Signal Tribune April 15, 2016

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April 15, 2016

Six city council candidates face potential run-offs Two LBCC Governing Board and two LBUSD School Board seats were filled by the recent election.

The two suspects were wearing all-black attire, ski masks and gloves.

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

Just over 11 percent of registered voters took the time to mail out their ballots or show up at their local polling places for the April 12 Long Beach election, and the political fates of six candidates remain yet unrevealed within the 781 provisional ballots and some vote-by-mail ballots that still need to be counted.

With three or more candidates seeking a seat in each open council district, and no frontrunner taking quite enough votes to clearly outnumber the remaining ballots, all three Long Beach City Council races have the potential to proceed into a run-off election in June.

The only races that could confidently be called by press time were those for Long Beach Unified School District School Board and Long Beach City College Board of Trustees. There were two candidates each for four open seats on those governing bodies, and the four winners who emerged have garnered enough votes to render the remaining provisional ballots inconsequential.

In an email to the Signal Tribune Wednesday afternoon, Long Beach City Clerk Maria de la luz Garcia said the provisional ballots will be counted early next week.

The city clerk confirmed that it is indeed a possibility that Eric Gray and Jeannine Pearce, Dee Andrews and Erik Miller, and Al Austin and Wesley Turnbow could be heading into run-off elections in their respective districts since some ballots have yet to be counted.

“We are still processing the vote-bymail ballots that were dropped off at polls on Election Day and provisional ballots,” she said. “So, yes. This is a possibility.”

On Thursday, the Signal Tribune asked the city clerk if the leading vote-takers for the two LBCC Governing Board seats and the two LBUSD School Board seats are the clear winners or if there are enough VBM and provisional ballots to be counted that can still possibly make a difference.

“I don’t like to rule anything out because anything can happen,” she wrote in response. “But I think it would be fair to say that the remaining voteby-mails and provisionals are highly unlikely to change the Election Night results for those contests.”

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

Photos by Cory Bilicko | Signal Tribune

Al Austin (far right), incumbent for the 8th District city council seat, speaks with 4th District Long Beach City Councilmember Daryl Supernaw at Weiland Brewery in Bixby Knolls on Election Night.

Laurie Angel (far left), 8th District city council candidate, speaks with supporters during her Election Night gathering at Phil Trani’s restaurant on April 12.

Council District 2 The unofficial results at press time showed Jeannine Pearce leading with 1,629 votes, or 43.6 percent. Eric Gray is in second place with 1,378 votes, which gives him 36.9 percent. Joen Garnica earned 729 votes, giving her 19.5 percent of the total votes in the 2nd District.

With 343 provisional ballots for the 2nd District waiting to be counted, Pearce and Gray could end up on the June ballot in a run-off.

Council District 6 Another four years serving the 6th District are possible for termed-out Dee Andrews, who garnered 48.1 percent of his district’s votes, with 828 total, as a write-in candidate. Behind the incumbent’s lead is Erik Miller, who earned 471 votes, putting him at 27.4 percent. Depending on the outcome of that district’s provisional-ballot count, Andrews and Miller may be facing off

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Wesley Turnbow (left), 8th District city council candidate, chats with an attendee at his Election Night party at EJ Malloy’s in Bixby Knolls.

in June. If a run-off does occur, Andrews’s name will indeed appear on the ballot, since he won enough votes in the primary as a write-in.

Landing in third place with 14.4 percent is Robert Harmon, at 248 votes.

Josephine A. Villasenor earned 174, leaving her with 10.1 percent of the vote.

Council District 8 Were it not for the uncounted ballots, Al Austin would have earned just enough votes to be granted a second term in office. Austin got 50.1 percent of the vote, by press time, having received 1,694 votes from constituents.

Depending on the counting of provisional and more vote-by-mail ballots next week, Austin may find himself in a run-off with Wesley Turnbow, who earned 1,132 votes, putting him at 33.5 percent.

Laurie Angel garnered 554 votes, or 16.4 percent.

After all the votes are counted, if Austin ends up with 50 percent plus one vote, he will avoid a run-off with Turnbow.

“I am humbled and honored that a majority [of] voters have again entrusted me to lead our great community,” Austin wrote, in an emailed statement to the Signal Tribune Wednesday morning. “I am looking forward to continuing the hard work in my district and our city.”

LBCC Governing Board Area 2 Facing off against incumbent Irma Archuleta, Vivian Malauulu took the most votes, earning 2,350, giving her 59.3 percent. Archuleta garnered 1,611 of the votes, at 40.7 percent.

“I am very thankful to the residents of west Long Beach for having the confidence in me to serve as their electsee ELECTION page 7

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An 8-year-old boy who lives in the Los Cerritos neighborhood is back home after a possible attempted kidnapping on Monday, April 11.

The child was taking trash to a nearby receptacle around 5:15pm when two men confronted him and attacked him, according to police and a neighbor who helped the boy after the ordeal.

A police investigation found that this was a “possible attempted kidnapping” and the juvenile had run away from the suspects and was found by another citizen crying in front of a residence in the 3800 block of Pacific Avenue, according to Sgt. Brad Johnson of the Long Beach Police Department. Johnson added that the resident contacted the boy and walked him back home.

Diana Hershey, who lives in the 3800 block of Pacific Avenue, about a half a mile from the boy’s family’s residence, was in her yard when she heard the child crying.

“I was kind of deep in my front yard, and we have a big hedge, so I can’t see the street, but I heard a child crying in the distance, and the crying got closer and closer,” Hershey told the Signal Tribune Wednesday. “So, I started to walk to my driveway so I could look out and see what was going on. As I was walking toward the driveway, he ran past the house.

So, I saw it was a little boy.”

Hershey said that, initially, she thought he may have been her neighbor’s child, but, when she stepped onto the sidewalk, she saw that it was another boy.

“He was just hysterical, terrified, sobbing, and he was so tired because he had been running over half a mile,” Hershey said.

“He was just about to fall down, he was so tired.”

Hershey said she asked him what had happened, and he told

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Strange hotel bed-tax fellows? tomers, if the plan follows similar agreements that the City has made with other businesses.

Tax-sharing programs with Long Beach are nothing new. There are similar programs that city officials have negotiated with other businesses in the past. According to a report from Director of Economic and Property Development Michael Conway, there are currently five active tax-sharing agreements pursuant to the Retail Sales Tax Incentive Program. Conway’s report did not name which businesses are participating in the tax-incentive program.

These agreements did allow a rebate to businesses of up to 50

Long Beach to study proposal to share the hotel “bed tax” to attract new business.

CJ Dablo Staff Writer

The City of Long Beach will be commissioning a study on a proposal to offer a tax-sharing program for the Transient Occupancy Tax (also known as the TOT or bed tax) as an incentive to attract new, large hotels to the city.

The incentive program will target hotels with 100 rooms or more, and it could mean that new hotels could keep up to 50 percent of the tax revenue they collect from cus-

percent of the sales-tax revenue, “in excess of the first $50,000 or its existing sales tax base, whichever is higher,” according to Conway’s report. He added that these agreements continued for 15 years, “or until the need is met, whichever first occurs.”

The director discussed the need to develop a similar program for new hotels.

“For the past few years, the City has been focused on bringing additional hotels to Long Beach,” Conway said in his staff report. “This has been challenging because, even with significant private capital available to be invested in the high-risk hotel and tourism indus-

try, the return on investment is often insufficient to compel development. As a result, an economic gap exists that is often impossible to bridge without public participation.”

In his report, Conway asked that a hotel TOT-incentive program look at hotels with a “projected minimum TOT generation of $500,000.”

It’s good news for those who feared that the bed tax would also increase if voters passed the June ballot initiative to increase the sales tax in Long Beach. Assistant City Manager Tom Modica confirmed to the Signal Tribune that the bed tax is a separate tax from

the sales tax.

It also means that the City would be missing out on additional money, something that Mayor Robert Garcia said Long Beach needed when he advocated for the ballot initiative to effectively increase the sales tax by one percent in order to make a dent in the $2.8-billion cost of the city’s infrastructure over the next 10 years. As the Signal Tribune reported earlier this year, the City’s finance department noted that if the ballot measure is approved, that new sales tax would bring in $48 million a year.

While the bed tax is unaffected by the ballot initiative to increase see TAX page 6

Knowledge is power Signal Hill City Council meeting informs public on mosquitoes and emergency preparedness.

Sebastian Echeverry

Photos by Sebastian Echeverry | Signal Tribune

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Signal Hill Mayor Lori Woods (far left) announces Van Mesa (center) as the new water maintenance worker with the Public Works Department during the April 12 city council meeting. Also pictured is Steve Myrter, director of Public Works.

Presentations Mayor Lori Woods started Signal Hill’s April 12 city council meeting by presenting two new members in the City’s Public Works Department. Erik Buchanan and Van Mesa will be working as water maintenance workers. The two men joined the mayor at the podium to receive their official City pins.

Members of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, an organization that tracks and studies mosquitoes and the viruses they spread, gave an educational presentation on the topic of the Zika virus. Levy Sun, a public information officer with vector control, led the presentation.

According to Sun, the Zika virus does not pose a threat to California.

A bigger threat, like the West Nile virus, can harm residents of Signal Hill. Sun said that locations with stagnant water offer ideal nesting areas for mosquitoes to thrive.

“I’ve seen eggs grow in something as big as a water cap,” he said.

The Vecmobile, a van equipped with laboratory technology, drives around communities to teach children the harm mosquitoes can cause.

Councilmember Larry Forester asked to have the Vecmobile present during outdoor community gatherings to teach the public about mosquitoes and the viruses they carry. Sun ended the presentation by reminding citizens to drain stagnant water and to wear bug repellent.

In an effort to educate the community of Signal Hill on emergency preparedness, the City has started a series that focuses on the Red Cross program called 21 Weeks to Prepare. For a total of 21 weeks, council meetings will allocate time

to talk about ways to set up an emergency kit. In the first talks of the series, the City asked residents to find a backpack or duffle bag they may already have at home and to fill it with a set of clothes, jackets and rugged shoes. Other important items to keep in case of an emergency include copies of important documents, a three-day supply of medications and a family member contact sheet. More information on the 21 Weeks to Prepare see COUNCIL page 6

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For more information contact the Community Services Department at (562) 989-7300.

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The Chef’s Tasting Menu, offered at The Sky Room, Michael’s On Naples, Queensview Steakhouse, and L’Opera Ristorante, to name a few, features three courses for $50 plus optional April 15, 2016 wine pairings for a nominal charge.

“We’re very excited to be part of Eat LBC, Long Beach Restaurant Week,” said Nicole Lira, general managerThe of L’Opera.

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Some establishments will also feature a “shared” menu for two that includes an appetizer and dessert that can be split with each person enjoying their own entrée.

“This year we’ve added more pricepoint options that appeal to both the restaurateurs and their guests,” said Elizabeth Borsting, co-founder of Eat LBC Long Beach Restaurant Week.

“There are casual, upscale andBixby fineCohn, executive director of the dining restaurants participating, which Knolls Business Improvement Assoreally speaks to the city’sJoe’s diverse culiciation.

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A kick-off particular will show lots of great things come to fruition.” party, hosted in part by hotel sponsor

include food from select participating Eat LBC restaurants. Celebrity Cruises will host a wine bar and tasting, while Stella Artois will pour beer. Partial proceeds will benefit Food Finders, a community-based food rescue organization that serves as a conduit for food, education and awareness between donors, volunteers, agencies and people in need.

The of Long fee Beach recently TheCity registration is $475 for launched an action plan for a program returning restaurants and $525 for firstto address the needs and priorities of time restaurants with a discount for youth and ensure that all young peomultiple-unit restaurants who share the ple, including boys and young men of same concept. color, have the opportunity to succeed.

Restaurants and sponsors can The action plan for My Brother’s download participating forms at Keeper (MBK) includes a call to aceatlbc.com or email info@eatlbc.com . tion for mentorship, as part of the Source: Eat LBC City’s Safe Long Beach efforts.

“As a nation, we have a shared responsibility to address the challenges facing our young people,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “We are proud to join 200 cities from across the country in support of the President’s plan to ensure that all youth are safe from violence and have the opportunity to succeed.”

The MBK Local Action Plan focuses on six crucial milestones for success, as recommended by the Obama Administration: • Ensure that Long Beach youth are physically and mentally prepared to start school • Read at grade level by the third grade • Graduate from high school • Complete post-secondary education or training • Successfully enter the workforce • Remain safe from violent crime A key element to the success of

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building an MBK community is mentoring, according to city officials. The call to action encourages Long Beach residents to commit to volunteer as mentors through an established network of mentoring agencies. (For more information, or to sign up to be a mentor, visit longbeach.gov .)

“The City’s commitment to President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative brings together every corner of our City to harness the success of young people from cradle to career,” said 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson. “This collaborative process builds on the many existing programs and services the City offers to create more opportunities for young boys and men of color.”

The MBK Long Beach Task Force consists of: city officials; representatives from the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), Long Beach City College and California State University, Long Beach; local hospital executives; community-based organizations; faith leaders; and members of the community. They convened last week at the Molina Event Center to mark the year-long effort to date and discuss next steps for achieving the goals of the MBK local action plan. The LBUSD provided $100,000

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) President Jane Close Conoley traveled to Washington D.C. last week to meet with federal legislators to share some of the university’s success stories and advocate on behalf Ground Beef or Shredded Beef of CSULB. Conoley joined a group of (Dine in Only) other leaders from California State University campuses in support of public higher education in California. $2 Domestic Pints “A top priority of our visit to Washington D.C. was to ensure policymakers understand the importance of Pell Grants for student access and achievement,” Starting Conoley said.

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to support its efforts. A portion of the funding will be used to provide after-school programs for youth.

In January 2015, the Long Beach City Council adopted a resolution supporting Obama’s MBK Community Challenge, based on an agenda item brought forth by councilmembers Richardson, Lena Gonzalez, Roberto Uranga and Al Austin. The initiative calls upon city leaders to work collectively to help close opportunity gaps facing youth and ensure that all young people have the resources and tools needed to achieve their full potential.

The MBK Long Beach Task Force is an ad hoc committee of Safe Long Beach, the City’s violence-prevention plan. Adopted by the city council in May 2014, Safe Long Beach addresses a broad safety agenda aimed at reducing all forms of violence, including domestic abuse, child abuse, elder abuse, hate crimes, bullying, gang violence and violent crime. The plan draws upon the City’s existing assets to target violence at its root and attain its goal of building a safer Long Beach by 2020, according to city officials.

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Investigators still determining cause of restaurant fire Royal Buffet restaurant was unoccupied at the time of the incident.

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

Royal Buffet restaurant, 530 E 33rd St., was damaged by a fire that took place last weekend.

At approximately 7am on Sunday, April 10, Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) crews responded to a fire at the restaurant. First arriving

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her two men had pushed him onto the ground. One man told him to get up, Hershey said, then the boy ran. According to Hershey’s recount of the boy’s story, one man was stronger than the other, and both were dressed entirely in black, with black ski masks covering their faces and black gloves on their hands. Hershey said the boy told her that he saw a lock of blonde hair sticking out from the mask of one of the suspects and that,

crews found 10- to 15-foot flames coming from the roof, and a thirdalarm response was called for immediately, according to LBFD Fire Captain Mark Miller.

The fire was knocked down in approximately 45 minutes, Miller said, adding that the bulk of the fire was in the attic.

During an insurance inspection Wednesday morning, the Signal Tribune spoke in person with one of the owners of the restaurant. She declined to provide her name but said she received a call from the fire de-

partment at 7:38am Sunday.

“I turned off my phone when I got home [Saturday night], so when the fire department called me, I couldn’t get the message until the next morning about 9:00,” she said. “I turned on the phone, and then I heard it.”

The restaurant was in business but vacant at the time, according to Miller. Fire investigators are still determining the official cause of the fire.

In total, 16 fire crews responded with 64 firefighters.

based on his descriptions, the men would be around 5’9”.

According to Hershey, the boy said the men chased him until he got onto the street.

She said she offered to drive him home, but she could sense that he was afraid to get into a car with a stranger. Instead, she said, she offered her hand, which he took, and she walked him home.

“He sobbed the whole way home,” she said. “But he was a little calmer by the time we got there. It took us about 20 minutes.”

Najah Chavis, the boy’s mother, told the Signal Tribune Wednesday afternoon that she had contacted police about five minutes after not seeing him near the trash receptacle and after yelling for him.

“Diana [Hershey] returned with him approximately 20 minutes after I called the police,” Chavis said.

Chavis confirmed what Hershey said regarding the boy’s description of the suspects.

“They were wearing black ski masks dressed in all black with black gloves,” Chavis said. “He couldn’t

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Royal Buffet restaurant, 530 E 33rd St., was damaged by a fire that took place the morning of Sunday, April 10. really tell what race they were. He did see blonde hair sticking out of the mask and could remember seeing one of the perps in blue/red shoes.”

She added that her son seems to be recovering from the ordeal.

“My son is doing okay,” she said.

“He seems to be back to normal.

I’m a very cautious and conscience individual, and I make every day a lesson for my kids about how to stay safe and be aware– even just going to the grocery store. So, he did what he knew to do and he’s going to continue on like that.”

Councilmember Roberto Uranga, who represents the 7th District, where the incident took place, said he was very troubled to hear of the incident, as the safety and welfare of children always come first.

“I am working with the police department to increase patrols in the area and encourage any potential witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues,” Uranga said. “I am committed to hosting community-watch meetings and working with residents to ensure public safety.” ✦

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eena’s train of thought on Wednesday night at 9:35pm:

It’s so cute watching the puppy sleep. She is adorable. Hard to believe she is almost a year old. I wonder where the cats are. Oh, one’s behind me. Guess I should clean the litter boxes before I go to bed. Steve probably cleaned them this morning

before he took out the trash. Wonder if there’s any coffee left in the pot. I’ll heat it up. Better not. It would probably keep me awake. What time is it?

Not even 10pm. Naw, it’s too late for coffee. Do we have any decaf? Nevermind. Maybe I’ll have some juice.

There’s the other cat. I wonder if the puppy will wake up and chase her.

Nope, she’s still sleeping. Puppies are so cute when they sleep. Cats

are too. That Youtube thing on Facebook was darling. I should show it to Steve. So cute seeing a kitty sleeping on the dashboard of a car just driving down the freeway. The kitty looked so relaxed. I wonder if either of our cats would do that. Relaxed? What’s that? Lord, I need to relax. Hey, I should think about coloring in that book that Kathy gave me for Christmas. Coloring might be a good way to relax. Where did I put it? I hope it’s with the colored pencils. I think I put them in my sock drawer. I’ll look for it later, or tomorrow. Maybe I’ll have milk. Oh, for the love of Mike, I should go get a glass of something.

Love of Mike– Who says that? Who the hell is Mike anyway, and why do we care about his love? That’s funny.

Reminds me of the time I heard some comic say, “If Jimmy cracked corn

and no one cared, why’d they write a song about it?” That’s funny too. Reminds me of my Aunt Lorraine. She had a music box that played “Jimmy Crack Corn.” I sure miss her. I wonder if Mom remembers that music box. Probably not. Oh, crap. I almost forgot. Mom has an appointment with her hearing-aid people tomorrow. Am I taking her or is Steve? I think she told me she was getting a shuttle ride.

Yeah, that’s it. Well, I’m not going to call her this late. I’ll check with Steve and see if he remembers. With tomorrow being deadline day, I hope Mom doesn’t think she’d be bothering us if she needed us to take her somewhere.

I bet she likes taking the shuttle. It helps her keep so fabulously independent. While I’m up, I might as well get something to drink. I wonder if there’s any coffee left. Oh jeez, forget

the coffee. I already went through that whole thing. Okay, I’m really going into the kitchen now. I’ll check to see if the litter boxes need to be cleaned and see if Steve wants something to drink too. Oh, it’s 10:00. The news is on. I wonder if they’ll mention anything about the Long Beach election.

Channel 5 would probably have the best local news. Aw, the heck with it.

When Steve comes to bed I’ll ask him to check the litter boxes and bring me something to drink. I want to go watch the news. I better tippy-toe out of here. I don’t want to wake up the puppy. She’s so cute. I wonder where the cats went…. ad nauseum.

P.S. I read this to Steve, and when he stopped laughing he asked me, with a straight face, “So, is there any coffee left?” I think he was serious.

COMMENTARY

Being a patron of the arts means more than hitting a ‘like’ button

By Michelle Molina Downtown Long Beach Associates Board of Directors chair

When it comes to the arts, there’s more to it than just hitting a “like” button or sharing an image. It’s more than just spiritual support. It’s about being a patron to the arts– and I pride not only myself but the DLBA on tangibly supporting our artists and its surrounding community.

This month alone will mark three major investments in making our downtown more dynamic while supporting working artists that help make our world a little more colorful.

Let’s talk about our streets first.

Yes, our streets– specifically Pine Avenue.

Along our most famous road sits six mid-block crosswalks, and we’ve commissioned Kipp Kobayashi to fill them with his designs. Not only

is Pine going to be safer for it, with a more visible crosswalk that will prompt drivers to slow down, they will be captivating. Or, as we say, “Instagrammable.”

Kipp is no stranger to the creative process. From serving inside Walt Disney Imagineering– the arm of Disney that creates the magical spaces within its theme parks– to founding, with architect Marta Perlas, Mythograph– a creative environmental design firm. Kobayashi’s work spans corporate to public, large to small.

If you thought the rainbow crosswalks across Broadway in Alamitos Beach were cool, you will be ecstatic about these incredible installations.

We will be going into our second year filling the DLBA’s office walls

with art from Long Beach artists. Last year’s inaugural exhibition, where 11 artists were paid and invited to hang their work in our offices, brought forth sculptures, photos, paintings and installations into the space where DLBA staff work daily.

Once again, we are inviting artists to submit their portfolios, their work possibly hanging on our walls. (Applicants better give us their best brush since the judges analyzing their work include Brian Addison of the DLBA, John Hall of Pow! Wow!, Edward Hayes of the Museum of Latin American Art, Julia Huang of interTrend, Ron Nelson of the Long Beach Art Museum and Brian Tremble of the University Art Museum—a crew that takes their art very seriously.)

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And then there’s The Loop, set to be DTLB’s next icon.

We’re not kidding.

In a project headed by the DLBA’s Placemaking Manager Sean Warner and designed by Stereo.Bot, this curving, massive, colorful installation will finally– finally– activate the southeast corner of Ocean and Pine. And don’t think it’s just an art installation. Nope. It will serve as an event space. A music venue. A place to hang out. Think. Create. Innovate.

Of course, these projects aren’t the end-all-be-all. Like many things, they’ll be added to a long list of accomplishments that some may remember and some may forget (even though they shouldn’t). But what won’t be left aside is that being supASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

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portive of the arts isn’t enough anymore.

If you truly believe in art, you have to be a patron.

You have to be a doer.

You ask an artist like Drew Merritt to paint the side of your building (like I did after purchasing the Packard Building on Anaheim).

You have to provide tangible support, not just the shake of a hand or the pat of a back (like the DLBA did when they commissioned Pow! Wow! veteran and Long Beach artist Jeff McMillan to create an entryway for Beach Streets in DTLB).

Be a patron of the arts, and watch your life and community flourish in more ways than one.

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COMMUNITY

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‘A serious process’ A public forum about the breakwater saw major community concerns about environmental damage.

Denny Cristales Editorial Assistant

If you were to ask some residents about the early ‘50s in Long Beach, some of them might say that it was a period of clean coastal lines with little to no trash.

And then they might just add how significantly times have changed since then.

An overreliance on plastic and styrofoam that often end up in oceans and beaches is now defining a new generation of people, according to some local residents at a recent community meeting.

The topic in question is the $3-million San Pedro Ecosystem Restoration Study, funded and led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is evaluating the feasibility of removing the Long

Beach breakwater, an 8.5-mile man-made structure that stretches along San Pedro and Long Beach.

The Army Corps hosted two community meetings on April 7 to detail some of the study’s guidelines and objectives, but it also primarily sought out to receive input from the public on the study for further evaluation.

“All of the trash comes and lands in our beaches,” a longtime Long Beach resident said during the first meeting’s public-comment forum. “If you look at the old pictures, I don’t know where the trash was in those days (early 1950s), but it’s certainly there now. I think it’s going to be a huge challenge to be able to make improvements and not jeopardize people’s homes.”

Army Corps officials were present at the meetings to detail the guidelines and considerations the team is making when approaching the study.

Some key members of the study include: Eduardo DeMesa, planning chief; Eileen Takata, lead planner; Larry Smith, environmental coordinator; and Monica Eichler, project manager.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia was also a major component in kickstarting the study.

He was present during the first meeting to give some brief insight on the breakwater and the research.

“There are folks that have very strong opinions about the breakwater, about the study, about the port, about the importance of our coast, about restoring the ecosystem and all of those issues that are really important,” Garcia said about the three-year restoration study and some of the public’s concerns. “At the forefront, the study is not just about ecosystem restoration, but also about safety... this is a serious process, and oftentimes there is a lot of emotion, and it’s an important issue to me...This is about getting data, the science, and making smart decisions based on the science.”

During the meeting, primarily helmed by Takata, it was established that the objective of the Army Corps is to explore the coastal tidal flow in the breakwater area and to seek out signs of damage to the ecosystem. Part of the study is to restore the coast back to its natural state as much as possible.

The Army Corps is collecting data for its research in order to determine whether or not it is beneficial to remove parts of the

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Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, who has been a strong advocate for environmental restoration, gives brief opening remarks at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ community meeting on the East San Pedro Bay Ecosystem Restoration Study on April 7.

breakwater, eliminate the entire structure or keep it intact altogether.

Smith also gave some feedback on the ecosystem study’s compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which is a federal act that requires agencies to assess the environmental effects of a proposed action in order to consider reasonable alternatives before making a decision on how to proceed.

He said the corps published a federal environmental-impact statement that detailed its approach on the study.

A major concern among resi-

dents was the long-term impact that removing or preserving the breakwater may have on the community, specifically, the environmental ramifications.

One Long Beach resident, who claimed he has lived in the city since 1968, said removing the breakwater would lead to major environmental damage.

“If the breakwater is removed or reduced, the environmental impact will be major,” he said, “and it can all lead to irreversible damage to the established local and migratory sea life.”

He added that animals will have see BREAKWATER page 12

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the sales tax in Long Beach, the same size hotels will already be subject to Measure N, the voter-approved ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage for hotel workers. The measure now allows workers to be paid $14.07, effective July 1, 2016, up from $13.80 this year, according to the City of Long Beach website.

It is not known whether this move by the City is in direct response to businesses who have shied away from opening up a new hotel in Long Beach because of Measure N. Derek Smith, the political director for Unite Here Local 11, a union organization that advocated four years ago for the increase in minimum wage for hotel workers, didn’t think that hotels will be ultimately at a competitive disadvantage as the years go by. He noted that this year, the State passed a new minimum-wage law for all workers, not just the ones who work at the hotels.

As far as the possibility of a TOT tax-sharing program, Smith said he hopes that a business taking advantage of any subsidy will offer to the community better job standards and wages.

“We will always advocate that any new hotel that gets taxpayer subsidy…can provide these community benefits,” Smith concluded.

At the April 5 meeting, Councilmember Daryl Supernaw, who represents Long Beach’s 4th District, voiced concern over what effect a tax-sharing agreement for new businesses could have on the existing hotel businesses. Modica acknowledged that the study will be looking at that issue.

A spokesman for the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce echoed Supernaw’s concern and was relieved that the city staff will address the issue in the study.

“We were concerned because it…looked like it was being targeted at new hotels coming into

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the market,” Chamber Senior Vice President Jeremy Harris said in a phone interview Wednesday. “And there wasn’t any language in there about our current hotels.”

He noted that the existing hotels already employ many people and have been in Long Beach for years, giving their fair share of the TOT revenue to the city.

“The Chamber always believes [that] competition is the best thing for…the community and [gets] everybody to rise up and perform their best,” Harris continued, “but we want to make sure that competition is fair.”

The Long Beach City Council only voted on April 5 to receive and file a report from the director of Economic and Property Development. Staff estimated that it may take a couple of months for the study to be completed and for staff to return a report to the council.

According to the staff report, the study will cost less than $60,000. ✦

program is available on the City’s website.

New library software City staff recommend to the council that the City should create a contract with Biblionix LLC to use its integrated library software system. The new system, called Apollo, will save the Library Bond fund $29,300, according to staff.

Apollo can keep accurate records of City business. The contract includes yearly maintenance and support for Apollo. All council members approved, and City Manager Charlie Honeycutt will soon enter contract negotiations with Biblionix LLC. Auto Center sign The City unanimously voted to approve a lease agreement with the Signal Hill Auto Center over the center’s sign located at 3100 California Ave. The agreement calls for a modernization of the sign. Representatives of the Signal Hill Auto Center told the council that the sign is vital for business.

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Signal Hill Mayor Lori Woods (left) recognizes Eric Buchanan as a new water maintenance worker with the City’s Public Works Department on April 12 during the city council meeting.

Renovations include LED lighting and repainting of the support beam.

Green City report The city council received and filed a report by the Signal Hill Green City Committee that highlighted the City’s achievements on

environmental projects and water-conservation efforts. The report also provided status reports of current projects.

The next Signal Hill City Council meeting will take place Tuesday, April 26 at 7pm in council chambers, 2175 Cherry Ave. ✦

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach

waiting list to open May 2, 2016 The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach (HACLB) will be accepting applications for its Project Based Communities starting Monday, May 2, 2016 and will remain open until further notice. The HACLB administers the City’s Project Based Rental Housing Assistance Programs in support of specific developments located throughout the city.

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

Ang Awtoridad ng Pabahay para sa Lungsod ng Long Beach (Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, HACLB) ay tatanggap ng mga aplikasyon para sa Mga Komunidad na Nakabase sa Proyekto (Project Based Communities) nito simula sa Lunes, Mayo 2, 2016 at mananatiling bukas hanggang magkaroon ng karagdagang paunawa. Pinangangasiwaan ng HACLB ang Mga Pro-gramang Tulong sa Paupahang Pabahay na Nakabase sa Proyekto (Project Based Rental Housing Assistance Programs) ng Lung-sod bilang pagsuporta sa mga partikular na pagpapaunlad na matatagpuan sa kabuuan ng lungsod.

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ed representative to the Long Beach Community College Board,” Malauulu told the Signal Tribune Wednesday.

“I am deeply humbled. I look forward to representing them and the issues they find important, such as job training and making sure that students do not fall through the cracks.”

Malauulu added, “It certainly wasn’t easy defeating an incumbent who had strong financial and political support from Supervisor Don Knabe, Mayor Garcia, Councilman Uranga, Superintendent Eloy Oakley, Board Members Doug Otto and Jeff Kellogg and the district’s biggest bond measure contractor, Córdoba Corporation.”

LBCC Governing Board Area 4 Doug Otto retained his seat in the Area 4 race, winning 5,866 votes, putting him at 72.1 percent. Davina Keiser earned 2,275, which leaves her at 27.9 percent.

“I am very proud of all we have achieved during my term in office, but I also know there is much more to be done to help our students, our local businesses and our community,” Otto wrote in an email blast Wednesday morning. “Our next challenge is to support the Measure LB construction bond on the June ballot, which will provide urgently needed bond funds for campus renovation and technological enhancements.”

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his opponent’s campaign.

“I want to send my kindest regards to Davina Keiser and congratulate her for running a clean and positive race for the Board of Trustees,” he wrote.

“She is an educational leader who we hope to work with in the future.”

School Board District 2 Incumbent Felton Williams also kept his seat, by earning 2,680 votes, at 68.7 percent. His sole opponent Jessica Vargas-Alvarez garnered 31.3 percent of the votes, with 1,223.

School Board District 4 Jon Meyer is another incumbent who will stay in office. He earned 4,910 votes, or 61.8 percent. Rosi Pedersen earned 3,031 votes, giving her 38.2 percent. ✦

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Sixth District candidate Erik Miller views results on the Long Beach City Clerk’s website on Tuesday night.

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Jessica Nassour (left) celebrates on Election Night with 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews, who won the most votes in his district as a write-in candidate.

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Long Beach Unified School Board Member Megan Kerr (left) speaks with fellow board member Felton Williams, who was re-elected that day to serve as the representative for Area 2, during his Election Night party at El Torito restaurant.

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Vivian Malauulu (center) kisses her children during a celebration speech at El Torito restaurant on Tuesday night.

Malauulu won a seat on the Long Beach City College Board of Trustees, serving Area 2.

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Earth Day

April 15, 2016

Moving Cargo the Green Way The Port of Long Beach is improving the environment in the air and under the sea.

Our Green Port Policy has helped the harbor flourish, from one-celled plankton to fish, birds and sea lions. We’re using the latest in green technology to provide good jobs while being socially responsible, helping to clean our air and water. #EverydayisEarthDay Because at the Port of Long Beach, every day is Earth Day.

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Long Beach residents reduce water use by 16% The Long Beach Water Department has reported that residents and businesses met a state-mandated target and reduced water use in March by 16 percent compared to March 2013.

The City used about 3,986 acre-feet of water in March. Last month’s water use was the lowest since 1965.

Long Beach has reduced water use cumulatively by 15 percent

OBSERVE EARTH DAY ON FRIDAY—APRIL 22, 2016 With your help the City of Signal Hill reduced water use by 21%.

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since June 2015 to March of this year, water department officials said.

The State Water Resources Control Board extended the water reduction mandate throughout the state until October of this year.

“We still have to keep saving despite the improving snowpack and rainfall conditions El Niño

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“Conservation needs to be our new normal.”

Residents can still apply for the $2.50-per-square-foot Lawnto-Garden incentive to remove their lawn in their front yard and replace it with drought-tolerant plants.

The free Annual Lawn-to-Garden Tour will take place Saturday, May 14 from 10am to 2pm and will feature over 30 newly transformed California-friendly gardens throughout Long Beach.

For more information on the incentive and to register for the Garden Tour visit lblawntogarden.com .

By visiting lbwater.org/mission, residents can calculate their water usage to see if they are meeting the Long Beach target, take the pledge to save water and listen to song playlists by two local bands to remind them to take a one-song shower.

“We need to remember that the

drought is not over,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “We have to keep up the saving until October and beyond, to make conservation a permanent way of life.”

Residents and businesses are urged to turn sprinklers off during and after spring rain storms to achieve water savings.

There are still rebates available for many devices, including high-efficiency clothes washers ($150 rebate) that save water and energy.

Funding is limited and provided on a first-come/first-served basis at socalwatersmart.com .

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) mandated Long Beach to cut its water use by 16 percent cumulatively, compared to 2013, until February of this year.

The SWRCB has extended the mandate, and the continuing mandate will require Long Beach to cut its water use by 12 percent monthly compared to 2013 until October of this year.

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April 15, 2016

A CLOSER LOOK:

FRIENDS OF LONG BEACH ANIMALS The Signal Tribune's Feature series on local nonprofits

Rhiannon Williams Staff Intern

For the last 25 years, Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA) has dedicated countless resources and programs to the community in order to help educate the public about the importance of responsible pet ownership.

Formed in 1990 and formerly known as Friends of Long Beach Animal Shelter, FOLBA’s main aim is to reduce pet overpopulation and, in turn, pet euthanasia through community education and incentive programs.

“The education program is very important,” said Shirley Vaughan, president of FOLBA. “We just saw a need, and you have to begin with the children.

We have a humane educator, and her curriculum was accepted by the Long Beach Unified School District, and she sets up classes and goes into a school and teaches different subjects.”

FOLBA’s Humane Education program

is led by organization educator Deborah Turner, who was a school teacher in Florida. She teaches free classes for LBUSD and other community groups, like the Girl and Boy Scouts, Long Beach Public Libraries. She also offers classes to parents. Her interactive classes emphasize the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect and also include information on basic pet care and how to be responsible with and around animals.

“All kids are born loving animals, I think, but it depends on the parents,”

Vaughan said. “[The parenting classes] are something that Deborah developed because the parents need education as much as the kids. So, once they’re educated about pet care and all that, it will help to change that negative mindset so more animals can find homes.”

Another program offered through FOLBA is SNIP, the Spay Neuter Incentive Program. SNIP began in 1998 as a direct effort to combat pet overpopulation and euthanasia and is the only incentive of its kind in Long Beach. The program partners

with Long Beach Animal Control to distribute low-cost or free vouchers to city residents who may need financial assistance with getting their pets fixed. As a result, over 18,000 animals have been spayed or neutered to date.

While FOLBA is not a rescue group (although it does rescue an animal every so often), it actively promotes and support the adoption of rescued pets from Long Beach Animal Care Services, especially after the City passed the Pet Shop ordinance last October. The ordinance prohibits the sale of dogs bred in puppy mills, therefore promoting adoption.

“We have to work on the education part of our group and get the word out that this law is in place,” Vaughan said.

“The general public doesn’t know, but the shelter itself is doing an education campaign about the new ordinance.”

For more information about Friends of Long Beach Animals visit folba.org or call (562) 988-SNIP.

Disaster preparedness for pets When it comes to preparing for a disaster, the focus shifts on the people in our own proximity, but pets deserve some love as well. What should people do when a major emergency arises and their pets are involved?

The American Red Cross suggests that all pet owners properly prepare for care of their animals in the event of an emergency. Here are some tips:

2. Ask a trusted neighbor to look out for and retrieve your pet should an emergency occur while you are away from home. Make sure that person knows where to find your pet emergency kit.

3. Find out in advance where you might be able to take shelter with your pet in the event of a major disaster. Most human shelters will not be able to provide space for pets, so research other options you might have, such as pet-friendly hotels, homes of friends outside your immediate area or other animal-boarding facilities.

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Dog owners: don’t unleash trouble The City of Signal Hill recently adopted a new municipal code ordinance that will seek to prevent dogs from running off leash, according to the City’s website.

The ordinance allows animal control and Signal Hill Police to issue administrative citations to pet owners who neglect to follow the “leash law.”

The “leash law” now requires that all pet owners keep their dogs on a leash no more than six feet long when the dog

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is on any public street, sidewalk, park, public space or private property, if that private property is not enclosed. This includes undeveloped areas around Signal Hill.

The law also advises pet owners to be responsible and to properly dispose of any pet waste that is left behind by their animals. The law specifically states that pet owners remove pet waste and deliver it to a proper trash receptacle.

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The following locations are places that pet owners can visit as pit stops for their dogs.

• Long Beach Dog Park– The dog park is at 5201 E. 7th St., within Recreation Park. The area is open until 10pm.

• Long Beach Dog Beach– It is located between Roycroft and Argonne avenues,, just east of Belmont Pool and Pier. The beach’s active hours are 6am to 8pm.

• Huntington Beach Dog Beach– This beach is on Pacific Coast Highway, between 21st and Seapoint. Active hours are 5am to 8pm. Pet owners may only occupy areas within water and wet sand.

• Huntington Beach Dog Park at Central Park– This park is located at Edwards Avenue at Inlet, 92648. Open from dawn to dusk.

• Arbor Park/Seal Beach– This park and beach are off of Lampson between Valley View and Los Alamitos Boulevard. Open from dawn to dusk.

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• Costa Mesa Bark Park– The park is located on Arlington Avenue at Fairview Avenue. Open from dawn to dusk. The park is closed on Tuesdays.

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The City of Signal Hill is a dog-friendly community Enjoy our parks & trails with your dog, but remember...

The following are pet laws in Signal Hill that are punishable by fines up to $500.

• Allowing an unaltered cat to roam outside of your home (Municipal Code 6.16.085) • Allowing a cat or dog to become pregnant (Municipal Code

6.16.080) • Allowing a pet to be off leash on any beach or on any public school grounds (Municipal Code 6.16.090) • Allowing a pet to be off leash on any public street, sidewalk, park or private property if the private property is accessible to the public (Mu-

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Double feature! Last week, we introduced Jazz, and this week, near-identical Zoe is in the spotlight.

Both cocker spaniels were brought in to Animal Care Services by their owner despite their being 12 years old and accustomed to care for so many years. This is a sad situation for two sweet dogs. Luckily, they have each other—all they need is one loving forever home. Meet them at Animal Care Services on the shelter side of the P.D. Pitchford Animal Village, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, (562) 570-PETS. Ask for ID#A567903 for Zoe and ID#A567904 for Jazz.

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limited places to go and migrate if the breakwater is removed, arguing that it could even lead to the destruction of multiple species of organisms and seaweeds– such as plankton and kelp.

There was also an interest in

the degree of restoration the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would take. One resident questioned whether the restoration would revert the area to its pre-naval status, or if the ecosystem would be enhanced based off its current status.

He also asked if the study would have an effect on the ports.

“I’m concerned about the impact waves would have on the port,” he said. “I’m wondering if there would be some sort of cost-benefit analysis for any revenue brought in from tourism compared to the revenue that might be lost if those waves deter shipping from the LA Port or the Long Beach Port.”

April 15, 2016 The response from Army Corps officials was that part of the process was to see how much restoration the team is trying to shoot for.

More research still needs to be collected, with officials adding that any impacts of the project will be taken into account.

Ultimately, the conversation

during the public-forum section of the meeting maintained a focus on trash along the shoreline.

“We are the ending body that have to clean that crap up,” one resident said about the trash, arguing that it builds up quite often along the coastal line of beaches.

“We want our homes, but we also want the environment.” ✦

PUBLIC NOTICES TST5152 / 2016 069725 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: IT’S A PLEASURE, 367 Manila Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814. Registrant: 1. DAVID L. ARNEY, 2. SHARON L. ARNEY, 367 Manila Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: David L. Arney. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 22, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 25, & April 1, 8, 15, 2016.

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

This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Isaac Salgado, President. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on February 1, 2011. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 8, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 25, & April 1, 8, 15, 2016.

TST5154 / 2016 065570 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MAUNA LOA APARTMENTS, 2000 West Pacific Ave., West Covina, CA 91790. Registrant: BETTY T. CHU, 1303 Avocado Ave., Ste. 260, Newport Beach, CA 92660. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Betty T. Chu. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on September 22, 2008. This

statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 17, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 25, & April 1, 8, 15, 2016.

TST 5156 Trustees Sale T.S. No. 017476-CA APN: 7211030-071 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 4/26/2016 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/29/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2175221, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: COREY D. SYLVE, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1517 E 23RD ST APT B SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $768,178.48 If the

Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 017476-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 TST5159 / 2016 081500 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: YEARTH LIVING, 16600 Orange Ave. #127, Paramount, CA 90723. Registrant: JOSE NILO DAVILA, 16600 Orange Ave. #127, Paramount, CA 90723. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Jose Nilo Davila. The reg-

istrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 4, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.

TST5160 / 216081681 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. KASHIWA RESTAURANT, 2. KASHIWA JAPANESE CUISINE, 2201 E. Willow St. Suite G, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: YACHIYO FOOD SERVICE, INC., 2201 E. Willow St. Suite G, Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Saki Nakai, Vice President. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on March 9, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 4, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016.

TST TST5163 LOS ANGELES REGION 320 W. 4TH STREETSUITE 200 PUBLIC LOS ANGELES, CA 90013 (213) 576-6600 Notice No. 16-011 Meeting — June 9, 2016 NOTICE WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS RENEWAL / TIME SCHEDULE ORDER The following filed Reports of Waste Discharge and applied for Waste Discharge Requirements for discharges of wastes to waters of the United States.

A. RENEWAL: NAME (NPDES NO.) Tesoro Logistics Operations, LLC, Hathaway Tank Farm (CA0058343) DISCHARGE LOCATION (Receiving Waters) 2350 Obispo Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90806 (Los Cerritos Channel) TYPE OF WASTE Maximum Volume Treated storm water

-Up to 0.7 MGD On the basis of preliminary staff review and application of lawful standard regulation, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region, purposes to issue waste discharge requirements (WDRs) and time schedule order (TSO) including effluent limitations and special conditions and terminate requirements no longer needed. Persons wishing to comment upon, or object to, the tentative WDRs and TSO are invited to submit them in writing to the above address. Interested persons should consult the individual hearing notices to determine the due date for written comments and the hearing procedures that will be used. The Board will hold a public hearing on June 9, 2016, at the Metropolitan Water District, 700 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, Ca. Interested persons are invited to attend. The Board will hear any testimony pertinent to the waste discharge and the tentative WDRs and TSO. Oral statements will be heard; however, for accuracy of the record, all important testimony should be in writing. The meeting which the hearing is a part will begin at 9:00 a.m.

If there should not be a quorum on the scheduled date of this meeting, all cases will be automatically continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting. That meeting will be held on June 28, 2016.

The Report of Waste Discharge, hearing notice, related documents, tentative requirements, comments received and other information are on file, and may be inspected at 320 W. 4th Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, California 90013. Arrangement for copies may be made.

Date: April 7, 2016 4/15/16 CNS-2868283# THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE TST5166 / Case No. VS028598.

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

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: WAEL GHEBRIAL and FEBY ABDELMASSEH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing THE name as follows: Present Name: YOUSSEF WAEL MICHAEL, to Proposed Name: YOUSSEF WAEL GHEBRIAL. 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: June 15, 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 general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: April 15, 22, 29, & May 6, 2016. ___//ss//___

PUBLIC NOTICES

April 15, 2016 Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: April 11, 2016 TST5157 / Case No. NS031864.

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 Christina Marie Kier.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: CHRISTINA MARIE KIER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing HER name as follows: Present Name: CHRISTINA MARIE KIER, to Proposed Name: SARYN

Bid Notice TST 5171 Project Title: Rainbow Lagoon Recirculation Pump and Replacement (City of Long Beach Project) Bid Due Date: April 26, 2016 10:00 AM Description: Need Subs for electrical work, painting, Excavation, pump and valve suppliers

CHRISTINA MORRIONE. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 10, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. 26. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE,

939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. ___//ss//___ Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: March 29, 2016 TST5168 / 2016 090986 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: BREEZY LAKEWOOD, 5150 Candlewood St. Suite 1A, Lakewood, CA 90712. Registrant: CHIMAI INC., 5150 Candlewood St. Suite 1A, Lakewood, CA 90712.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799

Contact: MMC Inc.

TST5165 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION

Jay Mehta P:714 - 521 - 2022

In compliance with section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines notification is hereby given to responsible agencies, trustee agencies, interest groups and the general public that the City of Signal Hill shall adopt the Negative Declaration 04/15/16(1).

F:714 - 521 - 2440 jay@aboutmmc.om alka@aboutmmc.com

Bid Notice TST 5164 California Waters is bidding Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach, CA Bid Date: 04/26/16 We are currently looking for the subcontractors and suppliers bids on: Reinforcing Steel Electrical Landscape / Irrigation Environmental Protection Temporary Fencing, office trailers, temporary toilets Shoring Waterproofing Metal Fabrication Please Contact Valerie Sanchez 714-559-9518 or send bids to vsanchez@ californiawaters.com Published in the Signal Tribune on April 15, 2016

Bid Notice TST 5170 The Dutra Group 2350 Kerner Boulevard, Suite 200 San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone: 415/258-6876 FAX: 415/459-3295 SEEKING SUBQUOTES FROM CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SUBS / SUPPLIERS) FOR: Pine Avenue Pier Public Dock R-7044 City of Long Beach Bid Opening Date: 27 April 2016 Contract Duration: Complete by 100 working days

PW8360-11,

Bid Opening Time: 9:00 AM LDs, Prevailing Wage Rates Apply

All sub quotes are due by end of day prior to bid date in order to give your bid maximum consideration Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to: Aluminum Gangway Concrete Piles Guardrails Cast-in-Place Concrete Survey Concrete Floating Docks Vibration Monitoring Concrete Curbs / Walks / Etc. Fencing Fire Protection System Traffic Control Electrical Mechanical Information on this Project may be viewed in our offices, or on the Dutra website: www.dutragroup.com, or be obtained from: City of Long Beach 562.570.5729 (Charlene Angsuco or Eric Lopez) or the website: http://www.longbeach.gov/finance/business-info/purchasingdivision/purchasing-division/ Our estimators are available to assist with interpretation of plans/specs, scope of work, as well as with bonding, lines of credit and/or insurance issues. Dutra has made every effort to break work items down into feasible economic units to encourage and/or facilitate teaming. Point of Contact: estimating@ dutragroup.com All participating Small Business or HUD Section 3 Firms / Concerns are required to be certified, at time of bid.

Dutra is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Los Cerritos Channel Sub-Basin 4 Stormwater Capture Facility Project is identified in the adopted Watershed Management Plan for the Los Cerritos Cha nel as the regional Best Management Practice (BMP). Once constructed the project will capture and divert up to the 85th percentile storm water flows for three drainage areas, a total volume of approximately 147 acrefeet (AF) of storm water over a 24-hour period, from the Los Cerritos Channel, thereby preventing potentially contaminated flows from reaching the channel itself and thus achieving both MS4 Permit and General Industrial Permit compliance. The project involves the construction of a channel diversion in the three project areas and construction of adjacent, underground water capture facilities (“infiltration galleries”). For each diversion, a portion of the channel will be removed and a new, recessed trough will be constructed to divert the storm water into a reinforced concrete pipe that will flow to underground hydrodynamic separations to remove trash, debris and course sediments from the storm water. From there, another pipe will convey the flow to the underground infiltration gallery (retention basin). Each of the proposed facilities is approximately 18 feet in height, buried approximately 10 feet below the ground surface.

Each will be designed and built to accommodate airplane and building loads to preserve the airport’s future expansion opportunities. With the exception of a few surface access hatches, the sites will be restored to current conditions following construction of the system. When completed the project will accomplish the TMDL Compliance Plan for Sub-Basin 4 of the Los Cerritos Channel while preserving the intended flood control purposes for which the channel was designed.

PROJECT LOCATION The project involves the construction of a channel diversion in the three project areas and construction of adjacent, underground water capture facilities (“infiltration galleries”): • The Sub-Basin 4 Infiltration System is a 8.5-acre underground infiltration gallery located just north of Spring Street and west of Lakewood Boulevard in the City of Long Beach, adjacent to the Long Beach Airport.

• The Northern Long Beach Airport Infiltration System is a 1-acre underground infiltration gallery located at the northeast corner of the Skylinks Golf Course at approximately Wardlow Road and Lakewood Boulevard.

• The Southern Long Beach Airport Infiltration System is a 1-acre underground infiltration gallery will be located southeast of the airport runway, roughly northeast of the intersection of Interstate 405 and Willow Street.

PUBLIC REVIEW The proposed Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review. The dates of this review are from April 15, 2016 to May 5, 2016.

The attached Negative Declaration may be adopted by the City of Signal Hill and become final, unless written comments and/or an appeal on its appropriateness or adequacy are received by the office listed below by 4:30pm on the last day of the public review period.

LEAD AGENCY: City of Signal Hill CONTACT PERSON: Steve Myrter PHONE: (562) 989-7356 PUBLIC MEETING(S)/HEARING(S) ON PROJECT The proposed project will be reviewed for approval by the decision making body on the date(s) isted below.

DECISION MAKING BODY: City of Signal Hill City Council DATE: May 10, 2016 TIME: 7:00 pm LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: City Council Chamber located at City Hall 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California In the event the Negative Declaration is not attached to this notice, the Negative Declaration and supporting attachments are avai able for review between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, in the Community Development Department at City Hall.

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correct. Signed: Michelle Chimai NgoPagtrakhan, CEO. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 14, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 15, 22, 29, & May 6, 2016.

TST5169 / 2016 091010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: LAKEWOOD BRAND, 5150 Candlewood St. Suite 1A, Lakewood, CA 90712. Registrants: 1. MICHELLE CHIMAI NGO PAGTAKHAN, 5150 Candlewood St. Suite 1A, Lakewood, CA 90712, 2.

KONG UNG, 3. ARIEL PE, 11132 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Michelle Chimai NgoPagtrakhan. The registrants have begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrants started doing business under this fictitious business name on April 13, 2016. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 14, 2016. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 15, 22, 29, & May 6, 2016.

TST5167 / Case No. 264575 SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: IVETTE ROSA MORALES. You are being sued.

PETITIONER’S NAME IS: AUGUSTO LOPEZ CASE NUMBER: 264575 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Formal Written Response to the court and have a copy served on the petitioner.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and cost. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately.

The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF TULARE 300 EAST OLIVE AVENUE PORTERVILLE, CA 93257 Dated: March 10, 2016 Order For Publication Summons Dated: March 10, 2016 //s// N. Salle, Deputy Published in the Signal Tribune Newspaper: April 15, 22, 29, & May 6, 2016

NEWS 14 Signal Tribune April 15, 2016 Los Angeles man charged in connection with felony robbery in Long Beach A Los Angeles resident was charged last week for his association with a felony committed in Long Beach.

On April 7, a felony charge was filed against 41-year-old Los Angeles resident Urbin Lee Miller for his involvement in a robbery in Long Beach.

On March 2, 2016, a business owner was walking in the area of Pine AveCrimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied) Thursday, April 7 12:30pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 500 block Dayman St. 12:42pm Battery 100 block W. PCH

8pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2300 block Myrtle Ave.

12:50pm Homicide Stanley Ave./E. PCH

4:30pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 1500 block Luray St.

9:57pm Robbery- person 2000 block Raymond Ave.

12:56pm Battery 500 block Dayman St.

6pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 3800 block Atlantic Ave.

Tuesday, April 12 2:07am Battery 2801 Atlantic Ave.

1:12pm Stolen vehicle recovered 4400 block Atlantic Ave.

3:46am Residential burglary 800 block W. Willow St. 10am Non-injury hit-and-run Cherry Ave./Del Amo Blvd.

7:53am Battery 200 block E. Willow St.

1:23pm Stolen vehicle recovered E. 45th St./Banner Dr.

9:55am Auto burglary 400 block W. Willow St.

5:37pm Non-injury hit-and-run Redondo Ave./E. Willow St.

11:46pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 1800 block Atlantic Ave.

7:25pm Non-injury hit-and-run Pacific Ave./W. Willow St.

Monday, April 11 7:30am Grand theft- motor vehicle 1800 block San Francisco Ave.

8pm Grand theft- motor vehicle W. 21st St./Chestnut Ave.

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Friday, April 8 3:30am Residential burglary 4300 block Gaviota Ave. 11:28am Non-injury hit-and-run 1000 block E. Hill St.

9:36pm Auto burglary 3200 block Long Beach Blvd.

8:57am Residential burglary 3500 block Gaviota Ave.

Saturday, April 9 12:37am Robbery- commercial 2200 block Lewis Ave.

1am Grand theft- motor vehicle 2500 block E. PCH 11:23am Non-injury hit-and-run Atlantic Ave./E. PCH

torney’s Office for review. Miller was charged with one count of robbery.

Those who may have information regarding Urbin Lee Miller are asked to contact robbery detective Vargas at (562) 570-5538. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or text TIPLA plus the tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit lacrimes-

8:49pm Battery 2200 block Olive Ave.

Sunday, April 10 4:44am Non-injury hit-and-run E. 36th St./Long Beach Blvd.

4:43pm Residential burglary 2200 block Chestnut Ave.

footage, which led them to the suspect, police said.

On March 23, detectives located and arrested the suspect in the 1900 block of Pasadena Avenue. The suspect’s bail was set at $100,000 and on March 24, the suspect posted bail.

On April 4, the case was presented to the Los Angeles County District At-

3:45pm Robbery- commercial E. PCH/Olive Ave.

8:12pm Robbery- commercial 2000 block Atlantic Ave.

1:46pm Battery 200 block E. PCH

8:21pm Auto burglary 2200 block Earl Ave.

nue and Third Street when Miller approached him and grabbed the victim’s bag, taking his money and fleeing the location on foot. The victim was not injured.

While detectives were investigating the robbery, they searched the area for surveillance cameras. Detectives viewed a significant amount of video

10:44pm Residential burglary 2100 block E. PCH

10am Grand theft- motor vehicle 100 block W. 20th St. 3:20pm Robbery- person 2900 block E. PCH

Wednesday, April 13 2am Grand theft– motor vehicle 1800 block E. Wardlow Rd.

6:11pm Residential burglary 3600 block Brayton Ave.

7:43am Assault– not firearm 1800 block Chestnut Ave.

Source: LBPD

possessing controlled substance, misdemeanor warrant Suspect 2– possessing controlled substance, possess controlled substance for sale, felony warrant.

900 block E. 33rd St. (both suspects taken into custody) Friday, April 8 7:52am Non–injury hit–and-run E. 19th St./Molino Ave.

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8:14pm Residential burglary 200 block Nevada St.

1:15pm Non-injury hit-and-run Walnut Ave./E. Burnett St.

8:53pm Battery W. PCH/Pacific Ave.

Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide

Thursday, April 7 2:18am Assault W/A deadly weapon, not firearm 2400 block Palm Dr. 10am Felony warrant and misdemeanor warrant 3500 block E. PCH (suspect taken into custody) 2:27pm Petty theft 2200 block E. Willow St. (suspect taken into custody)

Orange Ave./E. Spring St. 2:02pm Auto burglary 2300 block Redondo Ave. Sunday, April 10 3:06pm Felony warrant Orange Ave./E. 25th St. (suspect taken into custody)

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5:39pm Battery Atlantic Ave./E. PCH

3:28pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2700 block Cherry Ave.

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“Robbery detectives would like to remind everyone to remain aware of their surroundings at all times and report suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1,” states a recent LBPD press release. “Please follow @LBPDrobbery on Twitter for weekly crime prevention tips.”

9:17pm Possess controlled substance, appropriate lost property 800 block E. Spring St. (suspect taken into custody) 9:23pm Battery 3000 block California Ave. 11:04pm Vandalism 2700 block Walnut Ave. (suspect taken into custody) Saturday, April 9 7:31am Auto burglary 1800 block E. Spring St. 8;42am Residential burglary 2200 block Ohio Ave.

7:27pm Identity theft 2400 block Gundry Ave.

9:50am Petty theft 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect taken into custody)

9:38pm Suspect 1– petty theft,

1:46pm Battery

10:36pm Petty theft 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect taken into custody) Monday, April 11 10:30am Driving w/o license, two misdemeanor warrants Junipero Ave./E. Willow St. (suspect taken into custody) Tuesday, April 12 12:59pm Petty theft 700 block E. Spring St. (suspect taken into custody) 3:45pm Driving W/O drivers license, misdemeanor warrant Orange Ave./E. Hill St. (suspect taken into custody) Wednesday, April 13 9:55am Needle/syringe outside license premises, receive known stolen property, misdemeanor warrant 1800 block Raymond Ave. (suspect taken into custody) 3:34pm Criminal threats 2200 block Walnut Ave. 5:06pm Elder abuse 2500 block E. Willow St.

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Musical Theatre West’s Sister Act Heidi Nye Culture Writer

Sister Act, playing through April 24 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, is Musical Theatre West at its finest, decidedly my favorite MTW performance this season.

For those who like high energy and bright colors, Sister Act’s got it.

For those who want to tear up at the sensitive parts, Sister Act’s for you too. And for just about anyone who longs to exit a show feeling happy, don’t miss this production.

Using the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg-starring film as a jumping-off point, this Sister Act is, in places, a bit grittier. Gangster moll and wanna-be disco queen Deloris van Cartier witnesses a murder and is squirreled away in a convent for safekeeping by police officer Eddie Souther, who’s had a simmering crush on her since high school. Deloris’s married lover and gang boss, Curtis, and his men set off to find her. To give Deloris something to do

rather than complain about her circumstances and corrupt the sisters, Mother Superior puts her in charge of the nuns’ singing, if you can call it that at the onset.

Constance Jewell Lopez as Deloris is a powerful presence who is most noteworthy during emotional songs, especially “Sister Act,” when she pours out her heart about what her fellow sisters have come to mean to her.

Mary Gordon Murray (Mother Superior) is superb with “Here within These Walls,” lamenting the impending loss of her peace and quiet as loud-mouthed, alcohol-craving iconoclast Deloris comes on the scene. This is not the whimpering of a hermit who is unwilling to adapt to change but the plea of each one of us, conscious or unacknowledged, for respite from the crush and din of modernity.

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best and a loser at worst, that is, until he struts his stuff in “I Could be that Guy.” He transforms into a lady’s man in a knock-‘em-dead ice cream suit, an anvil-on-the-head hint that he will eventually land the girl of his dreams.

Not to be outdone are Curtis’ henchmen, Joey (Spencer Rowe), Pablo (Elijah Reyes) and TJ (John Wells III). Wow, wow and wow, these guys need their own show. Their “Lady in the Long Black Dress” is cool, comic, silly and alluring all at once as they share their schemes to stun a nun with their manly charms.

The young apostate Sister Mary Robert (Ashley Ruth Jones) gives an angelic and poignant performance of “The Life I Never Led.” Again, this

speaks to all of us and the countless paths we did not take.

Cathy Newman’s husky voice gives girth and gumption to her character, Sister Mary Lazarus, while Cindy Sciaccia’s Sister Mary Patrick is an absolute hoot with her effusive “It’s Good to be a Nun.” Though most of the numbers are just a whole lot of fun, “When I Find my Baby” stands out as a disturbing exception. Via sultry jazz and sexy dance moves, Curtis (Gerry McIntrye) begins what might be a love song. One can imagine all kinds of sweetness that could finish that sentence: When I find my baby, I’m gonna kiss her all night long, let her know how much I missed her.

Rather, it quickly assumes a stalker

tone and progresses from cruelty to sadism and psychopathy as the man who had recently made love with her is now imagining her bludgeoning, stabbing and disembowelment. My recommendation: Concentrate on the instrumentals and McIntrye’s sensuality, not the lyrics.

Sister Act continues at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center through Sunday, April 24. Performances are Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm (also 7pm on Sunday, April 17), and Thursday, April 21, at 8pm. Tickets start at $20.

Tickets may be purchased online at musical.org or by calling (562) 8561999, ext. 4. The Carpenter Performing Arts Center is located at 6200 E. Atherton Ave.

CSU, faculty association reach tentative agreement on salaries The California State University (CSU) system and the California Faculty Association (CFA) have reached a tentative agreement, and all courses scheduled for the remainder of the term will continue as normal, according to Tim White, chancellor for CSU, who made the announcement in an April 8 email to students.

Educators in the state’s public university system had been ready to strike this month for a 5-percent pay raise.

“I know and regret that the threat

of a strike– called by the CFA– has been disconcerting for students,” White wrote. “Indeed, it has been so for faculty, staff and administrators as well. I am very pleased to have this behind us now.”

White added that, with the announcement, the university system can increase investment in faculty’s compensation.

“All of these investments in faculty and staff are investments in our students and their learning environment– our highest priority,” White wrote. “Today’s announcement is a good moment for our university community, but the work continues.

We need your voices– as students– to join with ours in asking our champions across the state and in the Legislature to stand with CSU. Together, we will create lasting success for your future.”

Seventieth District Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach), who is chair of the Assembly Education Committee, issued a statement April 8 in response to the tentative agreement.

“The agreement between CSU officials and faculty members will provide tremendous benefits for our state and economy,” O’Donnell wrote. “I was proud to march alongside fellow educators in the Fight for Five so that lecturers, counselors and professors might earn a competitive salary. This is a win for the CSU system, the amazing men and women of CFA, and above all, our students, whose learning experience will be strengthened by CSU’s ability to attract academic talent.”

Sources: Chancellor White, O’Donnell’s office

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