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LA County reps inform LB, SH residents about changes to voting process in 2020.

Denny Cristales

Wrigley meeting features talk about holiday safety, 2019 Blue Line closures

Managing Editor

LA Metro officials detail construction plans beginning next year.

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Discussing homelessness

LBCF hosts Around the Table event for residents to learn ways they can help the homeless.

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OPINION

An infamous day and the events that followed it

A look at how the attacks on Pearl Harbor impacted the Signal Hill-Long Beach community.

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CULTURE

Theatre review Musical Theatre West’s Elf: The Musical Page 8

Scott Charney (left), Signal Hill community-development manager, listens to a resident’s comments during a community meeting Dec. 4 regarding the planned Heritage Square mixed-use development.

Residents push back on Heritage Square mixed-use development Signal Hill locals decry planned 199-unit apartment building during community meeting.

Anita W. Harris Staff Writer

At a community meeting Tuesday, several local residents voiced concerns about the potential for increased traffic, noise and “transient” renters resulting from Signal Hill Petroleum’s (SHP) planned Heritage Square mixed-use development in Signal Hill.

The two-hour meeting, hosted jointly by SHP and the City of Signal Hill at the Signal Hill Council Chambers on Dec. 4 and attended by about 50 local residents, featured speakers sharing details of the plan and the process for realizing them.

Debra Russell, vice president of community relations and real-estate operations for SHP, shared a 3D video available on YouTube of the plan for the seven-acre site on Cherry Avenue between Crescent Heights and Burnett streets.

“This project is going to

revitalize an underutilized area,” Russell said. “So many of our residents say, ‘We’ll finally have something that we can shop in and eat and spend time in instead of taking our dollars outside of Signal Hill.’”

The plan includes 29,000 square feet of restaurant-and-retail space, 9,000 square feet of community space, four single-family homes and a four-level, 199-unit residential structure with a five-level parking garage.

Marice DePasquale, a planner for SHP, said that the project would include a two-story view restaurant and craft foods and beverages.

“We are not looking to attract national tenants,” she said. “We are looking to attract local, small-based retail.”

Scott Charney, Signal Hill community-development manager, stressed that the plan is still in its conceptual

stages.

“The City has not approved the project,” he said, adding that the city council has, thus far, only approved conducting an environmental-impact report (EIR) and entering into an exclusive right-to-negotiate agreement with SHP for possible sale of City-owned property that constitutes about half the site.

Colleen Doan, Signal Hill planning manager, said that the process for realizing the plan starts with developer outreach. The process will entail a zoning-ordinance amendment and view-impact and oil-well assessments prior to a planning-commission workshop and public hearing.

It will then be followed by city-council public hearings, before a final decision.

Charney said a second community meeting will be held at a later date yet to be determined, by which time see HERITAGE page 15

When the new decade hits in two years, and Los Angeles County voters are submitting their two cents on national issues and who holds the position of President, residents will be casting their ballots on modern technology and electronic devices instead of with paper and ink.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (LA Clerk) representatives hosted a public-input meeting at Long Beach Polytechnic High School Dec. 5 that informed about the changes for Los Angeles County elections beginning in 2020.

Officials are hosting meetings throughout the county with the intention of educating the public about changes as they pertain to their specific communities. Wednesday’s meeting focused on Long Beach and Signal Hill, among other cities.

“We really wanted to make voting accessible, easier and better for people,” said Laura Herrera, a project assistant for Voting Solutions

For All People (VSAP). “ [...] It’s to give voters more options.”

The LA Clerk developed VSAP in 2009 in an effort to address “an aging voting and an increasing large and complex electorate,” according to the VSAP website at vsap. lavote.net.

On-site officials explained that VSAP intends to modernize the entire process in 2020 by providing upgrades to the voter experience.

Locals will be able to cast a ballot at any vote center in the county– eliminating the need for a designated poll place– and would have access to an extended voting time of 11 days, as opposed to consolidating the process into one day, officials said.

Potential vote-center locations for Long Beach and Signal Hill include El Dorado Park, Aquarium of the Pacific, Grace Community Church, Los Altos Branch Library, Signal Hill Dog Park, Petroleum Club and various other restaurants, businesses and public institutions.

As it pertains to poll workers, officials said they see VOTING page 13

Denny Cristales | Signal Tribune

A woman is pictured placing a green sticker on a Los Angeles County map, indicating a suggested location that could serve as a potential voting center in 2020. During a public-input meeting that focused on the Long Beach and Signal Hill areas, representatives with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk informed residents about upcoming changes to elections within the next few years.

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The second Around The Table event included talking points about mental health and trauma.

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As the seats began to fill, voices bounced and echoed throughout the room. There was no event emcee.

There was no introduction. Everyone who attended got down to business instantaneously. The topic of conversation: homelessness in Long Beach.

During a community event Dec. 4, Marcelle Epley, president and CEO of the nonprofit Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF), stood by the door of the Petroleum Club’s dining hall and encouraged residents to find a seat at any of the multiple round-shaped tables located around the room.

Homelessness and housing are two social and economic issues that some at the second Around the Table: Activating the Community Around Homelessness event said were the biggest challenges citizens and municipalities face today.

Epley told the Signal Tribune during the event that last year’s Around the Table conversation was a huge success.

During September last year, the first rounds of Around the Table events hosted over 3,000 residents at areas scattered throughout the city, from police stations and restaurants to people’s homes and boats out on marinas.

The conversation then focused on what residents liked about Long Beach and what the City could do better. What LBCF discovered was that residents were mostly concerned with the city’s transient population.

“One of the most pressing issues

that was raised, across the board, was homelessness and housing,” Epley said. “So much so, that the [LBCF] took it upon themselves to focus on homelessness and housing.

That’s where we’ll put our major resources.”

This year, the LBCF decided to specifically host Around the Table events to educate and inform residents what they can do to help.

Epley said that nonprofit groups that specialize in homelessness concluded that there are three main ways residents can help: •

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Donate money to the LBCF Homeless Fund in person or through AroundTheTableLB. com Volunteer with agencies that feed and shelter homeless individuals Donate items via LBCF’s Amazon Smile link or the Multi-Service Center for the Homeless in Long Beach

“Knowing that most people are on Amazon these days, we set up an Amazon Smile list where people can easily go online and purchase a pair of socks or toothbrushes,” Epley said. “And they go directly to the City’s Multi-Service Center where they will be distributed to people impacted by homelessness.”

During the event, nonprofit executives facilitated each table’s conversation. A list with talking points, including veterans, mental health and trauma, was provided to the groups, but attendees were encouraged to have their conversations flow in various directions.

At one table, residents spoke with

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Julie Lie (pictured second, top left), executive director of the Urban Community LB nonprofit group, talks with residents about homelessness and housing issues in Long Beach during the second Around the Table event Dec. 4 at the Petroleum Club restaurant.

Julie Lie, exeucitve director of the Urban Community LB nonprofit group. They talked about housing issues the homeless faced. A member seated at Lie’s table asked for incentives that would encourage landlords to accept renting to homeless. The

concern is that they don’t have the resources to pay rent.

At a different roundtable, a group of men spoke with the Century Villages at Cabrillo nonprofit president Brian D’Andrea. They discussed trauma and its effect on homeless

individuals. A resident seated at the table was concerned that the applications transients had to fill out in order to receive help from an agency could oftentimes be too confusing see HOMELESS page 10

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Holiday safety tips

By the Long Beach Police Department With holiday shopping ramping up, the Long Beach Police Department would like to remind everyone to report suspicious activity immediately by calling 9-1-1 and to encourage residents to practice the following safety tips, which may prevent them from becoming a victim.

While shopping:

An infamous day and the events that followed it A look at how the attacks on Pearl Harbor impacted the Signal Hill-Long Beach community.

Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, is a date few will ever forget, for on that day, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. The United States was at war.

Following news of the attack, Long Beach and neighboring Signal Hill, along with the rest of the world, were stunned. Hundreds of churchgoers leaving their places of worship at noon gathered before the windows of the Press-Telegram to read news bulletins. Many Navy wives residing in Long Beach were visibly shaken, for practically every one of them had a husband serving in the Pacific. The Army asked the city to loan them a sound truck so they could cruise the streets and broadcast orders for enlisted personnel to report to their stations, but no truck was available. It turned out OK; the truck was not needed– most servicemen, upon hearing news of the attack, had already reported back to base to find out what to do next.

At the Long Beach police station, all was routine, yet a tense atmosphere prevailed, as department heads kept near phones to find out more about the tragedy and a possible invasion

of the west coast.

Federal agents and Army troops rushed to establish a blockade around Terminal Island, where several thousand Japanese, chiefly engaged in the fishing industry, made their homes. Their outgoing fishing boats were turned back into the harbor and not allowed to proceed to the off-shore fishing grounds. Frank Ishii, president of the Long Beach chapter of the Japanese-American Citizens League, pledged support of the United States in its war with Japan. He mentioned that 30 local Japanese youths were serving in the U.S. armed forces and that the entire community would give their support to the United States. Despite Ishii’s assurances, everyone viewed any Asian as a possible spy or saboteur.

At the Municipal Airport, which was next to the Douglas Aircraft plant and the U.S. Army and Navy air bases, action was immediate.

Because of its vital military importance, civilian aircrafts were notified that they would not be allowed to fly over or near the air field.

Blackouts On Dec. 8, the Long Beach City Council was asked by the Navy to issue an ordinance requesting a complete all-night blackout. This meant all illumination, which could be visible from the air or street, be banned– blinds had to be drawn and any outside lights turned off. Many, including all city agencies, complied by painting their windows black.

Merchants announced stores would close at 4:30pm daily and open at 8 or 8:30am to take advantage of daylight hours. All outdoor advertising, street lights, traffic lights and auto headlights were barred from dusk until dawn.

Dec. 9, 1941, the evening of the first blackout, was tragically memorable: one was killed and six injured in auto crashes on darkened Long Beach streets. Harry Riggs, a tourist from Walla Walla, Wash., died when he was hit by a car while he was crossing Ocean Boulevard near Chestnut. Because of the darkness, witnesses were unable to determine if the pedestrian was in the crosssee HARBOR page 7

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Place all gifts and packages in the trunk or out of sight Be aware of your surroundings at all times and walk with confidence Park in well-lit areas Avoid shopping alone; there is safety in numbers Use credit or debit cards for purchases to avoid carrying large amounts of cash Keep car doors locked and windows closed Carry purses or bags close to your body Have your car keys in hand prior to arriving at your vehicle Report suspicious persons or packages to on-site security or police Suggestions in and around your home:

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Keep gifts in areas that cannot be seen from doorways or windows Install exterior motion-sensor lighting Keep bushes and shrubbery trimmed to eliminate places for thieves to hide Postpone mail and newspaper deliveries while traveling Do not store gifts in vehicles or unsecured areas Suggestions for business operators:

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Lock unused doors (in compliance with fire codes) Keep only necessary cash in the register Vary the schedule and route of your bank deposits each day Make sure the register is in plain view Advertise your security alarm system with signs in visible locations Invest in video-surveillance cameras and ensure they are operational at all times Develop a mutual-aid system among stores near you and keep an eye on one another

For additional crime prevention information, visit the LBPD’s website at longbeach.gov/police/how-do-i/prevent-crime/. For non-emergency situations, call police dispatch at (562) 435-6711.

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An aerial view of Oahu, Hawaii, where the Ford Island Naval Air Station (center) and the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard, just beyond the station across the channel, can be seen on Oct. 30, 1941. The U.S. Navy captured this photograph a little more than a month before the infamous attacks in December.

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I was a schoolboy in England during World War II, and every day all the students received a third of a pint of milk, which we drank through a straw.

Plastic had not been invented at that time, and the straws were made from wheat stems cut to length. That’s why they are called straws!

Soft drinks, soda and milk shakes just didn’t exist, so there was little for a child to drink except water, milk or home-made juice drinks when fruit was available. That never worried us, and my siblings and I grew up to be quite a healthy bunch.

As for the straws, they were quite strong, and we would poke the narrow end of one into the wide end of another to make long spears, which, of course, we threw at each other when the teacher was not looking.

After the war, paper straws appeared. They got soggy very quickly and were not as much fun as the straw straws. But they came in pretty colors and very quickly the biodegradable straws almost disappeared. But they’re not all gone! There are still companies that cut, sterilize and sell real straw straws. If everybody used them, we would soon see the end of plastic straws.

We don’t need government regulations. We just need consumers insisting on the genuine article.

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Around Town GIVING BACK What Fundraiser Who Hosted by Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach When Until Friday, Dec. 14 Where Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Institute, 701 E. 28th St., Suite 202 More Info In time for the holiday season, the annual “Adopt-a-Family” program encourages donations of cash, gift cards or gifts for children diagnosed with cancer and other serious blood disorders. To adopt a family or get involved, contact the Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Institute at (562) 933-8600.

A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS What Walking tour Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage When Various dates and times until Dec. 22 Where 953 Park Circle (At the west end of 10th Street) More Info Event organizers with Bembridge House are hosting a “Far and Near” Victorian Christmas.

Docents will provide guided tours of the house. Several ticket options will be available, including daytime tours every Tuesday and Saturday from 1pm to 3pm, two evening events (Friday, Dec. 7, and Friday, Dec. 14, from 6pm to 8pm) for ages 21 and over.

Tickets range from $15 to $20 and can only be purchased through Eventbrite. No cash or checks. Visit lbheritage.org for ticket info. All proceeds will support maintenance and operation of the Bembridge House.

OLD TIME CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL What Family event Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos When Sunday, Dec. 9, from 1pm to 4pm Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd. More Info Families can enjoy an afternoon with Santa. There will be craft stations for kids to make holiday cards, decorations and ornaments. Live carolers will entertain guests, and refreshment-station workers will offer coffee, cider and cookies. Storytellers will tell holiday tales throughout the afternoon. A goodie-stuffed piñata will also be available.

All activities are included in the general admission price of $5 per person. Tickets are available online at rancholoscerritos.org or at the door.

A CHORUS LINE What Concert Who Hosted by the Long Beach Youth Chorus When Sunday, Dec. 9, at 6:30pm Where Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd. More Info The choir program will include Christmas favorites and several non-holiday jazz songs, including “Old Devil Moon” and “Route 66.” There will be a silent auction to benefit the Youth Chorus that will include items from Long Beach Creamery, the Long Beach Symphony, Musical Theater West, International City Theater, Long Beach Chorale and Camerata Singers of LB and more. There will be refreshments after the concert. Donations are welcomed at the door. Call Stan DeWitt at (562) 9723324 or email stan.gracefirst@gmail.com.

Starting December with festive cheer

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Attendees braved the cold temperatures the night of Dec. 1 for the 36th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade, where the public witnessed more than 100 floats. Participants in the parade traveled east along 2nd Street from Livingston Drive to Bay Shore Avenue, eventually going back around. The parade ended with a guest appearance by Santa Claus.

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is really an angel.

1 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Golden Christmas” (2009) A young boy and girl become friends over a summer because of a special dog.

2 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Host Eddie Jackson challenges bakers to make nesting doll-inspired cookies.

(HALL) Movie “A Majestic Christmas” (2018) A woman is given the unpopular job of turning her town’s playhouse into a multiplex.

2:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle.

3 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Golden Christmas 2” (2011) A woman must decide if she wants to rekindle the love she once had for her ex.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Getaway” (2017) A recently single writer is forced to share a cabin due to a vacation mix up.

4:25 p.m. (FREE) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Kris Kringle over- comes an evil ruler and delivers toys to children all over the world.

5 p.m. (ION) Movie “The Spruces and the Pines” (2017) A Romeo and Juliet romance takes place among two feuding Christmas-tree lot families.

6 p.m. (FX) Movie “The Night Before” (2015) Three friends hit the town on Christmas Eve as they bring an annual tradition to an end.

(HALL) Movie “Reunited at Christmas” (2018) A novelist and her boyfriend head to her late grandmother’s house for Christmas.

7 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Firehouse Christmas” (2016) With Christmas approaching, life appears to be good for Tom and his girlfriend, Jenny.

8 p.m. (CBS) Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer A young reindeer and an elf search for a home where they will be accepted as they are.

(HALL) Movie “Homegrown Christmas” (2018) A CEO steps down from her dream job and heads home for the holidays.

(LIFE) Movie “Santa’s Boots” (2018) A woman’s love interest goes missing, leaving only a Santa boot behind.

9 p.m. (CBS) Frosty the Snowman Pursued by a greedy magician and rising temperatures, Frosty sets off for the North Pole.

(FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place.

9:30 p.m. (CBS) Frosty Returns A little girl tries to keep Frosty from melting when a snow-removing spray is invented.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Pemberley Manor” (2018) The spirit of the holidays may create an opportunity for a Christmas wish of love.

(TBN) Movie “Christmas Angel” (2012) A young girl believes that her neighbor

Sunday, December 9 Noon (HALL) Movie “Christmas Next Door” (2017) Eric Randall, an author, is left in charge of his young niece and nephew for the holidays.

12:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Life-Size 2” (2018) A young woman’s childhood doll comes to life to help her get back on track.

1 p.m. (ION) Movie “Merry Kissmas” (2015) A woman happens to fall for a handsome man with whom she shares a magical kiss.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Mingle All the Way” (2018) A young entrepreneur invents a new dating app designed to help singles find dates.

3 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Royal Christmas Ball” (2017) An unmarried European king tracks down his American college sweetheart.

3:30 p.m. (TBS) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several different British couples sort out their love lives during the Christmas holidays.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A self-professed Christmas hater is locked in a department store on Christmas Eve. 4:50 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place.

5 p.m. (FOOD) Cake Wars: Christmas The teams must bring world-famous Christmas songs to life in a huge edible creation.

(ION) Movie “A Prince for Christmas” (2015) A charming European prince steals away incognito to the U.S. in search of true love.

(TCM) Movie “It Happened on Fifth Avenue” (1947) While a family is away for Christmas, a hobo and his friends live in their mansion.

6 p.m. (HGTV) White House Christmas 2018 6:30 p.m. (TBS) Santa’s St. Bernards Save Christmas Santa discovers there is not enough Christmas spirit for him to make Christmas magical.

7 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Cinderella Christmas” (2016) A fledgling event planner falls for a wealthy playboy at a masquerade ball. (TBS) Santa’s St. Bernards Save Christmas Santa discovers there is not enough Christmas spirit for him to make Christmas magical.

7:30 p.m. (TBS) How the Grinch Stole Christmas An evil Grinch plots to steal everything Christmas-related from the Whos.

8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Welcome to Christmas” (2018) A resort developer heads to Christmas, Colorado, to scope out a new piece of land.

(LIFE) Movie “A Christmas in Tennessee” (2018) A bakery owner must thwart a charming real estate agent looking to buy up her small town.

8:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004)

A doubting little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve. 9 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Graceland” (2018) A woman and her kids head to Graceland, where she bumps into an old flame.

Monday, December 10 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Reunited at Christmas” (2018) A novelist and her boyfriend head to her late grandmother’s house for Christmas.

4:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa Claus and tries to take over Christmas.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The Sweetest Christmas” (2017) A pastry chef must embrace the Christmas spirit or risk losing a chance at love.

6:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville.

7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives during the Christmas holidays.

8 p.m. (ABC) CMA Country Christmas Country’s biggest stars celebrate the holidays with songs and stories to warm your heart.

(CMT) Movie “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) Santa’s head elf falls in with a greedy tycoon who wants to eliminate the legendary man.

(HALL) Movie “Miss Christmas” (2017) A woman in search of the perfect Christmas tree finds something else instead.

9:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives during the Christmas holidays.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Coming Home for Christmas” (2017) A woman falls for a handsome man while planning a Christmas gala at his estate.

(NBC) Pentatonix: Not So Silent Night 10:30 p.m. (CMT) Movie “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) Santa’s head elf falls in with a greedy tycoon who wants to eliminate the legendary man.

Tuesday, December 11 1:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event in history is brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “I’m Not Ready for Christmas” (2015) A woman’s world is turned upside down when she suddenly finds that she can no longer lie.

2:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa Claus and tries to take over Christmas.

4 p.m. (AMC) Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The children build Frosty a companion out of snow after noticing how sad he has become.

4:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Jingle All the Way II” (2014) Larry and his daughter’s stepfather compete to get her the Christmas present she wants.

4:30 p.m. (AMC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must find Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on New Year’s Eve. 5:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa Claus decided to take a holiday.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A self-professed Christmas hater is locked in a department store on Christmas Eve. 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father.

(LMN) Movie “Christmas in Mississippi” (2017) A photographer returns home for Christmas just as the annual holiday light show begins.

8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Getaway” (2017) A recently single writer is forced to share a cabin due to a vacation mix up.

December 7, 2018 9 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father.

(NBC) Darci Lynne: Hometown Christmas (TBN) The Christmas Experience The true meaning of Christmas is explored in this special.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Mingle All the Way” (2018) A young entrepreneur invents a new dating app designed to help singles find dates.

Wednesday, December 12 1:30 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” (1999) Donald Duck and his nephews wish for Christmas every day. Goofy shows Christmas spirit.

1:45 p.m. (EWTN) Feasts With the Friar Father John teaches about the Advent wreath.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Cookies” (2016) When a small-town factory is sold, an executive must seal the deal, but things get tricky.

3 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas” (2004) Mickey, Minnie and Santa Claus attempt to teach Donald the true meaning of Christmas.

3:55 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “Krampus” (2015) A boy who had an unhappy Christmas summons a demon to his family’s home.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Royal Christmas” (2014) A woman is whisked away to Europe when her boyfriend reveals he’s actually

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Long Beach and Signal Hill dead at Pearl Harbor

By Dec. 13, families began to receive word of casualties at Pearl Harbor. Josephine Smith, of 234 Prospect, was the first wife to receive word of her husband’s death.

Albert J. Smith had recently been promoted from warrant officer to lieutenant in the Navy; he had been killed in the early attacks on the Hawaiian Islands by the Japanese.

Mrs. Fae Crawford, of 3216 Vista St., was especially worried, because both her husband and son were on duty on the same ship “somewhere in the Pacific.” On Dec. 18, she heard her son, Richard, had been killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, but her husband, James, had escaped unharmed.

Word followed about the deaths of John Connolly and Wilbert F. Yost (5906 Brayton Ave.), but many more men were missing. Anxious family members didn’t learn until late January 1942 that Carl R. Brier (17 Neptune Ave.), Robert R. Clayton, Clyde Brown and Frank Head (1052 ½ E. 5th St.) had been killed in action. Further anxious moments awaited four other Long Beach families who didn’t learn until the end of February that Ludwig F. Weller (122 E. 52nd St.), Ralph A. Derrington (5640 ½ Cerritos), Allen R. Teer (270 Newport Ave.) and Robert L. Kelly had been casualties in the bombing attack at Pearl Harbor.

The 160 widows of Navy men killed at Pearl Harbor who resided in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area were offered jobs at the Lockheed-owned Vega Aircraft Company in Burbank. It was a chaplain from the Navy Relief Society who approached the Lockheed Company with the idea. The Navy Relief Society was not subsidized by the government, but supported solely by contributions. It realized the widows would need more help than their agency could provide. Nearly all the women took the basic tests for Lockheed. For now, with their husbands dead, they needed to support their families themselves.

On Feb. 22, 1942, marking the 210th birthday of George Washington, nearly 6,000 people packed the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium to attend memorial rites for the Pearl Harbor victims. The stage, draped with a blue backdrop, was centered by a huge white cross. Masses of American flags stood at the sides of the stage, and on the stage sat men in Army and Navy uniforms.

As the Long Beach Municipal Band began to play religious melodies, the sound of sobbing could be heard throughout the auditorium.

Unannounced, actress/singer Jeanette MacDonald appeared from the wings, moved across stage singing “Ave Maria.” California governor Culbert Olson followed her moving rendition and talked about the historic tragedy. U.S. Navy chaplain John Johnson then led the audience in

prayer. Everyone in attendance had a lump in their throat and pledged that America must go on.

Burnett is a former Long Beach li-

brarian who, during her 25 years of researching local history, has uncovered many forgotten stories about Southern California that she has published in nine books. She has degrees

from UC Irvine, UCLA and Cal State Long Beach. For more information, visit claudineburnettbooks.com.

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From left: Matt Owen (Buddy) and Bryan Dobson (Santa) in Musical Theatre West’s Elf: The Musical

Theatre review

Musical Theatre West’s Elf: The Musical Anita W. Harris Culture Writer

If “Elf” the movie is required holiday viewing in your household, then you’ll really appreciate Musical Theatre West’s exuberant extravaganza, Elf: The Musical.

Based closely on the film, this family-centered version will entrance adults and children alike, with the added bonus that Matt Owen makes a superb syrup-and-spaghetti loving Buddy (a human who thinks he’s an elf), and Bryan Dobson is an excellently dry Santa.

Adapted for the stage by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics

by Chad Beguelin, Elf: The Musical tracks Buddy’s journey from the North Pole to find his long-lost father Walter Hobbs (Mark Edgar Stephens) in New York City just as Christmas approaches.

As in the film, Hobbs has earned a place on Santa’s “naughty” list, treating his wife Emily (Kim Huber) and young son Michael (Travis Burnett) as afterthoughts while publishing children’s books for Grinch-like owner Mr. Greenway (Kevin Bailey).

While attempting to ingratiate himself to his father, Buddy meets love-interest Jovie (Ashley Moniz) decorating Macy’s for Santa’s immanent arrival. As in the film, he teaches her that singing is simple, and she should do it more often, which she does, lamenting soulfully in “Never Fall in Love with an Elf.” All the song arrangements are winning, with lyrics well-integrated into the story, such as “World’s Greatest Dad,” in which Buddy idealizes his father, and “In the Way,” summarizing Hobbs’s view of Buddy (and Emily and Michael).

Choreography by director Peggy Hickey is spectacular, with a variety of dance styles, all carried off enthusiastically by the entire cast, including the 16-member ensemble playing North Pole elves and New Yorkers.

Many of the lines and deliveries remain faithful to the film, with the main differences involving missing characters, such as author Miles Finch (the “angry elf”) and Buddy’s adoptive elf-dad, whose

role here is merged with Santa’s.

With fewer characters, however, the story is more concentrated on the Hobbs family, who become more of a unit as the play progresses, adding depth to the original story. Emily and Michael’s mother-son relationship is also highlighted as the two perform warm, well-executed duets.

Some of the other characters actually add more to this version than the film, such as the department-store manager (Richard Bulda) and Hobbs’s secretary Deb (Cynthia Ferrer), both of whom carry their quirky roles with flair.

And though some scenes from the film are dropped, one priceless new scene takes place in a Chinese restaurant on Christmas Eve, where department-store Santas in stuffed red suits slump over tables drinking beer, exhausted and dispirited, complaining about kids texting while sitting on their laps and singing and dancing to “Nobody Cares About Santa”– a hilarious spectacle.

Sets change smoothly from the frosty North Pole to the city’s busy streets, where Buddy gets entangled with busy, dancing New Yorkers as he emerges from the Lincoln Tunnel. Hobbs’s office and the family apartment are also evoked believably, as are skating at Rockefeller Center and Central Park, where Santa’s sleigh stalls because of a lack of Christmas spirit.

Above all, Owens as Buddy is phenomenal, embodying his 30-year-old character’s innocent joy with exuberant physical humor. And the rest– costumes, orchestra, singing talent and sheer energy– make the whole production holiday-magical. As Buddy explains, Christmas is less about Santa and all about belief.

Musical Theatre West’s Elf: The Musical continues at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., through Dec. 9, with performances this Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets start at $20. For tickets and information, call the box office at (562) 8561999 x4 or visit musical.org.

December 7, 2018

COMMUNITY

LB Main Library to temporarily close beginning January 2019 in preparation for summer grand opening Staff Report Signal Tribune

The Long Beach Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave., will close Jan. 19, 2019, in preparation for its summer 2019 grand opening at its new location at 200 W. Broadway Ave., according to the City of Long Beach in a press release Dec. 3.

“This temporary closure allows library administration and support services to ensure a smooth transition into our new Main Library building,” Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia said in the release.

“The community is encouraged to explore the other 11 Long Beach library branches during this period.”

Officials said the closure is necessary in order to move the library’s collection of books, media, periodicals and special collections, including the Long Beach History Collection, Miller Room Fine Arts Collection and the Petroleum Collection, into the new building.

The closure also allows for the Automated Services Bureau, which provides library acquisitions and cataloging functions and is responsible for library-specific technology, to prepare for the relaunch of services.

During the closure, library materials may still be returned to the Main Library outside book-drop, which will be checked daily, officials said. Items may also be returned in person at any open Long Beach library location. The closest neighborhood libraries to the current Main Library are: • Alamitos Library, 1836 E. 3rd St. • Mark Twain Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St. • Burnett Library, 560 E. Hill St. • Bret Harte Library, 1595 W. Willow St.

During the Main Library closure, patrons will be able to place requests for books and other materials and choose their temporary location for pick-up. Requests can be made in person at any open library location or through the library’s online catalog at encore. lbpl.org.

“We are excited to service the community through our new and improved Main Library facility,” Glenda Williams, director of the Department of Library Services, said in the release. “In addition to regularly scheduled do-it-yourself, maker workshops and 3D design and printing, residents will have access to expanded services and studio programs, such as videoand sound-production classes and much more.”

The new library will include a Family Learning Center, Information Center for People with Disabilities, an art studio and an expanded early literacy area in the children’s library.

The press release also states that the new library will offer more public computers with a variety of software, four study rooms that feature collaborative tools and software and two large public-meeting rooms. Self-checkout kiosks and a handling system that automatically checks in and sorts material, allowing staff to return available items to the shelves quicker, will also be implemented.

Visit lbpl.org or call (562) 5706016 with any questions.

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and scare them away.

D’Andrea shared the Villages at Cabrillo Social Impact Report that states income growth and housing stability are two main ways the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development measured a program’s success.

In the document, it states that $22 million were spent on local residential housing and services throughout Fiscal Year 2017.

The topic of counting the homeless population was discussed at a third table– facilitated with the help of Dixie Dohrmann, who represented the Christian Outreach in Action organization (COA).

The COA will participate in a homeless count in January next year, and Around the Table event attendees were invited to volunteer for the count.

While the Around the Table event was taking place at the Petroleum Club, 3rd District Councilmember Suzie Price also motioned to bring an agenda item to the Long Beach City Council at its Dec. 4 meeting that requested an audit of Long Beach beds for homeless and services that provide rehab, medical detox and sobriety.

In addition, Price is requesting a feasibility report of the City estab-

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The Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF) hosted the second Around the Table event this year at the Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave., Dec. 4. Marcelle Epley, president and CEO of the LBCF, said that homelessness and housing are two major issues residents and government officials are currently facing.

lishing incentives for operators to establish new beds in Long Beach.

Price’s Chief of Staff Jack Cunningham wrote in a Nov. 30 press release that the councilmember is

requesting the City to research exactly how many beds are in Long Beach, since addiction continues to be a major issue for those suffering from homelessness.

“It’s going to take members of the community– the business community– to rise up and find ways that they can help people who are impacted by homelessness,” Epley told the Signal Tribune during the

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event. “Additionally, the mayor’s task force has been working in the past year to come up with policies to make change that will make our situation better.”

The third iteration of the Around the Table event is slated to take place Dec. 9 at the Assistance League.

Epley said that shortly after the Dec. 9 event is conducted, the LBCF will be looking at the surveys residents filled out. The group plans to conduct a broad campaign to communicate how the public can help.

The organization will also work with the City and the Health and Human Services Department during the campaign.

“One thing we’ve heard from the residents so far is that this event has helped them tremendously understand why people are homeless,” Epley said. “The most powerful resource in a community is its people.

As we gather at [Around the Table events] this week, the power of community is taking place and will have a large impact on forming solutions to make the issue of homelessness better.”

For more information, residents can visit AroundtheTableLB.com.

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5:50 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “Krampus” (2015) A boy who had an unhappy Christmas summons a demon to his family’s home.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Under Wraps” (2014) A woman loses her job and beau on the same day, and reluctantly accepts a job in Alaska.

8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Graceland” (2018) A woman and her kids head to Graceland, where she bumps into an old flame.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Majestic Christmas” (2018) A woman is given the unpopular job of turning her town’s playhouse into a multiplex.

(NBC) A Legendary Christmas With John and Chrissy John Legend, Chrissy Teigen and their friends and family get into the holiday spirit.

Thursday, December 13 1:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “This Christmas” (2007) Whitfield family comes together for their first holiday together in four years.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Looks Like Christmas” (2016) Two Type-A single parents must learn the meaning of Christmas.

3:30 p.m. (TBN) The Christmas Experience The true meaning of Christmas is explored in this special.

4 p.m. (TLC) Invasion of the Christmas Lights Visit Christmas lighting enthusiasts and see their glorious and elaborate displays.

HOLIDAY TV GUIDE 5 p.m. (TLC) Extreme Christmas Trees Captures the anticipation, excitement and joy embodied by the ultimate Christmas icon.

7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle.

8 p.m. (ABC) Disney’s Prep and Landing The Prep & Landing elves prepare homes around the world for Santa’s arrival.

(FOOD) Holiday Wars The artists create a display that shows who saves the day when Santa’s elves call in sick.

(HALL) Movie “Welcome to Christmas” (2018) A resort developer heads to Christmas, Colorado, to scope out a new piece of land.

8:30 p.m. (ABC) Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs.

Nice Elves Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology.

8:55 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place.

9 p.m. (ABC) The Great American Baking Show 9:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle.

10 p.m. (ABC) The Great American Baking Show (HALL) Movie “Switched for Christmas” (2017) Identical twins decide to swap lives for the holidays, learning lessons along the

way.

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9 a.m. (TCM) Movie “Holiday Affair” (1949) A man offers to buy a model train set for a boy whose mother cannot afford it.

1 p.m. (ION) Movie “Christmas Belle” (2013) A man and woman fall for each other when he hires her to help him sell his home.

3 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Cinderella Christmas” (2016) A fledgling event planner falls for a wealthy playboy at a masquerade ball.

4 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve. (HALL) Movie “Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe” (2018) A career-driven woman’s life is turned upside down when her mother gets sick.

5 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Inflatable holiday decorations inspire the six bakers’ cute cream puff displays.

(ION) Movie “Snowmance” (2017) No man is perfect enough for Sarah, except perhaps the snowmen she sculpts with her pal.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Welcome to Christmas” (2018) A resort developer heads to Christmas, Colorado, to scope out a new piece of land.

7 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Cruise” (2017) 8 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christmas Light Fight (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Five bold and

1:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Mistle-Tones” (2012) A young singer creates her own musical Christmas group after losing a spot in another.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Cartwright’s” (2014) A single mom is desperate to find a job to make her daughter’s holiday a happy one.

3:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event in history is brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas in Evergreen” (2017) A wish upon a snow globe for a romantic Christmas comes true.

7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve. 7:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place.

8 p.m. (CW) Hollywood Christmas Parade Nancy O’Dell is Grand Marshal of the ‘largest Christmas celebration in America.’

(HALL) Movie “Homegrown Christmas” (2018) A CEO steps down from her dream job and heads home for the holidays.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Holly Lodge” (2017) Sophie inherits the Evergreen Inn and Ski Lodge and spends every holiday there.

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creative bakers compete to prove their holiday cookie-making mettle.

(HALL) Movie “Entertaining Christmas” (2018) A cookbook author’s daughter is set to take over the family business.

8:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives during the Christmas holidays.

9 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christmas Light Fight (ION) Movie “Country Christmas Album” (2018) 9:15 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Road to Christmas” (2018) A woman finds herself producing a Christmas special for her network.

(TBN) Movie “Christmas Miracle” (2012) Eight strangers learn how to manage various dilemmas by working together.

10:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle.

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TST5794 / 2018 267090 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: VCM CRUZ, 130 E. 119th St., Los Angeles, CA 90061. Registrant: VALENTIN CRUZ MARTINEZ, 130 E. 119th St., Los Angeles, CA 90061. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Valentin Cruz Martinez. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in August, 2018. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on October 22, 2018. 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: November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 2018.

TST5795 / 2018 274081 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: LOTUS COUNSELING SERVICES, 5199 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 612, Long Beach, CA 90804. Registrant: JAIMIE CHOU, 5199 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 612, Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jaimie Chou. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on October 29, 2018.

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: November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 2018.

TST5796 / Case No. TS021143 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, South

PUBLIC NOTICES Central District, 200 West Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220 PETITION OF SAMARI DIOR HANNA-MATTHEWS by parent D. Terry and G. Hanna.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: SAMARI DIOR HANNA-MATTHEWS has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: SAMARI DIOR HANNA-MATTHEWS to Proposed Name: SAMARI DIOR HANNA. 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, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 8, 2019; Time: 8:30A M; Dept. A. 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, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 2018 ___//ss//___ Maurice A. Leiter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated October 23, 2018 TST5798 / Case No. 18TRCP00038 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Torrance Courthouse, 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 PETITION OF Yukio Iseri.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: YUKIO ISERI has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: YUKIO ISERI to Proposed Name: JOE YUKIO ISERI. 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, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 18, 2019; Time: 8:30A M; Dept. B. 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, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 2018 ___//ss//___ Eric C. Taylor, Judge of the Superior Court Dated November 14, 2018

TST5800 / 2018 270014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: OCEANS BLUE, 135 E. Pepper Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: NOVOSOL GROUP LLC, 135 E. Pepper Drive, 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: Jaime S. Kamei, President. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on October 24, 2018. 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: November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2018.

TST5801 / 2018 292946 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. ALOHI VACATIONS, 2. PICS 4 MY PARTY, 3.ALOHI HYPNOTHERAPY, 4. IEP HELP 4 MY KID, 5. RMS EVENTS, 7. RMS WEDDINGS, 8. THE MFT EXAM COACH, 2510 E. Willow St. Unit 10, Signal Hill, CA 90755-6306.

Registrant: ALOHI ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED, 2510 E. Willow St., Unit 101, Signal Hill, CA 90755-6306.

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

Signed: Kelly J. James, Secretary. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began

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using this fictitious business name in May, 1993. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on November 21, 2018. 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: November 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 2018.

TST5806 / Case No. 18CMCP00036 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Compton Courthoue, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF William Lamont Jackson.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: WILLIAM LAMONT JACKSON has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: WILLIAM LAMONT JACKSON to Proposed Name: WILLIAM LAMONT MANDOLPH SR. 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, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 15, 2019; Time: 8:30A M; Dept. A, Room 904. 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 circula-

tion, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018. ___//ss//___ Maurice A. Leiter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated December 4, 2018 TST5807 / Case No. 18CMCP00032 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Compton Courthoue, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220 PETITION OF Marisol and David Hernandez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: MARISOL AND DAVID HERNADEZ have filed a petition with this court for a decree changing their daughter’s name as follows: Present Name: JAYLEEN ALLISON HERNADEZ SORIA to Proposed Name: JAYLEEN ALLISON HERNANDEZ. 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, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 31, 2019; Time: 8:30A M; Dept. A, Room 904. 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, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: December 7, 14, 21’ 28, 2018 ___//ss//___ Maurice A. Leiter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated December 3, 2018

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST5805 NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, the Planning Commission of the City of Signal Hill will conduct a public workshop at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California to consider the following: GARAGE SALE PERMITS SECOND PUBLIC WORKSHOP TO OVERVIEW EXISTING REGULATIONS AND HAVE A FORUM FOR COMMUNITY FEEDBACK TO DETERMINE IF STRICTER LIMITATIONS ARE WARRANTED Recommendation: Receive public comment and provide direction as deemed appropriate.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to attend the workshop to present written information, express their opinions or otherwise present evidence on the above matter.

IF YOU WISH TO LEGALLY challenge any action taken by the City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public workshop described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City prior to or at the public workshop.

FURTHER INFORMATION on this item may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Community Development Department located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, or by emailing Colleen Doan, Planning Manager, at HYPERLINK “mailto:cdoan@cityofsignalhill.org” cdoan@ cityofsignalhill.org or calling at (562) 989-7344.

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will likely introduce a “hybrid system” that will utilize both county and community poll workers who will perform specific roles in the new system.

Other advancements include e-pollbooks to verify voter and registration information, electronic ballot-marking devices, interactive sample ballots, a new tallying system and a redesigned vote-by-mail ballot that can be dropped off at any voting center.

“These are the changes that will happen, thanks to the California Voter’s Choice Act,” said Darlene Moreno, a community organizer who spoke at the event.

Approved in 2016, the California Voter’s Choice Act expands voter options for how, when and where ballots are casted, according to the Voter’s Choice California website at voterschoice.org.

Maria Lourdes Garcia, a supervisor with SPA 8 who spoke at the event, said the County conducted research on potential locations for voting centers in the area, considering the factors of demographics, voter behaviors and patterns and accessibility.

Variables include, but are not limited to: ethnicity; population as it pertains to income, language minority and density; voting from home or work; voting on weekdays versus evenings or weekends; eligible voters who are not registered to vote; communities with historically-low vote-by-mail usage; ADA accessibility; areas with low-vehicle ownership; and public-transit access.

Garcia said that potential vote centers, as a result of the aforementioned factors, yielded results that include public libraries, shopping malls, local parks, public schools and chain restaurants and eateries, such as Starbucks.

“Many of these locations were selected because they are considered safe and well-known in the community,” she said. “Essentially, people want to vote where they feel comfortable and have some sort of connection.”

Cities also have a set of requirements in accordance with the number of registered voters that inhabit it, Garcia said. For instance, for every 30,000 registered voters, there must be a vote center open on Election Day and 10 days prior.

Similar rules apply for votes by mail: For every 15,000 permanent vote-by-mail voters, there must be one

LIVES LIVED Joan Quinn -Chaplain 69 Richard Nerren 72 Linda McVickers 72 Carol Harrison 68 Victor Smith 72 Clara Hope 83 Wanda Belton 65 Joseph Naone 25 Gloria Frushon 74 Elizabeth Feldman 96 Anthony Lewis 70 Pauline Hopper 91 Dennis Leahy 69

The families were assisted by McKenzie Mortuary.

For more details on service dates and times, contact (562) 961-9301.

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CRIMES REPORTED BY THE SIGNAL HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT

Denny Cristales | Signal Tribune

The community learned and asked questions about the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk’s Voting Solutions For All People (VSAP) initiative during a public-input meeting Dec. 5 at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. VSAP seeks to make the voting process more efficient in Los Angeles County beginning in 2020, when the community will utilize voting centers, in lieu of polling places, and will have a chance to vote for a period of 11 days, instead of consolidating the process to one day, according to on-site officials.

ballot-drop-off location open 29 days before Election Day. “These requirements are to ensure that potential barriers– geographic and demographic constraints– to particular voting locations can be accounted for,” Garcia said.

During the event, organizers invited residents to different tables, or stations, as part of an open-house session, where pamphlets detailing the upcoming changes were also distributed. One station also sought public input about other potential voting centers– which required participants to place a green or red sticker on an LA County map that would signify a recommended location or a discouraged one, respectively.

One resident also inquired if the voting centers would also allow neighboring people outside of the county to participate.

“I know we have that situation now that, essentially, any LA County voter can go to any vote center, regardless of where they live,” Herrera said.

“We cannot turn any voter away, so, if there’s a voter who comes from outside of LA County, they will be able to vote through a provisional ballot, and we will adjudicate that with a different county.”

For more information, visit vsap.lavote. net or email vsap@rrcc.lacounty.gov with any questions.

Thursday, Nov. 29 5:49am Auto burglary 1000 block E. Burnett St.

operating vehicle without interlock device E. 28th St./Junipero Ave. (suspect arrested)

8:35am Residential burglary 2100 block E. 21st St.

4:39am Burglary 600 block E. 27th St.

9:59am Auto burglary 2100 block E. 21st St.

4am DUI E. Spring St./Gardena Ave. (suspect arrested)

1:05pm Auto burglary 2600 block Lime Ave.

6:39pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2600 block Line Ave. 7:24pm Grand theft, embezzlement 700 block E. Spring St. (suspect arrested) 11:56pm Battery 2500 block Cherry Ave.

2:02pm Grand theft 2200 block Walnut Ave.

6:42am Rape, victim incapable of giving consent 1800 Stanley Ave. (suspect arrested)

Wednesday, Dec. 5 1:07am Fighting E. 19th St./St. Louis Ave.

4:52pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 2700 block Cherry Ave.

11:10pm DUI E. Willow St./Redondo Ave. (suspect arrested)

8:12am Grand theft– motor vehicle

Friday, Nov. 30 7:02am Auto burglary 1800 block Reservoir Sr. W Saturday, Dec. 1 12:16am DUI, driving with suspended license, revoked for DUI,

Monday, Dec. 3 10:13am Elder abuse 2000 block E. 21st St. Tuesday, Dec. 4 4:57pm Commercial burglary 2500 block Temple Ave.

12:15pm Residential burglary 2500 block E. Willow St. 1:49pm Battery 2400 block California Ave. 7:54pm Robbery 3200 block E. PCH

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December 7, 2018

Wrigley meeting features talk about holiday safety, 2019 Blue Line closures

LBPD officials suggest being aware of surroundings to prevent danger, while LA Metro officials detail construction plans beginning next year.

Denny Cristales Managing Editor

While Wrigley Association members helped themselves to a share of holiday food and raffle prizes to commemorate the final meeting of the year Dec. 3 at the Veterans Park Community Center, representatives of the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) detailed respective information for attendees.

Holiday safety LBPD officer Delny Hughes noted at the meeting that, since the holiday season has arrived and people are shopping for gifts, residents practice caution to prevent certain crimes, such as theft.

“Be aware of your surrounding at all times,” she said. “Park in well-lit areas [...]. Make sure to have your keys in hand when walking to your car. And make sure to alert any onsite security guards of any suspicious packages.”

Hughes also suggested that residents shop with their debit or credit cards to avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

There are slight upticks in petty crimes this time of year, Hughes said, advising that residents protect their homes by keeping gifts or other valuables outside of view so would-be robbers are not tempted to break-in and steal items.

Moreover, a similar practice can be implemented when putting away valuables in the car. Hughes suggested stashing purchased goods away in car trunks, where they can be out of sight.

If there is any suspicious activity around neighborhoods, Hughes said to give the police department a call.

“If you’re going to be away for the holidays, give us a call so we can place your home on vacation check,” she said, also adding that the department can send officers to do extra patrol around certain areas upon request.

Blue Line closures Next year will be a time of change for the Metro Blue Line, as the “New Blue” project will work to upgrade the oldest light-rail line with new facade and technical improvements, according to LA Metro officials.

Ayda Safaei, LA Metro community and construction relations manager, explained that the massive undertaking will require the closure of segments of the Blue Line from January 2019 to September 2019.

From January to May, rail service from Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station to the Downtown Long Beach Station will be suspended. From May to September, services from Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station to 7th Street/Metro Center will be closed.

The Green Line portion of the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station will remain active, Safaei said. The Expo Line rail will be suspended at the Blue/Expo Line junction from 7th Street/Metro Center to Pico Station for 45 days between the May-to-September time frame of the project.

In lieu of rail service, LA Metro will provide three shuttle services for customers, Safaei said.

The Blue Line local shuttle will be a free ride serving all closed stations during regular Blue Line operating hours.

The Blue Line select shuttle will be $1.75 and serve certain closed stations Monday through Friday from 6am to 9am and 3pm to 7pm.

The Blue Line express shuttle will be $1.75 and have express stops for the entire Blue Line rail. The express-bus operating hours are the same as the select shuttle.

Safaei said stops and fares are subject to change, adding that more details about local street closures during the Long Beach portion of the closure will be disclosed within the next couple of weeks. Visit metro.net/newblue for details.

“We’re working with the City on

a graphic plan,” she said. “So, once we have a little more information about that leading up to the time of the construction, we’ll distribute construction notices and work on going door to door to businesses and residents and letting them know of any lane closures or any other activity.”

Safaei also added that Metro has hired rail-safety ambassadors for all Blue Line stations. The ambassadors, who will have a “New Blue” insignia on their attire, will be available on site to provide information about the upcoming closures. ✦

Photos by Denny Cristales | Signal Tribune

Delny Hughes, with the Long Beach Police Department, provided holiday-safety tips to residents at the Wrigley Association meeting at the Veterans Park Community Center Dec. 3. Suggestions included calling the police department to request extra patrols around a select area if there are any signs of suspicious individuals or activities and staying in well-lit areas when frequenting parking lots or streets.

For a full breakdown of the 2019 Metro Blue Line closures, reference a Signal Tribune article that details all the renovations for the rail here: signaltribunenewspaper.com/38820/news/ renovation-projectprompting-2019blue-line-closureexpected-to-changeperception-of-unsaferail/

During the Dec. 3 Wrigley Association meeting at the Veterans Park Community Center, Ayda Safaei, community and construction relations manager with LA Metro, along with two other colleagues, detailed the pending closure of the Metro Blue Line beginning in January 2019 to make way for construction and upgrades to the rail system. The reparations are part of a project dubbed “New Blue.”

TAX SEASON IS HERE EXTENSION?

Pet of the week:

Mara

Mara came to Long Beach Animal Care Services as a stray.

She’s a year old and barely out of kittenhood. She has a look of wistfulness in her beautiful, round, green eyes, as if wondering when someone will take her home forever. She’s loving and social, and would be a cuddler on these chilly nights—and beyond!

Meet Mara on the shelter side of the Companion Animal Village at 7700 East Spring St., (562) 570PETS. Ask for ID#A614731.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

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Courtesy KTGY Architecture

A rendering of the planned Heritage Square mixed-use development site discussed at a community meeting Dec. 4 hosted by Signal Hill Petroleum and the City of Signal Hill

some initial assessment data will be available.

Randy Nichols, senior project manager with Michael Baker International, the engineering firm contracted by the City to write the EIR (a report required by State law), said that scoping has been initiated for studies that will assess impacts to noise, illumination, visual obstruction, traffic, air quality, geology and water, as well as construction-phase impacts on the surrounding community.

“Our job is to prepare this independent, objective, transparent analysis based on facts and data collection […] and to provide […] an understanding of what the consequences to the environment would be,” Nichols said. “We are not an advocate on one side or the other.”

Nichols added that a draft EIR would be available for public review

by April or May 2019, with planning-commission and city-council public hearings on the report in late summer or fall of 2019.

John Morland, a KTGY architect involved in the project’s design, said that it fits with a mixed-use central business district that the City had envisioned in its 2001 general plan and reflects the historic nature of the area, including its oil legacy, through building design and artwork.

DePasquale said that the site was designed as mixed-use retail and residential because that’s what the City’s general plan had envisioned, adding that Mother’s Market, the site’s existing anchor tenant, had agreed to build there partly due to that expectation.

“Both Mother’s Market and these future tenants here are going to need these residents to help them be successful,” she said.

Resident concerns Some of the residents in attendance expressed appreciation for a central commercial hub for the city, and other expressed concerns.

“I will appreciate having the higher-end foods [and] a wine-bar,” resident Paul Martin said during the event. “I’m happy to see that the parking has been expanded.”

Another resident appreciated the additional housing.

“For-rent housing is very much necessary,” she said. “We, as a community, a society, really need to find ways to create places to live so we all can have shelter.”

However, the majority of attending residents voiced dismay about the 199-unit apartment and accompanying garage.

“This parking structure is six stories,” resident Doug Lewis said. “Is that going to be towering over everyone? We have a view toward the hill, which we appreciate and would love to keep.”

Paula Williams, a resident of the historic Crescent Heights adjacent to the planned project, said she feared added noise, traffic and parking constraints as a result of the increased population density.

“I moved away from an area that had a lot of apartments [and] people who really didn’t have a concern for community,” she said. “I did not spend seven figures to come over here and live down the street from an apartment complex.”

Another Crescent Heights resident said she supported the commercial aspect of the project but objected to the apartments, preferring single-family residents or condos that would encourage pride of ownership.

“I have a great concern with the apartment buildings,” she said. “Because […] individual tenants who will be residing in them, they don’t really provide a whole lot of tax base or interest for the other people in the area.”

On a list of grievances distributed prior to the meeting, the Crescent Square Homeowner’s Association questioned why SHP favored apartments rather than condos for the site, insinuating that apartments would allow for lower construction standards.

“This is an underhanded practice being done all over California because developers can build with lesser apartment-construction standards and then convert them after the five-year statute of limitations on suing condo developers has lapsed,” the grievance reads.

Joe Holiday, a resident and former officer of the Crescent Heights historical society, said that financial interests behind the project seemed to trump community concerns, estimating that SHP could earn $500,000 per month in rent and wondered why the City would sell park land for that profit and why it had given SHP the exclusive right to negotiate.

Shannon Paulson, a resident and law-enforcement professional, said she anticipates a negative impact on local schools, a lowering of property values and additional stress on emergency services as a result of the population increase.

“I specifically shopped for a residence that was not near apartments,” she said. “If the commercial property is only going to be viable with dual use by putting that kind of a transient population density into this area, then I say ‘no’ on the commercial property.”

For more information, visit the SHP website at shpi.net.

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