekend. She was bitten by an 8 to 10 ft. shark, two times in five seconds and suffered severe injuries and blood loss that was life-threatening. Lifeguards were nearby and pulled her out of the water and started first aid. She underwent four hours of surgery with two blood transfusions, and damage to ribs, pelvis, right triceps, lateral femoral nerve and liver. It is a miracle that she survived. Rather than being bitter from this experience, Maria turned her fear into advocacy. She met David McGuire shortly after surviving the shark attack and wanted to learn more about sharks. She joined his Shark Stewards team and learned that the

State Water Resources Control Board Adopts Water Restrictions as Drought Drags On For the second time in a decade, Californians will face mandatory restrictions governing their outdoor water use as the state endures another drought and conservation efforts have fallen short. The rules adopted Tuesday by the State Water Resources Control Board are fairly mild — no watering lawns for 48 hours after a rainstorm or letting sprinklers run onto the sidewalk— and could take effect as soon as the end of the month. Scofflaws could face $500 daily fines, though regulators say they expect such fines will be rare, as they were in the last drought. The action comes as Californians have failed to meet Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call for a voluntary 15% reduction in water use compared to last year. Between July and November, the state’s water usage went down just 6%. The new restrictions follow an extremely wet December that state officials warned may not continue during the winter months that normally are the state’s wettest. Weather patterns have become more unpredictable due to climate change and state climatologist Michael Anderson said forecasts show January, February and March could be drier than average. Earlier forecasts didn’t predict such a wet December, which saw record amounts of rain and snow in many areas. In midDecember, about 80% of the state was in extreme or exceptional drought conditions. By the end of the month only about a third was experiencing those conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor that tabulates conditions. Meanwhile, the

January 7, 2022

Woman Attacked by Shark is Now An Advocate

MARIA KORCSMAROS (r), Southern California Shark Stewards Chair and Race Director for Run4Sharks & Ocean Health Fair, at a run in Newport Beach. ocean’s ecosystem, sharks, and our planet are closely connected with our own health as humans. She learned that the oceans are at risk with plastics polluting and killing marine life and destroying reefs. She also learned that sharks are overfished and one third of sharks are threatened with extinction and that they are critical for maintaining the health of ocean ecosystems; she became an advocate to protect sharks. She joined the Shark Stewards to help protect sharks, reefs, other marine life and habitat. She is the Director of an Annual 5K/ 1 mile Fun Run, Run4Sharks & Ocean Health Fair in Newport Beach. The run raises funds to support the work of Shark Stewards to protect sharks and the ocean. Proceeds from the runs are used for youth ocean education. For more information, about becomstate Department of Water Resources announced Tuesday that recent storms will allow the resumption of hydropower generation at the Oroville Dam, which was halted in early August due to historically low lake levels. Despite the rain, significant parts of the state’s water system are still under stress from the extremely dry conditions earlier in 2021 that dropped many of California’s largest reservoirs to record and near-record lows. “Conserving water and reducing water waste are critical and necessary habits for everyone to adopt as we adjust to these uncertainties and we build resilience to climate change, so adopting emergency regulations now just makes sense,” said Eric Oppenheimer, chief deputy director for the state water board. “We need to be prepared for continued drought.” Northern California was wetter than Southern California in November and conserved significantly more water. Regions north of the San Joaquin River, including Sacramento and San Francisco, used between 17% and 26% less water than November 2020, while Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties that account for 55% of the state’s population used nearly 1% more, according to state data Among the water uses that won’t be allowed under the new rules: outdoor watering that results in excessive runoff into the street and sidewalks; using water for landscaping and irrigation during the 48 hours after storms that bring at least .25 inches (.63 centimeters) of rain; washing cars with hoses lacking shut-off nozzles; using potable water to wash driveways, sidewalks, buildings and patios and for street cleaning or to fill decorative fountains or lakes. There are some exceptions. For example, trees in street medians can be watered, while turf cannot. The rules take effect once an administrative review is completed.

Maria Korcsmaros ing a Shark Steward, contact Maria at m.korcsmaros@hotmail.com. Story and pictures by By Edna Ethington Though much of the U.S. West is in drought, no other western state has adopted statewide restrictions on residential water usage. Instead, it’s local governments and water agencies in places like Denver and Las Vegas setting policies about when people can water their lawns. For example, the Las Vegas region adopted restrictions on planting grass, including banning it in front yards, in an effort to save water. California adopted similar restrictions during the five-year drought that ended in 2017, and some cities and local water districts made them permanent. Such restrictions were just one piece of the state’s conservation approach, which also included incentives for Californians to rip up waterhungry lawns in favor of drought-resistant landscaping. Today, California’s overall water use is lower than it was when the last drought began. But that makes conservation trickier this time, because some of the easiest measures have already been adopted. State water board officials were unable to say how many of California’s nearly 40 million people are under such rules or exactly how much water they expect to save. Though the regulations include an ability to fine violators up to $500 per day, fines were rare last time around. The state has no plans to put “water cops” on the streets, Oppenheimer said, but he noted that during the last drought many local water districts beefed up staff to monitor conservation and compliance. The state also has a website where individuals can report their neighbors or others they see violating the rules. The complaints will be directed to the relevant local water agency. During California’s last drought, people engaged in so-called “ drought shaming ”, the process of publicly outing people who are wasting water by posting videos to social media.

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January 7, 2022

Norwalk Crash Kills Teenager and Mother

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THE GRISLY SCENE of the wreck at Studebaker and Foster, later reports said the driver who ran the light was drunk. A four-vehicle crash in an intersection in Norwalk on Sunday morning critically injured three people, killing two of them, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Around 10:40 a.m. on Jan. 2, officers responded to a call about a four vehicle accident at the intersection of Foster Road and Studebaker Road in Norwalk. A woman was speeding, hitting the car with the two victims and another car, authorities said. Another woman and a teenage girl in one of the cars were critically injured

in the crash, and were transported to the hospital. The 13-year-old girl, who was a passenger, died in the hospital, the LASD said. The girl's mother -- the woman in the car -- also later died. A third person in a different car was also transported in critical condition. The woman who was speeding when her car hit the victim's car has been arrested, authorities said. The intersection was closed for several hours for the investigation.

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15500 block of Alicante Rd. A utility truck was broken into during an overnight burglary on the 14300 block of Grayville Dr. Several power tools were stolen. Grand Theft A catalytic converter was reported stolen during an overnight theft on the 13800 block of Ratliffe St. An afternoon theft of a catalytic converter was reported on the 14200 block of Rosecrans Ave. A catalytic converter was reported stolen during an afternoon burglary on the 15600 block of Imperial Hwy. A late-night theft of a catalytic converter was reported on the 11800 block of La Mirada Blvd. Wire, computers, and a hydraulic pump were stolen during a late-night theft on the 16900 block of Knott Ave. Grand Theft Auto A van was reported stolen on the 15100 block of Mottley Dr.

Notable Arrests During a follow up investigation deputies detained and arrested an individual for their involvement in a catalytic converter thefts. A suspect was detained and arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. Ten suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations. Residential Burglary A late-night burglary was reported on the 11700 block of Broadfield Dr. The exact loss is yet to be determined. Vehicle Burglary A daytime burglary to a SUV was reported on the 15300 block of Ocaso Ave. A SUV was broken into on the

Crime Surge Misses La Mirada Staff Report There has been an increase in crime across the Gateway cities. Deputies logged 726 crimes of theft and violence during the first 11 months of 2021 exceeding the 718 crimes for 2020; however La Mirada is not seeing this upswing in crime. The good news is that violent crime has fallen 15.3% through November 30 from 85 to 72 and a decrease in aggravated assaults that were down 25.5% Violent crimes through November 30 2020 2021 Homicide 0 1 Rape 6 10 Robbery 25 20 Agg. Assault 55 41 All Violent Crimes 85 72 A small increase of 3.3% in crime overall was reported through the end of November 2021 due to a large increase in vehicle theft. There was one bright spot with a 20.2% reduction in burglaries to homes and businesses. It was

reported that the ‘dollar loss’ associated with crime in 2021 would likely be higher due to the rise in catalytic converter theft and auto theft when compared to theft from unlocked vehicles of previous years. Burglary Larceny Theft Vehicle Theft Arson All Property Crime

99 79 405 417 127 157 2 1 633 654

Many neighboring cities patrolled by deputies have seen alarming increases in crime in the past year including a 29% increase in Cerritos led by 90% more vehicle thefts and a 44% increase in robberies while Pico Rivera had seen violent crime jump 35%. The number of cities experiencing more crime outweighs the few cities that have seen it fall where the sheriff's department is under contract for police protection. Norwalk voters approved a one cent public safety sales tax last year and had had a 36% drop in violent crime. The City has deployed more resources which includes a ‘special problems team’ of deputies. When property crimes are factored in, crime has fallen more than 15% in Norwalk from the same time period of 2020.

Man Who Robbed Cerritos Trader Joes Pleads Guilty Staff Report A Huntington Park man was sentenced Monday to 21 years behind bars for carrying out a string of armed robberies or attempted armed robberies of Trader Joe's markets throughout the Southland -- two of which involved his son as the getaway driver. Gregory Johnson, 44, pleaded guilty in May to one federal count each of interference with commerce by robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Johnson admitted that during a threemonth crime spree starting in August 2020, he committed armed robberies of Trader Joe's grocery stores in Eagle Rock, Sherman Oaks, Chatsworth, Glendale, Pasadena, Monrovia, San Dimas, Culver City, Manhattan Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Cerritos, Brea, Santa Ana, Agoura Hills, Tustin and Irvine. After robbing the markets in Rancho Palos Verdes and Brea, Johnson returned

LosCerritosNews.net 7 hood Watch, current crime trends, and prevention tips. Zoom may be viewed on any computer, laptop, or mobile device. Users of tablets or smart phones will need to download the free Zoom app to participate. The use of cameras or microphones is not needed and participants will be able to ask questions via the text chat box. Meeting ID # 837 6636 7437 Passcode 847003 If you are interested in the Neighborhood Watch program or have additional questions, please contact Safety Education Officer Mary Cipres at mcipres@ cityoflamirada.org or at (562) 902-2986. weeks later to rob them again. He also attempted to rob Trader Joe's locations in Simi Valley and Corona. Prosecutors wrote that Johnson used a gun to control and instill fear in store employees and customers, leaving lasting emotional trauma on the victims. The defendant's "serious and violent criminal history" includes a prior armed robbery conviction in 2000 for robbing a Trader Joe's store, resulting in a 12-year sentence, according to the sentencing memorandum. He was on probation in several other cases when he committed the Trader Joe's robbery spree. Johnson and his 21-year-old son, Gregory E. Johnson, were arrested following the Chino Hills robbery on Dec. 4, 2020, after a witness gave authorities a description of their getaway vehicle and license plate. The younger Johnson admitted driving the getaway car in the Chino Hills and Chatsworth robberies, and was sentenced last month in Los Angeles federal court to two years behind bars. Prosecutors sometimes opt to file such cases in federal court rather than state court, which can result in longer prison sentences.

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Aggravated Assault 13500 Blk. Village Dr.: Suspect was pounding on victim’s resident front door, suspect reach into the door mounted mail slot, victim pepper sprayed suspect’s hand to no avail, suspect threw a rock through kitchen window, striking resident, suspect walked away, suspect has caused prior disturbances at victims’ residence. 239 Los Cerritos Ctr. Suspect is the mother of the minor victim, suspect punched victim in face and throat she was arrested. 239 Los Cerritos Ctr., restaurant: Victim was using his phone when suspect approached him and began talking to him. Suspect asked victim if he could see his phone. when victim showed suspect his phone, suspect punched him and took his phone away from him. Suspect arrested.

20100 Blk. Pioneer Bl.: Victim parked and exited his vehicle, suspect approached victim and told victim to give him his keys. Victim refused, suspect pinned victim in the doorway of his vehicle and pulled the keys from his hand. Suspect drove away in victim’s vehicle Grand Theft 12900 Park Plaza Dr., watches stolen 12700 Center Ct. Dr., catalytic convert Los Cerritos Ctr., catalytic converter Grand Theft Auto 12800 Blk. Andy 2003 GMC, recovered 11100 Candor St. 2008 BMW, not recovered 12700 Center Court St., Ford, recovrd 12700 Towne Ctr Chevy n/recovered. 13900 Artesia 1999 Ford truck, recov.

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Turning the Light on Human Trafficking

La Mirada Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners 2021 The City of La Mirada held its annual Holiday Home Decorating Program to "encourage the community to spread holiday cheer." This year, volunteer judges viewed every block in La Mirada from December 1 through December 12. The following La Mirada homes were recognized for their festive holiday displays:

FAIR TRADE items displayed from the February 2020 meeting at St. Irenaeus. By Rosemary Lewallen St. Irenaeus’ Health Ministry’s Bridge of Light: Human Trafficking to Human Triumph Ministry invites area residents to join their 2022 Solidarity Walk and Prayer Vigil from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Monday, February 7th to honor human trafficking victims. The event will be held at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress, CA 90630. The Solidarity Walk and Prayer Vigil will begin with Taize prayer in the church. Then, everyone will walk in a candlelit procession to several stations where we will turn on the light to recognize victims hidden in plain sight. We will shine our light to reveal the causes of human trafficking, how our purchases affect the lives of others, the ways men, women, and children are victimized in sex and labor trafficking, and how laborers are exploited

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FR. FREDERICK speaking to the 2019 procession members. and trapped in farms, factories, and ships. We will conclude our Vigil walk to the Education Building where a short presentation will take place. Please join us in prayerful solidarity to shine light on the darkness of human trafficking and learn how to fight this heinous crime. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Monica Kovach, Chair of Bridge of Light Ministry, at 310-4906113.

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Grow Herbs Indoors for Year-round Enjoyment By Melinda Myers Grow a few of your favorite herbs indoors, harvest and enjoy. Select a variety of herbs you and your family enjoy and use for cooking, decoration, or fragrance. Basil, chives, cilantro, oregano, marjoram, mint, parsley, sage and thyme are some of the easier herbs to grow indoors. Purchase plants or seeds from your local garden center, favorite garden catalog or produce section of the grocery store. Most herbs need six to eight hours of bright light each day. Windows work, but you can increase success with artificial lights; 14 to 16 hours a day keeping lights 6 to 12” above the plants. You will find lots of energy efficient and stylish options for just about any space. They can be placed on the kitchen counter or a small table. Combine plants that have the same growing requirements to ensure success. You can place each herb plant in its own container. Growing individual plants in their own container allows you to provide the specific care and transplanting. Select containers with drainage holes or reduce maintenance and increase success with self-watering containers. Fill the container with a well-drained quality potting mix. Many contain a slow-release fertilizer, providing weeks of nutrients for your plants. Water the containers thoroughly whenever the top inch of soil is dry; place pebbles in the tray to elevate the pot above any water that collects in the saucer or tray. This means less work for you and better growing conditions for

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Redistricting Cerritos College

The Cerritos Community College District is redistricting. Redistricting is the process of adjusting District lines every 10 years after the release of the U.S. Census. GROW HERBS indoors with artificial lights; 14 to 16 hours a day keeping lights 6 to 12” above the plants. You will find lots of energy efficient and stylish options for just about any space. the plant. Incorporate a slow-release fertilizer or use a dilute solution of any indoor houseplant fertilizer once the nutrients in the potting mix are spent. Follow label directions and do not overdo as too much fertilizer can harm your plants. Begin harvesting most herbs when they reach six to eight inches in height and as needed. Use a sharp pair of garden scissors, snips, or hand pruners. Make cuts above a set of healthy leaves so the remaining plant is neater and tidier in appearance. As the plant grows, you will be able to harvest larger quantities and more often. Start with a few of your favorite herbs and expand your collection as you gain experience. Soon you will be confident and eager to try more challenging favorites. Melinda Myers was commissioned by Gardener’s Supply for her expertise to write this article. Her web site is MelindaMyers.com.

We want public feedback. • January 12 1st Public Hearing and Discussion of Draft Maps • January 19 2nd Public Hearing on Draft Maps • February 9 Consideration of Vote on Revised Trustee Areas • February 16 Consideration of Vote on Revised Trustee Areas (if needed) • February 28 Deadline to adopt map

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605 LEAGUE BASKETBALL

ARTESIA BASKETBALL SWEEPS JOHN GLENN TO BEGIN 605 LEAGUE ACTION By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter It’s no secret that the John Glenn High boys basketball team has improved tremendously this season, sporting a .500 record as it ventured into Artesia High’s gymnasium this past Tuesday night for the 605 League opener. Even though the Eagles have not defeated the Pioneers in at least over two decades, some think this might be the best chance to end that drought. However, that would not be the case on this night as the Pioneers had enough to put together a 54-36 victory, improving to 13-4 overall. The 54 points marked the fewest points scored against the Eagles since Jan. 25, 2013, a 47-42 decision. “We’re down a couple of guys; obviously Covid is affecting everyone, so we just wanted to get this one in,” said Artesia head coach Jeff Myles. “First of all, it was a good thing. We came out kind of slow and kind of sloppy. But the guys kind of stuck to the game plan and in the second half, we made a couple of adjustments and got the win.” Glenn scored the first three points before a three-pointer from freshman Cayden Del Rosario tied the game over two minutes into the contest. That would be the beginning of a 9-0 run that jumped started the Pioneers, who began the week ranked second in the CIF-Southern

Section Division 4AA poll. But even though Glenn wouldn’t score consecutive baskets in the first half, it remained within three possessions, somewhat of a delight to first-year head coach Sam Abebe, but a little of a concern to Myles. Artesia was up 2314 at the half and had an eight-point lead 40 seconds into the second half before a 6-0 run pretty much ensured the Pioneers would come away with the win. They shot 50 percent from the field in the third quarter despite the Eagles, ranked eighth in Division 5A, scoring one fewer point than it did the entire first half. “I think in the first half, we missed a couple of bunnies, so it made the score a little closer than it was,” Myles said. “[Junior] Steve [Anderson] and [sophomore] Aaron [Banks] haven’t played in about two weeks, so those guys were rusty, and it showed early. In the second half, they kind of settled down, made those shots and the shots went in.” “At the end of the first quarter, [I told] my guys to hold the ball because I wanted to go into half down nine,” Abebe said. “I

know a couple of open-made threes on a couple of kickouts…we can get back into the game real easy.” Consecutive baskets from Glenn senior Natanael Jacobo made it 38-27 with 2:24 left in the third quarter. But the Eagles (6-7 overall) wouldn’t get closer as the hosts quickly went on a 13-2 run over the next 4:34. Anderson, who had been a starter all season but missed the three games played in San Diego at The Holiday Classic, came off the bench to score 15 points while senior Yutong Zhang added 13 points and had four steals. Sophomore Zion Staples pitched in with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Glenn, who had eight players, three of which were called up from the junior varsity team, was led by Jacobo’s 15 points and three steals while junior Sebastian Figueroa added 10 points and six rebounds. “We had a chance; we had a chance to win that game,” Abebe said. “I think we only hit one or two perimeter shots tonight. It was a struggle tonight to get shots to go into the basket. With this team,

unfortunately, they have fallen in love with [the] three-ball. When the three-balls aren’t going down, they seem to not know how to get points.” “That’s probably the best Glenn team I’ve seen in a while,” Myles said. “They played hard, they ran some good stuff on offense and defense, and it looks like [Abebe] is coaching them up; real, real intense. I think Glenn is going to be a team that you can’t look over. I know back in the days, some teams looked at Glenn and they [knew] it was an automatic win. But hat’s off to them; they played us tough.” Prior to the game, the Artesia girls were shorthanded, but it didn’t matter as the Pioneers crushed the Eagles 55-6, snapping a three-game slide to improve to 10-6 overall. Artesia, ranked 15th in Division 4AA, scored the first 16 points of the game until freshman Maritza Corona put the Eagles (0-13) on the board. Artesia would then score the next 36 points before Corona scored her second of three baskets with 64 seconds remaining in the game. “It’s a new year, so it’s good to officially now start league,” said Artesia assistant coach Que Vanhook. “We’re not a full strength as far as everyone [coming] back [from Covid protocols]. But it feels good to be back and finally competing.” Artesia has not played since Dec. 21 as its scheduled game with University High on Dec. 30 was cancelled. The Pioneers

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NORWALK’S YOUTH BEGINNING TO TURN IT AROUND, ENDS TOURNAMENT AND MONTH ON HIGH NOTE By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter ANAHEIM-When you have a team of only three returning players from the previous season, none of whom are seniors, sometimes all it takes is one tournament to jump charge the team. That’s what was facing the Norwalk High boys basketball team as it ended December winning the final two games of the Colony Tournament, hosted by Anaheim High. Last Wednesday, Norwalk eased past Norte Vista High 60-41, then held on to edge Loara High 56-53 last Thursday morning to improve to 6-12 at the time, bringing a smile to the face of head coach Brent Campanelli, who called the latest win tough. “I thought we played well on Monday [and] Tuesday, I thought we were really showing ourselves,” Campanelli said. “Yesterday and today, we talked a lot about just pride, and so I thought they really showed a lot of pride.” The first half against the Saxons was as close as it could be with Norwalk’s largest lead being five points at 11-6 with 1:19 left in the opening quarter and the Saxons holding a two-point lead four times. There were seven ties and five lead changes and by halftime, the Lancers were up 23-21. Sophomore Zach Powell, who has been a bright spot all season in his first as a varsity player, had 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal in the first half while sophomore Robert Salazar added seven first quarter points along with three steals. Norwalk opened the second half in grand fashion as the defense held Loara without a field goal for the first 3:58 while getting a three-pointer from junior Aytin Reyes 34 seconds in to begin

the scoring. The Lancers would begin to pull away late in the third quarter with a 9-2 run, highlighted by another threepointer from Reyes, then his first steal and assist on a Powell basket. “We’ve been in this situation all year where we string a good half together,” Campanelli said. “With a young team and an inexperienced team, this is sort of the process. In the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen ourselves in these situations getting better at it. So, I think today was just an opportunity to grow and play well in that moment and the guys took a step towards doing it. “Also, having [assistant] coach [Jim] Webster on the bench is a blessing and he suggested a zone,” he continued. “We had been talking about it, so we took a shot, mixed it up and I think it threw off Loara’s rhythm a little bit, which helped us out.” The Lancers had a 10-point lead heading into the final stanza and even though the Saxons got to within four points on two occasions, Norwalk was able to increase its lead to 13 points with 3:44 left to play on a Powell basket. That ended a 9-2 run but Campanelli still wasn’t ready to smile as he would see Lorrenze San Diego hit a three-pointer, followed by a basket from Elias Farhat to make it a an eight-point game with 1:21 remaining. After Powell scored with 75 seconds remaining, Juan Baez and Remy Ybarra scored about 10 seconds apart and just like that, it was 56-50 with 1:02 left to play. While Norwalk missed on three straight one and one situations over the next 28 seconds, Loara took advantage

and made things interesting when Duke Huynh drained a three-pointer with nine seconds left. To add more drama to the game, two more missed free throws with 4.8 seconds left allowed the Saxons the chance to send the game to overtime. But they were unable to get a get a shot off. “I haven’t felt comfortable in a game all year, and I think that’s part of the growing process,” Campanelli said of the 13-point lead. “Like I said, there was a lot of pride and energy and commitment in that second half. We just rode the wave and try to let guys have some trust in each other and learn through the experience. But no, I wasn’t comfortable. “It’s in the guys’ hands and you really hope they knock down a free throw,” Campanelli later said. “They still committed to the defensive end and those are nerve wracking times. We’ve struggled to score as it is, so when we miss easy ones and we miss free throws, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves. But they fought through it and stayed committed on defense, got some rebounds and finished it out.” Powell ended the game with a gamehigh 22 points, one off his career-high, had six rebounds and three steals while Salazar added 10 points, four rebounds and three steals. The Lancers shot 50 percent from the field in the game, which came on the heels of a 49 percent shooting performance the previous day against Norte Vista High. In that contest, the Lancers never trailed and increased its nine-point first quarter lead to 15 by halftime. Norwalk

then put the game away in the third quarter, going on a pair of 9-2 runs and as the game reached the fourth quarter, it was 49-20. Powell scored 14 points, grabbed five rebounds and had a pair of assists and steals while sophomore Yahir Martinez also had 14 points with three steals. Out of a possible 19 games on Norwalk’s original schedule, the team has played 18 with a Dec. 16 home contest with John Glenn High rescheduled for Wednesday. Norwalk also played three games in the Bellflower Tournament (Dec. 6-11) but added a Dec. 13 game at Whittier High game. “Big shout out to our administration,” Campanelli said. “Our community and our parents have really tried to take it seriously. We’re doing the best we can, but we’ve been hit like everybody and we’re not going to make an excuse because you just can’t do that. Today, we had 10 [players]; yesterday we had eight or nine and the day before that we had eight. We’re just trying to get through it and guys are doing the best they can. If they feel ill, they stay home and we just roll.” Norwalk fell to California High 6551 on the road this past Wednesday and travelled to Workman High on Jan. 6 ahead of the city rival game. After that, six games remain on the regular season docket, all in Suburban League play. However, the first home game of those six league contests won’t come until Jan. 28. “As long as we keep growing and getting better, I think the sky’s the limit because we are so young and inexperienced,” Campanelli said. “But it’s good to string a few [wins] together. I don’t think we’ve won two in a row all year. It’s just growing confidence and hopefully we can play better next week.”

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V.C. GIRLS BASKETBALL FINDS WAY TO LEAVE TOURNAMENT ON A THREEGAME WINNING STREAK By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter

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Editor’s note: Any scheduled games for the upcoming week are subject to being canceled or postponed at any time after time of press due to Covid protocols. GARDEN GROVE-The Valley Christian High girls basketball team hasn’t recovered from the unexpected departure of former head coach Anthony Roldan a week before the regular season began. The Defenders had lost their first 11 games and are off to the program’s worst start since the 2012-2013 season. But the team found a way to end December on a high note, winning the last three games of the Garden Grove Tournament, including a 50-16 win over Capistrano Valley High last Thursday evening. The 50 points ties a season high the team has scored all season and just the eighth time in the first 16 games V.C. has scored at least 30 points. “I think they’re figuring out who they want to be,” said V.C. interim head coach Dan Leffler. “It’s taken a while since coach Roldan has departed. We’re not over that, but we’re moving in the right direction. Now it’s about basketball and I think they want to play to win; they’re playing hard.”

V.C. scored the first six points of the game and never looked back, outscoring Capo Valley 15-3 in the opening stanza while attempting 29 shots from the field and held a 36-9 halftime lead, thanks to the play of seniors Gillian Doplemore (11 points, 13 rebounds) and Karon Warren (11 points, four steals) in the half. The former would score two points in the third quarter while the latter didn’t play the final 16 minutes. “Karon Warren is obviously a huge asset for us defensively,” Leffler said. “We’re not a stellar offensive team, so we have to score baskets on defense, and we need Karon and Gillian to pick up the slack for us so we don’t have to get the half court set.” Four of the five starters didn’t play in the fourth quarter, but four bench players continued to keep the shooting and rebounding going despite both teams combining for five points in the final stanza. Just in the fourth quarter alone, junior Meghan Patterson had five rebounds and freshman Chayse Chambers grabbed another four boards while blocking one shot and assisting on the team’s lone basket, which came from junior Katherine Theberg-Torres 34 seconds into the quarter. In total, V.C. crashed the boards to the tune of 54 rebounds with Doplemore getting 18 of them and Patterson an-

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played with five varsity players and three freshmen who were called up from the lower levels and were paced by senior Esja Shriver, who had 14 points and seven rebounds. Senior Sydnee McKee added 13 points and seven rebounds while senior Jordan Manning and junior Alana Pascua each had 10 points with the latter grabbing 10 rebounds along with five steals. Shriver’s 14 points marked just the third time this season she has reached double figures. “Tonight, she definitely stepped up and filled our point guard spot that’s out right now,” Vanhook said. “This season, her whole confidence has turned around and she’s given us a boost. She has a motor to where she can go off on any given night. I think she’s developing into a really great scorer and point guard for us, and I’m excited for her.” Both Artesia teams are scheduled to visit Cerritos High tonight before hosting Oxford Academy on Tuesday while the Glenn squads are slated to entertain Whitney High tonight before going to Pioneer High on Tuesday. In addition, the Glenn boys team has a makeup game at Baldwin Park High on Saturday and at Norwalk High on Wednesday. “You can never overlook anybody, especially Cerritos,” Myles said. “These guys have known each other probably since middle school, so it’s always going to be tough. Yeah, they might be down, but it’s Cerritos and guys are going to get up for the game. If we can get the game in, it’s going to be a good one.” “I’m a confident player and I’m a confident coach and I’m confident in my team,” Abebe said. “I know they’re not used to having this kind of success. I’ve had a lot of players tell me that. I have 100 percent confidence we’re going to make the playoffs. I have 100 percent confidence that we’re going to be a top three team in this league.”

Twitter about finding AirTags on their cars and in their belongings. There is growing concern that the devices may be abetting a new form of stalking, which privacy groups predicted could happen when Apple introduced the devices in April. Some authorities have begun to take a closer look at the threat posed by AirTags. One police department recently warned of the tracking potential of the devices after an AirTag was found on a car. In other states, a local police department said that it had investigated five incidents of thieves placing AirTags on “highend vehicles so they can later locate and steal them.” The AirTag product page on Apple’s website notes that the devices are “designed to discourage unwanted tracking” and that they will play a sound after a certain amount of time of not detecting the device to which they are paired. The LA Times reported about a girl that was at a friend’s home in Los Angeles when she received a notification on her iPhone: “AirTag Detected Near You.” The 24-year-old didn’t own and AirTag, nor did the friends she was with. The notification on her phone said the AirTag had first been spotted with her four hours earlier. A map of the AirTag’s history showed the girl’s travels in her car as she drove across the city. “I felt so violated,” she said. “Who’s tracking me? What was their intent with me? It was scary.” Apple says they are secure but AirTags present a “uniquely harmful” threat because of the number of Apple products that allow for more exact monitoring of people’s movements. True to form, Apple automatically turned every iOS device into part of the network that AirTags use to report the location of an AirTag. The network that Apple has access to is larger and more powerful than that used by the other trackers. It’s

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other 10. “We put ourselves in a precarious spot because we don’t make a lot of shots,” Leffler said. “So then we might be padding the stats, some would say. I think that’s got to be the key for us because if we don’t shoot the ball well, we have to get a second chance. That, and when they shoot and miss, it’s got to be one and done. So, we’ve been working on that; we’ve been working on boxing out, trying to make sure we get rebounds.” V.C. began the last week of the month with a 68-24 loss to Brea Olinda High before knocking off Garden Grove High 48-22 and Temecula Valley High 4222. Doplemore scored 52 points in the tournament while senior Samantha Sims and senior Keiana Harvey had 26 and 18 points respectively in the four games. Theberg-Torres also had 18 points in the tournament. “I wanted to finish what we started, which was we won two games before this [tournament] and now its three in this tournament,” Leffler said. “I knew when the bracket got realigned, we had a good chance to have some success and I think that helps us. We needed to build some confidence that they could believe that they could play. I think we did that.” This past Tuesday, the Defenders beat Calvary Chapel Downey High 39-8 and the next night, they faced Westminster High at home. V.C. begins Olympic League play tonight at Maranatha High and will entertain Whittier Christian High on Tuesday. “We’re not new to this at Valley Christian,” Leffler said. “We’ve had

some experience through the pandemic first time with how we played and how we stay healthy. We do a lot of selfawareness with our teams and a lot of it comes from the athletic office. It’s all about them; they want to play. So, I put a lot of heat on them to make good choices and who they’re hanging with to make sure that we keep doing what we’re doing. They’ve done a wonderful job and we’ve been really fortunate. “The goal is always to make the playoffs, and the Olympic League is tough,” Leffler later said. “But I think as we start to catch a little momentum, we’re moving in the right direction. A top three spot would be great for us and extend the life of the season.” In other girls basketball action, Cerritos High (7-4) postponed is 605 League opener against Oxford Academy this past Tuesday and is scheduled to host Artesia High tonight before going to Whitney High on Tuesday. The Dons have not played since Dec. 18. Gahr High lost its San Gabriel Valley League opener to Downey High 50-26 this past Wednesday to drop to 3-16 overall. The Gladiators will host Dominguez High tonight and Lynwood High on Wednesday. Norwalk High dropped a 48-28 decision to California High this past Wednesday for fifth straight setback. The Lancers (11-7) will visit El Modena High on Saturday and Sierra Vista High on Monday. Whitney postponed this past Tuesday’s game with Pioneer High but will take its 12-2 record into Glenn tonight. The Wildcats are ranked 16th in the CIFSouthern Section Division 3AA poll.

more powerful for tracking and more dangerous for stalking.” Apple spokesman, Alex Kirschner, said in a statement that the company takes customer safety “very seriously” and is “committed to AirTag’s privacy and security.” He said the small devices have features that inform users if an unknown AirTag might be with them and that deter bad actors from using an AirTag for nefarious purposes. Apple says if users ever feel their safety is at risk, contact local law enforcement who will work with Apple to provide any available information about the unknown AirTag, such as the owner’s name. But it has been reported that some people were unable to find the associated AirTags they were notified of and said the police do not always take reports of the notifications on their phones seriously. One person was told by a police dispatcher that her situation was a nonemergency and that if she wanted to file a report she’d have to bring the device with her to the station. She didn’t want to wait and disposed of it after taking several photos. In June, Apple issued an update to AirTags to cause them to start beeping within a day of being away from their linked devices, down from three days. But most stated they don’t beep very loudly. If you own an Android, your phone cannot detect an unwanted AirTag. Recently, Apple released an Android app that can scan for AirTags — but you have to download it and use it. Called Tracker Detect, users can download to receive notifications, though that’s not a universal solution. CNET published an article describing other ways to protect yourself: Manually search yourself The most basic form of protection is to manually search yourself and your car for places where an AirTag may have been slipped -- the pockets of your clothes or bags, or under cushions, for example. However, this isn’t the most effective, since AirTags are so small and can be easily hidden.

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demic are pushing more people into homelessness. In a presentation to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, LAHSA released the results of the 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, which showed 58,936 people in Los Angeles County experiencing homelessness, representing a 12% rise from last year’s point-in-time count of 52,765. The city of Los Angeles saw a 16% rise to 36,300. The homeless crisis response system helped 21,631 people move into permanent housing throughout 2019. Ninety-two percent of the people placed in permanent housing through the system in 2016 and 2017 stayed housed through the end of 2018 and did not return to homelessness. Although thousands of people were permanently housed, even more fell into homelessness due to economic forces and the interlocking systems of foster care, mental health, criminal justice, and the housing market, outpacing the results. “Homelessness in Los Angeles County is a crisis every day,” said Heidi Marston, executive director of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. “We have to respond to it with daily urgency while we redesign this institution to be strong and flexible enough to deliver that response at the scale of need. We need world-class data systems, we need strategies and actions rooted in racial equity, we need constant flexibility in our approach and renewal of our partnerships, and we need to do it all while keeping in our hearts the humanity and vulnerability of every person we serve.” Following the advice of public health officials, LAHSA did not conduct an Unsheltered Count in 2021 to protect the 8,000 volunteers needed to complete the count each year from CoVid-19. The agency is planning to resume the Unsheltered Count January 25, 26, and 27 covering LA County. The homelessness crisis is part of

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Matt Mauser & The Pete Jacobs Big Band at CCPA By popular demand, vocalist-guitarist Matt Mauser returns to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA), accompanied by The Pete Jacobs Big Band in a musical tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra. Catch them on Friday, January 21 at 8:00 PM. Tickets start at $40 and are available at the CCPA Ticket Office and cerritoscenter.com In a professional entertainment career that spanned more than 60 years, Sinatra cemented his enduring appeal and timelessness, continuing to appeal to the masses even after his death in 1998. Paying homage to Sinatra and his timeless roster of hits, they will perform Ol’ Blue Eyes’ biggest tunes, which include That’s Life; Come Fly With Me;

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APN: 8022-008-008 TS No: CA07000224-21-1 TO No: 210502750-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 May 21, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EX-PLANATION 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 Finan-cial 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 May 30, 2007 as Instrument No. 20071299733, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles Coun-ty, California, executed by CARMEN J TEJADA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of HOME CAPITAL FUNDING 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 designa-tion, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 11138 DUNE STREET, NORWALK, CA 90650 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 $348,256.79 (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 associa-tion 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 issu-ance 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 ex-istence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insur-ance 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 Sec-tion 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, CA07000224-21-1. 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 CA07000224-21-1 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 pro-fessional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: December 21, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000224-21-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Author-ized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES IN-FORMATION 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 79188, Pub Dates: 12/31/2021, 1/7/2022, 1/14/2022, LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINIS-TER ESTATE OF: HERNANDO M. MAGALLANES CASE NO. 21STPB11879 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may other-wise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HERNANDO M. MAGALLANES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANA LOURDES R. MAGALLANES in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANA LOURDES R. MAGALLANES be ap-pointed as Special Administrator to adminis-ter the estate of the decedent. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/20/22 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the peti-tion, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objec-tions with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate as-sets or of any petition or account as provid-ed in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner EUGENE A. GLEASON III - SBN 096415 GLEASON LAW OFFICES 15651 E. IMPERIAL HWY., SUITE 202A LA MIRADA CA 90638 12/31/21, 1/7, 1/14/22 CNS-3542170# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

APN: 7009-008-055 TS No: CA07000331-21-1 TO No: 210502751-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 July 16, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 24, 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 July 23, 2008 as Instrument No. 20081313868, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by ANGEL LEMUS, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY 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: 11864 163RD ST, NORWALK, CA 90650 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 $375,110.46 (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, CA07000331-21-1. 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 CA07000331-21-1 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. CA07000331-21-1 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 702659-7766 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 79186, Pub Dates: 12/31/2021, 1/7/2022, 1/14/2022, LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

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CITY OF COMMERCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMIT APPLICATION AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO 7## Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 65867, 65090, and 6061, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A PUBLIC HEARING to be held on January 19, 2022 before the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce for the consideration of an Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement to replace Development Agreement No. 727 [Commercial Cannabis Permit] for Commercial Cannabis Activities. Project Description: Development Agreement No. 727 allows for Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution and Non-Storefront Delivery of commercial cannabis products at 6915 E. Slauson Ave, CA 90040. The amended and restated Development Agreement would include a change of ownership. A copy of the proposed amended and restated Development Agreement with all proposed amendments will be available on the City’s website and with the City Clerk’s Office. The following is the address for the proposed new location: Environmental Determination: The request for an Amended and Restated Development Agreement has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code, § 21080, subd. (b)(9); Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, Ch. 3, § 15301 [Class 1, “Existing Facilities”]). This section specifically applies to small additions, expansions, or alterations to existing structures where there is negligible or no expansion of the use. In this case, the request includes a request to establish an Amended and Restated Development Agreement. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION SAID PUBLIC HEARING MEETING: A virtual meeting will be held via Teleconference during a Special Planning Commission hearing on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement to replace Development Agreement No. 727 will be heard. Instructions for Teleconference access are provided below: Call in phone number: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 936 8760 5928 Password: 838914 Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge this amended and restated development agreement in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the hearing. Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that members of the Commerce City Planning Commission will participate in meetings telephonically and/or via the internet. Said meeting will be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and AB 361, which allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body, provided the legislative body adopts a resolution making certain findings. On December 7, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution making the required findings to continue holding remote public meetings. Further, in the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, and restricting gatherings of over ten (10) people, due to the health risks associated with COVID-19 pursuant to Federal, State and County orders, directives and/or guidelines, this meeting will be telephonically accessible to the public. Members of the public may participate by calling in to the number provided herein. City Manager Edgar Cisneros Published at Los Cerritos Community News, January 7, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California will hold a second public hearing to receive public input and testimony regarding proposed re-alignment of the electoral districts for election to the Board (director divisions). The Board will consider plans based on the 2020 Census, presented by the District’s demographic consultant, as well as additional plans that the public may present. The second public hearing will be held on January 5, 2022. This public hearing will take place as part of a special Board of Directors meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m. All of the public hearings are open to the public and will be held via teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. Please view WRD’s website for information about how to participate: https://www.wrd.org/ The Board anticipates acting at the close of this public hearing in January to select a preferred director division plan for final adoption by the Board. If no decision is made at this meeting, the Board will act at their regularly scheduled board meeting on January 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. For more information on the District’s redistricting process, please contact Angelina Mancillas at (562) 921-5521. Published at LCCN 12/24/21

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2021-01347 Loan No.: SLS-022421 APN: 7050-013-038 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/1/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: TAE KYONG KANG AND MYO SOON KANG, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: SUPERIOR LOAN SERVICING Recorded 12/11/2020 as Instrument No. 20201630977 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 1/21/2022 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $619,148.01 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11441 Gonsalves Street Cerritos, Ca 90703 A.P.N.: 7050-013-038 “As Is Where Is” The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021 -01347. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you arc an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (714) 730-2727, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021-01347 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: 12/23/2021 SUPERIOR LOAN SERVICING, BY ASSET DEFAULT MANAGEMENT, INC., AS AGENT FOR TRUSTEE 7525 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Canoga Park, California 91303 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Julie Taberdo, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer A-4739401 12/31/2021, 01/07/2022, 01/14/2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cerritos City Council will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter: Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING THE 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA WATER CODE SECTIONS 10610 THROUGH 10657. This public hearing will be conducted in-person in the Cerritos City Council Chamber, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, California, 90703. To protect public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and in compliance with the current Los Angeles County Health Officer Order and City of Cerritos COVID-19 Safety Plan, the City Council Chamber will be open to the public. As authorized by State of California Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20, and N-08-21, and subsequently by Assembly Bill 361 (Chapter 165, Statutes of 2021), this meeting may also be conducted via teleconference, if necessary. The meeting will also air live on Cerritos TV3 and will be streamed over the City of Cerritos website at www.cerritos.us. A copy of the related agenda report will be available for download from the website on the Friday prior to the public hearing. Public comments can be provided in-person at the meeting or via email to city_clerk@cerritos.us or by hard copy to the Office of the City Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number in the subject line of the email or hard copy document. All written correspondence received by the 3:00 p.m. deadline will be distributed to the legislative body prior to the meeting. During the meeting, your name and summary comments will be read into the record. The document will be retained with the public record of the meeting. If you challenge the above mentioned item and related actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence emailed to the Office of the prior to the public hearing. Any person interested in this matter may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 916-1248 for additional information and/or appear at the hearing in person or by agent and be heard. Dated: December 31, 2021 and January 7, 2022. /s/Vida Barone, City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/7/22

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CITY OF COMMERCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 6364 Zindell Street (Veterans Park) and 7316 E. Gage Avenue Specific Plan No. 21-01, Zone Change 21-01, General Plan Amendment 21-01, Site Plan Approval, Master Sign Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map NO. 83334, Development Agreement, and Consideration of an EIR (SCH# 2019080312) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING to be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, before the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce to consider the proposed Modelo Project (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”). Project Description: The proposed Project involves the demolition of the existing Veterans Memorial Park located at 6364 Zindell Street, and an adjacent vacant parcel at 7316 E. Gage Avenue (collectively, the “Project Site”), and the redevelopment of the Project Site to accommodate a mixeduse residential development. The proposed Project would include the construction of up to 850 residential units, up to 165,000 square feet of commercial uses, a new public community center and museum, and approximately five acres of park and open space. Additionally, due to the previous use of the Project Site as a landfill, the Project would include the remediation of the entire Project Site to allow for safe implementation of the Project, consisting of excavation of the impacted soil pursuant to a Remedial Action Plan overseen by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. As part of its action, the Planning Commission will consider the following requests: A Development Agreement; General Plan Amendment (to change the land use designation from Public Facilities and Commercial Manufacturing to Public Open Space, Commercial Retail, and Residential with the corresponding Specific Plan zone); An associated Zone Change and Zoning Map amendment to reflect the new Specific Plan zoning for the Project site; A Specific Plan to establish the uses and development standards for the Project Site, a Project Master Signage Plan; a Vesting Tentative Tract Map; a Site Plan per the City’s Municipal Code § 19.39.680; and the Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq. and the Guidelines set forth in the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000, et seq. (“CEQA”). Environmental Determination: Consistent with State CEQA Guidelines §15087, a Notice of Availability of the Draft EIR was sent to agencies and interested parties on July 16, 2020, and the Draft EIR was circulated for a 45-day public review period from July 16, 2020 to August 31, 2020. Additionally, in accordance with the Safer at Home Orders by the State of California and the County of Los Angeles, the City hosted a public meeting on the Project Site on August 1, 2020, at Veterans Memorial Park. The City received 19 comment letters on the Draft EIR during the 2020 public review period. The City has prepared responses to all comments received consistent with State CEQA Guidelines §15088. The Final EIR consists of the Draft EIR, comments received on the Draft EIR, a list of commenters, the City’s responses to comments, the clarification and errata for the Draft EIR, appendices, and all other information required by the CEQA Guidelines § 15132. A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program was prepared and will be considered by the Planning Commission. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION SAID SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING: A virtual meeting will be held via Teleconference for the Planning Commission on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., at which time members of the public who wish to speak on the proposed Project will be heard. (See Back of this page) Instructions for Teleconference access are provided below:

City Manager Edgar Cisneros Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/7/2022

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Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge this amended and restated development agreement in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the hearing. Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that members of the Commerce City Planning Commission will participate in meetings telephonically and/or via the internet. Said meeting will be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and AB 361, which allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body, provided the legislative body adopts a resolution making certain findings. On October 5, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution making the required findings to continue holding remote public meetings. Further, in the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, and restricting gatherings of over ten (10) people, due to the health risks associated with COVID-19 pursuant to Federal, State and County orders, directives and/or guidelines, this meeting will be telephonically accessible to the public. Members of the public may participate by calling in to the number provided herein. Jose D. Jimenez, Director of Economic Development and Planning Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/7/2022 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

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The 67th Assembly District the commission put HG in does not match HG's demographics.

HAWAIIAN GARDENS

Hawaiian Gardens

The 45th Congressional District the commission put HG in does not match HG's demographics.

HAWAIIAN GARDENS from page 1 the community, like affordable healthcare, immigration reform, and more, may become nonexistent. There was a much better option, the 42nd Congressional District., map below. Communities of interest? The 42nd includes a part of Long Beach and Lakewood, both of whom border Hawaiian Gardens. It also includes cities easily accessible by Hawaiian Garden's residents using the 605 freeway, the major north/ south freeway slicing through central Los Angeles county. Voting Rights Act? South Gate, Downey, Bell Gardens, Bell, and Huntington Park are in the 42nd and average

51.2% Latino, more aligned with Hawaiian Garden's racial makeup of 78%. Bell Gardens, Bell, and Huntington Park average 80% Hispanic. The Commission could have easily moved Hawaiian Gardens into the new 45th, and no one would have objected, and the City would have been in a much better position. Thoughtful? Moving HG into the 45th would have moved the City on the other side of the San Gabriel River, creating a perfect border between the two districts. That is the way it is with HG, ignored (except by this newspaper), highly Hispanic and in the gray area of Los Angeles, always treated like the shoemaker's stepchild.

#### But the Commission was not done, applying their same twisted logic to the new 67th Assembly District HG was thrown into. Communities of Interest? Hawaiian Gardens is included with Cypress and Fullerton and Buena Park, 14 miles away. Voting Rights Act? The District is only 30.2% Latino, and Hawaiian Gardens skews that number with their high

I guess the Commission had an obsession with the San Gabriel River. Sadly, this is how the City has been treated for decades, known as a ganginfested drug hub in southeast Los Angeles. But in the past few years, the City has been cleaning up its problems, beefing up the safety budget and building on the community policing concept; as a result, crime and drug-related arrests are down. To throw HG into the new districts

The 62nd Congressional District is more similar to HG residents and demographics.

Hawaiian Gardens

Hispanic population. Like the Congressional District, there was a much better option, Assembly District 62. Communities of Interest? The City is currently in Assembly Speaker Anthony Hawaiian Gardens Rendon's District 62, often seen in the City because his office is right next door in Lakewood. Hawaiian Gardens Voting Rights Act? District 62 is made up of 68.2% Latino.

The 42nd Congressional District is more similar to HG residents and demographics.

### Finally, the Commission completed the Punk, by putting HG in Senate District 36. Communities of Interest? Hawaiian Gardens is included with the xenophobic Huntington Beach, Sunset Beach, Fountain Valley, and Westminster. Voting Rights Act? District 36 is 35.2% Latino. Like the Congressional and Assembly Districts, there was a much better option, Senate District 33, which is very similar to the Assembly District 62 map above.

further isolates the City, likely getting visits from only the elected official's representatives and not the elected official, who would treat the City as an outcast. "We made hundreds of hard choices," said Commissioner Russell Yee, an Oakland Republican, "and we try to spread the pain and gain as thoughtfully as fairly as we could." Spread the pain and gain? Hawaiian Gardens residents certainly feel your "pain spread" Mr. Yee, and they don't think it was a gain. HMG-CN does not think you were close to being "thoughtful." "We Draw the Lines," was California's motto in the redistricting process, it should have been "We Draw Blind Racist Lines."

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