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Shaping up

February 26, 2016

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Planning for the storm The Signal Hill City Council approves El Niño emergency plans for grand jury.

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A Feb. 18 photo shows the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, which is the largest container ship ever to dock at a North American port, after it arrived at Pier J’s Pacific Container Terminal at Long Beach Harbor last week. By 2020, the Port of Long Beach is expected to be equipped to handle even larger vessels– megaships that can carry 25 percent more cargo than the Benjamin Franklin.

The Port of Long Beach prepares to handle the largest container ships in its history.

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

The largest container ship ever to dock in Long Beach– or at a North American seaport, for that matter– was recently stationed at the

port for a week, through Feb. 24. The megaship, however, is but a harbinger of even larger vessels to come, as the new Middle Harbor Long Beach Container Terminal is being developed to accommodate ships that can handle 25-percent more cargo than the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, which arrived at Pier J’s Pacific Container Terminal at Long Beach Harbor on Feb. 18.

The Benjamin Franklin’s first visit to North America was at the end of December 2015, at

the Port of Los Angeles, when it was a brandnew ship.

It has a container capacity of 18,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), or 9,000 40-foot-long boxes, but, when the $1.3-billion Middle Harbor terminal is fully completed in 2020, that facility will be able to handle 24,000-TEU ships, as well as move 3.3 million TEUs a year, according to Lee Peterson, see SHIP page 9

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El Niño plans The Signal Hill City Council had a fairly swift meeting on Feb. 23.

The council voted to allow the City to send a draft in response to the Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury requirements on emergency planning for the homeless in wake of more expected El Niño storms.

The requirements set forth by the grand jury asked all 88 cities in the County of Los Angeles to respond to demands on shelter and supply needs for the homeless.

Signal Hill City Manager Charlie Honeycutt said that “things are being done to address the homeless.”

Signal Hill Councilmember Edward Wilson asked the staff in charge of writing the response to make sure to include details on the City’s plans that are tailored for a “natural disaster.”

Since the grand jury requirements specifically mentioned preparations for the El Niño storms, Wilson felt the response would be clearer if it included details on the exclusive planning prepared for the El Niño storms.

“We have 28 cities that have a plan together,” Mayor Larry Forester said. “I like that we have a uniform response.”

Institutional permits The city council unanimously approved annual institutional permit reviews for Courtyard Care Center, Las Brisas Child Care Center and Cole Vocational Services.

Chapter 8.16 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code requires the City to review businesses that apply for institutional permits; three businesses applied for 2016. see COUNCIL page 10

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The old college try?

CSU faculty prepare for mid-April strike if they don’t get a 5-percent pay increase.

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

The future salary increases for faculty in the California State University (CSU) system will remain an unknown for at least a few months, but local students can rest assured that they will receive credit for coursework and even graduate, if educators in the state’s public university system strike in April for their desired 5-percent pay raise.

That reassurance came from Jane Close Conoley in a Feb. 18 emailed statement to all students and employees at Cal State University Long Beach (CSULB), where she serves as president.

“I fully respect the rights of faculty members to participate in the planned strike and/or other legal union actions,” Conoley wrote.

“Be assured, however, that should a strike occur, the campus will operate as usual and all students, employees and guests can expect a safe learning and working environment. The strike should not interfere with students being able to complete their courses and graduate on time. Faculty who strike will generally arrange for assigned reading or other work if their classes are canceled.”

Although the California Faculty Association (CFA) has developed what it calls a “Fight for Five” proposal, encouraging a hold-out for that 5-percent increase, technically, the pay raise would exceed that amount. The CFA is asking for a 5-percent general salary increase plus a service salary increase for all eligible faculty, which equates to a further 1.2-percent increase in faculty compensation costs, according to CSU. The total cost of the CFA’s proposal is $102.3 million.

Salary is the only issue in dispute, as all other matters in the contract are settled between the parties in the current collective-bargaining agreement, according to the CSU, which has offered a 2-percent increase to the faculty compensation pool, which would cost an estimated $33 million.

“This 2-percent compensation pool increase was included as part of CSU’s 2015/16 budget request authorized and approved by the Board of Trustees– and enacted by the Legislature and governor,” states the CSU on its “Frequently Asked Questions” webpage about the possible strike. “The 2-percent increase is consistent with the amount negotiated with all other collective-bargaining units in the CSU, as well as what managers and executives received.

However, if the CSU were to pay the 6.2-percent increase requested by the CFA, it would cost the CSU an additional $40.7 million in salary increases to other bargaining units because of ‘me too’ language in their agreements.”

Funding to cover this gap would have to come from cuts to other operating expenses, since the Legislature did not account for it in its 2015-2016 budget.

The CSU has indicated that both parties have attempted in good faith to negotiate a settlement but their efforts have been

unsuccessful.

“The Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act requires the CSU and CFA to go through a statutory procedure when the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) certifies that the parties are at impasse,” CSU stated. “That certification

by PERB was given back in July 2015. Since then, the parties have been through a mediation phase without success. PERB then certified the parties to the final stage of statutory dispute resolution procedure called ‘fact-finding.’ The fact-finding process is a formal evidentiary proceeding overseen by a neutral third-party. At the end of the process, the fact-finder, together with a representative from each party, will issue recommendations to the parties for settlement of the issues in dispute.”

After the parties receive the report, there is a 10-day “quiet period” during which the parties hold the contents of the report privately to encourage settlement based on the advisory recommendations. At that stage, if no agreement is reached, the CSU may implement its last offer to the see STRIKE page 11

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February 26, 2016

Infographic by Denny Cristales | Signal Tribune Source: CSU

The California Faculty Association is asking for a 5-percent general salary increase plus a service salary increase for all eligible faculty, which equates to a further 1.2-percent increase in faculty compensation costs, according to California State University system officials. The total cost of the CFA’s proposal is $102.3 million.

COMMUNITY

February 26 , 2016

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NOT JUST FOR BOYS What STEM conference Who Sponsored by the American Association of University Women Long Beach Branch When Friday, Feb. 26 from 4pm to 7pm Where Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus, 4901 Carson St. More Info The 13th annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math event will be held exclusively for girls and will last three-and-a-half hours. There will be various workshop speakers talking about new advances in each profession. Visit aauw-longbeach.org .

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WALK THE WALK What Wilmore City walking tour Who Led by Long Beach Heritage When Saturday, Feb. 27 at 9:30am Where Meet at Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle More Info The tour lasts roughly two hours. Tickets for the Wilmore City tour are $15. Tickets can be ordered through PayPal at lbheritage.org . Email Julie at preservation@lbheritage.org or call (562) 437-2890.

A WRITER SPEAKS What Guest speaker event Who Presented by the Long Beach Public Library When Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2pm Where Main Library Auditorium, 101 Pacific Ave. More Info Writer Luis J. Rodriguez, author of Always Running, La Vida Loca, will discuss and read from his works. A book signing will follow. Doors open at 1:30pm. Parking is available in the civic center parking structure at Broadway and Chestnut. With a library validation, parking is free for the first 30 minutes and is then $1.75 for two hours. Maximum parking cost is $10. Email Barbara at begyud@msn. com .

CULTURE VULTURES What Cultural Conversations discussion Who Presented by 8th District Long Beach and the Cultural Conversations program When Saturday, Feb. 27 from 3pm to 4:30pm Where North Neighborhood Library, 5571 Orange Ave. More Info Cultural Conversations highlights different countries and cultures each month. The discussion aims to embrace the cultures residing in surrounding neighborhoods. Call Shiloh Moore at (562) 570-1047.

EGGS WITH THE ELKS What Monthly breakfast Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888 Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower When Sunday, Feb. 28 from 8am to noon More Info Breakfast costs $6.50 per person and includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee. Call (562) 866-3027 or visit elks.org .

WHO’S RUNNING? What Citywide candidates forum Who Presented by Leadership Long Beach, Long Beach Community Action Partnership, Public Access Digital Network (PADNET) and Palacio Magazine When Wednesday, March 2 from 5pm to 8pm Where The Long Beach Public Main Library Auditorium, 101 Pacific Ave. More Info The forum will allow residents to be informed about who is running for office and the stances on different issues between candidates seeking election for Long Beach City Council, Long Beach City College Board of Trustees and the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education. Write-in candidates must contact Leadership Long Beach by March 1 for an invitation. RSVP to Oscar Cosby at o.cosby@leadershiplb.org .

PUTTING DRONES TO GOOD USE What Club meeting Who Hosted by the Long Beach Sierra Club When Wednesday, March 2 at 7:30pm Where The Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 E Willow St. More Info Tina Pirazzi from Air Shepherd, a nonprofit that stops poachers using drone technology, will speak at the meeting. The presentation is free and open to the public. Visit sierraclub.org/angeles/longbeach .

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BUNGALOW BUILDER What Closing of the Miner Smith exhibition Who Hosted by Cal Bungalow, a real-estate company that specializes in bungalows, and presented by the Historical Society of Long Beach When Friday, March 4 from 5:30pm to 7pm Where 4260 Atlantic Ave. More Info The event will be the last day of the Miner

Smith exhibition. Smith was a 1920s artisan bungalow builder in Long Beach. There will be a celebration with craft beers and light appetizers. The cost to attend is $10 and benefits the Historical Society of Long Beach. Email Julie at julieb@hslb.org .

GET OUT! What Nature walk Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands When Saturday, March 5 at 8am Where The intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach More Info The walk will educate attendees about the Tongva Native Americans and how they made use of natural resources. Participants will learn about the lives, homes and food sources of the Tongvas. The hike last about two hours. This walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. RSVP by emailing Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org .

HIGHER EDUCATION What Monthly meeting Who American Association of University Women (AAUW) Long Beach Branch meeting When Saturday, March 5 at 9am Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave. More Info Jane Close Conoley, president of California State University Long Beach, will be the featured speaker for the meeting. AAUW membership is open to those with an AA degree or higher. Visit aauw-longbeach.org .

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE What The Mustang Run 5K Who Hosted by Rogers Middle School When Sunday, March 6 at 8:30am Where Marine Stadium Park, 5255 Paoli Way More Info The run is a fundraising event that will benefit the Rogers Middle School PTA program. The race’s theme is “Racing for Technology.” The event will include live music, prizes and food. People of all ages may participate, and registration prices begin at $40. Visit eventbrite.com and search for “Rogers Mustang Run 5k.”

FOOD FOR THOUGHT What Screening of the food documentary Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story Who Hosted by The Art Theatre of Long Beach When Sunday, March 6 at 11am Where The Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St. More Info Dine LBC is procuring the license to screen the film. Popcorn and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bowl and a cup. Proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit Food Finders. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com by searching “Just Eat It screening.”

CRACK A BOOK What Literary discussion Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society When Wednesday, March 9 at 7pm Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave. More Info The literary discussion will explore two shorter works by Herman Melville: Bartleby the Scrivener and Benito Cereno. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the books beforehand.

Refreshments will be provided. Call the Bixby Knolls Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081.

BACK TO SCHOOL What Principal for a Day event Who Sponsored by the Long Beach Unified School District When Thursday, March 10 from 8am to 1pm Where School of choice (first come, first served) More Info The event brings community members to the Long Beach school district and allows them to play the role of principal. Participants will be able to interact with students, teachers, parents and administrators through classroom visits, meetings, testing and playground supervision. Email Val at vallerch@ gmail.com .

WRITE RIGHT What Writers club meeting Who Hosted by the California Writers Club When Saturday, March 12 from 3pm to 5pm Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.

More Info The topic will feature one of the writers club’s branch founders, Allene Symons. She will discuss her book Aldous Huxley’s Hands His Quest for Perception and the Origin and Return of Psychedelic Science. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .

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Meet the candidates

February 26, 2016

The primary nominating election for Long Beach city councilmembers will take place on Tuesday, April 12. Council seats in the even-numbered districts are up for grabs. However, because Daryl Supernaw, incumbent for the 4th District, was running unopposed, the city council voted to forego having his name on the ballot and grant him a second term. Candidates for the 2nd District are Joen Garnica, Eric Gray and Jeannine Pearce. Because the 6th and 8th Districts are closest to the distribution area for the Signal Tribune, we have asked the qualified candidates in those two districts to share information about themselves, their platforms and endorsements. Those six candidates submitted the following information, and we are publishing their responses in alphabetical order. (Sixth District incumbent City Councilmember Dee Andrews is pursuing a third term as a write-in candidate. Next week, we will publish information from the candidates for Long Beach Unified School District Governing Board Areas 2 and 4 and the Long Beach City College Board of Trustees Districts 2 and 4.)

Long Beach City Council District 8

Laurie Angel

Age 64 Years residing in district 27 Years residing in Long Beach 27 years in the same house Education Master’s of business administration from California State University, Long Beach and bachelor of science in business administration in accounting from California State University, Dominguez Hills Member of the Phi Delta Gamma, National Graduate Honor Society Occupation Business manager, Academic Technology Services at CSULB Previous offices held No government offices, but several elected or appointed positions to advisory or community boards and organizations: vice chair and chair of the North Long Beach Project Area Committee (16 years); president of the North Long Beach Community Action Group (five years) when we won the national Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Grand Prize (first group to do so in Long Beach); appointed to the Mayor’s Budget Advisory Group under Beverly O’Neill; and appointed to serve on the LBUSD Budget Advisory Committee for five years Nonprofit/professional affiliations CSULB Alumni Association, National Association of Professional Women, Los Cerritos Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Historical Society of Long Beach, Questing Heirs Goals if elected/platform My primary focus will be in serving and representing the public in the most responsible manner I can through civic engagement [and] working to ensure the long-term fiscal health of the city, its businesses and its residents.

My goals are for: Safe, clean, quality neighborhoods and parks Economic development that brings jobs Open and transparent government An airport noise ordinance that protects our homes Knowledgeable leadership that is respectful of public discourse Stopping the influence of special interests in City Hall My pledge is to: Represent the voters and constituencies in a balanced and thoughtful manner Make every effort to protect and improve the quality of life in my district and the city Ensure that the taxpayers’ money is spent in a responsible and accountable manner Endorsements As an independent, I am not requesting any at this time.

Campaign website laurieangel.com

A l Austin II

Age 47 Years residing in district 15 Years residing in Long Beach Over 20 Education Long Beach City College, University of LaVerne, BS in organizational management Occupation Long Beach City Councilman/business agent AFSCME Council 57 Previous offices held Long Beach City Council District 8 (current) Nonprofit/professional affiliations Board of Managers, Fairfield Family YMCA Honorary Board Member, Long Beach Women’s Shelter Long Beach Board Member, California League of Cities Gateway Cities MTA Service Council Goals if elected/platform Maintain a balanced budget with reduced revenues, which have been forecasted for upcoming years Reduce crime/protect neighborhoods Continue increased repairs to streets, sidewalks Build on first-term victories to continue the trend of new and expanding businesses along Long Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue Improve 1-710 freeway and mobility throughout our city Focus on making Uptown Long Beach a more livable community Endorsements Mayor Robert Garcia, Congressman Alen Lowenthal, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, County Supervisor Don Knabe, Long Beach Police Officers, Long Beach Firefighters Campaign website AlAustinLBC.com

Wesley Turnbow

Age 47 Years residing in district 30 Years residing in Long Beach 30 Education USC Business (BS– finance), USC Law (JD) Occupation Small-business owner Previous offices held None Nonprofit/professional affiliations President of the Metal Finishing Association of California Goals if elected/platform Having lived in the Eighth District most of my life, as your councilman I will always make sure that we achieve our best for our neighborhoods, parks and families by: Keeping every neighborhood and school safe. For the last several years, resources that would be critical to fighting the double-digit rise in crime have been cut or removed from the city budget. We need to act quickly to keep violence out of playgrounds, parks and neighborhoods!

Eliminate waste and protect our tax dollars. We work too hard to have the taxes we pay for safer neighborhoods, better roads and more opportunity misspent. As a former certified public accountant, I will work to make our city budget transparent!

Attract and keep great jobs here. As the owner of a local business, I understand how to bring career-building jobs to our area. I will implement programs that assist employers in creating more jobs here locally. As your councilman, I understand how to get this done!

Endorsements Not yet disclosed Campaign website wesleyturnbow.com

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Long Beach City Council District 6

R obert Harmon Age 44 Years residing in district 9 years as homeowner Years residing in Long Beach 23 years living in Long Beach, raised in Seal Beach Education Los Alamitos High School class of 1989, Naval School of Health Sciences San Diego Naval Medical Center (US Navy Hospital Corpsman and Surgical Technologist), Orange County and El Dorado business Colleges (Computer Installation and Service, Support Technologist), University of Redlands (Project Management Professional) San Diego, Long Beach and Cerritos Community Colleges (Plastics and Composites Manufacturing Technologies). Ongoing self education.

Occupation FDA Class 2 Medical Device Company Business Owner Chief Visionary Officer of Harmony Medical Inc., Swanzus LLC Certified Surgical Technologist Previous offices held None Nonprofit/professional affiliations Pachamama Alliance Founder- MacArthur Park Neighborhood Association (MPNA) Long Beach CERT Veterans of Foreign Wars- Post #4048 President- Top Gun Supercarrier of Long Beach Inc. 501(c)(3) - Attempted to secure donation of USS Ranger (CV-61) from US Navy for the establishment of a Supercarrier Sea Air & Space Museum in the Port of Long Beach.

SAMPE - Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering Surfrider foundation SPE- Society of Plastics Engineers.

Long Beach Area Peace Network Sea Shepard Conservation Society Cambodia Town Square and International Marketplace Development co-project manager Goals if elected/platform I will bring our community together, raise standards and provide the 6th District with stronger, more assertive representation, leadership and results-driven solutions. Ensuring and working toward the safety, livability, dignity, and well-being of all the 6th District’s residents. Restoration and revitalization of every inch of the 6th District. Re-empowering our LBPD and LBFD to full strength and getting tough on crime and blight. Magnetizing all of the business corridors by making them investment-worthy. Increasing the amount of homeowners and launching more affordable housing construction while going after exploitative commercial property owners. Creating jobs and fully funding all of the 6th District’s special programs and projects.

Endorsements MacArthur Park Neighborhood Association Campaign website facebook.com/RobHarmon6thDistrictCityCouncil

Erik Miller

Age 31 Years residing in district 14 Years residing in Long Beach 26 Education Bachelors degree in architecture, Woodbury University Occupation Director of Community Relations at Operation Jump Start Previous offices held None Nonprofit/professional affiliations As a nonprofit professional with Operation Jump Start, a college-access mentoring program, I have led successful program partnerships with multiple youth agencies throughout the city (EM3, Centro CHA, LBUSD Male Academy, etc.). I am a current member of the Long Beach GRIP (Gang Reduction Intervention and Prevention) Taskforce, where I served as chairman from 2012-2014. I serve on the board of directors of “Why’d You Stop Me?,” which builds public trust in policing and trust in the community. I am a Leadership Long Beach Institute graduate (2014) and currently participating in The Nonprofit Partnerships Emerging Leaders program.

Goals if elected/platform It’s time for change in the 6th District. I am dedicated to providing safe and healthy communities for our central Long Beach families. To do this, we need new solutions and fresh ideas to move Long Beach forward.

Public safety is my first priority. I plan to build partnerships and provide the resources our police and firefighters need to keep our neighborhoods safe. I will fight to restore the LBPD Gang Unit, reduce homelessness and prevent gun violence to protect our youth. As a youth mentor and nonprofit professional, I have the proven experience to bring the needed programming to keep our kids off the streets and towards a great education.

I also want to provide local jobs for residents. The 6th District is in need of partnerships with small businesses and local employers to create more good paying jobs for Long Beach residents. I plan to provide much needed business corridor improvements, small business tax credits and a fully supported business improvement district to address our high unemployment rates.

Endorsements Doris Topsy-Elvord (Former 6th District councilwoman) Campaign website Votemiller2016.com

J osephine (J osie) V illasenor Age 35 Years residing in district Over 15 Years residing in Long Beach 16 Education BS in business management with an emphasis in early childhood development Occupation Event consultant coordinator for Piñata Fiesta Previous offices held None Nonprofit/professional affiliations Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance Long Beach CERT American Red Cross Wrigley Community Watch leader Long Beach Neighborhood Leadership applicant Veterans Independence Day Celebration fundraising manager Goals if elected/platform To bring crime down, have more activities for the children [and] more neighborhood events, bring light to 6th District, help end homelessness of people and animals.

Endorsements MacArthur Park Community Association MacArthur Park Community Watch Wrigley Community Watch

Campaign website http://electjosie.blogspot.com/?m=1 https://m.facebook.com/Josephine-Villase%C3%B1or-for-Long-Beach-6th-District-1060236367343668/

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f the Signal Tribune were a person, the day before yesterday would have been a milestone birthday allowing us to finally get the driver’s license we have waited for our whole lives.

Sixteen years ago, February 24, 2000, Steve and I published our first issue of the Signal. For those who don’t know the history of our paper, I offer the following: Two years before we started our paper, the former publisher/

owner, Tom Allen, for various reasons, closed the doors on his publication.

He had run the paper for eight years. For the last four years of its existence, I worked diligently as the paper’s full-time advertising sales representative.

Besides sales, I also did a bit of photography for the paper and eventually ended up with my own column called “So What’s New?” During those four years, I built relationships that I held, and still

hold, dear to my heart. Some of those folks still advertise with us: Bixby Knolls Detail Center and Car Wash, Big E Pizza, Donato’s Hair Salon, Bartlett Roofing, Buono’s Pizza and Pete’s Plumbing.

I apologize to any business owners I may have failed to mention.

After Tom closed his paper, my career then took me to the Press-Telegram, where I sold ads for a little more than a year before leaving to start my own marketing company – Posh Enterprises.

Months later, the newspaper bug hit me again, and I began to investigate what it would take to resurrect the Signal. With a lot of work and a little luck, Steve and I began our venture in January of 2000.

Starting the process in the din-

February 26, 2016 ing room of our home, with the help of an enthusiastic staff, a few weeks later we went to print and enjoyed the fruits of our labor.

To announce the resurgence of the paper, we relied on the kindness of Shell & Sheldon Grossman, owners of Bixby Knolls Detail Center and Car Wash. A week before our first issue, the Grossmans placed the message “Welcome Back Signal Newspaper” on the readerboard that is erected high above their place of business.

Our first issue featured a photo of that readerboard under the bold headline declaring, “We’re Back!”

Approximately a year later, we purchased the Signal Hill Star Tribune and legally became the Signal Tribune. Fast-forward 16 years, we are still going full

steam ahead.

Steve and I are still at the helm and are proud to say that we have a great crew of regular staff members who copy-edit, sell advertising, lay out the paper and design ads. We also have some extremely talented reporters/ writers who regularly contribute to the paper. I give a big thankyou to those valuable employees: Cory Bilicko, Amy Patton, Barbie Ellisen, Kathy Green, CJ Dablo, Denny Cristales, Micayla Vermeeren, Sebastian Echeverry, Heidi Nye, Vicki Paris Goodman, Shoshanah Siegel, Mark McCormick, Lindsey Maeda and Rhiannon Williams.

We couldn’t create this weekly miracle without them.

Finally, we want to thank our gracious readers and loyal advertisers. We love you. Thank you for your support.

LETTERS, EMAILS AND WEBSITE COMMENTS From frenzy to friendship

Chinese New Year was celebrated by the U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association (USCPFA) of Long Beach with a luncheon at the Seafood Palace in Westminster on Feb. 20, 2016. Over 50 attendees joined in the festivities to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Monkey. USCPFA President Joe Lau welcomed the guests while a red-velvet dragon manned by students from CSULB paraded around the room. After a gourmet eight-course luncheon, people who had birthdays in the year of the monkey were awarded gifts from China by USCPFA member Elizabeth Kraft.

Highlights of the city of Xiamen, China were then portrayed in a DVD presented by Henry Huang. Dr. Bart Trescott, longtime member of USCPFA who was visiting the Southland from Illinois, spoke about his book From Frenzy to Friendship. The book focuses on the hectic events during the founding of the USCPFA in 1974.

Following that, three young guests, Taliya and Shilah Shurki and Chloe Bruyelle, assisted [me] in the opportunity drawing that awarded each of three lucky winners with a large brown monkey. The winners were Joe Lissak, Richard Yu and Mae Nikaido.

The program concluded with the introduction of Heidi Zhang of CSULB’s international training programs, as the director of the New Confucius Institute program at CSULB. It is an honor for CSULB to be part of the International Confucius Institute Program with China. Heidi spoke about plans to reach the surrounding Long Beach communities with activities such as teaching the Mandarin language. Three new faculty members from China who will assist the efforts of the Confucius Institute were introduced: Professor Jason Li (also a Tai Chi master), Kevin Xue and Maria Mann.

Hazel Wallace U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association

Living the dream

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Progress report

Counting on the counties

During my college days, I organized vehemently against the ill-conceived Proposition 187 and the hateful rhetoric that its supporters spread throughout the state. They were targeting good, hardworking people like my parents and many of my classmates who may not have been born here but were Californians by every other measure.

Those classmates were the DREAMers of my generation. Today, DREAMers are reshaping our political structure and effectively fighting for their place in our region, state and, indeed, our country.

I have fought for these students and their right to education and financial resources since day one. And this year, I am so proud that, thanks to countless advocates, these talented students have another tool with a new loan program at the UC and CSU. Our future is bright because of students like these. They put everything on the line in defense of fairness, dignity, family and community.

I never cease to be inspired by these movement leaders. And as long as I’m in the Senate, they will have an ally in me.

Ricardo Lara California State Senator 33rd District Just wanted to thank you for the article last week covering the Long Beach City Auditor’s Office’s 2016 Annual Work Plan & Accomplishments Report [“Long Beach auditor releases annual work plan, accomplishments report,” Feb. 12, 2016]. We appreciate it.

Meghan King Communications officer Long Beach City Auditor’s Office

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Power 4 Youth is a mentoring program for at-risk teens from throughout the Long Beach area. We match youth with volunteer adult mentors who help them with academic skills, study skills and life skills. Our goal is to help kids do better in school.

I would like to notify our community that we will be holding a no-obligation information meeting for prospective volunteers on Monday, March 7 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at 5225 Hayter Ave., Lakewood– one of the five community sites Power 4 Youth operates in the Long Beach area.

The program is looking for adults to meet weekly one-on-one with a youth at Power 4 Youth sites to assist with academic help through building a caring mentor relationship with a student.

Power 4 Youth invites all our community members to do their little bit of good wherever they are.

For the saying goes, it’s those bits of good put together that transform the world. Our goal as an organization is to help our youth achieve the best of their potential through the help of a one-on-one mentor. All youths need and deserve to be supported, encouraged, cared for and accepted for who they are.

We hope to match more youth with mentors throughout this year, therefore, we are always in need of more volunteers.

To find out more about the information meeting and Power 4 Youth, interested volunteers can call (562) 443-2902 or email info@power4youth.org .

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Earlier today, I met with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro to discuss strategies to combat homelessness and advocate for more vouchers to get people into housing. I just finished a meeting with Senator Dianne Feinstein, where I thanked her for her support of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and updated her on our efforts to fight child sex trafficking.

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Facing the changes The State of the District updates residents about incoming businesses and improvements.

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The music of late singer David Bowie could be heard blaring over the speakers at the Long Beach Petroleum Club the night of Feb. 18, as residents were chatting and eating in anticipation of the Bixby Knolls State of the District presentation.

“Turn and face the strange, chch- changes,” the song commanded, and it was Bowie’s famed single “Changes” that appropriately transitioned into Blair Cohn’s talk of new additions to Bixby Knolls as he delivered an update to its residents during the event.

Cohn, the executive director of the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA), discussed the status of incoming businesses and citywide improvements during the State of the District at the Petroleum Club.

The former location of Ralphs at 4250 Long Beach Blvd. will finally be home to new businesses in March

and April, Cohn said. Pet Food Express will open in the area in early March, and Trader Joe’s will officially relocate and open on either Apr. 4 or Apr. 5, with a Crunch Fitness opening its doors on either of those April dates, as well.

Both Chipotle and Jersey Mike’s are still under construction and will be up soon after those April dates.

In addition to these businesses will be one other service store and a “fast and casual” dining spot whose identity Cohn was not able to disclose during the presentation.

SteelCraft, a food lot that will be built entirely out of shipping containers along Long Beach Boulevard, is currently in the process of being constructed and is due for mid May. As of press time, the general contractor, Howard CDM, is working on the actual lot, which includes grading and utilities.

Atlantic Avenue has some additions of its own. Aldi, a discount grocer, will occupy the former spot of the Bixby Knolls post office at 4580 Atlantic Ave. Cohn said it will be a great addition to an area that will also include a CVS and another new tenant.

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He also updated residents on neighborhood improvements, such as new light fixtures and the location of a new post office.

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A female student who sustained injuries during a Feb. 9 robbery at Long Beach City College (LBCC) detailed the incident to a local media outlet last week.

On Tuesday, Feb. 9, around 9pm, Carolina Herrera was walking alone and talking on her cell phone on the campus, in the 4900 block of E. Carson Street, when she walked past the suspect, who attempted to grab her phone. Police say the suspect physically assaulted her, retrieved her phone and fled. The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20s, between 5’7” and 5’8” in height, about 150 pounds. He was wearing a black shirt with horizontal stripes on half the shirt and black pants.

In an interview with a local TV station on Feb. 19, Herrera said the man used her phone to punch her in the face.

“I started screaming louder, and that’s when I got the cut, and he ran away,” Herrera said in the interview, referring to the wound on her forehead.

Long Beach Fire Department (LBPD) treated Herrera on the scene.

Long Beach Police Department officers conducted a search of the area, seeking surveillance video and witnesses.

Nancy Pratt, LBPD public information officer, said the investigation is active and detectives are working closely with the victim.

In an emailed response to the Signal Tribune, Stacey Toda, associate director of Public Relations and Marketing for LBCC, said the college cannot comment on an ongoing police investigation and deferred questions to the LBPD. “LBCC takes campus crime seriously, and we consider the safety of our students as a top priority,” Toda said. “Following the Feb. 9 incident, LBCC issued a campus-wide alert with a general description of the suspect, as well as tips to remind students how to stay safe on campus.”

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February 26, 2016

Long Beach DMV reopens after renovations

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Two lines of people– one for appointments and one for walkins– were formed outside the Long Beach Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at 3700 E. Willow St. by opening time Monday, ready to conduct business when the location reopened its doors after months of renovations.

The office had closed at noon on Oct. 30 for three-plus months of work, and it resumed operations on Monday, Feb. 22 shortly after 8am.

One individual waiting in the appointment line was Jazmin Chavez, who said she was not aware of the renovation work but had scheduled her appointment three days prior to take a driver’s test.

When informed of the changes within the office, Chavez said, “Well, then I guess I’m lucky I was here.”

When patrons were let in, there was new office furniture in the employee work area, control room, test area, test monitor area, licensing-exam area and manager’s office, as well as new flooring, fresh paint and updated restrooms that meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

Jessica Gonzalez from the Office of Public Affairs/Media Relations for the California DMV told the Signal Tribune that each year the DMV conducts renovations at different field offices, depending on need. The Long Beach location was determined to be a site that needed updating.

“So, it’s better efficiency for both customers and employees, in the way that they can get through the line,” Gonzalez said. “Usually, when we do these renovations, that’s the number-one thing we’re looking for,” Gonzalez said, “to help more customers in a shorter amount of time.”

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“When Middle Harbor is completed in 2020, that’s when [the port] is completing that third berth, down at the end, where there’s just the old terminal and some water right now,” Peterson said in a phone interview with the Signal Tribune. “But, in 2020, that will be the third berth, and that berth will be able to handle up to 24,000-TEU ships.”

Peterson said the new terminal will open in spring of this year but it will undergo a transitional period.

“Because of the way it was built in phases, we were able to build the first phase, and now is the time when, over the next many months, Long Beach Container Terminal will transition from their old terminal into their new one,” Peterson said, likening the adjustment period to moving into a new apartment, when a tenant has a brief grace period during which their old residence is still available to them. “They’ll be able to move over to their brandnew one, get established there, get everything up and running, still operating the old one until the end of this year, before they’re com-

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Peterson explained that, rather than shutting down any terminals, the port will continually upgrade its existing facilities, implementing technology that is being uti-

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“We’ve had some projections come out that we’re looking at about possibly up to a 4-percent growth in cargo each year, from now through the foreseeable future, which is about 2030,” Peterson said. “So, we’re looking at... not enormous, but a pretty solid growth. So, we do expect that there’s going to need to be capacity in the harbor complex for cargo to come in and out.”

Port officials are heralding the Middle Harbor terminal as one that will be the most technologically advanced in the Western Hemisphere. As a nearly all-electric, near zero-emissions terminal, the facility is a “green, highly productive model for the world-

wide shipping industry,” say port officials, who also indicate that the project is part of an ongoing $4-billion capital program to modernize facilities at the port to foster long-term, environmentally sustainable growth.

“The Port of Long Beach is the most direct route from Asia to U.S. markets,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Jon Slangerup in a recent press statement. “We are strengthening our value proposition by working with all of our customers and stakeholders to optimize the speed and efficiency of our marine supply chain as we continue building the Port of the Future.”

Officials say that in January, the port had its seventh straight month of cargo increases, show-

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ing a 24.8-percent jump in container shipments over the same month last year.

Terminals moved 536,188 TEUs last month. Imports were up 30.3 percent to 278,491 TEUs. Exports increased 8.4 percent to 106,739 container units. Empty containers rose 28.6 percent year over year, to 150,958 TEUs. Empty containers that were filled with items for post-holiday sales were sent back overseas to be reloaded with goods, officials say.

“We are encouraged by the strong start to the year, which stands in stark contrast to the congestion we faced a year ago,” Slangerup said in a port press release. “Our January results are another indicator that the hard work by our entire port team– our customers, employees, business partners and key community stakeholders– continues to deliver superior results. We are off to a solid start in 2016 and will continue to make the necessary strategic investments in capital, energy and innovative solutions to ensure that Long Beach remains the port of choice for international trade.”

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Courtyard Care Center, Las Brisas Child Care Center and Cole Vocational Services are compliant with licensing requirements with the City’s Building Department, SHPD, Los Angeles County Fire Department and other licensing agencies.

Institutional permit reviews by the City allow the public to be aware of the state in which organizations that apply for a review find themselves.

“It’s similar to restaurant grades,” said Signal Hill Director of Community Development Scott Charney. “It allows the public to see how well these institutions are being run.”

Conditional-use permit The city council approved to receive and file a report that stated 49 companies inspected for a conditional-use permit compliance all passed the inspection.

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will make its way into the location formerly occupied by Orchard Supply Hardware.

By the end of spring, the Bixby Knolls post office will have its place at the shopping center, as well. Cohn said the leases were signed and negotiated by Gaska, Inc. and the federal government.

Cohn said the No. 1 priority for the district is staying clean and safe. The neighborhood is utilizing CSI Patrol Services, Inc. four nights a week and two days a week in order to patrol the area of Bixby Knolls and to be available at a moment’s notice if there is a problem.

“We’re very pleased, and the police would even recognize that incidents in the business district have gone down because we have a presence,” Cohn said. “Now, can we stop every kind of criminal activity? No. But, the fact that they are out there day and night has made it a major

permit asked Costco to try to prevent vehicles from cutting through the parking lot. Costco solved the problem by installing wheel stops along a parking aisle to prevent vehicles from driving through the parking lot to cut off traffic.

Presentations Forester introduced Joe Mendoza, the new senior human resources analyst with the City’s Administration Department, to the council and the public during the meeting.

Manuel Gonzalez received a Sustainability Award in the category of Water Efficient Landscapes. Forester read the proclamation that accompanied the award and presented the award to Manuel’s daughter, Daritza Gonzalez. The Gonzalez residence was recognized for changing the front lawn’s landscape to support desert-friendly plants in an effort to save water.

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deterrent for us.”

Cohn added that there is talk of adding more days and extending hours to those with the CSI Patrol Service since it has been successful.

In regard to safety, lights have also been added to more corridors around Bixby Knolls. Cohn said that areas such as Long Beach Boulevard have been dark for quite some time, which has been a cause of concern for residents. The BKBIA has been going from space to space in order to work with tenants and landlords about either replacing lightbulbs or installing whole new light systems altogether, if necessary.

Areas, such as Bixby Knolls Mortgage and Mirage Restaurant, have already benefitted from this solution, Cohn said, noting that more lighting implementations should be on the way around neighborhoods. He also added that residents may report any street lights that are not working properly.

“It gives the image of a safe and

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active district,” Cohn said. “It makes it much more walkable.”

Cohn also thanked Troop 29, a Boy Scouts group that has assisted in refurbishing and cleaning various buildings and spots in the neighborhood, such as removing a dead tree that was identified as an eyesore in the district.

There have been other various landscape and façade improvements around Bixby Knolls, Cohn said.

He gave the property of 4241 Long Beach Blvd. as an example.

The BKBIA would literally go door to door and ask landlords or tenants with outdated buildings if they would be interested in a paint job or some sort of lighting or landscaping maintenance, Cohn said. The property owner on Long Beach Boulevard happened to reach out for assistance.

The tenant of the 4241 Long Beach Blvd. property had an issue with homeless people loitering nearby and called the BKBIA to take a look. Cohn said that the solution for that particular issue would be to cut down any extra bushes or trees that may serve as encampments or hiding spots. In providing that solution, however, there was an opportunity to offer maintenance work, such as painting or landscaping, for the outdated-looking property.

“That’s really our nice way of saying ‘Hey, you really need to paint your building,’” Cohn said half-jokingly. He said “long story short,” it’s a done deal and the maintenance project for the property was a success.

There will be a constant lookout for key spots that require that kind of landscaping, Cohn added.

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Cohn said Beach Streets will return to the neighborhood in more than a year, after the event has made its way through the Retro Row portion of

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LBPD seeking info about deceased infant found in alley

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding those responsible for the death of an infant.

On Feb. 23, at approximately 4:20pm, officers were dispatched to the area of 67th Street and Gardenia Avenue to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with the dead body of an infant that appeared to have been burned.

Upon their arrival, officers conducted a preliminary investigation and notified the homicide detail. Detectives responded to the scene and confirmed the deceased was that of an infant and not burned, but in a state of decomposition giving it that appearance.

The deceased infant was found by neighborhood residents who were walking in an alley where 67th Street and Gardenia Avenue meet. The infant was among some cardboard boxes and

debris.

The cause of death is unknown at press time and will be determined by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. They will also determine the approximate age and race of the infant.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking for the public’s help. Those aware of someone who was recently pregnant but is no longer in that condition and is not caring for an infant, are asked to notify police.

Those with any information should contact homicide detectives Peter Lackovic, Sean Irving or Oscar Valenzuela at (562) 570-7244. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIPLA plus the tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or visit http://www.lacrimestoppers.org .

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one-half of a percent for the next four years. If the sales-tax rates don’t change, shoppers in Long Beach will be paying 10 percent.

Right now, LA County’s salestax rate is set at 9 percent.

After the council voted 8-0 in favor of the resolutions and ordinances, Mayor Robert Garcia reminded the audience in the council chamber that the actions of the council give the opportunity for voters to ultimately decide the fate of the measure.

“This is now in the hands of the Long Beach voters,” Garcia said, “and over the course of the next few weeks and months ahead, there will be a robust citywide conversation.”

There will be language in the measure that does set up a local oversight of how the money is spent.

Fourth District Councilmember Daryl Supernaw added a friendly amendment that includes a requirement for a citizens advisory committee to be formed for the express purpose of reviewing the expenditures from the proposed sales-tax revenues.

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Before Supernaw submitted his amendment and council leaders voted in favor of his changes, Laurie Angel, a candidate for the 8th-district council seat, was among a few critics of the ballot measure who spoke during Tuesday’s public-comment period.

“If I had my choice about what kind of tax to do,” Angel told the council, “this would probably be the last one on the list, mainly because this adversely impacts business. It adversely impacts the economy.”

She added that the measure should have been discussed first by the Economic Development Commission. She further criticized the proposal’s accountability measures.

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has not taken an official position on the measure.

Jeremy Harris, senior vice president of the chamber, indicated that it will be discussed

for CSU faculty has been falling behind that of other public employees, other professions and other educators in the state for the last decade.

“People in those fields have been receiving raises on the order of 5 percent or 6 percent to help them recover from the recession,” the CFA website states. “For us, though, the recession never ended. Our salaries have been flat and have not kept up with inflation. When times were bad, we tightened our belts, and now that times are good, we’re asked to continue to wait. It makes no sense, and it’s just not right. If we don’t fight to normalize our salaries now, we will fall even further behind our peers.”

Regarding how a strike would affect students, the CFA has posted a statement on its website indicating that faculty care deeply about students’ education and that the decision to strike is not being made lightly.

“If faculty are forced to strike based on the CSU administration’s unwillingness to budge on their unjust offer of 2 percent, the strike will be planned with the goal of impacting students as little as possible,” the statement reads.

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He did, however, voice one major issue for business owners.

“We are definitely concerned that this is coming so close to [the] heels of the City passing a local minimum-wage increase above and beyond what the state minimum wage is, of course,” Harris said. “So, this is something we’re taking very seriously, and we’re looking at to see exactly what kind of impact it’s going to have on our businesses.”

As far as the measure is concerned, Garcia said in a telephone interview earlier this month that there are not a lot of other options for the city, if it is not passed by voters. He noted that the City has already eliminated 700 positions and reformed public pension.

Garcia said that if voters choose not to support the measure, citizens may note that streets may get in worse shape and that the City won’t be able to add police and fire services.

“There may be a stage [where we may have] to cut services in the future,” he concluded. ​The ordinances were approved in a first-reading vote Tuesday.

They will need a second reading to be fully approved before the measure is on the June 7 ballot. ✦

to give faculty the 5-percent raise that we deserve after going years with little or no raises.”

One of those students planning to graduate from the CSU system this spring is David Kling, a senator-at-large for the Associated Students Incorporated at CSULB. Kling has plans to earn his bachelor of arts in communication studies and graduate May 18. He even has a job lined up already. He will be heading to Alabama a week after graduation to join the ranks of new educators in the Teach for America program.

However, Kling says he’s not worried about the potential strike affecting his degree and career plans.

“I have no concerns that I will not graduate in spring,” Kling said. “My professors have expressed that if it comes down to the strike, which they will attend, they will accommodate our classes accordingly. The general buzz around campus for students in the know of what’s going on is purely support. It’s essentially students and professors standing together.”

The soon-to-be graduate referred to professors as “the heart of this country,” explaining that they help students earn a bachelor’s degree, which, he says, is “the new high school diploma.” ✦

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TST5114 / 2016 027956 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: RUBY JANE ESTATE SALES, 3641 Conquista Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808. Registrants: 1. KRISTIN EYLER, 3641 Conquista Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808, 2. BROOKE KOZAK, 5692 Belgrave Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Kristin Eyler. The registrants have begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrants began using this fictitious business name on February 2, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 4, 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: February 5, 12, 19,26, 2016.

TST5116 / 2016 028431 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: DOUGHERTY DESIGN, 601 N. Rossmore Ave. Apt. 302, Los Angeles, CA 90004. Registrant: CHELEA DAUGHERTY, 601 N. Rossmore Ave. Apt. 302, Los Angeles, CA 90004. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Chelsea Daugherty. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 4, 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: February 5, 12, 19,26, 2016.

TST5119 / Case No. TS019043.

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

PETITION OF Rafat Lamay and Mariam Lamay.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: RAFAT LAMAY & MARIAM LAMAY, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: EBRAM RAFAT LAMAY SALAMA, to Proposed Name: EBRAM RAFAT LAMAY, and Present Name: MAKARIOS RAFAT LAMAY SALAMA, to Proposed Name: MAKARIOS RAFAT LAMAY. 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: March 24, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B, Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to

PUBLIC NOTICES 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: February 12, 19, 26, & March 4, 2016.

Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: February 4, 2016 TST5120 / Case No. NS031683.

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 Levar Sampson.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: LEVAR SAMPSON, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: LEVAR SAMPSON, to Proposed Name: KHALIQ NUR JABBAR. 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: March 17, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. S26. 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: February 12, 19, 26, & March 4, 2016.

Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: February 8, 2016 TST5121 / 2016 015793 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: CELFIE STUDIO, 2725 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Suite 204, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: SOLINA SOM, 2247 Belmont Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Solina Som. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on January 21, 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: February 12, 19,26, & March 4, 2016.

TST5122 / 2016 031441 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: QVOICE MEDIA, 7235 E. Killdee St., Long Beach, CA 90808. Registrant: TREACY SEELEY, 7235 E. Killdee St., Long Beach, CA 90808. This business is conducted by: an Individual.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Treacy Seeley. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles Coun-

ty on February 9, 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: February 12, 19,26, & March 4, 2016.

TST5123 / 2016 025211 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. AMERICAN SHORT LOAD CONCRETE, 2. MASONRY & TITLE TOOL, 7033 McManus St., Lakewood, CA 90713. Registrant: YELLOW HOUSE, LLC, 7033 McManus St., Lakewood, CA 90713. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Larry Andre, Manager. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on December 19, 2015. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 2, 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: February 12, 19,26, & March 4, 2016.

TST5124 / 2016 025262 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. GREEN PLANET RECYCLE, 2. CALIFORNIA RECYCLES, 3. CALIFORNIA-WASTERECYCLE, 4.

CASH4YOURELECTRONIC, 1711 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90806. Registrant: CASH4YOURELECTRONIC, LLC, 1711 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90806. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Dara Darrel Kim, Manager. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on January 30, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 2, 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: February 12, 19,26, & March 4, 2016.

TST5126 / 2016 031783 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: RAYMAK PLUMBING, 2014 Dawson Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: KAMYAR EHYA, 2014 Dawson Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individ-

ual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Kamyar Ehya. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 9, 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: February 12, 19,26, & March 4, 2016.

TST5127 / Case No. TS019045.

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 Sreykuchsar Rith and Pouv Sam. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: SREYKUCHSAR RITH AND POUV SAM, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: OSCAR POUV, to Proposed Name: JOHNATHAN POUV. 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: March 24, 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: February 12, 19, 26, & March 4, 2016.

Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: February 8, 2016 TST5129 / 2016 035966 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing

February 26, 2016 business as: BATTERIES PLUS BULBS, 2520 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS, LLC, 1101 SE 5th Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Thomas T. Quinlan, CEO. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on January 15, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 16, 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: February 19,26, & March 4, 11, 2016.

TST5131 / 2016 041854 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ALLSTAR TOWING, 1916 E. Harding St., Long Beach, CA 90805. Registrant: JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ, 1916 E. Harding St., Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Jose Antonio Lopez. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on February 21, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 22, 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: February 26, & March 4, 11, 18, 2016.

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Arts council’s Mobile ArtSpace wins architecture award The Arts Council for Long Beach’s Mobile ArtSpace has won one of five annual honors given by Architect Magazine’s Progressive Architecture Awards.

The awards were announced at New York’s Museum of Modern Art on Feb. 17.

The awards recognize the best in yet-to-be-built architecture by U.S. firms.

Winning alongside a skyscraper by Morphosis and an entire cultural district by Weiss/ Manfredi, the Mobile ArtSpace– designed by a team led by Los Angeles-based 64North along with Buro Happold, Formation Association and Steve Roden– is the only winning structure designed for transport on a flatbed truck.

Architect Magazine describes the Mobile ArtSpace as, “a large black cube…mysterious and seemingly inert. At night, however, its reflective sides come to life with an LED light show. And prior to shows, a solar-powered, internally lit balloon will float high above, acting as a beacon to lure people to the site and the strange black cube.”

The box sides drop down to reveal a reconfigurable performance stage, which will host a diversity of arts and cultural

Courtesy Arts Council for LB

The Arts Council for Long Beach’s Mobile ArtSpace, which features a reconfigurable performance stage, has won one of five annual honors given

by Architect Magazine’s Progressive Architecture Awards.

events– from Cambodian dance troupes to film screenings– throughout Long Beach and later in other cities. After performances, the box folds back into

its cube before being transported to the next location.

“The Progressive Architecture awards embody the most innovative, ambitious architec-

ture in the United States and worldwide,” 64North Director Wil Carson said. “The Mobile ArtSpace is in many ways a perfect match for this award, given

its radical redefinition of the role the arts can play in our city and community.”

Source: Arts Council for LB

LB Airport director resigns to lead Oakland International Airport

Long Beach Airport (LGB) Director Bryant L. Francis, C.M., on Feb. 25 announced his resignation from the City of Long Beach to accept a position with the Port of Oakland as Director of Aviation for Oakland International Airport.

Francis was appointed director in January 2015, and he has 20 years of aviation industry experience.

“I’ve had an invaluable experience as director of Long Beach Airport,” Francis said. “I appreci-

ate the community and our business partners for recognizing the airport as an important city asset.

I thank the mayor, city council, Airport Advisory Commission and city manager for their collective guidance. The Long Beach Airport team is among the best I have had the pleasure of working with, and I am confident they will continue to deliver exceptional service to our customers.”

Long Beach Airport was recently recognized on BBC’s list of

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“I want to thank Bryant for his engaging and strategic leadership at Long Beach Airport,” said City Manager Pat West. “He worked collaboratively with all stakeholders, including airport tenants, our commercial and general aviation partners, and the community.”

Francis’s last day with the City of Long Beach will be March 30, 2016. The City will conduct a nationwide search for his successor, considering both internal and external candidates who choose to apply, officials said. Upon his departure, the city manager will appoint an interim director to lead LGB until the selection process is complete.

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Crimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied) Thursday, Feb. 18 4:35am Non-injury hit-and-run E. Spring St./Redondo Ave. 1:40pm Auto burglary 4400 block Maury Ave. 2:39pm Battery 3100 block Pasadena Ave. 4:56pm Auto burglary 4300 block Maury Ave.

Friday, Feb. 19 3:39am Battery 2200 block Golden Ave.

7pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2600 block Pasadena Ave.

Sunday, Feb. 21 7:40am Auto burglary 3200 block Lewis Ave.

8:08am Non-injury hit-and-run 2000 block Pacific Ave.

10:13am Rape 2300 block Lewis Ave.

11:09pm Auto burglary 1000 block E. 19th St.

3:10pm Assault– not firearm 4800 block Atlantic Ave.

11:59pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 3200 block Daisy Ave.

4:24pm Non-injury hit-and-run E. Willow St./Long Beach Blvd.

Tuesday, Feb. 23 6:01am Auto burglary 2500 Olive Ave.

Sunday, Feb. 21 2:47am Battery 300 block W. Willow St.

7:37am Non-injury hit-and-run E. Hill St./Atlantic Ave.

1pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 500 block E. 33rd St.

4:07am Auto burglary 4500 block Whaley Ave.

9:51am Stolen vehicle recovered 1000 block E. Carson St.

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5:54pm Battery Lime Ave./E. PCH

9:56am Non-injury hit-and-run 3700 block Long Beach Blvd.

9:44pm DUI 100 block E. 28th St. (suspect taken into custody)

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7pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 1900 block Atlantic Ave.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 12:05am Auto burglary 10 block W. Pleasant St.

8:22am Grand theft– motor vehicle 3400 block Cedar Ave.

2:47pm Battery 2801 Atlantic Ave.

4pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 3500 block Atlantic Ave. 8:14pm Non-injury hit-and-run Magnolia Ave./W. 32nd St.

7:57pm Battery E. Hill St./Long Beach Blvd.

Monday, Feb. 22 2:21am Non-injury hit-and-run Lemon Ave./Autrilla Scott Ln.

8:33pm Non-injury hit-and-run Atlantic Ave./E. Wardlow Rd.

8:27am Residential burglary 3600 block Linden Ave.

Saturday, Feb. 20 1:33am Non-injury hit-and-run W. Willow St./Pacific Ave.

6:03pm Assault– not firearm 1900 block Lemon Ave.

12:10pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2700 block Cedar Ave.

1:20pm Stolen vehicle recovered 3100 block E. Willow St.

3:30pm Auto burglary E. Del Amo Bl./W. Long Beach Blvd.

3:45pm Grand theft– motor vehicle Long Beach Blvd./E. 33rd St. 4:15pm Robbery– person 3900 block Atlantic Ave.

February 26, 2016 6:31pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2100 block E. Spring St. Tuesday, Feb. 23 1:36am Grand theft– property E. Spring St./California Ave.

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11:40am Robbery– commercial 2200 block Long Beach Blvd.

2:57pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2100 block E. 21st St.

8:38am Auto burglary California Ave./Burnett St.

3:33pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 1800 block Molino Ave.

12:37pm Forgery 2500 block Cherry Ave.

6:20pm Stolen vehicle recovered 2200 block E. 21st St.

3:34pm Non-injury hit-and-run E. PCH/Obispo Ave.

7:46pm Residential burglary 2100 block E. 21st St.

4:22pm Residential burglary 2200 block Obispo Ave.

11:19pm Auto burglary 1800 block Raymond Ave.

4:24pm Auto burglary 1800 block Temple Ave.

Thursday, Feb. 18 11:06am Identity theft 2500 block Cerritos Ave.

Monday, Feb. 22 1:08am Auto burglary 1800 block Dawson Ave.

6:56pm Stolen vehicle recovered Walnut Ave./E. Willow St.

Friday, Feb. 19 6:39am Auto burglary 3300 block Brayton Ave.

7:47am Non-injury hit-and-run Cherry Ave./E. 28th St.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 8:17am Identity theft 2800 block Temple Ave.

3:04pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2600 block Cherry Ave.

7:14pm Child abuse 1900 block Stanley Ave.

R C Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide

Saturday, Feb. 20 9:36am Non-injury hit-and-run 2000 block Cherry Ave. 2:09pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 1900 block Cherry Ave.

4:20pm Elder abuse 1600 block Crescent Heights St.

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ne of Long Beach’s best kept secrets in the nonprofit sector, Childnet Youth and Family Services aims to provide social, emotional and educational support and development to underprivileged and troubled children.

A group of local civic leaders founded Childnet in Long Beach in 1970 because they cared about the plight of disadvantaged youth in the community. Childnet now has seven locations and over 7,800 clients in five counties throughout Southern California.

“Back then, it was just a 40-bed residential treatment facility for delinquent boys,” Kathy Hughes, president and CEO of Childnet, said.

Since that time, the company has

evolved to care for children, from infancy to young adulthood, and has added various programs including foster care and adoption services, a school for children who are struggling in the public school system and mental health services.

Childnet’s main guiding principle behind these services is to teach personal responsibility and emphasize the need for a strong, unified and supportive family unit.

Childnet has also established a “Continuum of Care,” a board of directors and leadership who coordinate to

recognize the various difficulties facing children as well as implementing the many specialized methods, services and types of care and attention the children will need access to in order to succeed.

“We do have a broad range of services all under one corporate umbrella…”

Hughes said. “Everyone’s on the same page. When everyone’s on the same page, it’s just better for the kid. The more professional staff in the room that are all on the same page is better, and that’s why we’ve got a lot of different programs, so

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