Signal Tribune April 1, 2016

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VOL. XXXVIII NO. 14

April 1, 2016

When race enters the race A group of north Long Beach elected officials has criticized a campaign mailer as being “racially charged.”

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

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Courtesy 9th District LB Council office

This glossy mailer was sent to 8th District Long Beach residents in support of council candidate Wesley Turnbow.

Several current and former elected officials have criticized the piece as being “racially charged” and playing on negative stereotypes. The group that produced the mailer is named Long Beach Citizens for Good Government.

wo current elected officials and three former Long Beach city councilmembers have signed off on a joint statement against a mailer sent out last week that supported an 8th District council candidate. The five individuals criticized the pro-Wesley Turnbow ad that was mailed to 8th District residents as being “racially charged,” “divisive” and seeking to “play on negative stereotypes.”

The material in question, which is marked “Paid for by Long Beach Citizens for Good Government” and “not authorized by the candidate or a committee controlled by the candidate,” shows a dark, hooded figure next to the words “Long Beach crime statistics 2015.” Without citing a source for the statistics and without indicating to which time period the 2015 stats are being compared, the mailer states that violent crime is up more than 20 percent, auto thefts are up more than 35 percent and murders are up more than 50 percent.

On the reverse side of the cardstock ad is a better lit photo– one of Turnbow smiling. Above the image is a quote attributed to him: “Clearly our streets are not as safe as they were.”

The March 25 statement against the piece was attributed to 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson, 1st District Long Beach School Boardmember Megan Kerr, former 8th District Councilmember Rae Gabelich, former 9th District Councilmember Val Lerch and former 9th District Councilmember Steve Neal. Richardson shared the emailed letter with the Signal Tribune from his personal email address.

“This type of fear mongering is unwarranted and completely out of touch with the north Long Beach community,” the statement reads.

“Elections are about debating ideas and visions for the future of Long Beach. Differences of opinion among candidates are expected and a natural part of the political process. However, professionalism, respect and proper decorum are always encouraged in Long Beach elections and help to bring our communities together– regardless of the outcome of these elections.”

The statement continues by indicating that images of young people see MAILER page 6

With a little help from their friends Campaign finance reports reveal that some LB City Council candidates are receiving heavy support from unions and business interests.

CJ Dablo Staff Writer

The latest campaign finance reports available from the Long Beach City Clerk’s office can shed a lot of light on which candidates for city council are getting love. Three unions and one committee funded largely by corporate representatives and business owners have invested heavily in the April 12 election in which only a portion of the Long Beach residents will be voting.

April 12’s elections will be held to decide representatives to: Long Beach City Council districts 2, 6 and 8; Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education districts 2 and 4; and Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees areas 2 and 4.

There are four independent committees that are not controlled by any candidates running for office, and they are free to print mailers, make phone calls

to residents to solicit their votes and even directly contribute up to $400 to a candidate’s official campaign.

So far, only these organizations have been required to file financial reports with the Long Beach City Clerk’s office: the Long Beach Firefighters PAC, Local 372; the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO Council on Political Education (AFL-CIO); the Long Beach Police Officers Association; and Long Beach Citizens for Good Government.

Long Beach City Clerk Maria de la Luz Garcia confirmed in an email to the Signal Tribune that, to the best of her knowledge, all four committees have so far complied with the rules. All of them are subject to California Fair Political Practices Commission and City rules if they are making any expenditures or receiving donations in connection with a Long Beach election.

Below is a summary of the reports that were filed with the city clerk’s office and available prior to the Signal Tribune’s publication deadline. Pre-election reports for these organizations were due by March

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2 Signal Tribune April 1, 2016 NEWS Southern California International Gateway project halted, per judge’s ruling BNSF officials are ‘disappointed,’ while Long Beach leaders applaud the decision.

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

A California Superior Court judge ruled March 30 that the Port of Los Angeles and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) violated the California Environmental Quality Act in their environmental analysis of the Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) project, a near-dock intermodal rail facility.

Because of Judge Barry Goode’s decision, the project now requires a new environmental-impact assessment before the port and BNSF can continue with its development.

A statement BNSF sent to the Signal Tribune the day after the ruling indicated that the railway company is still reading the “lengthy” ruling, but, upon initial review, its offiicals are disappointed because “the decision appears to delay a nationally and regionally significant transportation infrastructure project.”

“The Port of Los Angeles spent eight years carefully assessing environmental impacts through a

‘Bring the experts out’ Airport meeting details preliminary stages of FIS study amidst numerous community concerns.

Denny Cristales Editorial Assistant

A crowd of community members were quick to take over a Long Beach Airport meeting this past Wednesday.

The airport had scheduled a meeting for March 30 at the Long Beach Gas and Oil Auditorium to present the scope of the current “data collecting” phase of a feasibility study, conducted

by Jacobs Engineering, Inc., for the proposed federal inspection service (FIS) facility.

It only took about five minutes for the presentation, helmed by Steven Peters, the principal representative of Jacobs Engineering, to go from informative to confusing and mildly frustrating for those in attendance.

There was an alleged misunderstanding for the community members about the format of the presentation.

According to Peters, the meeting was scheduled for him to introduce the different aspects of the feasibility study for a brief time, and then have the public go to various labeled sections in the auditorium and talk to Jacobs officials one-on-one about those specific concerns.

The crowd was quick to chime in.

An outcry from various community members– one person yelled to “give the people what they want,” and another added to “bring the experts out”– led to a last-minute change of format.

This Long Beach Airport meeting had now turned into a public Q&A presentation.

“I do believe that we would have been able to give more detailed answers if we had gone with the original format,” Peters told the Signal Tribune after the event, “but, evidently, a lot of people came tonight with emotions, so this was the way to hear them, and it was a good thing for us.”

The Jacobs Engineering team that see AIRPORT page 7

draft environmental impact report lieved more should be done to mit(EIR), recirculated draft EIR and a igate the effects of the undertaking final EIR that was certified by the on the west side.

Board of Harbor Commissioners “The port’s Green Port Policy in March 2013,” the BNSF state- was enacted over 10 years ago bement reads. “The Los Angeles City cause we want to be a good neighCouncil reviewed seven appeals of bor,” said Long Beach Harbor the Board’s decision and affirmed Commission President Lori Ann the decision by certifying the EIR Guzmán. “The Harbor Commisand approving the project and a sion thanks Mayor Robert Garcia 50-year lease in May 2013. The and former Mayor Bob Foster for analysis clearly found that if SCIG their leadership on such an importis not built, air pollution and traf- ant community issue. We will confic in adjacent neighborhoods will tinue our joint efforts to mitigate actually be worse.” the Port’s impacts to the west side The statement further explains and city as a whole.” that BNSF has worked to move the The Port of Long Beach press project forward for more than a de- release further stated the port is cade and is ready to invest more currently working on a number than $500 million in private funds of programs on the west side to to develop a facility that will great- enhance quality of life and bufly improve air quality for those fer residents from the impacts of nearby and throughout the region, goods movement, including the create thousands of construction Westside Livability Plan. The and permanent jobs, reduce traffic port is also investing in projects in local neighborhoods and on the to move cargo in a more efficient, 710 Freeway and support the na- environmentally sustainable way, tional and global competitiveness port officials said. of both the Port of Los Angeles “We support on-dock and nearand the Port of Long Beach. dock rail projects because these The latter press for projects trucks Paidport for issued by theaAngel 2016 take FPCC # off the roads, release Wednesday applauding relieve congestion and protect the ruling. It stated that the SCIG the environment,” said CEO Jon project directly impacts the resi- Slangerup. “Now, with the resodents and businesses of west Long lution of this issue behind us, the Beach and, since the beginning, the Port of Long Beach has besee RAILWAY page 7

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A group of protestors against the $500-million Southern California International Gateway project hold up picket signs outside the Banning’s Landing Community Center in Wilmington during an Oct. 18, 2012 public hearing about environmental impacts of the project. This week, a California Superior Court judge ruled that the Port of Los Angeles and Burlington Northern Santa Fe violated the California Environmental Quality Act in their environmental analysis of the project.

AN OPEN APOLOGY Dear 8th District Voters,

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his is a difficult message to write, but my conscience will not allow me to be quiet for one more day.

I apologize for the mistake I made in 2012 when I put in 100% effort to elect Al Austin as my replacement for City Council.

I believed through witnessing his enthusiasm that he could step up to the challenges facing our neighborhoods.

I’m So rry

Sadly today, four years later, I see I should have listened more closely to my initial instincts. Leadership is more than a smile, more than a single vote that supports the wishes of one’s constituents.

Leadership requires thoughtful interaction with the public. It requires preparation and commitment to follow through on our neighborhood visions. It requires tenacity, empathy and drive to take issues and follow them through with community partnerships.

I have cast my absentee ballot for Laurie Angel because when it comes to collaboration with the public on important community issues she has demonstrated her ability to be inclusive. She understands outreach and the impact of proactive leadership skills, from LGB impacts to proper size developments. Most importantly, we need her willingness and her skill sets to have open discussion on the long-term budget impacts that are coming our way.

On April 12th help me to elect the most qualified candidate for our 8th District.

Vote Laurie Angel for City Council!

Respectfully,

Rae Gabelich Former 8th District Councilmember Ad paid for by Angel for Council 2016 FPPC # 1382583

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I’m happy to report Friday, fromCSULB 5:30pm to 6:30pm Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner served 6am-9pm Meeting with legislators in Washington D.C. When last week wereApril (from1 left) that our elected officials understand the Associate Vice President for Legislative and External Where Historical Society of Long Beach, 4260 Atlantic Relations Terri Carbaugh, importance of increasing university CSULB Associated Students Vice President Nayiri Ave.Baghdassarian, California rep1174 Wardlow Rd., LB (West of Orange Ave.) access and the value of a CSULB resentative Alan Lowenthal and CSULB President More Info A Conoley. new photographic exhibition entitled Jane Close degree.” 562-427-4630 “Black Gold: Oil in the Neighborhood” will be presentLike us on Facebook!

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Great music, sing along, and dancing 7:30-9:30pm I Dinner in the Bar Area 6-11pm withWhat 3rdlegislators Annual Long Beach County Fair event federal Janice Hahn Who Presented byLowenthal the Bixby (DKnolls Business Improve(D-District 44), Alan 4/16/16) Dinner: Lunch: Tues. - Fri. 11am-2:30pm(exp.

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LADIES WHO BREAKFAST What Monthly meeting Who American Association of University Women (AAUW) Long Beach Branch When Saturday, April 2 at 9am Where Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave. More Info Jeane Relleve Caveness of California State University Long Beach and Dr. Greg Peterson of Long Beach City College will be featured speakers. The social hour and continental breakfast will take place at 9am, the featured program at 10am and the branch meeting at 11am. Call Judith Kaho for reservations at (562) 4292790 for a $23 charge.

EVERYBODY DANCE! What Zumba party Who Hosted by Fairfield Y, a youth development and healthy living center When Saturday, April 2 from 10am to noon Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave. More Info The Fairfield Y is hosting a Zumba Party to benefit its annual support campaign at the Expo Arts Center. Sign up at the Fairfield Family YMCA Welcome Center located at 4949 Atlantic Ave. A donation of $10 minimum is required. Visit cccymca.org/locations/fairfield/ .

MEET AND EAT What Supper Club meeting Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Supper Club When Monday, April 4 at 5:30pm or 7pm Where Johnny Reb’s, 4663 Long Beach Blvd.

More Info The monthly program serves as a “meet and greet” for those interested in joining the club or meeting people in the community. Seatings are limited to 36 people each. RSVP to supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com .

MUSIC IN THE AIR What 21st Annual Long Beach Schools Jazz Showcase Who Hosted by Millikan High School When Wednesday, April 6 from 3pm to 9pm Where Auditorium of Millikan High School, 2800 Snowden Ave. More Info The event will showcase the musical talent of Long Beach students. Entrance is $6 per person, and children under 5 years of age may enter for free. Food and refreshments will be available. Call Renee at (562) 425-7441, ext. 4142.

SEE THE FOREST FOR THE TREES What Monthly meeting Who Hosted by the Long Beach Sierra Club When Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30pm Where Environmental Services Bureau, 2929 E. Willow St. More Info The presentation will be on the topic of the removal of dead trees and how it hurts the wildlife habitat.

The presentation is free and open to the public. Ample parking will be available. Visit sierraclub.org/angeles/ long-beach .

POWER-TOUGH GIRLS! What Young Women’s Empowerment Conference Who Presented by Congressmember Alan Lowenthal When Saturday, April 9 from 8:30am to 2pm Where McBride High School, 7025 E. Parkcrest St. More Info 7th and 8th grade girls will have the opportunity to attend the conference and learn about choices open to them and creating pathways to success. Attendees are invited to participate in discussions with women in a variety of professions on topics such as getting ready for high school, career choices, self-esteem, personal growth, health and well-being, STEM and social media.

Students can register for the conference at lowenthal. house.gov/constituent-services/womens-empowerment-conference.htm .

FA-LA-LAAAAA What LA Opera discussion Who Hosted by the El Dorado Neighborhood Library When Saturday, April 9 at 2pm Where El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd. More Info The event will feature a multimedia presentation about the opera La Bohème. The presentation is free, and light refreshments will be served, with a free opera-related gift given out at the end of the presentation. This program is part of the LA Opera Lecture Series, presented by LA Opera’s Community Educators, a team of trained volunteer experts. Visit lbpl.org .

WRITE RIGHT What Writers club meeting Who Hosted by the California Writers Club When Saturday, April 9 from 3pm to 5pm Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.

More Info The guester speaker is LeeAnne Krusemark, a journalist, twice-published author and standup comedian. Her online publishing class is offered at more than 1,000 facilities worldwide, including Harvard Adult Education. Email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .

FOR THE KIDS What Open house Who Hosted by the nonprofit Long Beach BLAST When Thursday, April 14 from 4pm to 6pm Where 4201 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 201 More Info Long Beach BLAST is an after-school learning program for at-risk children, collaborating with local colleges, businesses and the community. Light refreshments will be provided, and parking is available in the back of the building. RSVP by calling Noly Guardamondo at (562) 437-7766, ext. 201, or emailing Noly@lbblast. org .

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OPINION

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Thoughts from the

Pity the Fool

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By Neena Strichart

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ith today being April 1, I thought I’d use my column this week to share some information I uncovered on the origin of April Fools’ Day. Checking the Internet for details on the popular day, and wanting to find a reliable source, I settled on some intriguing specifics of the history of April Fools’ Day. Where else, but history.com? According to their website, the whole thing started nearly 500 years ago. See below for more extensive details provided by the website mentioned above.

Although the day, also called All Fools’ Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins remain a mystery. Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, as called for by the Council of Trent in 1563. People who were slow to get the news or failed to recognize that the start of the new year had moved to January 1 and continued to celebrate it during the last week of March through April 1 became the butt of jokes and hoaxes. These included having paper fish placed on their backs and being referred to as “poisson d’avril” (April fish), said to symbolize a young, easily caught fish and a gullible person.

Historians have also linked April Fools’ Day to ancient festivals such as Hilaria, which was celebrated in Rome at the end of March and involved people dressing up in disguises. There’s also speculation that April Fools’ Day was tied to the vernal equinox, or first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when Mother Nature fooled people with changing, unpredictable weather.

April Fools’ Day spread throughout Britain during the 18th century. In Scotland, the tradition became a two-day event, starting with “hunting the gowk,” in which people were sent on phony errands (gowk is a word for cuckoo bird, a symbol for fool) and followed by Tailie Day, which involved pranks played on people’s derrieres, such as pinning fake tails or “kick me” signs on them.

Nearly five centuries later, the tradition continues. With that being said, the Signal Tribune staff thought we’d add to the silliness by creating some unusual elements on the front page of this issue. As a reward for finding them, we will give two tickets to local events to the first four readers who email us at newspaper@signaltribune.com and to the first four who call (562) 595-7900 and correctly identify the six images not usually found on our weekly first page (photos and ads do not count). Tickets will include two passes to America’s Family Pet Expo, two tickets to Long Beach Symphony POPS! May 19 production or two tickets to the Long Beach Playhouse. Choices will be made on which tickets go to whom by the order in which we receive the first four calls and first four emails. It will be the participant’s choice- first come first served. Good luck.

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Be wary of wooden nickels and the common yolkster, fair readers, for the Day of Fools is upon us. Dating back nearly 500 years, April Fools’ Day is a classic tradition of tomfoolery and good-spirited fun. The Signal Tribune dug up a little ol’ poem about April Fools’ Day to get into the festivities. Author William Hone wrote the poem in 1825 and appropriately titled it “April Fools’ Day Poem.” It was originally printed in Hone’s The Every-Day Book, which is filled with fun facts, interesting tidbits, observations, poetry and the likes.

Oh, and before you continue reading, we should probably tell you that you have something on your shirt...

April Fools!

Then, in-door young ones club their wicked wits, And almost frighten servants into fits – “Oh, John! James! John! – oh, quick! oh! Molly, oh!

Oh, the trap-door! oh, Molly! down below!”

“What, what’s the matter!” scream, with wild surprise, John, James, and Molly, while the young ones’ cries Redouble till they come’ then all the boys Shout “Ah! you April fools!” with clamorous noise; And little girls enticed down stairs to see, Stand peeping, clap their hands, and cry “tee-hee!”

Each gibing boy escapes a different way, And meet again some trick, “as good as that,” to play William Hone’s “April Fools’ Day Poem”

COMMENTARY

Allergy season is nothing to sneeze at

By Dr. Marc Tamaroff Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center

Allergy season is already upon us and the balmy temperatures of recent days from a series of weather patterns are a strong reminder that the time to take preventative measures is now.

Over the last several weeks, people are just starting to feel it.

I’m starting to see patients with symptoms of tree pollen allergies and early blooming grasses. And while it is far too early to tell just how bad the coming allergy season will be, a few days of warm temperatures are all we need to set off the pollen cascade.

The important thing is to start treating tree and grass pollen allergies before the season gets really bad. For trees, that is usually sometime in April for the Long Beach area, with grasses hitting their peak in May and into early June.

This is really the time of year–

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right now– when you want to get ahead of it. The bottom line is it is much easier to prep for allergy seasons before the pollen is released in the air, triggering an inflammatory response. Once that occurs, it is much harder to reign it back in.

Early treatment usually involves antihistamines, maybe nasal steroids or antihistamine eye drops.

If they provide no relief, the next step is consultation with an allergist and possible immunotherapy, or desensitizing the body to an allergen. Traditionally, it has been done by injection, but now there are two sublingual tablets available that work well for grass allergies. For many, especially children, these tablets provide a welcome alternative to shots. But this form of immunotherapy needs three to four months to take effect, which means the window for pro-

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tection for this grass allergy season is quickly closing now.

Dr. Marc Tamaroff is an allergist at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach and associate clinical professor of Medicine at UCLA.

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Brown, who announced the proposal Monday, is expected to sign off.

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California continued on its path this week to being the first state to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

The State Assembly on Thursday passed a measure 48 to 26 to raise the pay incrementally over the next six years.

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trict State Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell. “A statewide approach to raising the minimum wage delivers a level playing field for our local business community and ensures greater economic opportunity for the hard-working men and women of California.”

Gov. Jerry Brown had announced March 28 a proposal that would raise the wage to $10.50 per hour on Jan. 1, 2017 for businesses with 26 or more employees and then each year until reaching $15 per hour in 2022.

The plan also allows additional time for small businesses– those with 25 or fewer employees– to phase in the increases.

“California is proving once again that it can get things done and help people get ahead,” Brown said.

“This plan raises the minimum wage in a careful and responsible way and provides some flexibility if economic and budgetary conditions change.”

Brown was joined at the announcement by: Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León; California Labor Federation president Kathryn Lybarger; SEIU United Long Term Care Workers’ Union president Laphonza Butler; Burger King employee Holly Dias; Senator Mark Leno; California Labor and Workforce Development Agency secretary David Lanier; United Domestic Workers of America executive director Doug Moore; Teamsters

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Union International vice president Rome Aloise; and United Healthcare Workers West executive board member Georgette Bradford.

“I’m pleased that we have a deal in place that will raise living standards for millions of Californians, while also spurring new demand for goods and services and helping businesses thrive,” Senate President pro Tempore de León said during the announcement. “This will benefit 5.6 million workers, 32 percent of the statewide workforce. It’s not just a higher wage, it’s a smart wage. And it will be implemented in a way that protects our budget and remains sensitive to economic conditions.”

According to a press release from the governor’s office, the intention of the plan is to increase the minimum wage over time, consistent with economic expansion, while providing safety valves– known as “off-ramps”– to put a hold on wage increases if negative economic or budgetary conditions arise. The governor can act by Sept. 1 of each year to pause the next year’s increase for one year if there is a forecasted budget deficit of more than one percent of annual revenue or poor economic conditions, such as negative job growth and retail sales.

Once the minimum wage reaches $15 an hour for all businesses, wages could then be increased each year up to 3.5 percent (rounded to

the nearest 10 cents) for inflation as measured by the national Consumer Price Index, according to the press release.

The plan also phases in sick leave for in-home supportive services workers beginning July 2018.

Although the plan purports to take into consideration the state’s small businesses, one organization representing those entities– the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)– took issue with that section of the proposal.

In a press release issued Monday with the subheading “Voice of small business ignored in secretive deal with labor union leadership,” NFIB stated that Brown and legislative leadership demonstrated “a disturbingly clear disregard for the voice of small businesses in California.”

“At his press event, Gov. Brown claimed he and legislative leadership listened to and considered the small business perspective in crafting this proposal,” said NFIB/CA State Executive Director Tom Scott. “NFIB has yet to hear from Gov. Brown, Senate Pro Tem de Leon or Speaker Rendon. It is concerning that, in the 21st century, we are witnessing dark, closed-door deals with no public input or transparency.”

Shortly after Brown’s announcement, Senator John Moorlach (R-Costa Mesa) issued a statement that called the plan “flawed” and an

“economic competitiveness killer.”

“California has the nation’s highest poverty rate,” Moorlach wrote.

“One reason is because California has been rated the worst place to grow a business for 11 years straight.

Instead of adding more road blocks for businesses, we must, first develop an overall plan for economic competitiveness that will rebuild our economy. But, absent that blueprint, we have no way of knowing if this minimum wage hike will help or hurt workers and the job growth which California families need.”

Moorlach said that, although it was reported that Brown was “flanked by labor leaders,” the governor was more likely held hostage.

“Labor threatened an expensive November ballot measure making California’s minimum wage the nation’s highest,” the senator wrote.

“Instead, they’ll push that proposal through the Legislature.”

Shortly after the Assembly’s passage of the measure on Thursday, Moorlach released another statement indicating that the consequences of the decision will be significant.

“Statistics consistently show that raising the minimum wage will eliminate entry-level jobs,” Moorlach said. “Many workers hoping this change will improve their finances will be sorely disappointed because their job may actually no longer exist.” ✦

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La Agencia de Vivienda de la ciudad de Long Beach (HACLB) aceptara solicitudes para sus Edificios de Projectos basado en Subsidio (Project Based Communities) a partir del Lunes 2 de Mayo del 2016 y permanecerá abierta hasta nuevo aviso. Esta agencia administra programas de asistencia de vivienda basados en subsidios para la ciudad con el apoyo de program específicos.

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of color wearing “hoodies” have been used to spread unwarranted fear and division in communities across the country.

“In 2012, a 17-year-old boy named Trayvon Martin was walking down a street in Sanford, Florida with nothing more than a bag of Skittles in his hand and a bottle of fruit juice in his pocket,” the statement reads. “Tragically, a local man called the police to report a ‘suspicious person’ in the neighborhood and ultimately confronted this unarmed minor, shooting him in cold blood. Trayvon’s only ‘crime’ was wearing a hoodie and walking down the street to visit his father’s fiancée, who lived in the neighborhood.”

The statement further suggests that leaders and donors of Long Beach Citizens for Good Government should be ashamed of themselves and that Turnbow should “denounce this type of dirty campaigning.”

Although the north Long Beach leaders’ letter referred to Long Beach Citizens for Good Government as “an anonymous PAC [political action committee],” the address attributed to the group– 5100 E. Anaheim Rd.– is also listed as an office address for Gary DeLong, former councilmember for the 3rd District.

An email the Signal Tribune sent to DeLong on March 26 requesting a comment has gone unanswered.

The Signal Tribune also went to that address to speak to a Long Beach Citizens for Good Government representative in person, but the door of the organization was locked, and no one answered knocks on the door. Furthermore, the Signal Tribune left a handwritten note requesting a call back or emailed response, but no replies had been received by press time.

In an emailed response to the Signal Tribune, School Boardmember Kerr said that, although she was out of

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A statement released by five elected officials criticized a pro-Wesley Turnbow mailer for being a form of “dirty campaigning” and referred to the group behind the material in question as being anonymous. However, the group who distributed it is known as Long Beach Citizens of Good Government, and its address is listed as 5100 E. Anaheim Rd. Pictured is the building at that address, which is attributed to Gary DeLong, former 3rd District Long Beach councilmember.

town, she was alerted immediately of the mailer.

“I felt compelled to respond and was grateful for the opportunity to do so in a collaborative and unified way,” Kerr wrote. “The statement captures my concerns quite accurately.”

In a phone interview with the Signal Tribune Thursday, incumbent 8th District Councilmember Al Austin called the mailer unfortunate and insensitive.

“I think it was grossly inaccurate in terms of crime stats in my district,” Austin said. “It certainly doesn’t reflect the crime stats in Mr. Turnbow’s neighborhood and much of the 8th District, and I think it is an unfortunate play on statistics, considering that in 2014 our crime was at a 40-year low in the city of Long Beach.”

Although Austin and his fellow north Long Beach leaders clearly view the mailer as one that exploits race for political gain, some others in that area see it slightly differently.

Laurie Angel, who is also running for 8th District Long Beach Council, spoke to the Signal Tribune Tuesday

and said the problem with the mailer is that it is stereotypical and many people are taking exception.

“I don’t understand the people that did the mailer. I don’t know if they understand nor appreciate the sensitivities,” Angel said. “I don’t know that it was meant to be vicious as much as it was supposed to be foreboding.

And I’m not standing up for them. I just don’t know if it was out of lack of knowledge.”

She acknowledged that the criticism that it uses fear mongering is a valid one, but she cannot speak to the intent behind the piece. She added that, when she first got the mailer, she noted the fear-mongering aspect of it but didn’t view it in a racial context until others pointed it out as being about race.

Another active north Long Beach community member, Dan Pressburg, who has hosted candidate events in his home, agreed that the mailed piece is an act of fear-mongering, but he didn’t think it was necessarily about race.

“Anybody could be wearing a hoodie and covering his face– me,

April 1, 2016 you, anybody,” Pressburg said, adding that he saw it as more a matter of poor taste.

He said he had spoken to Turnbow, who had claimed he had no knowledge of the piece.

“In one respect, that’s hard to believe,” Pressburg said. “And in another respect, I don’t know if his parents may have given to the group. I have no idea what they’ve done.”

In fact, one Randall Turnbow donated $5,000 and one Brenda Turnbow donated $4,900 to the Long Beach Citizens for Good Government, according to California Form 460 filed with the Long Beach City Clerk’s office on March 29. Long Beach Citizens for Good Government has made public its support of Wesley Turnbow, as well as 2nd District candidate Joen Garnica.

Shortly before press time on Thursday, Turnbow returned a phone call from the Signal Tribune. He did not want to comment on the mailer, but he characterized the overall campaign for the 8th District council seat as being a positive one. He also confirmed that Randall and Brenda Turnbow are indeed his parents.

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ignal Hill has seen its own share of controversial campaign tactics from seemingly anonymous sources, but two years ago its elected officials addressed the issue head-on.

At its March 4, 2014 meeting, the Signal Hill City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance amendment that mandates that any person, organization, nonprofit or political action committee that makes an independent expenditure of $100 or more in support of or in opposition to any measure or candidate report that contribution to the city clerk within 24 hours and 40 days prior to an election.

PACs and independent expenditure committees had already been required to disclose financial records with the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, however disclosure

wasn’t required until months after an election had passed, leaving the door open for such groups to influence elections anonymously before voters go to the polls. City officials said that Signal Hill’s new requirements would provide more transparency and better inform voters during election cycles by requiring that such groups disclose their financial backers before elections.

In an interview with the Signal Tribune Tuesday, Charlie Honeycutt, city manager for Signal Hill, explained the events leading up to the city council’s action.

“We had outside groups– or one in particular– that had decided to get involved with our local election, and the council just felt that anybody who wants to put out information related to our local election should have to be identified and should identify themselves,” Honeycutt said.

Then-Mayor Michael Noll first requested during a council meeting in May of 2013 that the City draft an ordinance amendment after he was targeted along with then-Vice Mayor Ed Wilson and then-councilmember Ellen Ward in a flier campaign before the March 5 election. In 2011, the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters sent out mailers that criticized incumbent Councilmember Larry Forester’s environmental record, depicting a cartoon figure of the councilmember with a sign that read, “I Protect Polluters.”

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n Wednesday, 8th District residents received a different maailer in support of Turnbow, courtesy of the Long Beach Citizens for Good Government. This one, touting Turnbow’s involvement with coaching soccer, clearly featured a black male youth, along with other kids of various races. However, there were no dark hoodies on mysterious figures.

The youth were smiling and playing soccer in a sun-drenched field of grass. ✦

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port can continue to focus on its $4-billion capital improvement program while building the Green Port of the Future.”

Councilmember Roberto Uranga, who represents the 7th District, which includes the affected area, called the decision a a significant victory for the City of Long Beach and its partners in the lawsuit.

“My constituents and I, especially those that live in west Long Beach, can breathe a little easier now,” Uranga said. “As the representative of the district most impacted by port-related transportation and emissions, I stand with my residents and the organizations that joined the City in the suit in thanking Judge Goode for his ruling. Although our work is not done, we can now celebrate your hard work.”

Uranga said that, most importantly, the ruling is a victory for the children who call west Long Beach home.

Indeed, the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), which is responsible for nearly 81,000 students in 84 public schools, called the judge’s decision “good news for people who work and play near the proposed

project area.”

“The court agreed with our school district that the approval of the SCIG project should be set aside due to noncompliance with the California Environmental Quality Act during the environmental impact report certification process,” said Chris Eftychiou, LBUSD spokesman.

“We simply could not support a project that posed a health risk to our students and staff. Our school district’s primary goal is to provide a safe learning environment. We were pleased with the careful attention the judge paid to the potential health effects on students, staff and residents who live near the proposed project area.”

Shortly after Goode’s decision was announced, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia called it a “huge win” for the city, particularly westside residents “The health of our children and the protection of our environment have been at the forefront of our concerns,” Garcia said. “My thanks to my predecessor, Mayor Bob Foster, for fighting to protect our residents and to City Attorney Charlie Parkin, Assistant City Attorney Mike Mais and our entire legal team for this historic win for our west Long Beach neighborhoods.” ✦

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is part of the feasibility study consists of: Peters, security assessment; John LaCosta, market analysis; Kathleen Brady, environmental assessment; Larry Bolinski, financial feasibility; Ron Siecke, airport scope and capability; and Charlie Parkin with assistant Mike Mais, legal assessment.

The role of the meeting was to gauge community comments and suggestions to further evaluate the six areas of scope. The feasibility study is also gathering data from prior studies to assess airline JetBlue’s request to commence international service. The idea of the study is to see if there are any fatal flaws, according to Peters.

All six areas of scope will have a major outcome, and once the data has been collected and the study has concluded in September, the Jacobs team will deliver the information to Long Beach Airport management and it will be up to the Long Beach City Council how things will proceed.

The feasibility study is in its preliminary stages, and not much has been established, according to Juan Lopez-Rios, manager of economic and property development at the City of Long Beach.

One community member suggested that the feasibility study was not properly representing the community’s needs.

“I think a lot of us here are happy with the airport the way it is. I know the city council has asked you to do this, but they never asked the citizens if they were happy. I think maybe after the feasibility study is done, you might want to factor in that the citizens don’t want this, and that should be part of your study.”

Others agreed: “The feeling is that the administration, and maybe some of the council members, think that we want an international terminal,” a community member said. “And when we have a meeting like tonight, and we all come with a different expectation, then that just reinforces are distress. What I’m suggesting is that all you folks be transparent and say what you want to do.”

With the looming possibility of an international airport, some people were concerned about increased traffic flow.

“If it becomes a nonstop tram of landing zones over my head of commercial aircrafts and general aviation,

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Steven Peters, the principal representative of Jacobs Engineering– the firm that is conducting the current feasibility study for a proposed federal inspection service facility for Long Beach Airport– addressed the community with his fellow Jacobs officials Wednesday at the Long Beach Gas and Oil Auditorium. The study is currently in the “data collecting” phase, and it is scheduled to be completed by September, according to Peters.

are you going to be evaluating how many aircrafts we can expect and the impact it will have on my home and my community?” one person asked.

Peters responded by saying that the forecast will include general aviation activity that might be attracted additionally with the basic traffic flow that currently exists. He added that the issue will be factored into the study.

Airport traffic noise was an obvious concern with many people. One individual asked how that increased traffic flow could impact the current noise ordinance. Peters simply responded by saying that the study is researching the likelihood of more flights potentially interfering with the noise ordinance.

One person suggested that the noise ordinance could possibly be amended to accommodate additional flights, but the majority of the crowd was visibly opposed to the idea.

Another concern was that of terrorist attacks. A woman in the crowd noted there may be a heightened risk of terrorist activity if the airport opts to go international.

“Security assessment will consider the issue of drug intervention, crime in general and certainly the possibility of terror attacks, whether it is international or domestic,” Peters responded.

“It will definitely be evaluated in the assessment.”

The environment was a major con-

cern, as well. The jet pollution fallout was a huge factor with one resident.

“You ought to send somebody down to rub their fingers on our window sills from all the dirt and crud that gets dropped on the 4th and 5th districts, and some of the other districts, from the fallout from the jet pollution,” he said.

“I know the City has constantly said it doesn’t exist, but, believe me, it does.”

Running with the theme of environmental harm, one person thought about his children’s future and that of Long Beach. The man, recently having moved into the city, feels that the community needs to be more outspoken with its concerns.

“You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to figure it out– all you need to do is wake up at 6:00 in the morning and see the six, seven or eight jets being filled up in the community,” the father of two said. “And then think to yourself, ‘Why does my chest feel so tight?’ That’s all you need to do. It’s a basic, simple concept. Just move into Long Beach. We need to activate the community and the youth and have them speak out.” ✦ The next scheduled meeting with the Long Beach Airport and the Jacobs Engineering team’s input on the feasibility study will be on April 20 at the Long Beach Gas and Oil Auditorium, 2400 E. Spring St. The format of the meeting may change due to the audience turnout and reaction last Wednesday.

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The Aquarium of the Pacific recently unveiled the design of its new Pacific Visions wing, a 29,000-square-foot, two-story sustainable structure designed by the San Francisco-based architecture and design firm EHDD. The first major expansion project ever undertaken by the Aquarium, Pacific Visions will be a new focal point of the institution, providing facilities that integrate the arts and sciences while offering visitors innovative ways to understand our connections to Earth, the World Ocean and contemporary scientific research, according to Aquarium representatives.

Slated to open in late 2018, Pacific Visions is designed as a biomorphic structure that suggests the form of a whale and evokes the size, depth, variability, luminosity and biological diversity of the Pacific Ocean. The building will house a state-of-the-art immersive theater, expanded special exhibition and art galleries, and additional space for live animal exhibits.

It will provide a revitalized front plaza and exhibition hall with space for installations, performances and cultural events.

The Aquarium of the Pacific is developing the $53-million project as the second and final phase of a Campus Master Plan adopted in 2005. The plan’s aim is to enhance the institution’s role as a community gathering place where scientists, policymakers and the public can celebrate the inhabitants and ecosystems of the Pacific Ocean and explore today’s most important environmental issues. When completed, Pacific Visions will increase the institution’s audience capacity to 2 million visitors a year.

“Pacific Visions represents an unprecedented opportunity to help our growing audience examine the vital and changing relationship between humans and the World Ocean and choose paths to make that relationship sustainable,” said Dr. Jerry R. Schubel, Aquarium of the Pacific president & CEO. “We want our visitors to leave Pacific Visions feeling more deeply engaged with the living ocean, knowledgeable about the challenges that face it and us, and empowered to make better decisions and share their new understanding with others.”

Pacific Visions will incorporate a 300-seat immersive theater and dedicated art gallery, which will serve as a hub for the Aquarium’s cultural events and exhibitions integrating science, technology and the arts.

It will also incorporate a range of technologies and media design developed by Emmy Award-winning Cortina Productions. Digital exhibits using real-time data will enable the Aquarium to address breaking scientific discoveries and current and emerging environmental topics.

When visitors leave the Aquarium, they will be able to remain connected and share the experience through the Pacific Visions app with friends and family, according to a press release from the Aquarium.

“Institutions like the Aquarium of the Pacific serve a vital role in helping us understand– and better care for– the world around us,” said U.S. Congressmember Alan Lowenthal, who serves California’s 47th District. “In just a short time, the Aquarium of the Pacific has redefined the modern aquarium. It has become a leading force in educating the next generation about the im-

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A rendering shows what the exterior of the new Pacific Visions wing at the Aquarium of the Pacific will look like. Pacific Visions is the first major expansion project ever undertaken by the Aquarium.

portance of the ocean and scientific research, fostering a community of students, families, friends, and scientific experts who learn together. I

look forward to seeing how the new Pacific Visions wing will broaden that community and reinforce our collective responsibility to build a

more sustainable future.”

Members of the public can support this project by making an online donation at aquariumofpacific.

org/news/pacificvisions and on site while visiting the Aquarium.

Source: Aquarium of the Pacific

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He began his talk with a description of the Institute, which he said the current president of USC– Max Nikias– created to specifically focus on the US-China relationship.

“There are think tanks who do some of this, and... basically every university has some kind of China program, or at least it should,” Dube said. “But what makes our program unique– different from a think tank– is no think tank has a film school, no think tank has a school of medicine, no think tank has a program in public health. And so, we have people working on how China matters in all these different areas.”

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He added that China has far surpassed the US in its negative environmental impacts.

Another similarity Dube pointed out is that the two nations spend more on militaries than any other country– comprising about half of all military expenditures worldwide.

“So, our two countries have a disproportionate impact on the world,” he said. “That’s why we’ve created this US-China Institute– to try to address those issues and to increase American understanding.”

Using chéngyǔ, or Chinese idioms, as a framework, Dube’s speech highlighted how economic issues are connected to political concerns, other issues between the US and China, and between China, its people, and neighbors near and far.

One idiom he cited originated in India, he said, and it refers to the notion of “trying to get a sense of something big with incomplete information,” such as blind men trying to figure out what an elephant is.

“I want to emphasize that, in fact, if you are blind, that doesn’t mean that you are limited any more than anyone else is. We use this expression because all of us have incomplete information,”

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31. The Signal Tribune will update the amounts next week when campaign donations will be explored.

Committee name: Long Beach Firefighters PAC, Local 372 Type of committee: State general-purpose committee with reported independent expenditures Amount spent to support candidates for city council (latest available reports dated through March 24) Dee Andrews (6th District) $8,324.49 Al Austin (8th District) $8,765.16 Daryl Supernaw (4th District) $5,066.42 Fourth District Councilmember Supernaw was unopposed for his seat and will not need to run for re-election. The Long Beach Firefighters acknowledged that $5,066.42 has been spent on mailers and magnets sent to residents in gratitude of

Supernaw’s service.

Rex Pritchard, president of the Long Beach Firefighters, Local 372, in a phone interview said that the mailers to residents to thank Supernaw were “money well spent,” explaining that in non-election years, the firefighters union has sent positive mailers acknowledging city councilmembers, even if they are not running for office.

The firefighters union also spent more than $17,000 on mailers and magnets in support of Andrews and Austin, but those efforts specifically focused on support of their campaigns to run for office.

“They’re just extremely strong supporters of the fire department,” Pritchard said of Andrews and Austin, “and are making headway in convincing people that we need to begin to restore fire resources that have been cut during the Great Recession.”

Committee name: LA County Federation of Labor AFLCIO Council on Political Education

Type of committee: State general-purpose committee with reported independent expenditures Amount spent to support candidate for city council (latest available reports dated through March 30) Jeannine Pearce (2nd District) $18,957.69 LA County’s AFL-CIO sent out only a general statement about all of the candidates they supported.

“Our endorsed candidates,” said executive secretary-treasurer Rusty Hicks, “support issues that matter to Los Angeles’s growing economy such as affordable housing, good jobs, access to reliable transportation and a fair wage.”

Committee name: Los Angeles Police Officers Association PAC Type of committee: City general-purpose committee Amount spent to support candidates for city council (latest available reports dated through March 23)

LBUSD Board president elected chair of national urban schools group Dr. Felton Williams, school board president of Long Beach Unified School District, has been elected chair of the Council of the Great City Schools’ board of directors for a one-year term, according to the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). ​He will succeed Superintendent Richard Carranza of the San Francisco Unified School District, effective July 1, to lead the policymaking body of the national coalition representing 70 of the nation’s largest urban public school systems. The Council’s 140-member board is composed of the superintendent and a school board member from each of the districts.

Currently serving as the Council’s chair-elect, Williams moves up to head the board while Chancellor Kaya Henderson of the District of Columbia Public Schools will assume his post.

To round out the leadership team for the upcoming 2016-17 school year, Dr. Lawrence Feldman, school board member of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, was elected secretary-treasurer at the board’s meet-

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Committee name: Long Beach Citizens for Good Government Type of committee: City general-purpose committee with reported independent expenditures Amount spent to support candidates for city council (latest available reports dated through March 29) Joen Garnica (2nd District) $14,722.80 Wesley Turnbow (8th District) $13,989.62 Multiple calls and messages to the numbers listed on the campaign finance reports for this committee were not returned prior to press time. Many of the donors noted on the reports are corporate entities and business owners. ✦

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April 1, 2016 Crimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied) Thursday, March 24 4:29am DUI Long Beach Blvd./E.47th St. (suspect taken into custody) 8:23am Residential burglary 300 block E. PCH

Saturday, March 26 1:48am Battery 1100 block E. Wardlow Rd. 4:31am Robbery- commercial 1100 block E. PCH

3:45pm Non-injury hit-and-run Magnolia Ave./W. Willow St. 4pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2000 block Magnolia Ave.

11:56am Residential burglary 1000 block E. 36th St.

Monday, March 28 12:01am Grand theft- motor vehicle 1800 block Chestnut Ave.

4:11pm Battery 4300 block Atlantic Ave. 6:33pm Auto burglary 1900 block Maine Ave. 10:33pm Battery 2500 block Pasadena Ave.

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6pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 3800 block Gundry Ave. 10pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 3100 block Daisy Ave. Friday, March 25 12:44am Assault- not firearm 4900 block Oregon Ave.

7:15am Auto burglary 3700 block Country Club Dr. 12:35pm Auto burglary 3600 block Country Club Dr. 2:40pm Auto burglary 2000 Olive Ave. 3pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2100 block Magnolia Ave. 4pm Grand theft- motor vehicle E. 20th St./Pasadena Ave.

4:44pm Two assaults- not firearms Magnolia Ave./W. PCH 11:24pm Non-injury hit-and-run 4500 block Orange Ave.

1:31pm Injury hit-and-run Atlantic Ave./E. PCH

3:37pm Non-injury hit-and-run E. 19th St./Atlantic Ave.

1800 block San Francisco Ave.

Sunday, March 27 2am Grand theft- motor vehicle 3500 block Magnolia Ave. 4:26am Auto burglary Lemon Ave./E. 21st St.

8:37am Grand theft- motor vehicle 100 block E. Spring St. 8:53am Auto burglary 2500 block Elm Ave.

2:54am Assault- not firearm 2600 block Pacific Ave. 5:20am Residential burglary 300 block E. PCH

N O 5:52am DUI 700 block E. Burnett St. (suspect taken into custody) 6:49am Non-injury hit-and-run E. Carson St./Atlantic Ave.

10:41am Grand theft- motor vehicle 3500 block Long Beach Blvd.

6:22pm Auto burglary Locust Ave./W. Del Amo Bl. 9:57pm Two robberies- persons 100 block E. Willow St.

10:50am Auto burglary 1900 block E. Del Amo Bl.

Tuesday, March 29 2pm Residential burglary 1800 block E. Carson St.

10:59am Auto burglary 3800 block Olive Ave.

5pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 700 block E. 19th St.

3:35pm Non-injury hit-and-run 1000 block E. 21st St.

6pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 4000 Pasadena Ave.

3:53pm Assault- not firearm

6:56pm Assault- not firearm

Signal Tribune Friday, March 25 8:43am Possess controlled substance, paraphernalia Temple Ave./19th St. (suspect taken into custody)

100 block E. PCH 10:11pm Stolen vehicle recovered 2200 block Pine Ave. Wednesday, March 30 3:30am Grand theft- motor vehicle 100 block W. Del Amo Bl.

1:38pm Residential burglary 1700 block E. 28th St.

8:39am Residential burglary 4100 block Long Beach Blvd.

2:50pm Auto burglary 2000 block Cherry Ave.

11am Grand theft- motor vehicle 300 block E. 19th St.

Saturday, March 26 10:38am Petty theft, possess paraphernalia 1600 block E. Willow St. (suspect taken into custody)

(suspect taken into custody) 11:03am Identity theft 2000 block Cherry Ave. 11:15am Grand theft- motor vehicle 1000 block E. Willow St. 12:19pm Suspect #1 - possess unlawful paraphernalia & five misd. warrants, Suspect #2 - three misd. warrants. (suspects taken into custody) E. Willow St./Town Center W

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11:29am Residential burglary 3600 block Cedar Ave.

12:30pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2000 block Magnolia Ave.

10:43am Public intoxication 1800 block Cherry Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

5:27pm Commercial burglary, possess blank checks & two felony warrants.

900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect taken into custody)

6:02pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2100 block San Francisco Ave.

11:50am Petty theft 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect taken into custody)

Tuesday, March 29 6:08am Auto burglary 2500 block Gundry Ave.

6:44pm Battery 2200 block Lime Ave.

1pm Identity theft 2400 block Skyline Dr.

8:58am Auto burglary 1900 block Temple Ave.

7:01pm Auto burglary 100 block W. Eagle St.

2:42pm Petty theft 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect taken into custody)

10am Unauthorized use of ID to obtain credit E. PCH/Gladys Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

7:54pm Robbery- person 100 block E. Willow St.

4:24pm Battery 900 block E. 33rd St.

8:10pm Robbery- commercial 400 block W. PCH

5:27pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2300 block Orange Ave.

10:28pm Assault- not firearm 700 block W. Willow St. Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide Thursday, March 24 7:19am Auto burglary 1900 block Temple Ave.

Sunday, March 27 8:25am Auto burglary 1900 block Temple Ave. Monday, March 28 10:16am Possess controlled substance, paraphernalia 3200 block E. 19th St.

12:11pm Auto burglary 1900 block Raymond Ave. 5:52pm Inflict corporal injury on spouse 2700 block E. Willow St. (suspect taken into custody) Wednesday, March 30 11:08pm Possess paraphernalia, use access card account W/O consent 3300 block E. PCH (suspect taken into custody)

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TST5139 / 2016 032935 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: GRANDMA’S POTS AND STUFF, 5723 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805. Registrant: MARVIS YVONNE HARLIN, 5723 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company.

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

Signed: Marvis Yvonne Harlin.

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 10, 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: March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2016.

TST5138 / 2016 034659 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: LONG BEACH FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO., located at 729 E. Willow St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on July 2, 2010, original File No. 2010 0912468 in the County of Los Angeles. Registrant: 1. STEPHEN HUGUENIN, 2.

KATHIE MERFELD HUGUENIN, 9152 Stanford, Garden Grove, CA 92841. This business was conducted by: a Married Couple.

Signed: Stephen Huguenin. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 12, 2016. Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 11, 18, 25, & April 4, 2016.

TST5142 / Case No. NS031497.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90902.

PETITION OF Honor Brown.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: SHARREACE BALDWIN, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing a minor’s names as follows: Present Name: HONOR PHOENIX BROWN, to Proposed Name: HONOR PHOENIX BALDWIN BROWN. 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: April 8, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; 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: March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2016. ___//ss//___ Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk Dated: February 5, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES TST5143 / 2016 049421 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: UNIMART SEAFOOD MARKET, 11940 South St., Artesia, CA 90703. Registrant: A HARVE INC., 11940 South St., Artesia, CA 90703. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Arlyn Harve, President. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

The registrant began using this fictitious business name on April 1, 2011. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 1, 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: March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2016.

TST5149 - Trustee’s Sale T. S. No: L547803 CA Unit Code: L Loan No: RAMDEEN AP #1: 7212-021-043 2420 E. 28TH ST., NO. 3, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: ALEX RAMDEEN Recorded January 27, 2014 as Instr. No. 20140085203 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded December 9, 2015 as Instr. No. 2015-1544717 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. Said Deed of Trust describes the following property: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Legal Description The Land Referred To Herein Below Is Situated In The County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, And Is Described As Follows: Sub-Leasehold Interest In And To The Following Described Property: Parcel 1: Unit No 3, As Shown And Described In The Condominium Plan For Parcel Map No. 13812, Recorded On April 21,1981 As Instrument No. 81-396191, Official Records.

Parcel 2: An Undivided 1/11ths Interest As Tenant In Common In Parcel 1 Of Parcel Map No. 13812, In The City Of Signal Hill, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, As Per Map Recorded In Book 138, Page 65 Of Parcel Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. Except Therefrom Unit S 1 To 11 Inclusive, As Shown On The Condominium Plan Referred To In Parcel 1. Also Except Therefrom Any Interest In The Improvements Situated On Or Within The Project Property And Included As Part Of The Common Area Shown On Condominium Plan. Also Except Therefrom That Portion Thereof Lying Below A Plane Distant 500 Feet Below The Surface Of Said Land As Reserved By Signal Landmark, Inc., By Document Recorded

March 7, 1973 As Instrument No. 27, Of Official Records. Parcel 3 An Exclusive Easement For Automobile Parking Purposes Over That/Those Space(S) Designated In The Condominium Plan Referred To In Parcel 1.

Parcel 4: An Undivided 1/11ths Interest As Tenant In Common In The Improvements Situated On Or Within Parcel 1. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7212-021-043 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JANUARY 15, 2014. 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. 2420 E. 28TH ST., NO. 3, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).”

Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: APRIL 7, 2016, AT 10:30 A.M. *NEAR THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $22,013.60. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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 (888) 988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site: salestrack.tdsf. com, the file number assigned to this case L547803 L. 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: March 10, 2016 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee CRYSTAL ESPINOZA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (888) 988-6736 or you may access sales information at salestrack.tdsf.com, TAC# 990511 PUB: 03/18/16, 03/25/16, 04/01/16 TST5144 / Case No. YS028267.

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

PETITION OF Alfred Lester Busch.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: ALFRED LESTER BUSCH, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing HIS name as follows: Present Name: ALFRED LESTER BUSCH, to Proposed Name: ALFRED LESTER COKER. 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: May 20, 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: March 18, 25, & April 1, 8, 2016. ___//ss//___ Steven R. Van Sicklen, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: March 11, 2016 TST5145 / 2016 059923 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. SLEEP N SLING, 2. SILKY LASH, 1590 Rosecrans Ave. #D410, Manhattan , CA 90266. Registrant: TOKAMAK CORPORATION, 1590 Rosecrans Ave. #D410, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Tiffany Lunsford, CEO. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on March 1, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 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

April 1, 2016 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: March 18, 25, & April 1, 8, 2016.

TST5146 / 2016 053289 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. LONG BEACH CONDO MANAGEMENT, 2. LB CONDO MANAGEMENT, 3. LB CONDO MGT., 4. LBCONDO. COM, 2675 Junipero Ave. #700, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: LBCM, INC., 2675 Junipero Ave. #700, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Alain Silverston, CEO. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

The registrant began using this fictitious business name on March 1, 2006. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 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: March 18, 25, & April 1, 8, 2016.

TST5147 / 2016 062430 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: 1. CHARIS ENTERPRISES, 2.

CHARIS PLANNERS, 21640 Villa Pacifica Circle, Carson, CA 90745.

Registrants: 1. THOMAS BASSEY, 2. CHRYSETTE BASSEY, 21640 Villa Pacifica Circle, Carson, CA 90745. This business is conducted by: Copartners. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Thomas Bassey. 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 March 15, 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: March 18, 25, & April 1, 8, 2016.

TST5148 / 2016 062445 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: CHARIS WEDDINGS & MARRIAGE OFFICIATION, 21640 Villa Pacifica Circle, Carson, CA 90745. Registrant: REV. THOMAS BASSEY, 21640 Villa Pacifica Circle, Carson, CA 90745. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Rev. Thomas Bassey. 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 March 15, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious

April 1, 2016 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: March 18, 25, & April 1, 8, 2016.

TST 5151 TRUSTEES SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005459904 Title Order No.: 150213871 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/30/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0728099 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: VINCENT J. MARSIGLIA AND BEKKI K. COX-MARSIGLIA, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/22/2016 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1919 DAWSON AVENUE, SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA 90755 APN#: 7216-015-009 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $294,488.90. 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 be-

PUBLIC NOTICES ing 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005459904. 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 03/18/2016 NPP0276241 To: SIGNAL TRIBUNE 03/25/2016, 04/01/2016, 04/08/2016 TST 5150 TRUSTEES SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000004988416 Title Order No.: 150007136 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/01/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0951163 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JOHN G. HUGHES III AND CHRISTINA TAYLOR ANTONIO, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized

by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/22/2016 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1460 EAST WILLOW STREET #212, SIGNAL HILL,

CALIFORNIA 90755 APN#: 7211026-064 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $448,937.75. 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004988416. 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN-

FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 03/18/2016 NPP0276239 To: SIGNAL TRIBUNE 03/25/2016, 04/01/2016, 04/08/2016 TST5152 / 2016 069725 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: IT’S A PLEASURE, 367 Manila Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814. Registrant: 1. DAVID L. ARNEY, 2. SHARON L. ARNEY, 367 Manila Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: David L. Arney. 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 March 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: March 25, & April 1, 8, 15, 2016.

TST5153 / 2016 056053 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. RUG IT, 2. RUG IT CLEANING, 65 Pine Ave. Suite 729, Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrant: RUG’IT, INC., 65 Pine Ave. Suite 729, Long Beach, CA 90802.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Isaac Salgado, President. 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 1, 2011.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 8, 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: March 25, & April 1, 8, 15, 2016.

TST5154 / 2016 065570 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MAUNA LOA APARTMENTS, 2000 West Pacific Ave., West Covina, CA 91790. Registrant: BETTY T. CHU, 1303 Avocado Ave., Ste. 260, Newport Beach, CA 92660. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Betty T. Chu. 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 September 22, 2008. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 17, 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: March 25, & April 1, 8, 15, 2016.

TST 5156 Trustees Sale T.S. No. 017476-CA APN: 7211030-071 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 9/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 4/26/2016 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/29/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2175221, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: COREY D. SYLVE, A SINGLE MAN 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1517 E 23RD ST APT B 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, 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: $768,178.48 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.

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ee 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) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.

STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 017476-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 TST 5157 Name Change TST5157 / Case No. NS031864.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

April 1, 2016

CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802.

PETITION OF Christina Marie Kier.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: CHRISTINA MARIE KIER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing HER name as follows: Present Name: CHRISTINA MARIE KIER, to Proposed Name: SARYN CHRISTINA MORRIONE. 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: May 10, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. 26. 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: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. ___//ss//___ Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: March 29, 2016

NEWS Public invited to ecosystem restoration feasibility study kick-off meeting The next opportunity for public comment will be a follow-up participatory workshop to elicit viewpoints on various habitat restoration measures, including breakwater modifications, with key stakeholder groups including residents, ports, marine biologists and surfers. The

public’s input will provide valuable insights into the development of potential study solutions. The date, time, and location of this meeting will be made available soon, city officials said.

“This study will present opportunities to improve the East San Pedro

Bay, as well as challenges to ensure that homes and other infrastructure are protected,” said 3rd District Long Beach Councilmember Suzie Price. “I look forward to seeing the data and proposals moving forward with guidance from the experts.”

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“Over the course of the next three years, the City will work closely with the Army Corps to evaluate ecosystem restoration models, ways to increase tidal circulation and the potential for improving the user experience in the Bay,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “This study is an important opportunity for the City, and I want to encourage residents to come out and learn about the process.”

The purpose of the study is to provide a plan for restoring and improving the aquatic ecosystem structure and function for increased habitat biodiversity within East San Pedro Bay. The study has two primary objectives: restore aquatic habitat, such as kelp, rocky reef, coastal wetlands and other types of marine life of sufficient quality and quantity to support diverse resident and migratory species; and improve water circulation sufficient to support and sustain aquatic habitat within East San Pedro Bay. The first public meeting will take place in two sessions, from 2pm to 4pm and from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, April 7 at the Bixby Park Community Center, 130 Cherry Ave. The same information will be presented during each session; participants only need to attend once.

The purpose of the first meeting is for the Army Corps to seek public input on problems, objectives, opportunities and constraints.

The Army Corps will also explain the plan formulation process. The meeting is the Army Corps’ official public-scoping meeting in compliance with NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) and CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act).

“With this study, we have the opportunity to use advances in science and technology to identify an ecosystem restoration solution that can improve the overall health of the East San Pedro Bay, as well as protect our maritime partners at the Port of Long Beach,” said Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal.

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Members of the U.S.China People’s Friendship Association listen to a lecture given by Clayton Dube, executive director of the USC US-China Institute at the Annenberg School, at Forbidden City restaurant on March 26. Pictured, from far left, are: Hazel Wallace, program coordinator for the Association; Richard Yu, vice president of the Association; and John Jung, author of multiple books on Chinese-American people.

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