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April 17, 2015

Unofficial results: Supernaw elected to LB City Council

CJ Dablo Staff Writer

Daryl Supernaw is now set to become the 4th District’s newest Long Beach city councilmember.

In his bid to represent the 4th District, Supernaw held a commanding lead over his opponents on Tuesday, winning 2,066 votes, or 52.8 percent of the ballot, according to the latest unofficial results from the City Clerk’s office on April 14.

The Special Municipal Election was held Tuesday to fill the vacant seat on the City Council after Patrick O’Donnell left that office to serve in the State Assembly. In this winner-take-all race, if Supernaw sustains his lead over Herlinda Chico and Richard Lindemann after all the votes are counted, he will take office on May 5.

In a distant second place, Chico gathered the support of only 1,656 voters, or 42.4 percent of the ballot. Lindemann finished in third place, winning 188 votes, or 4.8 percent of the ballot.

In an interview Tuesday night, Supernaw acknowledged that he had an advantage of name recognition within the district. He ran for the same office in 2012 against O’Donnell, who organized a write-in campaign to represent the 4th District and ultimately won a third term on the City Council.

CJ Dablo/Signal Tribune Both a businessman and a community advocate, Su- At his party, Daryl Supernaw (center), together with his supporters, watches the election-night results scrolling on the television screens at E. J. pernaw said that a lot of people remembered him Malloy’s in Los Altos. Having won 52.8 percent of the vote, Supernaw is now set to become the 4th District’s newest Long Beach city councilmemsee ELECTION page 9 ber. Also pictured: Lambert Adouki, a campaign consultant (left) and Peter Griffith (right), a volunteer adviser to Supernaw’s campaign.

Retrospective presentation highlights oil history in Signal Hill, So Cal

Corey Washington Contributing Writer

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Marsha V. Rood, president of the Los Angeles Region Planning History Group, introduces the colloquium and the panel of guest speakers.

Arguably, no single industry carved a larger path for Signal Hill’s independence and economic vitality than the oil industry– and conversations about how the world’s highest-demanding commodity shaped the city’s history continues to draw interest from historians and community members alike.

City officials joined local residents April 11 at the Signal Hill Park Community Center to highlight stories that showcased how the discovery of oil throughout California affected Signal Hill’s foundation. The event, which was hosted by the Los Angeles Region Planning History Group, was titled “Black Gold in Paradise: The Influence of Oil and Energy on L.A.’s Urban Form,” and featured several guest speakers who exhibited how the various attempts to acquire oil generated numerous lessons along the way, shaping politics, governance and quality of life for residents in Signal Hill and the surrounding Southern California region.

The conference featured the 11th colloquium presented by the organization in its 30-year history. According to Marsha V. Rood, president of the organization, the history of oil and its global influence continues to fascinate people, and it’s one of the reasons the group was excited to share its most recent colloquium.

Kenneth Farfsing, city manager of Signal Hill, who is also one of the board members for the Planning History Group, began the presentation illustrating how the discovery of oil in Signal Hill in 1921 would become a near-century odyssey of highs and lows as the city’s development moved forward.

Early on, city residences and farms were the victims of poor regulation for see OIL page 13

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Signal Hill is officially home to a nationally recognized animal activist– and she’s only 8 years old. Genesis Butler has just been chosen as the female winner of PETA Kids’ 2015 Cutest Vegan Kids contest– a title she beat out dozens of kids ages 12 and under to take home. Along with a year’s worth of bragging rights, Genesis will also receive a trophy and a cruelty-free prize pack, according to PETA. “From organizing pro-animal demonstrations to encouraging her friends and family to choose healthy, humane meals, Genesis lets nothing stand in the way of her efforts to help animals,” says PETA Director of Youth Outreach and Campaigns Marta Holmberg.

“Every vegan kid is setting a great example for people of all ages and making the world a better place by the forkful.”

When Genesis realized at the age of 3 that many of her animal friends were also her food, she was devastated, according to PETA. With the help of PETA Kids’ website, she dropped meat, eggs and dairy products for good and convinced her entire family to do the same. Since then, she’s participated in animal-rights demonstrations in Southern California and even organized her own “sad Genesis Butler was recently selected as the female clown” protest, rallying a throng of kids to contest. call for an end to Ringling Bros.’ treatment Eight-year-old Signal Hill resident Genesis Butler of the animals it forces to perform, accordorganization, Genesis for Animals, to help fund has organized pro-animal demonstrations. ing to PETA. people who foster animals.

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Public meeting to discuss international flights at LGB Local organizations LBNeighborhoods First and HUSH2 will host a community meeting on Monday, April 20 at 6:30pm at the Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave., to provide information following previously secretive, now temporarily halted, actions by some city officials to facilitate international flights at Long Beach Airport (LGB), according to those organizations.

According to the event’s organizers, a federal customs facility couldn’t be limited to a single carrier, could include cargo flights and could invite risks from an entirely new category of international operators to the airport ordinance, which is what currently protects Long Beach and surrounding areas from unlimited numbers of flights at all hours on all runways.

At the meeting, Long Beach City Attorney Charles Parkin, Assistant City Attorney Mike Mais and City Prosecutor Doug Haubert will discuss LGB’s litigation history and offer their opinions on what could occur if a federal customs facility were allowed at the airport.

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Bixby Knolls has lost one of its longtime business owners.

For almost 38 years, Sheldon Grossman owned Bixby Knolls Car Wash with his wife Shell.

Sheldon, who was in his mid 80s, passed away last Wednesday, April 15 while at work in his business.

When the couple married in 1978, they made a pact that running a business together would never interfere with their relationship. For more than three decades, they kept their promise, while their full-service car wash has become a staple in the local community.

“We each put out the negative thoughts that might be detrimental to being in business together, and then we put out the positive things that would come from it,” said Sheldon in a September 2012 Signal Tribune story. “And you know what? We’ve never had any problems at all… We work well together.”

That year, the Grossmans celebrated 35 years in business at 577 E. Wardlow Rd. The car wash is located where it can easily be considered the “gateway” to Bixby Knolls.

Originally, the operation was built by Exxon Corporation as part of a string of car washes the oil company owned in the greater Los Angeles area during the 1970s.

Sheldon, who owned several other car washes at the time, bought the business after the oil company was running it at a loss, he said. “They knew how to pump gas, but not [run] car washes,” he said.

Sheldon took over the establishment during a time when Long Beach was known for its many car dealerships along Long Beach Boulevard, and hoards of

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Volkswagen “Beetles” would roll into the lot, Sheldon recalled in 2012. “People used to ask me what I do particularly at the car wash … ‘Well, I do rear windows on Volkswagen bugs,’ I’d tell people, and I’d get a laugh once in a while.”

Sheldon was a member of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce, the Long Beach Rotary, the board of directors for the California Car File photo Wash Association Sheldon Grossman owned and operated Bixby (for which he served Knolls Car Wash since 1977 with his wife Shell. as president for two years), a board memBusiness Improvement Associaber of the Western Car Wash As- tion. sociation, a member of the board The Signal Tribune will publish a of directors of the International more extensive article about Sheldon Car Wash Association and a charter in next week’s issue. board member of the Bixby Knolls

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AROUND TOWN NOW HEAR THIS What Hearing-aid display Who Hearing Loss Association When Friday, April 17 from 10am to noon Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. in Lakewood More Info During the free event, a representative from CaptionCall will be on hand to offer information on phones with captioning. Sam Moghadam, hearing instrument specialist from Ascent Hearing Center, will also assist with hearing aids. Call (562) 630-6141 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .

LEST WE FORGET What Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day Who Councilmember Al Austin, State Senator Ricardo Lara and the Cambodian Music Festival When Friday, April 17 from 5pm to 8pm Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave. More Info Public is invited to observe passage of 40 years since the Cambodian genocide, when 2 million lives were lost and millions of more lives were forever changed during the four years of killing at the hands of the Khmer Rouge regime. This will be an evening of reflection, healing and unity featuring art, music, guest speakers and a candlelight vigil.

A RELAXING DISCUSSION? What Author talk Who Hosted by Signal Hill Library When Friday, April 17 at 6pm Where Signal Hill Park Community Center, 1780 E Hill St. More Info Wendy Thomas Russell will discuss her latest book, Relax, It’s Just God, as well as her time at the Press-Telegram. The book examines a rapidly growing demographic cohort in America– secular parents. Free child care will be available for kids 4 to 11 years old.

Contact the Signal Hill Library at (562) 989-7323 or (562) 989-7330.

HEAD ABOVE WATER What April meeting Who League of Women Voters, Long Beach Area When Saturday, April 18 from 10am to noon Where Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr. More Info Focus will be on local water issues. Guest speakers will be: John Allen, director Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD); and Kaylee Weatherly, assistant to the general manager, City of Long Beach Water Department. They will discuss the structure and function of the WRD and sharing water conservation tips. The event is free and open to the public. Email kimberly.ritter@laedc.org .

SPOKES-PERSONS What Community bike ride Who Kidical Mass Bixby Knolls When Sunday, April 19 at 1pm Where Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave. More Info Email blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com .

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? What Monthly meeting Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society When Sunday April 19 at 1pm Where Los Altos Brethren Church, 6565 Stearns St. More Info Presentation topics will include German research, the Immigrant Genealogical Society Library and Swedes and other Scandinavians relocating to the U.S. A beginning research class will begin at 4pm. Visit qhgs.info or call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.

ROW-CHELLA What Fundraiser Who LBS Rowing Team When Monday, April 20 from 11am to 10pm Where Pizza Rev, 7551 Carson St. More Info Customers can help the team by mentioning LBS Rowing at the register, so that 20 percent of proceeds can help pay traveling costs for the rowers, who will be competing at the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship in Sacramento. Contact Ariana Gastelum at (562) 708-0470.

HANDICRAFTERS, UNITE! What General meeting Who Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America When Friday, April 23 at 10:30am Where Cal Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave. More Info The chapter meets the fourth Friday of each month. Guests are always welcome.

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With the sun shining, birds nesting and the flowers in full bloom, many of us are finding ourselves doing what is known as spring cleaning. We are moving mattresses in order to chase out dust bunnies, brooming away cobwebs and beating the dirt out of throw rugs. Besides the actual process of cleaning, we are also spending time deciding what to do with the no-longer-needed items that clutter up our homes and our lives. Choices of the end-of-life resting places for our unwanted stuff are usually three-fold: charity-run thrift stores, trash bins or the least favorable of all, the setting up and time-consuming torture of a self-imposed garage sale.

Oh, in theory, garage sales are wonderful. We think we’ll make a pile of money when folks line up around the block to hand us dollar after dollar for the privilege of carting away our crap. And, we believe our own propaganda as we convince ourselves that one man’s trash is indeed another man’s treasure.

In fact, trying to run one’s own garage sale is a bit like trying to single-handedly run a one-day retail store with limited or no advertising, selling (or not selling) products that have marginal value, with no assistance in merchandising, pricing or dickering with customers. Also, don’t forget that your location is far less than perfect. If there were just a better way to go about the whole thing, it just might be worth the time.

You want it? You got it.

The folks with the Signal Hill Community Foundation (SHCF) do have a better way of putting on a garage sale.

Thanks to their dedication and experience, families, singles or businesses can participate in their group yard sale that is vendor and buyer friendly. SHCF will even do the marketing and advertising.

According to the City of Signal Hill’s Community Services Department, those who want to clean out their garages, attics, storage sheds and closets without sending those valuable items to a landfill can sign up to be a vendor for the annual Signal Hill Community Yard Sale presented by SHCF. Taking place Saturday, May 2 from 8am to noon, the event will be located at the north end of Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave. on Jessie Nelson Circle in front of City Hall.

In the past, this larger-than-life event has featured an amazing array of vendors offering various items for sale: antiques, furniture, collectibles, toys, books, clothing and jewelry. I remember some new items being offered, as well.

If you would like to participate by renting a space at the 2015 Community Yard Sale, please stop by the Signal Hill Community Services Department at City Hall to complete a vendor application and to pay fees. Vendor fees include a 10’ x 15’ space to sell your items. Cost is: $40 for residents; $60 for non-residents; and $75 for commercial vendors.

For more information, please call the Community Services Department at (562) 989-7330 or stop by City Hall, 2175 Cherry Ave. Remember to sign up soon because a limited number of spaces is available.

And, for those of you (including me) who would rather be the buyer than the seller, make sure that you show up at the yard sale to join your neighbors to browse and buy unique items, uncover must-have gadgets, purchase oneof-a-kind pieces of artwork and take home some vintage record albums. After all, you just may find some precious valuables to add to your collection. Maybe it is true that one man’s (or woman’s) trash is another person’s treasure.

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Mark McCormick The first thing I’ve been impressed with by California’s citizens is that they can be positive and easy-going even if they’re living a fast and stressfulIN life. I guess the main reason is the weather, which is always sunny and warm for all the year.

In the unconscious, this is deep-seated, even if they cannot realize it.Shoshanah Siegel

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Most doctors, pharmacists and other healthcare providers who Corywork Bilickowith Medicare are honest. Unfortunately, some aren’t.

One common form of Medicare fraud is when MediPosing questions to artist care is billed for healthcare services or benefits that you never received.

Someone Ching Ching Cheng could have gotten access to your Medicare number and submitted a false claim. In some cases fraudsters pay Medicare beneficiaries to use their Medicare numbers. To prevent this from taking place, never share your Medicare number with anyone you don’t know and trust.

Medicare fraud costs taxpayers and people with Medicare lots of money each year. So what can you do to help stop it?

When you get healthcare services, write down the dates on your calendar and save the receipts and statements you get from your doctors and other providers to check for mistakes. If you think you see an error, or you were billed for services you didn’t get, take these steps: • If you are in the Original Medicare program (where the federal government pays health care claims for you), check your monthly Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) to see if the applicable services were billed correctly to Medicare. The services and claims should match, like checks on a bank statement. If there are services, doctors, or suppliers that you don’t know and can’t reconcile, there may be a problem.

• If you’re in a Medicare Advantage private health plan, check the statements you get from your plan.

• If you’re unsure what services were billed, call and ask the doctor or other supplier for an itemized statement.

They should give this to you within 30 days.

In any case, the sooner you see and report errors in your healthcare billing, the sooner we can help address and stop fraud.

How do you report suspected fraud? If you’ve contacted the healthcare provider or supplier, and you suspect that Medicare is being charged for a service, device or other supplies that you didn’t receive, or if you don’t

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recognize the doctor or other providers listed on the claim, here’s what to do: • Call the fraud hotline of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477). TTY users should call 1-800-377-4950.

• Alert Medicare’s customer service team at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) that you have concerns or questions about information appearing on your MSN. Did you know that there’s a program that works with Medicare beneficiaries around the country to fight fraud? It’s called the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program.

The SMP Program educates and empowers people with Medicare and their families to take an active role in detecting and preventing health care fraud and abuse.

SMP not only protects people with Medicare, it also helps preserve Medicare. There’s an SMP Program in every state, the District of Columbia, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

You can contact your local SMP Program to get personalized counseling, find out about community events in your area or volunteer. For more information or to find your local SMP Program, visit smpresource.org or call 1-877-808-2468. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE. Keep in mind that every tip counts. Medicare takes all reports of suspected fraud seriously.

When you report fraud, you may not hear of an outcome right away. It takes time to investigate and build a case. Be assured that your information is helping us

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Sewer-line work on Willow expected to be done by August Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

Though it is causing significant back-ups at peak traffic hours, a $3.67-million project to install “force-main” underground sewer lines along a portion of Willow Street from Dawson to Orange avenues in Signal Hill is moving along with no problems, according to the County.

Ted Brodeur, assistant resident engineer with County Sanitation Districts for Los Angeles County, said increasing workers at the site has helped facilitate the progress of the undertaking.

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protect Medicare and you.

David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Territories. For more information, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

nicely,” Brodeur said. “The contractor has doubled his work force and is working at multiple locations simultaneously in order to complete the project by the mid-August timeframe.” ✦

United States Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) will be joined by Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Michigan) and major goods-movement leaders from both the public and private sector at a press conference at 10am on Tuesday, April 21 to call for Congressional passage of a surface transportation reauthorization bill that specifically includes dedicated funding for rebuilding and upgrading the nation’s crumbling freight infrastructure.

The “call to action” event is meant to both elevate the awareness of freight infrastructure investment needs and present Congress with options for addressing those needs, according to Lowenthal’s office.

Lowenthal will discuss his freight infrastructure funding legislation, H.R. 1308, Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act, that would implement a user fee on goods movement to create a national freight trust fund dedicated to infrastructure expansion, upgrade and repair. Representatives Lawrence, Dana Rohrabacher and Ann Kirkpatrick are all original co-sponsors of H.R. 1308.

Invited to join Lowenthal and Lawrence to amplify the message of long-term freight transportation funding through their own unique perspectives are USDOT Secretary Anthony Foxx, Rohrabacher, Kirkpatrick and representatives from the Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (D.C.), the Southern California Association of Governments, the Port of Long Beach, the Will County Center for Economic Development (IL), Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (ID), and the Alameda Corridor East

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While the two proposals use different methods to fund these strategic freight investments, both are programmatically similar and send a clear message: the time to invest in our nation’s freight infrastructure is now.

The event will take place in the House Triangle, outdoor plaza of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Source: Rep. Lowenthal’s office

Construction Authority (CA).

The Obama Administration recently released Grow America Act 2.0, a six-year bill designed to make strategic investments across the entire transportation spectrum; the proposal suggests a revenue source to pay for these transportation investments. Like Lowenthal, the Administration supports robust investment in multimodal freight infrastructure and prioritizes it within Grow America Act 2.0, according to Lowenthal’s of-

PUBLIC NOTICE by COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 29 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY of FILING OF A SERVICE CHARGE REPORT; PUBLIC HEARING ON: The Service Charge Report The Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 29 of Los Angeles County will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2015, at 6:00 pm, in the Signal Hill City Council Chambers.

The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with an opportunity to make comments regarding the Service Charge Report filed with the District Clerk on April 8, 2015. The boundaries of Sanitation District No. 29 are shown below.

Sanitation District No. 29 provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal service (operation and maintenance) for the areas shown on the map. In addition, the District also provides for the construction of capital facilities to accommodate the needs of existing users (upgrade). The operation and maintenance and upgrade capital expenses are funded through the service charge and industrial wastewater surcharge programs. The expansion capital expenses are funded through the connection fee program.

The cost of operation and maintenance of the District's facilities, as well as the construction of upgrade capital facilities, is borne by the existing users of the system. After taking all other sources of revenue into consideration, the remaining revenue required to provide continued services is apportioned to all existing dischargers on the basis of their use of the system.

Use is measured in terms of quantity (flow) and strength (chemical oxygen demand [COD] and suspended solids [SS]). The average daily quantity of sewage flow and strength from one single family home is equal to one sewage unit. All other user categories are assessed proportionately. Residential, commercial, and small industrial users pay under the District’s Service Charge Program. Large industrial users pay an annual surcharge rather than a service charge. Some industrial dischargers can elect to pay the annual surcharge using assumed strength parameters established by the Districts (short form rate). Each District also receives a percentage of the one percent general property tax levy on all parcels within that District. Thus, the total annual cost of wastewater treatment service for any given user can be determined by adding either the service charge or surcharge, as applicable, to the property tax received by the District. No change is being proposed for the service charge rate. The surcharge rates for fiscal year 2015-16 were previously approved by the District’s Board of Directors on April 9, 2014.

The District’s Connection Fee Ordinance prescribes fees for connecting to the District’s sewerage system or for significantly increasing the quantity and strength of wastewater discharged by an existing user. Revenues from connection fees are used to provide additional capacity in the sewerage system. The connection fee insures that: (1) new users of the sewerage system and (2) those existing users who significantly increase their use of the sewerage system, pay for their proportionate share of the cost of additional wastewater conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities made necessary by their increased demand on the system. The connection fee is based on the quantity (flow) and strength (COD and SS) of the discharge. The discharge from a single family home is equal to one capacity unit.

All other user categories are charged proportionately. Connection fees are applicable only if a user is connecting to the sewer for the first time or is significantly increasing the discharge.

No change is being proposed for the connection fee rate.

RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15: Service Charge:

$339.75 per year per sewage unit

Surcharge Rates:

$796.00 per million gallons of flow $140.80 per 1000 lbs. of COD $398.30 per 1000 lbs. of SS $105.60 per gallon per minute of peak flow $3,380.00 per million gallons of flow (short form) $4,530 per capacity unit

Connection Fee:

ADOPTED RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16: Service Charge:

$339.75 per year per sewage unit

Surcharge Rates:

$819.00 per million gallons of flow $144.90 per 1000 lbs. of COD $409.90 per 1000 lbs. of SS $108.70 per gallon per minute of peak flow $3,479.00 per million gallons of flow (short form)

Connection Fee:

$4,530 per capacity unit

In addition to providing comments at the public hearing, written comments regarding these matters may also be submitted by regular mail to the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, P.O. Box 4998, Whittier, CA 90607-4998 or by e-mail at Rates@lacsd. org. Written comments must be received by 11:30 a.m., May 5, 2015, to allow for processing prior to the hearing. If you would like further information, please call the District's staff at (855) 240-9506 (toll free), Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Two motorsports legends with a history at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach– Robby Gordon and Bryan Herta– were inducted into the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame on April 16, in a ceremony in front of the convention center, along the route of the Toyota Grand Prix.

“Robby Gordon and Bryan Herta have made legendary contributions to the field of motorsports, and they have truly earned their place on the Motorsports Walk of Fame,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. “These two honorees have delighted race fans for years, here in Long Beach and around the world.”

Gordon has had wins in IndyCar, NASCAR, sports cars and offroad racing. He finished third in the 1994 IndyCar Series at Long Beach and has two victories here: the 1992 Trans-Am Series and the 2014 Formula Off-Road Series. The Southern California native also has three NASCAR wins with his Robby Gordon Motorsports and has won the Baja 500 three times: in 1989, 1990 and 2005.

Herta has had a career in motorsports as both a driver and an owner. He drove to a third-place finish at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in 1998 and 1999, and he won the 1993 Indy Lights Series championship. He started the Indianapolis 500 five times, finishing third in 2005. Six years later, he was the winning owner of the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 with his team, Bryan Herta Autosport, which he co-founded in 2009.

“We’re delighted that Robby and Brian have agreed to be inducted into this year’s Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame,” said Jim Michaelian, president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. “They are certainly deserving and now join an illustrious list of honorees who have preceded them over the past nine years.”

The Walk of Fame medallions include renditions of the racers’ cars and their major achievements in motorsports. For more information, visit lbmotorsportswof.com .

The induction ceremony kicked off the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend, which brings more than 175,000 people to the area, according to the City of Long Beach.

For more information, visit gplb.com, call (888) 82-SPEED, or follow the race on Facebook at GrandPrixLB, Twitter @ToyotaGPLB and Instagram at ToyotaGPLB.

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keep in shape so the mind releases endorphins which are responsible for the good humor in everyone.

California is the one corner of North America where being obese is not accepted as the norm. Some will find that the Californian lifestyle requires you to eat healthy and keep fit and trim. So fish, chicken and even steaks are in abundance, but expect it with a salad rather than fries.

Unless you’re drinking at home, neighborhood bars may be relatively few and far between and you could be forgiven for thinking that drinking coffee is the new alcohol with so many coffee shops everywhere you look.

So finally, if you’re not committed to an outdoor lifestyle, then you really ought to reconsider coming here.

In fact, if you’re moving to California and don’t participate in some sort of physical activity, preferably outdoors, then you might never really feel you quite fit in with the locals.

That means you will always feel like a stranger in a beautiful country; so stand up, go out and do something.

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The first thing they told me was that they were very happy to live in Southern California because people are more friendly and easy-going compared to the Eastern ones.

Another reason I’m impressed is because of the healthy outdoor lifestyle that gives a lot of importance to the body workout.

People spend a lot of time outside doing different activities like jogging, surfing, windsurfing, yoga, meditation, riding a bike or simply going for a walk with the dog.

Last Sunday I was on the beach, and everybody was playing sports like kite surfing, windsurfing and beach volleyball. I was surprised some guys were playing soccer on the beach like in Italy, which reminds me of my vacations to the Mediterranean Sea. Everybody is playing soccer over there, and I was glad to see that soccer is becoming popular here.

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Crimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied) Thursday, April 9 8:43am Auto burglary 1800 block Magnolia Ave. 11:52am DUI E. Wardlow Rd./Atlantic Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

W. Wardlow Rd./Pacific Pl. 10pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 3700 block Magnolia Ave. 10:19pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 600 block E. Spring St. 11:10pm Residential burglary 2400 block Atlantic Ave.

12pm Non-injury hit-and-run 200 block W. PCH

Saturday, April 11 5am Grand theft– motor vehicle 1200 block E. San Antonio Dr.

2pm Grand theft– motor vehicle W. Willow St./Magnolia Ave.

9:52am Residential burglary 4600 block Banner Dr.

2:56pm Residential burglary 3900 block California Ave.

8:08pm Battery 1900 block Pacific Ave.

5:36pm Battery 2100 block Elm Ave.

11:39pm Auto burglary 2800 Atlantic Ave.

9:29pm Battery 1800 block Lime Ave.

Sunday, April 12 3:01pm Robbery– person 500 block Rhea St.

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11:54pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2300 block Linden Ave. Friday, April 10 6:32am Grand theft– property 1800 block Oregon Ave. 8:43am Stolen vehicle recovered 600 block W. 20th St. 9:53am Grand theft– person 4800 block Atlantic Ave. 7:01pm Auto burglary

4:45am Residential burglary 2400 block Atlantic Ave. 11:02am Residential burglary 500 block W. PCH 2:43pm Residential burglary 4300 block Atlantic Ave. 5:36pm Assault– not firearm 100 block E. Willow St.

6:29pm Assault– not firearm 4900 block Oregon Ave.

11:41pm Robbery– person 3400 block Long Beach Blvd.

Tuesday, April 14 9:10am Residential burglary 1100 block Andrews Dr. 11:06am Non-injury hit-and-run W. 20th St./Pacific Ave.

6:04pm Grand theft– property 2200 block Locust Ave.

4:52pm Non-injury hit-and-run 4800 block Atlantic Ave.

6:40pm Battery 3500 block Orange Ave.

6:53pm Grand theft– property 2000 block Lewis Ave. 11:45pm Battery 2200 block Long Beach Blvd.

9:12pm Battery 2300 block Atlantic Ave. 11:46pm Non-injury hit-and-run E. Del Amo Bl./Atlantic Ave. Monday, April 13

Sex crime W/child 900 block Nevada St. 10:14am Injury hit-and-run 3200 block E. PCH 11:29am Non-injury hit-and-run 700 block E. Spring St.

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11:30am Attempt grand theft- motor vehicle 1800 block Junipero Ave. 4:27pm Identity theft 2500 block E. 21st St.

12:26pm Theft from elder/dependant adult 1800 block Dawson Ave.

Monday, April 13 12:01am Unauthorized use of ID/obtain credit/goods 2300 block Sea Ridge Dr.

12:36pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2500 block Cherry Ave.

1:08pm Non-injury hit-and-run 900 block E. Spring St.

4:37pm Non-injury hit-and-run 700 block E. Spring St.

3:49pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2500 block Cherry Ave.

7:53pm Auto burglary E. Willow St./Signal Parkway

7:15pm Spouse abuse 3500 block E. PCH

8:28pm Residential burglary 2300 block Orange Ave.

8:22pm Petty theft 800 block E. Spring St. (suspect identified)

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July 27, 1941 - April 10, 2015 Allifee Boldon was born on July 27, 1941 in Streetman, TX. The youngest of eight children, Al was born to the late James Paul and Izora Boldon. A standout scholar and athlete, Al excelled at both baseball and basketball and graduated from Dogan High School.

After receiving his undergraduate degree in Economics from Cal State Dominguez, he went on to obtain his MBA from Dominguez as well as his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School. Demonstrative of the work ethic and commitment to achievement that he would display throughout his life, Al’s law degree was earned while simultaneously working full-time for McDonnell Douglas.

In 1979, Al began work at TRW. Initially serving as the Manager of Subcontracts, by the time TRW was acquired by Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, Al had risen to the position of Director of Small Business Programs. He received numerous awards and accolades for his efforts in support of minority and women’s business opportunities - two of the most notable being “TRW Black Professional of the Year” and “TRW Engineer of the Year.” Throughout his career Al gave generously of his time and talent, working with church and community leaders and organizations such as NAACP, Urban League, 100 Black Men of America, and others. Even after his retirement in 2006, he remained passionate in his commitment to promoting the interests of minority and women’s organizations.

A loving husband, father, brother and friend, Al passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife Mayer; his sister Mary Frances Boldon Robinson; daughter LaTrena; sons Dwayne and Keith; daughter-in-law Meredith; grandchildren Caitlin, Christopher, Paige, Nora, Sadie, Margaret; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Through April 18, the Long Beach Shakespeare Company is allowing one of the Bard’s fiercest critics to take his best shot in Mark Twain Versus William Shakespeare: Is Shakespeare Dead?

Director Helen Borgers adapted Twain’s diatribe against dear Will for a two-act play. She admitted that, though she does not share Twain’s opinion that Shakespeare

was not the creator of the 37 plays and 154 sonnets attributed to him, “We’re giving equal time to the other side.”

Dressed in his classic threepiece ice-cream suit and red cravat and sporting a shock of wavy, gray hair and outrageously bushy eyebrows, America’s most famous writer, played by Carl Wawrina, took jabs at England’s favorite wordsmith. He questioned his lineage, noting that his parents were illiterate, and his lack of education– “no record of him

1:29pm Unwelcome guest 2900 block E. PCH (suspect taken into custody) Wednesday, April 15 10:46am Cruelty/death– elder/dependent adult 2500 block E. Willow St.

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Tuesday, April 14 2:21am DUI Walnut Ave./Burnett St. (suspect taken into custody)

He approached the decoy bike, along with the second subject, later identified as 49-year-old Joseph Griffin. As Griffin acted as the lookout, Lewis cut the cable off the bike and rode away on it, all in a matter of less than 10 seconds, according to police.

Lewis was detained by officers on Ocean Boulevard near Roswell Avenue and taken into custody. He was found with a pair of cable cutters in his hand.

Griffin was also arrested near Bennett Avenue and Division Street.

Lewis was booked for: grand theft, receiving known stolen property, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, in addition to two outstanding warrants (vandalism and failure to appear). Griffin was booked for: grand theft, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On April 14, burglary detectives presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, and one count of grand theft was filed against both Lewis and Griffin. Lewis will remain in-custody on $40,000 bail and Griffin on $20,000 bail, at the Los Angeles County Men’s Jail.

Through their investigation, officers determined that the three bicycles Lewis and Griffin originally had in their possession were also stolen. The bikes were recovered and placed into evidence. Attempts will be made to return them to their rightful owners at the conclusion of the investigation, according to LBPD. None of the eight bikes found under the pier could be verified as stolen, likely due to either a report not having been filed, or the owner not having the serial number to include in the report.

Those with information regarding these incidents are asked to contact Long Beach Police Burglary Detectives Songcheak Ier and Daniel Haas at (562) 570-5810.

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LBPD bike-theft sting results in arrests

Two local men were arrested in conjunction with stolen bikes after the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) engaged in an operation focused on bike theft near the Belmont Pier.

Complaints received from the community in regard to bike thefts near the pier prompted East Division’s Directed Enforcement team to focus on these types of crimes in that area, in addition to coordinating a bike theft sting that resulted in three arrests, and the issuance of five misdemeanor citations.

Information received from business and neighborhood associations regarding their concerns was relayed to the police department, after information and experiences were shared through NextDoor.com, an online communication tool available to residents to become informed about what is happening in their neighborhood.

During the past week, East Division officers conducted enforcement around the Belmont Pier area, resulting in the arrest of an individual for possession of drugs and possession of burglary tools, which are commonly used to steal bicycles, according to the LBPD. Additionally, officers made contact with five subjects loitering near the pier who were cited for various misdemeanor violations. Eight bikes were found under the Belmont Pier and presumed stolen, since their owners could not be located.

The bicycles were placed into property with police.

On Saturday, April 11, plainclothes detectives placed a decoy bicycle in the area of Ocean Boulevard and Termino Avenue, securing it to a light post with a cable and padlock. They watched from nearby as two male subjects eyed the bicycle. Both subjects were riding bikes, and one of them was rolling a second bike next to him. At one point, the subject with two bicycles, later identified as 51-year-old Timothy Lewis, left the area and returned a short time later on foot.

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ever having attended school.” He contended that it takes years of day-to-day immersion in a profession to know it as thoroughly as Shakespeare’s plays portray a knowledge of soldiering, sailing and aristocratic society. Twain’s money is on Francis Bacon. After all, he certainly had the smarts, the book learning and the accomplishments to be a contender. He was a philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator, essayist and author– in short, just the sort of Renaissance man who would have been able to do the ghostwriting for Will.

Throughout the play, Twain held his script in front of him, occasionally looking down at it for a cue. Though Wawrina’s performance would probably have been enhanced had he memorized every word, the script could also be seen as a prop rather than crib notes for the actor. If instead of seeing Twain as simply spouting off his doubts to himself or anyone else who may listen, you see the play as Twain giving a lecture on this contentious subject, the script-holding becomes more forgivable. No longer Wawrina’s script, the pages now become Twain’s lecture notes.

The sharpest arrows in Twain’s quiver were the dearth of an historical record and the lack of any interest in Shakespeare the man until decades after his death.

Twain recites a long list of professions for which the noted individuals all were written about while they were still living. Twain claimed that Shakespeare was the only now-famous person who left not a trace in the annals of the ages. This may have been true in Twain’s time, when “the historical Jesus” was not a buzz term or no one—not even an atheist like Twain—dared proclaim that

Jesus, too, was not written of until decades following his death.

When the Bard died, Twain remarked, no one realized “that a major poet had passed from their midst.” Twain quipped sarcastically of Shakespeare’s return to his hometown: “He ran away [from London], in the custom of people who are about to become celebrated.”

Most damning of all was Twain’s reference to the poem that appears on Shakespeare’s grave, which, according to Twain, is the only piece of writing that can be definitively linked to Will. It’s amateurish, if not outright lousy. Here it is in modern English: “Good friend, for Jesus’ sake forbear/To dig the dust enclosed here/Blessed be the man who spares these stones/And curst be he who moves my bones.”

Mark Twain Versus William Shakespeare is a bit slow-going in parts, but there’s enough of Twain’s humor, turns of the phrase and dramatic flourishes to keep the audience involved. Examples abound, but here’s a few:

“Since these things could have happened, they must have.” “diamond-flashing reasoning” “theoretically ready to die for it” “How did he acquire these rich assets? Who held the horses in the meantime?”

“I hope your little respite has left you vivified.”

Mark Twain Versus William Shakespeare: Is Shakespeare Dead? continues at the Goad Theatre through Saturday, April 18. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8pm.

Tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased online at LBShakespeare.org or by calling (562) 997-1494. The Goad Theatre is located at 4250 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 2.

April is Shakespeare’s birthday month, heartily celebrated at the Goad Theatre with free lectures, a spoof on “the Scottish play,” a birthday party for the Bard and an old-time radio presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Visit LBShakespeare.org for details, dates, times and ticket prices.

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Les Miserables is often viewed as a tale of poverty, injustice, civil strife, love despite the odds and lives snuffed out before their prime. Certainly Musical Theatre West’s production, playing through April 26 at the Carpenter Center, contains all that, but open your mind to another reading as well.

First off, Victor Hugo’s novel on which the musical is based concerns the Paris Uprising of 1832, not the French Revolution, which began more than four decades prior. Both, however, were not simply about overthrowing one power-hungry group of people for another. For those who were living through these violent periods, their emotional and spiritual lives experienced upheaval as surely as did their physical being. The struggle against tyranny necessarily unleashes a questioning of fundamental relationships, particularly human to human and individual to God.

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In Alain Boublil and Claude-Mitigers aid3.qxp_Layout a prostitute, raise her daughter ST3644 April 1 4/2/15 9:25 PM Page 2 come at night/as they tear your chel Schoenberg’s musical, God and - to hope apart.” Valjean also despairs of Cosette (Madison Claire Parks), save matters of the spirit are there at every turn. Hugo’s foray into Spiritism, for Cosette’s beau and spare the life of “this never-ending road to Calvary.” example, is evidenced in the ghosts his tormentor, Inspector Javert (Davis In Act One, Inspector Javert is of the downed revolutionaries and an- Gaines). At the other extreme of faith confident in his pursuit of Valjean for gel-clad Fantine (Cassandra Murphy) and its practice or lack thereof is The- skipping parole after serving 19 years and Eponine (Emily Martin), who es- nardier (Norman Large), who, while of hard labor for stealing a little bread. the dead T of RIBUNE their trinkets, pro- Javert is a moral absolutist who discort Jean Valjean (Michael Hunsaker) robbing SIGNAL heavenward, dressed as a beggar at the claims, “And God in His Heaven/He misses Valjean as “a fugitive running/ end like he was at the start of the play. don’t interfere/’Cause he’s dead as the fallen from God.” Javert is nothing but stiffs at my feet.” single-minded determination cast in a On the turn-the-other-cheek end of Between these poles, other spiritual magical blue light with a backdrop of the spectrum is the Bishop of Digne’s response to Valjean’s thievery after struggles are put to song. One of the stars. A few scenes later, Cosette in a Belk the same time periodgown last year. white, fairy-princess pines of most poignant is Fantine’s “I Dreamed to an evening of hospitality. The bishop Sean Even though summer historically is Contributing Writer love’s confusion under the same lighta Dream.”

On her deathbed, she recalls tells police that not only were the silthe “busiest travel season” for airlines, ing, kudos to Paul Black this dea time “when hope was high and life Long Beach Airport is projecting a ver plates Valjean’s to keep but that he has“So decided to offer four sign choice. many things unclear/ worth living,” this when sheasbelieved that JetBlue in revenue year JetBlue Airhad forgotten to take the candlehold- dip fewer flights this year than last year, So many things unknown,” she sings “God would be forgiving.”

Now “the ers. This kindness prompts Valjean ways has recently scaled back the number of flights the airline will be he said.

JetBlue, which holds the most offering this summer while Horizon Air, a regional carrier of Alaska Air- flights of any airline at Long Beach lines, pulled out of the market in Jan- Airport, has decided to offer 26 daily departures from Long Beach this sumuary, according to airport officials.

In a phone interview, Long Beach mer rather than the 30 daily flights Airport Director Bryant Francis con- that the airline offered last summer.

Francis said JetBlue discontinued firmed with the Signal Tribune that passenger traffic at the airport has its daily “red-eye” flight to Washingalready dropped so far this year, with ton, D.C. last year. The other changes enplaned passengers for January and are simply “reductions in frequency to February down 12 percent compared existing markets,” he said, adding that this summer there will be one less

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in stark contrast to Javert’s steel-cold resolve.

In Act Two, however, after Valjean spares him a bullet, Javert is far from certain. In one of the most powerful scenes, Javert delivers his soliloquy: “And must I now begin to doubt/Who never doubted all these years?/…

And does he know/That granting me my life today/This man has killed me even so.” Like Hugo, he casts off his faith, plunging into the Seine, wavy lighting and his slowly undulating flight to Las Vegas, one less flight to arms indicating his descent.

Oakland and one less flight to Salt Javert’s model for authority has Lake City. been the unflinching vengefulness of JetBlue officials have attributed the the Old Testament. His God would not lighter summer-flight schedule to have shown him such compassion, so, “stronger needs in other parts of their he reasons, Javert must be the devil. network,” Francis said.

Unable to logically reconcile a caring “I think it’s simply due to needs that demon, he commits the Church’s one JetBlue has in other parts of its vast unpardonable sin—suicide. Ironically, network for additional service in other far more damning than Valjean’s ofmarkets that are leading to a decline in fense of stealing a loaf of bread. departures in Long Beach for this Musicalsummer Theatretravel Westseason,” has long upcoming he said.

Francis added that the recent decline in passenger traffic can be attributed to Horizon Air, which offered flights to Portland and Seattle, leaving the Long Beach market in January.

“Much of this is projection at this point, but, as of now, it is looking to be very likely that we will continue to experience a decline in overall revenues at the airport,” he said. “But, again, I would point out that a portion of that can be directly attributed to

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wanted to produce Les Miserables.

Don’t miss your chance to see it. Go for the fine acting and musical score, the emotional highs and lows, and the set and lighting choices. But also consider Hugo’s struggle—and that of each one of us—to answer the question, Are we only here to secure our daily bread, or is there something more?

Les Miserables continues at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center through Sunday, April 26. Performances are generally Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. A Thursday performance on April 23 will take place at 8pm, two Saturday matinees will be at 2pm on April 18 and 25, and two Sunday evening performances will be at 7pm on April 19 and 26. Tickets start at $20. Tickets may be purchased online at musical.org or by calling (562) 856-1999 ext. 4. The Carpenter Performing Arts Center is located at 6200 E. Atherton St.

JetBlue and a portion must also be attributed to the loss of Horizon Air, which left the market in January. It’s a combination of factors that are leading to lower levels of passenger activity.”

As reported by the Signal Tribune, JetBlue has publically stated its request for the City of Long Beach to consider moving forward with a fed-

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“And,” he added, “I think they just believe in me.”

Supernaw credited his opponents for agreeing with him to run a “clean campaign,” noting that, to the best of his knowledge, he wasn’t the target of any personal attacks in this election.

Supernaw’s campaign had a significantly smaller budget compared to Chico’s organization. This year, he raised $23,424 and spent $6,354.12, according to the latest available campaign disclosure statements through April 8.

Chico had a head start on fundraising from the previous year. By Dec. 31, 2014, she reported that she raised $8,274.90 and spent $940.51 (including her unpaid bills). This year, Chico raised $54,005.67 and spent $65,006.13 (including her unpaid bills), according to her latest campaign-finance reports through April 8.

Photos by CJ Dablo/Signal Tribune Lindemann said in previous According to Tuesday night’s unofficial election results, Herlinda interviews with the Signal TriChico took only 42.4 percent of the vote, finishing second place in bune that he had intended to the race for the city council seat in the 4th District. keep to a budget of $750 and had also pledged to not seek money from political-action committees, unions or other organizations.

In an interview Tuesday night, Lindemann said that his initial reason to be in the race for the 4th District Council APRIL 3, 2015 seat was to “get the vote out.” He described how many residents in the nearby area didn’t care to vote since “nothing ever happens.”

“It was just a

According to the unofficial results from Tuesday night, Richard Lindemann won only 4.8 percent of the vote, finishing in third place in the race for the 4th-DistrictFile Cityphoto Council seat.

This summer, JetBlue Airways is offering four fewer flights from Long Beach Airport while Horizon Air, a regional carrier for Alaska Airlines, decided to pull its flights in January. Airport officials say the lighter flight schedule will likely lead to a decline in revenue for the airport.

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The novelist’s own religious journey plays out on stage. As a young man, Hugo was an adherent of Church authority, later became a lapsed Catholic and eventually turned downright hostile of Rome and its emissaries. He dabbled in séances, eventually adopting Rationalist Deism, which sees Jesus as a great philosopher and reformer but not a god.

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eral inspection services (FIS) facility for U.S. Customs and Border Protection that would enable international flights at Long Beach Airport.

On March 3, the City Council decided to delay any action regarding JetBlue’s request for the U.S. Customs facility, postponing any discussion or study on the matter until 60 days after a 4th District councilmember takes office. A special election to determine who will represent the 4th Council • What Is the Long Beach Airport (LGB) Noise Ordinance?

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U.S. Customs facility likely had • Should thenopublic be concerned about Jet Blue’s request bearing on JetBlue’s decision to cut for international flying from LGB? flights this summer, adding that the decision was likely made in February, Please weeks before the Council even voted join us for a panel discussion with: City Attorney Charlie Parkin, Asst. City Attorney Mike Mais on the matter.

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real serious disconnect,” he said, explaining that he hoped to generate interest in the election by running as a representative of the area.

At her election-night party at The Red Barrel near the Traffic Circle, Chico reflected on her campaign.

Like Supernaw, she also Lisa Dunn, 43, prepares to cast her vote for the 4th-District City Council seat at ran for City the polling place at the Cambodian American United Methodist Church on Temple Council in Avenue.

2012, but she said she eventually dropped out of the race new rules are in effect for this election. The after O’Donnell announced he would be run- office will still count vote-by-mail ballots that may come in the mail by the end of this week ning for a third term.

After the initial election returns revealed if the validated ballots are postmarked by Supernaw’s sizeable lead in this election, Chi- April 14.

The winner of this election won’t be able co said she was proud of the diverse group of her supporters. She praised the residents to relax for long. The term in office will only of the 4th District, complimenting their en- last one year before Supernaw will have to run thusiasm for the district and their desire to again in 2016. However, next year, he will have the advantage of one bonus title by his name be engaged.

“Regardless of the outcome of this elec- on the ballot– incumbent. ✦ tion, I’m not going anywhere,” Chico said, adding that she will continue to work in the community to ensure that everyone is included.

The election results will remain unofficial until the tally is completed on May 1. There are still votes that will need to be counted.

The City Clerk’s office stated Wednesday that

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Taking spring Taking cleaning outside cleaning Whether you are on the East Coast defrosting from its harsh winter, or you have just started entertaining on the MITATING West Coast, now is the time to get ready to enjoy your outdoor spaces. Spring cleaning isn’t just for the indoors. Your Cory Bilicko outdoor space can benefit from some primping and polishing as well.

Posing questions to artist Here are some helpful tips for creating great spaces on a budget.

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Get your yard under control This is the perfect time to clear out weeds and trim overgrown trees and shrubs. In the past month we have started cleaning out planters and amending our soil in our raised-bed gardens. We have added mulch to encourage growth, as well as helping the soil to retain more water. Take into consideration the soil type, the sun and shade patterns of your yard so that you can select the right plants for these areas. I have sacrificed many a plant because it was not in the right location, or I paired it with a plant that had different watering and soil needs.

Attracting birds and butterflies Be sure to put up bird feeders and supply a water source. It never gets old watching hummingbirds and other birds come to our feeders to take a bath or sip water from our wall fountain and birdbaths. We have had a variety of butterflies in our yard this year already. Our milkweed plants supply a source for butterfly larvae, and they continually send out seeds and propagate around our yards.

SPRUCING UP FOR SPRING Clean and update your outdoor space Look at your outdoor space as an extension of your home. For continuity, I would follow the same style and similar colors you have on the inside and bring them outside. Outdoor living and entertaining now boast stylish furniture with weather-resistant fabrics. You can have a mix of sofas, day beds, ottomans, coffee tables and stools. Assess what you want to keep, and determine what you might want to purchase. Look at the layout of your furniture. Is it functioning and meeting your needs? Is there a specific area defined for your outdoor furniture?

You might even want to create a few separate spaces for different activities (campfire, a place for two).

If you are planning on keeping certain items, such as planters, tables, chairs and umbrellas, now is the time to clean off the dust and cobwebs that have accumulated. Sometimes your items just need to be refreshed. For example, we love our expandable teak table that we got a few years ago from Ikea, but it was looking tired, old and gray. Recently, we bought a great sealer and stain from Ikea which made the table look like new. Remember, you might not have to buy a whole new set; you might only need to replace some cushions. There is a large selection of sale items in the market for outdoor furniture and accessories. Just add a few complementary accessories such as outdoor rugs, candles, placemats and other decorative pieces to spice up your space.

Organize and store Recently, my husband inherited a wood workbench his grandfather had made. Instead of getting rid of it, we decided to paint it a great color, put a cleanable surface on the top and use it to store our supplies for entertaining.

Because it has drawers and doors, we

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can keep items out of sight and clean.

We are also planning on attaching casters on the bottom so that it can be wheeled around and serve as a beverage table. Storage can come in many shapes and sizes, old and new.

Use your imagination to create a oneof-a-kind piece.

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17, 2015 COMMENTARY

Planting trees, rebuilding communities and restoring hope

By Dan Lambe President Arbor Day Foundation

Barbecues and outdoor kitchens This is an area where the sky is the limit. Whether you want to create an all-inclusive kitchen, or just want a space to put a barbecue, plan an area for cooking, a surface for serving, an area to store supplies and provide adequate ventilation and lighting (especially if you are cooking at night).

Let there be light Set the mood with outdoor lighting.

You can create an intimate space with the right kind of lighting. The idea is to keep it soft and provide just enough light to illuminate the space. I like mixing it up, just as you would for the interior of your home. There are now chandeliers and lamps that are safe to use outdoors. Strings of lights for the patio and trees now come in different styles and can work great in creating a certain overall effect to your space.

Candles are always a great addition, whether they are with an actual flame or are flameless. Torches can provide great lighting, and by using oil of citronella, you can also drive away pesky mosquitoes.

If there is a part of your yard that you really want to stand out, lighting is a great way of putting the focus on the features you want to showcase.

This might include up lighting trees, walls or art. Lighting on steps is a great way to help people safely see where they’re going and draw attention to this architectural feature.

To add drama, try adding lighting above and below a water feature, such as pools, fountains and birdbaths.

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The writer’s love for colorful art is apparent in her backyard garden.

Go with the flow No space is too small for a water feature, whether you prefer a bowl with floating candles or a large urn with bubbling water coming from the spout.

Water instantly brings a serenity to the space. We have had a wall fountain for about 10 years, and I can honestly say that it is one of our favorite additions to our yard.

Create a space to sit by the fire These days you don’t have to go camping to enjoy the ambiance of a campfire. We purchased our cast-iron chiminea around 15 years ago (ones made of clay crack easily). It has provided us with warmth during the cooler times of the year and has been a great source for making and enjoying

s’mores. These days, there are many selections of firepits and fireplaces.

Some use natural wood, and others have gas lines that create fire that reflects light off of colored glass and metals.

Need warmth?

There may be occasions when there is a chill in the air. Heating sources now come in different shapes and sizes, and some can even serve as conversation pieces. Select one that reflects your needs, size of your area and that goes with your décor.

Add color in unexpected ways You don’t need to rely on plants alone to add color. As one who is a color consultant and fine artist, this is an area I love the most. Create excitement in your landscape with focal points that lure you in and create an environment of fun. It can be an interesting sculpture or arbor, decorative gate, whimsical garden art, flower pots covered in colorful tiles or fun garden signs. I love going to garage sales or antique stores to purchase inexpensive items to decorate or repurpose. Each year I refresh the paint on my garden art. This year I decided to apply colorful paint on the whirligig I purchased at a swap meet. Have fun being creative!

Whatever size your outdoor space happens to be, it doesn’t take much to freshen it up and get it ready for spring and summer enjoyment. Make it your own, and enjoy the upcoming seasons.

Shoshanah Siegel provides color consulting as well as space planning, remodeling, upgrading and staging through her firm Your Color Diva. She can be contacted at (562) 427-0440 or at shoshanah.siegel@gmail.com. Samples of her work can be found at houzz. com/pro/shoshanahsiegel/your-color-diva. Siegel recently received her second badge for “customer satisfaction”on Houzz, for the year 2014.

As the nation celebrates Arbor Day (April 24), let’s reflect on the value of trees and highlight the important ability of trees to restore hope, bring healing and lift spirits following natural disasters.

Trees are vital to successful, long-term recovery efforts– from a critical conservation recovery perspective, and also when considering the emotional healing and recovery of people and the fabric of a community.

Trees bring hope and healing, raising the spirits of residents who suffered the loss of their cherished trees. Many shared a similar sentiment as that of the good people of Mississippi. When asked why he came for the trees, one resident responded, “So I can bring life back.”

Trees serve many purposes. They are very much a part of the fabric of life and of the community. Trees provide both physical and emotional landmarks– marking childhood adventures, romantic walks and lazy Saturday-afternoon picnics, among others. Trees evoke memories and help to establish a sense of place, meaning and belonging. Putting trees into people’s hands following loss serves to lift spirits, restore hope and help to begin the healing process. On this Arbor Day, it is important that we recognize that trees are vital infrastructure just like our roads and our bridges.

Disasters such as wildfires, tornadoes, windstorms and floods wreak havoc upon both our physical and emotional landscapes.

The comfort and security– the sense of place provided by our trees– is dramatically altered, and sometimes even erased. New trees bring hope and are part of the holistic recovery of a community following a natural disaster.

After Superstorm Sandy, residents of New Jersey experienced first-hand the hope and healing brought forth by new trees. One said, “More and more communities are engaged. We are on the road to recovering our precious tree canopy, one tree at a time.”

The need for an orchestrated disaster response that includes providing new trees to communities in need is today more important than ever due to increased threats of severe storms and wildfires. When natural disasters strike, our partners on the ground, including state foresters across the nation, are poised to respond and ready to provide new trees through the generous support of our caring members and partners. 2015 Community Tree Recovery campaigns are visible across the country in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington. Trees are part of the recovery process. Together, we can continue to bring life back through trees.

In Texas, a local official helped plant new trees to replace trees lost in the devastating 2011 wildfires. He said, “As we plant these trees we’re helping people to know that life goes on and things can be restored.”

Arbor Day reminds us all to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.

Let’s continue to plant trees whose benefits will be enjoyed not only by us, but also by our nation’s children and grandchildren.

On this Arbor Day, let’s appreciate the trees for their important role in helping to establish a sense of place, meaning and belonging; for serving as both physical and emotional landmarks that define important milestones along life’s journey; and for being so seamlessly, intricately woven deeply into the rich fabric of our life and our community.

Please join me and thousands of others as we continue to work directly with our state forestry leaders on the ground to put trees into people’s hands following the loss caused by natural disasters, so that we may lift spirits, restore hope, and help to begin the healing process.

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Why acrylic coatings are the best option for decks [Ed. note: The following article was submitted by The Paint Quality Institute.]

If your outdoor deck is looking tired, it may be high time to give it a “pick me up” in the form of a new deck coating. And there’s no better time to refinish a deck than spring, when you can enjoy the fruits of your labor all summer long.

In years past, many homeowners used oil-based or “alkyd” deck stains, but these products have some major shortcomings: for one, they soon become very brittle; and second, they absorb the sun’s harmful UV rays. As a result, oil-based coatings quickly degrade, wear away and must often be re-applied as often as once a year.

Fortunately, technology has come to the rescue, and manufacturers now offer some far better options in the form of water-based 100-percent acrylic deck coatings.

These products share none of the shortcomings of oilbased coatings, so they not only make a deck look great, but, fortunately, they also last much longer.

Debbie Zimmer is paint and color expert at the Paint Quality Institute, which does extensive testing on deck coatings. She explains why 100-percent acrylic coatings perform so much better than oil-based products.

“Unlike oil-based deck coatings, water-based 100-percent acrylic coatings form a very flexible protective film that is also highly resistant to UV rays,” she says. “So, acrylics are really the perfect ‘antidote’ for what ails oil-based deck products. The proof is easy to see on the hundreds of wood test decks we have at our outdoor exposure locations. Time after time, the acrylic coatings outperform oil-based coatings, and that’s true on every type of wood, from redwood, cedar and pine, to pressure-treated wood and wood composite deck materials.”

If you like the idea of stretching out the staining cycle on your outdoor deck, then a water-based 100-percent acrylic coating is the way to go. You can even choose from three popular options, each one offering some specific advantages: Semi-transparent acrylic stains are lightly pigmented coatings that permit you to either maintain, or change, the color of your wood or composite without hiding its grain or texture. These coatings are water-repellant and contain special ingredients to keep mildew in check.

Semi-transparent coatings typically last about 18 months.

Solid color acrylic stains, sometimes referred to as opaque stains, have more pigment than semi-transparent products, so their color tends to obscure the grain of the wood. At the same time, that added pigment provides extra UV protection and better durability, so solid color stains last longer, typically, three to five years.

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Wood restoration acrylic coatings are the product of choice for severely weathered and some habitually neglected decks. These are basically super-thick acrylic coatings that actually fill in and conceal cracks and crevices up to one-quarter-inch deep. Plus, these coatings create a slip-resistant finish that resists future cracking and peeling. As with the other acrylic products, these come in a wide range of attractive colors and offer some mildew protection, too.

“All of these acrylic coatings have excellent adhesion to wood decks and other surfaces, which is another reason they last so long,” Zimmer says. “And unlike oil-based or alkyd coatings, which require solvents for cleanup, you can clean up after applying water-based acrylics with plain soap and water.”

So, unless your idea of a good time is applying another coat of stain, think about using a longer-lasting, 100-percent acrylic coating when your wood deck starts sending out distress signals. You’ll be doing your deck, and yourself, a big favor.

To learn more about acrylic deck coatings, including information on surface preparation and application techniques, visit the Paint Quality Institute website at paintquality.com .

Since 1989, The Paint Quality Institute has been educating people on the advantages of using quality interior and exterior paints and coatings. The Paint Quality Institute’s goal is to help educate consumers, contractors and designers by providing information on the virtues of quality paint as well as color trends and decorating with paint through a variety of instructional platforms and conferences, and traditional and new media vehicles.

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12 Signal Tribune TST4880 / 2015 057178 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: BELTRANS BOAT CLEANING, located at 11870 168th St., Artesia, CA 90701. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on October 4, 2010, original File No. 2015 057177, in the County of Los Angeles. Registrant: BELTRAN, GRACIELA C., 11870 168th St., Artesia, CA 90701. This business is conducted by: an Individual. Signed: Berltran, Graciela C. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 3, 2015. Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 27, & April 3, 10, 17, 2015.

TST4883 / Case No. YS027090 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Torrance Court House, 825 Maple Ave., CA 90503.

PETITION OF Andrea Felice Potts.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 24 2015; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B, Room 340. The address of the court is the same as above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: March 27, & April 3, 10, 17, 2015.

Steven R. Van Sicklen, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: March 6, 2015 TST4884 / 2015 078783 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: WRAP LEGENDS, 2300 Walnut Ave. Ste. 1/J, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: BREMON GROUP, LLC, 6444 E. Spring St. Ste. #545, Long Beach, CA 90815.

This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jay Clemons, CEO. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on March 24, 2015. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 24, 2015. 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 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015.

TST4885 / Case No. NS030123 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 PETITION OF Kamran John Hagbin.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:1.

Petitioner: KAMRAN JOHN HAGHBIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: KAMRAN JOHN HAGHBIN, to Proposed Name: KAMRAN HAGHBIN JOHNSON. 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 6, 2015; 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 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015.

Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: March 25, 2015 TST4888 / 2015 086769 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: LOS ANGELES ARTS GROUP, 427 Milton Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91775.

Registrant: CAMMY TRUONG, 427 Milton Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91775. This business is conducted by: an Individual.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Cammy Truong. 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 1, 2015. 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 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015.

TST4889 / 2015 087812 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ARTISAN COATINGS CORP., 17534 Studebaker Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703. Registrant: ARTISAN COATINGS CORP., 17534 Studebaker Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Luis C. Lozano, President. 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 1, 2015. 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 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4891 2175 Cherry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799

NOTICE OF VACANCIES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to terms expiring on May 31, 2015, two vacancies each exist on the Signal Hill Civil Service, Planning, and Parks & Recreation Commissions. The City of Signal Hill will be conducting a recruitment to fill each vacancy. All interested residents are encouraged to apply.

To serve as a Civil Service, Planning, or Parks & Recreation Commissioner, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older; and a registered voter and resident of the City at least 29 days prior to the date of appointment. Each member shall continue to reside in the City for the duration of the term of office (Signal Hill City Charter Section 602).

If you are interested in serving as a Commissioner, please call (562) 989-7305 for an application. Applications are also available in the City Clerk’s office, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may also apply on the City’s website at HYPERLINK "http://www.cityofsignalhill.org" www.cityofsignalhill.org. Applications must be accompanied by a letter of interest.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 20, 2015, at 5:30 p.m.

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TST4890 / 2015 076042 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. NOVOSOL SOLUTION, 2. NUTRAZOOTICALS, 135 E. Pepper Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: NOVOSOL GROUP, LLC, 135 E. Pepper Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jamie Soichi Kamei, Manager. 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 20, 2015. 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 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015.

TST4892 / Case No. NS029956 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 Sean Paje Mangubat.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: SEAN PAJE MANGUBAT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: SEAN PAJE MANGUBAT, to Proposed Name: SEAN MATZA PAJE.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 5 2015; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. 27. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: April 10, 17, 24, & May 1, 2015.

Ross M. Klein, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: February 19, 2015t TST4893 / Case No. NS029953 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 Sasha Kuczynski, on behalf of two minor children.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: SASHA KUCZYNSKI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1. Present Name: JOSEPH TIMOTHY RUSK, to Proposed Name: JOSEPH TROGDOR KUCZYNSKI, and 2. Present Name: SAM FISHER RUSK, to Proposed Name: SAM FISHER KUCZYNSKI. 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 1, 2015; 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 10, 17, 24, & May 1, 2015.

Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: February 17, 2015 TST4894 / 2015 081093 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ENIXUS APPAREL, 14934 Gagely Dr. Suite G, La Mirada, CA 90638.

Registrant: MATTHEW ROBERT TAYLOR, 14934 Gagely Dr. Suite G, La Mirada, CA 90638. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Matthew Robert Taylor. 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 25, 2015. 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 10, 17, 24, & May 1, 2015.

TST4895 / 2015091913 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: PEACHTREE METALS CO., 5855 Obispo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805.

Registrant: TA CHEN INTERNATIONAL, INC., 5855 Obispo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: James Chang, Executive Vice President. 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 6, 2015. 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 17, 24, & May 1, 8, 2015.

TST4896 / Case No. VS026991 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 12720 Norwalk blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.

PETITION OF Doreen Rojas on behalf of a minor child.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 20, 2015; 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 17, 24, & May 1, 8, 2015.

Margaret Miller Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: March 18, 2015 TST4897 / Case No. TS018641 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 Doreen Rojas on behalf of a minor child.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: VANESSA MEDINA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ANGEL NOE LIMON-MEDINA, to Proposed Name: ANGEL NOE MEDINA. 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 26, 2015; 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: April 17, 24, & May 1, 8, 2015.

William Barry, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: April 14, 2015

TST4881 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

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NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/06/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Wesley McEldoon, A Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 05/24/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1211912 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 04/30/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $560,223.79 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3315 Falcon Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 A.P.N.: 7148-018-034 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the 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: $560,223.79.

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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a 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 this property.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site HYPERLINK “http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx”http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-03178CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale Date: March 18, 2015 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee

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Theatre review

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark at Long Beach Playhouse Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer

With her 2011 play By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, playwright Lynn Nottage takes a light-hearted view of the limited roles available to black actors in the 1930s while still getting her point across. Taken together, the two acts comprise a bit of a multi-media extravaganza that separates the two distinct time periods depicted in the play by 40 years.

A glowing Adanna Kenlow plays the young, smart and optimistic 1930s-era Vera, whose ambition to be a successful Hollywood actress stays focused in the face of monumental obstacles. Vera is maid and friend to well-known actress Gloria Mitchell (Sierra Marcks), who struggles to keep her own career from imminent decline.

By play’s end, the two actresses have made a number of movies together, with Vera always in the role of a maid. Of course, the maid is never a central character in the films, and thus never has a story of her own. The fact that the earlier real-life roles of employer Gloria and maid Vera mirror the future on-screen roles of the two actresses should not be lost on the audience, either.

The play’s first act finds Vera stereotypically putting Gloria’s audition needs ahead of her own. But she still finds ways to further her own chances. For one, she meets her future husband Leroy (Bryan Allen Taylor), an assistant to a famous director, on a studio backlot during one of Gloria’s auditions. Some interesting chemistry develops, but the 40-year period that includes their relationship and ultimately failed marriage is mentioned only in brief hindsight in the second act.

Another first-act scene introduces Vera’s roommates Lottie and Anna Mae, two other struggling black actresses played by Latonya Kitchen and Veronica Simms, respectively.

In these two, we see the anger missing from Vera’s upbeat persona. The very attractive Anna Mae takes advantage of her lighter skin and fine features to feign “whiteness” and win the affection of a famous director (Robert Agiu). Kitchen’s Lottie, now approaching middle age, laments her more successful past, convincing us of the fact by acting out a brief passage from a prior role and demonstrating her substantial singing bona fides.

By the end of the first act the action had begun to drag a little, but not irre-

deemably, as I still wanted very much to find out what came next in Vera’s pursuit of an acting career.

Nottage’s creative second act changes things up considerably. It is now 2003, and a college-level film class discussion group featuring a moderator (Taylor) and two experts (Kitchen and Simms) looks back at a 1970s television interview of Vera (now played by Veronica Bryant) and Gloria (now played by Lorraine Winslow), who haven’t seen each other in decades.

Director Greg Cohen should have taken the play’s second act as seriously as the first.

Simm’s character, an intimidating lesbian and radicalized gender-studies professor, gives a mostly unintelligible analysis, while Kitchen’s equally self-confident but more measured character offers a somewhat more reasonable critique. Both leave Taylor’s character at a loss for words.

Skip Blas, who in the first act plays a studio head with little tolerance for social obligations, also takes on the second act role of 1970s talk show host Brad Donovan. Blas’s Donovan exemplifies the parody that characterizes the second half, but Blas employs the self-restraint needed to avoid tak-

Photo by Michael Hardy Photography

From left: Adanna Kenlow and Sierra Marcks in Long Beach Playhouse’s production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

ing his role over the top.

Blas’s performances are always pitch perfect, and this is no exception.

But alas, his disciplined effort is not sufficient to rescue the production from a second act that Cohen allows to descend into sheer silliness, unbefitting of a first act that deserved so much better.

Although we are satisfied that Vera did achieve as successful a career as was possible for a black actress during the 1930s, the ups and downs of her life were communicated in Nottage’s inadequate mere footnotes during the Donovan show interview. Even more disappointing, the play’s presumed

primary message – that Vera’s roles, however well acted, were ultimately shallow, her characters undeveloped – was almost entirely lost here. A shame.

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark continues on the Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage through Saturday, May 9. Tickets are $24 general admission, $21 for seniors and $14 for students with valid ID. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, with Sunday matinees at 2pm. The Long Beach Playhouse is located at 5021 E. Anaheim St. Call (562) 494-1014, option 1, for reservations and information. Tickets are also available online at lbplayhouse.org .

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During a break, participants view the city’s 90th-anniversary historic display panels depicting images over a nine-decade period.

oil exploration and development, which would eventually lead to fires that damaged local properties. It wouldn’t be until 1962, when the City adopted its first general plan, that Signal Hill would begin to dramatically rehabilitate itself over the course of decades to come.

Early oil exploration became an increasingly contentious issue by the 1930s because of poor planning and development of the supporting infrastructure, including various pipelines, which led to multiple lawsuits that were filed in the state.

Today, some of those pipelines continue to exist hundreds of feet below land in parts of Signal Hill.

Despite some of the challenges and setbacks of early oil exploration that negatively affected Southern California and Signal Hill residents, many residents realized the economic potential of the oil industry and advocated for oil production, said Sarah Elkind, a San Diego State University professor and speaker at the conference.

“The reason that Signal Hill took off during the 1920s is that, if you

owned land on Signal Hill, you tried to get it leased to an oil company,” she said. “It wasn’t the powers-that-be in the ‘10s and ‘20s that were exploiting this resource, it was everybody who had the opportunity to, either by getting a job, by leasing their land, or by investing in stock.”

Farfsing said because new oil deposits have been discovered in Signal Hill, land-use entitlements continue to be important because oil may continue to be produced in Signal Hill for the next one hundred years.

“It kind of goes back to that 1962 general plan, where oil is declining,” Farfsing said. “The city has to have a vibrant economy. How do you basically take vacant, old oil lands– how do you get enough economic synergy in there where you can actually clean up those properties? And since we lost redevelopment (funds), it was phased out in 2011, the challenge is even more daunting for the City in terms of trying to create this economy, where the private sector can

come in and clean up or we could get other resources, maybe grants

or things like that.”

Signal Hill Mayor Larry Forester, who attended the event, worked for the oil industry immediately after completing graduate school and said he felt compelled to learn more about the industry when he arrived in Signal Hill. He said the presentations emphasized why understanding how oil production was initially established remains relevant because it helps residents understand how it affects the city.

“Considering that there is as much oil in the ground that’s been taken out as since 1921, and there’s a whole other field discovered going down to 10,000 feet, I think it’s critical that [residents] understand it because we are going to co-exist with oil,” Forester said. “I would say in the ‘90s, we thought it was going to dry out. Now, with new injection-well techniques, and with the discovery of a lower field, we’re going to coexist. We have million-dollar homes on top of the field within a hundred of feet of an oil well. You can coexist. The

oil company has been very good to work with us.”

Following the initial presentations, community members in attendance were able to ask questions during a forum with the guest speakers. Questions from the audience ranged from any personal experiences with oil ownership to the future of oil production in Signal Hill and beyond.

Farfsing said there may be additional oil-related workshops or forums in the future.

For more information about the Los Angeles Region Planning History Group and its history of colloquiums, visit larphg.org . ✦

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Posing questions to artist Ching Ching Cheng Taiwanese-born artmaker Ching Ching Cheng moved to the United States 12 years ago when she was 21. She now lives in Altadena, where she works as an artist, a wife and a mom.

She began her creative ventures at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena in 2006 and now works in her garage, using a variety of mediums, including watercolor, books, maps, epoxy resin, fabric, wire and other materials.

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Different places have different cultures, and human beings will naturally change and adapt to different environments. When people travel, they bring their culture and identity with them.

Sometimes the culture and identity that they bring with them change and adapt to that new environment. In the end, it changes to a modified new culture or a different identity. I always put myself in the situation to make the subject matter more personal to me, so my work gives an intimate and personal account of my own exper­i ences, while simultaneously encouraging the viewer to recall their own.

What is a medium you have yet to use that you’d like to employ in your art?

Photography and video.

What is the biggest challenge you face as an artist?

Space. Having enough space to make art, having enough space to install art, and having enough space to store art.

“Runners,” film negatives, videotapes, thread and blueprint

plore and travel places and experience different cultures.

To view more of this artist’s work, visit chingchingcheng.com .

What has being an artist brought to your life?

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Includes a 10’ x 15’ space to sell your items.

Residents: $40 Priority registration begins Monday, March 16 Non-residents: $60 Registration begins Monday, April 6 Commercial:* $75 Registration begins Monday, April 6 *Items for sale such as new clothing, promotional and retail products.

If you would like to participate in the 2015 Community Yard Sale, complete the Vendor Application on the reverse side of this flyer.

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