Signal Tribune July 15, 2016

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VOL. XXXVIII NO. 29

At risk

SH City Council approves permit for brewery and tasting room

Increase of meningitis cases prompt LA County to partner with local agencies to offer free and low-cost vaccines.

CJ Dablo Staff Writer

Los Angeles County Departments of Public Health and Health Services has reported an increase in cases of meningococcal disease, particularly among gay and bisexual men.

The County has partnered with local agencies to offer free and low-cost vaccinations and encouraged individuals who are at-risk to get vaccinated.

Meningococcal disease is caused by a strain of bacteria known as the Neisseria Meningitides, according to the County’s website. The County noted that most people may be familiar with meningococcal meningitis, also called meningitis.

“Public Health continues to work every day to protect health and stop the spread of this fatal disease,” said Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, who serves as interim health officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. “Vaccination is the best way to prevent the disease. The County is committed to developing a comprehensive vaccination campaign to protect all persons who are at risk.”

The County’s public-health department reported that the at-risk population includes individuals who are infected with HIV; gay men and men who have sex with men (MSM)– regardless of HIV status– who have multiple partners or who share cigarettes or marijuana.

According to a press release offered by LA County, eight out of the 17 patients diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease have identified themselves as gay or bisexual men. These figures include those cases reported by the City of Long Beach, which has its own public-health department.

John Holguin, a spokesman for see MENINGITIS page 11

Applicant proposes alcohol manufacturing, entertainment and food truck at Willow Street location.

Denny Cristales Editorial Assistant

Photos by Sean Belk | Signal Tribune

Protesters hold up signs that read, “Black Lives Matter” and “No Justice, No Peace” during a peace rally at Redondo Avenue and Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach on Sunday, July 10.

Rallying for peace Sean Belk Contributing Writer

Hundreds of people gathered throughout the day at Bluff Park at Redondo Avenue and Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach on Sunday, July 10 to peacefully protest in solidarity, promoting “love, peace and equality for all,” particularly for people of color and the LGBTQ community.

The peace rally was organized in response to national outrage over two separate incidents in which police shot and killed unarmed black men. After videos of the incidents involving the deaths of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota spread online, five police officers were shot and killed on July 7 at the end of a peace rally

Long Beach resident Thadeo Kimble, far left, throws up a peace hand sign during a peace rally at Bluff Park in Long Beach that was organized through social media to promote “love, peace and equality for all.”

in Dallas, Texas organized by the Black Lives Matter organization.

The peace rally in Long Beach drew people of different races, ages and backgrounds and was organized through Facebook and social media sites to promote “civil equality” as

a way to band together all groups of people and “pull those being mistreated and misrepresented into the fold,” according a description of the event on Facebook that further states the rally was not meant to demonstrate violence or hatred.

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Brewery Signal Hill residents may soon have a go-to spot for trying different assortments of alcohol after the city council at its meeting on July 12 approved a permit for a brewery and tasting room.

Approving the item allows the applicant, Daniel Sundstrom, to operate a brewery at 1136 E. Willow St. and to manufacture alcohol. The 3,227-square-foot space would also include entertainment and a food truck, and no outside seating or activity would be allowed.

“We hope everybody is as excited about it as we are,” said Jesse Sundstrom, Daniel’s son, during the meeting. “We hope people will see what this will bring to the city.

It will make it a destination and bring outside revenue and allow people to discover more of what Signal Hill has to offer, because there is a lot more to offer than people in the surrounding area give it credit for.”

The proposed hours of operation are: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4pm to 9pm; Fridays, 3pm to 11pm; Saturdays, noon to 11pm; and Sundays, 1pm to 8pm.

While the maximum occupancy has not been confirmed, Daniel said the projected total occupancy would be 60 people.

Signal Hill Mayor Lori Woods suggested that those in charge of the brewing company return within six months with any adjustsee COUNCIL page 10

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NEWS

July 15, 2016

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LB YMCA elects new board chair Lowenthal The YMCA of Greater Long Beach announced on Thursday, July 14 that it has elected Kevin Peterson as the new chair of the nonprofit organization.

Peterson, a founder and president/CEO of P2S Engineering, Inc., will lead the 45-member board, which aims to set a strategic direction and policy to guide the YMCA's intent to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Peterson succeeds Bob Murrin and will serve a two-year term as

the nonprofit’s 33rd chair, ending in 2018.

Peterson's involvement with the organization began at a young age when he participatied in a youth hockey league at the Lakewood YMCA, according to the YMCA of Greater Long Beach.

As an adult, Peterson joined the YMCA of Greater Long Beach Board of Directors in 2012 and since then has served in several leadership positions, including chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, Board Fundraising

Committee and member of the Facilities and Assets Committee.

Peterson serves in leadership positions for several local nonprofits, including vice chair for the Community Hospital of Long Beach Advisory Board and chair of the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Partnerships in Excellence program.

He also serves as a mentor for the CSULB Innovation Challenge, according to the YMCA of Long Beach.

Source: YMCA of Greater LB

bill creating BLM Foundation passes House

Last week, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation authored by Congressember Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) and Congressmember Jody Hice (GA-10) to establish a charitable nonprofit foundation to assist the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in protecting fish and wildlife habitat, providing access to recreation resources and cleaning up thousands of abandoned mine sites nationwide.

The Bureau of Land Management Foundation Act, H.R. 3844, would create a nonprofit foundation based on similar organizations that Congress has chartered in the past, such as the National Park Foundation, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the National Forest Foundation. The BLM Foundation– the creation of which is supported

by BLM leadership– would solicit and take in donations that would be directed at supporting the diverse mission of the BLM, according to Lowenthal’s office.

Unlike earlier attempts to create a BLM foundation, H.R. 3844 would allow donors to selectively direct their donations to specific BLM issue areas, such as mine reclamation.

“The establishment of a Bureau of Land Management Foundation is long overdue,” Lowenthal said. “It would provide the BLM with an important partner and allow private individuals and corporations to support the BLM’s diverse mission, which includes activities such as managing wild horses, protecting cultural resources and cleaning up abandoned hardrock mines.

Importantly, H.R. 3844 was passed out of the House with bipartisan support, and I am proud to have worked cooperatively with Rep. Hice and the Natural Resources Committee to get this bill passed.”

The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate, where it will be referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Source: Lowenthal’s office

Commuter Wine Tasting: Tues, July 19

Mediterranean Memories

We are calling this one “Mediterranean Memories” in honor of all the memories you have if you’ve been there and all the ones you’d like to make if you haven’t. We will once again be joined by our host, Mike Levine, consummate wine professional and adequate travel companion.

WHERE:

Delius, Prix Fixe Dining Room

INCLUDES:

6 wines (minimum), passed appetizers, Mike’s witty banter

For Reservations: (562) 426-0694

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LA residents urged to use Nextdoor.com to monitor West Nile virus summer activity Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) officials recently announced a partnership with Nextdoor.com to warn residents in Los Angeles County that West Nile virus activity has already reached “concerning levels” this summer, according to a press release issued by the GLACVCD. Using Nextdoor.com, an online social media network for neighborhoods, GLACVCD will help residents get up-to-date information about mosquito-related issues that affect LA County, such as West Nile virus, in addition to Zika, dengue or chikungunya viruses. While the latter have not been confirmed in any LA County mosquitoes, West Nile virus is actively being spread by mosquitoes and continues to be identified in additional areas, according to GLACVCD. This past week, GLACVCD confirmed an additional 21 mosquito samples and nine birds positive for West Nile virus. West Nile virus was identified for the first time this year in the following cities or communities: Diamond Bar Encino Lakewood Lynwood Mission Hills Northridge Pacoima Reseda Sunland Whittier Winnetka Residents throughout LA County are urged to take mosquito bite prevention and source reduction recommendations seriously.

Beginning in July, residents in communities where disease is detected will receive notifications on their Nextdoor page.

“Having the ability to easily communicate with residents is extremely vital to protecting public health, especially this summer as we face concerns of West Nile virus and Zika,” said Levy Sun, GLACVCD’s public information officer. “Using Nextdoor, we can target, and help empower neighbors to keep their communities safe and mitigate some of the issues around mosquito-borne diseases.”

With Nextdoor.com, LA County residents can create private neighborhood websites to share information, including neighborhood public safety issues, community events, activities, local services and lost pets. GLACVCD is able to post information, such as news, services, programs, free events and emergency notifications to Nextdoor websites across the county.

Nextdoor is free for residents and GLACVCD. Each LA County neighborhood has its own private Nextdoor website, accessible only to residents of that neighborhood.

Neighborhoods establish and self-manage their own Nextdoor websites. GLACVCD will not be able to access residents’ websites, contact information or content.

All members must verify their residence before joining Nextdoor.com.

Information shared on Nextdoor.com is password protected and cannot be accessed by Google or other search engines.

For more information and to join a Nextdoor neighborhood website, visit nextdoor.com.

Source: Lowenthal’s office

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OPINION

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By Neena Strichart

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n August of 1993, police officer Abel Dominguez, while sitting in his police cruiser doing some paperwork, was shot three times, once in the head resulting in his partial paralysis. In less than two months from now, the man convicted of the crime is yet again up for a parole hearing. Since we do not run open letters as a letter to the editor, I am using my column to provide the following plea from Abel Dominguez’s family: Given that my husband is a retired Long Beach police detective who had worked with Abel, this matter is indeed close to Steve [Strichart]’s heart. Please read below and consider writing a letter to the parole board in favor of denying this felon’s parole.

An open letter from the Family of Sgt. Abel Dominguez– Our family has been notified that Nathan Sims (J-32468), the person

who was convicted for the attempted murder of my husband, our father and grandfather, is once again eligible for a parole suitability hearing on September 7, 2016.

The hearing will take place at Solano State Prison, Vacaville, CA. This is our family’s 5th parole hearing, despite his life sentence.

Since 1993, he has continued to show no remorse and to deny his full actions. Nathan Sims has done nothing to improve himself while incarcerated.

There are resources available to all inmates. Enroll in school or learn a trade. At the last hearing he admitted to not taking any self-improvement courses, but did attend one on how not to associate with gang members.

He has not taken responsibility for his actions, and still blames the Long Beach Police Department for convicting the wrong man.

Nathan Sims poses a serious threat to our family, to the

police family, and public safety.

Despite his crimes, over the years our family is repeatedly brought back to relive the trauma of Abel’s shooting and the nightmare of the system.

Many of you have walked beside us and supported us through this nightmare previously. Once again, due to the system, we are again reaching out and urgently NEED your help. Please stand with us and write a letter of support.

Please ask the Parole Board to DENY PAROLE, and keep Nathan Sims incarcerated for his actions.

Send letters to: California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Office of Victim & Survivor Rights & Services P.O. Box 942883 Sacramento, CA 94283 RE: Nathan Sims CDC J-32468, Hearing 9/7/16 Letters must be mailed out before August 12, 2016 to be considered.

On behalf of our family, thank you.

Sincerely, Abel & Cindy Dominguez Phillip, Alexandra, Laura,

LETTER S, EM A ILS A N D WE B S I T E C OMME NT S Stronger than fear

Dallas, Texas. Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. These are not individual incidents, occurring in a vacuum, outside the orbits of each other. These tragedies are tied together by the threads of anger and fear.

They have filled me with horror, sadness and grief.

In this moment, I have no solutions– but I refuse to stop working to find them. I have no cheerful comment to make the moment brighter– but I refuse to reject optimism in our future. what I do know is that this is not who we are as a people. We are stronger than fear, and we are stronger than hate.

I also know that we as a nation cannot allow ourselves to grow numb to this. Each of these deaths– each of these innocent lives lost– should cause each of us great sorrow and pain. They should pain not just for the simple loss of human life, but also for the realization that their deaths, and the more than 90 people that die from gunfire each day in this nation, are the painful signs that something is profoundly wrong in our society. Fear and anger have never been our nation’s rudder. As the President said, “We are better than this.”

Rep. Alan Lowenthal 47th District

Feeling Dauncy?

[Note: this letter is in response to “Thoughts from the Publisher” in the July 8, 2016 issue.]

I Love Lucy fans know where the word "dauncy" came from. Do you recall this conversation between Lucy and Ethel from the episode when Lucy discovers that she's expecting?

Lucy: I need a tonic or something. I've been feeling real dauncy.

Ethel: Dauncy?

Lucy: Yeah, it's a word my grandmother made up for when you're not really sick but you just feel lousy.

Becky Burleson Signal Hill

Pet-friendly paper

I'm a regular reader of your circular. I have small pets and we occasionally use publications we know to be printed with soy ink around their areas and in their dwellings. Publications printed with soy ink are generally safe for this particular use since small pets may end up ingesting some of the paper and the soy ink is considerably less toxic than other alternatives.

Would you happen to know if the Signal Tribune is printed with soy ink? We sincerely appreciate your time and your interest into addressing our question. Thank you for your time.

Miguel Pascual Signal Hill [Ed note: According to our printer, we do indeed use soy ink!]

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By Signal Hill Mayor Lori Woods

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y home emergency kit is developing nicely, and I feel better about being prepared if a disaster keeps me “home-bound” for several days.

_____ Pain reliever

_____ Allergy medication

_____ Thermometer

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_____ $2 set aside for weather radio But, wait! I may not be at home when an emergency situation occurs and could be at work or traveling by car without a way of getting back to the great emergency kit I’ve created at home. Here are some great tips I’ve discovered from dmv.org about what to keep in my car if the unexpected should occur.

For commuting or traveling any great distance by car, packing an emergency kit may make the difference between getting back on the road soon or being stuck where you are for a period of time.

• Roadside flares • A first-aid kit • Work gloves or latex gloves • Two quarts of oil • Jumper cables • One gallon of antifreeze • Brake fluid • Extra fuses • A blanket • A flashlight w/ fresh batteries • A Phillips head screwdriver • A flat head screwdriver • Vise grips • An adjustable wrench • A pair of pliers

You can use a cardboard box or large plastic container (such as a milk crate) for storage, so that it doesn’t roll around in the trunk, and you can quickly find when you need it in an emergency. If space in your car is at a premium, you can use a basic version of the emergency kit– a small first-aid kit, two roadside flares, a quart of oil, extra fuses, a flashlight, a multipurpose tool commonly containing pliers, wire cutters, a saw, a bottle opener, screwdrivers, files and an awl, a tire inflator, some rags, a pocket knife and a help sign.

Some optional items to consider for your emergency kit include a Swiss Army knife, a good book, a pillow, a bathing suit, some tasty snacks and a beach chair.

If you live in an area with freezing temperatures during the win-

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Stephen M. Strichart

CULTURE WRITER

Anita W. Harris

Such protection is something that every vehicle should have (along with a well-equipped firstaid kit). Yet most people carry only a few of the basic items they need to help them get back on the road quickly and safely if they run into a problem.

Above all, always carry the necessary equipment for changing a tire: a working jack, an inflated spare tire, a lug-nut wrench or tire iron and pipe for leverage. These items should always be stored in their designated place in your car’s trunk.

• A tire inflator • A tire pressure gauge • Some rags and a funnel • A roll of duct tape • A roll of paper towels • A spray bottle w/ washer fluid • An ice scraper • An AAA or roadside emergency card • Triangle reflectors and flares • A pocketknife • Bottled water • Granola or energy bars • Good sturdy walking shoes

ter, you should also keep a collapsible shovel in your car in case you have to dig your way out of ice, snow or even sand.

Before you actually find yourself in an emergency situation, take time to become familiar with the items you’ve collected and how to use them correctly, because simply having in them in your possession of ion is not enough. After all, it is easy to become flustered when the unexpected happens, and many of us (both male and female) are not too mechanically inclined.

Finally, having an emergency road kit may mean the difference between sitting on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck or being able to make your way to your destination.

Our next article will outline simple ways to prepare for an emergency in your workplace.

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COMMUNITY

July 15, 2016

Rancho Los Cerritos to host free summer concert Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is hosting a free summer concert on July 24 in the backyard of the historic property with a performance by the Ray Goren & the Generation Blues Experience.

Guests may arrive at 4:30pm for pre-concert picnicking in the historic gardens. Music will begin at 5:30pm, continuing until 7pm. Guests are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Pets are not allowed.

Ray Goren & the Generation Blues Experience is comprised of several blues veterans. Ray’s diverse musical tastes have greatly influenced his original music; a mixture of pop, rock and R&B. He is a captivating live performer and has played all around the United States, sharing the stage with such famous musicians as BB King, Leon Russell, Robby Krieger, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Alice Cooper and Eric Gales.

Rancho Los Cerritos is located at 4600 Virginia Road in Long Beach.

Built in 1844, the adobe home and grounds echo with the rich history of Spanish, Mexican, and American California and with the families who helped transform Southern California from its ranching beginnings to the modern and urban society it is today.

The two-story Monterey-style adobe is primarily furnished to reflect occupants and lifestyles from the 1860s-1880s. The site, a National, State and Long Beach Historic Landmark, also includes historic gardens and a research library and archives.

The Rancho is operated by the Rancho Los Cerritos Foundation in private-public partnership with the City of Long Beach.

More information (562) 206-2040 rancholoscerritos.org

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AROUND TOWN WALK THE WALK What Walking tour Who Led by Long Beach Heritage When Saturday, July 16 from 9am to 11:30am Where Meet at the WPA Mural, 3rd and the Promenade More Info The walking tour will explore downtown Long Beach. A few of the landmarks on the tour include the WPA Mural-Recreation, Insurance Exchange Building and the Security Bank Building. The cost is $10. Tours are held the third Saturday of each month. In case of rain, call (562) 493-7019 to reschedule. Tickets can be purchased via PayPal at lbheritage.org .

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

VALUING VETERANS What Fundraiser party Who Hosted by the nonprofit Operation Confidence When Saturday, July 16 from 7pm to 11pm Where The Boathouse on the Bay Restaurant, 190 N. Marina Dr. More Info The fundraiser will benefit Operations Confidence’s Turning Point Housing Project for homeless disabled veterans. Celebrity performer Dre Knight will be on-hand during the event, as well. Email ocdisabledveterans@gmail.com or call (818) 282-4916.

NIGHT ON THE TOWN What 13th National Night Out event Who Presented by the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) and the Signal Hill Police Foundation (SHPF) When Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 5pm to 8pm Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave. More Info National Night Out is a nationwide event that focuses on strengthening policecommunity partnerships. Its ultimate goal is crime prevention. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. Email Kristi at kmorgan@signalhillpd. org .

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? What Monthly meeting Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Genealogical Society When Sunday, July 17 at 1pm Where Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St. More Info The group meets on the third Sunday of every month with the purpose of collecting, preserving and publishing data relating to genealogy. Contact qhgs.info or Shareholder Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.

AN ARRESTING EVENT? What Police foundation luncheon Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Police Foundation When Wednesday, July 20 at 11:30am Where The Grand Event Center, 4101 E. Willow St. More Info The luncheon will feature guest speaker Jim McDonnell, Los Angeles County sheriff. The event will also honor retiring Signal Hill Police Department reserve officers and raise money to support the department’s community outreach programs. The luncheon is open to the public.

Luncheon tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Call (562) 756-0066 or email info@ shpolicefoundation.org .

MEMBER MIXER What Member recruitment mixer Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated (LBRWF) When Wednesday, July 20 at 6pm Where 3777 Long Beach Blvd. on the rooftop patio More Info LBRWF members Sen. Janet Nguyen and Long Beach Councilmember Stacy Mungo invite Long Beach women to the event to meet members and learn about the club. The cost is $10 per person until July 18. The cost is $20 at the door. RSVP by calling (562) 493-4125 or emailing longbeachrwf@gmail.com .

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FROM THE PALETTE TO THE PALATE What Art show Who Hosted by Sasha’s– Living with Style When Thursday, July 21 from 5pm to 8pm Where 3237 E. Broadway More Info The event will feature artist Paula Prager showcasing her works. Twelve gourmet food trucks will be out front on Broadway. Visit sashawittedesign.com/events .

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

FOR ART’S SAKE What Art show and sale Who Presented by the Lakewood Artist Guild

FOR THE KIDS What Pediatric reunion events Who Presented by Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach When Thursday, Aug. 4 from 4pm to 8pm (rehab reunion) and Friday, Aug. 5 from 2pm to 4pm (heart-surgery reunion) Where Houssels Forum, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, 2801 Atlantic Ave. More Info Two reunion events will take place at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach.

The 3rd Annual Rehab Reunion on Aug. 4. will give former patients, who have spent extended time in the facility and in therapy after hospitalization, the opportunity to reunite with their care teams.

The reunion is open to patients who have received physical, occupational and/or speech therapy at Miller Children’s. The Annual Pediatric Heart Surgery Reunion on Aug. 5 will have patients reunite with the care team who helped them through their pediatric heart surgery and recovery. Patients will interact with one another while enjoying activities such as face painting, games and a bubble show. Call (562) 933-8983 or (714) 345-5651.

HIT THE ROAD! What 5K Run, Walk, Roll & Stroll event Who Presented by Meals on Wheels Long Beach When Saturday, Aug. 6, check-in at 7am Where Long Beach City College Veterans Memorial Stadium Parking Lot, E. Lew Davis Street, near Carson and Clark Avenues More Info Funds raised will go to support meals for low-income, homebound disabled veterans residing at the Villages at Cabrillo housing community in Long Beach. The cost starts at $30 and includes a participation T-shirt. The event is $20 for students and disabled people. No bicycles or skateboards. Register at mowlb.org/5k.html .

A SPECIAL DAY What Birthday concert Who Presented by The Friends of Banning Museum When Saturday, Aug. 20 from 5pm to 8pm Where Banning Museum, 401 E. M St. More Info The event will celebrate the birthday of the late Phineas Banning, who was commonly know as "The Father of the Port of Los Angeles."

The special event will include live music from local band "JB and the Big Circle Riders," free line-dance instruction, country-style dancing and a barbecue buffet provided by restaurant The Outdoor Grill.

Attendees are encouraged to wear country-western attire, but it is not required. Admission is $10, but is free for Friends of Banning Museum members and those ages 11 and under. Guests can bring their own food and beverage and a blanket or chair. Call (310) 548-2005 to reserve a ticket.

WHO DUNNIT? What 9th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner and Play Who Hosted by Community Hospital Long Beach (CHLB) When Saturday, Aug. 20 at 6pm Where The Grand Event Center, 4101 E. Willow St. More Info The dinner will feature a performance of "Murder, Mayhem & Moonshine," a play set in the 1920s. The cost is $75 and includes dinner, complimentary beer and wine and the performance.

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CULTURE

July 15, 2016

Local eatery to host 366 images by local photographer How do caterpillars, plants, dogs and plastic ducks affect our urban lives?

How do we interface with nature in the city? These are some of the questions asked by photographer Victoria Bryan in Metro Nature, which will open at Utopia restaurant, 445 E. 1st St., on Saturday, July 16.

“In ways both obvious and subtle, signs of nature change our experience of living and working in a busy urban center,” Bryan said.

“Nature and the built environment occupy the same crowded space; there is so much happening on every city street. The camera guides me to slow down so that I can see what I’m usually too rushed to notice. When I’m in the moment, I can explore a wasp’s best side through the lens or align a tree’s reflection in a rain puddle.”

The show contains 366 photographs of nature within the urban environment. Shot between November 2011 and July 2016, the images are drawn from daily photographic safaris through city streets, and most photos were taken in Long Beach.

“I see Victoria with her camera in the neighborhood all the time,” said Kamran Assadi, co-owner of Utopia. “We’re looking forward to having her images on our walls and screens.”

Bryan has been a Long Beach resident since 1985, curating exhibitions and showing her own work in Long Beach and San Pedro during that time.

She teaches in the Cal State Long Beach School of Education and the Art Department and, until recently, was the executive director for the Arts Council for Long Beach.

The opening reception for Metro Nature will take place Saturday, July 16 from 4pm to 6pm.

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Musical Theatre West’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Amy Patton Designer

Bring your sense of humor, ladies and gentlemen, because Musical Theatre West’s (MTW) most recent production is packed with “Great, Big Stuff!”

MTW’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels closes the season with talented vocals and laugh-out-loud writing.

Note, though: This is not a show to bring the kiddos– with sexual themes and adult humor perpetuating much of the comedic relief.

From quick-wit, to slapstick, to repeated fourth-wall busting, humor is heavy handed in this performance, verging on the edge of side-splitting.

Based on the same-titled 1980s film starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine, this musical centers around two con artists competing to swindle “America’s Soap Queen” out of $50,000 to prove who’s the superior scammer and who ends up being the loser that leaves town.

The scene is set in a hotel on the French Riviera, where guests are rich, and seasoned con-man Lawrence Jamison (David Gaines) looks to get richer, until small-scale scammer Freddy Benson (Benjamin Schrader) encroaches on his territory. Cue music.

The chemistry between the cast makes each role believable and lovable in their own ways. From the

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Packed with entertaining and skillful musical numbers complete with a full orchestra and well-executed choreography, this performance’s plot is easy and enjoyable to follow, even if one has not seen the movie on which it is based.

Be forewarned, fellow theatre goers– MTW’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is catchy… maybe even too catchy. (Here I am nearly a week later, and I still can’t seem to get Jolene Oakes’ Oklahoma number out of my head!)

Musical Theatre West’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels runs through July 24, with showtimes on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and on Sundays at 2pm. The production is rated “R,” and parental guidance is advised for those under the age of 17. The total runtime is 2 hours, 10 minutes with a 20 minute intermission in between acts. For tickets and information, visit musical.org or call (562) 856-1999.

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CSI Patrol of Bixby Knolls out in force through Facebook Security service actively responds to instant messaging and posts through social media.

Laurie Hanson Contributing Writer

Enhancing security through social media, CSI Patrol Inc. of Bixby Knolls now offers active responses through Facebook instant messaging in real time along with posts for residents and businesses concerned about their neighborhood.

“Through [Facebook] private messages, [people] have been able to say, ‘this is what I’m seeing,’ and ask, ‘Can you come check this out?,’” explained CSI President/ CEO Dennis Cook. The 35-year Bixby Knolls resident receives messages on his cell phone and responds right away and so does CSI Operations Manager Jason Richard.

Both serve as police officers for a city outside of Long Beach.

Cook fell in love with law enforcement while serving as a reserve officer in Long Beach and played semi-pro hockey with the Ontario Reign, the Kings minor league hockey team, while working at CSI’s Inland Empire office.

Cook and Richard both said they do not post any messages or posts that would otherwise put people in danger with their names or addresses, handling them very discretely.

Presently they are getting two to four requests a day on Facebook for requests and tips on what’s going on in the area.

Last week in North Long Beach on Atlantic Avenue, CSI received a call about a homeless person acting suspiciously in front of a store and were asked if they could send someone over.

“Not a problem,” Cook said. “My bikes were there in less than two minutes.”

When he asked the owner to follow up with the police department, the owner replied that she had already called them about 45 minutes ago. Cook said it probably wasn’t a high priority call for the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), which had already been out handling a call of greater importance.

“Because we’re concentrating more in our area, we have a faster response time and are able to help out,” Cook said. “We don’t want people to ever think that we [CSI Patrol] are the police. We’re not. We’re just an extension of them. We help them out and they help us out.”

Richard stressed that citizens should first call the police and then secondarily contact C ​SI Patrol, which can be reached on Facebook as the CSI Patrol – Bixby Knolls Division, by phone at (562) 9818988 or email at info@csipatrol. com . Daytime patrol schedule is from 8:30am to 6 pm, with randomly timed mountain bike patrols four hours a day, and night patrols for the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA) from 10pm to 5am, 11pm to 6am or midnight to 6am, on a varied schedule in the business district.

The BKBIA, led by Executive Director Blair Cohn, currently has approximately 800 businesses in its fold and organizes such monthly events and programs as First Fridays Long Beach, Strollers, Literary Society, Supper Club and Kidical Mass.

The BKBIA also produces events and marketing opportunities such as cash mobs, Concerts in the Park(ing Lot), photo and poetry contests and block parties, according to its website at bixbyknollsinfo.com .

Cook went on to say that the partnership CSI has with the LBPD is “phenomenal,” explaining that Richard has acted as back up for police on traffic stops, helping to ensure officer

safety, especially in instances where there are two people in a vehicle.

Richard had also actually driven up on-scene for an armed robbery of a business he was visiting.

“Officer safety is a huge, volatile and a paramount issue now-a-days,” Cook said. “When they [the police] look back to see that I or one of our officers has pulled over helping them out, it gives them the sense that someone else is watching their back until another [patrol] car gets here. I want everyone to have that sense that we’re out here watching.”

For about four years, CSI has been working with the BKBIA and has been coordinating security for First Fridays Long Beach for the last three years. The company has been in business for 25 years.

Typical calls consist of concerns about the loitering homeless impeding patrons from entering businesses to suspicious people hanging out around businesses or residences.

They also take pictures of graffiti to report to the police, as well as to the public services department, and even pick up mail for businesses and residences when people are away.

“I actually have photos from where I’ve arrived on scene of homeless people sitting right in front of [business] doorways,” Cook said.

“Crime has actually slowed on the petty thefts here in Bixby Knolls because of the high impact that the security has taken.”

With the strong presence that Cook and his officers have had, including the regular bike patrols of Bixby Knolls and their use of one of two Segway motorized vehicles, he feels crime has been deterred. CSI also employs a fleet of 18 marked cars and two unmarked vehicles.

“With the Facebook page that Jason [Richard] created, we are getting a lot of positive feedback with people sharing private messages on what they are seeing,” Cook said.

For Bixby Knolls, CSI now has four or five security officers expanding their hours to the weekends, donating more time to the BKBIA to ensure safety, he said, adding that CSI currently donates about 80 to 100 extra man-hours a month to the community.

Cook also said that, despite some negative posts on Facebook about Bixby Knolls that may look bad in the eyes of those who want to live or do business here, the community is actually safe.

“We’re trying to put the fire out before it gets started,” Cook said, adding that he would never work, live or play anywhere else, calling Bixby Knolls “one of the best neighborhoods in Long Beach.”

“It absolutely has a hometown atmosphere where everyone is polite and talks to each other,” Cook said.

“If it wasn’t for the BKBIA, I don’t think this area would be what it is.”

Cohn said that the BKBIA has had

an on-going relationship with CSI Patrol for four years. “[CSI Patrol has] done a lot of work for us,” he said.

Cohn said that he has discussed clean and safe business programs with CSI, and how the security company adds an extra set of eyes for the BKBIA and supplements police efforts.

“The police know what we’re doing and we work in partnership with CSI and [the police],” he said.

“It was after CSI determined there were security issues in the area that [CSI] came to the BKBIA to spruce up their Facebook page. The BKBIA put the word out on it.”

Aside from partnering with CSI and its Facebook page, people should be vigilant in Bixby Knolls, Cohn said.

“We want businesses to be lit up at night,” he said, adding that both businesses and residents should invest in security cameras and report any suspicious activity.

Cohn said the BKBIA and CSI will continue to work on projects in the future.

“They’re out there patrolling for us,” he said. “Anytime we have seen anything like suspicious people, activity or homeless people, we contact Dennis [Cook] with our concerns.”

On why he cares so much about he Bixby Knolls community, Cook referred to LBPD North Commander Rudy Komisza that, “it’s about com-

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CSI Patrol Operations Manager Jason Richard is pictured on one of CSI’s Segway motorized vehicles, one of the first on the West Coast and utilized for the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association’s (BKBIA) First Friday’s Long Beach monthly events in the business district.

munity ownership and pride,” adding that, “with the Facebook page, we hope more people will buy into the patrol and to increase [it].”

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ments or changes that may occur during the process of opening up.

Jesse said over-serving alcoholic beverages is a matter he “takes very seriously.” He said the protocol of identifying individuals who may be at risk of over-drinking would include observing a suspected person’s body language and demeanor.

“Are they exhibiting the classic behaviors of intoxication?” Jesse exemplified. “Are they slurring their words? Are they swaying around? It’s going to be a highly observational time for us and the people that are going to be working for us as well.”

Presentations Mayor Woods presented a Sustainability Award in the category of “water efficient landscapes” to Mark McGuire, the owner of the commercial building located at 1140 E. Willow St.– the same local as the potential brewery.

Mayor Woods noted that McGuire did a good job in improving the sustainability of the landscaping on the property– such as replacing turf in the parking lot with mulch and plants.

Woods also presented her seventh-week display on the Red Cross’s 21 Weeks to Prepare program, aimed at assisting individuals and families in the event of an emergency.

She has focused on introducing new items the public may purchase as part of their personalized emergency kits for the program. The intent is for individuals to have a complete kit by the end of the 21 weeks.

The items she presented for this week’s council meeting included a thermometer, sunscreen and allergy and pain relievers.

Auto Center The council adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 2016-06-1487, which revises Title 20 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code to permit and conditionally permit accessory uses associated with the Signal Hill Auto Center in the commercial industrial, light industrial and general industrial zoning districts.

Councilmember stipends Ordinance No. 2016-06-1488 was also approved. The ordinance adjusts compensation for Signal

Hill councilmembers and goes into effect after the March 2017 election.

City Clerk and Treasurer stipends An ordinance that would increase the compensation for the city clerk and city treasurer positions from $300 a month to $405 a month was introduced during the council meeting as well and goes into effect after the March 2017 election along with the councilmember stipend.

City Treasurer Larry Blunden requested the city council postpone approving the ordinance until August in order to present an “alternative proposal” with City Clerk Robert Copeland.

Copeland was not present during the meeting.

Blunden argued that both the city treasurer and city clerk positions have consistently been excluded from council increases and other benefits.

“I think the increases being proposed is out of proportion,” Blunden said. “The city clerk and city treasurer also had certain benefits that were available to council and other staff, and those were removed from our package... It’s been 28 years since we’ve had any consideration at all from the council or from the staff to approve anything... I don’t know why we’ve been excluded for 28 years. I’ve asked around and nobody really has a firm answer here, but we were excluded from any negotiations, and I’m not sure if that’s completely legal to be excluded from any group for that amount of time.”

Blunden said he did have an idea for a proposal for the council, but added that he would prefer to disclose the information at a later date.

Vice Mayor Tina Hansen responded to Blunden’s comments by saying that it’s the responsibility of the city clerk and city treasurer to speak up. She added that councilmembers received increased compensation and benefits in the past because they “advocated for themselves.”

“I guess I don’t appreciate the council being called to task for this, because we’ve had other city clerks, other city treasurers through the years, and they have a right, just as we do, to advocate for themselves,” she said.

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Signal Hill Mayor Lori Woods presented a Sustainability Award to Mark McGuire, the owner of a commercial building located at 1140 E. Willow St., in the troleum category fuels of “water landscapes” the United council’s July 12 meeting.

States with the worst and efficient other sources is inatthe The American Lung Association’s (ALA) State of the Air 2016 harming our residents, contribut- air pollution, California municipalreport released this week found ing to the incidence of asthma and ities rank as follows: continued progress in cleaner air, other chronic lung conditions. Air Ozone pollution Maintenance declarations come from everytheyear We’ve 1 Long Beach-Riverside costs our communities in No.The with Loseither.

Angeles metrowaited area pollution The council approved a resoluthe water conservation program for some years because of the achieving its best ever air quality. healthcare spending, lost produc- No. 2 Bakersfield recession, we’ve waited other tion ordering the levy and collec- adopted in 2009, according to Although the region remains on the tivity, reduced quality and length No. 3 Visalia-Porterville-Hanford years because things are cur- tion of assessments for Landscape Brooks.

No.He 4 Fresno-Madera life.” top of the list for ozone pollution, of said conservation efforts rently volatile... I guess I have and Lighting Maintenance District No. 6 Sacramento-Roseville ita saw its fewest unhealthy ozone Covering air pollution data colwould continue. In 2015, he said problem because previous city No. 1 for Fiscal-Year 2016-17.

Modesto-Merced in 2012 to 2014, the report days since of thedidn’t first lected Travis Brooks, public works No. the 7city achieved a 20-percent clerks and the cityrelease treasurers the two mostsaid widespread State of the report. management analyst, the col- reduction in water usage as a reask for thatAir consideration in the measures particle pollution ozone and particle pol- Short-term The region also had the best ever pollutants– lection of assessments in districts sult of declaring a Level 2 water past.” takes place annually. shortage. which are dangerous to No. 1 Bakersfield year-round particle levels and Wilfell lution– Councilmember Edward Staffhealth proposed a 0.907-percent year is at about the same son9thsaid thebehind staff who prepared No.This 2 Fresno-Madera and can be deadly. to place the Bay Area public in the assessment. level3 Visalia-Porterville-Hanford in water-usage reduction, thedaily ordinance a consensus increase The Los Angeles metropolitan No. for particle had pollution.

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the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, said in a phone interview last week that there have been five individuals Who have been diagnosed with meningitis since January, including two Who have self-identified as gay men in Long Beach.

County officials and spokespeople for other local agencies which serve the LGBTQ community addressed the concern that the disease has particularly affected the gay male population.

“The recent outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in Los Angeles reminds us that, even though the number of cases is still small, gay and bisexual men continue to be infected at a higher rate than the general population,” said Los Angeles LGBT Center Medical Director Robert Bolan in the statement released by LA County.

“HIV-infected individuals also appear to be at higher risk. To clear up any ambiguity, we think the message should be simple.

If you are a gay or bisexual man or a transgender individual, you should receive the meningococcal vaccination. HIV-uninfected individuals only need a single dose of

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The disease can be spread through saliva, and the County has warned on its website against sharing toothbrushes, glasses and cigarettes and against having multiple kissing partners.

The Student Health Services Department of Calif. State University Long Beach (CSULB) noted on its website that meningitis is an infection of the fluid around spinal cord and brain. CSULB reported that the usual symptoms include “high fever, headaches, neck stiffness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, lethargy and/or rashes.”

The university warned its students about the seriousness of the disease.

“Anyone with similar symptoms should contact a physician immediately,” officials wrote on its Student Health Services web page. “If not treated within hours of the onset of symptoms, the disease can progress rapidly.”

While gay men/MSMs and individuals with HIV are among the individuals Who are at risk for meningitis, certain students living in close quarters on campus at Cal State are also specifically urged to get vaccinated.

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Pharmacies such as this Walgreens located on Pacific Avenue in Long Beach have advertised that staff can administer a meningitis vaccine to retail customers.

idence halls,” university officials said on its website. “The vaccine is recommended for adolescents entering high school (if not received as a child), and college

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BALLOT TITLE AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO ALLOW MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, CULTIVATION FACILITIES, MEDICAL MARIJUANA VENDING VEHICLES, AND OTHER MEDICAL MARIJUANA BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL SUMMARY This initiative measure seeks to rescind the City of Signal Hill's prohibition of medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivation, and delivery, which was enacted in 2011 and 2015. The measure would allow facilities that distribute, cultivate, test, or TST TST5228 Trustee Sale No. : 00000005697370 Title Order No.: TSG1512CA-2833203 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/15/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/26/2004 as Instrument No. 04 2756230 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: BLAKE HUTTON, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/29/2016 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2180 VILLAGE WAY, SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA 90755 APN#: 7216035-011 Exhibit “A” Lot 11 Of Tract No 52196, In The City Of Signal Hills, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, As Per Map Recorded In Book 1226 Pages 5 To 9 Inclusive Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County Excepting Therefrom All Minerals And Mineral Rights, Interest And Royalties, Including Without Limiting The Generality Thereof, Oil, Gas And Other Hydrocarbon Substances, As Well Metallic Or Other Solid Materials, In And Under Said Property Into Or Through The Surface Of Said Property As Excepted By Southern Pacific Transportation, A Delaware Corporation, In Deed Recorded May 11, 1989 As Instrument No. 89-760822, Official Records, And As Amended By Certificate Of Correction Recorded September 6, 2000 As Instrument No 001396091, Official Records Note: For information purposes only, the purported street address of said land as determined from the latest County Assessor’s Roll is: 2180 Village Way, Signal Hill, California 90755 The Assessor’s Parcel Number, as determined from the latest County Assessor’s Roll is: 7216-035-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness

PUBLIC NOTICES manufacture medical marijuana, including mobile vending vehicles that distribute marijuana, ("Medical Marijuana Facilities" or "Facilities") to operate in the Commercial General, Commercial Industrial, Light Industrial, and General Industrial zoning districts. The measure does not grant the City the ability to tax medical marijuana sales.

Within the allowable zoning districts, Medical Marijuana Facilities would not be allowed to operate within 600 feet of any residential zone, public library, or other Medical Marijuana Facility.

Medical Marijuana Facilities would not be allowed to operate within 1000 feet of any public park or any public or private elementary, middle, or high school.

of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession of ion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $334,365.25.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the

The measure limits Medical Marijuana Facility hours of operation to between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. A security camera system is required, along with at least one security guard during operating hours.

To be an owner or manager of a Medical Marijuana Facility, the person may not have been convicted of a felony in the past ten years, nor be on parole or probation for a felony. An odorabsorbing system is required.

The measure contains various additional operational regulations.

No more than three Medical Marijuana Facilities would be permitted to operate in the City at any one time, with priority given to Facilities that obtained a Business Tax Certificate from the City of Signal Hill for a "Medical Supply Delivery" or "Delivery Service" trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005697370.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 www. nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 06/24/2016 NPP0285654 To: SIGNAL TRIBUNE 07/01/2016, 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016 TST 5227/ 2016 148072 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SIGNAL HILL PET GROOMING, 1830 Redondo Ave., Suite A, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

Registrant: ANTHONY GREGORY BARRIOS, 14039 Bayside Dr., Norwalk, CA 90650. This business is conducted by: an Individual.

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

Signed: Anthony Gregory Barrios.

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

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 13, 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: June 24, & July 1, 8, 15, 2016 TST5231 / 2016 159750 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: FREE AND CLEARED GRAPHICS, 740 W. 28th St., Long Beach, CA 90806. Registrants: 1. CHRISTOPHER CAFFERTY, 2.

JENNIFER CAFFERTY, 740 W. 28th St., Long Beach, CA 90806

July 15, 2016

prior to May 8, 2015 and obtained a State License to Sell Nursery Stock prior to May 8, 2015.

The measure provides that if recreational use of marijuana is decriminalized at the State level, the measure will govern businesses allowed to distribute, cultivate, or make available recreational marijuana as well as medical marijuana in the City of Signal Hill.

NOTICE OF INTENT CIRCULATE PETITION

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the person(s) whose name appears hereon of their intention to circulate the petition within the City of Signal Hill for the purpose This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jennifer Cafferty. The registrants have begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in January, 2011. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 24, 2016.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 TST5237 / 2016 163599 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: QVOICE MEDIA, 235 E. Broadway 8th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrant: 1.

TREACY SEELEY, 7235 Killdee St., Long Beach, CA 90808, 2.

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

This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Phillip Zonkel. The registrants have not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 29, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires

of ; amending Title 20.20.020 Use calcification Footnotes of the Signal Hill Municipal Code is hereby amended to include Footnote QQ outlining restrictions on proximity to sensitive uses and TITLE 5 is hereby amended to include TITLE 5, Chapter 5.36, henceforth entitled “Medical Marijuana Dispensaries” is hereby added in its entirety, which authorizes the City of Signal Hill to issue business licenses to Medical Marijuana Collectives.

Proponents of the Initiative Michael J. Doyle 2512 East Willow Street, Unit #203 Signal Hill, Ca. 90755 Published in the Signal Tribune on July 15, 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: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016

TST5230 / Case No. VS028954.

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

PETITION OF Veronika Lee Gilliland.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 24, 2016; Time: 1:30pm.; Dept. C; Room 312. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of

City of Signal Hill 2175 Cherry Avenue. Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799.

TST 5249 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Ordinance No. 2016-06-1487 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, June 28, 2016 and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, July 12, 2016. A summary of the ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 16-02 REVISING TITLE 20 OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE to PERMIT AND CONDITIONALLY PERMIT Accessory Uses ASSOCIATED WITH THE SIGNAL HILL Auto Center in the “CI, Commercial Industrial”, the “LI, Light Industrial” and the “GI, General Industrial” zoning districts A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the City’s website: www.cityofsignalhill.org.

Robert D. Copeland City Clerk Published in the Signal-Tribune newspaper on July 15, 2016 Posted at City Hall, Signal Hill Park Community Center, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on July 15, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICES

July 15, 2016 general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. ___//ss//___ Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: June 20, 2016 TST5234 / Case No. TS019865.

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

PETITION OF Lois Shirley Harper.

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

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

Unit 14, Long Beach, CA 90807.

Registrant: DAVID CUTHBERT, 375 E. 36th St. Unit 14, Long Beach, CA 90807. Business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: David Cuthbert. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 28, 2016.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et s TST5242 / 2016 159135 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: FAMILY TREE FINISH CARPENTRY, 3363 Olive Ave. Suite B, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

Registrant: LUMAR GOSS, 1044 Ohio Ave. #101, Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Lumar Goss. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in June, 2016 . This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 24, 2016.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq.,

TST 5245

Published in the Signal Tribune on July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016

City of Signal Hill 2175 Cherry Avenue. Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799.

TST 5250 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 TST5246 / 2016 165228 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MADE BY MISS HILDE, 4127 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90807.

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

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

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 30, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 TST5243 / Case No. TS019871.

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

PETITION OF Delvin Ray Clay.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 16, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B; Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 5, 2016 TST5247 / Case No. YS028672.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA 90503.

PETITION OF Ye Ji Cheung.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 26, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. M. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: July 15, 22, 29, & August 5, 2016. ___//ss//___ Steven R. Van Sicklen, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 1, 2016 TST5252 / 2016 172727 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MINGLININTHEIE, 1060 Grand Ave. Suite 7, Long Beach, CA 90804. Registrant: AVA JACKSON, 1060 Grand Ave. Suite 7, Long Beach, CA 90804.

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

The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on July 11, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: July 15, 22, 29, & August 5, 2016 TST 5248 TRUSTEES SALE T.S. No. 005932-CA APN: 7217013-038 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/11/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT

City of Signal Hill 2175 Cherry Avenue. Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799.

TST 5251 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

Ordinance No. 2016-06-1488 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, June 28, 2016 and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, July 12, 2016. A summary of the ordinance is as follows:

Ordinance No. 2016-07-1489 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, July 12, 2016. A summary of the ordinance is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, ADJUSTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW

A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the City’s website: www.cityofsignalhill.org.

A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the City’s website: www.cityofsignalhill.org.

Robert D. Copeland City Clerk

Robert D. Copeland City Clerk

Published in the Signal-Tribune newspaper on July 15, 2016.

Posted at City Hall, Signal Hill Park Community Center, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on July 12, 2016.

Published in the Signal-Tribune newspaper on July 15, 2016.

Posted at City Hall, Signal Hill Park Community Center, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on July 15, 2016

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YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/9/2016 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/24/2009, as Instrument No. 20090256340, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOAQUIN O. VELASCO, UNMARRIED MAN OSCAR VELASCO AND REGINA VELASCO, HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: PARCEL 4, OF PARCEL MAP NO. 26036 AS PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 315, PAGE(S) 60 AND 61 OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1918 ORIZABA AVENUE SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession of ion, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $670,202.04 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of

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outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage

or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about

trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-

July 15, 2016

7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 005932-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on

the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 Published in the Signal Tribune on July 15, 22, 29, 2016

NEWS Crimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied) Thursday, July 7 2:38am Non-injury hit-and-run Redondo Ave./Stearns St. 2:50am Commercial burglary 1100 block Rhea St. 5:56pm Grand theft– property 4800 block Atlantic Ave. 8pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 300 block W. 20th St. 9pm Grand theft– motor vehicle Atlantic Ave./E. 20th St. 10:35pm Battery 2700 block Pacific Ave. Friday, July 8 6:09am Auto burglary 2200 block Cedar Ave.

9:40pm Robbery- commercial E. Hill St./Lemon Ave. Sunday, July 10 5:14am Auto burglary 800 block E. 23rd St. 9am Grand theft– motor vehicle 2200 block Daisy Ave. 12:21pm Residential burglary 1800 block Cherry Ave. 7pm Battery 700 block Vernon St. 10:50pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 100 block Eldridge St. Monday, July 11 10:22am Residential burglary 2100 block San Francisco Ave. 10:32am Assault– not firearm 2200 block Olive Ave.

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8:03am Residential burglary 4100 block Orange Ave.

4:30pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 3500 block Linden Ave. 4:30pm Grand theft– motor vehicle W. 21st St./Chestnut Ave. 4:45pm Grand theft– motor vehicle Orange Ave./E. 20th St. 6:50pm Residential burglary 800 block E. 46th St. 11pm Grand theft– motor vehicle Chestnut Ave./W. Hill St. 11:30pm Grand theft– motor vehicle W. PCH/Golden Ave. Saturday, July 9 1:25am Battery 2300 block Atlantic Ave. 3:26am Injury hit–and-run E. 36th St./Cherry Ave. 3:54am Non-injury hit-and-run E. Willow St./Long Beach Blvd.

9am Grand theft– motor vehicle 3600 block Linden Ave. 12:13pm Non-injury hit-and-run 4800 block Atlantic Ave. 5:14pm Battery 3300 Long Beach Blvd.

9:08pm Battery 1800 block Cherry Ave.

12:42pm Non-injury hit-and-run 3800 block Cherry Ave. 4:25pm Auto burglary 2801 Atlantic Ave.

5:05pm Non-injury hit-and-run 4200 Long Beach Blvd.

6:05pm Stolen vehicle recovered 200 block Pepper Dr.

8:39pm Residential burglary 700 block E. Carson St. 9:43pm Battery 1000 block E. PCH Wednesday, July 13 3:35am Grand theft– motor vehicle 4000 block Locust Ave. 9:02am Battery 1900 block Locust Ave. 9:29am Grand theft– motor vehicle 2700 block W. American Ave. 10:11am Stolen vehicle recovered W. 33rd St./Pacific Ave.

1:32pm Stolen vehicle recovered Walnut Ave./E. PCH 5:52pm Non-injury hit-and-run 3700 block Long Beach Blvd.

6:43pm Battery 1900 block Chestnut Ave.

7:30pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2300 block Daisy Ave.

Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide

9:30pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 200 block E. Pleasant St.

Thursday, July 7 6:09am Possession of ion of narcotic controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor warrant Raymond Ave./19th St. (suspect taken into custody)

7:17am Auto burglary 100 block W. 31st St. 10:42am Robbery– person 2000 block Long Beach Blvd.

3:08pm Non-injury hit-and-run E. Carson St./California Ave. 5:52pm Battery 500 block E. 19th St. 7pm Grand theft– motor vehicle Linden Ave./E. Wardlow Rd.

3:33pm Forgery 2100 block Cherry Ave.

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1:06pm Grand theft motor vehicle 3300 block Cherry Ave.

9:58pm Battery 4400 block Walnut Ave.

Tuesday, July 12 1:55am Stolen vehicle recovered 3700 block Long Beach Blvd.

9am Petty theft, misdemeanor warrant 2600 block Lime Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

7:41am Possession of paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance Gundry Ave./E. Wardlow Rd. (suspect taken into custody) 2:01pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2000 block Freeman Ave. 4:54pm Residential burglary 1900 block Temple Ave.

firearm, use of access card data without consent, appropriation of lost property, received known stolen property, possession of, fabrication of, selling and discharging fireworks.

3100 block E. PCH (both suspects taken into custody)

10:32pm Battery/robbery– strong arm 2300 block Dawson Ave.

11:06am Grand theft– property 1900 block Freeman Ave. 7:24pm Auto burglary California Ave./E. Willow St. Sunday, July 10 4:30am Grand theft– motor vehicle 1900 block Temple Ave.

Saturday, July 9 2am Suspect #1– Possession of paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, felon/addict possession of firearm, received known stolen property.

Suspect #2– possession of paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, felon/addict possession of

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7am Six misdemeanor warrants California Ave./E. Spring St. (suspect taken into custody)

Monday, July 11 3:52am Possession of burglary tools, possession of bad checks, use of access card data without consent, appropriation of lost property, get credit with other’s ID of person deployed out of state with intent to defraud, misdemeanor warrant.

Walnut Ave./E. 29th St. (suspect taken into custody)

12:46pm Petty theft 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect taken into custody) 4:19pm Grand theft– property 2200 block Gaviota Ave. 7:20pm Non-injury hit-and-run Cherry Ave./E. Willow St. 10:35pm Three misdemeanor warrants.

2000 block E. Alamitos Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

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10:36pm Two misdemeanor warrants 800 block E. Willow St. (suspect taken into custody)

11:44am Stolen vehicle recovered 3100 block Long Beach Blvd.

7pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 3200 block Magnolia Ave.

11:41pm Non-injury hit-and-run 1500 block E. 37th St.

Friday, July 8 12:30am Possession of paraphernalia, false ID to peace officer, use access card data without consent, appropriation of lost property.

3100 block E. PCH (suspect taken into custody)

2:58pm Petty theft 700 block E. Spring St. (suspect taken into custody)

6:08pm Assault with deadly weapon 2000 block Cherry Ave.

7:33am Residential burglary 2100 block Gundry Ave. 5:12pm Identity theft 2200 block Legion Dr.

Tuesday, July 12 2:32am Suspect #1– possession of controlled substance, suspect #2– possession of controlled substance.

E. PCH/Reservoir Dr. (both suspects taken into custody) 6:29am Non-injury hit-and-run 1100 block E. 23rd St.

Wednesday, July 13 2:13am Grand theft– motor vehicle 3300 block Lewis Ave. 9:08am Grand theft– motor vehicle 1800 block E. Spring St. 1pm Grand theft– property 2200 block E. Willow St. 2:44pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 1600 block E. Hill St. 6:12pm Grand theft– property 1800 block E. Willow St.

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Driver of stolen vehicle hits and kills female bicyclist in north Long Beach

A female bicyclist was hit and killed in north Long Beach on July 9 by a driver of a reported stolen vehicle, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

At approximately 1:20am, Long Beach police responded to the 400 block of East Market Street regarding an injury hitand-run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.

Arriving officers discovered a bicycle with major damage and a female lying unconscious in the eastbound lanes of Market Street.

Long Beach Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.

The preliminary investigation determined a female adult was riding her bicycle eastbound on Market Street in the center median. Her male friend was riding on the north side of the street eastbound on Market Street.

The female bicyclist was struck from behind by a white Kia, which was traveling at a high rate of speed and illegally

passing on the left.

The vehicle, with four occupants, never stopped and continued traveling eastbound Market Street at a high rate of speed.

The Kia was later found abandoned in a parking lot in the 5300 block of Atlantic Avenue.

The vehicle had major frontend damage and a smashed windshield.

Further investigation revealed the suspect vehicle, a 2013 Kia Optima, was reported stolen in a carjacking in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Pine Avenue

in Long Beach on July 8.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Long Beach Collision Investigations Detective Brian Watt at (562) 570-5520.

Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers. org .

Source: LBPD

Pedestrian killed after running into traffic A female pedestrian at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Market Street died as a result of injuries sustained when she was struck by a vehicle on July 6, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

At approximately 10:25pm, Long Beach Police were dis-

patched to the scene regarding an attempted suicide involving a woman who appeared to be walking in the middle of the street into traffic.

She was ultimately struck by a vehicle.

When officers arrived, they discovered her lying in the northbound No. 1 lane of traffic on Cherry Avenue at Cherry Avenue Industrial Circle.

A passerby had begun administering life-saving measures on the victim, which officers continued until Long Beach Fire Department paramedics arrived.

The female sustained serious injuries, was transported to a lo-

cal hospital by paramedics and listed in critical condition. On July 7, the LBPD received notification that the victim had been pronounced deceased.

The investigation determined that the female had run into traffic and was struck by a 2004 Nissan 350Z traveling north on Cherry Avenue.

Through further investigation, it was learned the victim had gone to a location in the area to see an acquaintance, was distraught and made comments about running into traffic.

Before the acquaintance could take any action, the victim left the location, ran into the street and

was struck.

The victim’s identity will be released by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

The driver of the Nissan was uninjured, interviewed at the scene and released.

Those who may have witnessed the incident are asked to contact the LBPD’s Collison Investigation Detail at (562) 570-7355.

Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus the tip to CRIMES (274637) or visiting lacrimestoppers.org .

Source: LBPD

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