August 26, 2016

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August 26, 2016

New law to protect juveniles caught in prostitution Long Beach police already knew the painful truth behind child exploitation.

CJ Dablo Staff Writer

There had already been a turning point a few years ago when the Long Beach Police Department was told that officers could arrest pimps for human-trafficking crimes. However, Sgt. Eric Hooker, who serves in the police’s vice field-investigations section, described in a phone interview another critical moment for his department. They needed to ask an important question: Why were prostitutes selling themselves on the street in the first place?

“And it sounds like such a basic premise,” Hooker said, “but before then, there was no need to talk to them about it, because all we were doing was arresting them.” He explained that prostitutes had not previously been considered victims of human-trafficking crimes. With the change in law, pimps were now more often being called “traffickers.”

The sergeant recalled one adult woman they interviewed. They decided to just talk to a prostitute and assure her that she wouldn’t be arrested, that the police just wanted to know

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The Long Beach Police Department was one of the early participants in a pilot program in LA County that aims to treat– rather than arrest– juveniles involved with prostitution. On Aug. 24, lawmakers passed SB 1322, a California Senate bill that will essentially deal with these minors as victims of human trafficking, not criminals.

her story and get her help.

“And before she even uttered a word,” Hooker said, “she started crying, which took us back because we weren’t prepared to hear the story she was about to tell us.” The woman described how her trafficker would beat her, choke her until she became unconscious and manipulate her with death threats if she were to leave him.

Hooker said that the police applied the human-trafficking law to get a conviction and helped her out of her lifestyle so that she could move to another part of the state. This was their very first time to try talking to a victim who used to be only known as a prostitute.

“I always tell people we were lucky,” Hooker said, “in that our first case we were successful because it was a great lesson for me and for my detectives to see that, ‘Hey, there is

so much more when you start peeling back the layers of what’s going on out here than just someone performing an act of prostitution for a certain amount of money.’”

While the human-trafficking law has been on the books now for a couple of years, there have still been other fights among legislators to pass laws to protect those who have been exploited through prostitution.

SB 1322, a state bill submitted by Calif. Sen. Holly Mitchell, aims to decriminalize prostitution for kids under 18. As of this week, the bill passed both the State Senate and Assembly.

LA County Supervisor Don Knabe had been strongly advocating for the bill. He has argued that arresting minors involved with prostitution unfairly brands them as sex workers. Knabe argued that authorities should be con-

centrating on getting help for kids, not treating them as criminals. As of press time, SB 1322 was on its way from the State Legislature to Gov. Jerry Brown’s office for his approval.

“I don’t think anyone really realizes, until you talk to a survivor, the hell that these young girls have had to go through,” Knabe said in a phone interview. He added that the County Board of Supervisors had worked with the LA County Department of Probation to develop the First Responder Protocol. The Long Beach Police Department and two other agencies were first recruited to buy into a new way of dealing with juveniles involved with prostitution. Instead of arresting a young man or woman, officers would contact a specific response team– that included an advocate– who promised to arrive and help the victim

within 90 minutes.

For Supervisor Knabe, there were plenty of reasons why it was so important to ensure that juveniles could feel comfortable with so-called “wrap-around services,” those advocates who offer resources to young victims to help them leave the life of a sex worker.

The development of a new protocol required many of those involved on both sides of the law to exercise a little faith when it began in 2014. The Long Beach Police Department had to trust that a response team headed by the County would actually show up to help the police department within 90 minutes. The kids would have to believe police officers would not arrest them and that they could trust the peosee PROSTITUTION page 18

‘It’s the 21 Weeks to Prepare, but on steroids’ SH City Council’s Hazard Mitigation Plan contract was updated to minimize impact of natural disasters.

Sebastian Echeverry Staff Writer

Hazard plan On Aug. 23, the Signal Hill City Council voted to update its Hazard

Mitigation Plan service contract with Emergency Planning Consultants Inc. The plan is a response to the Federal Disaster Management Act of 2000, which requires all local, county and state governments to have a system in place.

Having a Hazard Mitigation Plan in effect also allows the City to receive potential federal funding for natural-disaster relief.

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“It’s the ‘21 Weeks to Prepare,’ but on steroids and on a larger scale,” Langston said, making a comparison to the Red Cross’s weekly emergency preparation program.

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Inc. has advised at least 25 city governments on emergency planning, including Signal Hill, according to Langston. The San Diego-based consulting company landed a $25,000 contract with the City.

The plan considers earthquakes and floods, such as the recent flooding in Louisiana, as natural disasters. However, Councilmember Edward Wilson questioned if wildfires were viewed as natural hazards under the mitigation

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City Manager Charlie Honeycutt reassured the councilmember that the plan recognizes the oil production and operations that are ongoing in the city.

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AUGUST 26, 2016

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A local nonprofit is seeking adults for its teen mentoring program.

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

Adults with a little time on their hands and the desire to make a difference in a kid’s life are being sought for a local program that matches atrisk teens with mentors.

Power 4 Youth, an academic mentoring program for middle-school students, will host a no-obligation information meeting for prospective volunteers on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 6:30pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 370 Junipero Ave., one of the five community sites the organization operates.

Each mentor meets weekly, oneon-one with a student at a Power 4 Youth site, and free training and support are provided for all mentors throughout the year.

“Mentoring provides youths facing adversity with someone who cares about them, shows them that they are valued and assures them they can achieve their highest potential,” said Samana Budhathoki, Power 4 Youth match supervisor. “Yet, one in three young people will grow

up without a mentor. Therefore, I urge people to offer 1.5 hours of their week to build the future of our community and our youths.”

Budhathoki, who recruits, matches, supports and retains students and mentor-volunteers, is beginning her second year with the organization. She said Power 4 Youth began as a project of a local Presbyterian church in 1998.

“They had sold a property and put the money into a foundation to reach out to the neighborhood. Power 4 Youth was initiated as an idea of two pastors who thought of helping middle-school kids that were struggling at school,” Budhathoki said. “We officially started in 1999 with six kids and six mentors. We gradually grew our numbers, but in 2008 the recession hit the nation, and it highly impacted the churches as well. So, they had to lay the program off.”

However, because they still had 35 kids and mentors in the program, Val Parker, the program’s executive director and founder, decided to establish Power 4 Youth as an independent 501c(3) nonprofit organization.

Today, Power 4 Youth operates mentoring sites at five different churches– three in Long Beach, one in Lakewood and one in Bellflower.

The nonprofit requires mentors

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Ivan Garibay (left), a middle-school student, receives academic help from his mentor, Tom Hoehn, as part of the local Power 4 Youth program, which pairs at-risk teens with adult mentors.

to attend a no-obligation orientation meeting, where they learn details of the program and its structure, get a quick training on what to expect and how to work with teens and have their questions answered.

“We also hold an in-call interview– as a follow-up to the orientation– where we discuss the needs and preference of the mentors,” Budhathoki said. “Then, we do a Depart-

ment of Justice background check before they officially start. In addition, we necessitate the mentors to provide us with a copy of their driver’s license and proof of insurance.”

The students are mostly found through referrals by school counselors and/or case managers, but others come from social-service organization referrals, word of mouth, online searches and occa-

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“Youths are looking for support and guidance,” Budhathoki said.

“They want someone to care and not give up on them. This new school year, we hope to uplift the lives of more youth in our community, so the need for volunteers is greater than ever before.”

Although Power 4 Youth provides support for mentors throughout the school year, the organization places particular emphasis on what it calls the closure process at the end of a school year or if a mentor knows the mentoring relationship will be coming to an end. Budhathoki said this process is one of the most important phases in mentoring because it establishes a stepping stone to other relationships in a student’s life.

“If not done properly, it may lead to feelings of rejection and abandonment, especially if you are working with at-risk youths, who have experienced loss of a parent or loved ones, incarceration issues at home, the uncertainty of a home struggling with drugs or alcohol, or spent time in foster care,” Budhathoki said.

She added that the closure process serves many purposes, including providing the opportunity to celebrate success and look back at growth and positive time spent together.

“It opens up a perspective for both students and mentors to look back on each other’s involvement and identify the benefits out of the time spent together,” she said. “The pairs get a chance to say ‘thank you’ or ‘goodbye.’ For most of our youths who are at-risk, this may be something new to learn. A planned closure allows the student to have a sense of stability and security, which may not be a common occurrence for most of our youths. It is a way of showing or role-modeling to them that not all relationships have to end in a negative way.”

Lastly, from the program’s point of view, Budhathoki said, it serves as a formal endpoint and a tool for tracking, evaluation and improvement.

One individual who is quite familiar with the organization’s process is Lynohila Ward, who, during her undergraduate studies, served as Power 4 Youth’s site supervisor and administrative assistant, but then, after observing the benefits to both the youth and adults, became more directly involved in mentoring students. She officially became a mentor three years ago.

“After witnessing the life-changing impact the volunteers had on the youth– and the youth had on the volsee MENTORING page 18

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OPINION

SIGNAL TRIBUNE

AUGUST 26, 2016

Ed. note– Signal Tribune publisher is taking the week off from her column but will return in the next issue.

Fall care for a healthier, better looking lawn

COMMENTARIES

Protecting yourself from IRS scams

By Melinda Myers Gardening expert

By the Signal Hill Police Department

The Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) would like residents and business owners to be aware about possible IRS scams. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text message, or social media channels to request personal or financial information. This includes requests for PINs, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.

Criminals may attempt to obtain your personal or financial information through “phishing.” Phishing is a scam typically carried out through unsolicited emails and/or websites that pose as legitimate sites and lure unsuspecting victims to provide their personal or financial information.

Additionally, criminals have

made aggressive and threatening phone calls impersonating IRS agents. They often threaten police arrest, deportation or license revocation. In some cases, they have even set up schemes saying you may be entitled to a huge refund.

In January 2016, the treasury inspector general for tax administration announced that they have received reports of roughly 896,000 fraudulent contacts since October 2013 and have become aware of over 5,000 victims who have collectively paid over $26.5 million as a result of the scam.

Here are five things the scammers often do but the IRS will not do. Any one of these five things is a tell-tale sign of a scam.

The IRS will never:

• Call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill.

• Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.

• Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card.

• Ask for credit- or debit-card numbers over the phone.

• Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and you suspect fraud, please call the SHPD at (562) 989-7200 or the IRS at 800-829-1040.

Avoid a dormant butt when heading back to school

By Kathleen Hale Chair-Free Project Founder

The school months mean sitting hour upon hour each day in classrooms and then at desks while studying. All of this sitting can be dangerous to students’ health. Here are 10 tips for them to avoid hours of sitting that can lead to a various health problems, including dormant butt syndrome.

Sit and stand Don’t stay sitting for too long. Prolonged sitting can have serious negative consequences on your health, regardless of your age or how much you exercise. In particular, college students can be at risk for developing life-threatening blood clots after hours of sitting and cramming for a test. To help remember to get out of your chair, clear a space on your dresser where you can place your laptop or textbooks.

Stand up to study at least every 45 minutes so you can get the blood flowing again.

There’s an app for that If you need a reminder to get on your feet, there’s an app for that. Several actually. Check out Stand Up! or Stand App. These apps will remind you when you’ve been inactive for too long and some even reward you when you move!

Walk and study Flashcards have been shown to be one of the best ways to retain information. They’re also a great way to study while walking. Make some flashcards for a class where you need to do a lot of memorization. Then set out for a walk where you test yourself on the flashcards or invite a friend from class to quiz each other.

study at first. Then take a walk with a friend in class and quiz each other before an upcoming test. Find a tall counter in the dining room to do some reading.

Deep breathing Studying can be stressful, and stress can make you sick. To help calm yourself when facing a big test, learn some deep-breathing practices to help relax the body.

Look up Staring down at your computer screen can be a literal pain the neck. Neck pain can lead to headaches and interfere with your productivity. One of the best ways to avoid neck strain is to make sure you are not craning your neck downward while looking at the computer screen. If you have a monitor, place it at eye level. If you use a laptop, get a riser for it or even a couple reams of paper to raise it up to eye level.

Shoulders back Look around the computer lab on campus and you’ll see most people sitting with shoulders slouched inward. Not only can this position lead to hunched posture, it also can physically drain your energy. To avoid it, roll your shoulders back and then shrug them both up to your ears. Drop your shoulders down and release your breath.

Mix up your environment Research shows that changing your physical surroundings can help you better remember what you are studying in those different environments.

Use this evidence as an excuse to get up and move. Sit in the library to

Move it, move it Sometimes your body needs a serious wake-up call.

When you have been sitting in one place studying for a long time, you often need some spark to get going.

Stand up, turn on some music and get moving. Jumping jacks, dancing or just jumping around can help to re-energize you.

Get down Outfit your dorm room or apartment with a comfy rug or big pillows. Spend some study time sitting on the floor. Floor-sitting can help you open your hips, reduce back pain and give you a chance to stretch your muscles.

Stand in class If you’re in an auditorium-size classroom, you might have the ability to stand quietly in the back of 300 other heads staring at the podium. It won’t draw any attention to you, and if it’s one of those three-hour-long night classes, you’ll feel much more energized and alert during the class.

Kathleen Hale is the founder of ChairFree Project, a health movement to get people standing, walking and moving instead of sitting in chairs. For more information, visit chairfreeproject.com.

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As summer fades into fall, it is time to help lawns recover from summer stress and prepare for the winter ahead.

Continue to mow your lawn as long as it continues to grow. Grow cool-season grasses like bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches tall. Warm season grasses like bermudagrass, carpetgrass, centipedegrass and zoysia should be grown at one to two inches tall while St. Augustine should a bit higher, two to three inches, for best results. Taller grass is better able to compete with weeds. And there is no need to cut it shorter for the health of your lawn.

Mow often, removing no more than one third the total height. Leave these short clippings on the lawn.

They will quickly break down, adding organic matter, moisture and nutrients to the soil.

And, as you mow, you can take care of all those fall leaves at the same time. Shred the fall leaves and allow them to remain on the lawn. As long as you can see the leaf blades through the shredded leaves, your lawn will be fine. And just like the clippings, they add nutrients and organic matter to the soil.

Fertilize your lawn with a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer like Milorganite (milorganite.com). University research has shown that fall fertilization is the most beneficial practice for home lawns. Less disease problems and slower weed growth means your lawns– not the weeds and pests – benefit from the nutrients. Fall fertilization also helps lawns recover from the stresses of summer because it encourages deep roots and denser growth that can better compete with weeds and tolerate disease and insects.

Those in colder regions growing cool-weather bluegrass, fescue and perennial ryegrass should fertilize around Labor Day and sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving, but before the ground freezes.

Homeowners in warmer climates growing warm-season grasses like centipede, Bermuda and zoysia should fertilize around Labor Day. Apply a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer then and in early October if overseeding the lawn. Make sure the last fall application is at least one ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

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month prior to the average first-killing frost. Fertilizing later can result in winter damage.

Weeds often gain a foothold in the lawn during the stressful summer months. A healthy lawn is the best defense. Even with proper care, weeds can bully their way into the lawn. Try digging, root and all, to remove small populations of weeds. Weeding can be a great tension reducer and physical workout.

If this isn’t possible, consider spot-treating weeds or problem areas with a broadleaf weedkiller. Those looking for more organic options may want to try one of the more eco-friendly products with the active ingredient Fehedta or Hedta. Whether using traditional or environmentally friendly products, read and follow label directions carefully. All these products are plant killers and can cause damage to other plants if not applied properly.

Fall, when the lawn is actively growing, is the best time to core aerate or dethatch northern lawns suffering from thatch build-up or compacted soil. Thatch is a layer of partially decomposed dead grass plants that prevents water and nutrients from reaching the grass roots. Use a dethatching machine to remove thatch layers greater than one half an inch.

Or core aerate the lawn to create openings in the thatch layer and help reduce soil compaction to encourage root growth and allow water and nutrients to infiltrate the soil.

Overseeding your lawn in the fall helps increase thickness and improves the overall health and appearance of the lawn. For best results, overseed directly after aerating.

Begin implementing some of these strategies, and soon you’ll be on your way to a healthier, better looking lawn for the coming growing season.

Gardening expert Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV and radio segments. Visit melindamyers.com.

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AUGUST 26, 2016

Local chefs to cook with ‘rescued’ food for fundraiser Food Finders, a local food rescue organization, is organizing a Chefs to the Rescue fundraising event for Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 6pm to 9pm at the Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave. in Bixby Knolls.

For the event, Food Finders is challenging prominent local chefs to create tasting samples and small plates made from perfectly edible and safe rescued, recovered or repurposed food that otherwise would end up being tossed away.

“With 40 percent of perfectly edible food ending up in our local landfills, and yet one in four of our neighbors considered ‘food insecure’, we felt this was an opportunity to host a fun event that calls attention to those disturbing statistics and celebrate local chefs’ creativity at the same time,” said Patti Larson, executive director of Food Finders. “We chose this theme for our annual fall fundraiser because it’s not only timely, but aligns perfectly with our mission of reducing not only hunger but food waste.”

Participating chefs include: Chef Andrew Gruel, founder of

Slapfish restaurants and co-host of the SoCal Restaurant Show on Angels Radio AM830 Chef Eric Samaniego, Michael’s on Naples, Long Beach Chef Philip Pretty, Restauration, Long Beach Chef Arthur Gonzalez, Panxa Cocina and Roe Seafood, Long Beach Chef Brad Neumann, Taste WineBeer-Kitchen, Long Beach Chef “T” Visoth Ouk and Chef Martin Zamora, The Federal Bar, Long Beach Chef Paul Buchanan, Primal Alchemy Catering, Long Beach Chef Ernesto Hernandez, Tortilla Joe’s, Downtown Disney Chef Timothy McDowell, Catal, Downtown Disney Additional chef participants will be announced soon.

Tickets are $45 per guest or $80 per couple and are available for advance purchase at foodfinders. org/events/chefs-to-the-rescuefall-fundraiser.

Tickets are limited and expected to sell out quickly, according to the organization.

Source: Food Finders

Port to accept applications for community sponsorship program The Port of Long Beach will accept applications for its community sponsorship program during the month of September.

The Harbor Department provides sponsorship funds to “socially responsible local groups” for community events and activities that also help to inform residents about the port while making Long Beach a better place to live and work, according to officials.

Sponsorship funding requests will be accepted from Thursday, Sept. 1 through Friday, Sept. 30.

The next call for applications will be in March.

Applicants are advised to plan ahead for their events–after the application period closes, it will take about 45 days before recommendations will be sent to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for a decision. It is expected

that funding will be announced in mid-November. There is no restriction on organizations that have received past awards. Applicants are judged on how they can help the Port inform the community of the many ways the Port of Long Beach is an integral part of the city.

In May, Harbor Commissioners awarded 83 sponsorships totaling $359,795 to community organizations representing the arts, environment, social justice and historic preservation. During the current fiscal year ending Sept.

30, the Port gave $737,995 to community groups.

For more information on the Port’s sponsorship program and to apply, visit polb.com/sponsorships.

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SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED What Veteran counseling events Who Presented by the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans When Friday, Aug. 26 from 8am to 4pm Where 2805 South St. More Info The nonprofit Disabled American Veterans will provide counseling and assistance to veterans who wish to be informed about specific benefits or services for which they may be eligible. All help is free for veterans and members of their families. Call Thomas at (310) 477-2530.

COUCH POTATO? What Health lecture Who Hosted by Community Hospital Long Beach When Friday, Aug. 26 at noon Where Community Hospital Long Beach, CHLB Auditorium, 1720 Termino Ave. More Info Pat Galvin, with Community Hospital Long Beach, will present an hour-long lecture entitled “Medicine, Munchies and Movies,” which will focus on maintaining a healthy mind and fitness level. The presentation will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A. A screening of Labor Day, starring Kate Winslet, will be featured after the event. Free lunch will be provided. Call (562) 933-1650 to register.

BUN-RUN FUN What “Bun Run” event Who Hosted by Long Beach Polytechnic High School cross country teams When Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8am to 10am Where Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Ave. More Info The three-mile Bun-Run event will raise funds for the school’s cross country teams. A pancake breakfast will be served from 8:30am to 10am. Tickets for the event are $5. Call Carmen at (562) 712-7272.

WALK THE WALK What Walking tour Who Led by Long Beach Heritage When Saturday, Aug. 27 at 9:30am Where Meet at Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle More Info Participants will explore the Victorian Queen Anne Bembridge House and other landmarks around Wilmore City, the first residential development in Long Beach. The tour will be more than two hours. Cost is $15 and is payable through PayPal at lbheritage.org.

A LOT ON YOUR PLATE What 4th Annual Fruit and Veggie Party Who Presented by the City of Long Beach When Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10am to 1pm Where Health Department’s Central Facilities Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1133 Rhea St. More Info The community is invited to access health and nutrition information and sample healthy recipes featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables during the event. Attendees will be able to tour the Long Beach Peace Garden and participate in physical activities. Email Lara at lara.turnbull@ longbeach.gov.

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE What Human trafficking workshop Who Presented by the Long Beach Community Improvement League (LBCIL) When Saturday, Aug. 27 from 1pm to 5pm Where LBCIL Signal Hill Center, 2399 California Ave. More Info LBCIL is partnering with the Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) and the Iranian Psychological Association of America (IPAA) to present a workshop that will feature psychologists with expertise in the topic of human trafficking. Email admin@ lbcil.org or call (562) 951-3500.

LIVE, FROM LONG BEACH, IT’S… What Saturday Night Alive musical event Who Presented by nonprofit Steel Magnolias When Saturday, Aug. 27 from 5:30pm to 10pm Where Hotel Maya, 700 Queensway Dr. More Info Saturday Night Alive: The Musical will feature parodies of local celebrities and will include singing, dancing and various performances. The event will have a cocktail reception. The proceeds will benefit children with developmental, behavioral and learning challenges and other special needs. Cost is $225. Visit eventbrite.com and type in “Saturday Night Alive” in the search bar. Call (562) 331-8007 or visit thesteelmagnolias.org.

EGGS WITH THE ELKS What Monthly breakfast Who Hosted by the Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888 When Sunday, Aug. 28 from 8am to 11:30am Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.

More Info The breakfast will be open to the public at $6.50 per person. The meal includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles, orange juice and coffee. Email Jim at jimgun11@ gmail.com.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? What “Finding your ancestors” workshop Who Presented by the Long Beach Branch NAACP When Sunday, Aug. 28 at 3pm Where Ernest McBride Park Community Center, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. More Info Author Aaron Day will present a workshop that will discuss a person’s family history and medical history. Email mnaacp@gmail.com.

STICK YOUR NECK OUT What Turtle trek Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands When Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8am Where Meet at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street More Info The two-hour tour will educate attendees about birds, such as sea eagles, king fishers and burrowing owls, who inhabit the area. Ecologists will also lead participants through salt marshes for a glimpse of endangered sea turtles. The walk is appropriate for those ages 7 and up.

Closed-toe shoes are required. RSVP by emailing Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.

GRANTING WISHES What Public information night Who Hosted by the Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association When Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 6pm Where Long Beach Community Foundation Nonprofit Center, 3515 Linden Ave. More Info The Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association recently announced the opening of its 2016-17 grant cycle and will provide information during the meeting about the grant process and its analysis by trustees.

Attendees will be able to ask questions. Call Tara at (562) 435-9033.

READ MY LIPS What Free lip-reading classes Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America When Wednesday, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 9:30am to 11:30am; Monday, Sept. 12, 19 and 26 from 10am to noon Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave. More Info Both Monday and Wednesday class sessions will resume with a series of beginner lessons. No formal registration. Call (562) 438-0597.

LEGAL EAGLE What Monthly meeting Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated When Saturday, Sept. 10 at 9:30am Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr. More Info The guest speaker for the meeting will John C. Eastman, an American law professor and constitutional law scholar. RSVP by emailing LBRWF@gmail.com or calling (562) 493-4125 and leaving a message. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests and includes breakfast.

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MEET, GREET AND EAT What Monthly meeting Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Long Beach Branch When Saturday, Sept. 10 at 9:30am Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave. More Info Mitra Baghdadi, AAUW member and CSULB Anthropology Department administrative coordinator, will present her views on Iranian women in today’s world.

Food and beverages will be served. Vegetarian options are available upon request. The cost of the luncheon is $22.

RSVP to Lee by emailing lee.tsao@hotmail.com.

SOMETHING TO SINK YOUR TEETH INTO What Monthly meeting Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society When Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7pm Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave. More Info The meeting feature a discussion on the 2000 novel White Teeth by British author Zadie Smith. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book in advance. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or call (562) 595-0081.

AND THEY’RE OFF! What Derby Day at the Races event Who Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach When Saturday, Sept. 17 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm Where Los Alamitos Race Course, 4961 Katella Ave. More Info The event will include racing, all-you-can-eat Southern food and drinks. Proceeds will benefit the children of the Boys & Girls Clubs. Attendees are encouraged to wear hats and bowties. Admission is $100 per adult and $35 per children (12 and under). RSVP by Sept. 15. Visit eventbrite.com and search “Derby Day At The Races.”

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Pollution study reveals impacts of terminal congestion on air quality Pollution around the Port of Long Beach has been dramatically cut over the last decade, however, according to a recent study, lingering effects from ships at anchor in early 2015 impacted air quality last year.

The 2015 annual inventory of port-related air emissions, conducted by an independent consultant, found the port’s aggressive actions to curtail pollution have decreased diesel particulate matter by 84 percent since 2005, a slight decrease from the 85-percent reduction reported in 2014. Sulfur oxides were 97-percent lower, the same level reported in 2014. Smog-forming nitrogen oxides and greenhouse gases were down 48 percent and 14 percent, respectively, compared to the 50-percent and 21-percent numbers, respectively, in the prior year. Meanwhile, annual container traffic increased 7 percent, or 296,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), during the same period.

Port officials attributed the rise in emissions to the unusual number of vessels at anchor due to terminal congestion through the first quarter of 2015. While at anchor, ships use auxiliary engines to run essential systems instead of plugging into shore electrical power available at berth.

“The latest emissions inventory shows the effects of last year’s con-

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Although pollution around the Port of Long Beach has been cut in the last decade, a recent study shows that lingering effects from ships at anchor in early 2015 impacted air quality last year.

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quality since 2005 have included the Clean Trucks Program, low-sulfur fuel regulations for ships, increased use of shore power for cargo ships and the Port’s Green Flag Vessel Speed Reduction Program. The cleaner air is lowering risks in surrounding areas for cancers and other serious illnesses such as asthma and chronic lung disease, according to officials, who added that the port remains focused on continued reductions through increased use of on-dock rail, use of advanced technologies and joint efforts with the Port of Los Angeles on supply-chain optimization and development of the next update to the Clean Air Action Plan.

The annual “emissions inventory” is reviewed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board and South Coast Air Quality Management District.

The Clean Air Action Plan, initially created in 2006 and currently entering the third iteration of the Plan, outlines strategies to significantly reduce pollution from ships, locomotives, trucks, terminal equipment and harbor craft that move cargo.

For the complete emissions inventory conducted by independent consultants, visit polb.com/emissions.

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Assembly passes climate bill linked to other legislation The California State Assembly passed Senate Bill 32 (Pavley) this week to establish in law a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. However, the act will only take effect if Assembly Bill 197 of the 2015–16 Regular Session is enacted and becomes effective on or before Jan. 1, 2017, per the conditions of the bill.

Nevertheless, some are praising the passage of SB32 as a victory for climate-change advocates.

According to Sen. Fran Pavley, who authored the bill, in approving SB 32, the Assembly has acted to codify the target spelled out in Gov. Jerry Brown’s Executive Order B-30-15. Establishing that target in statute will remove any uncertainty over the state’s authority to extend its climate policies beyond the 2020 emissions-reduction target set by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, or AB 32, according to Pavley’s senate webpage.

“Today’s action sends an unmistakable signal to investors of California’s commitment to clean energy and clean air,” Pavley said.

“This will trigger more investment and more jobs in our thriving clean-energy sector and solidify California’s leadership in demonstrating to the world that we can combat climate change while also spurring economic growth.”

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia called climate change one of the most significant issues of our time and said he applauds the State Assembly for approving SB 32.

“This legislation reaffirms our State’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” Garcia said. “Long Beach, along with other local governments, is well positioned to improve community see BILL page 8

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Dormant mosquito-borne virus reappears in L.A. County

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One for the books

Last week, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) confirmed the reappearance of Saint Louis Encephalitis (SLE) for the first time in seven years within the district borders.

GLACVCD detected SLE in a routine testing of mosquito samples from a trap located in Whittier.

The last confirmation of SLE by GLACVCD was in a wild bird in September 2009.

SLE is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, just like West Nile Virus (WNV).

The viruses share the same symptoms: fever, headache, nausea and tiredness. Most people infected will not exhibit apparent symptoms. People who spend time outdoors when mosquitoes are active, such as dawn and dusk, are at increased risk. There is no specific treatment for SLE. This past week, GLACVCD also confirmed 26 West Nile virus

Councilmember Austin’s office was able to provide over 1,000 children with new backpacks and school supplies at the 5th Annual Back to School Summer Blast at Scherer Park last Saturday, according to Austin’s office. Over 2,000 people attended the event, which also featured free health screenings, haircuts and other services for participants, according to Austin’s office.

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health and create green jobs while meeting our climate change goals.

We look forward to continuing our work with the State to build a stronger and more sustainable economy.”

Not everyone is applauding, however.

Tom Scott, executive director of the National Federation of Independent Business/California, expressed discontent that the state’s small businesses will have to carry the burden of trying to meet the environmental standards.

“California small businesses have carried their weight in reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels, as mandated by AB 32 (2006),” Scott said. “But 10 years later, Sacramento is doubling down on this costly burden by dramatically expanding the mandate to further reduce emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. Our small businesses paid the price to make our air the cleanest in the nation, yet our Legislature wants more restrictions. Enough is enough. We cannot balance the global climate on the backs of working Californians.”

Scott said SB 32 will make California even more hostile to small businesses, increasing costs and making them less competitive, discouraging growth and expansion across the state.

“Data show SB 32 will also exacerbate the housing affordability crisis in California, adding an estimated $58,000 to the cost of building a new home,” he said. “The last thing we should do is punish working families and job creators in this state. Additionally, nearly 99 percent of available greenhouse gas credits went unsold in the most recent Cap-and-Trade auction; the program created by AB 32 has proven to be a failure. NFIB will be strongly urging the State Senate to reject SB 32 for these reasons.”

SB 32 and AB 197 will now return to the other legislative branch for final consideration. ✦ Sources: Garcia’s office, NFIB, Pavley’s website

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(WNV) mosquito samples and nine dead birds that tested positive for West Nile virus. As a further indication WNV is widespread, the district confirmed West Nile virus presence in three sentinel chickens.

Vector control detected WNV activity for the first time this year in Huntington Park and Rowland Heights.

“Confirmations of Saint Louis Encephalitis and West Nile virus are reminders that the threat is real in our cities,” said Levy Sun, the District’s public information officer. “Thinking ‘Itt won’t happen to me’ and ignoring the mosquito risk can be dangerous.”

Vector control also recommends that residents use insect repellent when outdoors, and report mosquito problems and inoperable swimming pools/ponds to the District promptly at (562) 944-9656 orReportMosquitoes.org.

Springtime Rhine Cruise with Delius Restaurant

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EDCO to halt Labor Day garbage collection In observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 5, EDCO will not be performing residential curbside collection services, and the customer service office will be closed.

As a result, residential collection will be delayed all week following the holiday in Rancho Palos Verdes and Signal Hill, including Signal Hill Waste & Recycling Services.

Waste and recycling-collection services for commerscial businesses will be unaffected by the holiday and will be provided on the regularly scheduled service day. EDCO’s customer service office and public disposal site will also remain open.

For more information, visit edcodisposal.com.

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9 End-of-summer travelers urged to take precautions against Zika The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning travelers returning from the Olympic Games in Rio and other vacation spots where the Zika virus is spreading to take precautions upon return to help prevent the spread of the virus in California.

While the virus is primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, it can also pass from one person to another during sex.

“Summer travelers who spent time in Brazil or any other region with Zika-infected mosquitoes can protect themselves, their families and community members by taking a few simple steps,” said CDPH Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith.

“Continue using insect repellent to prevent spreading the virus to mosquitoes in your community upon your return and refrain from unprotected sex so you don’t pass the virus to your partner.”

Men and women should use condoms for at least eight weeks after travel, and men who have tested positive for Zika should use condoms for six months to prevent transmission to their partners, according to the CDPH. Travelers returning from an affected region should also contin-

ue using insect repellent for three weeks to prevent the virus from spreading to mosquitoes, which might then infect others.

“Pregnant women and couples planning to have children need to be especially cautious because Zika can cause significant harm to a developing fetus,” Smith said. “Pregnant women who have traveled to an area with Zika should inform their doctor upon return, and couples returning from an affected area should speak with a doctor before getting pregnant.”

Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause severe birth defects, including microcephaly.

Two infants with Zika-related microcephaly have been born in California this year to women who had Zika virus infections during pregnancy after spending time in an area where the virus is circulating in mosquitoes, according to the CDPH. While mosquitoes that can carry the virus have been found in

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Elder musical troupe entertains at local venues with dancing, one-liners and western tunes.

Denny Cristales Editorial Assistant

They say “age is nothing but a number,” and it might just be the case for a group of local charismatic senior performers who routinely put on shows for elderly folk.

The Prime Time Players (PTP), a group of seniors who produce three shows a year at elder centers in the Long Beach community, recently concluded its production of Jawbone Jim’s Trail Ride, a one-hour performance that incorporates western tunes and dancing.

The volunteer troupe performs at 11 local senior centers for each production– including the Long Beach City Senior Center, located at 1150 E. 4th St. That center allows the group to use the facilities through the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine.

In a group interview with some of the cast Tuesday, Jayme Mekis, with the PTP, explained that the crew spends hours rehearsing the material.

“It’s a lot of fun to watch,” said Mekis, who wrote the production. “They really give a lot to do this, and they’re doing this for other people. And I think it’s a great testimony to these folks that are in the show... It’d be nice if people could come out and watch these shows.

These shows happen all over the city, and it’s easy for them to get to, and it means a lot to these folks. It’s a win for everybody. These folks get a little bit of entertainment; these folks get a little bit of appreciation. You teach seniors that they don’t have to be shut-ins, that they still can participate, that they still can create joy, that they still can have fun.”

Mekis wrote the production in honor of her husband, Jim Meyer, after receiving “not really welcome news” a couple of years ago about his health.

She penned the role with the intent of Meyer playing the part of “Jawbone Jim,” but his health and persistent cough prevented him from performing, although he did serve as co-director, alongside Barbara Klein.

“I was flattered, and I appreciated it,” Meyer said, adding that the production has set a new standard with the PTP due to its creativity and crowd engagement.

The shows are free, but donations are accepted. The performers put together their own costumes and props, and other members, such as Meyer, Mekis and Klein, provide equipment or funds “out of pocket.”

Every show, seniors were able to donate and sing along to the western tunes of Jawbone Jim. Corny one-liners– “What does the cowboy say to the pencil? ‘Draw, partner!’”– are part of the show’s upbeat gimmick.

There are people in the production, such as Jodi White, 97, who spend as much time singing and dancing as the rest of the group. White, much like the other senior performers, goes through special arrangements just to gain access to a vehicle and transport them to venues for each performance.

For Tyra “T-Lily” McNair, who played Wagon Wheel Wanda, seeing people in their 90s was an inspirational moment for her.

“They would never miss rehearsal, and they would know their lines,” McNair, who is in her early 50s, said.

“It inspired me to be the best Wagon Wheel Wanda. They are in their 90s, but their mentality is awesome. It had me saying, ‘God, let me live to be 90.

Let me give love because you’re not dead.’ And I think a lot of old people stay at home and wait to die. These women that I worked with, their minds were just so great. I couldn’t believe it... Even when you’re in your 90s, you still have your heart.”

David Rousseue, who played Hang ‘Em High Hank, was described by the others on the crew as the level-headed one. Rousseue said he has been part of more than 50 productions in his lifetime, and he has an appreciation for performing.

“Well, I love to sing, I love to be on stage, I love to act, so I was very comfortable the whole time,” Rousseue said. “When I first started acting, and I was 38, I threw up before every show

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The Prime Time Players are a group of seniors who produce three shows a year at elder centers in the Long Beach community. The crew recently concluded its production of Jawbone Jim’s Trail Ride, a one-hour performance that incorporates western tunes and dancing.

for two weeks. And then I realized that the people are in the audience because they want to see us. Once I finally realized they were on our side, I get very few nerves now. Most people say I’m the most relaxed person they have come across before shows. I just love doing it, and I know the people appreciate it, and I just like giving up myself, and so I do– all that I have.”

Claudia Ellis, who played Cactus Flower Claudia, recalls seeing people in the audience– elderly folk– getting engaged and muttering the words to some of the songs. Despite being

French, Ellis said that she felt comfortable singing and dancing along to local tunes, adding that some of them have even been translated from her native tongue.

“To us, this is our paycheck– to be appreciated,” she said. “We do the best we can. Don’t fall asleep watching us.

Of course, people get very old, and they have trouble paying attention, but get with it! The show was really easy to get with it. I could see the audience singing. One of the last shows in Lakewood, I could see people muttering the songs... So, I was feeling good about the team and the subject of it. I would

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Doubt at International City Theatre Anita W. Harris Culture Writer

Proof can mitigate uncertainty, but it proves very elusive in Doubt, the thought-provoking drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley, now on stage at International City Theatre (ICT) through Sept. 11. Directed by caryn desai [sic], this exceptional production– about a nun’s conviction that a priest is seducing a young student at their school– does justice to the rich, eloquent language and moral complexities of the play.

The stage itself, beautifully designed by Christopher Scott Murillo, offers a fitting forum for the drama to unfold. Divided into three parts– a nun’s principal office, a priest’s pulpit and a school’s fountain courtyard– that also fit together as one whole in the triangular shape of a church, the set is as much part of the texture of the play as the actors. At the center is a stained-glass depiction of the Archangel Michael holding scales and a sword, reflecting the ideas of justice and persecution that emerge in the play. In an effective directorial move, Father Flynn’s (Michael Polak) sermons are directed at the audience, the fourth wall still intact but used as part of the stage.

The exacting delivery of dialogue and precise stage direction match the nuanced details of the set. Michael Polak as Father Flynn plays his active role with enthusiasm, alternately sermonizing (confidently, though a bit speedily), coaching

boys in basketball and meeting with the other two main characters, both nuns. The severe and conservative religious costuming that cuts no corners and defines their respective roles well also challenges the actors to add extra expression to their faces and voices, which they all do effectively. Erin Anne Williams as Sister James, a young nun and newly minted teacher, is so sincere one forgets she’s wearing a habit.

Of the excellent actors, Eileen T’Kaye is especially convincing as the formidable Sister Aloysius; she doesn’t just act, she practically is Sister Aloysius, which is why the audience might react to her as if she’s the Wicked Witch of the West, the “mean” one when contrasted with the others. As school principal, she is eagle-eyed, sharp-witted, highly disciplined and doesn’t hesitate to speak clearly and directly, often with biting sarcasm and usually correctly, about how things should be done. So when she senses something terribly wrong about the attention newcomer Father Flynn is paying to the young boys in the school, and one boy in particular (who happens to be the school’s first African-American student), she is driven to act out of her conviction.

The confrontations between Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn are like watching a tennis match played on a tightrope between uncertainty and belief, with neither character retreating or falling. Caught in the middle is young Sister James, whose naivety comes with a warmth not outwardly apparent in Sister Aloysius,

Photo by Tracey Roman

From left: Eileen T’Kaye (Sister Aloysius), Michael Polak (Father Flynn) and Erin Anne Williams (Sister James) in International City Theatre’s Doubt.

winning her the audience’s sympathy, especially when combined with Father Flynn’s idealistic (or is it manipulative?) support of her passion and caring as the new way to teach (this is 1964, after all, and times they are a-changin,’ even in Catholic schools). The audience is kept in suspense about who is right as our feelings and beliefs are pushed and pulled by the dynamic among the three.

Then, adding whole other dimensions to the conversation is a scene between Sister Aloysius and Mrs. Muller, mother of the boy in

question and played to the fullest

by Tamika Simpkins. Masterfully weaving in factors of race, domestic violence, homosexuality and survival to the issue of abuse, the heated discussion only further solidifies Sister Aloysius’s cause. She makes no distinction between righteousness and doing the right thing, but at what cost?

As you walk through the lobby afterward, continuing to grapple with this impactful play’s explorations of fairness and principle, you will be invited to drop a marble in one of two glass bowls representing whom

you believe, Sister Aloysius or Father Flynn. As you decide where to place your marble, you might pause and consider (as the characters in this play do so well) the motives behind your belief and whether your conviction is indeed beyond doubt.

Doubt is performed at International City Theatre, 330 East Seaside Way, through Sept. 11. Shows are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $47 to $49. For tickets and information, call the box office at (562) 436-4610 or visit ictlongbeach.org.

LB Symphony finds new music director after two-year search Following a two-year search that brought nine guest conductors to the stage of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Long Beach Symphony has selected Eckart Preu to take the helm under a three-year contract beginning with its 2017-18 season.

“Eckart Preu’s execution of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony #4 at our June 4 finale not only elevated the overall concert experience for our audience that night, but also excited our orchestra players,” said Symphony Board President Irv Miller. “Maestro Preu’s genuine spirit of collaboration, partnership and adventure makes us confident that we have identified a music director who can take our symphony to the next phase of its

development.”

Preu says he decided to accept the position with Long Beach Symphony “because of its pure excellence– an excellence that extends not only to the amazing quality of its musicians, but also to the excellence in how its staff and volunteers run the organization.”

Preu will serve as Long Beach Symphony’s music director designate during the 2016-2017 season, returning to Long Beach to conduct the Symphony Concerts for Young People on Feb. 1 and 2 for over 12,000 Long Beach Unified School District 4th and 5th graders.

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Long Beach Symphony has selected Eckart Preu to take the helm under a three-year contract beginning with its 2017-18 season.

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Crimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied)

9pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 10 block W. Pleasant St.

5pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2600 block Long Beach Blvd.

10:48pm Battery E. PCH/Pine Ave.

8:02pm Residential burglary 2100 block Lemon Ave.

9:20am Auto burglary 4300 block Atlantic Ave.

Sunday, Aug. 21 2:25am Injury hit-and-run Magnolia Ave./W. 28th St.

11:25pm Assault– not firearm 300 block E. Willow St.

10:56am Battery 2700 block Pacific Ave.

5:46am Auto burglary 3500 block Atlantic Ave.

Tuesday, Aug. 23 12:55am Auto burglary 1000 block E. Luray St.

7:45pm Stolen vehicle recovered 3200 block Cherry Ave.

8:09am Residential burglary 200 block W. Hill St.

1:30am Grand theft– motor vehicle 10 block W. Del Amo Blvd.

Friday, Aug. 19 12:01am Grand theft– motor vehicle 2400 block Daisy Ave.

2:19pm Residential burglary 2700 block Eucalyptus Ave.

9:15am Assault– not firearm 1900 block Cedar Ave.

3pm Grand theft– motor vehicle Long Beach Blvd./Arbor St.

10:32am Stolen vehicle recovered 3200 block Cherry Ave.

4:06pm Auto burglary 400 block W. Willow St.

4:27pm Robbery– person 4500 block Orange Ave.

6:45pm Battery 200 block W. Willow St.

5:23pm Battery 1800 block Long Beach Blvd.

6:48pm Battery 100 block W. Willow St.

8:10pm Residential burglary 4200 block Atlantic Ave.

7:32pm Battery 2801 Atlantic Ave.

9pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2000 block Cerritos Ave.

Thursday, Aug. 18 1:56am Auto burglary 3300 block Pacific Ave.

10:49am Battery 2700 block Pacific Ave. 11:27am Residential burglary 400 block W. Hill St.

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12:59pm Residential burglary 2400 block Cedar Ave. 4:53pm Assault– not firearm 2801 Atlantic Ave.

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6:52pm Driving without license, displaying unlawful registration/ID. Redondo Ave./Hathaway Ct. (suspect arrested)

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TST5262 / 2016 175488 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: NORTH AMERICAN LENDING GROUP, 2432 Montair Ave., Long Beach, CA 908151959. Registrant: COVINGTON LIMITED INC., 2432 Montair Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815-1995.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jesus Arzola, President. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in December, 2006. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on July 14, 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: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 TST5263 / Case No. TS01998661.

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

PETITION OF Wondall Lou Brown.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: WONDALL LUR BROWN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: WONDALL LOUR BROWN, to Proposed Name: WANDA LOU JACKSON. 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: September 13, 2016; Time: 9:00am.; Dept. B, Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 26, 2016 TST5264 / Case No. TS019961.

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

PETITION OF Eddysean Foisia Toomalatai Thompson.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: EDDYSEAN FOISIA TOOMALATAI THOMPSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: EDDYSEAN FOISIA TOOMALATAI THOMPSON, to Proposed Name: EDWARD TOOMALATAI JR. 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: September 9, 2016; Time: 9:00am.; Dept. B, Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published

PUBLIC NOTICES 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: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 18, 2016 TST5265 / Case No. TS019875 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Crystal Partida, guardian.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 30, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B, Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. ___//ss//___ Edward J. Hunter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 8, 2016

TST5267 / 2016 194291 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MIKE CARREIRO PHOTOGRAPHY, 65 Claremont Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803.

Registrant: CARREIRO & CO. LLC, 65 Claremont Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company.

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

Signed: Michael David Carreiro, President. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name.

The registrant began using this fictitious business name in April, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 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: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 TST5268 / 2016 194312 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SOMETHINTURQUOISE.COM, 65 Claremont Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803. Registrant: ST & CO. LLC, 65 Claremont Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company.

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

Signed: Jennifer Rachel Carreiro, President. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name.

The registrant began using this fictitious business name in April,

2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 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: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016

TST5269 / 2016 194281 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: STUDIO ELEVEN PHOTOGRAPHY, located at 5293 E. Anaheim Rd., Long Beach, CA 90815. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above were filed on January 31, 2012, original File No. 2012017268, in the County of Los Angeles. Registrant(S): MIKE CARREIRO, 5293 E. Anaheim Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815. This business was conducted by an Individual. Signed: Mike Carreiro.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on August 4, 2016. Pub. The Signal Tribune: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016

TST5271 TRUSTEES SALE APN: 7214-009-081 TS No: CA08000572-16-1 TO No: 8620507 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 4, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 19, 2016 at 09:00 AM, near the fountain located in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 12, 2014 as Instrument No. 20140967210, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed

by CARLOS REYES MENDOZA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY., as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2504 EAST WILLOW STREET # 306, 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 made 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 thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $296,612.04 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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,

August 26, 2016 and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000572-16-1.

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. Date: August 5, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000572-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic 702.659.7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ISL Number 15895, Pub Dates: 08/12/2016, 08/19/2016, 08/26/2016, SIGNAL TRIBUNE TST5272 / 2016 189217 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: DARE TO BEYOUTIFUL, 1027 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813. Registrant: CRISTINA REYNOSO MERCADO, 1027 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Cristina Reynoso Mercado. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on July 28, 2016.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: August 12, 19, 26, & September 2, 2016 TST5273 / 2016 190073 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: PARADISE ANESTHESIA GROUP, 2321 Promontory Dr., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: STEVEN A. BEALS, 2321 Promontory Dr., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Steven A. Beals. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in March, 1992. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on July 29, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires

August 26, 2016 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: August 12, 19, 26, & September 2, 2016 TST5274 / 2016 182635 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. MS WHIS COCKTAILS, 2. MARIOS CAJUN SPICES, Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810. Registrant: MARIO MIRAMONTES, 3186 Locust Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Mario Miramontes. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in November, 1992. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on July 21, 2016.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: August 12, 19, 26, & September 2, 2016 TST 5277 / Case No. 16STPB03418 Notice Of Ancillary Petition To Administer Estate Of: MADELYN LANE To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MADELYN LANE. An Ancillary Petition For Probate has been filed by ROBERT RENFRO and JOAN TARRO in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

The Ancillary Petition for Probate requests that Robert Renfro be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The ancillary Petition requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The Will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The ancillary Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain and very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A Hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 22, 2016 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 5 located at 110 No Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

If you Object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the

that were a lien on the listed real property. Nonresidential commercial property and property upon which there is a recorded nuisance abatement lien shall be Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell after three years of defaulted taxes. Therefore, if the 2013-14 taxes remain defaulted after June 30, 2017, theignal property willribune become Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell and eligible for sale at the County’s public auction in 2018. All other property additional penalties and30, fees TST5281 / Case No. NS032622. that hasthe defaulted taxes after June 2019, will prescribed by law, or it may be to Sell ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR becomeas Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power paid for under installment of auction CHANGE OF NAME, and eligible sale an at the County’splan public inOF 2020.redemption The name ifofinitiated the assessee prior toand thethe total SUPERIOR COURT tax, which was due on June 30, 2014,toforthe the 2013property becoming subject CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS 14 Tax Tax Year, is shown opposite Collector’s power to the sell.parcel number.

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by Joseph 1. Petitioner: KANDIS MOORE filed power to sell. and Tax Collector at 225 North Hill a petition with this court for a decree Street, Los Angeles, California changing names as follows: All information concerning redemption of tax1 (888) or 1upon (213)request, Present Name: KANDIS MOORE, to 90012, defaulted property will 807-2111 be furnished, 974-2111.

Proposed Name: KANDIS MALONE.

by Joseph Kelly, Treasurer and Tax Collector at Present Name: DONNELL MOORE, 225 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, I1 certify (888) 807-2111 or 1 (213) 974-2111. under penalty of perjury JR. to Proposed Name: DJ MALONE. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all that the foregoing is true and I certifycorrect. under penalty of perjury the foregoing Executed at Losthat Angeles, persons interested in this matter is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, on 19, August 19, 2016. shall appear before this courtCalifornia, at California, on August 2016. the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be JOSEPH KELLY granted.

TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR JOSEPH KELLY NOTICE OF HEARING: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TREASURER AND TAX Date: October 4, 2016; Time: STATE OF CALIFORNIA COLLECTOR 8:30am.; Dept. 26. The address of COUNTY OFwho LOShave ANGELES the court is the same as above.

A Assessees/taxpayers, disposed of real STATE OF CALIFORNIA copy of this Order to Show Cause property after January 1, 2013, may find their names listed because a change in ownership has shall be published at least once each not been reflected yet on the assessment roll.

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PUBLIC NOTICES hearing and state your objection or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If You Are A Creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court with the later of either (1) four months from the date of issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may effect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the Court clerk.

ROBERT RENFRO 16601 Channel Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92549 Pub. Signal Tribune, August 19, 26, & September 2, 9, 2016 TST5270 / 2016 195162 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MILLER TAX SERVICE, 2525 Cherry Ave. Ste. 375, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: DONNA MILLER, 10641 Lakefront Dr., Norwalk, CA 90650. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Donna Miller. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in August, 2011. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 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: August 12, 19, 26, & September 2, 2016 TST5278 / 2016 191503 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: THE SWEET BROOM, 4152 Walnut Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: JESUS JACQUET, 4152 Walnut Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jesus Jacquet.

The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in July, 2011. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 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: August 19, 26, & September 2, 9, 2016.

TST5279 / 2016 205598 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ULSE, 2850 E. Del Amo at Long Beach Frwy., Carson, CA 90810. Registrant: UNIVERSAL WAREHOUSE CO., 2850 E. Del Amo at Long Beach Frwy., Carson, CA 90810. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Don P. Grot, Vice President. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in August, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 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 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: August 19, 26, & September 2, 9, 2016 TST5275 / 2016 200834 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. 8 VERSUS 8 ENTERTAINMENT, 2. NOT TEDDY BEARS, 809 E. 59th St., Long Beach, CA 90805. Registrant: ROBERT LY, 809 E. 59th St., Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Robert Ly. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in December, 2015.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 11, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: August 19, 26, & September 2, 9, 2016 TST5276 / 2016 201595 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: WABA GRILL, 632 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814. Registrant: WG2, LLC, 3350 E. 7th St. #632, Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company.

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

Signed: Gregory Adler, President.

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

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 12, 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: August 19, 26, & September 2, 9, 2016

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ple who would be designated to be their advocate. They could get legal help, housing and even food, if they needed it.

Michelle Guymon, director for the child-trafficking unit for the LA County Department of Probation, said that once the collaborating agencies created the pilot program with Long Beach Police and the Compton and Century Sherriff stations– one year prior to the protocol– there were 94 arrests of youth under 18 and then one year after implementing the protocol, there were six arrests for those three agencies.

Guymon also noticed another change when team members would start listening to other troubled kids who weren’t specifically linked to prostitution when they fell into the legal system.

“So, the more training we do, the more engagement we do with kids, the more we talk about it in more of [an] empathetic way versus a judgmental way, kids are now talking to us,” Guymon said.

She explained that a juvenile involved with another kind of crime would disclose their own sad history of abuse.

A child might tell her, “Even though I got arrested for robbery, I am being exploited on the street. I am being forced to sell my body on the street.” ✦

No injuries were sustained during a house fire in Bixby Knolls last weekend.

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unteers– I knew it was a program I had to get involved in,” Ward said.

“As a prior at-risk youth myself, mentoring has gotten me where I am today, so I understand first-hand the importance of having caring role models in the lives of youth.”

She said another reason she got involved is that, as a young African-American woman, she saw that the spirit of volunteering is largely lacking in her community.

“So, I wanted to counter that in the hopes that volunteering becomes a norm in the African-American community and that young, black members of society begin to become more involved in nurturing the future leaders of tomorrow,” she said.

Ward added that the program helps the students in a variety of ways.

“Outside of academics, which is the main focus of the program, it helps to address larger issues that may be impacting their performance in school, whether that be social skills, home life issues, lack of self esteem, friendships, etc,” she said. “Because each youth is unique, there is not a general impact on every kid, but through weekly interacting with caring adults, every youth comes out a better student and human being than as they entered. For my student personally, she has taken a greater liking to school and now sees education as a gateway to not only material success but a greater understanding and connection to the world.” ✦ To find out more about the mentor

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The Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) responded to a residential fire around 3:15pm Sunday in the 3800 block of Pine Avenue.

Jacob Heflin, public information officer for LBFD, said the fire originated in the home’s attached garage, which contained two unoccupied cars, but the cause is unknown.

Three vehicles responded, and the blaze was extinguished around 3:20pm, Heflin said, adding that there were no injuries and only a small amount of damage noted.

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conduct Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique and Saint-Saens’ Danse macabre as well as Dukas’ classic, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, at the Feb. 4 classical concert at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Terrace Theater. Tickets will be released for sale on Sept. 10.

Preu will continue to serve as music director of the Spokane Symphony but will step down from his current position with the Stamford Symphony next year.

Commencing in the 2017-2018 season, he will take on his fulltime position in Long Beach and will program and conduct all six classical series concerts, all youth concerts and one POPS! concert annually.

“In Eckart Preu,” said Long Beach Symphony Executive Director Kelly Ruggirello, “I have found a partner who shares a vision for a future that will deepen our programming, provide greater access to more residents, and further our artistic excellence.” ✦

izes in providing clients with water, electric and gas utilities.

The utility company will help the City plan and set up an automatic metering infrastructure (AMI), an integrated system of smart meters, communication networks and date-management systems. AMI allows for two-way communication between utility services and consumers, according to UtiliWorks representatives.

The electronic meters make reading, servicing and replacements efficient and cost effective, the company said, stating that AMI has a 99.9-percent accurate reading rate.

Signal Hill Director of Public Works Steve Myrter said he was supportive of the company, adding that cooperation with UtiliWorks would be best for the City, and it would speed up pilot programs for the meters citywide.

Myrter explained that the real-time data collected by the new water meters could help the City conserve water.

“Say you might want to try different approaches to watering your garden,” he said. “You put new equip-

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Construction Despite the council unanimously voting to solicit a request for construction project proposals, it was agreed that the wording in the request could be misleading to contractors applying for the new library construction project.

A committee of City officials rate potential contractors for a building project through the use of a pointbased system. For example, 15 points are given to a contractor if its building resources are stable; however, 10 points may be deducted if the workforce size is not up to the standards of the City.

The contractor company with the most points out of 100 gets selected for the project.

The debate over the phrasing of the proposal stemmed from a particular sentence in the rating scale.

The sentence claims that a reference background check will be done for top-rated applicants. Councilmem-

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ment in, and you want to test it out.

You can actually get real-time data from it.”

Myrter said that the old meter system would inform clients 30 to 45 days later about watering habits. The new system would inform clients the same evening.

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think it makes a statement on how different groups of people can come together and interact and get along and organize and do something positive for others for free,” Slack said. “Not out of a selfish motive. Just to give something back because you know that your life has been blessed. It makes a statement about that... It’s an experience to get up and stand outside yourself. It’s not about me. What these people are experiencing– they might be going through hell, and I wouldn’t want to walk 10 feet in these people’s shoes. You can see all these disabilities– maybe physically, maybe emotionally, maybe spiritually, maybe morally– who knows?

What you say, what you do and how you present your part of the show might make a huge difference in how they view the rest of their lives.”

The PTP has been recognized by other media outlets, such as KCAL9

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From left: UtiliWorks Project Manager Joe Kelly hands Signal Hill Public Works Director Steve Myrter both a new and an old water-meter system tool as part of a presentation during the Signal Hill City Council on Aug. 23. Myrter said that the new water meters are guaranteed to last 20 years.

ber Wilson felt as though that section would confuse applicants into thinking they would all, regardless of status, receive points for reference checks.

For clarity’s sake, the council voted to remove that specific sentence from the rating scale.

“It was too ambiguous,” Mayor Lori Woods said. “We eliminated that wording altogether and put in the bid-rating points.” and CBS, in their programming. Mekis said getting appreciation from others is encouraging, but she still wishes to see more people present at the shows.

Mekis added that she is attempting to get grant money for the PTP. “The only money they get that I can see are these small amounts of donations that they get at each show,” she said. “Very, very nominal... It’s pretty pathetic.”

Meyer said each performance costs $1,000 and agreed with Mekis that the group needs more finances, jokingly adding that he needs to start “working the corner.”

Meyer did mention that the Jawbone Jim crew is one of the best casts he has worked with.

“There wasn’t negativity with the group,” he said. “Nobody walked away thinking that they were in competition with anyone. That they got the limelight. There wasn’t any single song out there that someone walked out and said, ‘OK, spotlight, come out– it’s my

The council also voted to add a column in the proposal that would rate the bidding price of the applying contractors. Myrter added the column and made it worth 15 points, ultimately increasing the highest contractor rating of 100 to 115. ✦ The next Signal Hill City Council meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept.

8 at 7pm in council chamber, 2175 Cherry Ave.

turn!’ There were no egos out there, and I was impressed.”

The PTP’s next production, which will showcase what seniors can do, will be entitled Seniors Got Talent, a parody of America’s Got Talent.

McNair, who is preparing for her own independent production called Granny, said being a part of the PTP was one of the best things she has ever done in her life. She found fulfillment in working with the crew and especially in performing for the elderly.

“I was so touched because I saw seniors in wheelchairs– they were [mentally challenged], and they were rolling them in,” McNair said. “And my heart dropped. I mean, I take so much for granted... They’re seniors, they’re drooling on themselves, but they’re clapping. It made me cry. We don’t think about people that are disabled. I know I don’t. And we’re able to come and bring them joy, and that’s what it’s about– laughter and joy. That’s what love is.” ✦

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SIGNAL TRIBUNE

AUGUST 26, 2016