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San Pedro Stands with Standing Rock p. 3 Four Candidates Vie for Councilman Buscaino’s Seat p. 5 Tony’s Barbecue and Bibingkinitan’s Culinary Adventure p. 12 Aloe Blacc Brings a Legacy of Soul to the Holidays p. 16

Bernie Sanders Warned that the Usual Politics Wouldn’t Be Enough

his year, for the first time in our publication’s history, our national coverage was dominated by a single story: the presidential election. Yet this was a story through which many other stories flowed, from the economic populism of the Bernie Sanders campaign and the articulation of a Black Lives Matter platform, to the rise of right-wing authoritarianism with Donald Trump.

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White House, will not regain the Senate or the U.S. House, will not be successful in dozens of gubernatorial races across the country, unless we generate excitement and momentum and produce a huge voter turnout… “With all due respect — and I do not mean to insult anyone here — that turnout, that enthusiasm, will not happen with politics as usual. The people of our country understand that given the collapse of the American middle class, and given the grotesque level of income and wealth inequality we are experiencing, we do not need more establishment politics or establishment economics.” We went on to explain: “Another way to describe the difference is solidarity-building social democracy — epitomized by the New Deal and the Great Society, as well as Nordic countries like Denmark and Sweden today — versus market-oriented neo-liberalism, [See Hindsight, p. 6]

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Long Beach City Hall will be closed Dec. 26, 2016 and Jan. 2, 2017. All libraries will be closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 31, and Jan. 1. Street sweeping and associated parking control will not take place Dec. 26, 2016 and Jan. 2, 2017. Parking meters with holiday exemptions will not be enforced on Dec. 25, 2016 and Jan. 1, 2017.

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The city’s annual holiday “Treecycling” Tree Recycling program gives residents a chance to dispose of trees free of charge while keeping the trees out of the trash after the holidays. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat-Sun, through Jan. 6, 2017 Cost: Free Details: www.longbeach-recycles.org. Venue: North Police Substation, 4891 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach

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Continue your adult education with Rabbi J.B. Sacks on “The Importance of Solitude in Judaism.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Jan 4 Cost: $18 to $20 Details: (310) 833-2467; www.bethelsp.org Venue: Temple Beth El, 1435 W. 7th St., San Pedro Chicana elder, Xochitlmilko, second from the left, with family and friends. The group sang Lakota songs at Badfish Skateshop to raise money for the protestors at the Standing Rock Siox Reservations. Photo by Jessie Dresner

and Indian-style tacos. Both were invented after indigenous Americans were introduced to white flour and sugar. Her fellow singers sold her handcrafted T-shirts and pillows. The fundraiser for the people at Standing Rock was the brainchild of San Pedro native and activist, Sarah Valdez. She became increasingly concerned about immigrant and indigenous rights after hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric during this past presidential primary. Valdez saw an example of those rights being violated when she learned about the Dakota Access Pipeline was being built against the wishes of the Sioux. Valdez was glad to see her peers calling for justice via social media, but she wanted to do more. “People share things and express support, but they tend not to do anything.” Valdez said. “This was an opportunity to engage with my community on an important issue.” Valdez began to plan the fundraiser with friends, many of whom are local artists and musicians. They decided to donate pieces of art for a silent auction and were able to get other

artists to do so as well. “We all saw Standing Rock as having the potential to be like Wounded Knee [where innocent people were massacred],” Valdez said. [See Standing, p. 17]

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Heels for Hearts is a nonprofit organization that raises money for the Heart and Vascular Institute at Long Beach Memorial. The organization invites local artists to create artwork about women’s heart health to donate to their auction as part of a fundraising event taking place in March called Project HeArt. Interested artists should email amandalegro@gmail.com.

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Long Beach artist Angela Willcocks is looking for local musicians, poets and performers to perform on buses on Jan. 6, as part of a program that connects Uptown with First Fridays in Bixby Knolls. Details: angela@awillcocks.com

POLA, POLB Unveil CAAP Strategies

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are proposing for the next version of San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan of Port Authorities. The public is encouraged to review the CAAP Discussion Document at http://tinyurl.com/ CAAPDraft. Submit feedback to CAAP@ cleanairactionplan.org.

Safe Sidewalks LA Program Launches with Rebate Program Los Angeles has launched a sidewalk repair program, Safe Sidewalks LA, which will invest $1.4 billion within 30 years to fix broken sidewalks. The city is launching a limited time rebate program for property owners who would like to repair their own sidewalk. The rebate will be up to $2,000 for residential properties and $4,000 for commercial properties. The program is available on a first come, first serve basis. Once you have applied, the department will review your request, ensure they have all the proper documentation and then respond with a rebate offer. Details: http://sidewalks.lacity.org/rebateprogram-frequently-asked-questions, Sidewalks. LACity.org

Four Candidates Vie for Buscaino’s Seat By Terelle Jerricks, Managing Editor Voters on March 7, 2017, will decide whether to re-elect Councilman Joe Buscaino. Four candidates filed paperwork to gather signatures to get on the ballot, including Caney Arnold, an activist for the Bernie Sanders campaign; Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, the president of the Wilmington/San Pedro chapter of the NAACP; Noel Gould, an environmental and land use activist; and Random Lengths News Publisher James Preston Allen. Arnold and Gould were the only challenging candidates to gather enough valid signatures to get on the ballot. The remaining candidates are mulling over whether to mount write-in campaigns. RLn’s editorial staff thought it was important to include a biography and platform for the candidates running to unseat Buscaino. Noel Gould is the owner of Aquarian Studios, a full service facility for both location and studio recording. Gould has nearly 34 years of experience as a recording engineer, but his passion lies in his community and environmental activism. In an email correspondence with Random Lengths, Gould said he aims to form a council office that supports neighborhoods while seeking their

of “spot zoning,” a practice initiative proponents describe as the bending of rules to approve mega-projects and other inappropriate developments that destroy neighborhood character. According to Preserve LA’s website, a Neighborhood Integrity Initiative proponent, the moratorium wouldn’t stop developments that adhere to zoning designations, nor does it affect downzoning for developments such as parks. Gould noted that development interests have launched a counter disinformation campaign that claims that the recently passed City Measure HHH, which addresses homelessness

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We also noted Sanders’ success in forcing Trump to reverse himself on opposing a higher minimum wage, despite an intense imbalance in media coverage — 81 minutes for Trump versus just 20 seconds for Sanders on ABC World News Tonight, and 234 minutes for Trump on all three networks versus less than 10 minutes for Sanders. And we highlighted Sanders’ outreach efforts to younger voters of color, whose elders were seen as Hillary Clinton’s strongest source of support. Our next national story, although not directly about the presidential campaign, illuminated two key issues at the heart of Sanders’ campaign: the threat of global warming, and neoliberal trade agreements like NAFTA. TransCanada, the company behind the Keystone XL pipeline had filed suit for $15 billion in damages against future expected earnings, under a trade agreement provision, “Investor-State Dispute Settlement,” common to almost all neoliberal trade agreements including the Trans-Pacific Partnership, being pushed by Barack Obama, which allowed them to sue before a specialized tribunal. Our story explained how this exercise of corporate power is one of the most pernicious aspects of so-called “free trade” agreements, which have demonstrably hurt American workers more than they’ve helped. In February, we reported on the Democratic primary race, first after the narrowly split Iowa caucus, then after Sanders’ 22-point victory in the New Hampshire Democratic Primary, the largest winning margin in history. In Iowa, Clinton won by less than 0.3 percent in “state delegate equivalents,” while “61 percent of GOP voters backed Ted Cruz, Trump or Ben Carson — all anti-establishment candidates…. Thus, Iowa confirmed the emerging narrative of two party establishments out of touch with their respective bases.” Among voters younger than 30, Sanders won by an 84 percent margin. After New Hampshire, we noted that Sanders was “still the underdog, with massive institutional support on Clinton’s side. But he has transformed the nature of the campaign, along with the prospects for the party’s future evolution.” We reported on his ongoing outreach to the black community, highlighting endorsements from the legendary activist and entertainer Harry Belafonte, former NAACP head Ben Jealous and activist Erica Garner, whose father Eric was killed by New York police in an illegal chokehold in 2014. We also sampled evaluations of the race from a number of local activists.

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In early March, we reported Super Tuesday results in both parties and what they signified. On the GOP side, Trump won seven more states, but only gained slightly more delegates than Ted Cruz, who won three. More importantly, the highly fragmented field allowed Trump to win states with 30 to 40 percent of the vote in 6 most cases. On the Democratic side, Sanders,

European markets, including Chicken of the Sea tuna, which was canned by the San Pedro based Tri-Marine Fish Co. until its parent company sold its stake in the company 2000. The Associated Press concluded that seafood caught and processed with slave labor reached more than 100 markets and restaurants in the United States such as Walmart and Red Lobster. In late May, we returned to campaign coverage as the California presidential primary approached, with a rare opportunity for Californians to play a meaningful role in the presidential selection process. Sanders spoke to campaign rally at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson on May 17, and promised that “we are in [this] till the last ballot is cast.” We also noted that Bill Clinton’s first national pollster, Stan Greenberg, had been making a related argument throughout this election cycle: that Democrats need to be bold, think big and speak frankly about the obstacles to overcome. He had warned that it was a mistake for Democrats to run for President Barack Obama’s “third term,” as Hillary Clinton has seemingly done. We spoke with local activists, as well as providing on-the-ground coverage of Sanders’ Carson speech and comments from attendees, going beyond the standard horserace coverage to explore the underlying issues motivating people’s political involvement.

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who began with 3 percent support nationally, had to win an outright majority. Sanders captured 86 percent in his home state of Vermont, 62 percent in Minnesota, 59 percent in Colorado and 52 percent in Oklahoma. In Massachusetts, Trump’s best showing, 49.2 percent, represented a 30point victory, Sanders’ almost equal 48.7 percent resulted in a narrow loss. In mid-March, we reported on a landmark abortion-rights case, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstadt, which has been called the most significant abortion rights case before the Supreme Court since Planned Parenthood v. Casey in 1992, which established the “undue burden” standard, meaning that laws which imposed such a burden on women seeking an abortion were unconstitutional. At question was a Texas law targeting abortion providers with a range of medically unjustified restrictions that vastly reduced the number of abortion clinics in the state. It was an example of a TRAP law, an acronym for Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers. It would force almost 1 million Texas women of reproductive age to travel a round trip of 300 miles for an abortion. We reported on the case just after oral arguments were heard by the Supreme Court. In late June, a 5-3 decision stuck down the law for failing to meet the “undue burden” standard. In late March, we reported on Sanders’ endorsement by the ILWU while winning caucuses in three states: Washington, Hawaii and Alaska. He won at least 71 percent of the vote in each state, including 82 percent in Alaska. In April, as part of our Earth Day coverage, we reported on two striking developments

regarding climate change, which Sanders had made a key issue in his campaign. First, new evidence emerged about the oil industry’s early knowledge that global warming was real, before it switched into public denial mode. In September 2015, InsideClimate News had broken stunning news about ExxonMobil’s knowledge that climate change was real in the 1970s. Then in late December 2015, InsideClimate News revealed that others in industry knew as well. That evidence had already led to the opening of an FBI investigation, as well as statelevel investigations announced by a coalition of 17 attorneys general in late March. In early April, InsideClimate News released stunning new evidence pushing the industry’s discovery date back into the 1950s. On a second front, a federal judge gave the go-ahead to a landmark lawsuit against the federal government for discriminatory violations of the rights of youth and future generations by permitting and enabling fossil fuel use, leading to climate change. The suit, organized by Our Children’s Trust, had been filed on behalf of 21 plaintiffs, ages 8 to 19, on Aug. 12, 2015, but only received the go-ahead to proceed in April. In mid-May, we summarized highlights of the extensive, Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press reporting on the widespread involvement of slavery in the seafood industry. We related their findings to the local market for seafood. Men from Myanmar and neighboring countries were tricked, captured and forced to work on fishing vessels. The Associated Press’ reporting led to the release of more than 2,000 slaves and traced the seafood to products sold in U.S. and

In early June, just after Sanders lost the California primary with 44 percent, we continued the focus on political motivation, with an interview with Mike De La Rocha, part of the Bernie Sanders campaign recreational vehicle tour of artists stumping statewide for Sanders. This also included Rosario Dawson (Seven Pounds), Shailene Woodley (Divergent), Kendrick Sampson (How to Get Away with Murder), and CNN pundit Nomiki Konst. “It’s obvious that this movement is bigger than Bernie Sanders,” De la Rocha told Random Lengths, pointing to issues addressed by Black Lives Matter, migrant-rights movements, federal $15 hour minimum wage, the anti-carceral movement, the anti-bank and anti-foreclosure movement, among other groups. He suggested that Sanders’ campaign appeals to those who have been let down and left out of the Obama administration’s message of hope. “Whoever wins, we still have to hold them accountable,” he said. In early July, we reported on the sit-in movement against gun violence begun in the House of Representatives on June 22 by legendary civil rights leader John Lewis, congressman from Georgia. “Sometimes you have to do something out of the ordinary,” Lewis said. ‘Sometimes you have to make a way out of no way…. We have been too quiet for too long. There comes a time when you have to say something, we have to make a little noise, when you have to move your feet. This is the time. Now is the time to get in the way. The time to act is now. We will be silent no more. The time for silence is over.” The sit-in drew worldwide attention, thanks to streaming via social media, after the House cameras were turned off. It lasted only 26 hours, but Democratic House members vowed to take their sit-in back to their districts over the Fourth of July break. On June 27, Rep. Janice Hahn made good on that promise with a community sit-in at Port of Los Angeles High School, which we reported on in detail. In late July, in advance of the Republican

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This past election cycle brings me back to November of 1980, when Ronald Reagan was elected president. Random Lengths News was newly established. The October surprise involving the hacked emails of James Podesta, the chairman of Hillary Clinton’s campaign, are far too reminiscent of the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis in which 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days by Iranian students belonging to the Muslim Student Followers of the Imam’s Line. Abolhassan Banisadr, the former president of Iran, has stated “that the Reagan campaign struck a deal with Tehran to delay the release of the hostages in 1980.” He asserted that “by the month before the American presidential election in November 1980, many in Iran’s ruling circles were openly discussing the fact that a deal had been made between the Reagan campaign team and some Iranian religious leaders in which the hostages’ release would be delayed until after the election so as to prevent President Jimmy Carter’s re-election.” This truth wouldn’t become publicized until the New York Times blew the lid off the Iran Contra scandal and the release of Banisadr’s memoir of the incident, My Turn to Speak: Iran, the Revolution and Secret Deals with the U.S. 10 years later. Donald Trump, like Reagan before him denied any pre-election negotiations with foreign governments to influence these elections. But much can be read into the defense of a man who protests too much. At this point, we can only surmise that the Trump campaign was working in concert with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discredit Hillary Clinton during the final weeks of the 2016 general election. But this supposition was solidified by the CIA and 17 of national security agencies in a late arriving report. Who knew there were so many “intelligence” agencies protecting us? What we do know is that all of this “intelligence” hasn’t made our republic any safer or smarter in the face of cyber attacks and political treachery. Yet, this is precisely the same kind of political treason that has been used time and again to defeat Democratic candidates. It must have been codified in the Republican playbook.

Nixon used this same play to derail Hubert Humphrey’s presidential campaign in 1968 by delaying the Paris peace talks on ending the Vietnam War — a war that ultimately didn’t end until seven years later in ignominious defeat. Nixon campaigned on his “secret plan to end the war.” It turned out the secret was simply using Henry Kissinger to delay any deal prior to the 1968 election. The rest — as they say— is history.” Now, we are condemned to repeat it. Clearly, all three of these historic October Surprises were successful attempts at disrupting the electoral processes of our nation, influencing the vote and misinforming the public before the truth could be widely known or published. This will be the template by which a Trump administration rules. The Office of Public Diplomacy is one of those pages out of the Republican handbook that the Reagan administration used for the express purpose of producing propaganda. According to staff report on Otto Reich (a senior official in the administrations of Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush), released by the House Foreign Affairs Committee in Sept. 7, 1988, investigators concluded that: … senior CIA officials with backgrounds in covert operations, as well as military intelligence and psychological operations specialists from the Department of Defense, were deeply involved in establishing and participating in a domestic political and propaganda operation through an obscure bureau in the Department of State, which reported directly to the National Security Council rather than through the normal State Department channels….Through irregular sole-source, no-bid contracts… established and maintained a private network of individuals and organizations whose activities were coordinated with, and sometimes directed by, Col. Oliver North (of Iran-Contra fame), as well as officials of the NSC. These private individuals and organizations raised and spent funds for the purpose of influencing Congressional votes and U.S. domestic news media. This network raised and funneled money to offshore bank accounts in the Cayman Islands or the secret Lake Resources bank account in Switzerland for disbursement at the direction of Oliver North. Almost all of these activities were hidden from public view and many of Publisher/Executive Editor James Preston Allen james@randomlengthsnews.com Assoc. Publisher/Production Coordinator Suzanne Matsumiya

My greatest fear at this point is that there will be a Trumped up 9/11-style attack, initiated by our Tweeter-in-chief who would then rally whitesupremacists patriots to the cause of our next war of aggression. Then he might impose martial law for the sake of national security and defense of the homeland. And it will all be packaged in a way to make you feel that Trump is making America great again.

This, my friends, is what we are going to see recycled as foreign and domestic policy by the Trump administration. So readers, beware! In this era of fake news and disguised propaganda, it will be difficult at best and impossible at worst to determine who’s telling the truth.

Donald Trump: Red States Nation By John R. Gray, Community Contributor

Donald J. Trump is America’s presidentelect. The pundits got it all wrong. It was no big surprise as the Red States Nation got its messiah; someone to stand up loudly for whiteness in a browning of America that will not go away. You see, Red States Nation is not a region of America, it is a state of mind that recalls when white America was always first in line for goodies and all others received leftovers. Making America great again is the return to apartheid, where a few control the many. Some compare Mr. Trump’s victory to Richard Nixon’s election in 1968. Nixon’s campaign mantra was directed specifically to Red States Nation when he called for law and order, meaning to control the “Afro American”. He spoke specifically to the south when he said, “Vote for me, I will take care of you.” (Slow down civil rights.) I see Trump as more pervasive with the Cheshire Kellyanne Conway and the no-heart, no soul, Jeff Sessions of Alabama as the front

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the key individuals involved were never questioned or interviewed by the Iran/Contra Committees.”

persons to incite Red States Nations hate, where Nixon’s people played it cool (like subliminal music in the supermarket). Trump came in with an Adolph Hitler-like Third Reich Propaganda appealing to despot Red States Nation. They bought sexism, racism and homophobia, most of which is supposed to be antithetical to Christian beliefs. (What happened to wade in the water and becoming fishers of men?) The Red States Bible recognizes the change in America and in some apocalyptic nightmare the Red States Nation believes it is doomed for extinction. It is their imperative to prolong the inevitable, the further browning of America. For now, Red States Nation is riding the wave of the fantasy of the all-white hallmark movie, where a white Christmas is really a white Christmas forever. Like Hitler’s Third Reich Movement, it is all just a white day dream. Time is the answer to Red State Nation, but don’t take a time-out. Fight the tyranny!

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I enjoyed reading an OpEd from a well-informed high school student who contributed to RLN. His name is Connor Ryan and his article was called “The Coyote Conundrum” Any chance you could either relate our emails to him — or provide his? We’d like to commend him for the good article in your paper, and also to see if he’d like to be involved in some wildlife activities with the Conservancy, since he clearly is well-educated on the topic. Susan Wilcox Director of Development Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

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Trumps Racism Problem

Do you really want to vote this year? Both our candidates are trashy, illogical choices. Well this might help you make up your mind. Trump’s family has a history of many racist remarks and ask. Starting from his father; Fred Trump was arrested at a “Ku Klux Klan riot in Queens.” This explains where Donald Trump has gotten so many of his racist remarks. Speaking of racist remarks, in this past 2016 election campaign, Trump has been using Waze for slurs as well as remarks. Trump is an illogical option for president

Trump into office. Trump as we know has said many racial slurs, but did you know that he violated the Fair Housing Act by “refusing to rent to minorities”? We know that he says many racist things; for example “Mexicans are [See Letters, p. 19]

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In this article about this year’s political campaigns we see a very one sided argument by Alex Jones. This conspiracy theorist makes a strong statement, “Hillary is a foreign agent of the communist Chinese, the Saudi Arabians, and others.”(Jones) His focus is for us to not trust Hillary he even goes out to call her a spy. This text is very one sided with full support on Donald Trump. So, many people may agree with these ideas, but I truly don’t believe these ideas are true in our country’s political campaign. After reading the article “Hillary is a Foreign Agent of the Chinese!” I feel the speaker, Alex Jones, was very inaccurate with his statements. He is just trying to catch attention and votes for presidential candidate Trump. If this was true it would be known by everyone like the Secret Service, CIA, or FBI. This is truly why I don’t agree with the statements made by Alex Jones in this very biased article. Something that certainly caught my attention is “We got the info out.” This is the only support provided by Mr. Jones,

happen in San Pedro; it’s all over the US. Now do you really want a president that is racist, just to make matters worse? We can stop racism in all parts of the country with time we can achieve this but we need a start, which would be, not voting Donald

In the article “Our Revolution is Just Getting Started,” the author, Peter Olney, states how Sen.Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign and revolution is still continuing even though the Vermont senator suspended his campaign. Although Peter Olney adds more than enough information about Senator Sanders’ position on issues, he fails to provide sufficient information on Bernie’s irrepressible campaign and why it is so. Peter Olney does well to address how Bernie Sanders was able to gather millennial support and get many more involved even though many believed his campaign wasn’t going to last. As a millennial myself from San Pedro, I saw many people look into Sanders’ campaign and believe and support his strong, progressive ideals. Olney points out how “The Sanders’ campaign showed how unions might engage in politics in ways that enhances membership involvement and organizational clout.” Bernie was able to engage and gather young supporters that support his campaign. However, the main fall back of Olney’s article is him not talking about why Senator Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton and not

because he is using racial remarks and racist acts. Also, he isn’t the right choice. Paul Rosenberg addresses Trump’s issues well enough in his article. There is currently a lot of racism in this San Pedro community already. But this doesn’t just

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a third party candidate, someone with many of the same policies, like Green Party candidate Jill Stein. Although Olney subtly hints to it by saying “there will be continuing need at the local, state and national level to back electoral campaigns inspired by Sanders’ run for president,” he fails to give reasoning why and how crucial it is for everyone to vote up and down the ballot, including voting for Secretary Clinton. Sanders’ sheer shrewdness in endorsing her was not only to push for more progressive ideas, but also to keep people from “throwing away” their vote by voting third party, and therefore raising the chance of Republican candidate Donald Trump. Sanders also emphasizes how we need to always vote up and down the ballot for candidates to truly fight for us. As Sanders’ irrepressible campaign is perpetually moving forward to new stages, he has shown how politics is corrupted and how you can run without super PACs buying and bribing a candidate to do what they want. An example of this is the ignominious trade deal called the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP. Therefore, I feel it is the civic duty of everyone to do their part and research bills proposed and all candidates’ policies, to make sure the Bernie Sanders’ revolution isn’t just an impromptu revolution, but a revolution that never dies. It is our duty, as the independent, progressive citizens of the United States of America, to ensure change by getting money out of politics, getting involved, and working for progressive ideals. Simon Bantugan San Pedro High School

which is not very helpful to the reader. The problem with this is it doesn’t prove what Jones believes on Hillary at all. So technically he has no logic behind his very strong ideas. This issue we are facing is very important and there shouldn’t be statements of this caliber being made without logic or evidence, especially at this point in the political campaign. These are problems and gossip people make for attention. Politics is very important to the United States and the whole world. So everyone should listen to the pros and cons of each candidate. But if there are strong statements such as the one Jones made, we need to pay extra attention to see whether it is legitimate or not. We need to know this because the character and ethics of the next president is important for me and the rest of the nation. This campaign is very crucial to everyone because it decides what happens to this country in the next four years. Since the U.S. is arguably the most influential country in the world, this decision will make a gigantic impact on the world; these candidates will be pulling the strings to the success or failure of this country, and making life changing decisions. If we think we can just do nothing we are wrong because later we would have no right to criticize what happens to this country. So let’s listen to all the problems and who can solve our problems the best. In conclusion let’s not be swayed by a conspiracy on a political candidate, and just see who is the best one for our country overall. As unprofessional as this whole election has been, and all the shots taken between one and the other, the result of Donald Trump being the President of the United States of America means we should all respect each other and act as one. Now I feel I can say that articles such as these should not be published because they could be totally false, but change the whole course of an election. Not saying particularly that this one made a change, but these articles have the power to change the results with the speed of a lightning bolt. Teixeira Ayrton San Pedro San Pedro High School Olguin Campus

[Hindsight, from p. 6]

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National Convention, we published an extensive cover story on Donald Trump, focusing on the central lies of his campaign: First, his core personal lie of being a spectacularly successful “self-made” businessman—a billionaire. Trump actually inherited more than $40 million from his father, plus millions more in loans, loan guarantees and business connections. As for claims of being a billionaire, Trump sued Tim O’Brien for reporting in TrumpNation that three confidential sources estimated Trump’s net worth as “between $150 million and $250 million.” Trump lost, unable to prove he was worth anywhere close to what he claimed. Second, a cluster of lies promoting a paranoid world view filled with threatening “others,” which are characteristic of John Birch Society-style paleoconservatives, and tie into Trump’s welldocumented history of racism. Third, a cluster of lies around the economy, which align Trump with more standard elite GOP ideology. As we reported: Trump’s economic lies are what make him a good Republican. Republicans are the party of business: they know how economics work. That’s their mantra. But it’s a lie. In reality, the economy routinely does better under Democrats than it does under Republicans, as documented by historian Eric Zuesse in They’re Not Even Close: The Democratic vs. Republican Economic Records, 19102010. The data is overwhelming, which is why Trump and other Republicans so readily resort to lies. In early August, we wrote about the justconcluded Democratic National Convention, and its optimistic, inclusive, patriotic tone in sharp contrast to the GOP convention’s pessimism and paranoia. We also discussed the party’s future, what it would take for the progressive momentum generated through the Sanders campaign to continue gaining strength. We followed with two stories on specific grassroots movements that have blossomed in recent years. In mid-August, we reported on a platform released by a coalition of more than 60 organizations affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement, A Vision for Black Lives: Policy Demands for Black Power, Freedom & Justice. We reported: The platform demands “reparations for past and continuing harms” and an “end to the wars against black people.” These are two of its six broad sections, which also include investment and divestment, economic justice, community control and political power. While broad in scope, the platform is extremely detailed. Each section is further articulated into a set of specific proposals — more than 30 overall. These are further fleshed out with implementation plans for federal, state and local action. The platform was far more detailed and coherent than anything produced by either major party at their conventions.

Labor, The Hidden Stories

Our Labor Day issue reported on the Fight for 15 movement. Its first national convention was in Richmond, Va., on Aug. 13. Fight for 15 faces its hardest struggles in the South, where 10 multiple states have invalidated municipal laws

races, which were top-tier targets for Progressive Democrats of America: Nanette Barragan, running to succeed Janice Hahn in the 44th Congressional District, who went on to win, and Douglas Applegate, a retired U.S. Marine colonel running to unseat eight-term incumbent Darrell Issa. He lost narrowly but has already announced he’s running again in 2018.

Election Coverage: The Worse is Yet to Come

Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by almost 3 million, yet lost the Electoral College vote to Donald Trump. File photo.

raising the minimum wage. In mid-September, we reported on a new documentary The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, by Greg Palast, who has been investigating election theft, particularly the suppression of minority voters, since the 2000 election in Florida. “The story has grown deeper, broader and more complex over the years, as a new bottom line has come into focus,” we reported. “It’s not about the Republicans stealing the vote,” Palast said. “It’s about billionaires stealing the treasury.” He goes on to explore an elaborate scheme using deliberately faulty data to generate spurious cross-state “matches” of supposed “double voters,” who can then be purged from the voting rolls. This is a practice that’s been advanced in one form or another in multiple states under GOP control. In late September, we covered the first presidential debate. “Hillary Clinton scored a decisive victory in the first presidential debate Sept. 26,” we reported, “but media commentators stuck with their decades-long skepticism.” A CNN poll showed a decisive Clinton win, 62 to 27 percent we noted. Commentator Sarah Kendzior summed up the media dynamic in a tweet at the time: Yesterday saw headlines proclaiming Trump the winner before debate began. Now seeing headlines saying HRC won but asking if it matters... Trump squandered his opportunity to appear presidential, coming off as petty, thin-skinned, blustery and vague, but follow-up coverage bent over backwards to minimize his shortcomings, and largely failed to note how frequently he lied—34 times, compared to just 4 times for Clinton, according to Toronto Star reporter Daniel Dale. He had been tweeting daily lists of Trump’s lies. This debate, and how the media

minimized Trump’s abysmal performance, proved prophetic of how the election would turn out. In mid-October, we did our annual story on Project Censored’s Top 10 Stories, covering a wide range of issues the corporate media had largely ignored. The top censored story, U.S. Military Forces Deployed in 70 Percent of World’s Nations, exposed the extent to which Obama has actually expanded Bush’s global “war on terror” rather than ending it. The number two story, Crisis in EvidenceBased Medicine, revealed how the profit-oriented influence of the pharmaceutical industry has created a crisis situation in which research simply cannot be trusted. The number three story, Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels Threaten to Permanently Disrupt Vital Ocean Bacteria, explored a little-noticed pathway by which systemic changes associated with global warming threaten human welfare and all life on earth. Echoing a major theme of Bernie Sanders’ campaign was another Top 10 censored story, More than 1.5 Million American Families Live on $2 Per Person Per Day. Then, in late October, we followed up with a 40-year retrospective on the work Project Censored has done since its founding. “Specific censored stories are not isolated islands,” we concluded. “Rather, they are the higher peaks of entire submerged ranges of inter-related issues. And, while the most obvious and easily grasped purpose of Project Censored has been to bring specific censored stories to light, its ultimate goal is to empower us all to lift up entire hidden continents of urgent public concern.” In that same issue, we also took a look at progressive politics on the state and local levels. Although not a national story, per se, it did reflect some significant national concerns, as well discussing two Southern California congressional

In early November, after the election, we noted that Clinton’s surprise loss hinged on a small margin in three states: Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. There, Democrats had long failed to help combat the erosion of union power. Nevada, with its vibrant labor movement, was a rare bright spot. Underlying the results, we noted, “The continued sluggishness in the world’s recovery from the 2008 financial crisis has failed to restore pre-crisis levels of economic security for middle-class majorities, accentuating longer wage-stagnation trends. Meanwhile, elites have recovered, and seem increasingly disconnected from the larger population.” While Trump’s bigotry, vulgarity and childishness violated traditional democratic norms, the GOP establishment had been eroding those norms for a long time. Consider their complete obstruction of President Obama (including his Supreme Court nomination) and decades of manufactured “Clinton scandals,” with howls of “cover-up” when they came to nothing. The pattern repeated with the bogus “email scandal,” revived by FBI Director James Comey in the last two weeks of the campaign. A third GOP defiance of democratic norms is its strategy of voter suppression, revealed in the closure of 868 polling places in counties previously covered by Section 5 of Voting Rights Act. Still, there were progressive advances on ballot initiatives. Eight of nine marijuana initiatives were approved—including in California—and all four minimum-wage measures passed, as did three of four gun safety measures passed, including Proposition 63 in California. In late November, we highlighted the ominous threat of “how well Trump fits the worldwide pattern of autocratic authoritarian rulers such as Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who are “typically elected with minority support” and then “consolidate their power by violating existing democratic norms; threatening, bribing and intimidating others in secret; and demonizing vulnerable racial, ethnic, religious and sexual minorities, as well as their political opposition and the free press—much of which Trump has already done during his campaign.” We cited a set of six “Rules for Survival” in an autocracy laid out by Masha Gessen, author of The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin: 1. “Believe the autocrat.” 2. “Do not be taken in by small signs of normality.” 3. “Institutions will not save you.” 4. “Be outraged.” 5. “Don’t make compromises.” 6. “Remember the future,” which carries a glimmer of hope—“Nothing lasts forever. Donald Trump certainly will not.” [See Hindsight, p. 17]

No Force of Earth: A Centenary Becomes a Harbinger for Today By Stephanie Serna, RLn Contributor

a house or in a pub.” Perhaps that’s what makes the album so raw and naked with passion. It reminds me of the days of early American folk, when Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan were singing about hard times in America. When musicians strived for social reform in the telling of their stories in the form of song. It was a time before “reality” was a term related to “TV.” I was aware of the significance of the era recounted on Dempsey’s centenary album, but my understanding and appreciation grew deeper after hearing the stories unfold through the music — and especially after visiting Ireland this past summer, where the celebration was in full display. Gratitude, love and respect for all the Irish people endured and survived. It was palpable in the expression of the people, the land and, of course, the music. During my interview with Dempsey in Tullamore, Ireland, he described his aspirations in making the album. “I wanted to acknowledge the diversity of people who fought for Ireland’s freedom,” he said. “There were wealthy and poor, rural and urban, Irish travelers and English aristocrats all fighting together for equality and freedom.” [See Force, p. 15]

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It is said that art (as well as national leaders) are an embodiment of the “zeitgeist” of — the social environment of a culture. If that is true, then perhaps it’s time for artists and musicians to offer a mirror that reflects America’s social story. Throughout history, folk and blues kings and queens have inspiringly sailed us through our struggles with courage, but now the boat seems to be drifting away. Damien Dempsey is an artist whose voice comes echoing back across those high seas. He’s from Ireland. He offers historical reflection and inspiration. His message is a balance of love and a mighty wake-up call. This year marked the quintessential Irish story being retold with undying reverence — the story of Ireland’s freedom — The Easter Rising of 1916. And Dempsey, like a true Irish bard, hasn’t missed a beat in telling it. His latest album No Force On Earth was released April 12 — a dozen days before the 100-year anniversary day — April 24, 2016. The tour for the album began earlier this fall in the United Kingdom and will continue through Ireland til the end of the year. But the album’s testament will resound into the future. Those who hear it will be prompted to reflect on the harrowing commitment of freedom. The album, is a less produced “Damo” (as his fans lovingly call him) than I am accustomed to hearing. It is mainly the artist playing his guitar primarily in Irish folk style. That was what his producer and friend of 16 years, John Reynolds instructed him to do: play the songs “like you would at a singsong in

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Tony’s Barbecue and Bibingkinitan By Richard Foss, Cuisine and Restaurant Writer

As a culinary adventurer, I am drawn to the unknown. When I see a restaurant advertising a specialty I’ve never tasted —or heard of — that is where I go. This may demand making an abrupt U-turn or cancelling an appointment to avoid the chance I might not be able find my way back to the eatery another time. I nearly passed by one of those establishments during a recent drive through Carson with my brother.

“Carpe Diem!” flashed into my mind when I happened to catch a glimpse of the large sign mounted outside Tony’s Barbecue. Fortunately, I was able to make the hard turn into the parking lot, and although the move subjected my brother to severe G-forces. The sign was pretty tremendous, too. It read: “Bibingkinitan! Freshly baked mini-bibingka of Carson.” Immediately, one of the questions that arose was answered: a bibingkinitan is a small bibingka. But that

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answer just as quickly raised several more, including this one: what’s a bibingka? A quick search of the internet revealed it’s a Filipino rice cake, and yes, the bibingkinitan is its little brother. That sounded interesting, so my brother and I walked into the neat little fast food restaurant knowing at least one thing we would order. The rest of the decision process was just as easy, since there are pictures of everything on the short menu posted behind the counter. The restaurant’s theme is grilled meat and seafood, in either a Filipino barbecue or teriyaki sauce. We ordered grilled pork, chicken inasal, a chicken skewer on the side and a bibingkinitan. Since I’ve eaten Filipino food before, I

had some idea of what to expect. Although there are regional variations across the country, the national palate favors dishes sweetened with coconut milk, sugar, or honey, which are balanced with vinegar or citrus. Savory items are mildly spiced and show more Spanish influence than other Southeast Asian cuisines, with garlic and chili used judiciously. Desserts tend to be extremely sweet. I’m particularly partial to the soups that use tamarind to add a little fruity sourness to the broth, so I was delighted to see that a cup of soup is included with everything. The soup was a variant on Chinese egg drop; [See Tony’s, p. 16]

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Find Music, Books, Collectables, Curiosities at Grand Emporium By Lyn Jensen, Contributing Writer

Keep the spirit of Small Business Saturday alive throughout the year by dropping into this picturesque Grand Emporium, a fixture of downtown San Pedro. As its sign reads, the Grand Emporium offers, “Vintage music, movies, books, collectables, and curiosities.” Its range of merchandise, antique décor and pane-glass windows, makes the Grand Emporium look more like a setting for a Dickens novel than a niche for collectors. Three rooms of cabinets and tables are filled with records, books, antiques, jewelry, dolls, greeting cards and a museum’s worth of entertainment memorabilia. Chuck Klaus, the owner of the store, describes his wares as “new and gently preowned goods.” The Grand Emporium, at 323 W. 7th St., has been a San Pedro institution for almost 30

years. Klaus’ wife, Marylyn Ginsburg-Klaus, was the original proprietor. She ran it as a home and garden boutique for about 25 years. She turned the shop over to her husband about three years ago. Klaus says his wife’s intent was to have the Grand Emporium, together with The Whale & Ale restaurant and pub next door, make up an English-themed block of businesses in San Pedro’s downtown. The place is about one-third record store, one-third bookstore, and one-third something else. If you’re looking for music or movies, you’ll need to allot considerable time for digging through the crates. Klaus estimates he stocks about 4,000 LPs (33 ½ rpm), 2,000 78s, 1,500 CDs, 1,000 DVDs, and 100 laser discs. He even has a few VHS tapes still laying around.

Film buffs can ask Klaus about collectables signed by film stars of Hollywood’s golden age, such as Lillian Gish, Mary Pickford, Tyrone Power, Gary Cooper. He cautions that he doesn’t sell signed collectables as “autographs” because, he says, a recent state law requires autographs be sold with certificates of authenticity. What he’s got for sale lacks the certificates and

accompanying paperwork. Hours are normally limited to three days a week, Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., but the sign on the door adds, “by chance or by appointment.” Klaus works a flexible schedule. He often stays open later — especially during First Thursday. Details: (310) 514-8429; c.klaus@aol.com

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PRIMAL ORIGINS

The paintings in Primal Origins, works by Michael Stearns reflect the direct connection to the life force contained in prehistoric ponds and some bring us into the contemporar y landscape. Open on First Thursday, Jan. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. M i c h a e l S te a r n s Studio 347, 347 W. 7th St., San Pedro. www.michaelstearns studio.com Michael Stearns, Dreamland, acrylic on canvas

48 x 48 in.

Cornielius Projects

CHIAROSCURO: PAINTINGS BY CANDICE GAWNE Cornelius Projects presents Chiaroscuro: Paintings by Candice Gawne. Gawne infuses seemingly simple scenes with a light that allows them to blossom into radiant visions of depth and consciousness. The effort to actually see the world around us is a metaphor for the deeper searches of the human soul. A closing reception will take place Sunday, Jan. 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. with live music by Lou Mannick and Sam Yodice; Randy Stodola; Philo; The Candice Gawne, Traveler, 2016. Encaustic Mourners with Candice Gawne; and Joe LaPadula. on panel. 14 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. Gallery hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Closed holiday weekends. Cornelius Projects, 1417 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro, (310) 266-9216, www.corneliusprojects.com.

Studio Gallery 345 December 22, 2016 - January 4, 2017

new works on paper and canvas

Gloria Lee and Pat Woolley of Studio 345 Gallery present another show of color in mediums of acrylic and printmaking. Open First Thursdays and by appointment. Books, boxes, and unframed paintings as well as other items are on display and for sale. For more information, call Gloria at (310) 545-0832 or Pat at (310) 374-8055 or artsail@ roadrunner.com. 345 W. 7th St., San Pedro, www. patwoolleyart.com

[Force from p. 11]

No Force on Earth

Arts Cuisine Entertainment Dec 22 • 2016 - jan 4 • 2017 ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 23

Fredy Fresco Dance the night away at Long Beach’s hottest nightclub: Sevilla’s. Time: 10 p.m. Dec. 23 Cost: Free Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach The Cineramas Rock the night away with The Cineramas, Damon’s Dagger’s Rock ’n’ Roll Revue and The Class Zero. Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 23 Cost: $5 Details: www.alexsbar.com Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach

Damien Dempsey. File photo.

Thank you … Oh, thank you … for your example … against the tyrants … of this world

Get Low Get Low with a hip-hop Christmas. Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 24 Cost: Free Details: www.alexsbar.com Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach Sylvia & The Savoy 6 Sylvia & The Savoy 6 will entertain you as you enjoy a delicious Christmas Eve dinner. Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 24 Cost: Free Details: www.theskyroom.com/entertainment. html Venue: The Sky Room, 40 S. Locust Ave., Long Beach

La Sole La Sole will entertain you as you enjoy a delicious Christmas Eve dinner. Time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24 Cost: Free Details: (562) 436-3388 Venue: Alegria’s Cocina Latina, 115 Pine Ave., Long Beach Kub Kamp Bear Night A night for the Bears in Long Beach, with drink specials and go-go bears. Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 24 Cost: Free Details: (562) 436-7900 Venue: Hamburger Mary’s, 330 Pine Ave., Long Beach

Dec. 25

Banda Sunday This Christmas put on your boots and ranchero hat, and head over to Sevilla’s Nightclub in Long Beach. Free before 10:30 p.m. Time: 10 p.m. Dec. 25 Cost: Free

Dec. 26

Brain Party Trivia Enjoy a Star Wars-themed night. Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 26 Cost: $5 Details: www.alexsbar.com Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach

Dec. 27

Alex’s Bar Karaoke Get your song on. Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 27 Cost: Free Details: www.alexsbar.com Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach T-Girl Tuesdays It’s a night for the t-girls, hosted by Jamie Jameson, starting off with Mary-Oke. Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 27 Cost: Free Details: (562) 436-7900 Venue: Hamburger Mary’s, 330 Pine Ave., Long Beach

Dec. 28

Bachata Wednesdays Learn to dance bachata at Sevilla’s Nightclub in Long Beach and shine on the dance floor. No partner needed all levels welcome Time: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 28 Cost: $10 Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach

Dec. 29

Dreamville If you can dream it you can dance it at Sevilla’s Nightclub in Long Beach with DJ Geo, DJ Krazy and DJ Brokk. Time: 10 p.m. Dec. 29 Cost: Free Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach Alice Bag Jam all night with Alice Bag, Bombón, Rats in the Louvre and DJ Polyester of the Slop Stomp. Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 29 Cost: $8 to $10 Details: www.alexsbar.com Venue: Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach Leche Club Papi presents Leche with hot papí go-go boys. Free before 10 p.m.

December 22, 2016 - January 4, 2017

To read the full Damien Dempsey and John Reynolds interview visit tonalityblogg.net/music

Dec. 24

#LifeonSaturdays Enjoy the latest in hip-hop, electronic dance music and Spanish hits at Sevilla’s Nightclub in Long Beach. Time: 10 p.m. Dec. 24 Cost: Free Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach

Façade Drag Show Enjoy awesome performers and the oldest living show girl. Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 25 Cost: Free Details: (562) 436-7900 Venue: Hamburger Mary’s, 330 Pine Ave., Long Beach

The last song on the album Wave Hill Walk Off is inserted in Damo’s all-inclusive empathetic style. It doesn’t tie in directly to the historical 1916 rising, but is related in heart and spirit. “This year also marks is the 50th anniversary of the walk off and the start of the aboriginal land rights movement in Australia,” Dempsey said. “I thought I’d add this one for some solidarity with other struggles around the world and because we share a common year of remembrance.” No Force on Earth, as with many of Dempsey’s other song compilations are an album marker of a particular story — a particular people, place and time — yet they have cross temporal and cultural appeal. They are stories to which we can all relate. They are songs that express what all humans wish to possess — individual freedom, dignity and the need for equality and a sovereign voice. Even today, when the whispers of tyranny still threaten the “free” world with the insatiable greed of the privileged few, people are feeling the need to stand watch, even protest. Perhaps it is time for a new bard to come forward and sing the song of the world, for a champion to help guide this flailing human ship across the rough seas to a shore where there are no borders. I nominate Damien Dempsey.

Rei Williams Rei Williams has traveled all over the world performing as a pianist with groups. He is the founder of Master TouchProductions, a company that has helped many musicians and artists write, record, promote and perform their music worldwide. Time: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 25 Cost: Free Details: www.theskyroom.com/entertainment. html Venue: The Sky Room, 40 S. Locust Ave., Long Beach

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The album includes eight songs. Four are folk standards Dempsey learned from family members and throughout his travels. The songs illustrate the diversity among the ranks of freedom fighters who struggled for their civil rights, some seeing glory and others —as told in King’s Shilling— sorrow and death with Britain’s promise of money and a United Ireland. In the song, The Death of Cuchulain, Dempsey “collaborates” with the canonized Irish Poet, W.B. Yeats by writing music to the poem of the same name, where Yeats compares the people who fought in 1916 to the ancient mythical warriors of old Ireland. And then there are the three originals — two of them very personal stories for both Dempsey and Reynolds about their great-grand relatives. Paddy Ward (Reynolds’ great grandfather) was, according to Dempsey, “an Irish Traveler who fought in 1916, the war of independence, the civil war and was then murdered by a landlord near Athlone. The landlord was given a paltry sentence of 6 months — if it had of been the other way around it would have been a hanging offense … he deserved a song.” It was during his research for this album that he unearthed the story of his great-grand Aunt Jenny and her valiant heroism during the uprising. In the song, he also strongly points out that there were many other women rebel fighters — more than 200 of them — who were sort of white-washed out of history by the Catholic Church. Aunt Jenny is the first song on the album. It is dedicated to her and those women who were members of the Irish Women’s Workers Union and then joined the Irish Citizen Army. Here are a few poignant lines from various verses throughout that song: Brave Jenny … they never told me … of the jails … and combat you’d seen Sean Connely … died in your young … strong arms … in city hall Aunt Jenny … your gallant bravery … gives me strength … in this crazy world

Anne Walsh Anne Walsh and her L.A. band will energize Long Beach’s most-historic supper club with an eclectic soundscape of groove-oriented bossa nova, samba and standards. Her live shows are spontaneous and fun with selections rooted in American and Brazilian classics as well as original works. The Sky Room is the kind of place Desi Arnaz played on I Love Lucy. Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 23 Cost: Free Details: www.theskyroom.com/entertainment. html Venue: The Sky Room, 40 S. Locust Ave., Long Beach

Details: http://longbeach.sevillanightclub.com Venue: Sevilla’s Nightclub, 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach

[See Calendar, page 16]

Arts Cuisine Entertainment Dec 22 • 2016 - jan 4 • 2017 [Calendar from p. 15] Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 29 Cost: Free Details: (562) 436-7900 Venue: Hamburger Mary’s, 330 Pine Ave., Long Beach

Dec. 30

Tino Productions Tino Productions was recently heralded as “best sounding and most versatile band on the West Coast.” Be it big band, swing, jazz, disco, funk, 80s, rock ’n’ roll, or salsa and merengue, Tino Productions will get you dancing. Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30 Cost: Free Details: www.theskyroom.com/entertainment. html Venue: The Sky Room, 40 S. Locust Ave., Long Beach

Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve 2016 in DTLB Downtown Long Beach Business Association will not only once again host the largest party in town, it has shifted gears to one-up itself as it welcomes a plethora of musicians to take part in a three-stage, three-block festival in the heart of downtown on Pine Avenue between 1st and 4th Streets. Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 31 Cost: $40 Details: http://tinyurl.com/DTLB-NYE Venue: Downtown Long Beach

THEATER

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Jan. 6

Actually Oranges Actually Oranges (When life hands you lemons) by Tahirih Moeller is a comedy centering on the friendship of Caren, Jasmine and Owen. However, relationships within the trio are challenged when Owen transforms into orange juice as a reaction to expressing his unrequited love for Jasmine. Time: 8 p.m. Jan 6 and 7, and 2 p.m. Jan. 8 Cost: $15 to $20 Details: www.lbplayhouse.org/show/actuallyoranges Venue: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach

FILM

Dec. 23

It’s A Wonderful Life 70th Anniversary Be part of a holiday classic. It’s the 70th Anniversary of Frank Capra’s timeless It’s A Wonderful Life. Time: 7 p.m. Dec. 23 Cost: $10 Details: http://spiffest-wonderful-life.bpt.me Venue: Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro

DANCE

December 22, 2016 - January 4, 2017

Jan. 6

Achieving Balance West High School Dance Department presents Achieving Balance, a dance concert in the James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance. Beginning, intermediate, advanced dance and Choreo Club students come together for an exciting evening of dance. Time: 7 p.m. Jan. 6 and 7 Cost: $10 Details: (310) 781-7171 Venue: James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance

ARTS Jan. 5

San Pedro on the Edge Artists at The Loft invite you to celebrate their 20 birthday. San Pedro on the Edge is a special group show featuring the diverse talent of the San Pedro arts community. Opening reception on First Thursday, Jan. 5, 6 to 9 p.m.

Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 5, 2017 Cost: Free Details: (310) 831-5151 Venue: The Loft Art Studios and Gallery, 401 S. Mesa St., San Pedro

COMMUNITY Dec. 24

Maritime History Sails into Long Beach Few are familiar with the term “tall ship,” but the Washington-based nonprofit Grays Harbor Historical Seaport is on a mission to change that. The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will dock at Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach to offer dockside vessel tours as well as education programs under sail. Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 24, 2016 through Jan. 3, 2017 Cost: $5 Details: (562) 570-8636 Venue: Rainbow Harbor, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach

Aloe Blacc Brings a Legacy of Soul to the Holidays By Melina Paris, Music Columnist

Time and time again, Aloe Blacc is a marvel to watch. I’ve written previously about Blacc’s artistry, which aims to raise consciousness. The most recent example of his artivism was during his show this past summer at the Ford Amphitheater. Back then, I reported that Blacc invited Los Angeles area Latino bands to share the stage with him. They performed a medley of protest songs, from American folk music to rhythm and blues. What I didn’t focus on in that story was how much a student Blacc is in regards to his musical lineage. On Dec. 10, Aloe Blacc and band, The Grand Scheme, did a Christmas show at

Dec. 27

QTPOC Open Space The intention of this monthly group is to provide a space to build Queer and Trans People of Color community in Long Beach, by engaging in discussion and celebrating queer art and literature, having skill shares, offering healing and self-care practices. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 27 Cost: Free Details: (562) 434-4455 Venue: The Center Long Beach, 2017 E. 4th St., Long Beach

Dec. 28

Retired Folks Gather Retired folks eat out and talk current events. Time: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 28 Cost: Free Details: (310) 833-2467; www.bethelsp.org Venue: Think Café, 302 W. 5th St., San Pedro

Dec. 30

Shabbat Hanukkah Service Come celebrate Hanukkah at Temple Beth El. Time: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 30 Cost: Free Details: (310) 833-2467; www.bethelsp.org Venue: Temple Beth El, 1435 W. 7th St., San Pedro

Dec. 31

Happiest of the Holidays on Waterfront Stay local and celebrate New Year’s Eve at Ports O’Call Restaurant. Receive a complimentary glass of champagne Details: (310) 833-3553 Venue: Ports O’ Call Restaurant, 1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro New Year’s Eve Party Cruise Come get your bubbly on with Spirit Cruises. Time: 9 p.m. Dec. 31 Cost: $80 Details: (310) 548-8080; spiritmarine.com Venue: Spirit Cruises, Ports O’ Call Village, 1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro

Jan. 1, 2017

Tidepool Wonders After the annual Polar Bear Swim at noon stay and explore low tides on the rocky shore with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in January. Bring family and friends to the aquarium’s John M. Olguin Auditorium for an informative slide show, followed by a Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Education Staff led walk to the nearby Point Fermin Tidepools. Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 1 Cost: Free Details: (310) 548-7562; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org. Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro

Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. Blacc paid homage to artists who have come before him, such as Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Bruce Springsteen. Each has blended his music with social justice themes. We live in an age when younger generations of artists are not only seemingly ignorant of the musical heritage they are continuing, but sometimes, they are even disrespectful of that heritage. Hip-hop artist Lil Yachty called rap legend Biggie Smalls overrated, claiming the mantle of “best rapper alive.” Blacc is different. At the Dec. 10 show, Blacc and his band were in full holiday-spirit mode. They opened with his catchy hit, I Need a Dollar — a groove that might echo feelings of many shoppers this season. Blacc followed with a hit parade of The Man, Wake Me Up and Lift Your Spirit and a song for the season, This Christmas. The highlight wasn’t a holiday song but a cover from another of Blacc’s hero’s, Michael Jackson. He didn’t announce the name. He just said we may not recognize the number at first, but we will before it’s over. (It was Billie Jean.) To close things out Blacc initiated a Soul Train line to his infectious number, Can You Do This. But the crowd wasn’t done yet, so back out he came to encore with a reinterpretation of Sammy Davis Jr.’s The Candy Man. Blacc said he used that style of hip-hop, as his way of speaking truth to power. Not even the holiday season distracts him from that artivist mission. Details: www.aloeblacc.com

[Tony’s from p. 12]

Tony’s Barbecue in Carson

the chicken-based stock was silky, rich and a little sweet. I adulterated mine with a little of the vinegar that arrived with the barbecue, but it was OK even without that. Only after we ordered did I notice that they offer the vinegar and green papaya salad called atchara, and now that I know, next time I’ll order it as a starter. It would be enjoyable to alternate that slight tartness and crunch with the soup. The barbecue pork and the chicken skewer were freshly made and had been brushed with a sweet and sour barbecue sauce while on the grill, which slightly caramelized it. In comparison to American regional styles, it’s closest to Chicago barbecue, but without the tomato in the sauce. Both sauces work well because meat tastes great with caramelized sugar and vinegar. We saved the bibingkinitan for last, partly because we weren’t sure whether it was intended to be sweet or savory. It looked like a muffin served in an elaborately folded banana leaf instead of the usual paper holder and smelled delicately of freshly toasted coconut.

We found that cooking the bibingkinitan in the banana leaf had infused the delicate, spongy cake with an appealing tropical flavor. The filling of cream cheese did not enhance the cake’s flavor much, nevertheless it added a mild lactic sweetness. My California palate makes me want to try making one of these with goat cheese or something else a little more assertive, however I’d try it again. Bibingkas of any size are a traditional Christmas item in Filipino households, though Tony’s serves them all year. If you want to explore another culture’s celebratory cuisine you might get a recipe and try making them. But If teaching yourself to fold banana leaf cups sounds like too much work for you, just make your way over to Tony’s in Carson instead. Tony’s Barbecue and Bibingkinitan is at 860 E. Carson St., #105, Carson. It is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Details: (310) 518-7860.

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Standing With Standing Rock “American schools don’t [adequately] teach about the atrocities and genocides committed against Native Americans. We wanted to raise awareness and money to help prevent history from repeating itself.” The artists whose pieces were on display and auctioned at Badfish included Ashley Hernando, Jackson Miriam, Ricky Hernandez and Donny Miller. The style of art varied from oil on canvass to ink prints to sketches. The skateshop got involved after one of Valdez’s friends noticed that the owner of Badfish Skate Shop, Joshua Garcia, was among the locals showing support for Standing Rock on social media. “There have been atrocities committed against Native Americans throughout history, but Standing Rock is happening now,” Garcia said. “I don’t want to just read about this in 20 years. If I can do something, I will. I couldn’t make it out there, but I could offer my space.” During the silent auction, San Pedro’s the Floaters, donated their time and performed classic blues, rock and reggae. “Sarah was over for dinner one night and asked us if we wanted to come out for Standing Rock,” said Mikey Bargeron. “We’ve been active with her before … I met my wife at a leukemia fundraiser thanks to Sarah. We had to be here.” There was also a raffle with items donated from businesses and individuals from around the community; donors included House 1002, JDC Records, RAH: Design, San Pedro Skatepark Association, SoCal Tattoo and photography sessions from Dani Avitia and Depan Desai. Before Valdez announced the winners, she took a moment to address the crowd. “In our society, we take water for granted,” Valdez said. “With what’s happening at Standing Rock and in places like Flint, Mich., government and industries have shown that they don’t care about the people. We need to demand clean water and support each other.”

Hindsight

We also took note of the role fake news played in electing Trump and his first wave of appointments, which “showed early hallmarks of his authoritarian tendencies, comprised of bigots, ideologues and men picked for their personal loyalty.”

as working in the trenches in holding the city and developers accountable, including spending the past three years fighting for issues vital to coastal protection. Gould said that this moment in time is critical since the city is finally starting the process of writing a Local Coastal Program, a requirement of the 1976 California Coastal Act. He said that once the Local Coastal Program is approved, citizens will no longer be able to appeal projects to the California Coastal Commission. Gould argues that it’s essential that the Local Coastal Program is written in a way that does not weaken any of the current coastal zone protections. “We had some great successes when the city was issuing illegal Coastal Exemptions in the Coastal Zone, and the Coastal Commission reversed 12 of those exemptions and also wrote a very stern letter admonishing the city to correctly handle the permitting process.” Arguably, this activism, laid some of the groundwork for the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative.

Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is the president of the San Pedro/Wilmington chapter of the NAACP, a motivational speaker and an author. Bryant entered the race to address port corruption and the stagnation of the waterfront

December 22, 2016 - January 4, 2017

Caney Arnold is a retired logistics and acquisition manager at the Defense Department. He has a seat on the Harbor City Neighborhood Council. His party affiliation has switch from Green to Democrat to Green within the past 20 years. In the 1990s, he supported Ralph Nader’s p r e s i d e n t i a l Caney Arnold campaign. In this past election cycle he supported Bernie Sanders. His is a multi-pronged platform based on environmental and social justice, grassroots democracy and government transparency. His primary goals include greater inclusion of the neighborhood councils in the city’s legislative matters by keeping them better informed and seeking counsel from the neighborhood councils. “I want to increase communication with neighborhood councils and constituents to ensure citizens have more opportunity to have input into the decision-making process,” wrote Arnold on his Crowdpac web\page. “I want to ensure that all neighborhood councils in our district are given the opportunity to provide input on important community issues. I will ensure that my office actively seeks input from each neighborhood council before I make my vote on the city council. This is the reverse of how things are usually done now.” Arnold noted that it is up to the neighborhood council’s to research actions being worked by the city. “As volunteers, neighborhood council board members and constituents usually don’t have the time to do this research. My office will provide information packets to each neighborhood councils and formally request feedback.”

development, issues she believes to be the root causes of homelessness and economic stagnation in the Los Angeles Harbor. Bryant has been particularly Dr. Cheyanne Bryant critical of the Port of Los Angeles contracting practices as “pay-to-play.” She specifically called out the port’s selection of Clear Air Engineering, a company owned by former Harbor Commissioner Nicholas Tonsich. It will be a participating vendor of the OminGreen Terminal project that was unveiled this past summer. In one letter to Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, she wrote: The city Ethics Commission and the City Attorney ruled twice that Tonsich is in violation with his activity emission control activities at China Shipping and possibly TraPac. You received documentation regarding this from both Jesse Marquez and Janet Gunter. Yet, this commission, the mayor, and the councilman have done nothing except take money from Mr. Tonsich, his family and his employees. Bryant recalled a Harbor Commission meeting in December 2015. The Port of Los Angeles’ executive director, Gene Seroka, said the port has no contractual relationship with Tonsich’s company. She blasted the assertion as untrue. She said it was meant to mislead the commission and the public, noting that at the time Tonsich’s company got the contract, Tonsich had a longterm port lease on a building in the Wilmington Marina. The conflicts between James Preston Allen and Councilman Joe Buscaino are well known. In the past year, Allen has accused Buscaino of eschewing traditional media outlets in favor of social media, where he could avoid answering critical questions regarding his plans and initiatives. “Media should be the bridge not the wall between the governed and those who govern— and when the government assumes the role of being the media, like [Branimir] Kvartuc (the councilman’s communications director), and others have done, they eliminate dissenting voices,” said Allen in his candidate position statement. “Hence, like Trump, Buscaino is living in his own self-generated delusion.” For Allen, this particular habit of the council office has led to a lack of transparency in the Buscaino administration’s dealings, such as how he was able get so far along pushing the Nelson One development. The developer was on trial regarding a land deal that went bad. Allen’s platform include: transparency and accountability; economic sustainability; green tech goal and zero emissions; affordable housing and job creation to address the homeless crisis; building a distinctive waterfront that retains San Pedro’s cultural history, character and successful businesses; and transportation that connects Los Angeles to its Harbor. 17

We followed up in early December, with an examination of how Trump’s presidency was shaping up to be “flawlessly Orwellian,” in the words of MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell. His first great “victory,” supposedly saving 1,100 manufacturing jobs in Indiana, was actually a defeat— which only saved a fraction of the jobs at stake using a massive public subsidy, an example of same old corporate bribery Trump had criticized on the stump. “Instead of a damn tax, the company will be rewarded with a damn tax cut,” Bernie Sanders said. At the same time, Trump’s cabinet picks pointed to even more of the same old GOP approach, including Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin (a former Goldman Sachs partner known for foreclosing on tens of thousands of homeowners), his nominee for Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross (a Wall Street a vulture capitalist who’s

made billions bankrupting and downsizing American companies — costing thousands of coal and steel jobs from the heart of Trump’s rustbelt “real America”), and his nominee for Secretary of Education, billionaire heiress Betsy DeVos (a major GOP donor and funder of school privatization initiatives). At the same time, we warned, the threat of privatizing Medicare is back with Trump’s choice to head the Department of Health and Human Services, Tom Price, (closely aligned with House Speaker Paul Ryan). His promise of a massive infrastructure reinvestment plan is actually more of GOP tax scam, giving private investors tax credits for construction projects, while also guaranteeing contractors a hefty profit margin. Sanders blasted it as “a scam that gives massive tax breaks to large companies and billionaires on Wall Street, who are already doing phenomenally well.” Finally, in that same issue, we concluded our coverage of Project Censored, with a story about their analysis of “junk food news,” which takes the place of the substantive censored stories which are its primary focus. Typifying this, “Corporate media coverage of Trump’s run for president has been treated as a reality show that almost blacked out the Sanders campaign completely,” we noted. But that was only the tip of the iceberg of Project Censored’s far-reaching analysis of the role junk food news played in the campaign.

Candidates Vie to Unseat Buscaino

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[Hindsight, from page 10]

The crowd cheered. Fundraiser attendee, Donald Galaz, agreed. “What’s happening over there is wrong,” Galaz said. “But what about stuff locally? What’s happening in town [including the Rancho LPG oil tanks] isn’t right. Shit can kick off here too.... We need more of our youth to get active.” The Army Corps of Engineers was contacted for details. A spokesman said an official response was in the process of being approved by the Pentagon. No response was received by press time. On Dec. 4, the Army Corps of Engineers decided that Energy Transfer Partners would not be issued an easement to build the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Reservation; a full environmental impact statement will be prepared before the Corps decides to grant or deny an easement. This will allow the Sioux and others to give public comment. Half of the activists are returning home, leaving 5,000 activists at the Standing Rock Reservation as water protectors. “Despite the announcement of no easement, the battle continues,” Valdez said. “Energy Transfer Partners still wants to build.… We’ve had enough with that kind of corporate fascism and disrespect for treaties and indigenous rights.” Still, the Army Corps of Engineers’ decision has caused many indigenous Americans to be hopeful of getting more respect from the federal government. Indigenous activist, Kandi Mossett shared that hope on Warren Olney’s, To the Point. “This is the first time in history that the federal government ... is uplifting our sovereignty rights,” Mosset said. “We’re looking at the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851 and understanding that we have grounding under the U.S. Constitution to honor and recognize treaties … It is precedent setting.”

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016269033 The following person is doing business as: (1) Lifetimes, (2) Lifetimes Health Solutions, 1621 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, Ca 90732. Los Angeles County. Registered owners: Sharon L. McGann, 1441 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, Ca 90731. This Business is conducted by an individual. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/. Sharon L. McGann, owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2016. Notice--In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920. A fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920. were to expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.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 1411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions code). Original filing: 11/10/16, 11/24/16,

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1 Sushi fish also called yellowtail 4 Amount a cab driver gives to you 8 “___ O’Riley” (“CSI: Miami” theme song) 12 Participated in racewalking 13 Like a serrano pepper, compared to a poblano 15 Olmert who preceded Ariel Sharon as Prime Minister of Israel 16 Mitsubishi off-road threewheeler, for example 17 Exact quote from Gordon Gekko in “Wall Street” 19 Catchphrase spoken verbatim on the original “Star Trek” series 21 “La ___ Bonita” (U.S. #1 hit for Madonna) 22 ___ & Literacy (brown category in Trivial Pursuit) 23 Army service call used by Al Pacino in all of his movies (not just “Scent of a Woman”) 25 Used an old phrase 27 “Winnie-the-Pooh” marsupial parent 29 202.5 deg. on the compass 30 Conjunction that’s spelled with a backslash 31 “Better Call ___” (spin-off sequel to “Breaking Bad”) 33 Creatures proven to be found at Area 51, for short 34 Process scrupulously utilized by all news outlets (which I obviously didn’t do with a single clue in this puzzle) 38 Abbr. from the Latin for “and many more” 41 Drink produced by the real-life brand Heisler 42 Nobel Peace ___ (award given in Stockholm) 46 Hundred Years’ ___ (which lasted less than 100 years) 47 Suffix meaning “doctrine” which is not a valid Scrabble word

by itself 48 One of the original Three Musketeers, along with D’Artagnan 49 Beginning-of-term activities 51 Meat ___ (“Aqua Teen Hunger Force” character with three teeth) 53 RNs report to them 54 Famous Greta Garbo line from “Grand Hotel” 58 Idiom taken directly from Shakespeare’s “King John” 59 ___ Tin Tin (movie German shepherd originally played by a female) 60 Universal plasma donor’s blood type, for short 61 Shout of the recently incarcerated 62 Tic-___-Dough (pencil and paper game) 63 Shrek in the movie series, but not in the original William Steig book 64 Did 100 kph in a 70 mph zone, e.g. 65 Opposite direction from 29Across

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1 Coffee bean that yields more caffeine than its counterpart 2 Venerates, slangily 3 Like an unexpired coupon 4 Flower, south of the Pyrenees 5 Bungling 6 Semillon and Riesling, for two 7 Speaker of the first line of the first episode of “South Park” 8 “Ain’t Too Proud, ___ Differ” (Temptations hit) 9 What an Australian weatherman may say “it’s gonna be” on an August day 10 Like boulders 11 Use the minus button 13 “Citizen Kane” studio

14 “___ the news today, oh no” (Beatles lyric) 18 Neighborhood in London’s East End 20 Time ___ the Year (selection made since the magazine’s inception) 24 “___ Like the Wind” (“Dirty Dancing” song) 26 Phanerozoic, for one 27 West-side tributary of the Rhine 28 Cheer for a pescador 31 Boat part furthest away from the bow 32 Card played last in a winning game of Klondike solitaire 35 “Santa Barbara” airer, once 36 Three-word EMT skill, for short 37 Jazz artist Diana who married Elvis Presley 38 Bo Sheep in “U.S. Acres,” for one 39 Airplane activity that takes place in the air 40 Night ___ (“X-Men” character aka Hank McCoy) 43 Toyotas and Subarus, in Japan 44 Flowers that repel hummingbirds 45 Sister magazine of Ebony 47 Lives and breathes 48 Singer of the “Spectre” theme song 50 Palmolive spokesperson played by three different actresses 51 Tom whose second novel was “The Bonfire of the Vanities” 52 “... It’s ___! It’s Superman!” 55 “Analyze ___” (2002 sequel) 56 Permanent worker 57 Negative vote 58 Nickelodeon’s trademark slime ©2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com) For answers go to: www.randomlengthsnews.com

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016252710 The following person is doing business as: 911 Rooter & Sewer Specialist, 906 Torrance Blvd #18, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Los Angeles County. Registered owners: Giuseppe Sanzone,906 Torrance Blvd #18, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. This Business is conducted by an individual. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/. Giuseppe Sanzone, owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2016. Notice--In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920. A fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920. were to expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.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

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DBA FILINGS [From page 18] 1411 ET SEQ., Business Professions code). Original filing: 11/10/16, 11/24/16,

12/22/16

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 20160011795 The following person is doing business as: Maximum Construction Services, 2184 Oak Springs Valley Rd. Wrightwood CA 92397. Los Angeles County. Registered owners: Maximum Construction Services, 2184 Oak Springs Valley Rd. Wrightwood CA 92397. This Business is conducted by a corporation. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/. Loren Jacobson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on Oct. 17, 2016. Notice-In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920. A fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920. were to expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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 1411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions code). Original filing: 11/10/16, 11/24/16, 12/08/16,

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016289146 The following person is doing business as: Project Mexico, 7 El Portal, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca 90274. Los Angeles County. Registered owners: Friends of Mexican Children 7 El Portal, Palos Verdes Estates, Ca 90274. This Business is conducted by a corporation. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/. John T. Boyt, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 30, 2016. Notice--In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920. A fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920. were to expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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 1411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions code). Original filing: 12/08/2016, 12/22/2016, 01/05/2017, 01/19/2017

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criminals, rapist, etc...” This is not good for us at all because think of all the minorities around the U.S. There’s a lot. Now think about what Trump will do to all the minorities if he becomes President. We cannot let matters get to this point. I live in San Pedro, and I still get affected by many racist comments. Whenever I go out of my area for soccer tournaments, both the sidelines and players say racist things because I am Latino. Even though we might have different features we are still people and racism is not OK. We can’t let this expand all over the US. What can we do to stop racism? At the moment, racism is a huge problem and we cannot let it get worse. I know both of our candidates aren’t your ideal choices, but we can at least help

by voting for the one that is not racist. You could help put a stop to racism, and our first step, it is not voting for Donald Trump. James Baraja San Pedro High School RE: The Truth About Trump As a young woman, I feel unsafe, no matter where I am, when I hear the remarks made by President-Elect Trump regarding women and girls. This is the man who will be the international face of America, the person many young boys and girls will look up to and want to be like when they become adults. He would also become Commander of Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces. Is he someone you would trust with nuclear codes? But in the end, it is not only President-Elect Trump’s remarks about women, it is also his open racism, lies, and divisionism. As Paul Rosenberg, senior editor of Random Lengths News, writes in The Truth

About Trump, Mr. Trump lies incessantly. The Guardian even has a regular feature called The Lies Trump Told This Week, and Politico calculated that in a five day period, President-elect Trump lied an average of once every three minutes and 15 seconds. If Trump cannot be trusted to tell the truth, then how are we supposed to trust him as President of the United States? President-elect Trump also shows almost Hitler-like tendencies, “designating internal enemies,” encouraging violence against African-American, the press, Muslims and other people of color. Although Mr. Trump is not the smooth talker Hitler was, it is almost worse, as his supporter are well aware of the kind of man Mr. Trump is, and yet they still support him. This blatantly open show of hatred against the media and protestors, showcasing his Islamophobic and racist actions show us that President-Elect Trump

is not the President America needs right now; indeed, he most likely will never be the kind of person America needs at her helm. President-Elect Trump is representative of the worst of America, where anyone seen as “other” is hated and reviled. His past is filled with unsavory connections, such as his KKKsupporting father and many deals based on mob connections. I fear for the future of this country. America would divide over Trump supporters and those who want a better, safer America. He would encourage divisionism, racism, Islamophobia and violence. Our allies would be petrified of a possible WWIII, and the American Dream would crash and burn, until there was no more American Dream to be. Dominique Saxey-Santillo San Pedro High School

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2016269312 The following person is doing business as:(1) Private Party Chefs Studio, 15915 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436, Los Angeles County. Registered owners: Kraakevik Corporation, 15915 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436. This Business is conducted by a corporation. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/.

Mary Kraakevik, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2016. Notice--In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920. A fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920 where it expire 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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 1411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions code). Original filing: 11/24/16, 12/08/16, 12/22/16,

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