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Last month, Smog City Brewing and Steelhead Coffee both hosted soft openings a week apart from one another at the lot, according to Blair Cohn, executive director of the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA). Desano Pizza Bakery opened its doors this week, he added, and other vendors will follow soon after, week-by-week until the grand opening in February.

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Long Beach police complaint commission director appointed interim deputy city manager A longtime Long Beach city employee has been appointed to temporarily serve as deputy city manager.

Long Beach City Manager Patrick H. West on Wednesday announced the appointment of Anitra Dempsey as interim deputy city manager, effective Jan. 7.

“Anitra has been an integral part of the City’s management team for 13 years,” West said. “She is dedicated to the community and has the professional and leadership experience that we need for the interim deputy city manager position.”

Dempsey has been with the City of Long Beach for 28 years and is currently the executive director of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission (CPCC), which investigates allegations of police misconduct and reviews the service provided by members of the Long Beach Police Department. Dempsey has also served as the City’s human dignity officer.

Dempsey’s appointment is temporary, while a national recruitment is conducted for a new deputy city manager. She will return to her current position as executive director of the CPCC when a new deputy city manager is appointed.

“I am incredibly honored to have

been asked by the city manager to fill this role,” Dempsey said. “I’ve built my career in Long Beach and look forward to serving the entire community in this capacity until a new deputy city manager is in place.”

Dempsey will be temporarily filling the position currently held by Arturo Sanchez. She is not a candidate, however, for the permanent position, which is responsible for a variety of functions, including special projects, communications, government affairs and the CPCC, and serves as the City’s chief liaison to the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.

As was previously announced, Sanchez has submitted his resignation to accept a position as assistant city manager with the City of Sacramento. His last day with the City of Long Beach is Friday, Jan. 6.

“Arturo has done a great job reaching out and collaborating with the community and other stakeholders to make Long Beach an even better place to live, work and play,” West said. “I want to thank him for his service here, and congratulate him on his new position.”

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The decrease in the statewide rate is effective for all cities and counties in California; however, in many jurisdictions in California the actual sales and use tax rate may still be higher than the statewide rate due to the addition of district taxes.

Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 that was approved by California voters in November 2012 to temporarily increase the sales and use tax by 0.25 percent expired Dec. 31, 2016.

The web page at maps.gis. ca.gov/boe/TaxRates allows visitors to find the correct rate in a city or county. Additionally, a listing of sales and use tax rates for each city and county is available on the California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates webpage at boe.ca.gov/app/ rates.aspx.

A retailer who continues to charge and collect the higher statewide sales and use tax rate after Jan. 1 must either refund the excess tax collected to their customer or pay the excess tax to the Board of Equalization (BOE).

If the excess tax collected has been paid to the BOE, the retailer may request a refund on behalf of their customer by completing form BOE-101, Claim for Refund or Credit.

For merchandise delivered after Jan. 1, the applicable sales and use tax rate is the rate that is in effect at the time the sale occurs.

Generally, the sale occurs when the merchandise is delivered to the customer, unless the sales contract specifically states that title to the merchandise passes to the customer prior to delivery.

With returned merchandise, the customer should be refunded the amount of tax at the rate that was charged and collected from the customer at the time of the original sale.

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earning to drive was quite an event for me. As a Wilson High School student, I was given the opportunity to not only take a class that taught rules and regulations of the road, but I was also offered a chance to take behind-the-wheel instruction. I turned down the latter.

Instead of learning my driving skills in a car with the possibility of two of my peers mocking me from the back seat, I opted for taking private lessons through a company called Dootson Driving. The course included 10 lessons, at $10 each. I earned the money through babysitting and was happy to part with the dollars. When I told my parents that I was going to learn through private instruction, they urged me to go for it.

At the completion of my first nine behind-the-wheel lessons, the instructor took me to the DMV to take my driving test. I was so excited to pass the first time around.

Mom had helped me learn the rules included in the DMV study booklet, and, I must say, she was a great drill instructor.

I remember how difficult it was to learn and understand the laws, because I had very little actual driving experience. Now, with 45 years of driving under my belt, and not having to take any DMV tests for years, I know that there are rules of the road that I have forgotten and new ones that I don’t know about. Given that, I share with you below a press release that I recently received from the DMV that tells of new driving laws for 2017. I plan to study them carefully, and I recommend that we all do so. As I have often heard, ignorance of the law is no excuse.

Use of Electronic Wireless Devices (AB 1785): Driving a motor vehicle while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or a wireless electronic communications device will be prohibited, unless the device is mounted on a vehicle’s windshield or is mounted/affixed to a vehicle’s dashboard or center console in a manner that does not hinder the driver’s view of the road. The driver’s hand may only be used to activate or deactivate a feature or function on the device with the motion of a single swipe or tap of the driver’s finger, but not while holding it. The law does not apply to manufacturer-installed systems that are embedded in a vehicle.

Child Safety Seats (AB 53): This law requires a parent, legal guardian or the driver of a motor vehicle to properly secure a child who is younger than 2 years of age in an appropriate rear-facing child passenger restraint system, unless the child

weighs 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches in height (3 feet, 3 inches).

Motorcycle Lane Splitting (AB 51): This law defines “lane splitting” as driving a two-wheeled motorcycle between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane. The law authorizes the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to develop educational guidelines relating to lane splitting in a manner that would ensure the safety of motorcyclists, drivers, and passengers.

In developing these guidelines, the law requires the CHP to consult with specified agencies and organizations that have an interest in road safety and motorcyclist behavior.

Vehicle Registration Fee (SB 838): This law increases the vehicle registration fee on every vehicle or trailer coach from $43 to $53 beginning April 1, 2017.

Environmental License Plate (SB 839): This law increases the fee for the issuance of Environmental License Plates from $48 to $53, starting July 1, 2017. This law also increases the fee for the renewal, retention, transfer, or duplication of Environmental License Plates (personalized) from $38 to $43, starting Jan. 1, 2017.

Accident Reporting (SB 491): This law increases the minimum financial threshold for property damage that is required to be reported to the DMV from $750 to $1,000 when a driver is involved in a motor vehicle collision.

Vehicle Safety Recalls (AB 287): This law enacts the Consumer Automotive Recall Safety (CARS) Act, and requires the DMV to include a general advisory regarding vehicle recalls and needed repairs on each vehicle registration renewal notice.

This law prohibits a dealer or a rental car company from renting or loaning a vehicle with a manufacturer’s recall no later than 48 hours after receiving the notice—until the vehicle has been repaired. This law gives a limited exception for a licensed dealer or a rental car company with a fleet of 34 or fewer loaner or rental vehicles. The law authorizes the DMV to suspend or revoke a vehicle dealer’s license if they violate the CARS Act. Year of Manufacture License Plates (SB 1429): This law expands the Year of Manufacture (YOM) license plate program to include vehicles and license plates manufactured through 1980. This law benefits owners of vintage motor vehicles who obtain license plates from the see THOUGHTS page 10

L E T T E R S , E MAI L S A N D WE BS I T E CO MME N T S Attitude of gratitude

We want to say “thank you” to everyone who contributed to making Bixby Knolls an even better community last year and tip our hat to the Bixby Knolls businesses and wish them all success and prosperity in 2017.

I also thank our community members for participating in our events, programs and supporting our business corridors.

Special thanks also goes to: the BKBIA Board of Directors and community liaisons; BKBIA staff Cait Yoshioka, Tokotah Ashcraft and Andrew Schenker; Councilmembers Al Austin, Roberto Uranga and their staff; City Managers Pat West and Tom Modica; Department of Development Services; Craig Beck, Art Cox, Frank Ramirez and the Department of Public Works; LBPD and LBFD; all of our Bixby Knolls business owners; our Strollers, Supper Clubbers, Kidical Mass riders, Good Spirits Club members (drinkers) and Literary Society readers; the Duke and Duchess of Bixby Knolls; Martin Howard; Kelly Bray; Commune Communication; Baskin-Robbins; Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf; Sonnocco Real Estate Group; Long Beach Airport; Red Eye Media; Tom Underhill; Sander, Sumako and Toaster Music; Cal Heights Clean Streets; Alissa and Marley Fay Cohn; Adoree Jackson, Sam Darnold and Clay Helton; CSI Patrol Service; the musicians, artists, poets, performers and First Fridays enjoyers; local media partners; and all the general good-doers in the neighborhood.

Blair Cohn Executive director Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association

What’s up in downtown?

As we recover from an unforgettable Downtown Long Beach (DTLB) New Year’s Eve celebration, we reflect on 2016 and look forward to what the future holds. The new year marks a turning point– and for Downtown, there is truly an aura of change lingering in the air. 2017 will be known as the year of the cranes, with 2,500 entitled residential units aiming to call DTLB home and work continuing on the new civic center.

While these new projects are exciting, we know community development is not a sprint, but rather, a neverending ultra-marathon. We look forward to all the future will bring and thank you for your commitment, continued support and one-ofa-kind passion to help create the best downtown.

Downtown Long Beach Alliance

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Three ways to lower your skin cancer risk in 2017

By The Skin Cancer Foundation

The beginning of a new year is typically when people assess their health and vow to improve their well-being. Resolving to take better care of your skin is a great place to start: after all, it is the body’s largest organ.

Even though skin cancer is the world’s most common cancer– one in five Americans will develop the disease– it is also highly preventable.

“Skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease and it is strongly linked to sun exposure­– about 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with ultraviolet rays from the sun,” said Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation.

“Proper sun protection should be a priority year-round because UV rays are present every day, even when it’s cold or overcast.”

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends three critical steps to take in 2017 to help lower skin cancer risk.

1. Cover up Clothing is the best defense against skin cancer, and the more skin you can cover, the better. But not all clothing is created equally– tight-knit fabrics (like denim) and synthetic materials (like polyester) offer better sun protection than loosely woven fabrics and natural materials. Wear a broadbrimmed hat to protect your face, head and neck. To protect your eyes and the sensitive skin around them, wear UV-blocking sunglasses.

2. Use sunscreen every day Studies have shown that daily use of an SPF (sun protection factor) 15 or higher sunscreen reduces

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the risk of developing melanoma by 50 percent. Sunscreens come in many formulas– including sprays, lotions and oils– so everyone can find one that fits their lifestyle. For daily use, choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. For extended outdoor activity, choose a water-resistant, broad-spectrum formula with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply one ounce of sunscreen to your body 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating.

When sunscreen shopping, look for The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation (pictured above), which assures consumers that a sun protection product performs as its label claims.

3. Check in with your skin Skin cancers can be disfiguring and even deadly if allowed to progress. That’s why early detection is so important– skin cancer is very treatable if detected in its early stages.

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rate for patients* whose melanoma has spread to distant organs is only 17 percent. If detected early, before the cancer has spread, the survival rate jumps to 98 percent.

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends examining your skin from head-to-toe monthly and seeing a dermatologist once a year for a professional skin exam. If you spot anything new or changing, make an appointment to see your doctor right away.

For more information about skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment, visit SkinCancer. org. *Based on SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2012.

The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only global organization solely devoted to the prevention, early detection and treatment of skin cancer. The mission of the Foundation is to decrease the incidence of skin cancer through public and professional education and research.

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‘TREECYCLE’ What Holiday tree recycling Who Presented by the City of Long Beach When Drop-off locations available Friday, Jan. 6 from 9am to 5pm; curbside pick-up on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 7am Where Drop-off available at North Police Substation, 4891 Atlantic Ave. More Info The City of Long Beach’s annual tree recycling program will provide residents the opportunity to dispose of trees free of charge. Drop-off locations are available at several areas throughout Long Beach, including the north division police station. Trees may be left out where trash is normally collected by 7am on Jan. 7. All trees must have decorations and stands removed. Trees over 12-feet tall should be cut in half. Visit longbeach-recycles.org.

A NEW YEAR OF ART What First Fridays Art Walk Who Presented by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association When Friday, Jan. 6 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Where Atlantic Avenue from Bixby Road to San Antonio Drive More Info First Fridays will celebrate the new year through art and music at the event. Many vendors and eateries will have discounts and specials for the art walk. Visit firstfridayslongbeach.com.

LET’S GET READY TO RAMBLE What Raptor Ramble hike Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands When Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8am Where Meet on the inland side of the intersection of PCH and 1st Street More Info The two-hour hike will include raptor sightings, such as sea eagles and brown-tailed hawks. The walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up.

Closed-toe shoes are required. Email Elizabeth to RSVP at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.

RECOGNIZING VETERANS What “Honor and Duty to Country” presentation Who Presented by the American Association of University Women When Saturday, Jan. 7 at 9:30am Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave. More Info Wilma Powell, Neya Gilliam and Wendy Lewis will be featured panelists at the event and will document their experiences as members in the military and as veterans. RSVP to Lee Tsao at (562) 805-0672 by Dec. 28.

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CONNECT AND COLLECT What Crop swap event Who Hosted by Long Beach Fresh When Saturday, Jan. 7 from 9:30am to 10am Where Long Beach 9th District Council Office, 6509 Gundry Ave. More Info The group will convene to share homegrown produce, including pomegranates, oranges, lemons, limes, basil, rosemary, passion fruits, avocados, kale, bananas, sage and more. The grand opening of Rain Barrels, Intl. will also occur concurrently with the event at the same location. Rain barrels will be available for purchase. Visit lbfresh.org.

STOP IT What Smoking-prevention program Who Presented by the American Lung Association When Meetings begin Tuesday, Jan. 10 Where Todd Cancer Pavilion Group Room, 2nd floor, 2810 Long Beach Blvd.

More Info The association is presenting the seven-week “Freedom From Smoking” program to help tobacco users gain control over smoking and quit.

The program is free and includes eight meetings, parking and a workbook. Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 6. Call 800-MEMORIAL to register.

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When Tuesday, Jan . 10 at 7am Where Spire’s Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.

More Info The guest speaker for the meeting will be George Ker, project manager for the DeForest Wetlands Restoration Project. Email Val at vallerch@ gmail.com.

CRACK A BOOK What Literary discussion Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Literary Society When Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7pm Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave. More Info The literary discussion will focus on Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book beforehand. Refreshments will be provided. Call the Bixby Knolls Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081.

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? What Guest speaker Who Hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America When Thursday, Jan. 12 at 6:30pm Where Weingart Center, 5220 Olivia Ave. More Info Audiologist David DeKriek will present current hearing-aid technology, including Bluetooth and iPhone-compatible wireless devices. No reservations are necessary and admission is free. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org.

AND… ACTION! What Monthly meeting Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated When Saturday, Jan. 14 at 9am Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr. More Info John Sullivan, writer, director and executive producer, will be the guest speaker at the meeting. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests and includes breakfast. Email longbeachRWF@gmail. com or call (562) 938-9180 to RSVP. Who DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? What Monthly meeting Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Genealogy Society When Sunday, Jan. 15 at 1pm Where Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St. More Info The group will discuss new genealogy research tools. The meetings are free and open to the public. Call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027 or visit qhgs.info.

FOR THE KIDS What Miller Children’s Night Who Presented by Long Beach Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital and Long Beach State University When Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30pm Where Lakewood Ice, 3975 Pixie Ave. More Info The Long Beach State University hockey team will face Loyola Marymount University in a game that will help raise funds for Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. The game will include a silent auction, prizes and more. General admission is $10. LBSU students with a student I.D. receive $5 off admission. Visit memorialcare.org/miller-childrens-womens-hospital-long-beach.

GET BEHIND THE WHEEL What Driver course Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Hospital When Thursday, Jan. 31 from 9am to 1pm Where Long Beach Memorial, 2801 Atlantic Ave. More Info The AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course is a four-hour class that requires attendees to have previously participated in the eight-hour AARP course from earlier this year. The driving instruction is for anybody over the age of 55 and who needs a “refresher” on driving skills and defensive-driving techniques. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members.

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Kenealy joined the Office of the Attorney General in August 2003 as a deputy attorney general in the Natural Resources Law Section.

She became the section’s senior assistant attorney general in September 2010.

For more than five years, Kenealy has served as the chief assistant attorney general for the Civil Law Division. In that capacity, she has led the office’s representation of state officials, state employees and more than 200 state agencies. The Civil Division provides advice to its client agencies, defends cases brought against them and prosecutes cases to vindicate state interests.

Kenealy has also partnered with the Division of Administrative Services to create eDiscovery support for the office, assisted with the establishment of the Bureau of Children’s Justice and worked closely in support of the Attorney General’s Honors DAG program.

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The nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT) is again looking to recognize local “unsung heroes”– “ordinary citizens who are doing extraordinary things”– and is seeking nominations.

Fashioned after the CNN program Heroes, the sixth annual Long Beach Heroes awards cycle is expected to give out about $6,000 at a Jan. 15 dinner/awards ceremony, according to CAT organizer Justin Rudd. The event is funded by CAT’s Long Beach Turkey Trot.

Semi-finalists won’t be revealed until the event.

Awardees will receive $500 or $1,000 checks at the ceremony, Rudd said.

“We’ll be honoring ordinary, unsung citizens who exemplify the spirit of Long Beach caring and giving,” Rudd said. “About $6,000 [is] to be awarded to unsung heroes.

The public is welcome to attend for $10 at the door, if they RSVP to Justin@JustinRudd.com.”

Nominations may include a relative, friend or co-worker who is having an impact in the Long Beach area.

“In every neighborhood, there are ‘unsung heroes’– volunteers

and paid professionals who go well beyond their expected duties,” according to a press release from CAT. “Perhaps the person you nominate is active in education, the environment, animal welfare, youth or sports. Or, maybe there is no one ‘category’ for which the person champions. We want to know about people you think should be recognized. We want to recognize the unsung heroes and help them to financially continue doing what they are doing.”

The program does not allow repeat finalists. Those interested in nominating someone are asked to double-check with them before making nominations.

“We highly encourage you to make sure the person you want to nominate can attend the awards dinner at 6pm on Sunday, Jan. 15 at Bay Shore Church in Belmont Shore,” the press release states.

“The nominees and nominators must be able to attend if selected as semi-finalists.”

Local residents can be nominated at JustinRudd.com/heroes. Nominations are due Wednesday, Jan. 11.

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A Long Beach man is dead after an apparent burglary led to a self-defense shooting, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

On Jan. 2, around 5:15am, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of East Artesia Boulevard regarding a shooting that had just occurred.

Upon arrival, officers located a male adult subject suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper torso. A resident who was responsible for the shooting remained at the scene and was

detained by officers while they conducted their investigation.

The incident is preliminarily being investigated as a burglary that resulted in the resident shooting the subject in self-defense.

The Long Beach Fire Department responded and transported the subject to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Homicide detectives responded, and they are handling the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.

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The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending identification by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

Those with information are asked to call homicide detectives Mark Mattia or Donald Goodman at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to a smart phone or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.

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One dead, several injured in apartment fire One person is dead and several others injured after a fire in the 5500 block of Dairy Avenue on New Year’s Day. At approximately 7:22pm on Jan. 1, Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) units responded to reports of a structure fire in that block. Fire units arrived on scene three minutes later, according to LBFD. The initial arriving units reported heavy smoke and fire coming from an apartment on the first floor of a two-story, garden-style apartment complex with six units.

“Firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack and performed primary search operations,” said Jacob Heflin, LBFD public information officer. “Unfortunately, during this search, a body was discovered. The male patient was assessed by paramedics where the individual was determined deceased. The age of the patient is unknown. The

majority of the fire was confined to one unit. However, the unit directly above the fire sustained significant smoke damage, displacing a family of five.”

Extermination of the fire and primary search were complete by 7:40pm, according to Heflin. The secondary search was completed by 7:41pm.

A total of seven patients were evaluated during the course of the fire. The first patient was the deceased male. The second patient was a 28-year-old male who, prior to the arrival of fire department resources, had jumped from the second-story balcony to escape the fire. He sustained extremity injuries that required further treatment and transport to the hospital. The third patient was a 26-year-old female who lived in the unit above the fire. She and her three children– ages 9, 7 and 4– were evaluated and not in need of any

additional assistance, according to the LBFD. The 28-year-old male and 26-year-old female with three children are all part of the family of five that were displaced by the fire.

The seventh patient was a 24-year-old female who complained of glass in her leg. She was evaluated and treated on scene by paramedics. She did not seek further medical care and was released.

At the height of the fire, there were 30 firefighters assigned to the incident, the LBFD said. The cause of the fire is unknown and remains under investigation.

According to the original LBFD press release, fire investigators and Long Beach police detectives were working together to identify the victim and make the appropriate family notifications.

Source: LBFD

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Statewide water savings nearly reach 19% in November; most of state still experiencing drought conditions The State Water Resources Control Board this week announced that urban Californians’ monthly water conservation was 18.8 percent in November, a decrease from 19.6 percent in October and below the 20.2 percent savings in November 2015, when state-mandated conservation targets were in place.

The State Water Board stressed the need for continued conservation given that central and southern California remain in drought conditions and the statewide snowpack is below average despite recent storms.

The cumulative statewide savings from June 2015 through November 2016 remains at 22.6 percent, compared with the same months in 2013. Since June 2015, 2.35 million acrefeet of water has been saved– enough water to supply more than 11 million people, or more than one-quarter the state’s population, for a year.

Although October through December rains in Northern California provided an encouraging start to the 2016-2017 water year (Oct. 1, 2016–Sept.

30, 2017), much of the state has not recovered from the severe drought conditions that have persisted for the past four years, according to the State Water Board.

Moreover, measurements by the Department of Water Resources indicate that the statewide snowpack is about 70 percent of average for early January.

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On Sunday, Jan. 1 at 6:30am, Dignity Health–St. Mary Medical Center welcomed its first baby of the new year– Jayme Monse Rodriguez. He was born to Long Beach residents Erika Gonzalez and Jimmy Rodriguez at 6 pounds,13 ounces at 18 ¾ inches, according to Barry & Associates News Bureau & Media Relations.

staff proposal to extend emergency conservation regulations for public discussion on Jan. 18, according to the board. The proposal may include a return to state-mandated conservation targets if dry conditions return or if conservation levels slip significantly. The board won’t be acting on the staff proposals on Jan. 18; staff will be bringing a proposal to the board for consideration in February after taking into account comments from the Jan. 18 public workshop.

“Californians are continuing to conserve, which is the way it should be, given that we can’t know what the future will bring, but we know that we can’t take water for granted anymore,” said State Water Board Chair Felicia Marcus. “It was especially good to see another month of impressive increases in conservation in northern California.

“With climate change already creating water supply challenges that will only get worse and State population projected to exceed 40 million by 2020, we all need to become more efficient with our limited water supplies year in and year out. Increased water efficiency coupled with new storage, recycling, stormwater capture and other measures is going to make us more resilient over the long term.”

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Cleaning and grubbing of non-native trees and vegetation in the DeForest Wetlands is nearly complete, and debris clean-up has been finished, according to 8th District Councilmember Al Austin’s office.

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A landfill membrane liner was installed in Davenport Park on Dec. 6, and final grading is being performed for the capping of the landfill that is required for Phase II of the park, which is located on Paramount Boulevard at 55th Way.

Numerous improvements made in 8th District Numerous improvements have been made in Long Beach’s 8th Council District, according to that area’s councilmember, Al Austin, in a Dec. 30 newsletter from his office.

One improvement Austin mentioned is that a landfill membrane liner was installed in Davenport Park on Dec. 6. Final grading there is being performed for the capping of the landfill that is required for Phase II of the park on Paramount Boulevard at 55th Way. “City staff has worked with local residents on a conceptual

design for Phase II, which will provide an additional five and a half acres of park space and extend the existing facility out to Paramount Boulevard,” the newsletter states. “The conceptual design includes athletic fields, a skate park, a fitness path and an amphitheater. Measure A, which was approved by Long Beach voters in June, will provide additional funding in the next few years for the design and construction of the new park.”

Cleaning and grubbing of non-native trees and vegetation

in the DeForest Wetlands is 80-percent complete and debris clean-up has been completed, according to Austin’s office.

Test piles for the boardwalk have been installed, and the contractor plans to start grading activities shortly.

Additionally, the DeForest Park Wetlands Restoration Project will provide for the development of 39 acres of wetlands, riparian and upland habitat, accessible public trails, and educational interpretation along the Los Angeles River, from DeForest Park to Del Amo Boulevard,

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according to Austin’s office.

Along with the adjacent Dominquez Gap wetlands, the DeForest Wetlands Restoration Project will create almost three miles of recreated wetlands along the Los Angeles River.

After some previous unanticipated delays, work was recently begun to repair Orange Avenue between 52nd and South streets.

Sequel Contractors is performing the work, which includes: replacing damaged curbs, gutters, driveways, alley entrances and sidewalks; tree trimming and root shaving; and reconstructing

and resurfacing the street. The bike lanes on Orange Avenue will be widened and updated to current standards.

The Long Beach City Council approved the expenditure of $2,566,537 for the project, which includes repairing Orange Avenue north to 64th Street.

Austin also mentioned Steelcraft, located at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Bixby Road, which has completed construction. (See story on page 1.)

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the radar of not just Long Beach, but the whole region.”

Vendors include Steelhead Coffee, Smog City Brewing, Desano Pizza Bakery, Waffle Love, Tajima Ramen, Lovesome Chocolates and Fresh Shave, according to Martin Howard, executive of the Howard CDM general contractor firm and landowner of the lot. Working Class Kitchen, Pitfire Artisan Pizza and a produce stand are no longer included.

He said there is one vacant container that is planned to be burger-oriented, but he chose to not reveal the full details.

Howard said it took a lot of figuring out to get things in place. The plans for the lot were eventually formulated, approved by the City and put to work this past July.

“It’s a culmination of a lot of creative energy and a lot of work and a lot of problem-solving and cooperation and teamwork and all those things,” Howard said in a phone interview Wednesday. “To sum it all up, it’s pretty exciting.”

The Steelcraft lot is the result of close to two years of planning, he said. Before the project started, the space was planned to be a conventional 5000-square-foot building, but when the economy failed around 2008, the project was stalled.

It was in late 2014 when Kim Gros, a developer with Steelcraft who currently spearheads the project, came up with the idea for the lot, which had originally been intended for the downtown Long Beach area until she got in contact with Howard CDM. She drew inspiration from other cities that had similar projects, such as Las Vegas and San Francisco, and was enthused with the idea of repurposing steel containers and bringing a new life to them.

Gros said in a phone interview on Wednesday that she was at the lot Sunday evening, when only Smog City Brewing was open at that hour, and every table was still taken. She saw people socializing with one another, others brought games such as Checkers, kids were playing on the grass– “It was that moment,” she said, “if I could have taken a picture at that moment, that’s the reason why so much effort has been put in. It’s for the opportunity for people to meet somewhere and to have those conversations in a place that’s inviting to the eye where you’re able to get a really great beverage and a well crafted meal.”

She joked that there are times when the whole project just feels “completely surreal,” so much so that she feels compelled to drive by the lot at

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year corresponding to the vehicle’s model-year, and wish to use those vintage plates in lieu of regular license plates. Such plates are commonly found from different sources, including relatives, garage sales, estate sales, etc. The program will include the blue and yellow license plates issued for use on California motor vehicles from 1970 until 1980.

Background Checks of Drivers of Transportation Network Companies (AB 1289): A transportation network company (TNC) will be required to perform a comprehensive background check of all their drivers.

This law also specifies penalties for a TNC that violates or fails to comply with this requirement. A TNC will be prohibited from contracting with, employing, or retaining a driver if they are registered on the U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender public website, has been convicted of specified felonies, or within the previ-

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The Steelcraft food lot, which will officially open Superbowl weekend, will include vendors such as Waffle Love, Tajima Ramen and Lovesome Chocolates. The project is a culmination of close to two years of planning, said Martin Howard, landowner of the area.

odd hours of the day to just see it for herself.

Gros also commended her Steelcraft team, including Howard, for the forward-thinking approach on the project.

There have also been pending plans for a production crew to document the Steelcraft project. Gros said the premise of the video is unclear and the project is currently in the works. She chose not to reveal the name of the production company in case it doesn’t work out.

The Steelcraft area has 10 reserved parking areas for those who work in the surrounding area, but Howard said there is parking available across the street by a five-story building that he owns, including two other buildings south of that structure that also has a large parking area. In total, he said there are roughly 225 stalls that employees and patrons can use.

Howard, who is an avid cyclist, said there are six streetside bike racks available for public use, as well.

Howard said he has been helping to develop projects along Long Beach Boulevard for the last decade, adding how strong partnerships and extensive planning with community officials and business groups have

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allowed steady growth for the neighborhood.

He works in a building right next to the lot in an upstairs office, where he has a bird’s-eye view of the area and sees people going in and out of the Steelcraft lot on a daily basis– “I’m here every day. I live it.”

He said the engagement Steelcraft has already provided for the neighborhood is confirmation of the lot’s success.

“The kind of revitalization I’ve seen in 12 years is phenomenal,” he said. “This is just another chess piece, as I like to call it, on the board, bringing Steelcraft [...] and these offerings of food, beer and craft to these families who really appreciate that and really support that.” ✦

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Port seeking public input on rail facility The Port of Long Beach will begin public hearings next week on a draft environmental study for the proposed redevelopment of an existing rail yard into a new facility that could increase the use of “on-dock” trains, moving cargo faster while making operations more sustainable, according to port officials.

The port will host the first of two public hearings at 6pm on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St., to gather comments on the study, released in December. The second hearing will be at 6pm on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the Port Interim Administrative Offices, 4801 Airport Plaza Dr. An open house will be held prior to each hearing, beginning at 5:30pm.

Courtesy Port of LB Educational displays and inThe Port of Long Beach will host public hearings on Jan. 11 and 18 about formation regarding the Port’s a draft environmental study for the proposed redevelopment of an existoverall rail strategy will be proing rail yard into a new facility that could increase the use of “on-dock” vided. Spanish translation and trains, moving cargo faster while making operations more sustainable. sign language interpretation dock rail,” where containers are visit the rail facility. Instead, will also be available. placed directly on trains at masmaller train segments would The Pier B On-Dock Rail rine terminals, significantly rebe brought to the facility to be Support Facility, proposed for LABSMyCouponIE.qxp_Layout 1 11/15/16 10:10 AM Page 1 ducing trips by trucks throughjoined together into a full-size the northern area of the port, out the region. No trucks would train. would shift more cargo to “on-

The rail yard would be operated by Pacific Harbor Line, which provides short-haul rail transportation-switching services, railroad track maintenance and train dispatching services under contract to the Port. Pacific Harbor Line is the first railroad in the nation that has converted its entire fleet to clean diesel locomotives that reduce air pollution and save fuel.

A project fact sheet and the draft environmental impact report are available at polb.com/ PierB. The draft EIR analyzes the impacts of the proposed development and the mitigation measures that would be used to address those impacts. The port is welcoming comment on the study through Feb. 13.

Comments can be made in person at the Jan. 11 and Jan. 18 public hearings or sent in writing to Heather Tomley, Director of Environmental Planning, 4801 Airport Plaza Dr., Long Beach, CA 90815 or heather.tomley@polb.com.

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council’s support just before they voted on the payment plan on Dec. 20.

“It will serve as a world-class educational and arts institution that will engage the public like never before,” Schubel told the city council, “and it will tackle the planet’s most pressing issues.” The aquarium executive continued to add that this aquarium will become “the most powerful platform in the world outside of the military that allows the public to explore alternative pathways to the future.”

The grant is a nonbinding program, and according to a staff report from the city manager’s office, the City’s payments toward this grant had decreased significantly in the last couple of years after money from its Tidelands oil revenue fund began to decline.

The City does have a plan to continue its payments.

“The source of payments,” City Manager Pat West wrote in his Dec. 20 staff report, “for the middle six years of the grant (other than the first year and last two years) includes $500,000 per year from savings in debt service due to a recent refunding of outstanding Rainbow Harbor bonds, and a separate $500,000 from Tidelands operating funds. It is intended that the annual $500,000 from operations will come from oil revenue above current operating needs, although that is not certain; if new revenue is not available, budget adjustments may be necessary.”

The Rainbow Harbor bonds, another city financial obligation, are anticipated to be paid off by 2023, according to West, and he stated that the grant payments in 2024 and 2025 “will be funded entirely by savings that result from the termination of debt service payments for the Rainbow Harbor bonds.” The City had been paying $3 million per year towards the Rainbow Harbor bonds, according to the city manager.

Third District Councilmember Suzie Price was especially impressed at the Dec. 20 meeting by the terms of the financing plan.

“I will say,” Price told the council, “my favorite part of the proposal and the budget aspect of it is that it will not impact any existing or future projects out of the Tidelands area.

That’s a real concern for those of us who fund many city assets through that particular budget. I think it’s a great added benefit to the city.”

Although the City’s $15 million Aquarium Challenge Grant has been nonbinding, the city manager did state that there is “some financial risk.”

“The Pacific Visions Project is an impressive addition to the Aquarium,” West wrote in his staff report to the council, “but it also may present a higher than minimal risk to the Tidelands funds as there may be costs beyond the Challenge Grant. The risk areas include construction costs and contingency, financing costs, operating income and potential longterm renovation and rehabilitation costs.”

In a statement to the Signal Tribune Thursday morning, the aquarium’s president and CEO expressed his gratitude to the City.

“The City of Long Beach has been very supportive of our expansion efforts since 2013 with a challenge grant of $15 million for Pacific Visions,” Schubel said.

Flush with this cash, the aquarium still has more fundraising to do, but the organization has a very healthy start. Including the city’s grant, the aquarium has already secured $42 million in grants and donations, according to a statement from the aquarium. ✦

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TST5353 / 2016 291099 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: CRESCENT SCS, 2633 E. 28th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: GARY DEAN WILLETT, 2561 Hillcrest St., Signal Hill, CA 90755.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Gary Dean Willett. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on December 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: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, & January 6, 2017.

TST5354 / 2016 293420 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: PAARS DESIGN AND BUILD INCORPORATED, 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90034. Registrant: PAARS DESIGN AND BUILD INCORPORATED, 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90034. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Eleanor Rounds, CFO. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on December 5, 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: December 16, 23, 30, 2016, & January 6, 2017.

TST5356 TRUSTEES SALE APN: 7215-019-067 TS No: CA08001066-16-2 TO No: 8639164 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 June 10, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 23, 2017 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 June 20, 2005 as Instrument No. 05 1435634, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by FATIMA P. FERNANDEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN AND MARIA TERESA P. FERNANDEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for BNC MORTGAGE, INC., A DELAWARE 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: 2101 E 21ST ST 303, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any

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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 $283,416.03 (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

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auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law

requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 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, CA08001066-16-2.

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: December 14, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001066-16-2 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE

BID NOTICE TST5366 Bid Notice City of Long Beach/RAINBOW HARBOR SEWAGE EVAC REPAIR & UPGRADE Solicitation No. R-7076 Bidding on January 25, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. REQUESTING SUB-BIDS ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Electrical, Vacuum Truck, PVC Pipe, Stainless Steel Fasteners, IPE Wood Decking, Misc. Metals, & Misc. Construction Materials.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc., intends to seriously negotiate with qualified HUD Section 3 firms for project participation. Subcontractor and Supplier price quotes should be provided within a reasonable time frame prior to the bid deadline to enable a complete evaluation. All subcontracts will be subject to the terms and conditions of the project specifications. Mike Bubalo Construction is signatory to Union agreements. Assistance will be provided in obtaining bonds, lines of credit and/or insurance. Plans and Specs are available for viewing, or can be obtained from the City of Long Beach website https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=15810.

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January 6, 2017 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.ISL Number 26248, Pub Dates: 12/23/2016, 12/30/2016, 01/06/2017, SIGNAL TRIBUNE TST5357 / 2016 294410 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ARLES SHOES, 15710 Garfield Ave., Paramount, CA 90723. Registrant: ARLES COLLECTION INC., 15710 Garfield Ave., Paramount, CA 90723. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Christian Dominguez, President. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in January, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on December 6, 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: December 23, 30, 2016, & January 6, 13, 2017.

TST5358 Trustee’s Sale T.S. No. 048226-CA APN: 7217006-080 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/20/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/25/2017 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of

Trust recorded 3/27/2007, as Instrument No. 20070703200, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: EDWARD H. J. WILSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2043 CRESCENT DR SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $472,684.66 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and

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delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758 - 8052 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. HOMESEARCH.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 048226-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to

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attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 758 – 8052 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 Published in the Signal Tribune on December 30, 2016 & January 6, 13, 2017.

TST5362 / 2016 321996 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ASSOCIASIGNAL HILL, 2698 Junipero Ave. Suite 101A, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

Registrant: PROPESSIONAL MANAGEMENT, INC., 27051 Towne Centre Drive Suite 200, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610. This business is conducted by: a Corporation.

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

Signed: Clint Warrell, President.

The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in November, 2016.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on December 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: December 30, 2016, & January 6, 13, 20, 2017.

TST5363 / 2016 313327 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: TRAY SURF COMPANY, 623 Mira Mar Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814. Registrant: MATTHEW GEBHARD, 623 Mira Mar Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Matthew Gebhard. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in December, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on December 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: December 30, 2016, & January 6, 13, 20, 2017.

TST55361/ Case No. YS029391.

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

PETITION OF Dionicio Chavez Rodriguez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: DIONICIO CHAVEZ RODRIGUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: DIONICIO CHAVEZ RODRIGUEZ, to Proposed Name: DIONICIO RODRIGUEZ CHAVEZ. 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.

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NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: February 17, 2017; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. M. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: December 30, 2016 & January 6, 13, 20, 2017 ___//ss//___ Steven Van Sicklen, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: December 30, 2016 TST5364/ Case No. NS033264.

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

PETITION OF Shanka Parakrama Ratnapala.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: SHANKA PARAKRAMA RATNAPALA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: SHANKA PARAKRAMA RATNAPALA, to Proposed Name: SHANKA PARAKRAMA DESILVA. 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: February 15, 2017; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. 26. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017 ___//ss//___ Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: December 29, 2016 TST5365/ Case No. NS033255.

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

PETITION OF Kimberly Britt-Ward.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: KIMBERLY BRITTWARD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: KIMBERLY BRITTWARD, to Proposed Name: KIMBERLY DIANE HAYS VAUGHN BEY. 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: February 10, 2017; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. 27. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017 ___//ss//___ Ross M. Klein, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: December 27, 2016

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

Auto burglary 2600 block Atlantic Ave.

Thursday, Dec. 29 3pm Lewd act /child under 14 600 block E. Burnett St.

8am Possession of meth/ecstacy/ GHB, etc.

E. PCH/Walnut Ave. (suspect arrested)

4pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 3300 block Magnolia Ave.

Noon Residential burglary 1100 block E. San Antonio Dr.

4pm Grand theft- property 3600 block Magnolia Ave.

4pm Robbery- person W. 20th St./Magnolia Ave.

6pm Exhibiting deadly weaponnot firearm Long Beach blvd./E. PCH

Sunday, Jan. 1 1am Residential burglary 3300 block Magnolia Ave.

11pm Robbery- commercial 4100 block Orange Ave. Friday, Dec. 30 1pm Residential burglary 1000 block Freeland St. 5pm Auto burglary W. 23rd St./Golden Ave.

5am Residential burglary 4500 block Whaley Ave.

8am Spousal abuse W. 31st St./Golden Ave.

10am Shoot into inhabited dwelling 2000 block Pasadena Ave.

8am Spousal abuse 4900 block Ruth Ave.

1am Residential burglary 900 block W. PCH

3pm Spousal abuse 700 block E. 46th St.

2pm Auto burglary 2100 block Lime Ave.

1am Shoot at inhabited dwelling 1800 block Lime Ave.

11pm Spousal abuse 1900 block Pasadena Ave.

3pm Spousal abuse 4600 block Banner Dr.

4am Robbery- person Cherry Ave./E. PCH

Tuesday, Jan. 3 3am Spousal abuse 2801 Atlantic Ave.

6pm Assault- not firearm 1900 block Pacific Ave.

8am Robbery- commercial W. PCH/Golden Ave.

Noon Grand theft- motor vehicle 1900 block Magnolia Ave. 3pm Assault- not firearm 3100 block E. PCH

10pm Grand theft- motor vehicle W. Willard St./Pacific Ave.

6pm Spousal abuse 900 block E. 25th St.

10pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 400 block W. Willow St.

6pm Residential burglary 4800 block Daisy Ave.

Saturday, Dec. 31 1am

Freeman Ave./E. 20th St. 1:35pm Trespassing 1900 block St. Louis Ave. (suspect arrested)

10pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2100 block Pacific Ave. Wednesday, Jan. 4 7am Auto burglary 4100 block Country Club Dr.

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6pm Robbery- person Long Beach Blvd./E. Willow St.

Monday, Jan. 2 Midnight Residential burglary 3300 block Cherry Ave.

200 block W. PCH 10pm Battery 100 block E. PCH

5am Residential burglary 3500 block Atlantic Ave.

6am Spousal abuse 1800 block Pacific Ave.

6pm Robbery- commercial 300 block E. Willow St.

9pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 1100 block E. San Antonio Dr.

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10am Residential burglary 2801 Atlantic Ave.

I R Friday, Dec. 30 10:25am Identity theft 3300 block Lime Ave.

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Thursday, Dec. 29 4:25am DUI 1000 block E. 33rd St. (suspect arrested)

2:42pm Sex offender- fail to register 2700 block Walnut Ave. (suspect arrested) 5:57pm Trespass: refuse to leave 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect arrested)

Saturday, Dec. 31 1:06pm Possession of controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, trespassing.

2100 block Ohio Ave. (suspect arrested)

7:36pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2200 block Orange Ave.

4pm Residential burglary 1000 block Ridgewood St.

7am Suspect 1- Possession of paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, false ID to police officer.

Suspect 2- possession of controlled substance, misdemeanor warrant.

3100 block E. PCH (both suspects arrested)

4pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2000 block Pine Ave.

9:41am Auto burglary 2500 block Temple Ave.

5pm Robbery- person

1:14pm Stolen vehicle recovered

4pm Residential burglary 3300 block Atlantic Ave.

E M Tuesday, Jan. 3 7:06am Scavenging 1000 block E. 32nd St. (suspect cited)

2:33pm Petty theft, possession of controlled substance.

2400 block Cherry Ave. (suspect arrested)

Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide

9am Residential burglary 2600 block Redondo Ave.

Monday, Jan. 2 10:25am Residential burglary 3300 block Myrtle Ave.

Sunday, Jan. 1 1:26am Two misdemeanor warrants 1600 block E. Willow St. (suspect arrested) 10:37am Possession of controlled substance 3200 block E. Willow St. (suspect arrested) 2:52pm Spousal abuse E. Willow St./Gundry Ave. (suspect arrested)

11am Public intoxication, drugs W/alcohol.

2300 block E. 19th St. (suspect arrested)

3pm Possession of controlled substance, building a fire.

E. Patterson/California Ave. (suspect arrested)

6pm Possession of controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor warrant.

E. PCH/Obispo Ave. (suspect arrested) 8:07pm Suspect 1- Robbery, resist police officer.

Suspect 2- Robbery 900 block E. 33rd St. (both suspects arrested) Wednesday, Jan. 48 2:04am Stolen vehicle recovered E. 25th St./Lemon Ave. 1:35pm Commercial burglary 700 block E. Spring St. (suspect arrested) 10:09pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 3200 block E. 19th St.

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