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Hawaiian Gardens Councilman accuses LA County Sheriff’s Department of wrongdoing Proposes city set up own police department. By Jerry Bernstein
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n an atmosphere filled with incrimination, Hawaiian Gardens Councilman Barry Bruce accused the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department of ignoring abuses allegedly made by deputies on Hawaiian Garden residents at the Jan 26 city council meeting. Bruce’s comments followed a summary given by Lakewood Sheriff Station Captain Christy Guyovich on crime in the city and the fact it has dropped 60 percent since 2004. She also discussed different programs the Department is doing to build trust and confidence of city residents in the Department. Responding to comments made by Councilman Bruce-that the review given by Lakewood Sheriff Captain Christy Guyovich did not address the 37 complaints
filed with the department by Hawaiian Garden residents-which included such alleged abuses as punching people in the face, spraying people with mace, bursting into homes, stealing property etc., he said it “grieves me to hear your report that omits all those things. “ He said they had a closed door meeting with Sheriff Baca in City Hall and one of the items discussed were the complaints, all of which are now being investigated. There were also people who were on the gang injunction that should never have been there in the first place “We have never heard about these failings of the department nor an apology from the sheriff department, nor what has come of these complaints.” Bruce accused the department of throwing a large net out there to catch sharks but they also caught a lot of dolphins, and they don’t seem to care. They are in jail and people have been hurt. One person was ar-
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ABCUSD Superintendent says state education funding is broken By Jerry Bernstein Speaking before members of the Cerritos Optimist Club at the club’s Jan. 21 meeting, ABC Superintendent Dr. Gary Smuts described the state’s Education budget as being broken. “We are near the bottom in every category compared to the other states.” He said California is facing a $20 billion deficit for the next 18 months. “The governor has proclaimed another fiscal emergency and has called the state legislature into special session. Dr. Smuts noted that with Education taking up 40 percent of the state budget as mandated by Proposition 98 and with looming deficit, it was a certainty that education will face cuts of about $2.4 billion between the current year and next year. He said the Governor has proposed to reduce Proposition 98 by $900 million coming from the current year and $1.5 billion next year. This will be about $4.5 million cut for ABC. He said ABC has three percent in reserves for an emergency, which is required by state law. The governor has said ABC can borrow against it but must pay it back the following year. Dr. Smuts said in the Governor’s Stateof-the-State Address that education fund-
ing would be protected through a $1.2 billion cut in school district administration and $300 million cut from contracting out. He explained the proposal for a reduction of $1.2 billion targeted to school district central administration would protect classroom spending, including spending for teachers and principals, from further reductions. It would also limit the proportion of funding school districts can spend on central administration preventing them from using future funding increases to augment central administration at the expense of classroom funding. In addition, he said districts would be prevented from shifting central administration costs to school sites. He said the state has defined central administration as anything other than teachers and principals. Turning to the proposal on contracting out, he said this will include a reduction of $300 million to school districts and county office of education administration costs and will eliminate barriers to contracting out to enable school districts to achieve cost reductions. He said ABC, in the current fiscal year, experienced the biggest budget cuts in the
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Pot of gold! Not everything was ugly during last week's record storms as witnessed by this beautiful rainbow in Cerritos. The amount of tax revenue from the pot of gold was not immediately disclosed by the city. Photo by Carol Chen
La Palma City Council sets goals for 2010 By Larry Caballero The La Palma City Council met Jan. 25 for its annual Goal Setting Workshop facilitated by Management Partners Corporate Vice President Amy Paul to discuss issues and goals for 2010. They reviewed a matrix of goals and issues, and discussed all items designated a “high” priority by at least three of the council members. Ensuring financial stability in the future, a decision on the implementation of the Park Master Plan, developing/ improving underutilized retail properties, and continuing to work on the economic development in the City were all considered a high priority by at least four of the council members. City Manager Dominic Lazaretto was pleased with the progress the council had made in implementing its 2009 goals and was confident that future goals will also be met. He was especially happy that the City was able to retain the top ten businesses during a difficult economic time. Facilitator Paul asked members to share something that each was the most proud or excited about from the past year.
Councilmember Larry Herman talked about the progress the City has made with its infrastructure, especially the street rehabilitation program that includes the better treatment of streets, and ADA compliance with gutters and curbs. Councilmember Henry Charoen was pleased that the City was able to offer a permit fee holiday for City residents, and Councilmember Mark Waldman was happy that “we weathered the economic storm. The fact that we can focus on the future is a luxury.” Mayor Steve Shanahan was also grateful that the City was financially secure, and Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Rodriguez was delighted that the Council is no longer trying to micromanage, and it is beginning to have a philo-
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Two ABC Schools receive IB authorization Stowers Magnet School of International Studies in Cerritos and Fedde MS Academy of International Studies in Hawaiian Gardens have achieved candidate status in their quest to become the first International Baccalaureate (IB) authorized world schools in ABC Unified School District. Candidacy status is granted when schools have successfully completed training of all staff in IB Level One curriculum and principles, committed funding to develop IB curriculum as well as committing to receive continued advanced teacher training, and am implementing the program at the schools. Both schools base their curriculum on the California State Standards while incorporating an international focus, a major philosophy of the
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City of Cerritos to host exchange with Sister City officials The City of Cerritos will host an exchange with officials from its Sister City of Banciao City, Taipei, Taiwan beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 30 in the Cerritos City Council Chambers. News media representatives are invited to attend the exchange. Cerritos Mayor Bruce W. Barrows, Mayor Pro Tem Joseph Cho, Ph.D., and Councilmembers Carol K. Chen and Laura Lee will participate in the event. Participants will also include members of the ABC Unified School District Board of Education and the Cerritos College Board of Trustees. The 55-member delegation from Banciao will include Mayor Hui Chen Chiang, educators, administrators,
Cerritos Council Proclaims Korean American Day
The Cerritos City Council proclaimed Jan. 13 Korean American Day. Mayor Bruce Barrows presented members of the Korean American Foundation with a Proclamation. Foundation President Dr. Sang Won Park said Korean Americans are proud of their heritage, they are also proud to be American citizens and live in a land that affords its citizens freedom. With him were Susan Lee, Director; Eun Young Oh, Advisor; Pok Im Kimi, Advisor, and Dr. Kung Soun Lee, Advisor. officials and students. Cerritos officials will provide the Banciao delegation with an overview of the local government, school district and community college operations. The exchange will include
presentations in the Cerritos City Council Chambers and tours of Cerritos Library, Cerritos Sculpture Garden, Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park and the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. The City of Cerritos’ Sister City relationship with Banciao allows for cultural exchange, increasing international goodwill and building a stepping stone toward peace in the world.
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St. Irenaeus Parish reaches out to care center residents By Edna Ethington St. Irenaeus Youth Ministry and Health Ministry members are working together to reach out and bring some love and care to residents of the five Care
residents, and Health Ministry members will be asking for volunteers from the parish to select a person to visit and to deliver the Valentines during the month of February. Persons interested in participating in this program should come to the Patio Area after each Mass on the weekend of February 6 and 7 to select a person to visit. Health Ministry members will be taking names of participants and will have more details available about the program at that time. There will also be some handy hints and guidelines about visit-
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Centers which Health Ministry members visit each week. The five Care Centers that are visited are the Karlton Care Center in Anaheim, Sunrise Assisted Living in La Palma, and the Knott Care Center, the Knott Residential Manor and Anaheim Terrace Care Center in Buena Park. Youth Ministry Peacemakers are making 75 Valentine Cards for the Care Center
ing the residents in the Care Centers who have requested visits. For more information, contact Grace Walter Francis at 714-821-7776. Pictured are St. Irenaeus Youth Ministry Peacemakers with the Valentines they created for residents of Care Centers with the guidance of Youth Ministry Director Laura Benoit.
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Statement form Congresswoman Linda Sanchez on Supreme Court ruling
Congressman Garamendi critical of Supreme Court ruling
“The Supreme Court decision takes us back to the dark Nixon days of a corporate influenced government, which is good news to special interest groups and corporate America – not to everyday Americans. Voters can put away their five or ten dollars, because with this decision, corporations will be able to open their wallets and pour money straight into elections, drowning out the voices of American citizens.”
Congressman John Garamendi (DWalnut Creek, CA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling, determined that corporations have a First Amendment right to spend an unlimited amount to sway elections: “To suggest that corporations should have a limitless ability to finance elections is one of the most disturbing Supreme Court rulings in recent memory. Today the Supreme Court essentially ruled that corporations have most of the same constitutional rights as human beings. What next? Do they have the right to vote? Do they have the right to marry? “Large corporations in America already have far too much influence over our public discourse, and there should be no doubt that bottomless corporate accounts can crowd out the free speech of individual Americans. This ruling even permits businesses controlled by foreign governments to spend as much money as they want influencing American elections. “I have begun discussions with my Congressional colleagues to see if there is anything we can do curtail the damage to our country that will result from this ruling.”
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How the state of California budget affects Los Angeles County public safety By Sheriff Lee Baca Our economic problems and California’s budget crisis has impacted every level of government: state, county, and city. Painful cuts have been and will continue to be made in all areas. Inevitably up and down the state, counties and local governments are looking at another year of reduced budgets and additional cuts. I write this to share with you what impacts these cuts will have on public safety and on our communities. Legislators wrote and passed Senate Bill 18 (SBX3 18) which took effect Monday. This measure was written as a way for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to decrease its budget by cutting the amount of time sentenced inmates serve in prison by increasing sentencing credits for jail and prison inmates. It also removes certain prisoners who would normally be released on a “supervised parole”, meaning the parolee would have a parole agent and a detailed program of re-entry and places them on unsupervised parole better known as “summary parole”.
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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 While a firm number of parolees in Los Angeles County eligible for the unsupervised parole is not yet known, CDCR is reviewing over 7,000 Los Angeles County parolees. When the release occurs, the offender will be unsupervised, released without a plan or program for proper and safe re-entry into our communities and with no accountability. Fortunately, for the residents of Los Angeles County, we are working together with the Board of Supervisors, various county public health and human services departments, and other local law enforcement agencies in attempting to reach out to these parolees and letting them know of the services that are out there to help them and give them the support they need. This is by no means an adequate replacement for supervised parole but it’s better than providing no help at all. Unfortunately, in the state’s 2010-11 budget and a Federal Court Panel’s mandate, there are plans for even more serious cuts to the CDCR budget that will have an immediate negative impact on the public safety of our communities. Under the budget proposal, at least 11 current crimes in which a person could be convicted of a felony and sent to state prison, including such crimes, as grand theft, receiving stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, and auto theft, would be changed to an “administrative felony” in which the person would still be convicted of a felony, but he or she would be sentenced to 366 days and placed in the county jail. Thus, the proposal shifts the responsibility of these inmates from the state onto the local county jail system. While this will certainly create a savings for the state, it is irresponsible to shift the costs to counties. Additionally, this will have a serious negative impact on public safety. The Los Angeles County Jail system is already a severely overcrowded system that has population controls placed on it by a federal court. If the Governor’s proposal were in fact to become law, as of today, this would mean the Los Angeles County Jail would have to house approximately 1,900 additional inmates that would currently be sentenced to state prison. Since we are already at capacity, this would force me to comply with the federal court order and reduce the amount of time one spends in jail to a fraction of what they were sentenced to. Again, the state’s proposal clearly shifts the state problem onto counties and local communities. Over the last decade, I and other local law enforcement leaders have worked closely with the Governor and legislature to deal with various public safety issues and I fully expect to continue that stance this year. However, I am increasingly concerned about proposals related to parole, county jails and increased local responsibility at a time when we are struggling to fund and manage our current responsibilities and inmate populations. We urge careful scrutiny of these proposals and that the Governor and legislature weigh fiscal benefit against public safety impact before making further changes this year.
Governor's gaff off the mark and insensitive to culture Send illegal immigrants in California prisons to Mexico. The remarks made by Governor Schwarzenegger related to building a prison in Mexico to save the state millions was a gaff that showed tremendous racial insensitivity. During a Sacramento Press Club meeting on the state's budget, the Governor noted that California could save millions, "...in the prison system alone, [if] we go and take the 20,000 inmates that are illegal immigrants that are here, and get them to Mexico." Governor Schwarzenegger's off-thecuff remarks suggested that all immigrant inmates currently held in state prisons are of Mexican descent. "Building a prison in Mexico is not going to solve our state's financial situation caused by a housing melt-down. Remarks likes these are off-the-mark more than they are off-the-cuff," said Assemblymember Tony Mendoza, vice chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. "The Governor seems to be fascinated with globetrotting, from Copenhagen to Mexico trying to fix California's problems - he should try remaining in Sacramento more often and work with the legislature on realistic solutions." Assemblymember Tony Mendoza (DNorwalk) is a former teacher and current vice chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus serving the communities of Artesia, Norwalk, Cerritos, Buena Park, Hawaiian Gardens, Santa Fe Springs, Lakewood, Los Nietos and Whittier.
Dear Editor: Last week, first lady Michelle Obama called on the U.S. Conference of Mayors to help her fight the national scourge of childhood obesity. She noted that one-third of all children are overweight or obese. She proposed healthier school lunch fares, increased physical activity, and nutrition education. Traditionally, the National School Lunch Program has served as a dumping ground for USDA’s surplus meat and dairy commodities. Not surprisingly, USDA’s own surveys indicate that 90% of American children consume excessive amounts of fat, and only 15% eat the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Their early dietary flaws become lifelong addictions, raising their risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. In the past few years, several state legislatures have asked their schools to offer daily vegetarian options. According to the School Nutrition Association, 52 percent of U.S. school districts now do. Last fall, the Baltimore City Public School system became the first in the United States to of of-
TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 fer its 80,000 students a complete weekly break from meat. Parents and others who care about our children’s health should demand healthful plant-based school meals, snacks, and vending machine items. Additional information is available at schoolnutrition.org, schoolmeals.nal.usda.gov, healthyschoollunches.org, and choiceusa.net. Conrad Alderman Cerritos
Su Casa Shelter needs donations for repairs By Larry Caballero Su Casa Emergency Shelter’s Executive Director Vicki Doolittle is concerned about raising enough funds to repair the shelter’s roof after last week’s storms that caused the ceiling to almost collapse. “Chicken Little was right,” said Doolittle. “Or so it seemed to the students in Su Casa’s classrooms.” They are not just any students, according to Doolittle, they are the children of women living in Su Casa’s Emergency Shelter, seeking refuge from
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • JANUARY 29, 2010 another type of storm—the ravages of domestic violence. The children were evacuated from the classroom for their own safety. Until the classroom is repaired or replaced, the children are doubled up in another room. In the 21010-11 state budget, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing to eliminate $16.3 million for the state’s 94 domestic violence shelters and centers. In many cases, domestic violence shelters are the only thing standing between victims and physical harm or death. On any given day, between 8-14 children attend the on-site school and pre-school at the Shelter, where families live for up to 30 days, away from fear and violence. Su Casa—Ending Domestic Violence has been helping to build a community of peace for thirty years. The facilities are showing signs of wear and may not make it through another storm. When they come into the shelter, the sky is falling on the families at Su Casa. With support and compassion, most are able to heal from the devastating effects of domestic violence. In order to continue this work, they need facilities that are safe and in good repair. Funds are desperately needed to replace the roof of the classroom. If you can help, please call (562-519-8597.
Pre-K children helping earthquake victims in Haiti
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MIND, BODY, SPIRIT Dr. Urban on Today’s Dentistry
Oh No! Not another cold sore!
Cold sores are common lesions that typically occur outside of the mouth. The lips, chin, face, and nasal areas are most affected. They are caused by the herpes virus (a little different strain from genital herpes) and are very contagious. Once you get infected you have it forever. So now that you have it what do you do with it? Let’s first discuss the infection process. Someone in your past inoculated you with the active herpes virus. I am sure it was unknowing and innocent. During this primary stage the virus could infect inside or outside the mouth and produce very painful blisters. The blisters will last from 3-21 days and then disappear. The virus will then enter a latent period where it calmly resides in the nerves only to be reactivated in the future and start the process all over.
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It is very important not to pop and drain the blisters because they contain the virus. Even when the blisters are crusted over they will have the live virus. Keep your hands washed and do not share lip balms and towels and eating utensils. You can spread the herpetic sores to other parts of your body-so no scratching. Did I mention no kissing? Use the same common sense you would use during a flu epidemic. We really have no real answer to what triggers an outbreak. It seems that sun exposure, stress, sickness, compromised immune systems, and lack of sleep may initiate an outbreak. Other times it seems the outbreaks just occur to mess with you-like before a vacation, senior prom, graduation or wedding. The first sign of an outbreak is the tingling and itchiness. At this time it is advised to “freeze” the lesion with ice or overwhelm it with an antiviral drug like Famvir. Using a mega dose within the first hour of the outbreak will eliminate or reduce the severity and duration. We can’t all walk around with Famvir in our pockets so this chance of stopping it in the first hour is small. The second stage is puffiness and blistering. Topical applications of antiviral creams may reduce the severity and possibly the duration. Other medications like Abreva , Blistex, and Zilactin allow you to tolerate the blister and keep it moist so it will be less likely to crack. Health food stores sell lysine lip ointments and drops and red algae capsules. I have personally used all of these methods with varying degrees of success. I am very impressed with the lysine and red algae supplements since they helped the most to shorten the duration. You have to evaluate your own outbreak to determine if the treatment would be of any value. In other words, sometimes we just have to deal with it and not spread it around to the nose or eyes. Medical advice should be sought if the lesions do not go away in a couple of weeks or quickly return. Herpes infections can cause complications with eczema, compromised immune systems, organ transplants and deliveries of newborns. For answers to your dental questions, contact Douglas Urban, D.D.S. Cerritos, CA 90703 562 924-1523 DrDouglasUr DrDouglasUrban.com
Cerritos Sheriff Captain Joe Gonzales meets with residents
Captain Joe Gonzales hosted a Meet & Greet for Cerritos residents at Starbucks in Cerritos Towne Center Jan. 23 to answer questions and address concerns about public safety. "The number one crime in the city is vehicle burglaries, and they are 80% preventable if car owners would remember to close windows and lock doors. The city is very safe, when you consider that there are over 51,000 residents who live here and over 50,000 who work or shop in the city each year." Captain Gonzales said violent crimes in Cerritos is down 44 percent, property crimes 9,6 percent, traffic citations are up 18 percent, and traffic collisions down 15 percent.
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Continued from page 1 sophical shift that is “future oriented and long range.” One of the goals discussed at the workshop was the revisiting of the idea of trash separation. “We’re satisfying the state for now, but we will be required to address this issue sooner or later,” said Lazaretto. Rodriguez said the City’s goal should be “to recycle more effectively” and asked for the staff to request a performance report from the city of Buena Park, that has a trash separation program in effect, and to report back to Council. There was much discussion about how and when to move forward on the Park Master Plan that will take a few years to implement. Charoen wanted to wait to see if the City receives a grant to help fund it while Rodriguez saw no reason to do that. “If need be, we can always scale it back to meet our budget.” About $80,000 has been invested in the project so far. There was also discussion about the rehabilitation of the Civic Center that could cost the City about $3,000,000 for improvements and enhancements. Herman wanted “the City to start setting aside
some money now,” while Charoen was willing to wait until a later time. Rodriguez felt that the members needed to see all of the information first before making a decision about the outgrown civic center facility, and Herman agreed. “Let’s revisit this when everyone has the same data.” Other goals discussed were developing a policy that speaks to the multicultural diversity in the City and to pursue joint use agreements with each school district. Rodriguez said that the City should possibly consider scholarships for La Palma students, who will be attending the local community colleges, in hopes of motivating them to continue their education after high school. The members were not in agreement about the option of video casting council meetings. Charoen and Walden were not convinced that enough residents would watch the meetings if they had the opportunity, and there was a concern of cost. Mayor Shanahan was more inclined to be in favor of video casting and told the members “the new technology may be more cost-effective than in the past.” Overall, all five members believed that the Goal Setting Workshop was successful and are looking forward to implementing their goals for 2010.
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MIND, BODY, SPIRIT to chart a new course for the nation. SB 810 will guarantee healthcare for every family through a humane system that controls costs and allows patients and their doctors--not insurance agents--to make decisions about healthcare,” said Jenkins. “People will pay less, and no longer be denied care based on their income, age, location, or pre-existing health conditions.” Noting during the floor debate that, “consistently 59 per cent of California New energy for healthcare voters say yes” they want a Medicare reform after national bills stall. for all system in the state, Sen. Leno added that single-payer is not just a bill Submitted by the California Nurses Asfor a humane health system, but also a sociation jobs program for a state that desperately needs one: “We can’t compete in a global To ecstatic applause from healthcare marketplace where all our competitors advocates, the California Senate today have had the government take the burden breathed new life into national prospects of healthcare off the shoulders of their for fundamental health reform by passing employers….as we move towards singleon a 22 to 14 vote a major bill to guaranpayer in this state, and have better univertee healthcare in the state through creatsal coverage, this will attract employers to ing a Medicare for all system that would California. We are already underwater in cover every Californian. our healthcare system. We can’t keep up.” SB 810, The California Universal Referring to opposition arguments Healthcare Act, authored by Sen. Mark about supposed ballooning costs under the Leno and sponsored by the California bill, Sen. Leno pointed out that a single Nurses Association/National Nurses payer system would simply redirect curUnited (CNA/NNU), with broad support rent spending on healthcare, away from insurance overhead and towards a more direct and efficient way of providing care. Additionally the bill would not go into effect immediately; the current SB 810 creates a system to propose revenue streams that would then go back to the legislature for final review. Medicare for all or “single-payer” healthcare reforms, such as SB 810, would help create the kind of quality jobs so urgently needed today, and do so while providing a huge economic stimulus. A CNA/ NNU study last year documented that national single-payer reform would generState Senator Mark leno ate 2.6 million jobs and $317 billion in additional business and public revenues. Further, CNA/NNU research last year among many healthcare, community, found that six of California’s insurCOMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • JANUARY largest 15, 2010 7 and labor groups, will now proceed to a ance companies reject more than one-fifth vote by the Assembly, which has passed of all claims, an experience many Califorsimilar legislation in the past. The bill nia patients know all too well. weight,” said Shah. patients sufthan 340establish patients.a single-payer Walk-ins are system encourwould California is oneFor of more thannot half fering any complications due to weight, aged. She offers a 12-month weight in California, modeled on thefree healthcare a dozen states with similar state legislathe costs $1200 for a 12-month loss program for patients suffering systems flourishing in virtually all from other tionprogram this year, indicative of the desire for period. The program is described in one any medical complications due to excess industrialized nations, where better pahealthcare solutions by states no matter of her web pages: www.lapalmaweightweight and who carry a valid health insurtient outcomes are achieved at a fraction what happens at the federal level. Among lossprogram.com. ance. of the cost of the U.S. system. major supporters of SB 810 are the CaliShah’s office is in the Peppertree The program based the latestare “It is uncleariswhat theonprospects fornia School Employees Association,Center at 7851 Walker Street, Suite 102. The scientific knowledge and patients are not for health reform at the national level,” California Physician Alliance, OneCare, office phone number is 714-994-2273. asked to buy any pills or food or nutrients. said CNA co-president Geri Jenkins, RN, and the Los Angeles Unified School can learn more about her practice at “We change your lifestyle and You “buthelp this you voteto offers California the chance District. www.lapalmafamilycare.com. assist to limit the damage due to excess
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Hawaiian Gardens residents met with Lakewood Sheriff Captain Christy Guyovich and members of the city council at the Public Safety Center Jan. 21 to discuss Law enforcement issues in the city. Following the meeting the Captain met with [l-r] Lizet Mendoza, Valerie Mason, Mayor Pro Tem Michiko Oyama-Canada, City Councilman Michael Gomez, and Mayor Victor Farfan, Yolonda Brown and Sandra Olmedo and held an ad hoc discussion on various issues. ment officials. She said it doesn’t just cover Hawaiian Gardens but Long Beach, Cypress and Lakewood. She said evidence is compiled by law enforcement people, reviewed, then turned over to the court. Asked how one or more individuals could get out from under the injunction, she said the individual has to fill out a form, be interviewed to make sure he or she is no longer affiliated with the gang. Then a ruling is made. She said to date there have been eight individuals out of 280 who have been taken off the Hawaiian Gardens gang injunction. They were taken off because there was not sufficient evidence showing they were currently affiliated with a gang. She added, if they are found to have become involved with a gang after being taken off the injunction, they could be put back on it. The Captain said Hawaiian Gardens is the only area in California where someone covered by an injunction can be removed from it. Turning to the subject of complaints, she said if a resident has a complaint about one or more deputies that person can file the complaint at the city’s Public Safety Station, the Lakewood Station or at
City Hall. A private citizens cannot file a complaint for someone else. You have to do it yourself,” she stated. Responding to a question about reporting someone missing, she said if they call the Lakewood Station, they should ask for the Watch Commander and don’t be shy. Whoever is on duty will handle the matter. One resident complained that when a depressed family member was reported missing, two deputies responded. One showed no compassion while the second one responded to our concerns. Captain Guyovich said sometimes their new deputies need additional training in understanding the concerns of the people and show a little more compassion. Dt. Ernest Billy added, “ It’s also a question of earning your trust.” Turning to the Neighborhood Watch program, Sgt. Tom Burt noted the program had grown and was now citywide. He said the next step was to make it stronger in the city’s neighborhoods. Resident Glen Corenjo told those present that Hawaiian Gardens was their city and it was up to them to make it into one everyone could be proud of.
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top-ranked public high school in California with a disproportionately large number of our graduates going on to attend the Continued from page 1 most elite universities in the country. News stories abound concerning the District’s history. At the same time, student condition of California's finances and its devastating effect on public education. Whereas significantly less than half of graduating high school seniors enroll directly into college, 100% of Whitney’s students will continue on to higher education and thrive at their best-matched university. However, the students need your help. This year's theme banquet will be a funfilled evening of dinner, dancing, raffles, and casino-style games. We also encour age individual and corporate sponsorship on a number of levels (please call for details). Saturday, March 20, 2010 the WhitYour tax-deductible donation to our ney High School Foundation for Edunon-profit organization will directly cational Excellence benefit the will be hosting its students of annual banquet at the Gretchen Holiday Inn Select A. Whitney (La Habra/La Mirada High School Ballroom - $55 donabringing pres tion per ticket) from tige not only Cerritos Optimist President-elect Jamie Hamilton presents ABC Superintendent Dr. 6:30 P.M. to 11:30 to the city Gary Smuts with an Optimist cup following his talk to the club members on the GovP.M.. of Cerritos, ernor’s 2010-11 proposed budget and what it means to the District. He described the We invite all but the entire state’s budget for Education as being broken. The club meets at the Off Street Café the members of the comABC Unifirst, second and fourth Thursdays at 7 a.m. and the third Thursday at 7 p.m. munity to join us at fied School our 'Casino Royale' District and in raising funds in the great state support of the eduof California. cational initiatives at nor is now proposing a permanent reducJoin us for a achievement was the biggest experienced Gretchen A. Whitney tion of this funding. good cause; in District history. High School in CerIn addition, the District’s revenue for join us in ABC Impact ritos, California. next year is negatively impacted by the celebrating The negative impact on ABC will Unlike all the lower student attendance due to the HINI success. For mean a COLA [cost of living] of negaother high schools virus. Through the end of December 2009, More Info: tive .38 percent for 2010-11 or $480,000 in the ABC Unified attendance has declined in ABC by about Whitney and a permanent reduction of $201 ADA School District, we one percent, resulting in a lower ADA of High School [Average Daily Attendance] per students or do not receive addiabout 200 students. This will have a negaOffice 562$4,020,000 for a total of $4.5 million. tional Title I funds due to the nature of our tive funding impact of another $1 mil926-5566 ext 22302 Event Chairperson: Dr. Smuts said in the current year the student population. Despite the lowest he asserted. Mrs. Parul Shah (714-401-0807) Founda State has reduced school district fund- lion,” per-student spending in the district, we In the first ABC School Board meettion Chairman: Mr. Kenny Le (714-390ing [one time] in the amount of $252 per remain (as we have for over a decade) the ing in February, Dr. Smuts will submit a 5873)
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Soroptimist International Of Norwalk P.O. Box 125, Norwalk, CA 90650 • (714) 412-0183 Alondra Senior Citizens Club 11929 Alondra Boulevard Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 865-7774 Tere Kopriski, President 2nd & 4th Wed 1:30 p.m. Social Services Center (562) 929-5844 Golden Trowel Norwalk Masonic Lodge #273 12345 E. Rosecrans Ave Norwalk, CA 90650, 2nd Thursday 7:30 p.m. Norwalk Lions Club P.O. Box 1712 Norwalk, CA 90650 Custodio Celeste, President 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 4th Thursday Board Meetings 7:00 p.m. Bruce's Restaurant 12623 Imperial Hwy. American Legion Post #359 11986 Front Street, Norwalk, CA 90650 562-864-9021 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. Legion Hall American Legion Post #359 11986 Front St. Drawing, Cake Walk, and Karaoke Every Saturday evening in Post Hole Club Drawing is at 8:00 p.m. RECURRING EVENTS: STEAK LUNCH Every Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm KARAOKE Every Saturday 7:30pm POST MEETINGS 3rd Thursday of each month 7:30pm AUXILIARY MEETINGS 2nd Wednesday of each month 7:30pm Rotary Club of Norwalk P.O. Box 1243, Norwalk, CA Meets Mondays, Noon Norwalk Marriot Hotel Knights of Columbus Council #3678 Tom Sandoval, Grand Knight 12138 Front Street (714) 952-4724 • Norwalk Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7138 12186 Front Street (mail) Norwalk, CA 90651 (562) 864-9246 Elks Lodge-BPOE #2142 13418 Clarkdale Ave. Norwalk CA 90650 (562) 868-6603 Jim Duckett, Exhaulted Ruler (562) 868-1924 Thursdays 7:30 p.m. at Elks Lodge Rotary Club of Norwalk P.O. Box 1243, Norwalk, Sara Karsgens, President Mondays, noon, Norwalk Marriott Hotel (562) 921-0033 for info. Norwalk Woman's Club
Place: Masonic Lodge 12345 Rosecrans Ave. Time: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Norwalk Community Coordinating Council William Clark, President Helen Brown, Vice President Meets 4th Wed. during the school year. P.O. Box 521 Norwalk (562) 921-4218 www.nccconline.us 1:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Changes every 2 years in May - June - August. City Council Meeting 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Redevelopment Agency 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 5:00 p.m., U.S. Constitution Room/#4, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Housing Authority 3rd Tuesday of each month 5:45 p.m. Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Southland Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines Norwalk Masonic Center 12345 E. Rosecrans Tuesdays at 7 PM Relay For Life Meeting Monday, Dec. 7th at 6:30 p.m. Frantone's on Alondra Contact: Helen Brown 562-921-4218
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Weekly Crime Summary Jan. 18 - 24 Cerritos Sheriff’s Station logged fortytwo Part I felony investigations last week, up dramatically from nineteen the previous week. The influx was attributed to a major increase in vehicle burglaries. Robberies, commercial burglaries, and vehicle thefts also increased. Residential burglaries dropped. Calls for service handled by patrol personnel were also up as 361 were recorded compared to 288 the week before. The new 2010 weekly average in calls for service is 314. There was one robbery reported last week. None were investigated the previous two weeks. On Saturday January 23 at 2:20 a.m. a female arrived at a residence in the 16200 block of Springpark Lane when she was confronted by a lone male suspect that demanded her purse. The two struggled for control of the purse, but the suspect prevailed and fled. Residential burglaries decreased last week after two were reported. Three were logged the previous reporting period. An open sliding glass door was responsible for one and a rear window was shattered in the other. Laptop computers, jewelry, ID and a wallet were stolen. The new 2010 weekly average in residential burglaries is 2.3. There is no indication that either of the homes targeted last week were equipped with an alarm system. This “tool” for the homeowner is a proven deterrent of residential burglaries. If a sign is visible in front of the residence that indicates the home is protected by an alarm system, research has shown that the burglar(s) will most always seek another target. There have been numerous cases reported where entry had been attempted but the suspects have fled upon realizing an alarm has been triggered. For a minimal installation cost and monthly fee, we strongly recommend that you equip your home with a system. Check with your home insurance carrier as most companies offer discounts for the use of alarms. There were two commercial burglaries reported last week, up by one from the week before. Both were closed businesses where a front glass door was shattered, and an adjacent office was accessed for entry through the drywall into another. Cash and an unknown amount of electronic products were stolen. The 2010 weekly average in this crime category is 1.8. Vehicle burglaries increased to twentytwo cases last week after only four were reported the previous week. High-volume commercial parking lots were involved in seventeen of the crimes last week. Ten cases occurred in a lot located north of 166th Street and east of Shoemaker Avenue within the same time frame. Sixteen SUVs were among those targeted and a third-row seat was taken in one. Four GPS units were taken, and stereo items were removed
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • JANUARY 29, 2010 in three. MP3 players, clothes, sunglasses, purses, credit cards, tolls, spare tires, and a third-row seat (from an SUV) were stolen in the others. The new 2010 weekly average in vehicle burglaries is 8.5. All of the items stolen were in passenger compartments, visible, and made easily available to the thieves. Vehicle burglars do not honor a quarter inch of glass left to protect these stolen items, as six windows were smashed last week. GM products were targeted after the locks were drilled and the alarm systems defeated. Do not leave anything in the passenger compartment of your vehicles. It takes less than five seconds for someone to smash the window, reach in and grab your property, and to be on their way. Vehicle thefts rose to seven after two the previous week. High-volume commercial parking lots were involved in six cases last week. Five Hondas, an Acura, and a Pontiac were taken. The 2010 weekly average in vehicle thefts is 4.8. Remember, car alarms are a common occurrence in any lot. Because of this, people tend to dismiss them and not pay much attention to the origin of the alarm. Using a steering wheel locking device will offer a good visible deterrent to the would-be thief and could just be the difference in finding your car where you parked it or not.
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Accusation refuted
In a later interview with LCCN, Captain Guyovich accused the councilman of manufacturing the alleged abuses. She said all complaints filed with the Lakewood Station, including those filed by Mrs. Terryl Bruce, the councilman’s wife, are investigated. She said the complaints have been or are under investigation by Lakewood Station personnel. The Office of Independent Review also reviews them, which is the oversight body for all investigations conducted by the Sheriff’s Department. She said of the 37 complaints, seven individual meetings have been scheduled with citizens who filled out Mrs. Bruce’s complaint form; however, their comments did not merit a rise to the level of a formal complaint. Where personnel complaints have been made concerning a deputy’s conduct and it is found they were out of line they receive the appropriate discipline. However, none of the complaints have shown major abuse as stated by Councilman Bruce. At the council meeting Captain Guyovich said she was the one who requested all the complaints be reviewed so that the
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Councilman Barry Bruce entire community of Hawaiian Gardens can see there is a process of oversight. “What you are saying,” she told Bruce, “I have not seen for myself. We agreed to share the information with you as long as it did not violate the peace officers Bill of Rights. I don’t believe I’m up here telling you something that is not true. “ She asserted, “I have the right and obligation to thoroughly investigate the complaints, and come to a conclusion, unlike you who waits for something to happen. There’s a lot more to the complaint process than making allegations.” Concerning the eight removed from the injunction, she said she personally reviewed all the evidence that placed those eight on the injunction and there was sufficient cause to place them on it; however, due to a variety of factors (they moved out of the city, they have not had any negative contact with the police in quite some time, or they proved they were no longer involved in the gang) they were removed from the injunction. She added the eight who were removed from the injunction only represents 2.8% of the total served on the injunction. Mr. Bruce comments would have you believe that this was a huge representation of our injunction review practices. Bruce said, “There will never be public trust in this city until this department admits there was wrong doing on its part.” The Captain replied the Department has been trying to build public trust in Hawaiian Gardens. “But as long as there are community members and officials who refuse to open that door and reach out and shake our hand and work with us to move forward, it’s going to be difficult. Councilman Mike Gomez said not everyone on the council feels the way Mr. Bruce does and apologized for the outburst. Later in the meeting Bruce said he would like to discuss the possibility of the city setting up its own police department and asked the matter be put on the agenda for the council’s Feb 9 meeting
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in that same time, continued to go through the Lady Dons defense. On the other hand, Cerritos got seven first half points each from junior Leighann Tomita and sophomore Katey Kanamoto and six points and five rebounds from senior Kristy Kanamoto. Cerritos was 10 of 28 from the field in the first half but By Loren Kopff made just one of six shots from downtown, The Cerritos girls basketball team had to something that has been a huge part of its be feeling good about itself at halftime of offense for several years. Also, Cerritos was last Friday night’s pivotal Suburban League three of 14 from the free throw line, includaffair with Mayfair. In a battle of first place ing the missing the last five of the half. “They shoot a lot of three’s but they didn’t teams, the Lady Dons were trailing by eight knock them down,” Nicholson said. “Thank points despite missing 11 free throws. However, the Monsoons began the sec- god they missed their free throws early on. That could have really made a difference in ond half with a deluge the game.” of points, no pun inSUBURBAN LEAGUE The first tended, and ran away points of the BASKETBALL from Cerritos in a second half for 70-53 victory that left Cerritos didn’t the Lady Dons in second place with a 5-1 come until the 1:52 mark on a basket from league mark. Overall, Cerritos is 13-7 and winners of eight of its last nine games. May- Katey Kanamoto, who would score six of fair opened the second half on an 11-0 run her team’s eight points in the stanza. On the and the Lady Dons could not get closer than other side of the court, Gonzales was quiet with her four fouls but Ofoegbu (six points, 16 points the rest of the game. “They’re a good basketball team,” said four rebounds), Amanda Gosselin (four Mayfair head coach Vince Nicholson of points) and Imani Joseph (four points) were Cerritos. “We have a lot of respect for them. keeping Cerritos from making any type of They had our number for quite a while. To- rally. Ofoegbu would score a game-high 23 night, the girls were a little tentative early. points and pull down 12 rebounds while Jo[Cerritos head coach Holly Matchett] has seph added 11 points and Gosselin grabbed done a great job; we’re glad to have her back 10 boards. “All year we’ve been playing really well [coaching] because she definitely is worth a in foul trouble,” Nicholson said. “We’re relot to that team. She brings a whole different ally proud of K. G. because we had a bunch intensity to her team. We would play them of games where she didn’t even get a foul. every day if we could.” Since the 1998-1999 season, Cerritos We’ve been trying to get her to play more owns a 14-9 record over the Monsoons, but aggressive.” Katey Kanamoto came off the bench to just 6-6 on its own court. Although Mayfair tie her career-high of 17 points while Tomita was up 14-9 after the first quarter, the Lady added 14 points along with five steals. Kristy Dons were doing all they could to get Mayfair’s key starters in foul trouble. As time Kanamoto pitched in with 10 points and six expired, Kelsey Gonzales picked up her rebounds and has averaged 13.7 points in third foul; she would get her fourth late in league action. “We know how great Kristy is,” Nicholthe half while Brianne Bunch and Chidiogo son said. “We sort of kept Cha Cha off of her “Cha Cha” Ofoegbu each had three fouls. But Gonzales, who connected on four tonight just for that reason. We have a lot of three-pointers in the half, and Ofoegbu, who respect for her. I was going to do a little box scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds and one on her. But we feel Bunch is our best defender.” Since the 2004-2005 season, Artesia, Mayfair, John Glenn, Cerritos and Bellflower have enjoyed league championships. While last Friday night’s tilt doesn’t clinch anything for the Monsoons, Nicholson said he doesn’t want anything handed to his team and added that Bellflower could also be in the mix. The rematch for Cerritos and Mayfair will be Feb. 12 at Mayfair, the final regular season game. On the boys side, it was another battle for first place as the Monsoons entered with a 5-0 mark while the Dons were one game behind. But a 28-point fourth quarter performance enabled the visitors to leave with a 62-48 victory. Cerritos falls to 13-8 overall and 4-2 in the circuit and began the week tied for second place with Artesia. “We turned the ball over 18 times and they had close to 30 offensive rebounds,” said Cerritos head coach Jonathan Watanabe. “You can’t win very many ball games [like that]. Defensively, I thought we did a pretty good job except for rebounding the ball.” Cerritos jumped out to a 15-9 lead early
in the second quarter on a basket from senior Christopher Keseloff. But the Monsoons scored the game’s next seven points and when Brandon Reynolds scored with 53 seconds left in the half, it enabled the Monsoons to go into the locker room tied with Cerritos at 21-21. Eight seconds into the second half, senior Titus Walden scored on an offensive rebound. But the Dons couldn’t mount any type of large lead, and neither could the Monsoons. That would change in the fourth quarter when the visitors went on a 10-1 run within the first 2:10 of the stanza. Cerritos would try to get back in the game and it was down 48-41 with 1:56 left to play. But Mayfair converted on nine of 12 free throws down the stretch. Cerritos was 18 of 51 from the field as Walden tied a career-high of 20 points while pulling down nine rebounds. “Shooters are going to have good nights and they’re going to have bad nights,” Watanabe said. “But if you don’t rebound the ball and if you turn the ball over, that makes it tough. We beat ourselves tonight. We just have to keep working to get better.” Cerritos will host Norwalk tonight to begin the second loop of league play, then visit John Glenn on Monday and Artesia on Wednesday. “I think we’re better than what we showed tonight,” Watanabe said. “I’m disappointed. I don’t want to hang with Mayfair. I want Mayfair to hang with us.”
evident of that. All six sophomores and the lone freshman on this season’s team were on the field to begin the game and although the team battled to the very end, it wasn’t enough as the Pioneers dropped to 8-5-1 overall and 2-3 in the league at that time. Artesia had its chances early and often but to no avail. In the 13th minute, junior defender Pablo Rodriguez missed a point blank shot and seconds later, sophomore forward Jose Ramirez missed a shot at the right post. The first tally of the game came in the 27th minute when Norwalk sophomore midfielder Michael Bautista ran along the end line, crossed a pass over Artesia junior goalkeeper Eric Garcia and found senior forward Luis Reyes who headed in his third goal of the season. The lead would stand up for the remainder of the half but both teams would miss golden opportunities early in the second half. In the 45th minute, Norwalk senior midfielder Cesar Soto’s shot hit the crossbar and eight minutes later, Ramirez took a beautiful pass from sophomore forward Francisco Magallon but couldn’t quite get in position to get off a good shot. In the 74th minute, Artesia sophomore defender Moises Cisneros took a free kick from just in front of the midfield line but it was punched away by Norwalk sophomore goalkeeper Ezekiel Zuniga. Two minutes later, Reyes was off on a breakaway but his shot sailed too high. “We had that open shot one minute into the game and we missed it,” Rudy Magallon said. “I don’t think it’s the greatest of fields either and I think it hurts us a little bit. It’s just a little bit of everything. “They were getting chances because we were taking chances,” he continued. “We were attacking them and at point in the game, I think we had more possessions. I think if it was at our field, maybe it would have been a little different.” With one minute left in regulation, seBy Loren Kopff nior forward Alejandro Maciel scored the game winner, his sixth of the season. Then Whenever you put Artesia and Norwalk in stoppage time, Artesia was awarded a on the same field against each other, you penalty kick where senior midfielder Jorge know you’ll get among the best boys soccer Valle, a four-year varsity member, avoided games of the Suburban League. In the past the shutout with his fifth goal of the season. 12 seasons, these two teams have combined One day later, the Pioneers manhandled to win the league six times and finish in sec- John Glenn 5-1 to pull even as the first round ond place a combined eight more times. finally came to an end. Junior forward Luis It’s such an intense rivalry that in the past Macias scored twice while Ramirez, senior 25 meetings, including this past Monday’s midfielder Reynaldo Flores and junior formake-up game due to the recent rains, both ward Jesus Mejia all notched solo tallies. teams have beaten each other nine times Artesia, now sitting at 9-5-1 overall, hosted with the other seven games ending in a tie. Bellflower this past Wednesday and will But Artesia head coach Rudy Magallon, the visit league leading La Mirada on Monday dean of the Suburban League, hasn’t fared before going to Cerritos on Wednesday. Northat well against the Lancers recently. After walk, the ninth ranked team in the California seeing his team fall 2-1, the Pioneers now Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section have not defeated Norwalk since 2005. Division IV poll, went to Mayfair this past “I think they get up We d n e s d a y for us,” Magallon said. SUBURBAN LEAGUE and will host “They’ve had some good Cerritos toBOYS SOCCER teams. Last year we day and Bellmissed a penalty kick to flower on tie them at our place. It’s a little bit of luck Wednesday. The Lancers improved to 8-3-2 and it’s a situation that sometimes you real- with the victory. ly can’t explain. But I think we have pretty “I know Norwalk and La Mirada are in similar styles.” the driver’s seat but we’re still five points Magallon is fielding one of his young- away from second place,” Magallon said. est teams ever and the starting lineup he put “It’s not going to be easy for any of us. on the pitch against the Lancers is strongly Yeah, we’re 2-3 and in a tough position but
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Gahr’s Johnson, half a dozen Valley Christian players pick up more football awards By Loren Kopff The 2009 football season is long over but the accolades continue for some of the area players. Gahr senior wide receiver Shaan Johnson was named to the All-California Interscholastic Federation team from the Western Division while Valley Christian had six players make the Mid-Valley Divi-
sion All-CIF team. Johnson led the Gladiators this past season with 76 receptions, 1,451 yards and 14 touchdowns, all Gahr school records. Johnson was the only Gladiator to be named to the All-CIF team. In addition, Johnson committed to play at Utah State University on Jan. 18. Johnson becomes the fourth Gahr athlete to sign at a Western Athletic Conference institution in the past three years. Defensive tackle Larry Dugan, a 2008 graduate, is at the University of Idaho where he gray shirted during the 2008 season, then red shirted last season. Wide receiver Aaron Bradley, who graduated last year, gray shirted at the University of Nevada, Reno while quarterback Corey Nielsen sat out this past season at the University of Hawai’i. In addition, senior quarterback Casey Nielsen will be selected as one of 50 National Old Spice Red Zone Players of the
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • JANUARY 29, 2010 13 Year on Wednesday. His older brother was one following the 2008 season. Casey Nielsen was also named to the MaxPreps. com second team all-state. Just down the street, Kevin Running was one of six Valley Christian players to get top billing for All-CIF. Running was Valley’s quarterback who threw for 2,274 yards and 21 touchdowns. In addition, he was named to the MaxPreps.com second team all-state as a punter. Running averaged just over 40 yards a punt and had eight of them downed Put excitement in your life, travel with..... inside the 20-yard line. February 9, 2010 Joining Running on the All-CIF team Pechanga Casino are senior wide receiver Tanner Miller, se$10 p/p. Leave 8am, ret. approx 5:30 pm. Receive $5 from Casino. Price includes transportation and driver’s tip. nior offensive lineman Chris Aalberg, sePayment due Feb 2, 2010 nior defensive lineman Sam Phillips, senior March 9, 2010 linebacker Anthony Binford and junior deViejas Casino and Bingo fensive back Chris Binford. $15 p/p. Leave 7:30 am, return approx 6 pm. Receive $5
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After a long and difficult first season, the CUSC B-U9 team has begun to show signs of significant progress and promise of a successfully competitive future. During their first appearance at League Cup this past December, the U9’s beat Canyon PSA Red in a 3-2 game, and then defeated Arsenal FC White 7-1, qualifying them to advance to the Round of 32 where they lost to Valley United Red in a hard fought game. The team celebrated the beginning of 2010 by placing 2nd in the Long Beach Mayor’s Cup with only 8 players. In the playoff game, the boys played their hardest, losing to FC Downey by only 1 point, making the final score of the tournament 2-1.
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TS No. T09-54806-CA Notice of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/14/2006. 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: MARISSA BINAUHAN, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND RHODORA B RAMIREZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services Inc. C/O Pite Duncan, 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92117 877-576-0472 Recorded 07/21/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1608856 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 2/16/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $547,174.42 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 18119 ANTONIO AVENUE Cerritos, CA 90703 A.P.N.: 7022-013-019 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust 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. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For sales information please contact Priority Posting and Publishing at www.priorityposting.com or (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 877-576-0472 Date: 1/22/2010 CR Title Services, Inc 1000 Technology Drive, MS-314 O’Fallon MO 63368 Kimberly Lee, Trustee Sales Officer Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P655364 1/22, 1/29, 02/05/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: L389168 CA Unit Code: V Loan No: 20701918/REYES AP #1: 7012-008-016 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: EMILIA S. REYES Recorded October 21, 2005 as Instr. No. 05 2541965 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded May 20, 2009 as Instr. No. 2009-0745132 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 10, 2005. 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. 16838 CHAPARRAL AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition 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 as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: FEBRUARY 10, 2010, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT THE WEST SIDE DOORS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $302,222.45. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does apply to this notice of sale. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: January 12, 2010 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary LAURA MAIB, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.ascentex.com/websales. TAC# 881268C PUB: 01/21/10, 01/28/10, 02/04/10
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090015000350 Title Order No.: 090395866 FHA/VA/PMI No.: - YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/24/2006. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/31/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0222332 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CAMILO A RUIZ AND NIMFA A RUIZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/11/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12939 BERKHAMSTED ST, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 APN#: 7044-004-034 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $862,924.93. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3410177 01/22/2010, 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-126666-C Loan No. 7441729712 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/30/2006. 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. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:ASIYA Z RIZVI, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded 7/11/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-1523647 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:2/18/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California Property Address is purported to be: 17533 BELSHIRE AVENUE ARTESIA, CA 90701 APN #: 7025-007-042 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $655,260.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 1/13/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3411387 01/22/2010, 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-229258-C Loan No. 0359362125 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/21/2007. 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. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: TANYA L. TJADEN, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 10/1/2007 as Instrument No. 20072248816 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 2/16/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California Property Address is purported to be: 11426 211TH STREET LAKEWOOD, California 90715-0000 APN #: 7060-016-027 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $387,926.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 1/12/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3395693 01/22/2010, 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010
TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 09-0117645 Title Order No. 09-8-347409 Investor/Insurer No. 108852455 APN No. 7062030-021 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/27/2005. 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." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by VICTOR DUARTE, AND LETICIA FRANCO, A SINGLE MAN AND SINGLE WOMAN ALL AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 07/27/2005 and recorded 08/04/05, as Instrument No. 05 1859388, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/19/2010 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4145 JOSIE AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 907133213. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $430,908.56. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/15/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3413302 01/22/2010, 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 07-0036769 Title Order No. 07-8-143199 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 7175-011-002 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/15/2006. 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." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by THOMAS M CUMMINGS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/15/2006 and recorded 08/22/06, as Instrument No. 06 1869269, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 02/19/2010 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4757 EASTBROOK AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90713. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $586,356.10. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks 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 Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/10/2007 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3411046 01/22/2010, 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010 20100080298 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as G 4 Products, 10042 Artesia Place, Unit G, Bellflower, CA 90706, George Frederick Royse IV, 10043 Maple Street, Bellflower, CA 90706. The following business is conducted as an individual. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/ George F. Royse IV The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 01/06/2010. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see section 14400et seq. Business and Profession Code), Published at LCCN on 01/22, 01/30, 02/05, 02/12/2010
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: Cris D. Garza, 10214 Homage Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Beatrice B. Garza, whose address is 10214 Homage Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604 on or before March 21, 2010, and file the original with the Clerk of Norwalk Superior Court at 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: A503369 CA Unit Code: A Loan No: 4821781/LEE AP #1: 7028-012-012 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: MIN C LEE Recorded January 2, 2007 as Instr. No. 20070002068 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded October 27, 2009 as Instr. No. 09-1620989 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 21, 2006. 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. 13015 LA JARA STREET, CERRITOS, CA 90703-6156 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition 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 as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: FEBRUARY 17, 2010, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT THE WEST SIDE DOORS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $483,469.82. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: January 28, 2010 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary NANCY YOUNG, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.ascentex.com/websales. TAC# 881723C PUB: 01/28/10, 02/04/10, 02/11/10 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7037.02711 Title Order No. 4287745 MIN No. 10014020209010057 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/25/09. 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 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 §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): SANDRA CORTEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN, and CHAD STOKES, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 03/03/09, as Instrument No. 20090296869, of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 02/23/10 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 16625 GRAYSTONE AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7016-019-016 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $308,201.26. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. The undersigned, on behalf of the mortgage loan servicer, states that (1) the servicer has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 and (2) the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of California Civil Code § 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 or 2923.55 Date: January 26, 2010 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714-277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI # 1002.143090 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2010.
20100120340 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as Kilted Dreations and The Kilted Press, 11090 Artesia Blvd. Suite G, Cerritos, CA 90703, Michael Wood, 16803 Coral Reef Circle, Cerritos, CA 90703. The following business is conducted as an individual. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/ Michael Wood The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 01/27/2010. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see section 14400et seq. Business and Profession Code), Published at LCCN on 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 2/19/2010.
COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • JANUARY 29, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 439574CA Loan No. 0755853637 Title Order No. 241271 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2006. 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 02/19/2010 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/28/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 20062620102, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: ALBERTO QUINTANA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, WMC MORTGAGE CORP., IT'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 152 OF TRACT NO. 17220, IN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 429 PAGES 5 TO 9 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THE INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, WITHOUT RIGHT OR ENTRY UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MINING DRILLING, EXPLORING OR EXTRACTING SUCH OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES OR OTHER USE OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITH THE RIGHT TO DRILL INTO, LOCATE WELLS AND PRODUCE OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES FROM ANY PORTION OF SAID LAND WHICH LIES BELOW 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS CONTAINED IN THE DEED FROM MONTANA LAND COMPANY, RECORDED IN BOOK 32094 PAGE 1, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $385,199.54 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4709 PIMENTA AVENUE LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 APN Number: 7154-025-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 01-29-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3404931 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010, 02/12/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-184840-C Loan No. 7428550842 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/21/2006. 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. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:CESAR GRANADOS and ANA GRANADOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 6/28/2006 as Instrument No. 06-1425630 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:2/22/2010 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California Property Address is purported to be: 11908 205TH STREET LAKEWOOD, California 90715 APN #: 7058-010-012 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $437,884.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 1/19/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3417679 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010, 02/12/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090134007500 Title Order No.: 090536218 FHA/VA/PMI No.: - YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/15/2006. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/30/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1934242 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: LUIS A. BAEZ AND ROCIO BEAZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/19/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5049 ASHWORTH ST, LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90712 APN#: 7168-034-025 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $411,704.16. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3422115 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010, 02/12/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20090182301604 Title Order No.: 09 8 410032A FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/29/07. 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. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/10/07, as Instrument No. 20071630030, of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. EXE¬CUTED BY: JOSEPH E COONEY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVA¬LENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) DATE OF SALE: February 18, 2010 TIME OF SALE: 11:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16964 SIERRA VISTA WAY #20, CERRITOS, CA 90703. APN# 7012 008 081 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remain¬ing principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the un¬paid balance of the obligation se¬cured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, ex¬penses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $340,877.87. The benefi¬ciary under said Deed of Trust here¬tofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Elec¬tion to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLI¬CATION, INC. 4080 PLAZA GOLDORADO CIRCLE, SUITE E, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 (530) 672-3033, www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT¬ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent, BY: Ric Juarez Dated: 01/19/10 NPP0152092 01/29/10, 02/05/10, 02/12/10
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Public Auction (bulk sale) 1 apartment of furniture, appliances, cooking utensils, clothing and misc.household items. 932 Carson St. Long Beach Monday Feb. 8, 2 PM. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/29 and 2/6/10
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS 2009-2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the City of Hawaiian Gardens will be amending its 2009-2010 CDBG Program. The primary objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. Regulations governing the CDBG program also require that each activity undertaken with CDBG funds meet one of the following three broad national objectives: 1) benefit low- and moderate-income persons; 2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or, 3) meet other community development needs having a particular urgency. The 2009-2010 CDBG Program is being amended by cancelling the use of CDBG funds totaling $38,482 for the Sports Complex at Fedde Middle School (Project No. 600885-06) and reallocating the available funding to the Lee Ware Park Parking Lot Construction (Project No. 601192-09) increasing the project budget to $182,452. The Sports Complex at Fedde Middle School project is currently funded through other sources and is in the design phase to prepare construction plans. Future CDBG funds may be used at a later date, upon approval by the City, for the construction phase. The City is inviting comments on the proposed CDBG program amendment through March 1, 2010. Comments can be submitted to Ernesto Marquez, City Administrator in the Administration Department, City of Hawaiian Gardens, 21815 Pioneer Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716.
Publish: Los Cerritos Community News January 29, 2010 Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/29/2010 CITY OF NORWALK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY 5-YEAR AND ANNUAL PLAN SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER AND FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS Date: Time: Place:
March 16, 2010 5:45 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. City Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650
Description: The Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed Public Housing Agency 5-Year and Annual Plan for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010. The proposed plan includes: •Continued implementation of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Family Self Sufficiency Programs •Proposed implementation of Section 8 Homeownership Program •Intent to use Project-Based assistance Public Comment: Interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and be heard regarding this matter. The proposed plan is available to the public for examination and written comment January 29 through March 16, 2010. Copies of the proposed plan are available for public review at the following locations during normal business hours:
Housing Authority, 12035 Firestone Blvd. Social Services Center, 11929 Alondra Blvd. City Clerk’s Office, 12700 Norwalk Blvd., Room 16 Norwalk Regional Library, 12350 Imperial Hwy.
More Information: Written comments should be submitted by March 16, 2010 to Kristin Maithonis, Norwalk Housing Authority, 12035 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650. Questions concerning the public hearing matter should be directed to Kristin Maithonis at (562) 929-5588. Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 929-5720. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Assisted hearing devices will be available at this hearing without prior notification. Dated this 29th day of January 2010. /S/ Theresa Devoy, City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/29/2010
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