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June 26, 2015

The Pow! Wow! factor

Artists from around the world bringing street-art cred to LB Cory Bilicko

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Kamea Hadar and Jasper Wong, founders and co-lead directors of Pow! Wow!, address city leaders, residents and media from Long Beach and China during a press preview Tuesday morning on the side of the Varden Hotel, where a mural has been started. Pow! Wow! is an internationally known collective that hosts gatherings that celebrates culture, music and art. The group is in Long Beach this week to paint murals and create art installations thoughout the city.

ong Beach joined a colorful global art scene this week as a score of volunteer street artists from around the world took over the exterior walls of historic buildings to create large-scale murals.

For the week-long event, Pow! Wow!, a Hawaii-based arts organization, has dispersed muralists and installation artists throughout Long Beach to give facelifts to structures like the Expo Arts Center in Bixby Knolls and the Dolly Varden Hotel downtown.

Founded by visual artists Jasper Wong and Kamea Hadar, Pow! Wow! was originally centered around an event in Hawaii around Valentine’s Day, but it has evolved into a global network of artists that organize gallery shows, lecture series, schools for art and music, mural projects, concerts and liveart projects spanning the globe. Its organizers say the network now boasts over a hundred artists and is expanding to include projects in Taiwan, Israel, Singapore, Jamaica, Washington D.C., Guam, New Zealand, Germany and other locales.

The City of Long Beach hosted a preview event Tuesday outside the Dolly Varden Hotel, where the sketch of that particular mural had been completed and painting was about to begin. Wong and Hadar were in attendance, as were: Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia; Julia Huang, Pow! Wow! director for Long Beach; Ron Nelson, executive director of the Long Beach Museum of Art; Steve Goodling, president and CEO for the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau; and several of the artists affiliated with the event.

In an interview with the Signal Tribune, Hadar said Pow! Wow! originated with a small gallery exhibit that Wong had organized.

“He owned a small gallery in Hong Kong, and it was a show that was open to the public while the artists collaborated,” Hadar said. “So, it was about two things: collaboration between artists and opening that process to the public. So, he did that, and he wanted to do one in Hawaii, so he called me– I went to high school with Jasper– and he said, ‘Hey, I see MURALS page 12

New Bixby Knolls post office location confirmed

Denny Cristales Editorial Intern

It looks as though a new post office will finally be delivered to the residents of Bixby Knolls, after the postal service has spent months searching for a location.

The United States Postal Service has selected the property at 4462-4470 Atlantic Ave. in the Bixby Knolls Shopping Center for its new post office location.

The decision was confirmed Monday in a letter directed to Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia from Dean Cameron, head of facilities implementation for USPS’s Pacific Division.

“We believe this new location will provide the community with an upgraded, mod-

ern facility that offers a safe working environment for our employees and the level of service expected by our customers,” Cameron wrote.

The post office will open around the fall, he added.

The decision is four months in the making, as the previous Bixby Knolls post office, located at 4580 Atlantic Ave., was shut down in February, causing a stir amongst residents.

According to a Feb. 6 Signal Tribune story, many residents, unsure of the future of the post office in Bixby Knolls, were concerned about how the closure could affect see USPS page 13

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The property at 4462-4470 Atlantic Ave., next to the Marshalls department store, will become the location for a new post office in Bixby Knolls sometime in the fall, according to USPS officials.

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NEWS

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June 26, 2015

Urban agriculture’s new buzz

LB City Council to ease rules on chickens, goats and bees CJ Dablo Staff Writer

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These chickens found a welcome home in Long Beach resident Henry Kurland’s back yard in 2013. The Long Beach City Council voted this week to request a new ordinance that will effectively relax the municipal rules on owning chickens, goats and bees.

Proponents of urban agriculture in Long Beach tasted a new victory at the City Council meeting on June 23.

City councilmembers unanimously approved a recommendation to request a change to the municipal rules governing chickens, goats and bees.

The city attorney will be required to return to the Council with a new ordinance, which will require two readings to be fully passed.

It’s been a long battle for advocates of urban farming. Two years ago, these advocates, who hoped to relax the rules concerning ownership of those creatures, were disappointed when the Long Beach Council did not approve the ordinance.

This time, new councilmembers at the dais were more open to the idea of allowing these particular farm animals in residential back yards.

Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal is one of the major sponsors of the recommendation.

“I think if you look at all of the progress we’ve made in our city over the last decade,” Lowenthal told the Council, “one thing that we can all say that is a theme about the efforts File photo These beehives in Henry Kurland’s back yard were home to thousands of bees that we’ve made is one toward healthin this file photo from 2013. Kurland, president of the Long Beach Beekeepers ier eating, active living and sustainable practices.”

Association, said that the City requested that he move two of his hives off-site The vice mayor explained the proafter a neighbor filed a complaint. posed changes. Under the current ordinance, residents can have up to 20 chickens at least 50 feet away from other one- or two-family homes or 100 feet away from multi-family dwellings without the need for a permit or inspection. The proposed changes allow up to four chickens that must be kept at least 10 feet from any neighboring dwelling and will not need permit or inspection. Owners of five to 10 chickens must keep them at least 35 feet away from neighboring homes and are required to obtain permits and pre-inspections. Owners of 11 to 20 chickens must keep their birds at least 50 feet from neighboring residences and are required to obtain permits and pre-inspections.

Chicken owners must provide an outdoor enclosure and shelter for their birds.

Lowenthal noted that currently residents can have one goat at least 100 feet away from other homes, but these animals are not allowed south of Anaheim Street. The proposed changes will allow two goats, and owners Project4_Layout 1 6/30/14 11:57 AM Page 1 must keep them at least 10 feet away from neighboring homes. Goats must be neutered if they are male, and all goats must be permitted and micro-chipped. Owners must provide an enclosure and shelter which conform to specific requirements. The resee AGRICULTURE page 3 “A Gourmet Gifting & Baking Company”

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Grand opening of Jenni Rivera Park to memorialize LB native

Denny Cristales Editorial Intern

Jenni Rivera will live on in Long Beach with the grand opening of a memorial park dedicated in honor of the famous singer and songwriter.

The event, which will take place at 10am on July 2, will officially open Jenni Rivera Memorial Park, CJ Dablo/Signal Tribune located at 2001 Walnut Ave., with journalist Myrka Henry Kurland and Barbara Sinclair of the Long Beach Beekeepers Association appeared before Dellanos serving as master of ceremonies.

Mayor Robert Garcia called Rivera “a true Long the Long Beach City Council on June 23 to advocate in favor of relaxing the municipal rules on Beach legend.” owning chickens, goats and bees.

“Her music and her many philanthropic contributions touched so many people in our city and around and humane city for animals and people,” the world,” Garcia said. “Naming this park after continued from page 2 Aragon said. “Let’s keep it this way by voting Jenni honors the legacy of one of our city’s most striction against goats kept south of Anaheim against this ordinance. We should not just be inspiring native daughters.”

The Long Beach City Council approved the thinking about sustainability here. I’ve heard Street will also be removed.

There are changes for the beekeepers. that over and over again tonight. We do not park’s name last December after a recommendation Lowenthal said that currently hives must be need to open up Pandora’s Box to more ani- by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee, according kept at least 100 feet away from neighboring mal misery.”

Henry Kurland, president of the Long to city officials. homes, public streets and highways. The hives Councilmembers Dee Andrews, Lena Gonzamust be kept at least 10 feet off the ground. Beach Beekeepers Association, said in an inUnder the proposed change, up to four hives terview that he and his organization have been lez, Suzie Price and Roberto Uranga sponsored the will be required to be kept at least 10 feet from continually advocating for bees. He owns one agenda item.

“Jenni was an inspiration to us all,” Andrews beehive in his back yard. Previously, he had the property line.

Beekeepers will not be required to obtain a owned three beehives, but after a neighbor said. “Her star on the Poly Walk of Fame reminds city permit, but they will need to show proof filed a complaint, the City helped him relo- us to keep reaching for our dreams no matter what of registration with the County. Hives must be cate two of his hives to an area near Willow the circumstances or surroundings may be. By honoring Jenni Rivera with a memorial park, the City of screened so that bees can fly over a six-foot Springs Park.

“I like the idea [that] I can control our food Long Beach is paying tribute to a great citizen of our barrier or be placed at least eight feet above ground level. Water sources must be available source,” Kurland said, adding that his home city who was a remarkable entertainer, inspirational has fruit trees and vegetables that benefit from leader and an amazing ambassador of Long Beach.” for the bees.

The opening ceremony will also include the reSeveral councilmembers asked for clarifica- the bees, which pollinate his garden.

Donna Marykwas shed tears after the Coun- veal of a mural honoring Rivera, and, for Trinidad tion before they voted to support the change.

City staff and officials noted that there will be cil voted in favor of the changes. She had Marin, it’s mostly to showcase his love for his mom.

Marin, first-born son of Rivera and shipping a continued prohibition against ownership of founded Long Beach Grows, an organization dedicated to educating the public about urban manager of Jenni Rivera Enterprises, is working on roosters and against backyard slaughter. the mural, collaborating with Sergio Ramirez and There was some opposition to the proposed agriculture.

“There’s no reason why you can’t love an Daniel Antelo of Wall Dogs, a mural company that changes from animal-rights advocates during the public-comment period. Wendy Aragon of animal and also benefit from what it can offer focuses on large-scale advertisements.

Jenni Rivera Enterprises is funding the mural, the Pet Assistance Foundation, an organiza- us in terms of food,” Marykwas told the Signal which will be 125 feet long. tion that addresses pet overpopulation, warned Tribune.

Marin has honored Rivera before through murals The ordinance is scheduled to come before against the recommended changes to the muduring his personal time, but to have “his little piece nicipal code. the Council within the next month. ✦ of Long Beach” associated with his mom, it’s a spe“Long Beach prides itself on being a safe

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A memorial park dedicated in honor of Long Beach’s Jenni Rivera will have its grand opening at 10am on July 2. The park is located at 2001 Walnut Ave.

cial feeling, he said.

“From a family perspective, anything we can do to push her legacy is awesome,” he said. “ I love working over here and being able to do something for her in a city that she loved so much. That’s something really special.”

A statement from the Rivera family showed gratitude toward the city for the memorial park.

“We are honored and humbled to have a great community asset named after our mother, daughter and sister in the greatest city in the world,” the statement reads. “Jenni always considered herself a chica from Long Beach with pride, no matter how many millions of albums she sold. She always knew she’d return to her hometown. We are forever grateful.”

Marin described his mother’s influence on him.

“As a mother, as a person, the values she instilled was you work hard and what matters is the family,” he said. “She’s my mom, so there’s so many things, but it’s mostly now, coming into my own as a man, I have to really hustle now and take care of my daughter. I think those are the things that are consistently in my mind when I think about her these days.” ✦

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by Neena Strichart

A few weeks ago I wrote my column about my recent trip to Disneyland. In telling the story, I explained that I had gotten tired during my visit to the “Happiest Place on Earth” and how thoughtful it was for the staff at the First-Aid station to give me a quiet and comfortable place to nap.

Since that column ran, I have had several readers comment that they didn’t know it was possible to find a place to rest at Disneyland, and while thanking me, they commented on how much they appreciated the information.

Thinking the topic was closed, I was surprised to receive a call from one of our loyal fans (98-year-old Mildred) who left a message with our sales gal Kathy telling her that she needed my help, or as the caller put it, she needed my “pull” to help her rent a scooter at Disneyland. As Mildred told Kathy, when she called the Anaheim theme park to ask how to reserve a scooter, she was told that she could not reserve one, even though she offered to pre-pay. I believe Mildred said the cost would be $50 for the day. Knowing she couldn’t walk around the park for up to eight hours, and how much she was going to need the scooter, Mildred called the Signal Tribune to see if I could help her.

Hearing the story, I got on the phone and called disability resources at the park. Just as I suspected, the lady on the other end of the phone made it clear that there is no way to reserve a scooter, not even for a woman who is just two years short of 100 years of age– “that’s park policy.” Her only suggestion was to make sure Mildred got to the park early in the day and that if she did she would “probably” be able to rent a scooter, if there was one available. At that point I joined in on Mildred’s frustration and decided to take matters into my own hands and do something drastic. Yes, you guessed it, I turned to my Facebook friends. Here is what I posted: I had a call from a reader. She is more than 90 years old. After reading my column about how nice Steve and I were treated at Disneyland, she hoped I had some “pull” at the happiest place on earth. It seems that she would like to go to Disneyland with her family, however she needs to rent a scooter for herself so she can join in on the fun. When she called Disneyland they told her that the scooters are first-come, first-served.

She is afraid that she will get there to find that all the scooters are already rented. I just called disability services at the park and was told the same thing. Any ideas?

Shortly after posting the message I received five “likes” and eight comments. Although all of the comments were helpful, the one from my former Wilson High School classmate, Rickie, seemed perfect for the situation. Here was her response: My friend Lou works for Scooter 4 U. Jerry is the owner. It is 65.00 per day. My friend or someone else that works there will deliver the scooter to Disneyland for her and pick it up after. The number is 562 697-7725 ask for Jerry. Give him a call. Would love to see this sweet lady get a tour of Disneyland. Scooter 4 U does deliveries to Disneyland almost every day.

Taking Rickie’s advice, I called Jerry and told him the whole story.

He explained that his company does indeed rent and deliver scooters to Disneyland, however, he said that most of those deliveries are to hotels surrounding the park. Further into our conversation he did say that he would be happy to have one of his employees take the scooter directly to the park as long as Mildred would be there ready to receive it. His other request was for Mildred to have the scooter at the entrance of the park before his regular staff heads home for the evening. I didn’t ask for anymore details. I figured I’d give Mildred a call, fill her in on the situation and have her contact Jerry.

Immediately after talking with Jerry at Scooter 4 U, I telephoned Mildred to give her the news. She was surprised to hear that I found a possible solution to her dilemma. During our conversation, she informed me that she had pretty much given up on the idea of a trek through Disneyland, and that her family was going to the park the next morning, without her.

Although Mildred did not make it to Disneyland the summer of 2015, I certainly hope she will later in the year– maybe with the help of Scooter 4 U. She told me that although her body is 98 years old, her “head is still 45.” I believe her.

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Neena R. Strichart

June 26, 2015 COMMENTARY

Fostering jobs for youth and raising minimum wage prudently

By Don Knabe L.A. County Supervisor Fourth District

Earlier [Monday], the Board of Supervisors voted to approve a balanced $27-billion operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Our years of fiscal prudence have paid off, allowing us to address critical issues such as the criminal justice system, our jail facilities and the child welfare system. While the County remains in good financial standing, we need to refocus our efforts on creating jobs locally, especially for those hit hardest by the recession. That is why I asked the interim chief executive officer to identify additional funding in the budget to support our youth jobs program. We are expecting to employ more than 12,000 youths this year, but I believe we should look for ways to expand our efforts and offer young people meaningful work experiences and skill-building opportunities. It’s been said that “small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.” By increasing the available funding for this program, we’ll be able to give even more young adults that same opportunity.

Speaking of jobs, the Board of Supervisors will begin discussions [this week] over raising the minimum wage in unincorporated Los Angeles County to $15 an hour. While I support the idea of creating a minimum wage policy for County employees, I do have concerns about moving forward with a countywide minimum-wage ordinance for a number of reasons.

My first concern is the business reaction to the increased built-in costs. It’s still undetermined how businesses will absorb these new wages. They could freeze hiring, reduce hours, raise prices or even replace workers. Another issue I have is the impact on unemployment. Our studies have shown that a minimum wage increase would not make a positive impact on unemployment, create jobs nor move people out of poverty. My third issue is with indexing the wage increase to inflation or any kind of automatic process. When the great recession struck, we weathered it by working with our unions and agreeing to freeze wages, thereby avoiding layoffs and furloughs. Unlike other jurisdictions, our flexibility enabled us to avoid economic collapse and preserve our safety-net services. If we tie business’s hands with mandated increases, we limit their options in an economic downturn.

Let me be clear: You cannot raise a family on a minimum wage in Los Angeles County. But we must be prudent in how we get there and ensure that we are actually helping those we are trying to support. Placing this entire burden on the backs of business is not the solution, and passing the additional costs on to the consumer is not good public policy either. Let’s be thoughtful and do this right. I do not want to be in a position of making promises we can’t afford to keep.

LETTERS, EMAILS AND WEBSITE COMMENTS

Cory Bilicko/Signal Tribune

The 2010 dragster expo in Bixby Knolls

Putting the brakes on a longtime event

Very disapointing. I believe this event was one-of-a-kind and brought a lot of attention to Bixby Knolls. [“Bixby Knolls car show cancelled this year to expand series of events in 8th District,” Feb. 1, 2013] Not only did you have a wide range of all types of quality cars, you had the one ingredient that others do not have, the “Cackle Fest.” People, including many locals [whom] I had the opportunity to talk with, came to see and hear cars they had only heard about.

The other events you mentioned– art walk, concert in the park and such– are common in almost all cities during the summer.

Although I do not live in or near Long Beach, I do wish you the best for Bixby Knolls.

John Buckley (Website comment)

Clarification

The headline for the June 19 story “Community leaders say BKBIA board’s dissolution to have no real impact” should have referred to that advisory body as a “commission.” The Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association’s board is intact, and the headline was referring to an older advisory commission that is now defunct, as explained in the story.

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June 26, 2015

LB offering financial incentives for restoration of historic properties

As part of the revamped Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program (Mills Act), an economic incentive program for historic properties, the City of Long Beach will host two events to educate the public about how to qualify and apply for tax benefits while also preserving the City’s designated landmarks.

The first event will be a pre-application workshop on Saturday, June 27 at 10:30am at the Long Beach Public Library Lobby, 101 Pacific Ave. The second will be an application workshop on Saturday, July 11 at 1:30pm at the Burnett Neighborhood Library Community Room, 560 E. Hill St. “Reinstating this important program will help to protect the city’s historic sites and provide property owners with substantial savings each year,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “This significant effort reflects our strong commitment to historic preservation and dedication to upholding the rich heritage of Long Beach.”

On Jan. 6, the City Council approved revisions to the Mills Act to provide more opportunities for eligible historic property owners.

The Mills Act is a state program that is administered and implemented by local governments and offers economic incentives to qualifying owners of historic or designated landmark sites upon agreement to rehabilitate, restore and protect their property.

Under the Mills Act contracts, private owners receive tax relief in exchange for proper maintenance and preservation of the historical and architectural character of the property for a revolving 10-year term.

The first workshop will feature an overview of the Mills Act and

Free rock concert on Independence Day open to public The Rock Club–Rock for Vets, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of veterans, at-risk youth and other groups through music instruction, education and mentoring, will host a celebration show on the Fourth of July at the Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave., from 2pm to 5pm.

The three-hour show, which will be free and open to the public, will feature a variety of bands, including Musical Routes, Manny Lagod and the Kolohes and the Rock for Vets Band.

There will also be a roaming magician, raffle prizes and a USA trivia quiz, emceed by Mrs. Long Beach, Regina Cash.

To reserve a table, call (562) 4277966.

Source: The Rock Club

eligibility requirements. It will also include a review of the process for preparing an application and calculating individual property-tax savings. The application workshop will provide more specific information geared toward those interested in proceeding with the application process.

All potential applicants or their representative must attend the first workshop. Mills Act applications are processed once a year, during the application period. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, July 17.

The Mills Act is especially beneficial for recent buyers of historic sites and current owners of historic buildings who have made major improvements to their property, according to city officials. Since going dormant in 2006, review of the City’s Mills Act Program and existing contracts has been underway, in accordance with historic preservation standards and specific contract requirements.

There are currently 34 properties with Mills Act contracts in Long Beach.

For questions regarding the Mills Act, call (562) 570-6288 or email christopher.koontz@longbeach.gov . For additional information about the program, visit lbds.info/millsact . To view a copy of the Historic Preservation Element, visit lbds. info/planning/historic_preservation .

Source: City of LB

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EAT, DRINK AND BE EDUCATED What See, Sip and Savor event Who Hosted by the Historical Society of Long Beach When Friday, June 26 from 6pm to 9pm Where Belmont Heights, 253 Argonne Ave. More Info The event will feature a historical walking tour to five homes in the Belmont Heights area. Wine, hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be available. Tickets are $50 for general admission and $45 for members. All proceeds will support the HSLB’s mission to collect, preserve and present the history of Long Beach. Visit hslb.org or call (562) 4242220.

FUN FOR BOYS AND GIRLS What Jazz concert series Who Hosted by Boys and Girls Clubs of Carson and Long Beach When Friday, June 26 from 7pm to 9pm Where Grand Event Center, 4101 E. Willow St. More Info Jazz enthusiasts and supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs are invited for an evening of jazz music and delicious food and beverages. Mindi Abair, two-time Grammy nominated saxophonist, vocalist and author will perform live. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Carson and Long Beach. Tickets will range from $65 to $150. VIP and table packages are available. Tickets can be purchased at jazzatthegrand.eventbrite.com .

CINEMA IN THE SAND What Movies on the beach Who Hosted by Alfredo’s Beach Club and sponsored by Port of Long Beach When Friday, June 26 at 8pm Where Granada Beach, 5101 E. Ocean Blvd.

More Info “Moonlight Movies on the Beach” will run through Aug. 27. The movie screenings and parking will be free. Snacks and dinner will be sold at the event. Preshow entertainment will take place before every movie. For a schedule of the film screenings, visit alfredosbeachclub. com/seafest-movie .

HIT THE STREETS! What Liver walk Who Hosted by the American Liver Foundation When Saturday, June 27 at 10am Where William Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Ave., Irvine More Info The walk will raise funds to contribute to life-saving research, education and support services for those coping with liver disease and hepatitis. There is no registration fee, but walkers are encouraged to set a personal goal. Each walker who raises $100 or more will earn a 2015 Liver Life Walk T-shirt. Contact Farah Douglas at (310) 670-4624 or at fdouglas@liverfoundation.org .

AARGH! What Pirate invasion and mermaid/fairy festival Who Presented by the Port of Long Beach When Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28 from 10am to 9pm Where Belmont Pier, 15 39th Place More Info The event will feature thousands of costumed pirates, three pirate ships, live bands, craft booths, an interactive kids zone, refreshments, a live performance of Treasure Island and much more. Booths featuring activities like pirate sword making, pirate hats, jellyfish, shell painting, fairy crown and fairy dust making, as well as other fairy and mermaid-like crafting activities, will be included. Admission is free but some activities will require a ticket. Visit alfredosbeachclub.com/seafest-pierdaze or purplepass.com/ piratefairymermaidexperience for tickets.

HAMMING IT UP What Field day Who Hosted by the Associated Radio Amateurs of Long Beach When From Saturday, June 27 at 11am to Sunday, June 28 at 11am Where Recreation Park, 4900 E. 7th St. More Info During the 24-hour-long family-friendly event, Long Beach amateur radio operators will join more than 35,000 other “hams” across the country in a national radio contest to demonstrate emergency communications capabilities. Local high schools McBride and Wilson will be running 10- and 75-meter voice with the assistance of the ARALB. The public will have the opportunity to meet with radio operators and learn how to become a licensed radio operator. Call ARALB Chairperson Jeff Potter at (562) 7568692 or contact him via email at jpotter998@gmail.com .

FIREWORKS IN THE FIFTH What State-of-the-district address Who Hosted by 5th District Councilmember Stacy Mungo When Saturday, June 27 at 6pm Where Pan American Park, 5157 E. Centralia St. More Info The event will include live music, festivities and food. A fireworks display will begin at 9:15pm.

RSVP at docs.google.com/forms/d/1GkHS-mxgDeF3JFE3RKj294JntivVx14t8KpJiFn6qe4/viewform .

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EGGS WITH THE ELKS What Monthly breakfast Who Hosted by Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge Where Elks Lodge, 16426 Bellflower Blvd.

When Sunday, June 28 from 8am to noon More Info Breakfast will be open to the public at $6.50 per person. The meal will include eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee.

MUSIC IN THE AIR What Free concert Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site When Sunday, June 28 from 5:30pm to 7pm Where Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd. More Info The first of three free summer concerts titled “Back to the 50’s” will feature The Smokin’ Cobras performing rock ‘n’ roll music from the 1950s to commemorate the Rancho’s transfer from private to public ownership in 1955. Call (562) 206-2040.

COPS ON TOP What 47th Annual Long Beach police awards ceremony Who Hosted by Long Beach Police Department and Long Beach Police Foundation When Tuesday, June 30 with a 3:30pm reception and 5pm ceremony Where Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St. More Info The family-friendly event will honor police department employees as well as regular citizens who have distinguished themselves during the past year with their heroism and dedication to community safety. Refreshments will be served. Admission to the ceremony is free but reservations are required.

Contact the LBPF at (562) 343-5111 or visit lbpolicefoundation.org .

WILLING AND ABLE What Peer counseling and “stepping stones to employment” training Who Hosted by Disabled Resources Center Inc. When Tuesday, July 7 from 1:30pm to 3pm Where 2750 E. Spring St., Suite #100 More Info The training will focus on interpersonal communication skills, disability etiquette, conflict resolution and can be used in a variety of work, volunteer and personal applications. A certificate will be awarded upon completion. Call Andrew Swinton, peer support and independent living skills coordinator, at (562) 427-1000 Ext. 23 or visit drcinc.org .

MAKING ENGLISH TEACHERS PROUD What Literary Society book club meeting Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association When Wednesday, July 8 at 7pm Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave. More Info The event will discuss the Gustave Flaubert novel Madame Bovary. The public is welcome to attend and encouraged to read the book beforehand. Refreshments will be provided. Call the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association at (562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .

SPOKES-PEOPLE What Bike skills classes Who Sponsored by Metro LA and LA County Bicycle Coalition When Saturday, July 11 from 9am to 1pm Where 9th District Council office, 6509 Gundry Ave. More Info Long Beach residents Kellie and David Morris will teach free basic and advanced classes throughout the summer. Participants must register beforehand at la-bike.org/bicyclesafetyclasses . Call Kellie at (626) 482-9525.

SAFETY FIRST What Safety event Who Hosted by 3rd District Councilmember Suzie Price When Saturday, July 11 from noon to 3pm Where Recreation Park Community Center, 4900 E. 7th St. More Info The event will allow residents to gather first-hand knowledge from industry professionals about how to keep themselves and their families safe from property-related crimes and identity theft. Topics will include crime trends, identity, fraud protection, Internet banking safety, car-seat safety and how to choose quality door locks and DIY security cameras. The Long Beach Police Officers Association and Price will provide lunch.Various information booths will be available as resources for residents. Visit suzieAprice.com .

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

11:08pm Non-injury hit-and-run 4800 block Pacific Ave.

Thursday, June 18 12:01pm Battery 1800 block Chestnut Ave.

Saturday, June 20 12:46am Non-injury hit-and-run 2300 block Pacific Ave.

4:19pm Stolen vehicle recovered 4300 block Atlantic Ave.

8:31am Robbery–person Smith Pl./Orange Ave.

5:34pm Auto burglary Magnolia Ave./W. PCH

5pm Grand theft–motor vehicle 2400 block Daisy Ave.

10:57pm Battery 2100 block Elm Ave.

6:14pm Residential burglary 200 block E. Burnett St.

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Friday, June 19 7am Grand theft–motor vehicle 300 block E. 19th St. 12:42pm Auto burglary 1100 block Andrews Dr.

2:44pm Non-injury hit-and-run 3800 block Atlantic Ave.

7:02pm Stolen vehicle recovered 2400 block Long Beach Blvd.

8:53pm Residential burglary 2100 block Long Beach Blvd.

Daisy Ave./W. Hill St.

Long Beach Blvd./E. Willow St.

9:13am Auto burglary 2800 block Long Beach Blvd.

12:33pm Auto burglary 800 block E. Bixby Rd.

9:39am Grand theft–property 2800 block Long Beach blvd.

5:39pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2300 block Locust Ave.

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Sunday, June 21 12:12am Robbery–person 1900 block E. PCH 7:52am Robbery–person

6:51pm Battery 1800 block Cerritos Ave. 9:39pm Battery 100 block W. PCH

Monday, June 22 7:02am Grand theft–property 2800 block Atlantic Ave. 12:32pm Robbery–commercial 100 block E. Willow St. 2:30pm Grand theft–person W. Hill St./Chestnut Ave.

5pm Grand theft–motor vehicle E. PCH/Lemon Ave. 5:27pm Battery 900 block E. Carson St. 7pm Grand theft–motor vehicle 1100 block E. PCH 8:26pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2400 block Cedar Ave.

Saturday, June 20 11:40am Stolen vehicle recovered 2100 block Kelly Dr.

7:41pm Battery Olive Ave./E. PCH

3:52pm Injury hit-and-run E. 27th St./Cherry Ave.

Wednesday, June 24 1:08am Residential burglary 400 block W. PCH 1:13am Murder 1100 block E. 21st St. 5:08am Auto burglary 2100 block Long Beach Blvd.

8:03am Auto burglary 3400 block Walnut Ave. 2:17pm Battery 500 block Rhea St. 3:30pm Grand theft–motor vehicle Walnut Ave./E. 20th St. 5:12pm Battery 300 block E. 20th St. 8:11pm Battery 1800 block Chestnut Ave. 11:15pm DUI Grisham Ave./W. 47th St. (suspect taken into custody)

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California Ave./E. 32nd St. (suspect taken into custody) 11:18am Non-injury hit-and-run 900 block E. Spring St. 2:29pm Commercial burglary–$950 or less 900 block E. 33rd St. 6:39pm Unauthorized use of ID–obtain credit/goods 1800 block Temple Ave. 10:30pm Grand theft–$950 or less 700 block E. Spring St. Wednesday, June 24 1:34am Grand theft–motor vehicle 3100 block E. PCH (suspect taken into custody) 12:22pm Non-injury hit-and-run 900 block E. 33rd St.

10pm Auto burglary 3000 block California Ave.

12:29pm Identity theft 2300 block Jeans Ct.

Friday, June 19 7:59am Grand theft–motor vehicle 2400 block California Ave.

12:51pm Grand theft–$950 or less 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect taken into custody)

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June 26, 2015

Life

Imitating Cory Bilicko

Posing questions to local artist Brianna Miller Brianna Miller is among the half-dozen contemporary artists whose work ranges in style from sculpture to paint, and from the surreal and the abstract to the more realist approach, in an exhibit at 4th Street Vine, 2142 E. 4th St. through Friday, Aug. 28. The show, entitled Plagues and Pleasures, is inspired by a quote by poet Rainer Maria Rilke: “Don’t take my devils away, because my angels may flee too.”

According to the show’s curator, Sarah Abramson, both good and evil are necessary for survival, each side of the spectrum being equally vital. Miller’s take on good versus evil seems more personal, and perhaps more esoteric, than literal.

What interests you about the theme of Plagues and Pleasures?

In relation to my work, I feel that the theme of Plagues and Pleasures is reflected through the constant presence of both abject imagery and happy rainbows. This odd fusion of contradictory elements is an aesthetic that I am nat-

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urally drawn to, and I find myself instinctually using a hybrid of abstraction and absurdity during my fluid creative thought. I’m not too concerned with finding a balance of “the good” and “the bad” necessarily but rather embracing the strange beauty of surreal thoughts through a visual exploration of the mysterious abyss within my mind.

How would you describe yourself and what you do as an artist?

My most recent body of work reflects the idea of “becoming” in regard to the morphing visual aesthetic present in my art. Similar to life, my creative work is rarely fixed; instead, I find comfort in exploring various territories both conceptually and perceivably. Though my

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work may take different forms, constant themes include questioning reality, altering the norm and attempting to understand complicated ideology via kooky, mind-inspired imagery. I create visual systems of thought to convey ideas dependent on the activity of my color-saturated mental landscape. With my three-eyed, open-minded (literally) and curious “human” figures, I aim to look at everyday notions in an unusual way– different to the way we tend to blindly accept our surroundings. I strive to push the limits of what can be easily described and defined. I attempt to suspend all beliefs that we observe on a daily basis in order to achieve maximum interpretation of the corporeal and cognitive realm.

What do you try to achieve with your art?

Heightened consciousness, human connectivity, enlightened awareness and creative illumination.

Does your artistic life ever get lonely?

If so, what do you do to counteract it?

I listen to Roy Orbison.

How do you feel when people ask you to explain the meaning of your art?

I am more interested in hearing about different interpretations people have when viewing my artwork. Diversity in meaning is one of my favorite aspects of displaying my pieces; observing how others are affected by my pieces and noticing the differences [or] similarities present in their creative critiques. Instead of telling people a meaning, I enjoy having conversations based

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on various inspired themes.

Have you ever been banned or censored to any degree as an artist? If so, how did you react?

In first grade, I was suspended from school for putting a hurtful note in the class mailbox. Included in this note was a drawing of a large man with his pants down, exposing his fuzzy buttocks.

This note was meant to be delivered to school bully David. Unfortunately, it never was delivered, and I was caught in the act, having signed it with my full name and class number. My reaction to this situation involved crying and denying– an appropriate response for a 6-year-old who was outed for doodling a disturbingly detailed mooning. This

was my earliest experience of being censored as an artist, and, because of this ban, David was never able to see my anger-inspired, butt-centric masterpiece.

If you met a 5-year-old who expressed interest in being an artist, what advice would you give him or her?

Don’t put suggestive letters in the class mailbox and instead, give your drawing of a hairy ass directly to the intended recipient.

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Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud announced Monday the results of an independent peer review from 2012 to 2014 that shows the office achieved the highest possible standards of performance in government auditing.

This is the third consecutive review that found the office’s internal operations met national standards, ensuring work is reliable and credible, according to Meghan King, communications officer for the City Auditor’s office.

Since taking office in 2006, Doud vowed to follow Government Auditing Standards, which provide a framework for conducting audits with competence, integrity and objectivity, according to King.

Audit organizations following these standards require a peer review every three years to ensure work is adhering to established policies and procedures. This distinction assures the public that the office provides fair reviews of city operations and spending during a time

when it is critical that taxpayer dollars are monitored for appropriate and honest use, according to King.

Prior to Doud assuming the position, the office did not undergo peer reviews.

“I made a commitment to the public that the office would follow the standards and undergo regular peer reviews,” she said. “Just as we conduct audits to promote accountability and transparency within the city, the independent panel of auditors review our work and hold us accountable to following the rigorous standards.”

In addition to finding that the office meets the standards, the peer review panel noted areas in which it excels.

The panel recognized the office’s effort to ensure audit work is accurate by following quality-control policies and procedures.

It also commended its communication to the public through its website and the MyAuditor

app, from which residents can access reports, see what projects the office is working on and report fraud.

Doud noted that through preparation and participation of the peer-review process over the past nine years, the office has shown continuous improvement and value as it builds quality control processes used during audits.

Every staff member knows and follows standards regarding work quality, according to King.

“I am honored to work with a staff dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards,” Doud said. “We are committed to continuous improvement in our office as we strive for excellence citywide.”

The peer-review report can be viewed at CityAuditorLauraDoud.com/peer-review.shtml .

Source: Doud’s office

62-year-old female killed after being struck by car A 62-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a car Tuesday while crossing southbound on Pacific Coast Highway, east of Lemon Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

At approximately 9:02pm, officers from the LBPD were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Lemon Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and

a pedestrian.

Officers discovered a female pedestrian who had sustained major injuries. They provided first aid until the arrival of Long Beach Fire Department paramedics, who transported her to a local hospital.

She died from her injuries approximately three hours after the collision, according to officials.

The preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian was crossing southbound on Pacific Coast

Highway, east of Lemon Avenue.

As she was crossing, she was struck by a 2002 Hyundai Sonata traveling eastbound on Pacific Coast Highway.

The driver of the Hyundai, a 36-year-old resident of Long Beach, remained at the scene and was interviewed by officials and later released.

The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld at this time pending notification of next of kin.

Those with information regarding the collision can contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Steve Fox at (562) 570-7355.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA, plus the tip, to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .

Source: LBPD

June 26, 2015

Signal Hill woman killed by gunfire in LB A 21-year-old female struck by gunfire died from her injuries Wednesday, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

The shooting took place in the alley between Orange and Lemon avenues, north of 21st Street. The victim has been identified as Alicia Faith Todd of Signal Hill.

LBPD officers were dispatched at approximately 1:13am to the 1100 block of E. 21st Street regarding a subject down in the alley.

When officers arrived, they found the victim had been struck by gunfire in the upper torso. Long Beach Fire Department paramedics responded and determined the victim deceased at the scene.

The preliminary investigation determined that the calling party had heard gunshots around midnight but did not call the police until the female was found in the alley.

No suspect information is available at this time, and a motive for the shooting is unknown, according to officials.

Those with information regarding the incident can contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Teryl Hubert and Oscar Valenzuela at (562) 570-7244.

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

Source: LBPD

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At about 8:45am, LBPD officers were dispatched to the area regarding a shooting call. Upon arrival, they located a victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso.

Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded and determined him dead at the scene. The victim had been identified as Douglas Wilson of Long Beach.

The SWAT team responded to assist with the search of a nearby residence, according to police. Residents were evacuated during the tactical operation. A suspect was not located.

No one is in custody, and no suspect information is available, according to LBPD. A motive for the shooting is unknown, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Those with information regarding this incident can contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Hugo Cortes and Oscar Valenzuela at (562) 570-7244.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA, plus the tip, to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .

Source: LBPD

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With record low rainfall reducing the amount of polluted runoff going into the seas, water quality improved again at Los Angeles County beaches last year, including Alamitos Bay in Long Beach.

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Southern California beach-goers heading to the shore this summer have an unusual force to thank in part for improved water quality– historic drought.

With record low rainfall reducing the amount of polluted runoff funneled into the seas, water quality improved yet again at Los Angeles County beaches last year, according to Heal the Bay’s 25th annual Beach Report Card, which the environmental group released this week.

Heal the Bay analysts assigned A-to-F letter grades to 92 beaches in L.A. County for three reporting periods in the 2014-2015 report, based on levels of weekly bacterial pollution.

Some 94 percent of beaches received A or B grades for the high-traffic summer period (April to October 2014), a 4-percent improvement from last year’s grades. The 94-percent figure also marks a 10-percent gain from the county’s summer average for the previous five years.

While ongoing drought plays a significant role in improved grades, storm-drain diversions and other enhanced infrastructure also have paid dividends at chronically troubled beaches. Popular but historically failing beaches at Avalon Harbor in Catalina and Doheny Beach in Orange County, for example, now regularly receive A or B grades because of multi-million dollar investment in pol-

lution-abatement measures, according to Heal the Bay. While the news is encouraging, Los Angeles County still leads the state in the number of beaches with poor water quality. Overall, one in 13 L.A. County beaches received grades of C or lower during the busy summer season.

The news is worse during wet weather, when nearly half of the beaches received an F grade. The growing public health risk is troubling for the region’s sizeable number of year-round surfers, divers and other ocean-users, according to the organization.

According to the report, Long Beach continues to show improved beach-water quality.

L.A. County is home to three of the 10 locales listed on Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Bummer List, which ranks the most polluted beaches in the state.

Mothers Beach in Marina del Rey and Cabrillo Beach harborside in San Pedro, both enclosed sites with poor circulation, came in at No. 2 and 9 on the Bummer List, respectively. The beach at Santa Monica Pier, which has grappled with poor water quality for years despite numerous remediation projects, entered the list at No. 6.

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Hilltop area to be closed to vehicular traffic for Fourth of July The hilltop area of Signal Hill will be closed to all non-residential vehicular traffic on the Fourth of July holiday beginning at 6pm, according to the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD). Because hilltop space is limited, residents planning to have parties are advised to inform their guests to arrive early in order to obtain a parking space, according to SHPD.

Signs will be posted in areas that will be closed, and parking violations will be enforced.

Additionally, the possession, sale or discharge of any type of fireworks, including those considered “safe and sane,” are prohibited within the city of Signal Hill, and the SHPD has announced that violations will be enforced.

Hilltop residents planning to

have a party on the Fourth of July should contact Sgt. R. Cravens at rcravens@signalhillpd.org or Sr. Officer A. Gabaldon at agabaldon@signalhillpd.org for information regarding hilltop access for their guests.

For more information, call (562) 989-7200.

Source: SHPD

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Long Beach designated as ‘Playful City USA’ community

The City of Long Beach this week was named a 2015 “Playful City USA,” a national designation that honors cities and towns for creating more playable, kid-friendly communities, according to city officials.

Playful City USA is sponsored by KaBOOM!, a nonprofit organization that helps communities build playgrounds for children, and the Humana Foundation.

“I’m proud that Long Beach has earned this recognition, and I want to thank our outstanding Parks, Recreation & Marine Department for all their hard work and leadership,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “We are going to continue to make our city more playable every year, with new parks and playgrounds, safe streets, skate parks and an abundance of recreational opportunities.”

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“Playability is crucial to the success of our future communities, and we are proud of the work these cities and leaders are doing to provide a better quality of life for all residents, and especially families,” said KaBOOM! President James Siegal. “Play provides a competitive advantage for cities looking to attract and retain residents. With these esteemed leaders, and our friends and partners across the country, we continue to prioritize play for all kids.”

To learn more about these cities, see the full list of the 241 communities named 2015 Playful City USA honorees, or to gather more information on the Playful City USA program, visit playfulcityusa.org .

Source: City of LB

Japanese Cultural Center to host summer festival

The Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center, 1766 Seabright Ave., will host its annual summer festival on Saturday, June 27, from 3pm to 9pm and on Sunday, June 28, from 3pm to 8pm.

The festival, which is open to the public, features Ikenobo ikebana flower arranging, calligraphy, and martial-arts demonstrations of kendo, judo and karate.

Food will include beef and chicken teriyaki, chirashi sushi, spam musubi,

curry gohan, udon, shaved ice, hot dogs, chili dogs, chili rice and more.

There will also be games for kids.

Events are scheduled as follows: Saturday– 6pm, judo; 6:30pm, Ondo; 7:30pm, Taiko; 8pm, Hula/Hawaiian entertainment Sunday– 6pm, karate; 6:30pm, Ondo; 7:30pm, Kendo For more information, call Amy Tsubokawa at (562) 860-1594.

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Police seeking public’s help identifying financial-crime suspect The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a man suspected of using fraudulent documentation to acquire a loan.

On Tuesday, June 2, the suspect applied for an auto loan with a lending company located in central Long Beach. He used an altered Department of Motor Vehicles certificate of title form, along with fraudulent documents including a driver’s license, utility bill, proof of insurance and pay stubs. He also used an unsuspecting victim’s name, date of birth and Social Security number, according to police.

He was able to obtain a $15,000 loan under these false pretenses, and, once the loan was approved, he went to a money-transfer business in Torrance and received the loan proceeds in cash.

The man is suspected of committing multiple felony crimes, including identity theft, forgery, perjury, conspiracy, grand theft and burglary.

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Courtesy LBPD

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the man pictured is suspected of using fraudulent documentation to acquire an auto loan, and police are seeking the public’s help in locating him.

pictured or have information regarding the incident are urged to contact Long Beach Police Financial Crimes Detective Dominick Scaccia at (562) 570-7391. Anonymous tips may be

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

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Plane crashes on fence line at Long Beach Airport

The pilot of a small aircraft sustained minor injuries on June 18 after the plane crashed on the perimeter fence at Long Beach Airport (LGB).

The single-engine Beechcraft was resting on the fence when Long Beach firefighters reached the pilot, according to Jacob Heflin, public-information officer for the Long Beach Fire Department, who issued a press release on the accident the same day.

The pilot was transported to a local trauma center for further evaluation and treatment, Heflin said, adding that a second individual driving a vehicle nearby was struck by debris caused by the incident.

The driver was examined by paramedics and did not require further medical treatment.

The aircraft accident caused a small aviation fuel leak that firefighters controlled, and it did not pose a hazard risk, Heflin said.

The incident occurred on southbound Lakewood Boulevard, approximately 300 yards south of Conant Street.

Soon after the accident, the airport resumed normal operations.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

On June 24, Stephanie Montuya-Morisky, airport public affairs officer for LGB, told the Signal Tribune that there was no further information available.

“The NTSB is investigating the incident,” Montuya-Morisky said.

“They usually complete the investigation in about a year.”

Source: LBPD

Long Beach Memorial hires new CEO

MemorialCare Health System, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange counties, announced that John Bishop has been appointed CEO of three hospitals.

Bishop immediately assumes the responsibilities at Long Beach Memorial, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach (Miller Children’s) and Community Hospital Long Beach, succeeding former CEO Diana Hendel.

“We selected an outstanding individual with a demonstrated track record of success within MemorialCare as the new leader for our Long Beach hospitals,” said Barry Arbuckle, president and CEO of MemorialCare Health System. “John is a strategic, engaged and innovative leader with extensive experience in executive management and finance.

“That breadth of knowledge, combined with John’s leadership in all aspects of health care delivery– from inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings to physician groups, health plans and community-based care– makes him the perfect choice to lead our Long Beach hospitals and programs.”

Bishop has been an executive with MemorialCare Health System since 2004. He started at MemorialCare as CFO of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills and San Clemente following 12 years as a certified public accountant with Ernst & Young and other hospitals in the area.

In 2009, he joined the Long Beach executive management team as CFO of Long Beach Memorial, Miller Children’s, Community

Hospital and Seaside Health Plan and oversaw financial operations of Memorial Medical Center Foundation, a philanthropic support organization for the three hospitals.

“I am both honored and humbled to be appointed CEO of MemorialCare’s Long Beach hospitals,” Bishop said. “We have a long history of providing outstanding care to our communities and my commitment and challenge is to improve the health care experience we provide to our patients and their families every day.

“The healthcare industry is facing unprecedented challenges. We will continue to transform health care in our communities through collaboration with our physicians, nurses, support staff and community, who support us in offering the highest quality and most compassionate care. My goal is to guide our organization on a path that maximizes the value we provide and results in a surrounding community that is as healthy as it can be.”

Bishop was selected after an interview process that included meetings with members of the MemorialCare, Long Beach Memorial and Miller Children’s governing boards and with medical and executive leadership.

“Over the course of our interviews, we heard overwhelming support for an internal appointment,” said Tammie Brailsford, MemorialCare Health System COO, “someone who would honor the achievements and time-honored traditions at Long Beach Memorial and who has the strength, courage and drive

to make the shifts required during these transformational times. That person is John. [He] was identified early on in his tenure at MemorialCare, through its nationally recognized Leadership Academy that allows us to identify and cultivate leaders from within.

“With his sincere passion for patients and families, quality and value, he understands our quest to create value in all that we do. John has helped lead our nationally recognized organization to expand services beyond the hospital walls and make a tremendous difference in the health and well-being of the communities served.”

Among Bishop’s priorities, he will: lead growth in key centers of clinical excellence; strengthen relationships and opportunities with physicians; enhance the work environment to benefit all employees; maximize the experience of patients and families; replace the CFO position; oversee the addition of convenient, community-based outpatient centers; and pursue a strategy to advance Miller Children’s in Southern California, according to MemorialCare.

Bishop has served as treasurer of California Children’s Hospital Association, speaks on healthcare topics and was named among the Nation’s Top CFOs in Health Care

by Becker’s Hospital Review.

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ing closely with the talented leadership throughout MemorialCare Health System to ensure that our Long Beach hospitals and community-based programs and services continue to realize their extraordinary potential.”

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want to do this thing– I don’t know what to name it,’ so we had a lot of different names, and he ended up naming it Pow! Wow!, from one of the comic-book inspired pieces in the original show.”

Hadar said the duo began working on Pow! Wow! in 2010 and had their first event in 2011.

“Back then, it was just a small warehouse show in a gallery,” Hadar said. “We weren’t even doing any murals then. It just kind of exploded into this monster.”

Hadar said he is “ecstatic” about how the event has taken off.

“We’re not just creating murals, we’re creating culture,” he said.

“All these artists we bring together, a lot of them become lifelong friends. So many times we hear, ‘I knew so-and-so by email, but I never got to meet him, and now we’re best friends.’ So, that’s what we’re all about– this big family that we’re building, this big network, spreading it around the world.”

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The Dolly Varden Hotel in downtown Long Beach is the site for one of several Pow! Wow! murals that are being created this week in Long Beach.

afi, an artist from Paris, France, was also among those creative individuals at Tuesday’s preview, and, when asked her last name, declared, “No-

body cares about that!”

When asked how the Pow! Wow! folks found out about her work, her answer was simple– “I’m famous!”

Fafi, who will be creating an art piece outside Lyon’s Art Supply downtown, had worked on the Hawaii edition of Pow! Wow! a few months ago and was invited to participate in this week’s festivities, as well as the upcoming version in Tokyo. Although, during the preview event Tuesday, she didn’t yet know for certain exactly which ones she would be bringing to life in her work, she did know her creation would involve the characters that comprise her trademark.

“I’m going to do an installation with flowers and the cut-out pieces of my characters,” she said, adding that, in Hawaii, she had created a similar piece, from which spectators would steal objects. “They steal the characters, and I don’t care,” she said. “It’s part of the game.”

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eanwhile, uptown in Bixby Knolls, the Expo Arts Center on

Atlantic Avenue is getting the street-art treatment from a more local artist– Push, a Los Angeles native.

This week, he is creating an abstract mural on the north side of the building, and Blair Cohn, executive director of the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association, which is located just inside, is pleased with that approach.

“It’s an abstract design, so it’s all criss-crosses and stuff, so he’s just putting all his lines in right now,” Cohn said Tuesday afternoon, adding that Push is painting the mural alone. “He’s got a guy here taking pictures of him– documenting it, like a time-lapse kind of thing– but he’s a one-man show.”

Cohn said he first heard about Pow! Wow! coming to Long Beach a few months ago and was very excited about it. Originally, the north-side wall of the Expo was going to feature large-scale photos, but, upon getting news of the mural, Cohn decided to starch those images inside the building’s lobby

instead.

“Then we got more bang for the buck, because we were able to save that exhibit and reserve the wall for [the mural],” he said. “By having the mural there, it’s all part of the big plan of transforming this building into the iconic building of the neighborhood– obviously, the art center for the neighborhood and community space. With the artist doing that side and then the Boy Scouts helping on the façade, and us going to repaint soon, the building will start to transform into the way we want it to. Really, that’s our goal– to make it the iconic building in Bixby Knolls.”

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round 7:00 Wednesday night, the sun was still glaring against the starkwhite wall of the Expo, where Push was filling in his geometric shapes with red paint. He had an extra piece of clothing wrapped around his neck to block the harsh, early-summer sunlight as he worked. see MURALS page 13

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Los Angeles artist Push is creating an abstract mural on the north-side wall of the Expo Arts Center in Bixby Knolls this week.

the service they had relied on for so long. Part of the problem was convenience. Residents had grown accustomed to the post office’s 24-hour schedule and services.

U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal expressed disappointment at the lack of notice provided to his office and residents, adding that he had contacted the USPS directly last summer to “vehemently advocate for the Bixby Knolls location remaining open” but was told at that time that the Bixby Knolls post office was not being studied for closure.

Another problem was the proposed alternative the USPS recommended on Market Street.

Described by Bixby Knolls resident Beverly Austin as a “hole in the wall post office,” the office at Market Street had been criticized by residents for its lack of safety and limited hours during a committee meeting in February.

During that event, about 100 residents gathered to voice their support

for a post office in Bixby Knolls.

Additional concerns were also addressed about the Market Street area, including lack of accessibility available to those with disabilities and difficulty in finding the location.

Now that a post office location has been identified for the area, elected officials are praising the USPS for its efforts.

Al Austin, councilmember in the 8th district, which encompasses Bixby Knolls, commended the postal service for its decision.

“I appreciate the postal service following up on their commitment

to open a new location in the Bixby Knolls area as soon as possible,” Austin said. “This site was the preferred choice of the vast majority of residents who commented on the proposed locations.”

Lowenthal echoed Austin’s statements, expressing satisfaction with the new location.

“I’m pleased that the USPS has listened to input from the community in selecting a location that appears to be the community’s first choice,” he said, “and I look forward to their continued quick action to open the new location.” ✦

Cohn said that, initially, he was a bit concerned about what the subject matter of the mural would be, considering where the Expo Arts Center is located.

“At first, my only concern was, ‘Which artist would they assign?”

Cohn said. “We had talked about how we’re right in the middle of a bedroom community and we couldn’t have any design that was way too far out there that would be offensive at all to the neighborhood.

We obviously don’t want a woman in a bikini holding a machine gun– nothing too crazy-street-art like that. When we saw that it would be abstract, we said it’s perfect because it really matches the style and goes with the architecture. It’s just colorful and bright and, I think, really is a perfect match for right here.” ✦

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similar,” he explained. “It’ll probably be bigger chunks.”

When asked his age, Push initially paused to think, then said 38, almost in the form of a question.

“Too old,” he said with a chuckle.

“Too old to be doing this. I was just thinking today, ‘What 38-year-old would be doing this right now?’

It’s so hot, and my body’s just like ‘aah.’”

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In marked contrast to the other artists involved in Long Beach’s version of Pow! Wow!, Push is, by nature, reserved and even reluctant to be interviewed, even for a print story. However, with a bit of journalistic nudging, he was willing to open up a bit about his mural. Considering the expansive wall space, which is 35 feet by 100 feet, and the fact that he is working solo, it’s hard to fathom how he might be finished by the Friday deadline.

And there’s one more thing.

“I started yesterday,” he said. “I got here a day late.”

Perhaps the fact that his design is indeed abstract will work in his favor, since there is often a freedom to such work.

“I just kind of made a grid and picked shapes that I wanted to do,” he said. “I couldn’t just do these shapes out of nowhere, just so random, [so] they’re all in somewhat of a pattern.”

Push, a self-taught artist, said he’ll be including about 12 different colors in the mural, using spray paint and rolling paint. That evening, he had about one half of the mural sketched out, while the other side was still blank.

“It’s not going to be a continuation [on that side], but it will be

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Also except from a portion of said land, all oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances in, under and/ or that may be produced from a depth below 100 feet from the surface of said property, or any part thereof, but provided further that such reservation shall not entitle the said grantor, his heirs or assigns, to the use of or rights in or to any portion of the surface of said property to a depth of 100 feet below the surface thereof, as reserved by Joe S. Bruce and Lynn Bruce, husband and wife, in deed recorded August 9, 1963 as Instrument No. 809. B) Unit 26 as defined and delineated on the above referenced Condominium Plan. A.P.N.: 7215-003-049 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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

June 26, 2015 should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site www.salestrack.tdsf.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2014-03892. 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. This Firm Is Attempting To Collect A Debt. Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose. Date: 5/28/2015 Integrated Lender Services, Inc. a Delaware corporation, as Trustee 2411 West La Palma Avenue, Suite 350 - Bldg. 1 Anaheim, California 92801 (800) 2328787 For Sale Information please call: 888-988-6736 Michael Reagan, Trustee Sales Officer TAC: 973113 PUB: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/15 TST4944

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 150299-11 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/8/2009. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of 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 below. 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, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: ROGELIO SALAS, AND LILIANA SALAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 5/26/2009 as Instrument No. 20090770660 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3373-3375 BRAYTON AVENUE SIGNAL HILL, CA A.P.N.: 7148-016-025 Date of Sale: 7/9/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $312,612.99, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-029911. 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: 6/10/2015 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 Auction.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer NPP0249450 To: SIGNAL TRIBUNE 06/12/2015, 06/19/2015, 06/26/2015

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Cubberley sixth-grader wins So Cal Jeopardy tournament New book tells story of Long Beach, its port

Photo by Paige Case

Jacob Bower, Gavin Rissling and Caleb Marsh compete in the June 13 Southern California Jeopardy tournament on June 13 at Hamilton Middle School in Long Beach.

Dominating students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade, Jacob Bower, a Cubberley K-8 School sixth-grader, won the 2014-15 Southern California Jeopardy tournament, which took place June 13 at Hamilton Middle School in Long Beach. Bower was the first sixth-grader to win the honor, beating out school champions from nine other Southern California schools, according to Jim Birge, who organizes the events. The runner-up was also a sixth-grader– Caleb Marsh of Hughes Middle School. Gavin Rissling, a seventh-grader from St. Edward Parish School in Dana Point, placed third in the tournament.

The Final Jeopardy category was “Recent News.” The final clue was: “On March 19, the environmentally sensitive coastline of this Southern California city fell victim to a 100,000-gallon oil spill.”

Only Bower replied with, “What is Santa Barbara?” thus earning him the title.

Birge said there are many schools looking for sponsors, and he asks that any businesses, individuals or estates interested in sponsoring a school’s Jeopardy tournament contact him at (562) 599-9073 or jimthejeopardyguy@yahoo.com .

Port Town– a new history of how the people of Long Beach built, defended and profited from their port– is now available in e-book and paperback formats, the Port of Long Beach announced this week.

Written by maritime journalists George and Carmela Cunningham, the book debuted on June 20 at the Long Beach Public Library Foundation’s 12th annual “Grape Expectations” benefit fundraiser.

Port Town is available in Kindle and paperback versions on Amazon. The Kindle version is $1.99, and the paperback is $11.89.

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