Signal Tribune March 31, 2017

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Global trade, infrastructure predicted to increase in 2017

Rosie the Riveter Rose planted in LB park ceremony U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal honors all ‘Rosies’ following National Rosie the Riveter Day designation

by Congress.

The Port of LB’s annual Pulse of the Ports event provided an update on recent shipping matters.

Anita W. Harris Staff Writer

Denny Cristales Editorial Assistant

The Port of Long Beach’s 13th Annual Pulse of the Ports forecast event on Wednesday at the Long Beach Convention Center revealed a projected increase in international trade in 2017 and a continued focus on infrastructure projects in spite of domestic economic challenges.

The Pulse of the Ports featured a panel of experts who provided information on trends in global shipping and its impact on the Port of Long Beach.

Hundreds of people attended and watched a live webcast of the event.

Mario Moreno, a senior economist with IHS Maritime & Trade and who presented about U.S.-Asia container trade, said imports from Asia will increase by nearly 7 percent this year. He also said that U.S. container exports to Asia will rise 1.3 percent off the heels of improving demand, and that the overall U.S. economy will increase an estimated 2.3 percent.

John Zarrella, a sales manager with Preferred Freezer Services, said there is an issue of product weight– an overweight container in California can be loaded with about 54,000 pounds of gross-product weight, while Hong Kong, for example, can accept products with over 60,000 pounds of weight. The shortage could be frustrating for the customer overseas and could drive business to competitive countries, Zarrella said. He added there is a need to also address port-labor issues.

In spite of the problems he presented, he projected an increase in international business in 2017.

Ken O’Brien, chief operating officer with Gemimi Shippers Group, noted that the U.S.’s trade and regulatory policies are in a state of change. This change and pending see PORTS page 11

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Courtesy Stacy McDaniel

In a first-reading vote, the Long Beach City Council passed an ordinance on March 21 that will place new development standards over how homes will be built in the unique Los Cerritos residential zone known as “R-1-L.” City leaders approved new development standards in response to resident concerns over mansionization, in which new-home construction or new remodeling projects have created mega-sized houses that could overshadow their neighbors.

LB City Council to settle mansionization issue New development standards in Los Cerritos’s unique neighborhood may be finalized next week.

CJ Dablo Staff Writer

The Long Beach City Council is closer to ending the debate over property owner-rights and what defines a “McMansion” in the Los Cerrritos/Virginia Country Club neighborhoods. In a first-reading vote on March 21, the council approved numerous changes to developmental standards affecting one specific zone in the unique residential area. The second and final reading of the ordinance outlining the development standards will take place on Tuesday, April 4.

The debate is expected to end after more than 18 months of fiery controversy, a few rounds of public meetings, petitions and even a moratorium on construction that started in September 2015 and concludes this week.

At the heart of the debate are those McMansions or the “mega” homes that often overshadow

smaller adjacent houses. Los Cerritos residents signed a petition in 2015 that outlined their grievances against perceived oversized home construction that seemed to change the character of the neighborhood.

Community organizer and Los Cerritos resident Stacy McDaniel said she counted about 400 out of the nearly 650 homeowners had signed onto the petition.

The community effort that year prompted Planning Department staff to study the issue. The Council in 2015 approved a moratorium on construction of homes and housing additions that were greater than 1,500 square feet. After several meetings, the Planning Department forwarded their final recommendations to the Planning Commission last month. After the Planning Commission voted in February to approve the numerous recommendations that had been debated in public meetings and scrutinized by many residents during the public-comment period, the council took up the issue again last week.

The recommendations to change the development standards are only applicable to the R-1-L zone. The Los Cerritos zoning district falls

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within the 8th District, and Councilmember Al Austin, who represents the area, acknowledged that he had spent a lot of time in faceto-face meetings with different residents who were on either side of the debate.

While several letters to the City had been filed in support of the Planning Department’s recommendations, and numerous people had praised these recommendations during the public-comment period, there were also some notable objections to the new restrictions. A few complained that some of the unique homes could not have been built today if the recommended proposed changes were adopted years ago.

Others objected to the changes, citing concerns that their property values would be affected if they wanted to sell to homeowners who didn’t like restrictions on home additions.

However, many neighbors voiced their concerns that they needed to protect the character of their neighborhood and supported the Planning Department’s recommendations. see MANSIONIZATION page 2

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On March 25, Rosie the Riveter Park and Interpretive Center in Long Beach welcomed a new arrival— a Rosie the Riveter Rose bush. The planting ceremony followed on the heels of March 21, which was officially designated as National Rosie the Riveter Day in a bipartisan resolution passed by the U.S. Congress.

Under a sunny sky, the Rosie the Riveter Rose bush was ceremoniously accepted by U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal and planted jointly by: Lowenthal; Elinor Otto, the longest working “Rosie;” Christian Bédard of Weeks Roses, developer of the Rosie the Riveter flower; and Linda Laurie, representing Spirit of ’45, an organization that promotes the legacy of the World War II generation.

The rosebush was placed in an existing garden of roses at the northwest corner of the park, near a meNeena Strichart | Signal morial wall Tribune h o n o r i n g Rosie the Riveter rose the women who worked during WWII, and who had replaced the men who had left to fight. According to the recently passed Congressional resolution honoring them, 16 million women “left their homes to work or volunteer full-time in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks and other institutions in support of the Armed Forces overseas.”

The women were collectively known as “Rosies” after the term “Rosie the Riveter”— taken from a popular song of the time— and see ROSIE page 7

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Mansionization

Attorney general seeking death penalty in 2011 murder case

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During the March 21 meeting, Austin asked whether there was a consensus among all the residents to all of the changes. He acknowledged that while there were many who supported the Planning Department’s recommendations, there were some who were staunchly against the plan. Austin specifically objected to the staff proposal to change two areas– floor-area ratio (FAR) and second-story-side setbacks.

“I personally am uncomfortable with fully embracing the changes to neighborhood zoning requirements that is not fully embraced by the neighborhood itself,” Austin said.

The 8th-district councilmember asked to eliminate from the ordinance both recommendations surrounding the FAR and second-story side setbacks proposed by the Planning Department.

Floor-area ratio (FAR) The planning staff had noted in a previous meeting that while there are no specific limits on a home’s total size, changes to the requirements surrounding floor-area ratio could address concerns over whether a particular home was perceived to be too large, especially for its lot size. The FAR is a number calculated on the gross-floor area of the building divided by the gross area of the entire lot size. For instance, a home that is 6,000 square feet on a 10,000 square-foot lot would have a ratio of .60.

The staff recommended that the FAR be decreased, depending on the size of the lot.

For lots that are 15,000 square feet or less, the current maximum FAR is .60. The staff recommended that it be reduced to a FAR of .50.

For lots that are larger than 15,000 square feet, the current maximum FAR is .60. The staff recommended a FAR maximum of .40.

Second-story-side setback In an attempt to address greater privacy between two properties, the planning department staff recommended changes to the setbacks in the side yards. The minimum side-yard setback is currently set at six feet. Staff recommended to change some of the setback limits and based their recommendations on lot size.

For lot widths less than 60 feet, the staff proposed to maintain that 6-foot minimum setback.

However, for lots that were wider than 60 feet, the staff recommended that the setback be changed to a minimum of 10 feet, or 15 percent of the lot width, whichever is greater.

Other objections Austin also voiced concern that there was no need for some changes. Citing figures from the planning department, Austin specifically noted that there weren’t many homes that would be affected. He said that out of the 25 largest homes with lots more than 15,000 square feet, only two of the homes were built after the year 2000.

“We are not seeing a major transformation of the neighborhood that is being experienced in some cities that have adopted mansionization ordinances,” Austin said.

The council voted 8-0 in favor of Austin’s changes to the Planning Department’s proposal and modified the ordinance. Councilmember Lena Gonzalez was not present for the vote.

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The move was a blow to organizer McDaniel, who had spent much of her time researching the issue.

“We may not have agreed with all of the conclusions that the planning department came to,” McDaniel said in a phone interview, “but they did work really hard and really professionally to get this right. And if anything, they may have balanced individuals’ prospective property rights […] more heavily than those of us who wanted changes. But the bottom line was, it was a compromise, and it was a thoughtful, professional process.”

McDaniel said in her phone interview that she did not know whether she and other residents would voice their continued opposition to Austin’s changes at the next council meeting.

“The councilman isn’t going to change his mind,” McDaniel said.

“He came into this meeting absolutely with his mind made up and his script written.”

Back in February, the Signal Tribune previously reported on the details of the other proposed changes made by the planning department back in February. The latest round of changes has been updated below.

Front-yard setback The front-yard setback is currently at 20 feet. Staff recommended to create a minimum setback of 25 feet in the front yard.

Corner-lot setback The staff recommended to increase the minimum setbacks to 10 feet.

Lot size Currently, the minimum lot size is 12,000 square feet, and there is no set maximum lot size. The planning department staff proposed a maximum lot size of 20,000 square feet. In the event a property owner wants to merge lots, the staff recommended that no more than two lots could be merged. The merged lot size could not exceed 20,000 square feet.

The planning department also recommended new building design standards applicable only to new single-family homes and remodel projects in the R-1-L zone. The new standards apply to projects that are greater than 5,000 square feet in total size or are “within 10 percent of the property’s maximum FAR.” ✦

On March 29 in a press release, Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced that his office will continue to seek the death penalty in the case of Scott DeKraai, who pleaded guilty to murdering eight people and attempting to murder a ninth person at a Seal Beach hair salon in 2011.

“This tragic event has caused so much harm to far too many families,” Becerra said. “After weighing the evidence, considering the law and the responsibilities of my office, I have concluded that the appropriate course of action is to seek the death penalty in this case.”

The attorney general assumed responsibility for the prosecution

of the penalty phase of the case after the California Court of Appeal upheld Orange County Superior Court Judge Timothy Goethals’ order recusing the Orange County District Attorney’s Office from the prosecution.

The victims were Michelle Fournier, Christy Wilson, Randy

Fannin, Lucia Kondas, Victoria Buzzo, Laura Webb Elody, Michele Fast and David Caouette.

DeKraai also shot and wounded Hattie Stretz.

Source: Becerra’s office

LBPD cited unsafe motorcycle drivers in safety operation The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Traffic Section conducted a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on March 26.

During the operation, motor officers patrolled throughout the city looking for unsafe driving by motorcyclists, as well as drivers who were operating vehicles unsafely around motorcycle riders. Officers took the following enforcement actions: • Conducted 63 traffic-enforcement stops • Cited 34 motorcyclists for unsafe driving • Cited three motorcyclists for not having a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license • Cited 10 drivers for unsafe driving • Cited two unlicensed drivers Motorcycle fatalities jumped dramatically in California by over 28 percent from a decade low of 352 in 2010, according to the LBPD. In 2013, 453 motorcyclists lost their lives in California, a five-year high.

Operations like these are aimed at curbing any more increases in motorcycle deaths and sending the numbers back downward. Over the course of the past three years, motorcycle-involved collisions have resulted in 15 fatal and approximately 277 injury crashes in Long Breach.

California collision data reveals that primary causes of motorcycle-involved crashes include speeding, unsafe turning and impairment due to alcohol and other drugs, by both riders and drivers alike.

Source: LBPD

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Members of Camp Fire USA, Long Beach branch led the flag salute to begin the Signal Hill City Council meeting on March 28. Mayor Edward Wilson presented a certificate to the troupe in recognition of Camp Fire USA’s 107th birthday.

Signal Hill city budget and general plan on track Progress report to be submitted to governor’s office; committee appointments reassigned.

Anita W. Harris Staff Writer

Budget review At the Signal Hill City Council meeting on March 28, City Manager Charlie Honeycutt presented a midyear budget review covering July 1 to Dec. 31, 2016. The City’s fiscal year is July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 and thus the review provides the status of the City’s operating budget at its halfway point.

Honeycutt reported a slight drop in projected revenue. “In general, we’re seeing sales taxes […] projected to be lower than budgeted due to a variety of factors that include slowing of sales of products and equipment used in the production of petroleum; the low gas prices that are continuing are having an effect on sales tax from our service stations; […] an ownership change of the Nissan dealership which […] affected sales tax revenues from that dealership;

as well as a slowing of office supplies and furniture sales that appear to be affected by the failed merger of Office Depot and Staples,” Honeycutt stated.

Honeycutt noted that while revenue projections are down, City expenditures are below budget as well. “On the expenditure side, City departments are about 6 percent under budget. This is a little better than we typically see. We expect that this will help us offset the lower revenue projection.”

Acting Finance Director Scott Williams presented more details, including that the City general fund began with a balanced budget last June, at $100,000 under budget at the end of the first year of the current two-year budget cycle, with revenues of $21.2 million and expenditures of $21.1 million.

Williams further presented a table of general fund revenues and noted that while total revenues year-to-date are at about 36.5 percent of budget at the halfway point instead of 50 percent, this is because of timing. “There are two large revenue sources– sales and property tax,” he said. “Property tax is disbursed mainly in December and April […] and sales taxes is three months in arrears.”

Williams thus concluded that City revenues are on track. “When you look

at this point in time year after year, this is exactly as expected.”

He also noted that the City’s conservative estimate for revenues remains positive.

“Property taxes, which represent about 9 percent of general fund revenues […] remain stable with the expectation of a slight increase over the next year,” Williams said, citing the real estate market. “We continue to have low interest rates as well as a very low housing stock, especially at the entry-level.” He further added that sales tax revenue in general, representing about 70 percent of the general fund, continues to move forward, though at a modest pace.

Though the total net revenue budget adjustment is about $450,000, Williams noted that lower City expenditure will likely offset that shortfall. “Given budgetary savings department wide, we will probably wind up about even,” he said. “There’s a lot of discipline that goes on in that respect.”

Elaborating on those expenditures, Williams presented a table showing that halfway through the fiscal year, total City department expenditures are at 44.3 percent of budget, about 6 percent lower than planned. Williams said that

Signal Tribune all City departments are under budget except for economic development, but this was balanced by rent revenue.

The council moved to receive and file the report.

The council then agreed to schedule May 31 as the next budget workshop to review and make adjustments to the fiscal year 2017-2018 operating and capital improvement budget.

Councilmember Lori Woods encouraged the public to attend the May 31 workshop. “I mentioned before [at the mayor’s reception March 21] that it is my favorite meeting of the year.

It’s kind of ‘the State of the City,’ as you hear from each department head saying how they spent your tax dollars and your money the past year and all the different projects,” she said. “They make it short and concise but they share everything and then [state] what each department plans to do [and] accomplish [in the next fiscal year].”

In related new business, Mayor Edward Wilson said that the passing of Measure M on the Los Angeles County ballot in Nov. 2016 allocated $2 million for transportation improvements to the Gateway Cities COG and, as part of that group, the City should help determine how those funds should be allocated by Metro.

Progress report Community Development Director Scott Charney presented the council with highlights of an annual progress report on implementing the general plan that the City is required to submit to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

“It’s really an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year,” he said, referring to 2016.

Charney began by saying that Signal Hill’s population had increased slightly between 2015 and 2016, to 11,673.

He then presented highlights on several “elements” of the report.

In terms of the land-use element, Charney reported developments in each of Signal Hill’s seven neighborhoods, such as residential and industrial renovation and construction, beautification and sustainability awards, car dealership developments, two mayor’s cleanup events, and new energy fuel

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cells at both Home Depots.

In the Civic Center neighborhood in particular, Charney noted that in 2016, the library was relocated and the old building demolished to make way for construction of a new library. Construction was also underway for the Gundry Hill development of 72 rental-housing units at 1500 E. Hill St. In the Atlantic/Spring neighborhood, the Kaiser facility was finished and the Auto Center freeway sign renovation was completed in 2016. Charney also noted that negotiations with Signal Hill Petroleum were finalized for a potential mixed-use development project adjacent to the former Fresh & Easy market.

Regarding the housing element, Charney reported that of Signal Hill’s needs-assessment for 169 units for the period 2013 to 2021, 74 of 98 required market-rate units and all 71 affordable housing units have been completed as of 2016.

“What this means is for the entire reporting period, we’re actually doing quite well,“ he said. “We’re well on track and have several more years to go. We’re likely going to not only meet our obligation of having zoning in place but actually produce the housing.”

On the circulation element, Charney reported on the California Avenue widening project between Willow and Spring streets in 2016, in collaboration with the City of Long Beach, following a $1-million grant approved by Caltrans from Federal Highway Administration.

In terms of environmental resources, Charney highlighted Signal Hill residents’ water conservancy efforts.

“I’m happy to report that the community continues to respond to the need to conserve water. In 2016, the average reduction was 21 percent [compared] to 2013.”

Wilson noted the correlation between water conservation and the fiscal impact to budget revenues. “When we conserve water, we get less revenue as well.”

Charney also noted that the City water department was awarded a Caltrans Environmental Grant of $11 million in 2016 for construction of a storm-water see COUNCIL page 11

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OPINION

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Thoughts

Last year, our paper’s distribution day fell on April 1, April Fools’ Day. For that issue, I wrote my column about from the history of that celebrated date.

This year, April Fools’ Day is on Saturday, the day after our paper publishes. Nevertheless, I figured I would basically rerun the same column today, with just a few changes. I hope our readers find it educational and entertaining.

thePublisher

By Neena Strichart

Checking the Internet for details on the popular day, and wanting to find a reliable source, I settled on some intriguing specifics of the history of April Fools’ Day. Where else, but history.com? According to their website, the whole thing started nearly 500 years ago. See below for more extensive details provided by the website mentioned above.

Although the day, also called All Fools’ Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins remain a mystery. Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, as called for by the Council of Trent in 1563. People who were slow to get the news or failed to recognize that the start of the new year had moved to January 1 and continued to celebrate it during the last week of March through April 1 became the butt of jokes and hoaxes. These included having paper fish placed on their backs and being referred to as “poisson d’avril” (April fish), said to symbolize a young, easily caught fish and a gullible person.

Historians have also linked April Fools’ Day to ancient festivals such as Hilaria, which was celebrated in Rome at the end of March and involved people dressing up in disguises.

There’s also speculation that April Fools’ Day was tied to the vernal equinox, or first day

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of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when Mother Nature fooled people with changing, unpredictable weather.

April Fools’ Day spread throughout Britain during the 18th century. In Scotland, the tradition became a two-day event, starting with “hunting the gowk,” in which people were sent on phony errands (gowk is a word for cuckoo bird, a symbol for fool) and followed by Tailie Day, which involved pranks played on people’s derrieres, such as pinning fake tails or “kick me” signs on them.

A similar trick in our country is called a “Snipe Hunt.” According to thefreedictionary.com, a snipe hunt is an elaborate practical joke in which an unsuspecting person takes part in a bogus hunt for a snipe (which is usually described to the one being pranked an elusive bird or small animal). Those perpetrating the trick instruct the gullible soul being pranked to stay alone in the dark and to wait motionless until the snipe appears.

With that being said, the Signal Tribune staff thought we’d add to the silliness by creating some unusual elements on the front page of this issue. As a reward for finding them, we will give two tickets to local events to the first six readers who email us at newspaper@ signaltribune.com or call us at (562) 595-7900 (please call after 9am) and correctly identify the six images not usually found on our weekly front page, (photos, stories and ads do not count). Tickets will include two passes to either America’s Family Pet Expo, Long Beach Playhouse, Disney on Ice, or Newport Beach Boat Show.

Choices of prizes will be the participant’s choice- first come first served. Good luck.

COMMENTARIES

Be prepared for a buggy spring

Carpe Diem, but Smell the Roses Along the Way

By The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) Recent storms, followed by warm temperatures, provided the perfect opportunity for many insects to emerge throughout Los Angeles County that have caused many residents to worry about a surge of mosquitoes.

The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) is informing residents that many of the “swarming” insects and “giant mosquitoes” are more than likely harmless insects often mistaken for mosquitoes.

Most notable is the common crane fly, which is a harmless, non-biting insect that is larger than a quarter. Crane flies emerge from the soil and have a short life span. Other insects, such as fungus gnats and midges, fuel many “swarming insect” calls received by vector control. They, too, do not transmit any diseases.

Vector control recommends residents remember a simple tip

Crane Fly

for quick insect identification– if the insect is smaller than a quarter, and it bites, it is most likely a mosquito.

“Nuisance insects, along with mosquitoes, can be expected when temperatures warm in late winter and early spring,” said Susanne Kluh, director of Scientific-Technical Services at GLACVCD. “The insect of real concern is the one that bites, and that is the mosquito.”

Vector control urges residents to eliminate any standing water in all containers around the home.

Mosquitoes will use any standing water to deposit their eggs. Within a week, hundreds of mosquitoes can emerge from a bucket of standing water.

“Let’s take this opportunity to stop mosquitoes before they take flight,” said Levy Sun, public information officer at GLACVCD. “The risk of West Nile virus, and even Zika outbreaks, can be reduced by simply removing stagnant water sources.”

While residents do their part to tackle the standing water around their homes, vector control staff are in the field monitoring breeding sources and controlling mosquito populations throughout GLACVCD’s jurisdiction. For more information, visit the GLACVCD’s website at Wikimedia Commons glacvcd.org.

By Blair Cohn, executive director of the BKBIA

I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said—“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. . . . Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed; And on the pedestal, these words appear: “My name is Ozymandias Pharaoh Rameses II (reigned 1279-1213 BCE). According to the OED, the statue was once 57 feet tall., King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!”

Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away.

- Percy Bysshe Shelley

“Carpe Diem!” said Horace in 44 BC. “Fill your days with meaningful activities,” says my father.

I have reached an age where the word “mortality” makes its way into my thoughts and conversations more than any previous time. I am staring at the big 5-0 in a few months and have had the epiphany that “this isn’t going to last forever.” Recently there have been a lot of health scares and “early departures” from good friends, loved ones and respected members of the community, many of whom were close in age with me. It’s been way too close for comfort.

In June of 2015, my family stood at the crossroads of the life cycle as my wife Alissa was pregnant and my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The collision course of life’s spectrum was overwhelming and could short-circuit even the most ambitious foot soldier like myself.

Just in the time I have been in Bixby Knolls, the greater community has lost: Long Beach icon Mark Bixby, musician; Ikey Owens, tech leader; Marcus Manley, media guru; Shaun Lumachi, Port of Long Beach face; Steven Macias, political master; Eric Bradley, creative force; Joshua Fischel; plus a list of other esteemed “city folks.” And shall I provide a list of favorite entertainers that have recently left

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Cory Bilicko

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

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us, too?

We lost my mom on Oct. 9, 2015.

If this wasn’t enough of a mortality check for me, two other good friends had issues. One fellow workaholic just had a minor heart attack, and a very close friend of mine suddenly lost his father.

We are going to lose people. That is the harsh reality of things. Mr. Black hovers around us all and taps us on the shoulder at his discretion. This motivates me to work at a hard-fast pace.

All the time.

After hours and on weekends, too.

I try to out run Mr. Black every day. I admit to being overcommitted, and I don’t really know how to say “no.” I want a project a day. I want results each day. I want to create something and have people “look on my works” just like Ozymandias. In my spare moments of time that I do have, I try to dry write, take photos and even create my own fanzine.

But I have been surrounded by hard-working, hard-driven people who left us too early. There is value in productive daily work, contributing to the greater good and chasing the Holy Grail, but not at the risk of working yourself to death or not taking the time to enjoy the ride. Try as we might to leave our mark, one day we will be a name on a headstone or exist in a stack of photographs.

I recognize all of the above. I talk a lot about putting on the brakes a little and getting more fit before I enter my next half century. It’s for the sake of my wife, for our baby, and for my own well-being.

I have to stop wishing it to happen and make it happen. I have committed to go on more vacations in 2017 and take days off. I’ll leave my notebook and checklists at home when I leave the office.

Carpe diem is fine as long as you smell the roses along the way. We can all run the race, build the pyramids, create, contribute, sit on panels, commissions and boards, but finding the balance is more like a Holy Grail in the long run. I have to slow it down and soak it all up. For my wife, for my 1-year-old daughter and for me and my hopes of longevity and legacy.

Trying to book flights to Portland, Seattle, Austin, Chicago, Boston and even to Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Can you relate?

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THE STRUGGLE OF THE MINORITY What Trans Day of Visibility event Who Hosted by the City of Long Beach When Friday, March 31 from 6pm to 7:30pm Where Harvey Milk Park and Equality Plaza, E. 3rd St. More Info The public is invited to enjoy opera theater and discussion that seeks to celebrate and raise awareness on the current struggle faced by transgender people. Email Tracy at tracy.colunga@longbeach.gov.

TIME TO FEAST What Supper Club meeting Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Supper Club When Monday, April 3 at 6pm Where Blackbird Cafe, 3405 Orange Ave. More Info RSVP the number in the party and desired seating time to supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com.

ENJOYING THE GOLDEN YEARS What Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo Who Hosted by Golden Future Expos Inc. When Saturday, April 1 from 10am to 2:30pm Where Best Western Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 PCH More Info The event will feature products, services and resources for SoCal Baby Boomers and seniors, as well as numerous speakers and workshops. Admission and parking are free. Visit GoldenFutureSeniorExpo.com or call (424) 7726039. Attendees may also register at the door.

CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS What Bixby Knolls Literary Society Who Sponsored by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association When Wednesday, April 12 at 7pm Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Avenue More Info The Book of Unknown Americans by Christina Henriquez will be the next title discussed. The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book in advance. Refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 5950081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.

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What Screening of the Jungle Book LET’S GET READY TO RAMBLE Who Hosted by the Queen Mary What Raptor Ramble event When Thursday, April 6 at 6pm Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands Where Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy. When Saturday, April 1 from 8am to 10am More Info Reservations are required for complimentary Where Los Cerritos Wetlands, the intersection of Pacific entry to the ship. Seats will be released on a first-come, Coast Highway and 1st Street first-served basis. Complimentary entry into the Queen More Info Ecologists will lead a nature walk of the wetlands, Mary begins after 3pm. Event parking is $10 after 3pm. where participants will find hawks, ospreys, owls and more. Call Johanna at 860-655-4221.

Email Elizabeth to RSVP at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.

BREAKING DOWN THE BREAKWATER A LITTLE GARDENING AND FUN? What Monthly meeting What Garden tour Who Hosted by the Friends of Belmont Shore Who Hosted by Long Beach Water When Thursday, April 6 at 6pm When Saturday, April 1; ribbon-cutting ceremony from Where St. Bartholomew Church Meeting Hall, 5100 9:30am to 10am; garden tour and festival from 10am to 2pm Broadway at Granada Where 1800 E. Wardlow Rd. More Info The guest speaker will be Tom Modica with More Info The event will feature a festival with games and the City of Long Beach. Updates will be provided on the prizes, a giveaway, water-saving tips and resources, live Long Beach Breakwater and more. Visit shorefriends.org. music and food trucks. Visit lblawntogarden.com or email Kaylee at kaylee.weatherly@lbwater.org.

MORE HELP FOR LITTLE ONES What Spring faire FOR THE KIDS Who Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary What Healthy Kids Day When Thursday, April 6 and Friday, April 7 from 7:30am Who Hosted by the YMCA of Greater Long Beach to 5pm When Saturday, April 1 from 10am to 1pm Where Houssels Forum, 2801 Atlantic Ave. Where Fairfield Family YMCA, 4949 Atlantic Ave.; Lake- More Info The purpose of the event is to raise funds for wood Family YMCA, 5835 E. Carson Ave.; Los Altos Fami- Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. The ly YMCA, 1720 Bellflower Blvd. faire will include a silent auction, gift basket raffles and More Info Three YMCA Long Beach branches, with the bake sale, as well as more than 60 vendors selling a variEarly Childhood Education Program and the After School ety of items, including clothing, jewelry, crafts, ceramics, Education & Safety Program, will collaborate to host free toys, candles, beauty products and more. Proceeds benefit community events to inspire kids to be active. Call Sue at the Small Baby Program at Miller Children’s. Open to the (562) 279-1664. public. Call (562) 260-6540.

visit: foshl.org Call Sylvia for details: (562) 597-4220 All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Signal Hill Library

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City of LB adopting gender-neutral restrooms

Reagan Romali

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LBCCD board of trustees announce new superintendent-president The Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees announced Dr. Reagan Romali as the final candidate for the superintendent-president position for Long Beach City College during its monthly board of trustees meeting on March 28.

The vote to finalize the appointment of Romali as Long Beach City College’s new superintendent-president will take place at the next board of trustees meeting on April 25.

Romali is expected to start her new position on May 15, according to a press release this week.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Romali to Long Beach City College,” said Dr. Virginia Baxter, president of the LBCCD Board of Trustees. “She brings extensive leadership experience in education, as well as her background as a faculty member to the Long Beach community. We look forward to the perspective and energy she brings to the college.”

Romali comes to Long Beach City College from Harry S Truman College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, where she has served as president since July 2011.

“I plan to continue the impressive work being done at Long Beach City College and to build on the successes the college has already achieved,” Romali said. “I look forward to re-

turning to Southern California and serving the students in the community.”

Romali has held several senior leadership roles in Southern California prior to Truman College. She served as vice president of Business Services at Moreno Valley College, where she led a team in helping the campus gain accredited college status in California. She also served as vice president of Administrative Services at Los Angeles City College.

Romali also oversaw the launch of two Houston Community College District campuses in the Middle Eastern nation of Qatar. Additionally, she taught on an adjunct basis for more than 10 years.

Currently, Romali serves on the board of directors for Weiss Memorial Hospital of Tenet Healthcare and Uptown United. She is a past member of the board of directors for the Chicago Sinfonietta.

Romali holds a Ph.D. in education from Walden University, an M.B.A. from the University of San Diego and a B.A. in English from Rutgers University.

She will replace Eloy Ortiz Oakley, who left LBCC in December to become Chancellor of the California Community College System.

Source: LBCC

The City of Long Beach is requiring that all single-user restrooms in any business, city and government building and other public places be available to all genders and have new accompanying signage, as mandated

by State Assembly Bill 1732, which went into effect on March 1, in a press release on March 28.

“Providing inclusive, safe, gender-neutral restrooms is an important step forward for Long Beach,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “It is important that all people feel valued and respected as a vital part of our diverse community.”

All existing City buildings with single-user toilet facilities are in the process of installing the new required signs to ensure equal access in public accommodations.

The required unisex signage consists of a geometric triangle and circle. The triangle symbol should contrast with the circle symbol, either light on a dark background or dark on a light background. No pictogram, text or Braille is required on the symbol.

Single-user restrooms are facilities with no more than one toilet and/ or urinal, with a lock on the inside, and designated for use by one occupant at a time or for family or assisted use.

In compliance with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations pursuant to the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code, all single-user toilet facilities in any business establishment, City and government agency building, or other public place must be identifiable for all-gender use with new required signage placed in clear view to entrances at single-user restrooms.

For more information on single-user, gender-neutral restrooms in Long Beach, visit lbds.info/ lbgenderneu- Courtesy City of LB tralrestrooms. Unisex restroom sign Source: City of LB

March 31, 2017

Felony charges filed against man in connection with multiple robberies The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) announced that felony charges were filed on March 28 against a man in connection with multiple robberies at local businesses.

Between December 21, 2016 and March 12, 2017, a male suspect armed with a handgun entered several businesses between the hours of 7:30 pm and 11:30pm, demanded money from the employees and fled with cash before officers arrived. None of the victims were physically injured during any of the robberies, according to the LBPD. The dates and locations where the incidents occurred are provided below: • December 21, 2016 - 1900 block of East Del Amo Boulevard • January 24, 2017 – 5900 block of East Spring Street • February 6, 2017 – 2000 block of East Carson Boulevard • February 24, 2017 – 1900 block of East Wardlow Road • March 2, 2017 - 3900 block of East Ocean Boulevard • March 3, 2017 – 1900 block of East Del Amo Boulevard • March 9, 2017 – 5500 block of East 7th Street • March 12, 2017 – 3600 block of East 7th Street

Throughout the investigation, detectives uncovered similarities that led to a description of the suspect’s vehicle, which investigators used to identify the suspect.

On March 23, detectives arrested 32-year-old Adam Randolph Powell of Los Alamitos for his involvement in the commercial robberies. Detectives also determined that Powell was on parole for robbery. Pursuant to the arrest, detectives served a search warrant at his Los Alamitos residence, where the suspect’s vehicle was impounded/ towed and evidence related to the robberies was recovered.

On March 27, the case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration. On March 28, the District Attorney’s Office filed 10 felony counts against Powell. He is currently being held in the Long Beach City Jail with a bail set at $1,450,000.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to a smart phone or visiting LACrimeStoppers. org.

Source: LBPD

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was used to recruit women to the war effort. Besides serving in the American Red Cross, the Congressional resolution notes that these women “drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards.”

During the rose-planting ceremony, Laurie introduced Elinor Otto, now 97, as the oldest working Rosie. “Elinor Otto stopped working at 95 [years of age] because Boeing closed the plant [where she worked], not because she was ready to retire,” Laurie said.

Lowenthal presented Elinor Otto with a framed copy of recent statements in the Congressional

record made by him and others in support of the resolution. “This past Tuesday was designated as National Rosie the Riveter Day,” he told her, followed by applause from the small crowd that had gathered to witness the event.

“Placed into the Congressional record, we presented and talked about you and this park, what it means and the importance of dedicating the park close to all the people who worked at Douglas Aircraft, and all the women who really participated in the war effort, [in] whatever way they did to save this democracy.”

“It’s an honor,” Otto replied.

The park, founded by former Long Beach councilmember Gerrie Schipske in 2006, offers visitors an interpretive walk with several signposts marking important dates and information on the contributions of women during WWII. The Rosie the Riveter Rose became the park’s newest addition.

It is described in the Weeks Roses catalogue as “orange-gold suffused with pink” with a scent of fruit and cinnamon.

“Like the tireless Rosies, the […] plants of Anita W. Harris | Signal Tribune Rosie the Riveter are the workhorse “Rosie” Elinor Otto, 97, helps dig a hole for a of the garden, procommemorative rose bush at Rosie the Riveter Park in Long Beach on March 25, acknowledging National ducing an arsenal of flowers,” the catRosie the Riveter Day.

alogue states. “Maximum flower power? Yes, we can do it!”

Laurie stated that Weeks Roses has existed since 1938. “They’re one of the most reputable rose companies,” she said, noting that the Rosie the Riveter Rose will be featured in its 2018 catalogue, available next month.

“Next year, they’re doing a rose for the Spirit of ’45, which represents everybody on the home front and the battlefield who served in World War II,” Laurie added. “The Spirit of ’45 Rose is yellow like the Peace Rose, but it has a blush of pink on the top, which, in my opinion, represents the kiss [between a U.S. Navy sailor and nurse in the iconic image] on the day that they announced that the war was over.”

Developer Bédard explained that since the Rosie the Riveter Rose is shorter and rounder, it’s called a large-flower floribunda.

Laurie further described what that means. “On one stem, there will be several roses that will come, but they have long stems that can be cut and look like a single-stem rose,” she said.

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” wrote William Shakespeare, centuries ago.

But most here might agree that calling a rose Rosie the Riveter is sweetly perfect.

More about Rosie the Riveter Park can be found at lbrosie.com. Information about the Spirit of ’45 can be found at spiritof45.org. The U.S. Congressional resolution designating National Rosie the Riveter Day, and supporting statements, can be found at Congress.gov. ✦

Neena Strichart | Signal Tribune

“Rosie” Elinor Otto (left), 97, accompanied by U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal, who presented Otto with a framed copy of recent statements in the Congressional record made by him and others in support of the resolution that made March 21 National Rosie the Riveter Day.

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Carousel at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center Adam Buchsbaum Contributor

In the age of Hamilton, Book of Mormon, and unasked movie-to-stage adaptations (here’s looking at you, Spiderman), the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel is positively quaint. Synchronized dance, lush orchestral scores and even a song extolling the merits of a clambake hit the stage. But there’s something endearing and enduring about this kind of old-school musical— its sincerity, its deeply felt emotions—that make it worth your time. The Musical Theatre West’s production is classic and clean, with a clear-eyed cast of talented performers and elegant stagecraft.

Based off an obscure 1909 Hungarian play Liliom, Carousel follows the swift romance, tragic fallout and chance for redemption in the unlikely relationship between a self-loathing carousel barker Billy Bigelow (Doug Carpenter) and the ingénue mill worker Julie Jordan (Amanda Leigh Jerry). After a chance romantic evening, they embark on a marriage that will prove rocky, testing their expectations for one another. A secondary plot line following Julie’s friend Carrie (Amanda Hootman) and her fisherman husband Enoch Snow (Justin Cowden) acts as a much-needed foil to the main love story.

The lavish, waltz-like “Carousel Waltz” ushers us into the story. You recall the pleasure of hearing a live orchestra as you watch the wordless montage of events begin the musical. You notice the private flicker of romance emerge between Billy and Julie at the extravagant carousel, as it spins

endlessly, almost madly. It’s really a lovely sequence as the performers and the settings quickly move in and out of space and time, quickly setting the scene and immersing you in the musical.

Well, you can’t have an entirely wordless musical or it becomes a ballet– though Rodgers and Hammerstein manage to sneak a beautiful ballet sequence into the second act. Invariably, we snap back to reality for the so-called “bench scene” and one of the play’s main themes, the famed “If I Loved You.” While our culture has come to associate ‘40s and ‘50s pop culture with, depending on who you ask, an oppressive or nostalgic optimism, Carousel is not that shallow or reductive.

The “If I Loved You” scene teeters between love and feigned apathy in one of the best scenes, a ripe showcase for actors Carpenter (as Billy) and Jerry (as Julie) to confess each other’s mixed feelings. It’s a deeply affecting moment, and the song would not be out of place in La La Land in a different world. Poignancy aside, it’s also worth singling out the deft comedy from Cowden as Mr. Snow in his Mr. Collins-esque role, the twisted humor of Jeff Skowron as Jigger, that wretched hive of scum and villainy, and Hootman as Carrie in her chirpy BFF ways. Carousel hits the tragic and dramatic notes hard at times– especially as it spirals toward its unpredictable, It’s a Wonderful Life-lite end– but the musical is, thankfully, not humorless.

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necessarily the production’s fault. Its plot risks apologizing for male-on-female domestic violence in a troubling way for the average modern audience. Given the original’s creation in 1945, and how weaved this is into a key story juncture for the musical, it’s a tough thorn to accommodate. Musical Theatre West smartly injects moments both serious and playful in its actor’s directions (gamely done when Cowden and Hootman sing “When the Children Are Asleep”) to suggest that women in Carousel’s world have agency as an antidote to the troubling gender politics. I suggest audiences not take depiction as necessarily endorsement, or at least fairly contextualize the musical to the ‘40s. Have a discussion. It’s a small note that need not spoil the larger musical. Musical Theatre West’s production is a well-cast, classic take on Rodgers and Hammerstein and worth a weekend out.

Carousel continues at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St., through April 9, with shows Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets are $17-$95. For reservations and information, call (562) 856-1999, ext. 4, or visit musical.org.

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Carrie (Amanda Hootman) and Enoch Snow (Justin Cowden) sing “When the Children Are Asleep” in Musical Theatre West’s Carousel

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An American in Paris at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre Anita W. Harris Staff Writer

A touring “new musical” version of An American in Paris, directed

by Christopher Wheeldon and at the Pantages Theatre through April 9, is as visually exceptional as it is musically rich. Its heavy ballet inflection adds an ethereal quality to the musical’s post-WWII love story. Inspired staging, exquisite choreography and music by George and Ira Gershwin magically combine to transport the audience to an artistically rich yet still haunted Paris at the close of the war, with all its possibilities of reinvention.

Jerry Mulligan (Garen Scribner) is a veteran soldier who decides to remain in Paris once the war ends to become an artist, carrying nothing more than his innate talent, a sketchpad and a ton of naïve American idealism. He soon meets acerbic pianist and composer Adam Hochberg (Etai Benson), a fellow American who also narrates the story, in a bistro run by Henri Baurel (Nick Spangler), who, unbeknownst to his wealthy and well established French parents, dreams of performing in American nightclubs. The three become fast friends until ballerina Lise Dassin (Sara Esty) complicates their friendship with secrets and buried truths that soon come to light.

Throughout their story, the complexly delightful music of George Gershwin, with songs by Ira Gershwin, is matched by Wheeldon’s exquisite choreography. Scribner and Etsy are the lead dancers, but during many songs they are accompanied by an ensemble of about 20 other dancers moving in precise harmony with jazz, swing, tap and classical ballet movements. Amazingly, all four leads also sing well; some of the better-known, toe-tapping songs include “I Got Rhythm,” “I’ve Got Beginner’s Luck,” and “Fidgety Feet.”

Acting, too, is mostly emotive, expressive and often humorous, though for the two main leads, Scribner and Esty, it occasionally takes a backseat to their singing and dancing. Etsy especially as Lise is

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less fluid in her acting than she is (Esty) secretly meet, and a movingin her breathtakingly airy dancing, ly patriotic image of aircraft flying which makes her character some- over Paris’s Arc de Triomphe monwhat less believable as an “enigma” ument. Most memorably, geometric to the three men, as pianist Hoch- projections frame a second-act exberg (Benson) describes her. tended ballet sequence, with dancBut the other two leads compen- ers costumed in avant-garde primasate, as do the supporting actors, ry colors, transforming the entire especially Emily Ferranti as rich dance into a visual work of art.

American Ms. Davenport, who takes An American in Paris thus seems budding artist Mulligan (Scribner) an especially fitting artistic prounder her wing in a very cozy way, duction for the Art Deco design of supporting his career in order to the Pantages theatre itself. Though further her own goals of infiltrating inspired by the 1951 movie of the the Parisian art world. Complement- same title, this version tells the story ing her in acting strength is Gayton more as a series of vignettes (some Scott as Henri’s very upright moth- more punchy than others) defined er, Madame Baurel, who looks by the songs, with ballet gracefully down her nose at nearly everyone in infusing nearly all the dance. The humorously scathing ways. result is a ride of great beauty and And if the music, singing and emotional intensity, a magical cardancing make an enchanting cake, pet on which to get carried away. costumes and sets (both designed

by Bob Crowley) gild it with eu- An American in Paris continues at phoric icing. Costumes range from the Pantages Theatre, 6233 HollyAmerican soldiers’ uniforms, to wood Blvd., Los Angeles, through 1940s-style high-waisted suits and April 9, with performances Tuesday swirly dresses, to coattails and top through Friday at 8pm, Saturdays at hats for the men and sparkles and 2pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 1pm feathers for women during Henri’s and 6:30pm. Tickets are $35-$225. glorious Radio City Music Hall fan- For tickets and information, call the tasy sequence. theatre at (323) 468-1770 or visit Among the more ingenious props hollywoodpantages.com. used on stage are a series of wheeled panels, mirrored on one side and darkly screened on the other. Video (designed by 59 Productions) is strategically projected onto the dark sides as these screens are efficiently moved around the stage, creating scenes such as the bistro where the men first meet, a mirrored ballet studio and the boulevards of Paris.

Video is additionally projected onto the backdrop to create such captivating visuals as the river quay Photo by Matthew Murphy where Mulligan Sara Esty and Garen Scribner in the Pantages (Scribner) and Lise Theatre’s An American in Paris

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LB Transit to release three battery-electric buses into service Long Beach Transit (LBT) will release three battery-electric buses into regular service on March 31, according to a press release published this week. The buses are the first of 10 that the transit agency will put into service this year. The zero-emission vehicles are the newest addition to LBT’s fleet in its attempt to be environmentally friendly..

The vehicles are said to help reduce LBT’s carbon footprint and lower noise pollution in LBT’s service area.

For more information, visit lbtransit.com.

Source: LB Transit

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LGBTQ Center’s ball to honor Assemblymember, community leader The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach will present its 4th Annual Black and White Ball on Saturday, April 22 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Long Beach to celebrate the LGBTQ community’s accomplishments.

The event will include a Champagne greeting, red-carpet photo opportunity, live music, a silent auction, dinner, live auction, dancing, and three Center Icon Awards. In honor of the late Ellen Ward, The Center will be presenting the inaugural Ellen Ward Leadership Icon to longtime resident and activist Vanessa Romain. Ward served multiple times as mayor of Signal Hill and as a longtime councilmember.

She was the original owner of the local bar Que Sera, a founding member of the Long Beach Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and a longtime LGBTQ

and HIV/AIDS advocate in Long Beach and Signal Hill. Romain is a decades-long resident of Long Beach who served more than 25 years on the board of directors at Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride and served multiple terms as the organization’s president.

She currently serves as a field deputy to Congressmember Alan Lowenthal.

“We are presenting this award with great reverence in memory and in the spirit of Ellen Ward, who is one of the biggest champions the Long Beach LGBTQ community has ever known,” said The Center’s Executive Director Porter Gilberg. “Vanessa Romain has spent decades serving many communities through both her professional and volunteer endeavors, and there couldn’t be a more deserving recipient.”

The Center will also honor

70th District Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell with the Political Icon Award. A former Long Beach city councilmember and public school teacher, O’Donnell has championed the LGBTQ community through legislative efforts to create safer and more inclusive schools, most recently by introducing and passing a law mandating that all schools have student suicide-prevention plans in place.

The Community Icon Award will be presented to the International Imperial Court of Long Beach for their decades of support for LGBTQ and other nonprofit organizations in the City.

Proceeds from the Black and White Ball will support the programs and services of The Center, the largest publically supported LGBTQ direct services organization in greater Long Beach, which supports more than 25,000 clients

Red Cross calls for type O negative and AB blood donors The American Red Cross is issuing a call for type O negative and AB blood donors to make an appointment to give after severe winter weather in some parts of the country caused about 250 Red Cross blood drives to cancel in March, resulting in more than 8,500 uncollected blood donations.

Type O negative blood and type AB plasma are two of the most in-demand blood products by hospitals. Those who give can help patients locally or across the country as the Red Cross has the ability to move blood products where and when they are needed most, according to the organization.

“All blood types are needed to meet the constant need of patients, and there is a significant need now for type O negative and AB donations to help some of the most vulnerable patients,” said Christine

Welch, external communications manager for California Red Cross Blood Services. “We ask that you schedule an appointment to roll up a sleeve to help save a life in the coming days.”

Donations help patients like Brady Prosser. He was severely burned in October while mowing near burning leaves. He received regular– sometimes daily– blood and plasma transfusions during his hospitalization.

Type O negative blood can be transfused to patients with any blood type and is often needed in emergency situations when there isn’t time to determine a patient’s blood type.

While less than 7 percent of the U.S. population has type O negative blood, hospitals depend on frequent O negative donations to ensure it’s always available for patients in need.

Type O negative blood donors are an important part of the Red Cross trau-

ma team, according to the nonprofit.

Type AB is the universal plasma type and can be transfused to patients of any blood type in an emergency. Plasma helps maintain blood pressure and supplies critical proteins for clotting and immunity.

Plasma can be donated through a blood donation.

Eligible donors can learn more, find a donation opportunity and schedule an appointment by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students

and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can save time at their donation appointment by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive.

Those interested may get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood. org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

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trading issues create a source of uncertainty for ports and traders, he said.

“With the state of shipping under

so much change, it’s really up to the shippers to become informed customers,” O’Brien said.

Other panelists included Steve Rothberg with Mercator International, LLC, Anthony B. Hatch with ABH Consulting and Alex Cherin with the California Trucking Association.

LIVES LIVED

Herbert Coleman 70 Gregory King 62 James Petrella 59 Robert Granfeldt 96 Timothy O’Brien 51 Herbert Sanchez 95 Dorthalean Jones 75 Ramon Ramirez 74 Julie Tackney 76 Lawrence Cohen 89 Ramon Ramirez 74 Keith Kei Kwon Song 80 Donna Hurd-Gomez 70 Edna Jershky 90 Mary Arno 94 Gabriel Carrion Da Silva 28 Laura Ruvalcaba 52 Ina Peterson 87 Francelia Salazar 64 La’Eona Utu 85 Gloria Blankenship 83 Antonio Valdez 79

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The families were assisted by McKenzie Mortuary. For more details on service dates and times, contact (562) 961-9301.

O, Danny boy, a loving human’s calling you, to roam the hills and streets while on your leash…

Danny’s stately head shot belies his playfulness, affectionate nature and the goofiness that pit bulls are famous for, but it definitely is a sign of how good he is on a leash. At a little over 2 years old, he’s got a lot of life and love left in him. Surely there’s someone for Danny. If “it’s you, it’s you,” meet him at the P.D. Pitchford Animal Village, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, (562) 570-PETS. Ask for ID#A586255.

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Duane Kenagy, interim chief executive officer of the Port of Long Beach, admitted there were plenty of challenges over the past year for the port, but he added that there were successes, as well.

“Particularly in the area of infrastructure,” he said during the event.

“We’re making great progress on the Gerald Desmond Bridge. You can see those towers out there; they’ll top-out later this year at about 515 feet. They’ll be the tallest points in Long Beach and be an iconic change to the landscape in our beautiful downtown for generations to come.”

Kenagy added that the first few lanes of the bridge are projected to open up in 2018.

He said the port had also begun operations on a new middle harbor terminal at Pier E– which is on Phase 2 of its project.

“We know the construction has caused some inconvenience for some of you,” Kenagy said.

“Sometimes the traffic gets a little unbearable even for me. We do appreciate your patience, and we’re all looking forward to the completion of some of these projects.”

The port has proposed an ondock rail-support facility at Pier B. Currently, a little more than 25 percent of the port’s cargo is handled with on-dock rail, he said. The port’s goal is to make that number 50 percent.

He concluded by saying that the port is still taking the appropriate steps toward operating in an environmentally-friendly way, specifically with the continued implementation of the Clean Air Action Plan.

To watch the event in its entirety, visit polb.com/pulseports. ✦

retention facility at Long Beach airport, which had already begun.

Charney further highlighted that the City began the process of updating the parks and recreation master plan in 2016 and pursued a $2-million grant from the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy to expand its scope and incorporate recycled water at View Park.

He noted that designing a dog park plan continued.

In terms of the safety element of the report, Charney said that it was the most up-to-date. 2016 highlights include– six neighborhood watch programs, 21 residents completing community emergency response team (CERT) training, 16 residents completing the Citizens Police Academy, and promotion of the Red Cross’s “21 Weeks to Prepare” program, supported by former mayor Woods.

All councilmembers were in favor of submitting the report.

opinion shortly after the meeting was adjourned that the council might open up these positions to others outside of themselves to increase perspectives.

Earlier, though, Honeycutt had said that while a resident had been willing to participate in Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control, she had recently withdrawn her offer and it was now up to a councilmember to represent Signal Hill.

Wilson noted that through its participation in these groups, the City has far-reaching influence. “Though Signal Hill is a small city, it has a large regional impact because all the council members serve on [some committee] within the state, region or the county,” he said. “We have ability to impact the whole state.”

The council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution confirming the new appointments of official City representatives.

Council appointments Honeycutt asked the council to reconsider their appointments to various local, regional, and state committees in light of their recent reorganization and the retirement of Michael Noll from the council, plus recent committee vacancies.

Committees requiring representation include an Oversight Committee for City Council as Successor Agency, the League of California Cities, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).

All councilmembers stepped up to offer their services as delegates or alternates to these agencies.

However, there was some concern expressed by the attending public after this discussion. Neena Strichart, resident and newspaper publisher, asked for definition of the agency acronyms used by the council, since they are not familiar to the public. Councilmembers then defined them.

A different attendee voiced her

City clerk Honeycutt reported to the council that according to state law, the City has until May 20 to fill the city clerk position made vacant by Robert Copeland’s election onto the city council. The council could choose a new city clerk through special election or through a 30-day recruitment.

The council unanimously favored appointing a recruited candidate given the late timing of a special election and its estimated $35,000 cost. They also approved appointing Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Boles as interim City Clerk.

“We’ll handle it just like we would recruit for any other open position in the City,” Honeycutt said. “We’ll advertise it; we’ll notice it in the Signal Tribune as well.”

The next meeting of the Signal Hill City Council will take place Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm in council chamber, 2175 Cherry Ave. ✦

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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TST5408 / 2017 050836 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: R & T PACIFIC, 1390 E. Burnett St. #K, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: NORTON PIPER INC., 1390 E. Burnett St. #K, Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Thomas R. Norton, President.

The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name.

The registrant began using this fictitious business name in January, 2017. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 1, 2017. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

TST 5409 TRUSTEES SALE A.P.N.:7148-018-034 T.S. No.: 2014-03178-CA Property Address: 3315 Falcon Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/06/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Wesley McEldoon, A Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 05/24/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1211912 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 04/17/2017 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766

to a Deed of Trust described as:More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3315 Falcon Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 A.P.N.: 7148-018-034 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession ofion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 623,071.20. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to

the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

LEGAL NOTICE TST5414

FILING OF A SERVICE CHARGE REPORT; and

The Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 29 of Los Angeles County will hold a public hearing on April 11, 2017, at 6:00 pm, in the Signal Hill City Council Chambers.

The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with an opportunity to make comments regarding the Service Charge Report filed with the District Clerk on March 8, 2017, and the proposed Industrial Wastewater Surcharge rates. The boundaries of Sanitation District No. 29 are shown below. The boundaries of Sanitation District No. 29 are shown below.

GENERAL INFORMATION Sanitation District No. 29 provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal service for the areas shown on the map. The operation and maintenance and upgrade capital expenses necessary to manage your wastewater are funded through the service charge and surcharge programs. Any expansion capital projects needed to accommodate new users are funded through the connection fee program. No change to the connection fee rate is being proposed at this time.

The cost of operation and maintenance of the District’s facilities, as well as the construction of upgrade capital facilities, is borne by the existing users of the system. After taking all other sources of revenue into consideration, the remaining revenue required to provide continued services is apportioned to all existing dischargers on the basis of their use of the system. Use is based on the quantity (flow) and strength (chemical oxygen demand [COD] and suspended solids [SS]), with the average daily quantity of sewage flow and strength from one single-family home equal to one sewage unit. All other user categories are assessed proportional to a sewage unit. Residential, commercial, and small industrial users pay a service charge for the number of sewage units generated. Large industrial users pay an annual surcharge rather than a service charge. Some industrial dischargers can elect to pay the annual surcharge using assumed strength parameters established by the Districts (short form rate). Each District also receives a percentage of the one percent general property tax levy on all parcels within that District. Thus, the total annual cost of wastewater treatment service for any given user can be determined by adding either the service charge or surcharge, as applicable, to the property tax received by the District.

The current service charge rate is $339.75 and no change is being proposed for fiscal year 2017-18. Service charge rates in subsequent years will be reviewed at the end of fiscal year 2017-18. An increase in the industrial wastewater surcharge rates, as shown below, is being proposed for each of the next four fiscal years.

Industrial Wastewater Surcharge Rates: 2017-18 $ 863.00 152.50 431.40 114.30 3,661.00

Proposed 2018-19 2019-20 $ 883.00 $ 903.00 156.00 159.50 441.30 451.20 116.90 119.50 3,745.00 3,829.00

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Notice Inviting Bids A-1 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, California, until 10:00 AM on April 18, 2017 and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for construction of “WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS, ET AL. PROJECT, NO. 115 in accordance with the Specifications and Construction Drawings therefore. Bids must be made on the forms provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, marked “Bid for,” followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids. Bids are required for the entire work as shown on the Construction Drawings and as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications.

The work to be accomplished under this contract consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals as required by the Specifications and Contract Documents. The work shall complete, and all work, materials, and services not expressly indicated or called for in the contract Documents which may be necessary for the complete and proper construction of the Work in good faith shall be provided by the Contractor as though originally indicated, at no increase in cost to owner.

The Work to be accomplished under this Contract generally includes the improvement of Willow Street from Atlantic Avenue to Cherry Avenue, 28th and 29th Streets from Walnut Avenue to Cherry Avenue, Gardena Avenue 28th Street to 29th Street, and Gaviota Street from Hill Street north to culde-sac. The Work includes cold milling, paving, curb and gutter, street reconstruction, signing and striping, pavement markings, traffic loops and all appurtenant Work as shown on the Plans and Specifications.

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A-3 Bids will not be received unless they are made on a proposal form furnished in the Contract Documents by the City of Signal Hill. Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check, cashier’s check or bidder’s bond, made payable to the City of Signal Hill for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the Contract.

A-4 All bids are to be compared on the basis of the estimate of quantities shown in the Bid Schedule(s) and as stipulated herein. Bids will not be accepted from the contractors who are not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a currently active Class A license at the time the bid is submitted.

A-5 Attention is directed to the provision in Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under the Contractor.

A-6 Before a Contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence in writing to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, that he/ she has a current combined single limit liability policy with aggregate limits for Bodily Injury and Property Damage in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000).

A-7 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California which are on file with the City Clerk of Signal Hill and copies will be made available to any interested party on request. These rates shall be the minimum wage rates for this project. A copy of the Contractor’s certified payroll, as well as those of all subcontractors, will be required to be submitted with each invoice.

A-8 Attention is directed to Public Contract Code Section V-22300 permitting the substitution of specified and approved securities for contract retention of funds. All such securities shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.

A-9 The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and said bonds shall be secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.

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A-10 The City of Signal Hill reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or delete portions of any and all bids or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures and shall be the sole judge of the bids received.

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A-11 It is estimated that this contract will be awarded on April 25, 2017 by the City Council. It is desired that work begin the week of May 30, 2017.

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A-12 No Contractor or Sub-Contractor may be listed on proposal unless they are registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

A-13 Attention is directed to the provision in Section 1771 of the Labor Code concerning the Public Works Contractor Registration Program with the Department of Industrial Relations including the submission of Certified Payroll Reports by the Contractor or any subcontractor under the Contractor.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant

2020-21 $ 923.00 163.00 461.10 122.10 3913.00

In addition to providing comments at the public hearing, written comments regarding these matters may also be submitted by regular mail to the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, P.O. Box 4998, Whittier, CA 90607-4998 or by e-mail at Rates@lacsd.org.

Written comments must be received by 11:30 a.m., May 10, 2016, to allow for processing prior to the hearing. If you would like further information, please call the District’s staff at (855) 240-9506 (toll free), Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or visit the Districts’ website at www.lacsd.org.

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 623,071.20

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A-2 The contract documents, which include the Specifications and Construction Drawings, may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Finance Department for $25.00 or $30.00 shipped with buyer’s FedEx account. The documents are entitled “WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS ET AL. PROJECT, NO. 115”.

PUBLIC HEARING ON: The Service Charge Report; The Proposed Industrial Wastewater Surcharge Rates

Current $ 843.00 149.00 421.50 111.70 3,577.00

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All Work must be completed within sixty (60) working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Notice to Proceed from the City of Signal Hill.

PUBLIC NOTICE by COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 29 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY of

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BY ORDER of the City of Signal Hill.

Posted at Signal Hill City Hall, Signal Hill Park Community Center, Reservoir Park, Discovery Well Park on: March 30, 2017 Published in Signal Tribune on: March 31 and April 7, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICES

March 31, 2017 CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST5424 NOTICE OF VACANCY OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy exists in the Office of the City Clerk. The former City Clerk was elected to the City Council after the recent Signal Hill General Municipal Election, therefore creating a vacancy. The City of Signal Hill will be conducting a recruitment to fill this vacancy. All interested residents are encouraged to apply.

To serve as City Clerk, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older; and a registered voter and resident of the City. The appointee shall continue to reside in the City for the duration of the term of office, and shall serve as the incumbent city clerk. The term of office expires March 2019.

If you are interested in this appointment, please call (562) 9897305 for an application. Applications are also available in the City Clerk’s office, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may also view a complete job description and apply for this position on the City’s website at HYPERLINK “http://www.cityofsignalhill.org” www.cityofsignalhill.org (job opportunities). Applications must be accompanied by a letter of interest.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, April 28, 2017, at 4:30 p.m.

Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 31, 2017.

BID NOTICE TST5422 G.B. COOKE, INC. An Equal Opportunity Employer and signatory Union Contractor is requesting quotations from all qualified HUD Section 3 subcontractors and suppliers for the following project: PUBLIC WOOD DECK REPLACEMENT & SITE REHAB, MARINE STATION 35 (R-7071) Owner: City of Long Beach, Department of Public Works Bid Date / Time: April 13, 2017 at 10:00am Project Engineer’s Estimate: $200,000 We are requesting bids from HUD Section 3 qualified businesses for the following trades and/or material suppliers: Landscaping and Irrigation, Hauling / Transportation / Disposal of Materials, Equipment Leasing (Operated), Equipment Leasing (Bare), Composite Wood Decking, Concrete and Aggregates.

All Bid documents can be viewed at or obtained from: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portaLcfm?CompanyID=15810 and call also be requested by submitting an email request to: christine@gbcookeinc.com Subcontractors will be required to abide by the terms and conditions of the G.B. Cooke, Inc. (GBC) Subcontract incorporating prime contract terms and conditions, including payment provisions, labor agreements, and insurance requirements. GBC requires that subcontractors and suppliers price quotes and estimates be provided at a reasonable time prior to bid to enable a complete evaluation. We will consider dividing total requirements when economically feasible into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by HUD Section 3 certified businesses in the competitive process.

G.B. COOKE, INC. 660 South State College Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92831 Phone: (626) 969-8736 Fax: (626) 969-7919 Email: christine@gbcookeinc.com Christine Herrera Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 31, 2017.

BID NOTICE TST5423 Onisko & Scholz is bidding on RFP HE17-050 for Professional Accounting Services for the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach.

The RFP is subject to Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (24 CFR Part 135), and therefore are seeking subcontracting opportunities for 10% of the total dollar amount of the project for your efforts. If you are interested, please contact me at the information below.

Lauren Osborne | Director of Marketing losborne@oniskoscholz.com

5000 E. Spring Street Ste. 200 | Long Beach, CA 90815 T 562.420.3100 x 216 | F 562.420.3232 www.oniskoscholz.com Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 31, 2017.

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site HYPERLINK “http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ Tr u s t e e S e r v i c e s . a s p x ” h t t p : / / www.altisource.com/ M o r t g a g e S e r v i c e s / DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-03178-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: February 27 2017 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 HYPERLINK “http:// altisource.com/resware/ Tr u s t e e S e r v i c e s S e a r c h . a s p x ” h t t p : / / w w w. a l t i s o u r c e . com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx _______ ______________________________ ___________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC

MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TS No.: 2014-03178-CA Pub. The Signal Tribune: 3/17/2017 3/24/2017 3/31/2017 TST5410/ Case No. TS020610.

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

PETITION OF Travis San Hill.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 18, 2017; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B; Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017 ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: March 3, 2017 TST 5411 TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-619246-JP Order No.: 12-0144187-02 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST5418 NOTICE OF VACANCIES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy exists in the Office of the City Clerk. The former City Clerk was elected to the City Council after the recent Signal Hill General Municipal Election, therefore creating a vacancy. The City of Signal Hill will be conducting a recruitment to fill this vacancy. All interested residents are encouraged to apply.

To serve as City Clerk, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older; and a registered voter and resident of the City. The appointee shall continue to reside in the City for the duration of the term of office, and shall serve as the incumbent city clerk. The term of office expires March 2019.

If you are interested in this appointment, please call (562) 9897305 for an application. Applications are also available in the City Clerk’s office, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may also view a complete job description and apply for this position on the City’s website at HYPERLINK “http://www.cityofsignalhill.org” www.cityofsignalhill.org (job opportunities). Applications must be accompanied by a letter of interest.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 28, 2017, at 4:30 Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 24 & 31, 2017.

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to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession ofion, 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ANGEL PULEX, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 2/3/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0261893 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/11/2017 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,100,768.35 The purported property address is: 2218 OHIO AVE, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 7215026-053 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA14-619246-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be

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Crimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied) Thursday, March 23 8am Auto burglary 2100 block Long Beach Blvd.

9am Residential burglary 500 block W. Willow St. Noon Robbery- person 2000 block Cerritos Ave. 1pm Public intoxication 2100 block Pine Ave. (suspect arrested) 2pm Residential burglary 2000 Cerritos Ave. 5pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2200 block Cedar Ave. 7pm Battery 1900 block Atlantic Ave.

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10am Public intoxication 4200 block Long Beach Blvd. (suspect arrested) 5pm Spousal abuse 2000 block Cedar Ave. 7pm Auto burglary 4600 block Ruth Ave. 9pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 4900 block Daisy Ave. Saturday, March 25 7am Auto burglary 3300 block E. PCH 4pm Residential burglary 3800 block Olive Ave. 4pm Auto burglary 600 block E. Wardlow Rd. 5pm Robbery- commercial 800 block W. PCH 7pm Lewd act w/child under 14 800 block E. Wardlow Rd.

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7pm Spousal abuse 800 block E. PCH 8pm Robbery- person 200 block E. PCH

8pm Assault- not firearm 100 block E. Hill St.

Friday, March 24 Midnight Assault- not firearm Long Beach Blvd./W. Del Amo Blvd.

Midnight Assault- not firearm Atlantic Ave./E. PCH

6am Auto burglary 2300 block Chestnut Ave. 10am Residential burglary 400 block E. 37th St.

9pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 100 block W. 49th St. Sunday, March 26 Midnight Auto burglary 2801 Atlantic Ave.

Midnight Spousal abuse 3700 block Atlantic Ave.

1am Grand theft- motor vehicle Virginia Ave./W. Pleasant St. 8am Possess meth/ecstacy/GHB 100 block E. 28th St. (suspect arrested) 1pm Residential burglary 2100 block Pine Ave.

reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866)

1pm Indecent exposure 2100 block Magnolia Ave. 1pm Exhibited firearm Temple Ave./E. PCH 1pm Assault w/semiauto firearm Sherman Pl./E. PCH 4pm Residential burglary 2500 block Pacific Ave. 4pm Commercial burglary 100 block E. Willow St. 5pm Residential burglary 3100 block Elm Ave. 6pm Battery 4800 block Atlantic Ave.

8am Robbery- commercial 500 block E. PCH

11am Residential burglary 2500 block Atlantic Ave. 2pm Auto burglary 100 W. 31st St.

10pm Spousal abuse 400 block E. 44th Cr. 10pm Spousal abuse 1800 block Cherry Ave. 11pm Battery 800 block Sunrise Blvd.

Tuesday, March 28 1am Battery Tribune Ct./E. PCH 11am Battery 2400 block Pasadena Ave.

645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14619246-JP IDSPub #0123857 Pub. The Signal Tribune: 3/17/2017 3/24/2017 3/31/2017 TST5412 / 2017 042439 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: MA N PA GROCERY, 346 Roycroft Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814.

Registrants: 1.

ZACHARY HENDERSON, 2.

RENEE HENDERSON, 6029 Castana Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple.

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

Signed: Zachary Henderson. The registrants have begun to use this fictitious business name.

The registrants began using this fictitious business name in August, 2004. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 21, 2017. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 17, 24, 31, & April 7, 2017.

7pm Suspect 1- Misdemeanor warrant.

Suspect 2- Possess paraphernalia, possess controlled substance, misdemeanor warrant.

E. 29th St./Atlantic Ave. (both suspects arrested)

1pm Residential burglary 1000 block E. 21st St. 3pm Robbery- commercial Myrtle Ave./E. 20th St.

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7pm Transport/sell narcotics Chestnut Ave./W. PCH (suspect arrested)

8pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 4700 block Brayton Ave. 8pm Grand theft- motor vehicle E. Hill St./Lime Ave. 11pm Rape- mentally disabled W. 21st St./Chestnut Ave.

Wednesday, March 29 6am Grand theft- motor vehicle 2200 block Lime Ave. 8pm Battery 3300 block Pacific Pl. 11pm Spousal abuse 1900 block Cedar Ave. Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide Thursday, March 23 9:53am Battery 1900 block Cherry Ave. 5:30pm Rape 2700 block Walnut Ave. 6:50pm Grand theft- motor vehicle

TST5413 / 2017 051356 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: TABLE 301, 301 The Promenade North, Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrant: TABLE RESTAURANT LLC, 301 The Promenade North, Long Beach, CA 90802. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: David Solzman, Managing Member. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 1, 2017. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 17, 24, 31, & April 7, 2017.

TST5416 / 2017 065337 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: A & W FINANCIAL, 545 E. Bixby Rd., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: CUYLER WADE ANDREWS, 545 E. Bixby Rd., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and

Friday, March 24 8:15am Auto burglary 2500 block Temple Ave.

9:52am Suspect 1- Spousal abuse.

Suspect 2- Spousal abuse.

2300 block Lewis Ave. (both suspects arrested) 11:50am Forgery 2500 block Cherry Ave.

3:03pm Identity theft 3300 block Cerritos Ave. 3:09pm Auto burglary 2500 block Temple Ave.

Saturday, March 25 1:52am DUI, causing bodily injury.

Cherry Ave./E. Spring St. (suspect arrested) 1:12pm Stolen vehicle recovered 1700 block E. 20th St. 3:08pm Auto burglary 1900 block Orizaba Ave. Sunday, March 26 12:03am Non injury hit-and-run E. 19th St./Cherry Ave. (suspect arrested) 4:25am Robbery- strong arm 2000 block Alamitos Ave.

6:17pm Residential burglary 2200 block Rose Ave. Monday, March 27 1:31pm Forgery, commercial burglary, get credit W/other’s ID, misdemeanor warrant.

2500 block Cherry Ave. (suspect arrested)

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4pm Residential burglary 3400 block California Ave.

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Monday, March 27 8am Robbery- commercial 1800 block Atlantic Ave.

700 block E. Spring St.

Noon Solicited lewd act 2300 block Cedar Ave.

6pm Robbery- person 1900 block Walnut Ave.

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Tuesday, March 28 7:56am Identity theft 2700 block E. PCH

8:19am Identity theft- 3300 block Orange Ave. 10:32am Forgery 3100 block E. Willow St. 2:51pm Elder abuse 3200 block Lewis Ave.

11:06pm Possess controlled substance, possess paraphernalia, possess controlled substance in jail, misdemeanor warrant.

2700 block E. PCH (suspect arrested) Wednesday, March 29 4:04am Auto burglary 2700 block E. PCH 9:37am Petty theft 700 block E. Spring St. (suspect arrested) 4:26pm Petty theft 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect arrested) 4:52pm Robbery- strong arm E. 21st St./Cherry Ave.

8:57am Stolen vehicle recovered

5:14pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 3200 block E. Hill St. (suspect arrested)

4:04pm Grand theft- property 2300 block Sarah Ct.

8:02pm Assault w/a deadly weapon 2700 block E. PCH

correct. Signed: Cuyler Wade Andrews. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 15, 2017.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 17, 24, 31, & April 7, 2017.

TST5417 / 2017 067138 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: BIXBY KNOLLS DENTAL GROUP, 3903 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90807.

Registrant: DANESHMAND AND MOSHREFI, DDS INC., 3903 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Nazanin Daneshmand, CFO. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in 2005. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 16, 2017. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious

business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 17, 24, 31, & April 7, 2017.

TST5419 / 2017 070717 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SAPOR’S LOUISIANA FRIED CHICKEN, 5184 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805.

Registrant: SAPOR’S LOUISIANA FRIED CHICKEN INC., 5184 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Angkerkath Song Lor, 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 March 21, 2017. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 24, 31, & April 7, 14, 2017.

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