Signal Tribune July 22, 2016

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LBCC superintendent named chancellor of CA Community Colleges Eloy Ortiz Oakley will begin his new position in December.

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

After serving as superintendent-president of the Long Beach Community College District since 2007, Eloy Ortiz Oakley will soon be adding 112 more colleges to his workload.

Oakley has been unanimously selected as the new chancellor of the California Community Colleges, the largest system of higher education in the country. He will become the first Latino to head the organization, which is composed of 72 districts and serves 2.1 million students per year, according to Long Beach City College (LBCC).

Oakley will begin his new job on Dec. 19 and replace Chancellor Brice W. Harris, who retired earlier this year after leading the community college system for nearly four years. Erik E. Skinner will continue serving as interim chancellor until Oakley takes office.

“Today the Board of Governors continues the tradition of selecting great chancellors to lead the California Community Colleges,’’ said Board President Geoffrey L. Baum.

“Eloy Ortiz Oakley is an innovative and tested leader who understands how to operate successfully in a

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Eloy Ortiz Oakley

large, complex system of public higher education. In Oakley, we see a change agent– someone whose relentless focus on student success will help more students obtain cer-

tificates and degrees or transfer to four-year institutions on time. As a member of the UC Board of Regents and with his close ties with California State University, he is

well positioned to foster greater collaboration that will benefit all students.”

Gov. Jerry Brown also supported the organization’s choice of Oakley.

“Eloy Oakley knows California’s community colleges inside and out and has served at every level in the system– from teaching in the classroom to running a campus as superintendent,” Brown said. “California’s 113 community colleges– and the 2.1 million students they serve– are in good hands.”

During his tenure at LBCC, Oakley was a key player in forming the nationally recognized Long Beach College Promise program, the goal of which is to ensure that local students have a clearly delineated path to higher education. Through the program, high school administrators and teachers are encouraged to work with college faculty and staff to create structured pathways for students to follow as they progress from one educational institution to the next. Local students are guaranteed a tuition-free year at LBCC and preferred admission status to California State University, Long Beach after completing transfer requirements.

The program has inspired similar ones across the country, including America’s College Promise, an initiative President Barack Obama introduced in 2015 that was modeled in part on the Long Beach College

Promise.

Another Long Beach education leader, Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell, who chairs the Assembly Education Committee and is a member of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, also spoke out in favor of Oakley’s appointment.

“I want to add my enthusiastic congratulations to Superintendent-President Eloy Oakley on being selected as the new chancellor for the California Community Colleges– he is the right choice,” O’Donnell said. “The students of Long Beach City College benefitted tremendously from President Oakley’s innovative ideas and exemplary leadership. I am confident his talents will have an equally positive impact on the millions of students enrolled in community colleges across our state.”

O’Donnell cited Oakley’s “strong record as a trailblazer in the field of education policy” and said the superintendent-president’s championing of initiatives such as the Long Beach College Promise, alternative-placement procedures, guided pathways and transfer degrees have not only benefitted the students O’Donnell had taught as a classroom teacher, but also allowed countless others to reach their educational and professional goals.

“As chair of the Assembly Education Committee,” O’Donnell added, “I look forward to continuing my see OAKLEY page 10

Stirring the pot Time is running out for LB officials to create another marijuana ballot measure.

CJ Dablo Staff Writer

If the presidential races weren’t enough to capture the average tax-paying citizen’s attention, Long Beach will be offering a little more incentive to voters to turn up at the polls on Nov. 8– another chance to consider how to regulate and tax the marijuana industry. The Long Beach City Council voted on July 19 to request the city attorney’s office to prepare another ballot initiative dealing with the can-

nabis industry for consideration by the council by Aug. 2.

Newly elected Vice Mayor Rex Richardson submitted this new initiative to modify the tax structure in the Kelton Initiative, a grassroots effort for another measure to regulate the medical marijuana industry. Bob Kelton and other proponents from Long Beach Neighborhoods First, the advocacy group behind the citizen-driven ballot initiative, could not be reached for comment before press time.

The Kelton Initiative offered regulations on the medical-cannabis industry and proposed a tax rate of 6 percent on gross receipts. Cultivation sites see BALLOT page 15

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Only one business in the Long Beach area is displayed on this screenshot of weedmaps.com. Long Beach and Signal Hill have banned medical-marijuana businesses, but that doesn’t stop entrepreneurs from opening up shops or advertising, even if cities are actively working to close them. The fates of ballot initiatives covering the regulation and taxation of medical and recreational marijuana are expected to be decided by voters in the Nov. 8 election.

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S T NEWS 3 Press briefing details past achievements, future endeavors July 22, 2016

Robert Garcia reflected on his first two years as LB mayor by addressing some of his accomplishments.

Denny Cristales Editorial Assistant

Robert Garcia reflected on his first two years as Long Beach mayor on July 18 in a press briefing at city hall, where he addressed achievements such as the passage of Measures A and B, low unemployment rates and the success of Long Beach College Promise, among other items.

July 15 marked the two-year anniversary of Garcia becoming mayor of Long Beach.

“I’m proud that Long Beach is becoming more progressive,” Garcia said during the briefing.

“Our economy is getting stronger, and our education system is among the best in the country. I greatly appreciate the continued support of the community as we work toward making Long Beach the best city it can be.”

In his briefing, he focused on four key areas he said were priorities in his tenure– economic development, education, civic innovation and livability.

Economic development Garcia pointed out low unemployment in his briefing Monday.

A Sept. 25, 2015 press release reported a seven-year low in the unemployment rate, dropping down to 7.6 percent as of August 2015, according to city officials.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Los Angeles County declined to 4.9 percent

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in May 2016, according to the Labor Market Information Division of the State of California Employment Development Department.

Garcia also mentioned the development of a minimum-wage ordinance. This year, the minimum wage increased to $10, and reaction to the decision to raise it has been mixed. The Long Beach Council of Business Associations (COBA) conducted two studies regarding the minimum wage that mull over a potential increase to $15 sometime in the future.

The overall findings, according to COBA, were that most businesses and nonprofits are strongly against a straight minimum-wage increase to $15 by the year 2020.

However, the results also showed some signs of support.

Businesses and nonprofits suggested endorsing the increase with the following stipulations: setting the minimum-wage target at $12.50 instead of $15; factoring in the amount of benefits an employer provides to an employee; and providing a delayed implementation period for small businesses and nonprofits to adjust operational cost and revenue to accommodate for a potential new wage.

In his briefing, Garcia also noted record tourism– which he said has a $300-million annual economic impact– growth at the Port of Long Beach and the development of BizPort, a website that helps new businesses navigate the licensing and permitting process.

He also added that there has been a net gain of 1,912 new

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Mayor Robert Garcia speaking to the media at a press briefing at city hall on Monday. Garcia highlighted economic and educational achievements the city has made in his first two years as Long Beach mayor.

businesses in Long Beach in the last two years.

Education Garcia emphasized the success of the Long Beach College Promise, a program that began as a local endeavor in 2008 to offer ways for Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) students to prepare for, enter and complete college.

Statistics show that 75 percent

of LBUSD graduates attend college within one year and that 80 percent of students attend after two years, according to a Sept.

25, 2015 Signal Tribune article.

The College Promise program is made possible through public funding and private investors.

One of the program’s goals is to provide kids better access to preschool education. Universal preschools are part of an international program that utilizes public funding to ensure children have that opportunity.

Locally, the Long Beach College Promise Scholarship at Long Beach City College (LBCC) was

expanded to a full year of tuition for students, according to Mayor Garcia’s office. More than 12,000 students are offered free tuition at LBCC. The Long Beach Internship Challenge has also paved the way for an additional 2,600 internships for local students.

Garcia also mentioned that libraries around the community have added Sunday hours.

Civic innovation Long Beach has been named a “Top-10 Digital City” for the sixth consecutive year, according to Mayor Garcia’s office.

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In response to the recent meningitis outbreak of 22 confirmed cases in Los Angeles County– five of which are in Long Beach– State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) is teaming up with 1st District Long Beach Councilmember Lena Gonzalez, Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, the LGBTQ Center of Long Beach and Hamburger Mary’s restaurant to raise awareness about the outbreak and encourage vaccinations among the LGBTQ community.

Fifty percent of the funds raised from drink and food purchases at the event will go to the LGBTQ Center of Long Beach for meningitis public education and outreach.

“The recent meningitis outbreak is a public health concern for all residents, including those who identify as LGBTQ,” Lara said. “I am proud to collaborate with local leaders and organizations to raise awareness and encourage individuals to get vaccinated.”

The event will take place Friday July 22 from 5pm to 8pm at Hamburger Mary’s Long Beach, 330 Pine Ave. For more information contact Tonya Martin at (562) 256-7921.

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ast week I used the space in my column to run an open letter from the family of Abel Dominguez, a Long Beach police officer who had been severely injured when he was shot while on duty in 1993. In that letter, the family asks that people write letters to the parole board to stop the parole of Nathan Sims, the man convicted of the shooting.

To further the cause, the Long Beach Police Officers Association (LBPOA) has sent us a letter to share with our readers. The letter is one that the board of the LBPOA created and hopes that our readers will cut out, sign and mail to the parole board.

The LBPOA often distributes emails to those who have requested to be on their contact list for receiving news and updates regarding law-enforcement issues. In their latest email, they told about the letter and offered the following words:

The convicted criminal who attempted to murder LBPD Sergeant Abel Dominguez is scheduled for a parole hearing in September.

Please help keep this dangerous suspect in prison for the duration of his sentence.

We have provided an easy letter for you to sign and submit to the Parole Board to assist them in making the right decision. We need you to mail your letter before August 8.

California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Officer of Victim and Survivor Rights & Services P.O. Box 942883 Sacramento, CA 94283 Re: Nathan Sims – CDC #J-32468 Parole Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Dear Representative: With reference to the parole con-

sideration hearing for inmate Nathan Sims, I am strongly opposed to an early release for the inmate.

On August 6, 1993, Officer Abel Dominguez was working alone in a marked black and white police vehicle when he made a routine traffic stop. Officer Dominguez sat the un-handcuffed driver in the rear of the police vehicle while he sat in the front seat writing a citation. While his attention was focused on his paperwork, Nathan Sims and co-defendant Cashus Ward crept up to the passenger side of the police vehicle.

Inmate Sims fired gunshots through the closed front passenger side window, striking Officer Dominguez three times. After Sims stopped firing, Ward opened the rear door of the police vehicle, allowing the detained subject to exit and flee.

Officer Dominguez suffered gunshot wounds to his right temple, right cheek and right arm. He was placed on life support and remained in a coma for more than a week. The bullet that entered Officer Dominguez’s head fragmented in his brain. During the initial surgery, the surgeon removed approximately 1/2 cup of damaged brain and parts of the fragmented bullet. This injury disrupted all motor skills on his left side, and he lost all peripheral vision. He was hospitalized for three

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months and continued intense rehabilitation for over a year. The shooting also deeply affected his wife and his three children, who were 2, 4 and 11 years at the time. Mrs. Dominguez was forced to leave her job in order to provide nursing care for her husband.

In interviews with detectives, the arrested suspect, Nathan Sims, admitted he was a Rollin’ 20’s Crip gang member who had just been released from the California Youth Authority after serving four years for a previous crime. Sims denied shooting the officer and lied about his involvement in the crime.

A check of his criminal history showed three arrests as a juvenile: one for burglary; a second for carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a loaded firearm and commission of a crime while armed; and a third for possession of a controlled substance.

In Nathan Sims’ own words, the officer was just doing his job. Sims’ unprovoked, murderous attack on the unsuspecting officer was both callous and cruel. He must be held accountable for his intentionally evil crime. I believe that inmate Sims is not suitable for release and should serve out the term of life in prison as prescribed by the sentencing court.

COMMENTARY

Tips for talking to children with special needs about tragedy By the Episcopal Center for Children

With recent tragedies in the news, many children, including those challenged with special needs, are exposed to trauma through the media and in conversations. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit school serving children with special needs ages 5-14 in the Washington, DC area, offers some advice on how to talk with your child about tragedy.

“Children hear information from other children and from the activities around them. Your child will pick up information very quickly after a traumatic event happens,” said Dodd White, president and CEO of ECC. “It’s important for parents and guardians to set a tone of openness and support with their children, and to re-assure children that they are safe.” Dodd and the staff at ECC offer the following tips and advice: Use age appropriate language.

Talk with your child about the tragedy in a way that is appropriate for his or her age. Elementary schoolers may have questions about their own safety and security. Older children may want more information about the cause of the tragedy or want to talk about how it could be prevented.

Share what is appropriate for your child. Be mindful about the personality of your child. Your child may be a 6-year-old who laughs at monsters in movies and can handle the truth about bad guys being a reality of life.

Or your child may be a 10-year-old who cannot handle scary movies, and gets emotional when people are hurt. When answering your child’s questions about tragic news events, let the unique personality of your child be your guide.

Let your child know it is OK to

talk to you about the tragedy. Spend time talking with your child. Let them know that they are welcome to ask questions and express their concerns and feelings. You might not know all the answers and it is OK to say that. At the same time, don’t push them to talk if they don’t want to. Let them know you are available when they are ready.

Be calm. Your child will look to you for cues about how to react. It’s OK for children to see adults sad or crying, but consider excusing yourself if you are experiencing intense emotions.

Reassure your child about his or her own safety. Point out factors that ensure your child’s immediate safety and the safety of the community. Review your family’s plans for responding to a crisis. Assure your child that he or she is safe and loved.

Limit media exposure. Constant exposure to coverage of a tragedy can heighten anxiety. Do not allow young children to repeatedly see or hear news coverage of a tragedy.

Even if a young child is engrossed in play, he or she is likely aware of what you are watching on television– and can become confused or upset. Older children might want to learn more about a tragedy by reading or watching TV. However, avoid repetitive loops of news information once you have the facts.

Avoid placing blame. Be careful not to blame a cultural, racial or ethnic group, or people who have mental illnesses.

Maintain your family routines.

Continue your family’s usual routines for waking up, dinnertime, and bedtime. The familiarity of these routines will help your child.

Promote self-care. Encourage your child to drink enough water, eat regularly, rest, and exercise. And follow this advice for yourself too!

Spend extra time together. Spend a little more time reading to your child. Take a few extra moments when tucking him or her in at night.

If your child is having trouble sleeping, allow him or her to sleep with a light on or to sleep in your room for a short time. Extra hugs and cuddles are good too. All of these actions can improve your child’s sense of security.

Watch for signs of stress and anxiety in your child. Look for hyperactivity, irritability, regression, stomach aches/headaches, and separation anxiety. Take steps to relieve stress and anxiety.

Get physical. Exercise can relieve stress and help you and your child get a better perspective.

Pay close attention to your child if he or she has emotional problems, learning challenges, is going through major changes at home, or has experienced trauma in the past.

Children can merge a new trauma and it can heighten their anxieties.

If your child has suffered a loss, is facing special challenges, or been exposed to other trauma, he or she may be at greater risk of a severe reaction to a new tragic event. Watch your child closely for any changes in mood or behavior.

Do not dismiss or minimize your child’s feelings. Your child might worry that someone will come and hurt him or her. Rather than saying she’s being silly or that such things will never happen, help your child put things in perspective. Say how rare such things would be, and ex-

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plain how unlikely they are. Address each concern. Point out that many children and parents out there have the same worries and we can instead focus on the definite “will happens” (fun things to do at home and at school and with friends and family) rather than on the very unlikely “might happens.”

Encourage the expression of feelings. Explain that it’s OK to be upset. Let your child write about or draw what he or she is feeling. Physical activity might serve as an outlet for feelings or frustration. If your child is acting out, explain that there are other ways of coping.

Do something for those affected by the tragedy. Focusing on what can be done to help others, can help children feel less anxious and more secure. Consider ways that you and your child can help victims and their families. You might take your child to your place of worship, light a memorial candle, or write thank-you notes to first responders.

Get help if needed. If your child is still exhibiting signs of anxiety after a week or two. Seek out a school counselor, therapist, a member of the clergy, or any other spiritual leader or mental health professional.

The above tips were adapted from the Mayo Clinic, SpecialNeeds.com, and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

L E T T E RS , E MA I L S A N D WE BS I T E CO MME N T S Conference called

It’s finally here.

Later this week, nearly 3,000 elected officials and administrators representing counties across the country will descend upon Los Angeles County for the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) 81st annual conference in Long Beach. Attendees will meet to discuss a wide range of issues impacting residents living in both urban and rural counties, including health care, jails, the opioid epidemic, child sex trafficking and the economy.

We have worked hard the past four years to host the best annual conference in the history of NACo. We are thrilled to finally roll out the red carpet and welcome local leaders to the largest county in the nation. Hosting this week’s conference is a huge opportunity for the city of Long Beach. With nearly 3,000 attendees, many who are making their first trip to Southern California, it will be a huge economic driver for our hotels, restaurants and attractions, contributing between $5–7 million to the local economy.

The week will be filled with interesting general sessions, workshops and meetings. I’ll even be interviewing six-time NBA champion Kareem Abdul Jabbar on Saturday during the first keynote! But, one of the most important events of the week will be our community service project. Thanks to the support of Walmart and Aetna, we will be stuffing backpacks with basic hygiene products like toothpaste and shampoo for victims of child sex trafficking. The bags will go towards supporting the efforts of Saving Innocence, our partner on the front lines in the war against child sex trafficking. To the victims, these bags represent more than just supplies– they show that someone cares about them and about their basic dignity.

It’s going to be a busy week in Long Beach, so stay tuned to Facebook and Twitter for updates from the 81st annual NACo conference!

Don Knabe L.A. County supervisor Fourth District

The Episcopal Center for Children (Center) is a nonprofit, nondenominational school and treatment program for children contending with emotional challenges from the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. More information is available at eccofdc.org and on Twitter @ECCofDC.

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AROUND TOWN HEROES, FOREVER AND EVER What Summer concert Who Presented by Long Beach Heritage When Saturday, July 23 at 4:30pm Where Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W. Huntington Dr. More Info Orchestra California Philharmonic will perform in the concert series that serves as a tribute to artists such as Prince, David Bowie, Michael Jackson and Queen. The evening includes a dinner catered by Teak Catering with a choice of four entrees. Tickets are $80 for Long Beach Heritage members and $85 for non-members.

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FOR ART’S SAKE What Art show and sale Who Presented by the Lakewood Artist Guild When Sunday, July 24 at 1pm Where Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Ave. More Info The art event will be for children and adults between the ages of 5 and 18. Registration is Friday, July 22 from 5pm to 7pm and Saturday, July 23 from 9am to 11am. Awards will be presented the day of the event at 3pm. Prizes up to $200 will be awarded in all categories of fine arts, including photography and arts and crafts, for both professionals and beginners. Prizes will be raffled out for all attendees, such as merchandise and gift cards from local retailers and art venues. Call (562) 270-5737, email lkwdguild@gmail.com or visit lakewoodartistguild.org .

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS What Concert at Rancho Los Cerritos Who Presented by Rancho Los Cerritos When Sunday, July 24; gates open at 4:30pm; concert from 5:30pm to 7pm Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd. More Info Attendees are welcome to pack a picnic dinner and invite friends and family for a free concert on the historic grounds. This month’s band is Ray Goren and Generation Blues. The adobe home will remain open for tours throughout the evening. No pets allowed. Visit rancholoscerritos.org .

HAPPY CAMPERS What Summer Adventures camp Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos When Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29 (Old Time Adventures) and Monday, Aug. 1 to Friday, Aug. 5 (Adobe Adventures) from 10am to 2pm Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd. More Info The week-long, historically themed camps are designed for children ages 6 to 10. Each week includes historic crafts and activities, games, stories and special guests. The cost is $115 per week. Call Rancho Los Cerritos at (562) 206-2040 to register.

A LOT OF FUN What Concert in the park(ing lot) Who Presented by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA) When Monday, July 25 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Where DRNK Coffee+Tea, 4245 Atlantic Ave. More Info The second concert in the summer Concerts in the Park(ing Lot) series will feature band Boogaloo Assasins. The band has a Spanish-Harlem style that delves into the classic sounds of New York’s late ‘60s/early ‘70s Latin-music era. Attendees may bring lawn chairs to enjoy music, food, drinks and a farmer’s market.

CRIME STOPPERS What Community meeting Who Presented by the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) When Wednesday, July 27 from 6pm to 7pm Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave. More Info Residents and business owners are invited to join Long Beach Police North Division Commander Rudy Komisza for a community meeting. Topics of discussion will include crime trends in the neighborhood, learning how to stay safe and not becoming a victim of crime.

Email lbpdnorth@longbeach.gov .

BAND ON THE RUN What Concert at Los Cerritos Park Who Presented by the Long Beach Municipal Band When Wednesday, July 27 and Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 6:30pm Where Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Ave. More Info The band is continuing its tour in its 107th year as a group. Visit longbeach.gov for a full calendar listing of the Long Beach Municipal Bands’ shows.

IN GOOD SPIRITS? What Club event Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Good Spirits Club When Thursday, July 28 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd. More Info Weiland Brewery Restaurant will provide appetizers and a no-host bar. Live entertainment will include music from The Black Noise and DJ Dennis Owens.

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The Good Spirits Club is hosting its event in conjunction with 8th District Councilmember Al Austin’s re-election.

RSVP to district8@longbeach.gov .

THE NEXT SUPPER What Meet and eat Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Supper Club When Monday, Aug. 1 at 6pm Where Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 4085 Atlantic Ave. More Info The event will celebrate Nino’s 58th anniversary with a celebratory dinner. RSVP the number of people and desired seating time to supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com .

NIGHT ON THE TOWN What 13th National Night Out event Who Presented by the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) and the Signal Hill Police Foundation (SHPF) When Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 5pm to 8pm Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave. More Info National Night Out is a nationwide event that focuses on strengthening police-community partnerships.

Its ultimate goal is crime prevention. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. Email Kristi at kmorgan@signalhillpd.org .

FOR THE KIDS What Pediatric reunion events Who Presented by Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach When Thursday, Aug. 4 from 4pm to 8pm (rehab reunion) and Friday, Aug. 5 from 2pm to 4pm (heart-surgery reunion) Where Houssels Forum, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, 2801 Atlantic Ave. More Info Two reunion events will take place at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. The 3rd Annual Rehab Reunion on Aug. 4. will give former patients, who have spent extended time in the facility and in therapy after hospitalization, the opportunity to reunite with their care teams. The reunion is open to patients who have received physical, occupational and/or speech therapy at Miller Children’s. The Annual Pediatric Heart Surgery Reunion on Aug. 5 will have patients reunite with the care team who helped them through their pediatric heart surgery and recovery. Patients will interact with one another while enjoying activities such as face painting, games and a bubble show. Call (562) 933-8983 or (714) 345-5651.

HIT THE ROAD! What 5K Run, Walk, Roll & Stroll event Who Presented by Meals on Wheels Long Beach When Saturday, Aug. 6, check-in at 7am Where Long Beach City College Veterans Memorial Stadium Parking Lot, E. Lew Davis Street, near Carson and Clark Avenues More Info Funds raised will go to support meals for low-income, homebound disabled veterans residing at the Villages at Cabrillo housing community in Long Beach.

The cost starts at $30 and includes a participation T-shirt.

The event is $20 for students and disabled people. No bicycles or skateboards. Register at mowlb.org/5k.html .

FOR THE BIRDS What Nature hike Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands When Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8am to 10am Where Meet at the intersection of PCH and 1st Street, just at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach More Info Ecologists will discuss the history of Los Cerritos Wetlands. Participants will view the Marketplace Marsh, learn about the reintroduction of the tides and keep a lookout for birds such as the great blue heron. This walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. RSVP by emailing Elizabeth at elizabeth@ lcwlandtrust.org .

A HILL OF A GOOD TIME What Concert in the park event Who Presented by the City of Signal Hill When Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 5:30pm Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave. More Info The final music event in a series of concerts as part of a summer program in Signal Hill Park will conclude with a performance by the opening-act band Rock for Vets, followed by the band Wild Fire. Those interested are encouraged to bring picnics and chairs. Visit musicistheremedy.org .

CRACK A BOOK What Literary discussion Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society When Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7pm Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave. More Info The society meeting will include a discussion on the literary story Suite Française, a story set in 1940 Paris in the midst of the Nazi occupation. Call (562) 5950081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .

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Dancers from U.S., China participating in exchange program The public is invited to celebrate, on Friday, Aug. 5, the first exchange of dancers from Qingdao, China jointly sponsored by the Long Beach-Qingdao Association and the Long Beach Ballet Academy.

A delegation of young dancers, their teachers and some parents from Qingdao will spend a week studying ballet at the Long Beach Ballet Academy, including home stays with local families, according to the academy.

Their studies will culminate in a performance at Lakewood High School Auditorium prior to a farewell dinner.

The public is invited to attend the performance beginning at 1pm and the dinner at 5:30pm at Forbidden City Restaurant, 6380A East Pacific

Coast Highway. A suggested $5 donation is requested for the performance; admission to the dinner is $25 for adult non-members of LBQA, $20 for LBQA adult members, and $10 for children under 13. To make a reservation to either event, call (562) 4264112.

The dance student exchange began in summer 2015, on the 30th anniversary of the two cities’ relationship, when a troupe of dancers from Long Beach visited and performed in Qingdao in cooperation with the Xiao Bai Fan Art School. The visiting group was led by David Wilcox, director of Long Beach Ballet.

“I was amazed at how we were treated in Qingdao,” Wilcox said. “We

performed with the local dancers in the fabulous new Grand Theater. All our dancers were hosted by local families, so they could really get to know the people and culture. In addition, the Qingdao government played a major role by sending the Minister of Culture to our joint performance to give a presentation praising our sister-city relationship. The teachers, the families and the audience treated us as honored guests.”

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Richardson elected vice mayor of Long Beach In a 5-4 vote, the Long Beach City Council elected 9th District Long Beach Councilmember Rex Richardson as the city’s vice mayor at its meeting July 19, making him the youngest and the first African-American male to serve in that capacity in the city’s history, according to Richardson’s offfice.

“I am honored to have my colleagues’ confidence to serve as our city’s vice mayor,” Richardson said. “I accept this as a recognition of our entire community’s progress since [I took] office two years ago.

I look forward to working with Mayor Garcia and each of my fellow councilmembers as we continue to build a better Long Beach.”

First District Councilmember Lena Gonzalez, who had nominated Richardson, released a statement after the voting took place.

“I was proud to nominate my friend and colleague, Rex Richardson, for vice mayor,” Gonzalez said. “Rex has done an outstanding job turning north Long Beach into one of the most active areas in the our city and has been a strong voice for working men and wom-

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American Lung Association ‘State of the Air’ report sho The American Lung Association’s (ALA) State of the Air 2016 report released this week found continued progress in cleaner air, with the Los Angeles metro area achieving its best ever air quality.

Although the region remains on the top of the list for ozone pollution, it saw its fewest unhealthy ozone days since the release of the first State of the Air report.

The region also had the best ever year-round particle levels and fell to 9th place behind the Bay Area for daily particle pollution.

“The State of the Air 2016 report shows us that our clean-air laws are working but we must increase our efforts to cut pollution that puts lives in our community at risk,” said Olivia J. (Gertz) Diaz-Lapham, president and CEO of the American Lung Association in California.“Pollution from pe-

troleum fuels and other sources is harming our residents, contributing to the incidence of asthma and other chronic lung conditions. Air pollution costs our communities in healthcare spending, lost productivity, reduced quality and length of life.”

Covering air pollution data collected in 2012 to 2014, the report measures the two most widespread pollutants– ozone and particle pollution– which are dangerous to public health and can be deadly.

The Los Angeles metropolitan region includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Across the region, unhealthy particle pollution levels have dropped by a whopping 90 percent and ozone days have fallen 34 percent since reporting began.

Specifically, of the top 10 cities

in the United States with the worst air pollution, California municipalities rank as follows: Ozone pollution No. 1 Long Beach-Riverside No. 2 Bakersfield No. 3 Visalia-Porterville-Hanford No. 4 Fresno-Madera No. 6 Sacramento-Roseville No. 7 Modesto-Merced

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en in this city. I am looking forward to working alongside him to continue to move Long Beach forward.”

Sixth District Councilmember Dee Andrews, who has just begun his third term, was also nominated for the title.

Source: Richardson’s office

LBCC hires new associate VP of human resources Long Beach City College announced this week the appointment of Gene Durand as the associate vice president of its human-resources department.

“Gene brings his extensive experience as a human resource professional to the college, and we are pleased to welcome him,” said Eloy Ortiz Oakley, superintendent-president of Long Beach City College. “He possesses a wide range of human resources expertise, including recruitment, labor relations and contract negotiations, employee training and benefits management.”

Under the supervision of the vice president of human resources, Durand will be responsible for the district’s human-resources academic operations, including collective bargaining, employee/employer relations, recruitment and hiring processes, human-resources information systems management, unlawful discrimination, Title IX investigations and ADA accommodations.

Durand’s first day at LBCC was July 18. Most recently, he served as the director of human resources at Desert Community College District, College of the Desert in

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Gadget,” used to improve the building-inspection process, and the “Go Long Beach” app are among the technological resources the City has utilized.

The “Go Long Beach” app is designed to provide residents, businesses and visitors the opportunity to access city hall 24/7 from any location, according to the City of Long Beach.

Users can submit service requests for issues such as graffiti, potholes and sign damage and send the information directly to City staff.

According to Garcia’s office, a record number of service requests were completed using the “Go Long Beach” app.

Garcia also mentioned an increased investment of $3.6 million toward civic innovation– with resources provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies, SBA, Microsoft, Code for America and the Knight Foundation.

Livability Garcia highlighted the passage of both Measures A and B– which will support public safety and infrastructure with an investment of $384 million over the next 10 years.

Measure A, also known as the Transactions-and-Use Tax measure, would raise sales taxes by 1 percent for the next six years, followed by a drop of one-half of a percent over the next four years.

Measure B, the Budget-Stabilization Fund, is linked to Measure A. The first 1 percent of new tax revenue would be set aside in a rainy-day fund to maintain city services and to balance the budget.

The measures have received their fair share of criticisms, however, with many blasting the amount of spending, as reported by the Signal Tribune on June 9,

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A press briefing on July 18 featured visuals that reflected Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia’s work over his first two years in office. Garcia focused his presentation on the areas of economic development, civic innovation, education and livability.

2016. One group, known as Long Beach Reform, wrote in a statement that Measure A is misleading voters– implying that Long Beach officials are providing false promises.

Garcia defended the measure by arguing that, in order to win a campaign in Long Beach, “you have to raise a lot of money.”

The measures are anticipated to take effect on Jan. 1, 2017.

Garcia also pointed to other successes– including changes to street-sweeping times in an effort to alleviate early-morning

sweeping in parking-impacted areas, the launch of the Long Beach Bike Share program– a system in which people can rent bikes at on-street stations with a credit card and return them to other nearby locations– and the start of the San Pedro Bay Ecosystem Restoration Study.

The study is researching the feasibility of removing the Long Beach breakwater, an 8.5-mile, man-made structure that stretches along San Pedro and Long Beach, according to a March 17, 2016 Signal Tribune article. The

purpose is to evaluate possible ecosystem restoration, recreational opportunities and general improvements on the shore in parts of Long Beach within East San Pedro Bay. A national survey also named Long Beach a top-10 bikeable and walkable city– becoming the only city in Southern California with these recognitions, according to Mayor Garcia’s office.

Other media sources reported that Garcia’s focus for the next two years in office is to: continue development in the downtown

core in order to secure future investments in the city and local businesses; continue progress on the San Pedro Ecosystem Restoration Study, which is anticipated to develop a “first draft” of possible projects in the fall; and to push for continued efforts in improving public safety.

“Being mayor of the city I love is an incredible honor, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done,” Garcia said. “We still have work to do, but Long Beach is in a great position, and our best days are just ahead.” ✦

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partnership with President Oakley on initiatives such as the California College Promise and moving the system forward to ensure Californians have greater access to affordable, quality higher education.”

Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount) was also on board with the choice of Oakley to helm California Community Colleges.

“In less than a decade at the helm, [Oakley] has transformed Long Beach City College into a world-class college that serves all facets of the community– students seeking to transfer, career technical education students, and adult learners,” Rendon wrote in a statement Monday. “His successful work on boosting transfer rates for underserved students and on the Long Beach College Promise program has become a model for colleges statewide.”

Rendon added that it is only fitting that Oakley will now be able to apply his success in Long Beach to all California community colleges.

“I thank [Oakley] for his service to Long Beach and look forward to our continued partnership to make quality, affordable college achievable for every Californian,” the Assembly speaker said.

While at LBCC, Oakley also helped establish Promise Pathways, a program that uses high school performance grades and transcripts to ensure students are placed in appropriate class levels. Promise Pathways also uses improved advising and enrollment practices to

help students select the right classes to maximize their success, according to LBCC. To jumpstart the area’s economy, Oakley partnered with Goldman Sachs to implement the 10,000 Small Businesses Program to help small businesses grow and create jobs. “This successful endeavor has taught more than 600 local business owners how to expand operations, increase profits and create more jobs in the region,” states a press release from LBCC. Oakley is himself a product of the state’s community college system. After serving four years in the U.S. Army, he enrolled at Golden West College then transferred to the University of California, Irvine, where he earned a bachelor of arts in environmental analysis and design and a master’s in business administration.

Oakley joined the Long Beach Community College District in 20 02, serving as the assistant superintendent/executive vice president of administrative services. Previously, he served as: vice president of college services at Oxnard College; assistant vice president of the Property & Casualty Division of Keenan & Associates; and manager of risk services at the Coast Community College District. Oakley also served as an adjunct faculty member for the Environmental Technology Certificate Program at Golden West College.

In 2014, Gov. Brown appointed Oakley to the University of California Board of Regents.

Oakley serves on the boards and committees of the Los Angeles

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Chamber of Commerce, the California Forward Leadership Council, the College Futures Foundation, the American Association of Community Colleges, the YMCA of Greater Long Beach and the Long Beach Rotary Club. He also sits on the advisory board for the California State University, Long Beach Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership.

“As a California native and a product of a California community college, I am honored and humbled

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TST5231 / 2016 159750 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: FREE AND CLEARED GRAPHICS, 740 W. 28th St., Long Beach, CA 90806. Registrants: 1. CHRISTOPHER CAFFERTY, 2.

JENNIFER CAFFERTY, 740 W. 28th St., Long Beach, CA 90806 This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jennifer Cafferty. The registrants have begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in January, 2011. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 24, 2016.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date.

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 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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TST5230 / Case No. VS028954.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.

PETITION OF Veronika Lee Gilliland.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: VERONIKA LEE GILLILAND filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: VERONIKA LEE GILLILAND, to Proposed Name: VERONIKA LEE HOOVER. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 24, 2016; Time: 1:30pm.; Dept. C; Room 312. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. ___//ss//___ Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: June 20, 2016 TST5234 / Case No. TS019865.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF

CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Lois Shirley Harper.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: LOIS SHIRLEY HARPER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: LOIS SHIRLEY HARPER, to Proposed Name: LOIS SHIRLEY PRICE-HARPER. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 4, 2016; Time: 9:00Am.; Dept. b; Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: June 24, 2016 TST5241 / 2016 162083 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SPEEDWELL VOLLEYBALL, 375 E. 36th St. Unit 14, Long Beach, CA 90807.

Registrant: DAVID CUTHBERT, 375 E. 36th St. Unit 14, Long Beach, CA 90807. Business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: David Cuthbert. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 28, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14411 et s TST5242 / 2016 159135 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: FAMILY TREE FINISH CARPENTRY, 3363 Olive Ave. Suite B, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

Registrant: LUMAR GOSS, 1044 Ohio Ave. #101, Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Lumar Goss. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business

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name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in June, 2016 . This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 24, 2016.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date.

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 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 16, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B; Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 5, 2016

TST5246 / 2016 165228 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MADE BY MISS HILDE, 4127 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90807.

Registrant: HILDE BYRNE, 5122 Elderhall Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Hilde Byrne.

The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 30, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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TST5247 / Case No. YS028672.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA 90503.

PETITION OF Ye Ji Cheung.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: YE JI CHEUNG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: YE JI CHEUNG, to Proposed Name: ALICE YEJI KIM. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 26, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. M. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: July 15, 22, 29, & August 5, 2016. ___//ss//___ Steven R. Van Sicklen, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 1, 2016

TST5243 / Case No. TS019871.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Delvin Ray Clay.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: DELVIN RAY CLAY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: DELVIN RAY CLAY, to Proposed Name: DELVIN RAY NIX. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition

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TST5252 / 2016 172727 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MINGLININTHEIE, 1060 Grand Ave. Suite 7, Long Beach, CA 90804. Registrant: AVA JACKSON, 1060 Grand Ave. Suite 7, Long Beach, CA 90804.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Ava Jackson.

The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name.

July 22, 2016 This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on July 11, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: July 15, 22, 29, & August 5, 2016 TST 5248 TRUSTEES SALE T.S. No. 005932-CA APN: 7217013-038 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/11/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/9/2016 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/24/2009, as Instrument No. 20090256340, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOAQUIN O. VELASCO, UNMARRIED MAN OSCAR VELASCO AND REGINA VELASCO, HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: PARCEL 4, OF PARCEL MAP NO. 26036 AS PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 315, PAGE(S) 60 AND 61 OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY The street address and

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July 22, 2016 other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1918 ORIZABA AVENUE SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession of ion, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $670,202.04 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are

the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 4777869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 005932-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 Published in the Signal Tribune on July 15, 22, 29, 2016

TST5253 / Case No. VS029097.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.

PETITION OF Montfort Hsieh.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: MONTFORT HSIEH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: MONTFORT HSIEH, to Proposed Name: MONTY HSIEH. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 14, 2016; Time: 1:30pm.; Dept. C. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: July 22, 29, & August 5, 12, 2016. ___//ss//___ Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 15, 2016 TST5254 / Case No. VS029083.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.

PETITION OF Elma E. Gutierrez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: ELMA E. GUTIERREZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her son’s names as follows: Present Name: ANGEL ALEXIS

GARCIA GUTIERREZ, to Proposed Name: ALEXIS RODRIGUEZ GUTIERREZ. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 14, 2016; Time: 1:30pm.; Dept. C. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: July 22, 29, & August 5, 12, 2016. ___//ss//___ Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 14, 2016 TST5255 / 2016 180882 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: Q VOICE MEDIA, 235 E. Broadway 8th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrants: 1. TREACY SEELEY, 7235 Killdee St., Long Beach, CA 90808, 2.

PHILLIP ZONKEL, 150 Esperanza Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802.

This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Phillip Zonkel. The registrants have not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on July 19, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be

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filed prior to that date. 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 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: July 22, 29, & August 5, 12, 2016 TST5256 / Case No. NS032286.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802.

PETITION OF Oscar Andres Laguna.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: OSCAR ANDRES LAGUNA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: OSCAR ANDRES LAGUNA, to Proposed Name: ANDREW JONATHAN DELGADO. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 2, 2016; Time: 830am.; Dept. 27. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: July 22, 29, & August 5, 12, 2016. ___//ss//___ Ross M. Klein, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 8, 2016

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Veterans ride a wave of recovery with help from supporters Approximately 100 volunteers supported about 42 veterans, ranging from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan deployment, to enter the water and experience the benefits of surfing via the “Waves of Valor” Veterans Surf Camp on July 16.

Veterans enrolled in VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS) and the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS), with support from Team Red, White and Blue (team RWB), took to the waves in Huntington Beach to leave issues of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, post-traumatic stress and low vision and blindness on the shore.

“Combining the best parts of VA and our community support for our nation’s veterans, the goal is to separate the word ‘dis-’ from ‘ability’ and expose our veterans to the possibilities that remain for a full, healthy and meaningful life post-injury,” states a press release from VALBHS. Among the programs for veterans, the VA provides recreation therapy service, an activity-based, patient-centered service that integrates function, quality and meaning to one’s life through art, dance, music and recreational activities.

As one aspect of that program, VAGLAHS and VALBHS partners with Team RWB to host

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A veteran enrolled in a local VA healthcare system gets some encouragement from a local volunteer and a canine friend during the July 16 “Waves of Valor” surfing camp.

a series of veteran surf camps called “Waves of Valor.” Team RWB is a nonprofit organization that provides physical activities and social connections as tools for veterans in their reintegration from active duty and recovery from combat wounds.

The surf camps are for veterans who have been injured in service and those who are receiving care at the VA. Source: LB VA

Volunteers supported about 42 veterans in entering the water in Huntington Beach to experience the benefits of surfing via the “Waves of Valor” Veterans Surf Camp on July 16.

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Crimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied) Thursday, July 14 2:55am Battery 2801 Atlantic Ave. 2:11pm Non-injury hit-and-run 1800 block E. Wardlow Rd. 6:01pm Residential burglary 1900 block Atlantic Ave. 6:30pm Grand theft– motor vehicle W. 20th St./Daisy Ave. 9:35pm Battery 4600 block Long Beach Blvd.

Friday, July 15 6:11am Residential burglary 4100 block Atlantic Ave.

10:57am Non-injury hit-and-run W. 20th St./Cedar Ave.

3:17pm Injury hit-and-run 2700 block Pacific Ave.

12:58pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2000 block Dawson Ave.

12pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2100 block Pacific Ave.

3:53pm Battery 2400 block Long Beach Blvd.

5pm Auto burglary 3200 block Lemon Ave.

3:01pm Non-injury hit-and-run W. Del Amo Bl./Long Beach Blvd.

7:17pm Battery E. Hill St./Long Beach Blvd.

6:52pm Felony spousal abuse 2200 block Temple Ave.

6:14pm Stolen vehicle recovered 1800 block Golden Ave.

Wednesday, July 20 12:39am Residential burglary 4400 block Le Park Dr.

9:45pm Battery on spouse 2200 block Rose Ave. (suspect arrested)

6:16pm Residential burglary 2000 block Lewis Ave.

7:25am Residential burglary 2100 block Pine Ave.

10:58pm Two robberies– persons 2400 block Pasadena Ave.

1:22pm Residential burglary 1800 block Cherry Ave.

Saturday, July 16 4:40am Stolen vehicle recovered E. 19th St./Orizaba Ave.

Sunday, July 17 2:36pm Residential burglary 3300 block Pacific Pl.

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6:31am Non-injury hit-and-run Atlantic Ave./Patterson St. 1:29pm Residential burglary 3200 block Ridge Park Ct. 7:35pm Assault– not firearm 1900 block Lemon Ave.

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3:38pm Non-injury hit-and-run Pacific Ave./W. Burnett St. 9:37pm Injury hit-and-run Orange Ave./E. PCH

10pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 100 block W. PCH

9:26pm Battery E. PCH/Lemon Ave.

Monday, July 18 11:44am Non-injury hit-and-run 2200 block Long Beach Blvd.

9:54pm Robbery– commercial 4200 block Atlantic Ave.

12:11pm Residential burglary 1100 block Rhea St.

10:10pm Residential burglary 800 block E. San Antonio Dr.

1:20pm Auto burglary 3000 block Magnolia Ave.

11:15pm Battery 200 block W. Willow St.

6:48pm Grand theft– person 2700 block Magnolia Ave.

Saturday, July 16 1:43am Robbery– commercial 2600 block Linden Ave.

Tuesday, July 19 9:50am Auto burglary 4600 block Banner Dr.

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5pm Possession of paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, driving without a license.

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12pm Threatening crime with intent to terrrorize, attempted residential burglary.

3100 block E. PCH (suspect arrested)

11:16am Grand theft– motor vehicle 2300 block California Ave. 1:11pm Non-injury hit-and-run Cherry Ave./E. Willow St. 8:32pm Petty theft 700 block E. Spring St. (suspect arrested) 9:53pm Robbery– strong arm 700 block E. Spring St. (suspect arrested)

3:36pm Elder abuse 2700 block Walnut Ave.

6:34pm Auto burglary 2000 block Orange Ave. (suspect arrested)

8:54pm Non-injury hit-and-run E. Skyline Dr./Dawson Ave. 10:06pm Kidnapping 2300 block Dawson Ave.

9:24am Auto burglary 2300 block California Ave.

10:30am Suspect #1– possession of controlled substance, false ID to peace officer, two felony warrants.

Suspect #2– possession of paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, 2 misdemeanor warrants.

1900 block E. 21st St. (both suspects arrested)

Friday, July 15 2:52am Possession of controlled substance, misdemeanor warrant.

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Monday, July 18 1:40am Tampering with vehicle, giving false ID to peace officer, petty theft, two misdemeanor warrants.

2100 block E. 21st St. (suspect arrested) 8:35am Stolen vehicle recovered 3300 block Lewis Ave.

10pm Trespassing 1900 block Cherry Ave. (suspect arrested)

4:45pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2600 block Cherry Ave.

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5:06pm Grand theft– property 2300 block E. Willow St.

Tuesday, July 19 11:09am Identity theft 2700 block Gundry Ave.

1:29pm Identity theft 2800 block Walnut Ave.

9:17pm Felony spousal abuse 2000 block Terrace Dr.

12:33pm Residential burglary, identity theft.

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10:35pm Criminal threats 3100 block E. PCH (suspect arrested)

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8pm Public intoxication 2700 block Cherry Ave. (suspect arrested)

3:57pm Criminal threats 2500 block Orange Ave.

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3:36am Driving without a drivers license, receiving known stolen property.

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9:33am Auto burglary 3200 block Lemon Ave.

11:35pm Battery 10 block W. 49th St.

Sunday, July 17 12:15am DUI, agency offer to pay parent for adoption E. Willow St./Orange Ave. (suspect arrested)

Wednesday, July 20 1:45pm DUI 2700 block Walnut Ave. (suspect arrested) 2:15pm Commercial burglary 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect arrested) 4:53pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 900 block E. 33rd St. 8:01pm DUI, non-injury hit-and-run 2700 block Walnut Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

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would be charged $10 per square foot.

Richardson’s proposed competing ballot initiative only changes the tax rates of the Kelton Initiative.

The vice mayor strongly advocated

hood Library will be a place for the community to gather, learn and build strong community ties,” said 8th District Councilmember Al Austin.

Library materials may still be returned to the North Neighborhood Library book drops and will be checked in on the same day. Materials can also be returned in person at any open Long Beach library. The nearest libraries to North Neighborhood Library are: • Dana Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. • Bach Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.

• Harte Library, 1595 West Willow St. “The new library will be the first library in Long Beach to feature an automated book return system that efficiently assists staff with returning library materials to the shelves more quickly for the public,” said Glenda Williams, Library Services director.

During the closure, patrons will also be able to place requests for books and other material, and choose their temporary location for pick-up.

The new Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library will open on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Pictured: Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia (center), 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson (right) and community members watch as a crane lifts the original spire from the Atlantic Theatre onto the new Michelle Obama Library on March 12.

Source: City of LB

for his colleagues on the city council to favor his proposal and clear the way for a competing initiative to be placed before voters.

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recreational cannabis in order to offset our own costs as a city,” Richardson told the council Tuesday, “and that we have the resources that ensure a public benefit.”

Richardson’s motion would establish that the gross-receipts tax for medical-marijuana dispensaries and other marijuana-related businesses would be set at 6 percent, and that the city council could increase it to a maximum of 8 percent with a majority vote. The vice mayor also proposed that recreational-marijuana dispensaries’ gross-receipts tax be set at 8 percent and that the city council could increase it to a maximum rate of 12 percent with a majority vote. Richardson also recommended that the competing initiative establish a tax rate on cultivation sites at $12 per square foot and that the council could increase it to a maximum rate of $15 per square foot with a majority vote.

Richardson emphasized that the competing initiative he is requesting would only change the tax structure of the Kelton Initiative and would leave the other sections of the Kelton Initiative untouched.

Third District Councilmember Suzie Price was pleased that the council was willing to entertain a competing ballot initiative. She had requested that the council consider a competing ballot initiative three weeks ago, but at the time, the council had not agreed to move forward with that very request.

In a phone interview a day before the council meeting, Price explained that the Kelton Initiative had proposed a different tax structure than what voters had approved two years ago. As

the Signal Tribune reported in 2014, voters had already approved a tax structure on medical cannabis that was initially set a tax at 6 percent and could be increased to a maximum of 10 percent. The 2014 ballot initiative also proposed that cultivation sites could be taxed at $15 per square foot, up to a maximum of $50 per square foot. For certain nonprofit organizations, tax on the cultivation sites would initially be set at $10 per square foot under the 2014 initiative.

“And certainly, the tax aspect of it is huge,” Price said, “because…the City hasn’t come back with [an] impact report yet, but when they do, I think the public will see that this proposed initiative is going to cost the City millions of dollars, especially with this new lower tax.”

She emphasized the importance of giving the voters the opportunity to recover the tax that had already been approved.

“If we can’t recoup the costs and the tax for the sale of these products at the level that the citizens want,” Price concluded, “then it’s a complete loss for the city.”

Both the competing initiatives need to capture at least 50 percent plus one vote, however in order for Richardson’s initiative to win, it needs more votes than the Kelton Initiative, according to the city attorney’s office.

Former dispensary owner Larry King challenged the timing of this newest action by the city council. He said that the city could have saved money if they had adopted the Kelton Initiative as an ordinance without having to spend the extra dollars to place

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The North Neighborhood Library, 5571 Orange Ave., will close Sunday, July 31 at 4pm, in preparation for the opening of the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library on Saturday, Sept.10 at 10am. The closure is necessary to move the collection, supplies and other items to the new location and assure operational excellence at the new site, according to city officials.

“We are all very excited that the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library will soon be opening its doors for the residents of Long Beach,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “This new library will include an extensive book collection and the latest technology and computers.”

The new library, located at 5870 Atlantic Ave., will be three and one-half times the size of the previous location and will have three community rooms and study rooms with audio-visual technology to support group meetings, workshops, seminars and group study needs, officials said.

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it on the ballot.

This week also marks the beginning of a new term for the even-numbered council districts. There is one major change to the personnel sitting on the council dais. Former Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal finished her final term in service to the 2nd district, and Jeannine Pearce was sworn in this week to take Lowenthal’s district. Richardson, who serves the 9th District, was elected by his peers to take over the role of vice mayor.

King criticized the council and praised Lowenthal’s efforts.

“She stood up to them more than anybody else,” King said of the former vice mayor, “and the second she was gone, they started to undo everything she’s worked on for the last couple of years.”

King feared that a competing ballot measure would confuse an average voter.

In a phone interview Wednesday, Richardson rejected any notion that the timing of the council’s efforts to request a new initiative was directly related to Lowenthal’s departure, saying that there was “no credibility to that argument.” It did take some time for Kelton’s initiative to gather the required signatures, for the city clerk’s office to validate the signatures, and for city officials to analyze the details of the initiatives. All of this happened while Lowenthal was in office.

Richardson was asked whether the city council would be able to agree quickly upon the details of the initiative, given that there is a short window of time for the city officials to get it on the ballot for November. In response, the vice mayor highlighted the city council’s unanimous approval of his motion. ✦

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