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What do you do with a principal who puts the safety of her teachers ahead of district orders “not to do anything, they will take care of it”. At ABC the answer is to put said principal on indefinite administrative leave. This is what happened at Stowers Elementary School last week. The principal is Eileen Blagden.
The Artesia City Council voted to defer construction of the proposed computerized valet parking structure on the northeast corner of 18th Street and Corby Avenue in favor of a surface parking lot for Pioneer shoppers. Estimated cost of the structure is $3.5 million. Money for the project would come from the 2007 Bond issue approved by the voters. Councilman Larry Nelson said he did not want to kill the prospect of eventually building the parking structure but felt it might be more prudent to build a 93-space surface parking lot for several reasons. They include the state of the economy resulting in a lower business tax revenue flow into the city, the continuing state budget deficits, and the probability the state will attempt to take more city funds to balance its budget. The Council agreed, saying it would like to see how many shoppers would use the parking lot and if it was warranted they could revisit the proposed structure in the future. It was also noted once construction began on the surface lot, it could be completed with a two month period and could recover its initial investment cost in less than two years. The Council also voted to move forward with construction of the city’s Public Works Yard on city owned land at the end of Corby Avenue adjacent to the 91 Freeway. The city had allocated $2 million for the yard, with construction by Edge Construction Management Consultant Services. Work will include two offices, a restroom, work space and a place for
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When District officials were questioned about the administrative leave and if the principal was actually fired, the answer was she is on indefinite leave. Asked why a fifth grade teacher who showed signs of being unstable was transferred from Leal Middle School to a kindergarten class at Stowers, District officials said they couldn’t comment because it was a personnel matter. However, LCCN has learned the teacher, who is tenured and has been with ABC for 16 years had problems at Leal and substitute teachers often taught his 5th grade class. The events that led up to Blagden’s leave occurred on this timeline: According to the sheriff incident report the teacher, Kevin Kirby, arrived at Stowers on Jan. 25 at approximately 9 a.m. He had bloodstains on his clothes and told a secretary he had been in an accident on the freeway while on his motorcycle. Blagden, justifiably so, decided Kirby should not report to his classroom due to his appearance and possible injuries. Kirby told her that he had refused medical treatment at the scene of the accident and didn’t need a doctor. According to the report, Kirby became very agitated that he was not able to go to his classroom and said, “Nobody likes
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Cerritos Mayor Bruce Barrows presents Cerritos Center Marketing Manager Megan Richardson a Certificate of Recognition for the Center’s hosting the Festival of Friendship. By Jerry Bernstein The weather outside was wet and cold, but that didn’t keep Cerritos residents and shoppers from enjoying the 11th Annual Festival of Friendship held inside the Los Cerritos Center on Feb. 6. Sponsored by the city of Cerritos and the Let Freedom Ring Committee, in conjunction with the Center the Festival is designed to promote friendship and shown
California Pizza Kitchen, the Main Stage near the new Forever 21, and the Sears Stage outside the entrance across from the children’s area. Local community groups displayed an assortment of ethnic songs and dances of their native cultures. In between the acts many youngsters occupied themselves at the arts and crafts tables. Youngsters below the age of 10 found the Center's playground located several yards from the arts and crafts
See PARKING CONTINUED ON 4 The International Peace Choir sang and danced on the Main Stage. Other musicals on the stage were performed by Da Hawaii Seniors Club, Cerritos Chinese American Senior Citizens Association, and International Peace Choir. Dances were performed by Na Wahine O’Cerritos, Chinese Culture Association of Southern California, Ballet Folkloric Amor De Mexico, and a demonstration by Oriental Moo Doo School. about the city’s rich diversity that makes up its populations through a variety of cultural music and dances. Featured were a variety of cultural acts performed on three stages in the Center. These included the East Stage near the
tables. On the Sears stage, the Liberty Park Tot Lots, Mu Kung Hawa Women’s Chorale, and Voice of Little Arirang
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Author Lisa See at Cerritos Library
Best-selling author Lisa See visited the Cerritos Library and discussed her book "Shanghai Girls" on Tuesday, February 9 in the Skyline Room. Featured in the photo are Gordon Hum, Councilmember Carol Chen, Professor John Jung, Lisa See and Councilmember Laura Lee, and ABCUSD Board Member Sophia Tse.
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The Rotary Club of Cerritos-Artesia held their annual speech contest at their weekly lunch meeting on Monday February 10th. The speech contest was open to all high school students of the ABC School District. Pictured above are (from l~r Monica Rosales (Artesia), Abi Thenappan (Whitney), Tobi Agbelemose (Gahr), Manu Patel, president of the Rotary Club, and April Skiles (Gahr). The theme for this year was "The Future Is In Your Hands". The winner Abi Thenappan will move on to the area contest. For more info on the Rotary Club of Cerritos-Artesia, please contact Dr.Steve Sherman at sshermanmd@earthlink.net.
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Fedde Middle School student Literacy Oscar Winners were honored by the Hawaiian Gardens City Council at its Feb. 9 meeting with Certificates of Recognition. Each student wrote a book. Maria Leon won her Oscar for best overall; Jessica Macias for best illustrated, and Mathew Consuegra for best writer. With them were Fedde Principal Carol Castro, and teacher Angela Fernandez.
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Cerritos Chinese School celebrates New Year with fundraiser
Enjoying the festivities at the 2010 Chinese New Year Celebration Feb. 6 at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center were (l-r) Chinese Culture Development Director Lan Shu, Councilmember Carol Chen, Mayor Bruce Barrows, Consul for Education of the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles Xu Cuiying and Councilmember Laura Lee.
Is that teacher right for you? By Larry Caballero There are many variables to consider when determining how successful a student will be when he enters college. Being academically prepared and emotionally mature always help, but in many cases, the teacher can make the difference. He may be an expert in his field, but he needs to connect with his students. There’s no one size—or teacher—that fits all of his students’ needs, of course, but why not try to match teachers and students according to what a particular student may be looking for in a teacher’s style of teaching? So a couple of students came up with the idea of posting student reviews of instructors on their website www.whototake.com. By providing student feedback, new students would have the opportunity of making a more intelligent choice when selecting their instructors. Although students from as many as 4500 schools from across the United States are able to post reviews, the majority come from Cypress and Fullerton Community College so far. The goal is to encourage more student involvement from Cerritos, Orange Coast and Golden West Community Colleges. Website co-founders John Westlake and Paul Cianci hope to have a “decent following” from these schools in the next 12-18 months. “Our site also links a lot of teacher sites directly where you can find more info on the teacher, courses and other info
Career Expo and Job Fair at Cerritos College Cerritos Planning Commissioner and Chinese School Teacher Cindy Yen Chen prepares children for their dance to celebrate 2010 Chinese New Year.
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Continued from page 1 me here. Nobody loves me here. I have no friends and maybe my accident happened this morning for a purpose. I wish I was dead!” Blagden became concerned at what the teacher was saying. Kirby subsequently told Blagden he was having major problems with his “teammates” [other Kindergarten teachers]. He said he “hates” them both and added, “I wish something bad would happen to them! I want to hire a hit man and kill them!” The sheriff’s report stated he then looked into the principal’s eyes and asked her, “Are you afraid of me Eileen?” At that point Blagden excused herself andhurriedly left the room. She immediately called the District’s Human Resources Department as she thought Kirby was suicidal and needed medical attention for his injuries. A short time later,
personnel from the District office arrived and escorted him to a medical facility. In conversation with the District, the principal was told not to do anything else and that the District would handle it from there. However, apparently concerned about the safety of her teachers and kindergarten students, Blagden filed a report with the sheriff. At a subsequent meeting, the two “teammate” teachers told the sheriff investigator the only problem they have had with Kirby was that he was not professional and very accusatory. They added they haven’t known him very long as he was recently transferred to their school from Leal Elementary School from unknown reasons. Following the events, District officials told LLCN Kirby was placed on leave for medical reasons and would not be returning to class the rest of the year. Both teachers were advised by the sheriff investigator of their options of obtaining a restraining order, which they said they would do so later this week. At the ABC School Board meeting on Feb. 2, the Board met in closed session before and after the meeting to discuss the incident. The next day Blagden was told to report to the District office where she was
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Continued from page 1 storage. The balance of the yard will be blacktopped for vehicles and container storage. In other business the Council authorized bond funds for the replacement of the Albert O. Little Community roof to safeguard the Center from water and other damage arising from substantial leak in the roof. The Council also approved a two year extension with the Los Angeles County Animal control with the understanding it could terminate the contract with a 60day notice by July 1 and thereafter 180 days notice is required. Councilmember Sally Flowers said she was not happy with the fact it take 24-to-36 hours to pick up a dead dog after it has been called in. “I don’t believe this is in the best interest of our residents.” The Council approved fireworks stands
for the July 4 celebration. Councilman Nelson said sometime back the council had decided there were to many fireworks in the city and had cut the number back to nine because of the proximity of the stands to one another. Now we are being asked to okay 12 stands. He asked the staff to review what stands were approved last year and if one or more had withdrawn they then could be replaced. He said he thought that was the policy the city was operating under. “I say 12 is to many, cut it down to nine.” Councilmember Flowers said if the stands are spread out throughout the city there should be no problem. City Manager Maria Dadian said the city code specifies all applicants have to be non-profit and what they contribute to the community and at least 20 of their members have to be residents of the city. The council voted to put the matter on a future agenda to look at the code and see if it need to be revised as to when applicants should apply for a stand and also to reduce the number of stands permitted in the city. It also voted to limited the number of stands to 10, noting that two of the applicants were from Gahr High School and two from Artesia High Flowers said if the two stands from each school combined, that would limit the number to 10.
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when she was on the witness stand about a ring her husband had given her valued at $40,000 and accusing her of losing it. She replied in her small voice, “I don’t know if it was worth $40,000 or $4,000. I never
He said he was in Oakland when the bridge collapsed. He described the bridge as a two-layer structure. “The top layer “Most starting newscasters leave Los fell on the lower portion trapping people Angeles for a smaller market,” he said, in their cars. One man was trapped under “but I didn’t want the rubble for 10 to do that. I wanted days, he related, to stay in the Los before they could Angeles area.” get him out. AnLopez started other victim was a his news career small boy trapped as a teenager for in a car. Those in a small Orange the car with him County newspaper were dead. In oras a sports writer, der to rescue him, later switching to they had to amputelevision. He said tate his arm. “He he has worked 38 said he was away years in Los Angeles from his home 12 television. During days covering the his career he has earthquake. covered a variety He concluded of stories including with two stogo to Somalia when ries about two George H. Bush men who loved was president. He baseball: Walter said the goal was to O’Mally and feed the people and Dave Lopez [ctr] Orange County Reporter for TV Channels 2 and 9 was guest speaker at Gene Autry. He stabilize the country. the Feb. 4 Breakfast meeting of the Cerritos Optimist Club which meets at the Off Street said O’Mally was “There was no central Café at 7 a.m. the first, second and fourth Thursday and 7 p.m. on the thir a very nice gentlethird Thursday government and the man. “During an of each month. With him are [l-r] Program Chair for the Day Ebie Ghaneian and Club country was run by interview he invited President Rick Renaker who presented him with an Optimist cub. warlords. me to play a round On the other hand, of golf with him. he also covered the trial involving Anna could count the diamonds on it.” On one of the holes he hit the ball into the Nicole Smith following the death of her Lopez also covered the riots in Los scrub. Picking it up, he threw the ball onto elderly husband who left her a fortune and Angeles, the opening of the Crystal Cathe- the green, saying, “It’s my game, I can do which his son contested. He remembered dral, the initial Super Bowl and 11 others, what I want.” one of the son’s attorney’s questioning her and the 1989 San Francisco earthquake. By Jerry Bernstein
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Lula Washington Dance Theater at Cerritos By Glen Creason The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts seems to have become the place for excellence in modern dance as of late. Over the past season we have seen at least three of the finest companies practicing the art and on Saturday night hungry local dance-o-philes got another feast of the form from the Lula Washington Dance Theater. This troupe may mean just a little extra for local fans since Ms. Washington is a home grown artist, rising up out of the Nickerson Gardens projects of South Central Los Angeles and creating one of the most imaginative and vibrant concert experiences in modern dance. Certainly Lula Washington, a graduate of UCLA has done more than anyone in recent years around Southern California to bring the art of dance into the black community of Los Angeles. Of further interest is the active participation of associate director Tamica Washington-Miller who performed magnificently throughout the night and as a mature woman showed the mostly young group how the true art of dance comes from the heart and mind as much as it does from the body in motion. This is an ensemble that pushes to the limits of the form and incorporates much of the rapidly changing digital age into the choreography. Case in point the first piece WWW.CONNECTIONS.2010 that juxtaposed the use of technology in connecting flesh and blood humanity. While couples connected with smart phones and text messages they also moved beautifully together with a harmony that only can be reached within a romantic heartbeat. During this segment there were themes that came unexpectedly to the surface now and then including the equality of women and the importance of electronic connectivity in communication. Part of the Lula Washington Dance experience is the lighting and on this night the bright colors and stark contrasts worked beautifully with the dance schemes especially in “Love Is” and the lengthy opening number that blended the music of the Pachelbel, Michael
Jackson and the Rolling Stones into one strangely cohesive statement. “We Wore the Mask” was really marvelous with the passionate dancing of Tamica Washington-Miller and the unbelievably inventive drumming of master Marcus Miller. It’s not often you get a standing ovation at the intermission but this piece left the packed house on its feet. The second half began with a salute to the great tennis playing Williams sisters, Venus and Serena with the power, grace and even grunts of the great athletes expressed in a compact sequence of dance give and take. The remainder of the program was an absolutely dazzling set of pieces called “Ode to the Sixties” that was accompanied by pop music by Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Beatles, Bob Dylan and a perfect finishing kick from James Brown’s “Super Bad.” The choreography demonstrated an amazing variety of styles and moods drawn from the period and ranged from whimsical to political to just plain funky. Again, Tamika Washington-Miller lead the way on “Blowin’ in the Wind” that managed to draw goose-bumps without saying a word outside of the atmosphere created with the movement of bodies. Lula Washington’s choreography is multi-textured and filled with small nuances that may reach you after the performance as you ponder the marvels of the art of dance.
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La Palma/Buena Park 2010 Relay for Life Kick-Off By Larry Caballero
When La Palma and Buena Park community activists and cancer survivors cochaired the first American Cancer Society Relay for Life 7 years ago in their cities, no one could have guessed how successful it would become today. The Society states on its website “one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The Relay for Life unites communities across the country each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.” The first La Palma and Buena Park Relay for Life grossed over $40,000 with about 200 supporters and participants. Last year, the Relay at Buena Park Junior High grossed over $100,000 with over 900 participants and 31 teams, each pledging to raise money to cure cancer and running to honor and celebrate those who have survived the dreaded disease. Past co-chair Sylvia Woodside said “the relay gives us the opportunity to celebrate the good work we did and to raise a lot of money at the same time for a great cause.” One of this year’s co-chairs is La Palma Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Rodriguez who was very pleased with the tremendous support and turnout. “It just gets bigger and better every year.” Participants are encouraged to walk as many laps as they can, and the traditional luminaria ceremony and walk takes place at 9:00 pm when all of the lights on the track are shut off. Last year, almost 900 paper bags were purchased in memory or in honor of a cancer patient or survivor.
Supporters for Relay for Life scheduled for June were eager to get started raising money to save lives from Cancer. Shown (l-r) 2010 Co-chair Donna McKay; Buena Park Mayor Art Brown, ready to play Santa a little early this year; the Sizzlin’ Seniors in Motion performers, who range in age from 60 to 80; Buena Park Councilman Don McKay as Pappa Smurf; and La Palma Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Rodriguez. The bags were illuminated on the track with a candle inside and an inscription on the outside of the bag. One supporter purchased 10 bags at $10 each with the same inscription—“Great mother, good friend and an amazing woman. She taught me the true meaning of love and compassion. She will remain in our hearts forever.” During the ceremony, supporters were told the symbolism of an empty table covered with a linen tablecloth and of one chair beside it. The symbol was not for a mourning of loss but for a celebration of life. Other symbols included a single rose on the table for enduring love of family and friends, a slice of lemon for a bitter battle that is not always won, and an inverted glass for those who are no longer with us.
Last year, resident Jeanette Baker underwent brain surgery, but it didn’t stop her from participating in the opening, closing, and luminaria ceremonies in her wheel chair. Her Bakers Believers Team raised more than $8,000. The team raising the most money that year, at $15,000, was the Sandee’s (Michalek) All-Stars. The team had purchased 160 bags for the luminaria ceremony alone. Michalek regrettably passed away from cancer before she could participate in last year’s relay. As soon as the ceremony was over, supporters began planning for this year and promising it to be even more successful. This year’s kick-off was Feb. 1 at the Buena Park Senior Center where supporters began coordinating efforts for the June 5-6 event.
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Tennis back in Cerritos On Presidents Day Weekend, Sat. Feb. 13 – Mon. Feb. 15, Cerritos will be host to the 1st Annual Cerritos Regional Park Junior Open Tournament. Over 200 youth tennis players from across the Los Angeles area will be coming to Cerritos to compete to gain points for their junior rankings. Matches begin at 8am each day and go through 7pm. The Cerritos Regional Park is located at 19700 Bloomfield Avenue (cross street is 195th Street). Currently, the number of youth entrants has already surpassed 200. The funds used for the tournament will help upgrade and repair the tennis courts in Cerritos Regional Park. The goal next year for the tournament will be to develop opportunities for local businesses in the area to sponsor and support the tennis tournament in different ways.
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Festival CON'T From Pg 1 performed stage musicals. Performing dances were Puniwai Hula Halau, Nonpur Dance Academy, Chinese Yunchi Dance Association, PHILSELA, and Happy Seniors of Cerritos. On the Main Stage, musicals were performed by Da Hawaii Seniors Club, Cerritos Chinese American Senior Citizens Association, and International Peace Choir. Dances were performed by Na Wahine O’Cerritos, Chinese Culture Association of Southern California, Ballet Folkloric Amor De Mexico, and a demonstration by Oriental Moo Doo School. The East Stage featured one musical by Inca Peruvian Flute Music and dances by Ahahui O’Liluokalanni Hawaiian Club, J.C. Culture Foundation, Legacy Irish Dance, Adaptive Recreation, Inter Dance, Te AfroCaribbean Dance Revue, Susana Elena Classical Spanish & Flamenco Dance, and Cerritos Korean-American Association Dance.
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fourth quarter. Holliday had been in a scoring slump during the middle of the league season, scoring six at john Glenn, then 16 at Artesia and 11 against La Mirada. But he has turned it up in the last four games and is averaging 18.7 points in 10 league games. “We’re going to need him for Friday to guarantee us second place and maybe guarantee us a home game,” Webster said. “He didn’t play last Friday and probably was a By Loren Kopff little more focused tonight. When you’re For the 2009-2010 Norwalk boys basket- playing box and one’s on him and triangle ball season, everyday seems like a holiday and two’s and zones that are geared towards him, he’s going to when Anthony Hollihave some tough day steps on the court. SUBURBAN LEAGUE shooting games. The senior is quickly BASKETBALL But he always leaving his mark as bounces back.” one of the best playCastaneda added 16 points and 13 reers in school history and his career-high 33 points helped the Lancers knock off visiting bounds while six other players combined for the remaining 17 points. Artesia senior JuArtesia 66-54 this past Tuesday evening. It was the fifth straight victory for Nor- lian Green scored a team-high 21 points and walk, which is the 16th ranked team in the had eight rebounds while senior Ryan Hicks California Interscholastic Federation-South- and sophomore Santiago Fajardo each had ern Section Division II-A poll. Norwalk en- 11 points. Fajardo also grabbed 10 rebounds ters tonight’s road game at La Mirada with as the Pioneers end the regular season toan overall mark of 15-11 and 8-3 in the Sub- night at John Glenn. The red and black can urban League. In addition, the Lancers have do no better than a tie for fourth place and at put themselves in position to claim a share worst, can get into the playoffs as an at-large of the league title pending the outcome of representative. For the Lancers, they will be advancing their game and the Cerritos at Mayfair tilt. “We hadn’t really talked about that the to the playoffs for the second straight season last four games because we’ve been just fo- and the 15 overall victories and eight league cusing one game at a time,” said Norwalk wins are the most in over a dozen seasons. “Since we won the tournament, we’re head coach Jim Webster. “But now we can really put it on the line. We know if we just 12-3 and I don’t know what clicked,” Webtake care of business, we’re outright second ster said. “Obviously our defense improved place and if we get some help, then we’re a lot from the first seven or eight games. It’s a long season and you have your ups and co-champs.” A Norwalk win tonight coupled with a downs. Hopefully we can maintain it.” Cerritos victory at Mayfair would force a three-way tie for first place. A Norwalk win and a Cerritos loss would put Norwalk in second place and Cerritos in third place. Holliday was seven of 11 from the field with five three-pointers and sank 14 of 18 free throws. He also had nine rebounds and three steals and most of his work came after the first quarter, which was owned by the Pioneers. Despite having its bus pick the team up By Loren Kopff an hour and 15 minutes late and not having much time for pregame warm-ups, Artesia John Glenn girls basketball head coach led throughout most of the first quarter and Linda Parra and her counterpart at Norwalk, was up 16-13 with 1:31 remaining before Richard Drake, have a combined 26 years of the Lancers scored the final eight points experience coaching at the high school level. of the stanza. The hosts would continue to But they probably have never encountered build on that momentum, outscoring the Pi- such a display of shooting as the one turned oneers 19-8 in the second quarter thanks to in by Glenn last Friday night. Holliday and junior Manuel Castaneda. The The Lady Eagles, who connected on two combined for 15 of the 19 points. only five field goals the entire game, were “We’ve had trouble this year defending still able to barely beat host Norwalk 41-38 the other team’s best players,” said Artesia and complete their first season sweep over head coach Greg Taylor. “[Mayfair’s Tim] their city rivals for the first time since the Douglas goes for 36, we held Aaron Wright 2006-2007 season. Glenn benefited from the [of Cerritos] to 4 the first game and he goes 40 turnovers by the Lady Lancers and went off for 23 the second time we played them. 30 of 47 from the free throw line. When it Two of my guys who should be starting was all said and done, Glenn had shot 11 perwere on the bench for disciplinary reasons. I cent from the field compared to Norwalk’s think that would have helped.” 26 percent. Norwalk held a slim 26-22 lead almost “Thank god for three throws, seriously,” two minutes into the second quarter when Parra said. “Norwalk got so many good Holliday was fouled on a three-point at- looks; they got so many that they didn’t contempt. The infraction also led to Taylor vert. How many wide open lay-ups did they picking up a technical foul and Holliday miss? We’re very lucky they missed those converted all five free throws. Following shots.” a steal and basket from Artesia sophomore “It’s been like that all year,” Drake said. James Floyd, the Lancers ended the half on “It could be a combination of a lot of things. a 9-0 run and held a 40-24 advantage at the But we haven’t learned to finish. We had too break. many turnovers today, we missed our free “I shouldn’t have gotten the technical; throws and we missed our lay-ups. When I could have said a lot worse than what I you take a look at those three things, those said,” Taylor said. “I was just sticking up three things add up to why we lost.” for my boys. This is still Artesia and people How bad was the shooting for both don’t like Artesia for [whatever] reasons. teams, especially Glenn? The Lady Eagles But I just want to let people know that it’s missed on all 12 field goals in the first quara new coach, new program and new kids. ter but still led 11-6 after the opening quarter Maybe it’s my imagination but I feel like because they were 11 of 14 from the line. we do get some calls that when I go back Norwalk’s first field goal didn’t come until and watch the film, I’m right more than I’m the 2:48 mark and Glenn’s first wasn’t until wrong.” the 6:23 mark of the second quarter. At this Holliday continued to go to work in the point, the visitors were up 13-8 but the Lady third quarter, scoring eight points and miss- Lancers came back to tie the game at 14-14 ing one shot from the field. The Pioneers, with 2:58 remaining in the half following the who fell to 10-14 overall and 5-6 in the second basket of the game from junior Stacie circuit, couldn’t make a dent in the Nor- Ramirez. walk’s lead until midway through the fourth Glenn would score the final seven points quarter when they pulled within 11 points of the half and still had a seven-point lead at 54-43. But in the end, it was too much less than a minute into the third quarter when Holliday, who added 10 more points in the junior Arlene Gomez scored on one of her
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three steals. But again, Norwalk rallied to tie the contest and take its first lead since early in the game when senior Brittany Jimenez scored off of the fourth assist from senior Alexis Love. This made the score 27-26 with 3:32 left in the third quarter and Norwalk still had a lead (33-31) when junior Giselle Sanchez scored off her own rebound at the buzzer. But, as they did to begin the game, the Lady Eagles went on a game-clinching run during the first six minutes of the fourth quarter by nailing six of 10 free throws plus getting their only field goal of the stanza in 17 attempts. “I don’t think we ran very good offensive sets,” Parra said. “I think they were a little too nervous, a little too jittery. Defensively, we were too high. I think this was one of those games where they really wanted to win but then they tend to make a lot of mistakes. I’m very glad they shot well in the first three quarters on their free throws.” “They go on that 8-0 run because they play with nothing to lose,” Drake said. “They weren’t in foul trouble; they could get some fouls. They played extremely aggressive. They upped their ante defensively. We were in foul trouble both halves. When you put a team that was at the line…30 points is a game for some schools. You’re at the mercy of the officials and all of these officials have their different calls.” Norwalk was still in the game with 1:29 remaining after junior Damonise Martin converted a three-point play, then junior Vanessa Ramirez hit a free throw with 54 seconds left. But Glenn senior Monica Martinez sealed the win with a pair of charity shots with 40 seconds left. Gomez led the Lady Eagles with 12 points and was 10 of 12 from the line. Junior Sarai Robles had 10 points and nine rebounds, six coming in the fourth quarter, while junior Sharae Moten added eight points and four steals. Seniors Carla Acuna and Karina Rodriguez each had five steals. Love, the Loyola Marymount University signee, led the Lady Lancers with 11 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks. While she was held in check for most of the first half, Love turned it on in the second half when she scored seven points and grabbed nine rebounds, had two steals and two assists. Sanchez added nine points and had five rebounds while Stacie Ramirez grabbed eight boards. “I think that’s expected out of Alexis,” Parra said. “She’s talented; she’s a very talented player. I was impressed with her weak side passing. I was ashamed of our weak side defense. But for the most part, we always tell them to keep an eye on her and know where she’s at.” “We knew we couldn’t run with them,” Drake said. “Because we couldn’t run with Bellflower and [Glenn] beat Bellflower 5650, we already knew we couldn’t run. But the problem was we went into half court traps and slowed them down but we still couldn’t stop from fouling.” Norwalk rebounded with a 41-22 win over Artesia this past Tuesday and will conclude the regular season tonight at La Mirada. Drake’s squad is now 11-14 overall and 3-8 in the Suburban League, still seek-
ing its third straight trip to the playoffs. The Lady Lancers had gone 14-12 in the past two regular seasons. “I believe a team needs to earn a chance to go to the playoffs,” Drake said. “Playoffs should not be for anybody who wants to go. Playoffs should be for teams that have earned that right to go. That’s what CIF has always represented to me. In the old days, I saw teams go with four or five wins and they were embarrassing.” It’s a different story for Parra’s team, which improved to 16-8 overall and 6-4 in the circuit. Glenn hosted Bellflower this past Thursday and will be home to Artesia tonight. Last season, the Lady Eagles missed the playoffs after going 10-17 and 2-10 in the league. The California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section playoffs begin on Thursday. “I don’t give them enough credit for how hard they work because they never give up,” Parra said. “That’s the one thing that keeps them with a winning record.”
Gahr sees playoff chances disappear in second half of season By Loren Kopff On Jan. 26, the Gahr girls soccer team had just defeated Paramount and was sitting pretty in third place in the San Gabriel Valley League. Even with a couple of unfortunate setbacks, the Gladiators were still alive for the postseason when they hosted Warren this past Monday. But as first-year head coach Martin Henry, who was returning to the soccer sidelines for the first time since the 2002-2003 when he coached the boys team, was looking on late in the first half, an upset over the second place team was asking too much and the Bears shutout Gahr 3-0. Coupled with a loss to Paramount this past Wednesday in the season finale, the Gladiators end up at 6-14-3 overall and 3-6-1 in the league. “We were playing well but we have had a lot of injuries,” Henry said. “We have three girls who have really bad ankle [injuries] and we lost a goalie to a season-ending injury. We have a small bench. We’re just worn out.” Gahr did not score a goal in its final five games of the season and was stunned when it fell to last place Dominguez on Feb. 2, then tied Lynwood on Feb. 5, two teams that Gahr had no problems with in the first round. Still, the Gladiators hung in there for most of the first half against Warren. “We outshot each team but just couldn’t get it in the back of the net,” Henry said. “It’s just tough luck.” A shot in the fourth minute by Warren’s April Gonzalez was deflected by senior goalkeeper Bianca Rangel and two minutes later, a shot by senior defender Etajha Gilmer, one of Gahr’s best players the past few seasons, hit the crossbar. In the seventh minute, Rangel would punch away a
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free kick shot from Rocio Hernandez. But the penalty box. the Woods,” directed by Jodi Improta, the Bears finally put one past Rangel when Of the 10 seniors that were on the openBrennan England and Aileen Perry, will Charleen Cortez scored in the 18th minute. ing day roster, Gilmer, and midfielder Julie open at the Long Beach Event Center Another golden opportunity for Gahr Benito will be missed the most. The two from March 25th to the 27th. Whitney’s went awry in the 31st minute when senior were starters as freshmen and even though theatre students have won recognition forward Dayana Cruz knocked the ball out Benito didn’t play last season, she finished and scholarships at the California Thesof the Warren goalkeeper’s grasp but the her Gahr career with 13 goals while Gilmer, pian Festival and the Long Beach State ball trickled off to the side. Celinna Mon- who is going to Loyola Marymount UniverTheatrefest. Although primarily known as a school tano would then give Warren a 2-0 lead five sity, found the back of the net 16 times in that is focused on academics, Whitney The Associated Student Body produc minutes before halftime. her four seasons as a Gladiator. es an extravagant talent show each year High School offers more performance Gahr took only six shots in the game and “She’s an extremely hard worker and I opportunities than any other school in with over 200 performers including dancseven minutes into the second half, barely wish we could have done a little more for the ABC District. The music program, ers, singers, magicians, musicians and culmissed on yet another opportunity. A long her,” Henry said of Gilmer. “We have some directed by tural acts from the throw-in by Gilmer was taken by freshman strong freshmen and we have an uphill bat- Brennan EngShanti Club (Inmidfielder Loren Demedeiros and when the tle. You don’t need to have all-stars. You just land, gives two dian Club), Club goalkeeper slipped, her shot at a wide open need to have girls that buy into your pro- concerts at the Kaibigan (Filipino net was cleared away by a Warren defender. gram and do what’s asked. I’m going to get Carpenter CenClub), Chinese The last goal was scored by Hernandez in that sooner or later. We’ll get there.” Club, Kokoro Kara ter each year, the 51st minute on a free kick just outside (Japanese Club), featuring over and the Martial 400 students in Arts Club. This band, orches year’s performance tra and choir. will be at the La The award Mirada Performwinning band ing Arts Center on also marches March 6th at 7:00 in parades, p.m. In addition, participates in the Shanti Club music festivals and Club Kaibigan at Disneyland both hold annual and provides a culture shows strong presence featuring students in the district from Whitney and honor band. other schools. Whitney’s The biggest obtheatre pro stacle the performgram produces ing arts program five shows at Whitney faces is a lack of performance each year including a fall play, a winter space. The school has no theatre, so literproduction, a spring musical, a children’s ally tens of thousands of dollars are spent theatre show, and Bottom Locker Produceach year renting auditoriums for perfortions which are student directed one-act Top row: Ruben Flores (Manager), Santino Prado (Coach), Andre Alvarez (Goalie), Jesus mances. The parent group, The Whitney plays featuring only 7th, 8th and 9th grade Martinez, David Cortes, Greg Salazar, Alex Rodriguez, Marco Martinez, Modesto Guz Foundation for Educational Excellence, man, Steve Nadal (Asst. Coach), Ben Prado (Coach). Bottom row: Benjamín Garcia, Ivan students. This year the fall play, “Baseis currently raising funds to help build ment Window,” was an original script co Barajas, Anthony Flores, Stevie Nadal, Kevin Garcia. a media arts center/auditorium for the written by the director, Rod Ziolkowski, school by hosting “Casino Royale,” a and two students, Jeff Capps and David ments in the upcoming months, where they The Cerritos United SC ("CUSC") dinner dance at the Holiday Inn Select in Ankenbauer. The winter production will BU14 team kicked off the year in good form hope to continue their dominance. For tryLa Mirada on Saturday, March 20th from consist of a dinner theatre show called by reigning champion at the Odyssey Cup 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. For more info, call 2010 presented by Adidas the weekend of out information, please contact: http://www. “All you Need is Love” at CPE on Febru(562) 926-5566 ext. 22302. ary 17th at 6:30 p.m. The musical, “Into Jan. 9-10. This 2 day event, was hosted by cuscsoccer.org.
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Trustee Sale # CA0858381 Loan# 1004353700 Order # 090711544 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/13/2004. 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 3/9/2010 at 10:30 AM, MTC Financial Inc., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/19/2004 as Document No. 04 1268779 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, Kim A Phan, a single woman, as Trustor, IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., a Federally Chartered Savings Bank, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by 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). AT: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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 describing the land therein: APN # 7030-006-029 As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 18324 Alfred Avenue , Cerritos, CA 90703 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the 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 Trustee’s Sale is: $417,930.99 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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. 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that 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 of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 I Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 2/12/2010 MTC Financial Inc. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: Paula Gutierrez, Trustee Sales Officer *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)573-1965, (714) 573-1965, (949) 2528300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 P664453 2/12, 2/19, 02/26/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 430769CA Loan No. 5303490519 Title Order No. 602119080 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-17-2006. 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 03-05-2010 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-24-2006, Book -, Page -, Instrument 06-0411377, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: SEVERINO ATAYDE JR AND LYDIA A ATAYDE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, ALLIANCE BANCORP, 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 69, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED TRACT NO. 26378, WHICH MAP WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN BOOK 784 OF MAPS PAGES 98 TO 100. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $720,027.93 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 19615 LUSK AVENUE CERRITOS, CA 90703 APN Number: 7050-014-026 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. 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. DATE: 02-032010 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# 3439399 02/12/2010, 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: M814116 Trustee Sale No.: 67948 Loan No.: NO6559507 APN: 7040-009-014 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 10/20/2005. 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 proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 03/04/2010 at 10:00AM, FCI Lender Services, Inc. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/07/05 as Doc #05 2682643 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Cecilia Gonzalez, A Single Woman, as Trustor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Resmae Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by 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). At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 18327 Elaine Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $443,447.28 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 2/1/10 FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Trustee 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-282-2424 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-603-7342. Teri Snyder, Exec. Vice President, FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 186624)(02/12/10, 02/19/10, 02/26/10)
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CITY OF NORWALK NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS
CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS PRINTING OF THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2010-2011 SEASON BROCHURES BID NO. 1099-11 Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, for the printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 2010-2011 Season Brochures, Bid No. 1099-11. Bids will be publicly opened at Cerritos City Hall at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Bids must be made on the form provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, marked "Bid for Printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 2010-2011 Season Brochures, Bid No. 1099-11." Please contact the City of Cerritos Communications Division at (562) 916-1320 to obtain specifications and contract documents. No bid will be accepted unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. The City of Cerritos reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids or waive the informality in a bid not affected by law. Dated/Posted/Published: February 12, 2010 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 2/12/10
JUDGES PARKING GARAGE 12710 NORWALK BOULEVARD PROJECT NO. 7701 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Norwalk will accept bids for this project until the hour of eleven o'clock A.M. on March 4, 2010. Bids are to be submitted to City Clerk's Office Room 16, City Hall, Norwalk, California. Bids will be opened in the City Clerk's Office Room 16 unless otherwise posted. Plans, specifications, bid forms, bonds and contracts may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer, Room 12, City Hall. Plans and specifications will be issued to prospective bidders over the counter for a $75.00 charge. For plans and specifications that are required to be mailed the charge will be $95.00. Checks are to be made payable to the City of Norwalk. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and upon all subcontractors under him, to pay not less than the general prevailing rates of per diem wages to all workmen employed in the execution of this contract in accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 to 1780 of the Labor Code. Said general prevailing rate of per diem wages and classification, if applicable, to said contract and work was adopted by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Attention is directed to the provisions in Section 1777.5 (Chapter 1411, Statutes of 1968) and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the contractor or any subcontractor under him. The Contractor will be required to submit weekly payrolls to the City of Norwalk to verify the above requirements. No payments shall be made until the above requirements are met. In performance of the terms of this Contract, the Contractor shall not engage in nor permit such subcontractors as he may employ from engaging in discrimination in employment of persons because of the race, color, national origin or ancestry, or religion of such person. Violation of this provision may result in the imposition of penalties referred to in Labor Code Section 1735. The City Council of the City of Norwalk reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and/or waive any informality on a bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. BY ORDER OF THE NORWALK CITY COUNCIL of the City of Norwalk, California this 12TH day of February 2010. /s/Theresa Devoy, City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community News 2/12 and 2/19/10 CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICIA PARA UNA AUDIENCIA PUBLICA Notice is hereby given that City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing pertaining to the item(s) listed below: DATE OF HEARING: TIME OF HEARING: LOCATION OF HEARING:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009 6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter. City Council Chambers City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
HEARING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVING ENERGY SOLUTIONS AGREEMENT AND THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT PROGRAM FOR ENERGY RELATED IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY FACILITIES WITH PACIFICWEST ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD Those persons desiring to testify in favor of or in opposition to the proposal listed above will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing. If you challenge the subject application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence submitted to the City Council at, or prior to the public hearing. Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Administrator’s Office at (562) 420-2641, Ext. 201. Si desea obtener mas informacion, llame a la Oficina del Administrador Municipal (562) 420-2641, Ext. 201. Sue Underwood Acting City Clerk
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia will hold a Regular Planning Commission Meeting in the City Council Chambers of the Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following item(s): Case No. 2010-02
Variance and Design Review 11732 South Street
Pro Signs, (Sam Sanchez) 2521 W. La Palma Ave #5 Anaheim, CA 92801 A request for a variance approval to exceed the maximum allowed height, five (5) feet for a proposed wall sign and design review to allow two (2) wall signs and to reface one (1) existing monument sign to an existing commercial building located at 11732 South Street in the Commercial Planned Development (C-P-D) Zone. Resolution No. 2010-02P Case No. 2010-03
Conditional Use Permit 18738-42 Pioneer Boulevard
Venkatesh Koka, 18760 Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a bar with a dance floor to at an existing restaurant located at 18738-18742 Pioneer Boulevard in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. Resolution No. 2010-03P Case No. 2010-04
Design Review 11815 Artesia Boulevard
Pioneer Artesia Center, (Luko Management) 16400 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach CA 92649 A request for approval of a design review for modification of Case No. 2009-31 with P.C. Resolution No. 2009-29P that allowed for the 2,700 square foot expansion of an existing restaurant located at 11815 Artesia Boulevard in the Commercial Planned Development (C-P-D) Zone. Resolution No. 2010-04P If you challenge any of these proposals in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Artesia Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their opinion on the matters listed above. PUBLISHED: February 10, 2010
Published at Los Cerritos Community News 2/12/2010
Okina Dor, Associate Planner
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 2/12/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-229874-C Loan No. 0359501744 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/14/2007. 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:TODD BUI, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 2/22/2007 as Instrument No. 20070380258 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:3/8/2010 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: 16515 REDWOOD DR CERRITOS, California 90703-0000 APN #: 7010-006-012 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $611,722.00, 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: 2/2/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3437517 02/12/2010, 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-212904-C Loan No. 0473329001 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/6/2007. 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: MAURICIO LOPEZ AND MONICA LOPEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 4/16/2007 as Instrument No. 20070902756 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 3/5/2010 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: 16621 JUDY WAY CERRITOS, California 90703-0000 APN #: 7012-002-018 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $313,620.00, 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. ETS Services, LLC Date: 2/8/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3428269 02/12/2010, 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010
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20100197451 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as Margaritos Fish Co., 22319 Arline Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716, Yolanda Alvarez, 22319 Arline Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. 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/ Yolanda Alvarez The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 02/03/2010. 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 02/12, 02/19, 02/26, 03/05/2010.
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