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The Signal Hill City Council passed a resolution Tuesday that concludes labor talks with the Signal Hill Police Officers’ Association (SHPOA), and, over a two-year term, the City will save about $150,000 in compensation costs, according to an estimate from a staff report.

The resolution to approve a memorandum of understanding between the SHPOA and the City marks the end of negotiations that started last November.

Both the City and the SHPOA reached an agreement that largely affects salaries, employee pension contributions, and retiree healthcare benefits, according to a staff report from the deputy city manager’s

office. Both parties agreed to freeze merit increases effective Jan. 1, 2012.

Under this new plan, current employees will increase their contribution to their retirement pension plan from two percent to three percent starting this month. Employees will increase their contribution an additional one percent in July 2012. New hires will increase their contribution from two percent to seven percent.

The new plan also allows police employees to use comp time hours through Dec. 31, and will also establish a health savings account for retirees. The plan will allow employees to convert up to half of their accrued sick leave hours to fund their retiree health savings accounts. The City and the SHPOA have also agreed to form a committee that will review other cost-saving alternatives for the

future.

Both the SHPOA and City councilmembers acknowledged that the City still faces financial uncertainty following the recession that began in 2008. A staff report from the deputy city manager’s office highlighted one major stumbling block to the City’s budget from the agency that manages the employees’ pension system: The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, or CalPERS, has increased its rates to about 47.5 percent. CalPERS further advised the City that the rates will be expected to rise to just above 53 percent by the 2014-15 fiscal year.

Councilmember Ellen Ward acknowledged efforts by the City staffers who had to follow the City see COUNCIL page 15

Development in Signal Hill ‘moving forward’ despite recession Athena Mekis Staff Writer

While construction in Signal Hill progresses, developers are running into the City’s newer, stricter oil code regulations, intended to keep businesses and residents healthy.

“Compared to what’s going on in the region, we’re lucky. Projects are moving forward. We have a lot of vacant land,” said Scott Charney, planning manager for the City's Community Development Department Scott Charney.

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building permits, giving the City more control over who builds where.

The Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) played a major part in building around oil wells by precisely locating and evaluating all of them before building permits were issued, but DOGGR’s recent policy change of no longer mandating gas and oil leak testing compelled the City of Signal Hill to make policy changes of its own.

The City proposed an Interim Urgency Ordinance Aug. 16 concerning the oil code and hopes to adopt it at the Sept. 20 council meeting.

The In-N-Out location at 701 E. Spring St. is expected to open in mid November.

“The interim regulation addresses the proper handling of the re-abandonment of oil well standards as a result of the DOGGR policy changes,” according to the Interim Urgency Ordinance on the Signal Hill website.

The ordinance will make stricter standards for building around oil wells, but it may take months to pass, Charney said.

With the new Interim Development Standards, no structures shall be constructed atop any oil wells but may be built 10 feet away to allow access for a well-abandonment rig in see DEVELOPMENT page 18

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World’s rarest butterfly to be seen in San Pedro through high-powered viewing scopes

Courtesy Moorpark College Butterfly project

The Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly is found only along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, a short stretch along the southwestern Los Angeles County coast.

Athena Mekis Staff Writer

Our neighbor city, San Pedro, is home to many wonders: Dead Man’s Island, Sunken City, Abalone Cove and the world’s rarest butterfly.

The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks will fund two observation stations at Deane Dana Friendship Park in San Pedro, allowing visitors to view the fingernailsized, endangered Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly through viewing scopes without disturbing their fragile habitat.

“We are working feverishly in planning,” said Regional Park Superintendent Kim Bosell, who hopes to see the observation stations fully functioning by the beginning of next spring when the female butterflies deposit their eggs.

A major reason the Palos Verdes (PV) blue butterflies only live along the Palos Verdes Peninsula is that they feed on the rare ocean locoweed, which is indigenous only to that area, although they also feed on deerweed, which is found in California, Mexico and Arizona.

“The butterflies go through all phases of life on one plant,” Bosell said.

Even if the gazebo-style observation stations and viewing scopes are in place by next spring, it may take years for the butterfly population to multiply

in abundance, Bosell said.

“We have released thousands of PV blue butterflies and larvae to multiple sites [along the peninsula] for four years now,” said Jana Johnson, biologist for the Blue Butterfly Project.

Surveys on population growth have yet to be conducted.

“We will continue releasing every spring, as long as our team of dedicated students continues to produce such large numbers of PV Blue, and entities such as the US Navy, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC), and LA Parks & Rec have restored habitat ready for this comeback species,” Johnson said.

The PVPLC maintains the Palos Verdes Peninsula by captive-breeding native plants and the PV blue butterflies at San Pedro’s Moorpark College, according to the PVPLC website.

The PV Blue Butterfly was thought to have been extinct until 1994, when a team of researchers led

by Dr. Rudi Mattoni rediscovered the butterfly at the Defense Fuel Supply Point in San Pedro. Since that time, the Defense Logistics Agency, which operates the facility, has funded habitat restoration and a breeding program for the blue butterfly, according to the PVPLC website.

“We have just under 2,000 PV see BUTTERFLIES page 19

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lbPD seeking information related to robbery-murder case The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) or the vehicle involved in the murder of a Lake Elsinore man who was killed during a robbery on Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, in the 1400 block of West 16th Street in Long Beach.

The preliminary investigation revealed that 33-year-old Franklin Robles of Lake Elsinore had gone to the location to purchase a vehicle. Once at the location, he was approached and robbed by two black male suspects. During the robbery, the victim was shot in the upper body. He was later transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased a short time later.

During their investigation, detectives have recently learned through a witness that a tan Chevy Suburban, similar to the vehicle

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The vehicle shown above is the type of car that police believe was associated with the murder of a Lake Elsinore man who was killed during a robbery on August 9, 2010, in Long Beach.

depicted in the above photo, was seen parked at the victim’s residence in Lake Elsinore which investigators discovered had been burglarized after the murder in Long Beach.

At this time, the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may

have information regarding this incident or the vehicle is strongly urged to contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Malcolm Evans and Todd Johnson at (562) 570-7244.

Anonymous tips may be submitted via text or web by visiting tipsoft.com. ß

nine men arrested in lbPD prostitution operation On Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, the Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Vice Detail and West Division Directed Enforcement officers conducted an undercover operation targeting prostitution in the area of west Long Beach. The operation resulted in nine males being arrested, eight for solicitation of prostitution and one for a warrant.

Operations of this type have been due in large part to community concerns regarding quality-oflife issues in the area according to a LBPD release. Long Beach Police will continue to conduct unannounced anti-prostitution operations throughout the city in an effort to end this nuisance

EYE ON CRIME Crimes reported by the LBPD Sept. 2–6 Council Districts 6 (North of PCH) 7 & 8 (East of the L.A. River & North to Del Amo Blvd.)

Friday, Sept. 2 Traffic Collision 5:30am– 500 block of West Willow Street Officers responded to the scene of a traffic collision where injuries had been reported. Officers arrived and found that a pedestrian had suffered major injuries after being struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital to be treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

Sunday, Sept. 4 Robbery 4:30am– 1800 block of Cedar Avenue A male suspect approached two victims and robbed them at gunpoint of their vehicle.

The victims were not injured.

Assault 2pm– 2000 block of Long Beach Boulevard An unknown suspect(s) fired shots at an inhabited residence. No injuries were reported.

activity and the negative effects it has on the community.

The LBPD is warning those inclined to patronize prostitutes that they run the risk of being arrested should they engage in this

activity in Long Beach.

For additional information regarding this operation, contact the Long Beach Police Department’s Vice Investigations Detail at (562) 570-7219. ß

SHRED AND PREVENT FRAUD What Shred-A-Thon Who Hosted by the Long Beach Police Department in conjunction with American Shredding When Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8am to noon Where Ability First Community Center, 3770 E. Willow St., LB More Info Long Beach residents are invited to bring up to 10 boxes (per vehicle) of personal documents for shredding free of charge. The boxes can be dropped off using the “drive-thru” service that will be provided. A $5 fee will be charged for each additional box.

VolUNTEER CHATS What “Volunteer Opportunities Coffee” Who Rancho Los Cerritos When Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10am Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd, LB More Info A complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. Museum staff and volunteers will share information on the Rancho’s educational program and events. RSVP at (562) 570-1755. Visit rancholoscerritos.org for additional information on volunteer opportunities.

PATRIoTIC CRAFTING What Quarterly family art-making workshop Who Friends of Signal Hill Cultural Arts When Sunday, Sept. 11 from 1pm to 3pm Where Discovery Well Park Community Center, 2200 Temple Ave., SH More Info Open to the public, and no reservations required.

Space is limited to 50 participants and an adult must accompany children. There is no charge to participate and all material will be provided. Call (562) 989-7370 or email foshca@verizon.net.

REVIEWING THE 8TH What Community meeting Who North Long Beach Community Action Group When Sunday, Sept. 11 from 2pm to 4pm Where North Police Sub-station, 4891 Atlantic Ave., LB More Info Featured guest speaker will be 8th District Councilmember Rae Gabelich, who will discuss her annual 8th district review and final year as councilmember. Call (562) 428-7710.

CoMMEMoRATIVE FIlM SCREENING What Special screening of 9/11: The Filmmakers Commemorative Edition Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Public Library and the Signal Hill Community Foundation When Sunday, Sept. 11 at 6pm Where Signal Public Library, 1770 E. Hill St., SH More Info The screening is open to the public. Refreshments will be available for sale. Film starts at 6:15pm. Call (562) 9897323.

SEPTEMBER BooK READ What Willow Wellness Center Senior book club When Second Monday of each month Who Willow Wellness Center Where 2799 Temple Ave., SH More Info Book discussion open to the public. September’s book read will be Ireland by Frank Delaney. Call (562) 9819500.

RIBBoN-CUTTING AND GIVEAWAYS What Grand opening of Cheta Chiropractic Day Spa Who Presented by the Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce and City of Signal Hill When Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 1pm Where 1900 E. 27th St #104, SH More Info Refreshments, demonstrations and prizes will be available.

MIMI’S oN WHEElS What “A Night of Food, Friends and Fun” Who Presented by Meals on Wheels and Mimi’s Cafe When Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 3pm to 10pm Where Mimi’s Café, 6670 E. Pacific Coast Highway, LB More Info Attendees can visit the Meals on Wheels’ website, print the Mimi’s flyer and present it to the server. Mimi's Cafe will donate 15 percent from each sale to Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. CANINE CRoSSINGS What Friends of Long Beach Animals September meet-andgreet Who Friends of Long Beach Animals When Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6pm Where Unity Monument, Temple Avenue at Hill Street, SH More Info The meet-up consists of a half-mile or quarter-mile walk that ends at Hilltop Park for refreshments. Dogs are welcome.

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As we all know, this year marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11, a national tragedy only equaled in the feelings of national grief and shock by the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Like the day of his death, most of us remember where we were when we learned of the destruction of the World Trade Towers, the damage of the Pentagon and the plane crash in rural Pennsylvania.

The horrific event is something that I try to not dwell on, but I know that I must never forget it.

As American poet and philosopher George San-

tayana (1863-1952) is credited with saying, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” To help us remember, the City of Signal Hill is sponsoring a movie about 9/11 tonight. Below are the details: The Signal Hill Public Library and the Signal Hill Community Foundation invite you to join them tonight, September 9, for a free, special screening of 9/11: The Filmmakers Commemorative Edition. The movie originally aired on CBS in 2002 and was created by French filmmakers and brothers Gedeon and Jules Naudet. While shooting a documentary about rookie New York firefighter Tony Benetatos, Jules Naudet recorded the only shots of the first crash on film. The movie will be shown at the Signal Hill Public Library at 1770 E. Hill St. Refreshments will be available for sale. The doors open at 6pm, and the movie begins at 6:15pm.

Jules had accompanied the crew on a routine call to check out a leaky gas main to get some

camera practice, which put him and the others right near the World Trade Center as the first plane hit. Jules recorded everything on camera as it occurred, joining Chief Pfeifer and the other firemen as they rushed to the tower. Jules continued rolling over the next several hours, even entering the North Tower.

That morning rookie firefighter Benetatos and Gedeon had remained at the station until retired Chief Burns came aboard and led Benetatos to the disaster. Gedeon lost track of them and ended up shooting the ordeal from the streets of New York.

Most of the 9/11 film came from the video cameras of the Naudet brothers. The movie includes footage of rescue efforts and the aftermath. It contains an additional 20 minutes of never-before-seen footage and 50 minutes of exclusive interviews, including more recent interviews with the firefighters.

For additional information about this event, contact the library staff at (562) 989-7323.

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Honesty is key to teen driving safety

By Stephen Wallace, M.S. Ed. The Chicago Tribune’s report of 15 students suspended from Naperville North High School for drinking until 5am on the morning school started, some of them still intoxicated for the opening bell, paints a poignant, if problematic, picture of teens and alcohol. As one area mom asked, “I still am wondering, where were the parents? The night before the first day of school?

Where did they think their kids were, and what did they think they were doing? It's astonishing to me.”

Astonishing, yes. Uncommon?

Not so much.

Research from SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Liberty Mutual Insurance reveals that 63 percent of middle- and highschool students have used alcohol, and that by 12th grade, about three in four are drinking.

So where were the parents of these kids? Some were likely unaware (reality gap), others may have figured there was nothing they could do about it (myth of inevitability), while a few perhaps aided and abetted the crime (a scenario frequently reported by young drinkers).

“What's the harm as long as they're not driving?” such parents often ask.

Hmmm ... where to start?

Other accidents? Incidents of violence? Unplanned sexual activity?

Drownings? Acute alcohol poison-

ings? And we haven’t even touched on the brain research.

Regardless, many underage drinkers are driving. The data show that 13 percent of teen drivers say they have driven after drinking alcohol (15 percent say they have done so after using marijuana; and 7 percent report the same regarding prescription drugs used illegally).

But there is a silver lining: almost two decades of research reminds us of just how influential mom and dad are in the choices their teenagers make. Unfortunately, the same research reveals a fault line in those relationships during the critical developmental phase known as adolescence, when young people need their parents more than at any time during the lifespan other than early infancy.

The culprit? A lack of sustained, open, and honest dialogue around the issues young people themselves rate as most troubling– including impaired driving, which many adults have simply stopped talking about, perhaps thinking it was solved back in the ‘80s.

Think again.

Not surprisingly, nearly one in five (19 percent) teens say that their parents have never spoken with them about driving safety!

And, sadly, many parents who try meet resistance in the form of dishon-

esty. For example, one in eight teens report shading, or outright hiding, the truth when speaking to their parents about driving while under the influence of alcohol, while 15 percent are dishonest about driving after using other drugs.

Overall, less than half (49 percent) of young drivers are fully forthcoming in their driving-related conversations with mom or dad.

Ironic that almost all of them (91 percent) say they want their parents to trust their driving abilities!

Let’s help them earn that trust.

Year after year, the SADD/Liberty Mutual driving research points to the positive impact of informed parentteen dialogue where expectations are stated, family rules put in place, and compliance monitored. That this dialogue can be facilitated by written agreements, such as SADD’s Contract for Life and Liberty Mutual’s Parent/Teen Driving Contract, is great news- 65 percent of teen drivers say having a contract in place would help them achieve their goal of parental trust.

Liberty Mutual and SADD believe that effective parent-teen communication is critical to helping teens recognize and choose safe driving behaviors. As Dave Melton, a driving safety expert with Liberty Mutual and managing director of global safety, says, “Having a conver-

sation with a new teen driver provides an opportunity to share past driving experiences, discuss concerns about safety, and determine rules and consequences.”

Liberty Mutual’s contract not only demonstrates a driver’s commitment to being safe and responsible behind the wheel, but also facilitates parental trust in their child’s driving behaviors by including some open-ended questions designed to stimulate the type of honest conversations both parents and teens actually want.

Given that automobile crashes account for thousands of teen deaths annually, it’s imperative to begin the school year with some clear conversations about rules of the road … for them and for us.

So it’s time to start talking– for we have miles to go before we sleep.

Stephen Wallace, senior advisor for policy, research, and education at SADD and author of the book Reality Gap: Alcohol, Drugs, and Sex–What Parents Don’t Know and Teens Aren’t Telling, has experience as a school psychologist and adolescent counselor. For more information about SADD, visit sadd.org.

For more information about Wallace, visit stephengraywallace.com .

To find Liberty Mutual’s Parent/Teen Driving Contract, go to LibertyMutual.com/TeenDriving.

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lb event-planning company launches new line that’s getting the Hollywood treatment Long Beach’s Choura Events has announced the launch of its Designer Lounge Furniture Collection. The collection has already been a glamorous backdrop at numerous Hollywood events, including the 2011 Grammy and Golden Globe Awards after-parties and several of television’s popular wedding shows, including My Fair Wedding and Bridezillas.

“Everyone planning an event wants theirs to stand out,” said Ryan Choura, CEO of Choura Events. “Our furniture does that based on style, color and variety.”

At the helm of industry trends, Choura Events is responding to the high demand from clients for this type of furniture over the past decade, both for indoor and outdoor events.

Although many event companies offer furniture rentals in an attempt to spice up events, most consist of inexpensive, simply made vinyl options. Choura Events’ Designer Lounge Furniture Collection, however, stands out with its oddly shaped sofas, oversized

chairs, colorful coffee tables and ornate day beds.

“This is the swankiest thing I have ever offered my clients. Every time we deliver, they are wowed,” declared Choura.

Many times when people think about events, they visualize the typical 60-inch round tables. However, as the young CEO and owner of a full-service, integrated event company, Choura is out to change such expected notions, with, for example, layouts that include oversized chairs surrounding a fire pit.

“Expectations for an exciting event experience are quickly evolving,” he says. “But by staying one or two steps ahead of trends, we are able to exceed our clients’ expectations, and they are entirely stoked at the advanced sense of style we provide for them.”

The collection has also been featured at some of Southern California’s premiere events– not only the Grammy and Golden Globe Awards after-parties, but also the Port of Long

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“As a result of the new furniture collection, we have seen growth in three parts of our company: previous customers who were not utilizing us for these items and have returned because of them; clients who didn’t realize we had this capability are now

choosing our company for their events; and our own sales team’s use of the furniture to enhance events,” Choura said. The Designer Lounge Furniture Collection has resulted in a 10 percent increase in revenue for Choura Events’ Southern California event business.

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Free nicotine replacement therapy available to la County residents The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is informing residents who want to stop smoking that they now have another resource to help them quit. All Los Angeles County residents are now eligible to receive a free one-month supply of nicotine patches by calling 1-800NO-BUTTS. The free nicotine patches are being distributed through the California Smoker’s Helpline (1-800NO-BUTTS), which offers multilingual services including Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Korean. The helpline is a free telephone counsel-

ing resource to help smokers develop a quit plan and assist them through the quit process. Applicants for the free nicotine patches must be over the age of 18 and have a Los Angeles County mailing address.

This effort is part of a comprehensive tobacco control approach, led by local health departments such as the Long Beach Health Department, which has resulted in a dramatic decrease in the number of adult smokers in California. Currently, 11.9 percent of adults in California smoke; this makes California one of only two states nationwide to reach the federal

Healthy People 2020 target of reducing the adult smoking prevalence rate to 12 percent.

“The nicotine patch program is a great opportunity for Long Beach residents who want to kick the smoking habit and enjoy the benefits of a healthier lifestyle,” said Ronald R. Arias, Health Department director.

In Long Beach, additional quitsmoking referrals can be obtained through the Health Department’s Tobacco Education Program. To obtain a free copy of the Long Beach Stop Smoking Self-Help Referral Guide and Cessation Packet, contact the Tobacco Educa-

tion Program at (562) 570-7950.

For more information regarding the Health Department Tobacco Education Program, contact Eipryl Tello, Interim Tobacco Education Program coordinator, at (562) 5707950 or visit longbeach.gov/health, click on “Health Promotion” and then click on “Tobacco Education Program.” ß

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Benefits of quitting smoking • 20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drop.

• 12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

• Two weeks to three months after quitting: Your circulation improves, and your lung function increases.

• One to nine months after quitting: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) start to regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection.

• One year after quitting: The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a continuing smoker’s.

Source: the American Cancer Society

lb Water Dept. releases ‘water waster’ mobile app for android and iPhone The Long Beach Water Department is providing residents with another tool to report any water infractions that don’t align with Long Beach municipal codes. The Water Waster application, created by the Long Beach-based firm CityLife, Inc., was developed for iPhone and Android operating systems. After downloading LB Water Waster, users will have the option to choose from eight violations, such as break or leak on water line, excess runoff/overwatering, and watering between 9am and 4pm.

To help address the issues, there are fields where Long Beach residents can insert the date and time of the violation, location of violation, and any additional information that may be

useful. Users can also check for approved water schedules as authorized by the Long Beach Water Department.

Once an issue is reported through the application, it is then sent to the Long Beach Water Department via email to be addressed by the proper department. To download, users simply need to go to the iTunes Store or Android Market and type in “LB Water Waster.”

“The Long Beach Water Department leads the way in water usage and waste-management programs, an area we at CityLife, Inc. feel to be of vital importance for generations to come,” said Matt Saunders, CityLife, Inc. president. “We are very proud to have developed their first, and the

first in the country, mobile water waster-reporting application.”

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Question: A geek just quoted me a price of $350 for computer repair on my 5 year old WinXP Dell PC. Isn’t it better to put that money into a new PC? Answer: Consider this: with the repair cost, you end up with your original software, email settings, desktop, application programs as you are familiar with. Nothing to learn and back to business as usual.

With the additional cost associated with buying a new PC, approximately $200.00, you will have the advantage of new equipment with a longer shelf life as well as a manufacturer warranty. That’s the good news. What you also need to consider is your data is still in the old PC. If it is in need of repair and you lack the skill to export your critical data, you still have that repair cost to deal with. Also, do you have the original application programs that you acquired over the years? Most people don’t. You can not simply copy programs over to the new PC. There is also compatibility issues with the new Windows 7 operating system. If you are running old 32bit software programs, they might not work on your new PC at all. Your printer could also be obsolete and incompatible with the new windows 7 64bit platform.

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With lb time exchange program, ‘time is money’ and a lot more The Long Beach Time Exchange will host its first-anniversary event at the 2nd City Council Art Gallery, 435 Alamitos Ave., on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 2pm to 4:30pm. This free event will showcase time-bank members’ skills and talents and will include food, live music, and information about time banking– a system whereby community members give and receive services through the exchange of time rather than money.

In its first year, the Long Beach Time Exchange (LBTE) has attracted nearly 200 individual members and 15 organizational members who have exchanged more than 2,600 hours.

“We have a strong base of active members and are looking forward to expanding over the next year,” said LBTE co-founder Tony Damico. “A major goal is to have time-banking leaders and community hubs throughout the various Long Beach neighborhoods.”

The types of services offered and requested are as diverse as the LBTE membership and include haircuts, child care, financial planning and tax preparation, photography, tutoring, massage and other healing arts, organizing and help around the house, rides to the airport and medical appointments, and more.

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Although time-bank members sometimes do direct exchanges, the time-banking system is set up to allow exchanges throughout the community.

When a member does something to help another member, she or he earns “time dollars” for the amount of time spent. That member can then spend his or her time dollars with anyone else in the time-banking network.

Some of LBTE member Lily Begler’s exchanges have included providing child care and jewelry repair and receiving guitar lessons. “All of my time exchange experiences have been really rewarding,” she said. “I feel like I am getting closer to my friends as well as expanding into parts of my community that I would not normally have the chance of encountering.”

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Community members participate in “speed banking” at a Long Beach Time Exchange monthly gathering. After forming two parallel lines, the pairs of individuals across from each other have about 45 seconds to tell each other what they would like to receive and what they are willing to offer. Sometimes deals are made immediately; sometimes they’re arranged later.

value of the exchange. “The Long Beach Time Exchange is such a positive addition to our community because it recognizes that everyone has

something to give and we’re stronger together,” she said. “I encourage everyone to come out on the 18th to celebrate with us and learn more.” ß

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Frank McIlquham, director of The Rock Club, explained that the cell phones will be given to Mobile Green, a South Pasadena company that helps nonprofit organizations raise money through cell-phone recycling. Mobile Green will refurbish the phones, sell them, and donate a portion of the proceeds directly to the Veterans Hospital’s music rehabilitation program, which provides veterans the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and play or sing as part of a musical group. Groups practice twice a week and, as they develop music skills, perform in public at a variety of locations both within the hospital and at community organizations and functions.

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Employers can still participate in the 2011 Hire-A-Youth program, which is offered and supported by the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network and matches job-ready youth with local employers.

Hotel Current in Long Beach is just one of the many businesses participating in the 2011 Hire-AYouth program.

“I would encourage other businesses to participate,” said Vicki Arreguin, director of sales at Hotel Current. “The program has been good for our business’s bottom line, and we are able to provide opportunities for our local youth to gain real-world work experience.”

Last year, more than 285 employers benefited from 209,000 hours of subsidized employment by more than 1,000 youth, thanks to the Pacific Gateway’s Summer

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CSulb grad student from lb named Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholar Eight students at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) have been named Sally Casanova PreDoctoral Scholars for the 2011-12 academic year, including Michelle Hayes of Long Beach, a graduate student in religious studies who focuses on women and religion.

The one-time award includes $3,000 in funding support, which Hayes will use for specific activities that will help her become a strong candidate for doctoral programs.

Designed to increase the number of potential college faculty, the pre-doctoral program supports the doctoral aspirations of California State University (CSU) students who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages. Students chosen for this honor are designated Sally Casanova Scholars as a tribute to Casanova, a CSU administrator who died in 1994.

“I felt very honored when I found out that I had been admitted into the Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Program,” said Hayes, a local who graduated from Somerset High School in Bellflower. “The monetary support the program offers me is much needed and appreciated, but the level of inner con-

fidence and fortification I have gained as a result of knowing that the committee supports me is priceless.”

Hayes, who expects to earn her master’s degree from CSULB in 2014, noted that 219 very qualified California State University students applied to the pre-doctoral program, but only 67 were selected to receive the honor. “I am encouraged knowing that a highly educated committee looked over an outline of my aspirations and believed that my goals were worth investing in.”

The other 2011-12 Sally Casanova Scholars from CSULB and their intended discipline of study include graduate students Matthew Alcala (psychology), Donald Bessom (political science), Jesus Garcia (French and Francophone studies) and zoraya Gudelman (education). There were also three undergraduate student recipients: seniors Diem Han Julie Nguyen (psychology), Joanna Sanchez-Avila (women’s, gender and sexuality studies) and Anna Silva (Chicano and Latino studies).

“We are certainly proud of these students and their selection as pre-doctoral scholars,” said Cecile Lindsay,

vice provost for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies. “They deserve to be part of this unique opportunity and receive the guidance and financial help that many students need in preparing for and applying to doctoral programs. Our hope is that when they complete their degrees, they return to The Beach or another CSU campus to teach.”

Each scholar works closely with a CSU faculty sponsor to develop an overall plan leading to enrollment in a doctoral program that is tailored to the student’s individual career and educational goals. The program places a special emphasis on increasing the number of CSU students who enter doctoral programs at University of California (UC) campuses with the goal of students returning to a CSU campus as a new faculty member.

Some of the activities the scholars will be involved with, which are specified in the plan and undertaken during the award year, include preparing graduate school applications and visits, and attending professional conferences.

Other activities include summer research internship programs at doctoral-granting institutions, travel to

national symposia or professional meetings in their chosen field, as well as membership in professional organizations.

Now in its 22nd year, the California Pre-Doctoral Program has had more than 1,000 scholars participate in the program to date. ß Courtesy CSUlB

Long Beach resident Michelle Hayes, a graduate student in religious studies who focuses on women and religion, is one of eight CSULB students who have been named Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars for the 2011-12 academic year.

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94 percent of 10-grade aCe students at Jordan pass CaHSee, far surpassing district’s average In an email Tuesday, Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster praised the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) scores achieved recently by the students of the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (A.C.E.) Academy at Jordan High School. According to the California Department of Education, 94 percent of A.C.E.’s sophomore class passed on their first attempt. While 93 percent of LBUSD students district-wide pass

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the exam by grade 12, about 70 percent pass on the first attempt in grade 10. On average, the A.C.E. 10thgraders essentially performed at the same level as the district’s 12thgraders.

“I’m delighted to see A.C.E. students perform so well in the CAHSEE exams,” Foster said. “So far, the A.C.E. model of incorporating handson trade learning and academics has shown to be a winning formula for students, teachers and administration.”

The A.C.E. Academy of Long Beach is a school-within-a-school supported by Foster, the Long Beach Unified School District, and multiple industry and community partners. This unique program provides guest speakers, fieldtrips, internships and partnerships with industry professionals and businesses. The A.C.E. Academy opened with 50 students in fall 2007 and now serves about 270 students.

California high-school students must pass the CAHSEE to earn a highschool diploma. The CAHSEE ensures that students graduate from high school with grade-level skills in reading, writing, and math. Students first take this test during their sophomore year. If they do not pass, they are given additional chances to take the test during their junior and senior years.

LBUSD Superintendent Christopher J. Steinhauser also congratulated the A.C.E. students on their performance.

lb Parks, rec & marine offering 400-plus classes in fall Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine is offering more than 400 classes, adult sports leagues and aquatics programs scheduled from September through December 2011 throughout the entire city.

These programs provide opportunities for exercise and recreation, social interaction and learning, and growth and relaxation for ages preschool to adults 50 and older and include activities in art, music, nature, sports, fitness and special-interest classes.

The new fall Recreation Connection class guide with classes and programs is out now and available at LBParks.org. Copies of the guide are also available at park community centers and city libraries.

There are five ways to register: • Call (562) 570-7171 after obtaining PIN in advance at (562) 570-3111 • Log in at LBParks.org

• Mail in the registration form on page 39 of the Recreation Class Guide to the El Dorado Park Administration Building, 2760 Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, CA 90815 • Fax the registration form to (562) 570-3113 • Visit the El Dorado Park Administration Building Monday through Friday, between 9am and 5:30pm (closed Sept. 5, Nov. 24 and 25, and Dec. 26) For more information about classes, programs, registration or payments, visit LBParks.org or call (562) 570-3111.

For information on other Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine programs, call (562) 570-3100 or visit LBParks.org and sign up for e-notify and receive email notifications about new classes and programs, as well as newsletters and special reports. ß

“We're thrilled with the exit exam results at A.C.E.,” Steinhauser said.

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press release issued by the LBPD. Nationally, impaired driving caused by alcohol or drugs causes one death every 30 minutes and one injury every two minutes. DUI saturation patrols have been proven to reduce impaired-driving-related collisions by removing these drivers from the streets.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Safety Administration. “When more people drive sober and safely, lives are saved,” said Christopher J. Murphy, director of the Office of Traffic Safety. “It’s just that simple. This grant will help make Long Beach just that much safer of a place to work and live.” ß

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SCe connecting customers with contractors during free solar fair Southern California Edison (SCE) will host a free solar fair in Long Beach to help connect customers interested in a home system installation with contractors who can do the work. The fair will take place from 10am to 12:30pm on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave. At the event, SCE customers

will first be given a short presentation, during which they will learn about the California Solar Initiative program incentives, tax credits and financing options that can help lower out-of-pocket costs. Then they will be free to meet with multiple, licensed solar contractors, and they may schedule an inspection to determine their home’s potential for an effective solar system.

Although this event is free, space is limited and no one will be admitted without a reservation. To register, or for more information, send an email with your name, complete mailing address and phone number to homesolar@sce.com, or call (866) 970-9221.

SCE is no longer accepting applications from solar contractors to attend this event. ß

California Coastal Commission hosting 27th Coastal Cleanup Day The California Coastal Commission has announced that the 27th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9am to noon (in most locations).

California Coastal Cleanup Day is the state’s largest volunteer event, annually drawing more than 80,000 volunteers to more than 800 cleanup sites along the state’s coast and inland shorelines. Volunteers combine with others around the globe to create the world’s largest volunteer event dedicated to the marine environment– the International Coastal Cleanup– organized by Ocean Conservancy.

“California Coastal Cleanup Day is an opportunity for every Californian, no matter where they may live, to take part in a dramatic act of coastal stewardship,” said Mary Shallenberger, chair of the California Coastal Commission. “Eighty percent of the debris that washes into the ocean off California originates on land, so we need volunteers throughout the state to do what they can to help us stop trash where it starts, and keep our oceans free of debris.”

As in past years, the Commission is supplying all of the materials needed for volunteers to clean beaches and waterways, but the Commission is also asking volunteers to do their part to limit the amount of debris created by the event itself. “The cleanup itself has a plastic footprint, which we are work-

ing to reduce,” said Eben Schwartz, outreach manager for the California Coastal Commission. “We are asking volunteers to bring a bucket or reusable bag, along with a pair of gardening gloves, to use at the cleanup rather than creating more waste with the single-use, disposable plastic cleanup supplies we provide.

We can move Coastal Cleanup Day towards a zero-waste event, but we need our volunteers’ help to get there.”

Before the cleanup: 1. Find your cleanup location and register (if requested) by visiting coastforyou.org or by calling (800) COAST-4U. 2. Prepare your reusable cleanup supplies: locate a bucket or reusable bag you can wash after the event, grab some gloves, fill up a reusable water bottle, and pack a waste-free lunch.

During the cleanup: 1. Show up to your selected cleanup location with your cleanup supplies, and bring some friends.

2. Remove all the trash you can find and collect data on what you pick up. The data provides a vital snapshot of what is littering the beaches and waterways of California, helps inform educational and policy efforts, and acts as a baseline to evaluate the state’s marine debris efforts throughout the year.

3. Keep an eye out for any

unusual items. If you find one, report it to your site captain to be eligible for the state’s annual Most Unusual Item Contest.

After the cleanup: 1. Log on to Ecoplates.com to enter your name into a drawing to win a $1,000 gift certificate to Whole Foods Market or one of several destination prize packages, supplied by partnering convention and visitors’ bureaus across the state.

2. While on Ecoplates.com, purchase a new Whale Tail License Plate! Funds from the sale of the newly redesigned plate support Coastal Cleanup Day, grants to local efforts throughout the state, along with a host of other critical coastal and marine education efforts.

3. Participate year-round by signing up for the Adopt-A-Beach Program. Details at coastforyou.org.

To participate on a local level, contact one of the following: City of long beach El Dorado Nature Center longbeach.gov/naturecenter Erin Kellogg & Brooke Davis (562) 570-4876 brooke.davis@longbeach.gov Heal the bay healthebay.org/ccd Eveline Bravo & Asma Mahdi (800) HEAL-BAY ccd-3jun11@healthebay.info ß

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lb Council proceeds to enact FY12 budget in a 6-3 vote Stephanie Raygoza Staff Writer

In a sudden and controversial move made late at night during the Sept. 6 Long Beach City Council meeting, Council voted with an empty chamber to enact the Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) budget as an emergency ordinance with proposed cuts to police, fire, parks and library departments to take effect immediately. The 6-3 vote cancels what would have been the introduction of a new FY12 replenishment police academy class and cuts fire engine staffs to three-men crews, making Long Beach the only major metropolitan city to not provide the standard four per engine, according to a joint email from the dissenting Councilmembers, which included Gerrie Schipske of the 5th District, Rae Gabelich of the 8th and Steven Neal of the 9th.

The budget vote was made at 11:11pm after the public left the council chamber, according to that joint email, which they had sent out two hours after the meeting in response to the Council vote.

“By waiting until the public left, they violated every principle of transparency and openness and proceeded

to seriously cut essential public safety and quality-of-life services with few public in attendance,” the statement read. “Despite more than 28 residents giving testimony earlier in the evening against making cuts to public safety and quality-of-life services, the majority on the council waited for the public to leave before they jammed through a budget that seriously cuts these critical services.”

Under the budget vote, other fireservices reductions will take place at Stations 14, 18 and 19, with the elimination of 21 police officers in the various departments of patrol, gang enforcement, Homeland Security detail and violent crimes. These changes come at a time when the state is preparing to release prisoners, and six members of the Council are ignoring the concerns of both police and fire chiefs, according to the email.

In a statement given later on Wednesday, 1st District Councilmember Robert Garcia, who supported the vote, said the budget contains tough cuts for every department but is fiscally responsible. He noted that the decision would help move the City in a positive direction, in part due to the historic pension reform agreement with the Police Officers Association,

which would reduce pension costs and protect police officers from future layoffs in the FY12 budget.

“Over the next couple weeks, we have a responsibility to look at creative ways to fund a 2012 police academy and ensure that we are able to retain four firefighters on our fire trucks,” Garcia said. “These are tough times, but by working together, we may be in a position to begin seeing budget surpluses in 2014.”

Garcia plans to advocate for numerous capital investments for police and fire technology and staffing, additional library and parks resources, city web technology, and funding to fix more streets and sidewalks.

Although the Council initially voted against the use of oil revenue to maintain services, Garcia said the budget would adapt, as the Council plans to revisit the issue. “I expect that concerns will be addressed in the next few weeks at our October 4 deliberations on one-time oil revenue,” he said. “We have an opportunity to spend $18 million on one-time capital expenses.”

Budget cuts to the various city departments and services will take effect Oct. 1. ß

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10 Signal tribune remembering SePtember 11, 2001 SePtember 9, 2011 Church to offer poetry, anthem and origami peace doves in honor of 9/11 In its historic sanctuary, under more than 3,900 origami peace cranes, the First Congregational Church of Long Beach will conduct a special service on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 10am marking the tenth anniversary of the 9/11/2001 tragedies. The service will include new poetry and a new choral anthem written by church members for the occasion and will end with a memorial time in the church courtyard, including the release of peace doves.

The theme for the service will be “Coming Home To Our Better Selves.”

There will also be a salad luncheon after the service during which people will engage in guided conversations about the significance of the 9/11 events.

At 4pm, the South Coast Interfaith Council will hold an Interfaith Service of Unity, Remembrance and Peace under the peace cranes.

For the last three years, members of this liberal Christian church have folded and hung hundreds of paper origami cranes in the month of August as a way of remembering the tragedies of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. This year the cranes have remained in place as a reminder of the importance of peace in relation to the events of 9/11.

The First Congregational Church is located at the corner of Third Street and Cedar Avenue in downtown Long Beach. ß

For the last three years, members of the First Congregational Church of Long Beach have folded and hung hundreds of paper origami cranes each August as a way of remembering the tragedies of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but this year the cranes have remained in place as a reminder of the importance of peace in relation to the events of 9/11.

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CSulb Center for First amendment Studies announces winners of national graduate Student 9/11 monograph Contest A Columbia University student has been named winner of the Richard A. Clarke Graduate Student Monograph Contest. The competition, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, was sponsored by Cal State Long Beach’s (CSULB) Center for First Amendment Studies and 911plus.org Graduate students in master’s or doctoral programs at United States colleges and universities were invited to take part in the contest, which asked for monographs of no more than 50 pages on the following questions: What lessons have we learned from 9/11? Given the lessons learned, what policy changes would make America more secure?

Sara Moller, studying in Columbia’s Department of Political Science, captured first-place honors and a $20,000 scholarship for her monograph titled “Lessons Learned and Unlearned: The

Tenth Anniversary of September 11, 2001.”

Two other prizes were also awarded.

Dimitar Georgiev of the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University, garnered second place and a $10,000 scholarship for his monograph on “Failure of American Strategic Thought and 9/11,” and Jennifer L. Freer from the Department of Communication at the Rochester Institute of Technology, earned third place and a $5,000 scholarship with her entry “The Patriot Act and the Public Library: An Unanticipated Threat to National Security.”

“We received entries from colleges and universities all across the country, including University of Texas, Harvard University, USC, Georgetown, Columbia, and the like,” said Craig R. Smith, director of CSULB’s Center for First Amendment Studies. “The three win-

ners were selected by a panel of anonymous judges, all with Ph.D.s, who assessed the monographs in blinded form. That is, the judges did not see who wrote the essays nor what university they came from.”

The goal of the contest was to analyze the information leading up to 9/11, the United States’ subsequent invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan, and related government decisions and actions in order to provide thoughtful analysis and public policy recommendations to make America more secure.

“We wanted to provide an opportunity for the best graduate students in America to explore the lessons we have learned from the attacks of 9/11 and to suggest reforms that might prevent such a tragedy from occurring again,” Smith explained. “The three finalists represent three very different approaches and assessments of the implications of 9/11.

Ms. Moller’s study focuses on policy recommendations. Mr. Georgiev’s study draws lessons from his detailed history of events. Ms. Freer’s study focuses on the impact of the Patriot Act on libraries and their customers.”

The contest was made possible by a grant from Steven C. Markoff, who conceived and compiled the online database, www.911plus.org. Additionally, the contest was named in honor of Richard Clarke, who came to widespread public attention for his role as counter-terrorism czar in the Clinton and Bush administrations in March 2004, when he appeared on the 60 Minutes television news magazine, released his memoir about his service in government– Against All Enemies, and testified before the 9/11 Commission. In all three instances, Clarke was sharply critical of the Bush Administration’s attitude toward counter-terrorism before the 9/11 terrorist attacks and of the decision to go to war with Iraq.

All three winners will join Clarke, Markoff, and Smith to receive their awards at a commemoration of 9/11 hosted by New Jersey Congressman Rob Andrews on Wednesday, Sept. 14, on Capitol Hill in Room 2216 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

The winning monographs will be posted on the center’s website at firstamendmentstudies.org. ß

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City of Signal Hill to mark 10-year anniversary of 9/11 at unity monument

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The Unity Monument, created by local artist Patrick Vogel, was unveiled on Sept. 11, 2002, to mark the first anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and rural Pennsylvania.

The City of Signal Hill will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11 with a memorial ceremony at the Unity Monument on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 5pm.

The Unity Monument, constructed by local artist Patrick Vogel, was unveiled on Sept. 11, 2002, to mark the one-year anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and rural Pennsylvania. The monument is located at 2200 Temple Ave., just north of Hill Street.

The ceremony will include an honor guard and flag salute, poetry and songs by children, and brief prayers from representatives of several different faiths for unity, tolerance, understanding between faiths, peace, and a better future.

The public is invited to join in for the commemoration and participate in a moment for reflection and a candlelight vigil.

For more information, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 989-7330. ß

Candlelight vigil and walk to World trade Center planned for night of Sept. 11

A 9/11 candlelight vigil and remembrance walk to the World Trade Center will take place on Sunday, Sept. 11 in honor of the 10th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The event, organized by community activist Justin Rudd, will call on Southern Californians to honor the memories of those who were lost, heal the wounds caused by terrorism and war, and gain new strength to move forward with hope as a city, region and nation.

Meet on the beach bluff at Bixby Park at 7pm, then walk (for approximately two miles) along the sidewalks of Ocean Boulevard to the front sidewalk of the World Trade Center in downtown Long Beach. All are welcome. Free parking is available in the public beachfront lot beneath the bluff betweeen Junipero and Cherry avenues after 6pm.

There will be moments of silence observed to commemorate the times when each plane hit and each tower fell.

Speakers include Councilman Robert Garcia. Special music will be provided by Jennifer Kumiyama, Ms. Wheelchair California 2010.

Attendees are asked to bring candles and U.S. flags to share. ß

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For ninth year, motorcycle enthusiasts participating in remember 9/11 ride

ACCORD Community First, a Long Beach nonprofit, will host a tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes and first responders on September 11, 2011. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the nation’s tragedy and the ninth year of the Remember 9/11 Motorcycle Ride. The official ride will wind its way: from Cooks Corner in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County; west to the coast; north up Pacific Coast Highway passing through southern California beach communities; and ending at McKenna’s on the Bay at Alamitos Bay Landing in Long Beach. Riders will be met with cheering crowds, families and friends, first responders and patriotic Americans along the route.

Those interested may register as official riders at remember911ride.com.

Information about making personal donations to the Remember 911 Memorial Fund, and details about the day’s free tribute concert, military flyover and fireworks celebration as they unfold can also be found on the site.

It all started 10 years ago when Long Beach fireman Gary Biggerstaff, who, upon returning from Ground zero, started a west-coast tradition by building a memorial of 343 crosses with the names of each of the fallen rescuers in his front yard for the public to honor those who perished on 9/11. In the years following, he and a few friends added a solemn motorcycle “Ride of Honor”

which has grown to include thousands of volunteers and more than 1,700 riders from all over southern California passing through three counties along the way.

This year, the encore event will mark the first year the ride will establish a fund that will go to firefighters and selected charities in Long Beach and Orange and Los Angeles counties, to honor the lives of the brave men and women who serve as first responders.

“Honoring these fallen heroes and their families has always been my mission,” Biggerstaff said. “This year, we hope to keep the memory of 9/11 fresh in the hearts and minds of every American with this tribute and

by establishing a memorial fund that will bring to mind the memory of America’s heroes each year going forward.”

ACCORD Community First is a nonprofit workforce development organization that provides training and support for unemployed, challenged youth and military in the ninecounty southern California region.

ACCORD has become the organizing arm of Biggerstaff’s 10-year project to honor and support America’s first responders.

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rancho introducing its new book during author event Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 East Bixby Hill Rd., will introduce its new book at an event on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 9:30am to noon. Rancho Los Alamitos: Ever Changing, Always the Same was written by Claudia Jurmain, David Lavender and Larry Meyer, all of whom will participate in a “casual conversation” with guests, along with the book’s publisher, Heyday’s Malcolm Margolin, and the Rancho’s executive director, Pamela Seager.

Visitors are encouraged to bring children to enjoy “Story Time in the Garden,” which will feature notable children’s literature published by Heyday. In keeping with the event’s southern California theme, refreshments will be served in the form of fresh California fare, courtesy of Melissa’s Produce.

Docents will be on hand to give guided tours of the historic gardens and the ranch house. A book sale and signing will follow the program.

Cost is $25 per person, and $20 for Rancho members. Children under 12 will be admitted free.

Free event parking is available in CSULB Lot #9 on Palo Verde Avenue at Anaheim Road with continuous shuttle service to the Rancho. The shuttle buses are handicapped-accessible.

Reservations, which are due by Tuesday, Sept. 20, may be made by calling the Rancho at (562) 4313541 or by visiting rancholosalamitos.org. ß

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The authors and publisher of Rancho Los Alamitos: Ever Changing, Always the Same will participate in the Rancho’s book event on Sept. 25.

gallery to feature mosaics for its next art exhibit

“Red Pine” by Valerie Bretl Photos Courtesy 2nd City Council Gallery

“Iris, Goddess of Color” by Robyn Spencer-Crompton

2nd City Council Gallery + Performance Space will host a mosaic artwork exhibition entitled Tesserae: The Art of Mosaic, juried by George Fishman, from Sept. 17 to Oct. 16 with an opening reception Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7pm to 9pm.

The opening artists’ reception is open to the public and will showcase original mosaic artwork by local, national and international artists. Live music and free beverages will be provided. Admission is free.

The juror of the exhibition has designed and executed mosaic commissions since 1989 for municipal, corporate, hospitality, religious and residential clients. His projects include medallions, murals, columns, pools, and fountains. He received a fine arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania and teaching certification from Colorado State University.

Fishman has served on several boards and helped start a nonprofit art organization in Miami Beach in the 1980s. He served as co-editor of Groutline, the Society of American Mosaic Artists’ newsletter, for five years and has contributed to several books and trade publications.

2nd City Council Gallery + Performance Space is located on the east edge of the East Village Arts District, at 435 Alamitos Ave. Hours are Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 5pm. Admission is free.

For information on entering an artwork for Tesserae, visit 2ndcitycouncil.org, call (562) 901-0997, or contact Cheryl Bennett at 2ndcitycouncil@earthlink.net. ß

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Art of the Matter longer are you shuttered in to the limitations of film with a digital camera.”

The introduction of dSLRs, or digital Single Lens Reflex cameras, allowed a new wave of people to become passionate about photography. Sun was no different, but his style is what has so far set him apart.

“I don’t always go for the lawn chair shot,” said Sun. “I enjoy capturing photos that can only be captured once in a lifetime, such as special events, people and set-ups that are difficult to duplicate.”

Whether it’s snapping aerial photos from a small Cessna or lying in the sand long enough for that perfect shot of wildlife, Sun gets a thrill from these ephemeral shots.

When asked about his goal, Sun says that he wishes he could to travel to areas of heavy conflict to be a photojournalist.

“Instead of dangling from a railing in Long Beach or Signal Hill, I would love to dangle from a building in Iraq or from a helicopter in Afghanistan,” Sun said. “Dedication to my job and education are keeping me in Southern California for now.”

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As Matt Sun leans forward, he loosens his grasp on the railing.

Swinging his right arm up, he quickly stabilizes the camera, frames the shot and hits the shutter button. Several stories below, cars and pedestrians snake up and down Pine Avenue in Long Beach, oblivious to the photographer dangling above them.

“There’s a photographer, and then there’s the photographer,” said Sun, emphasizing the last word.

“The hobby and industry are now a level playing field, but it takes the right type of photographer to make it to the goal post and stand out.”

Sun, a Long Beach resident, remembers his first camera given to him by his grandfather. When he first learned how to use it, his 7-year-old eyes opened as wide as the camera’s aperture.

“Suddenly, I found myself expressing my emotions, thoughts and hopes in a photo,” recalled Sun. “I started out taking pictures of everything. I climbed, I crawled and I got very intrusive in my family members’ personal bubbles,” Sun added with a laugh.

After the initial exposure, Sun’s photography passion didn’t refocus until high school when he started using digital cameras. “It was a game changer,” Sun said. “No Photos Courtesy Matt Sun

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Petroleum Club to host roslyn Kind performance Roslyn Kind will perform at The Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave., on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 6:30pm.

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Roslyn Kind has performed at Lincoln Center, The Greek Theater, Carnegie Hall and London’s Cafe Royal.

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No-host cocktails will be served beginning at 4pm, and dinner will be served at 5pm. Dinner will include a wedge salad, medallions of beef, twicebaked potatoes, vegetables and cheesecake with raspberry sauce.

Younger sister to singer Barbra Streisand, Kind has performed at Lincoln Center, The Greek Theater and London’s Cafe Royal. In 2006 she made her Carnegie Hall debut with frequent musical collaborator and friend, Michael Feinstein. She has also been featured on television and in movies.

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Instrumentalist Anthony Shadduck will perform with his trio during “A Day in Paradise 4: An Affair of the Heart,” an all-day benefit for The AIDS Food Store, on Saturday, Oct. 1 beginning at 10am, at Paradise Restaurant and Piano Bar, 1800 Broadway.

Shadduck has worked with a long list of musical luminaries but also has a number of projects as a leader.

“For three years the community has supported and enjoyed ‘A Day in Paradise.’ Each year we work with Eric Davis, manager of Paradise, to bring the best in entertainment to our supporters.

We are thrilled to have the Anthony Shadduck Trio this year,” said JaySun Howell, community relations chair for

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The AIDS Food Store.

“We are proud to support and host the fourth ‘A Day in Paradise’ charity event and contributing 20 percent of food purchased at Paradise throughout the day,” Davis said. “The dining room was completely full from 5:00 to 11:00pm the previous three years, so dinner reservations are a must.”

The all-day event will conclude with a raffle and auction between 5pm and 9pm. This year’s prizes include a 42-inch flat-screen television, an Apple iPad 2, Palm Springs getaways, tickets to Disneyland and gift certificates from Segway of Long Beach, Ralphs, The Sky Room Restaurant and The Crypt.

Mrs. Olson, the 39th elected Empress

of The International Imperial Court of Long Beach, will return this year to host the event. Philip Manley of El Dorado Tortillas has donated a flight for this year’s auction. On weekends, Manley uses his private plane to ferry physicians to clinics in rural communities in Mexico and South America to provide medical care for men, women and children.

Raffle tickets are available at Paradise, Falcon Bar, The AIDS Food Store and Christ Chapel Long Beach. For restaurant information and dinner reservations contact Eric Davis at (562) 5908773 or paradisepianobar.com.

For more information, call (562) 787-5779 or email jaysun@aidsfoodstore.org. ß

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“The Latin-American Parade & Festival is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible talent, enthusiasm and commitment of these Latino leaders,” said Garcia.

“We’re very excited about this year’s marshals and know they’ll be an outstanding representation of Long Beach.”

The Molina Family has been a fixture in Long Beach for more than 30 years. The family founded Molina Healthcare with the mission to help the uninsured, non-English speaking, or low-income receive healthcare. Involved in the local community and active in charity work, they’ve been deemed an asset to Downtown Long Beach and the city of Long Beach.

Local artist Gregorio Luke is an expert on Mexican and Latin-American art and culture, having served as the director of the Museum of Latin American Art, consul of Cultural Affairs of Mexico in Los Angeles, and the first secretary of the Embassy of Mexico in Washington D.C. Last July, Garcia and the DLBA called for marshal nominations, inviting members of the public to submit names of outstanding and deserving individuals with a high level of dedication to the LatinAmerican community and to the citizens of Long Beach.

The marshals will participate in the event on Sept. 10, which will kick off at 3pm with a parade that starts at Pine Avenue and 6th Street and ending at 4th Street and The Promenade. There, the Festival will include arts, live music, performances, dancing, authentic LatinAmerica cuisine, a children’s activity area and more.

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Council’s directives, especially in a time when the City has faced a decline in sales tax revenues following the recession’s onset in 2008.

“It’s a thankless job,” Ward said to Deputy City Manager Charlie Honeycutt and the other City employees who helped with the labor negotiations. “And it’s tough because the Council gives you all these orders and saying ‘No. No. No.’ And you have to go in and be the bearer of bad news…

And you’re just carrying out our orders, and it’s tough when we don’t have any money.”

Councilmember Ed Wilson acknowledged the efforts made by the representatives from the SHPOA and expressed gratitude that both the union representing the police officers and the City avoided a labor talk impasse.

While salaries have been frozen as of next January, the City has agreed to review merit increases with the SHPOA if specific conditions take place that would affect Signal Hill’s bottom line. A report from the deputy city manager’s office outlined these conditions. The City can revisit the issue of merit pay if all of the following thresholds are met: projected midyear revenues for the FY 2012-13 are greater than $16,903,683; the City is able to pay an estimated $823,000 in the next fiscal year to keep its redevelopment agency, and it establishes a $1.54 million redevelopment reserve account; CalPERS increased rates in the next fiscal year are not greater than 48.879 percent; and the City does not lose any major businesses that generate $250,000 or more in sales tax revenue.

Nick Davenport, who serves as the

president of the SHPOA, recognized that the City is currently facing budget problems but also said that the City should look to keep the experienced officers since Signal Hill has made a significant investment in their training.

“The POA concern is retention.

How do we retain them? Well, right now, because we’re currently below the median of comparable cities in salaries, other cities start looking attractive, and that’s understandable.

Every once in a while the grass looks greener on the other side. But what we want to do is get the grass the same color green on both sides. We want to keep these officers,” Davenport said, suggesting that some veteran officers might make lateral career moves to join police departments in other cities if they’re offered better salaries.

“If we see things moving next year, we want to do what’s best for you,” Mayor Larry Forester replied, acknowledging the difficult choices veterans officers may make. “We have well-trained officers. We appreciate them and we want to keep them.”

Other City Council highlights: Food trucks The City Council voted to approve a zoning ordinance amendment that would regulate food truck events on private property in specific commercial and industrial zones. Food truck vendors will be required to obtain a business license and apply for permits if they want to sell food during these events. In addition to other regulations specified in the zoning ordinance change, the City will require that vendors prominently display their letter rating from the county’s health department. The amendment must be approved in a second-reading vote by the councilmembers in a future Council meet-

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California avenue closure Starting Sept. 19, California Avenue will be closed for up to six weeks to through traffic between Spring and Willow streets. The City will still allow California Avenue to remain open to local traffic to help businesses in the affected area to stay operational, according to a report by the public works director. tattoo/body-piercing studios The public hearing to discuss a zoning ordinance amendment surrounding tattoo and body piercing studios has been continued to the Oct. 4 Council meeting.

Hotel/motel guest registration In a second-reading vote, the City Council approved an ordinance that would allow hotel and motel guests to register electronically. The ordinance outlined the criteria needed for approval if hotels and motels choose to use a computerized registration system as an alternative to a system that requires guests to manually fill out registration cards. improvements at Orange avenue and Willow Street The City voted to authorize the city manager to award a contract to Golden State Constructors, who will be responsible for a number of improvements at Orange Avenue and Willow Street.

The proposed project will install a new traffic light and sidewalk/curb improvements at the intersection.

According to a staff report from the public works director, the contract is worth $189,244. The City budgeted a total of $277,000 for the project.

The project has been funded by community block grants and a grant from the MTA. The next Signal Hill City Council meeting will be Tuesday, Sept.

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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 ProCeedingS againSt yoU, yoU SHoUld ContaCt a laWyer. on 09-16-2011 at 10:30 aM, California reConveyanCe CoMPany as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded 11-14-2003, Book n/a, Page n/a, instrument 03 3436172, of official records in the office of the recorder of loS angeleS County, California, executed by: PaUl S HUnter, a Single Man, as trustor, WaSHington MUtUal BanK, fa, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. 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Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said deed of trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said deed of trust, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said deed of trust. the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the notice of Sale is $321,668.12. the beneficiary under said deed of trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of default and demand for Sale, and a written notice of default and election to Sell. the undersigned caused said notice of default and election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. for trUStee Sale inforMation PleaSe Call: agenCy SaleS & PoSting 3210 el CaMino real, SUite 200 irvine, Ca 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com ndex West, l.l.C. May Be aCting aS a deBt ColleCtor atteMPting to ColleCt a deBt. any inforMation oBtained Will Be USed for tHat PUrPoSe. ndex West, l.l.C. as trustee dated: 08/18/2011 aSaP# 4067563 08/26/2011, 09/02/2011, 09/09/2011 TST3838 trustee Sale no.: 20110169803727 title order no.: 110265950 fHa/va/PMi no.: notiCe of trUStee’S Sale yoU are in defaUlt Under a deed of trUSt, dated 6/2/2006. 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. ndex WeSt, llC, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded on 06/07/2006 as instrument no. 06 1247581 of official records in the office of the County recorder of loS angeleS County, State of California. exeCUted By: aleSSandra MoUra, Will Sell at PUBliC aUCtion

to HigHeSt Bidder for CaSH, CaSHier'S CHeCK/CaSH eQUivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). date of Sale: 09/28/2011 tiMe of Sale: 9:00 aM PlaCe of Sale: SHeraton loS angeleS doWntoWn Hotel 711 SoUtH HoPe Street loS angeleS, Ca 90017 California BallrooM. Street addreSS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2240 nortH legion drive, #103, Signal Hill, California 90755 aPn#: 7215-003-027 the undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said deed of trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said deed of trust, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said deed of trust. the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the notice of Sale is $392,117.80. the beneficiary under said deed of trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of default and demand for Sale, and a written notice of default and election to Sell. the undersigned caused said notice of default and election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. for trUStee Sale inforMation PleaSe Call: aUCtion.CoM, llC one MaUCHly irvine, Ca 92618 800-280-2832 auction.com, llC ndex West, l.l.C. as trustee dated: 8/22/2011 ndex West, llC May Be aCting aS a deBt ColleCtor atteMPting to ColleCt a deBt. any inforMation oBtained Will Be USed for tHat PUrPoSe. P866580 9/2, 9/9, 09/16/2011 TST3842 notiCe of trUStee'S Sale t.S. no: H527930 Ca Unit Code: H loan no: 0031371636/foley investor no: 0001435367 Min no: 100024200014353672 aP #1: 7216016-023 PoWer defaUlt ServiCeS, inC., as duly appointed trustee under the following described deed of trust Will Sell at PUBliC aUCtion to tHe HigHeSt Bidder for CaSH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to t.d. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property hereinafter described: trustor: Heidi SHinaBerger foley recorded october 2, 2006 as instr. no. 06 2184873 in Book --- Page --- of official records in the office of the recorder of loS angeleS County; California , pursuant to the notice of default and election to Sell thereunder recorded June 6, 2011 as instr. no. 2011-771330 in Book --- Page --- of official records in the office of the recorder of loS angeleS County California. yoU are in defaUlt Under a deed of trUSt dated SePteMBer 22, 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.

1958 daWSon avenUe, Signal Hill, Ca 90755 "(if a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said deed of trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said deed of trust, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said deed of trust. Said sale will be held on: SePteMBer 30, 2011, at 11:00 a.M. *at tHe WeSt Side doorS to tHe loS angeleS CoUnty CoUrtS BUilding, 12720 norWalK Blvd, norWalK, Ca at the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described deed of trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $494,254.17. it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: the mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. 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. if the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. the Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. date: September 1, 2011 PoWer defaUlt ServiCeS, inC. as said trustee, as authorized agent for the Beneficiary KiMBerly tHorne, aSSiStant SeCretary t.d. ServiCe CoMPany 1820 e. firSt St., SUite 210, P.o. Box 11988 Santa ana, Ca 927111988 the Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. if available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. taC# 943930 PUB: 09/09/11, 09/16/11, 09/23/11 TST3843 trustee Sale no. 443371Ca loan no. 0697016400 title order no. 459392 notiCe of trUStee’S Sale yoU are in defaUlt Under a deed of trUSt dated 1115-2005. 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 ProCeedingS againSt yoU, yoU SHoUld ContaCt a laWyer. on 10-06-2011 at 10:30 aM, California reConveyanCe CoMPany as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded 11-22-2005, Book , Page , instrument 05 2840562, of official records in the office of the recorder of loS angeleS County, California, executed by: aliCe riCe, a Married WoMan aS Her Sole and SeParate ProPerty, as trustor, long BeaCH Mortgage CoMPany, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held

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Signed: Pilar Pinel, President and Ceo. the registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. date started doing business under this fictitious Business name was January 24, 2005. this statement was filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on august 5, 2011. 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: august 19, 26, & September 2, 9, 2011.

TST3834 / 2011 086620 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the following person is doing business as: 1. MarSHall deSignS, 2. HUngry dog Printing, 3. Sterling oPUS, 4. netWorKing JUnKy, 3927 Myrtle ave., long Beach, Ca 90807. registrant: liZaBetH Kate Braid, 3927 Myrtle ave., long Beach, Ca 90807. this business is conducted by: an individual. i declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: lizabeth Kate Braid. the registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. this statement was filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on august 23, 2011. 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: august 26, & September 2, 9, 16, 2011.

TST3835 / 2011 083512 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the following person is doing business as: Salad CreationS, 2259 e. Maple ave., el Segundo, Ca 90245. registrant: vege delite ventUreS, inC., 4138 e. Mendez St. Unit 211, long Beach, Ca 90815. this business is conducted by: a Corporation. i declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: debra l. Harrison, President. the registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. this statement was filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on august 17, 2011. 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: august 26, & September 2, 9, 16, 2011.

TST3839/ 2011 088159 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the following person is doing business as: Miller tax ServiCe, 2525 Cherry ave., Ste. 368, Signal Hill, Ca 90755. registrant: donna Miller, 10641 lakefront dr., norwalk, Ca 90650. this business is conducted by: an individual. i declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: donna Miller. the registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. date started doing business under this fictitious Business name was august 1, 2011. this statement was filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on august 24, 2011. 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: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011.

TST3840 / 2011 089963 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the following person is doing business as: PCKleen, 1379 Park Western drive Suite 424, San Pedro, Ca 90732. registrant: Helix digital inC., 7912 anders Circle, le Mesa, Ca 91942. this business is conducted by: a Corporation. i declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: dario alcocer, President. the registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. this statement was filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on august 29, 2011. 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

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TST3841 / 2011 091670 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the following person is doing business as: nierle PerfeCt deSign, 3373 orange ave., Signal Hill, Ca 90755. registrant: leigHanna CHriStine nierle, 3373 orange ave., Signal Hill, Ca 90755. this business is conducted by: an individual. i declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: leighanna C. nierle. the registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. this statement was filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on august 31, 2011. 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: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011.

TST3850 / 2011 095286 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the following person is doing business as: it taKeS tU, 10403 Park St., Bellflower, Ca 90706. registrant: gloria tU, 10403 Park St., Bellflower, 90706. this business is conducted by: an individual. i declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: gloria tu. the registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. this statement was filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on September 7, 2011. 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

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TST3845 / 2011 082253 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the following person is doing business as: freSH air MarKeting, 446 e. 44th Circle, long Beach, Ca 90807. registrant: doUglaS W. daviS, 446 e. 44th Circle, long Beach, Ca 90807. this business is conducted by: an individual. i declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: douglas W. davis. the registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. this statement was filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on august 16, 2011. 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: September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011.

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CitY OF Signal Hill TST3848 NoTICE oF oRDINANCE INTRoDUCTIoN ordinance no. 2011-09-1433 will be introduced at the City Council meeting on September 20, 2011. a summary of the ordinance is as follows: an ordinanCe of tHe City CoUnCil of tHe City of Signal Hill, California, aMending Signal Hill MUniCiPal Code title 12 By adding CHaPter 12.05 alloWing for tHe eStaBliSHMent of StandardS for Street tree Planting, reMoval, rePlaCeMent, and MaintenanCe Under ordinanCe no. 2011-09-1433 Herein a copy of the full text of the ordinance will be available in the City Clerk’s office and on the City’s website HyPerlinK "http://www.cityofsignalhill.org" www.cityofsignalhill.org on friday, September 16, 2011.

Kathleen l. Pacheco City Clerk Published in the Signal-tribune newspaper on September 9, 2011.

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CitY OF Signal Hill TST3844 NoTICE oF A PUBlIC HEARING notiCe iS HereBy given that the City Council of the City of Signal Hill, California, will hold a public hearing on tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2175 Cherry avenue, Signal Hill, California, to consider the following: an ordinanCe of tHe City CoUnCil of tHe City of Signal Hill, California, extending for ten MontHS and 15 dayS interiM regUlationS for tHe develoPMent of ProPertieS WitH aBandoned oil WellS Pending tHe CoMPletion of StUdieS on HoW tHe Signal Hill oil Code SHall addreSS tHe HealtH and Safety iSSUeS of oil WellS CaUSed By tHe PoliCy CHangeS of tHe State diviSion of oil, gaS and geotHerMal reSoUrCeS ConCerning aBandoned oil WellS applicant: City of Signal Hill tHe file Containing Material relevant to the proposed extension may be inspected by the public between the hours of 7:30 a.m., to 5:30 p.m., Monday through thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on fridays, in the Community development department at City Hall. tHe PUBliC iS invited to submit written comments to the Community development department prior to the public hearing. Written comments may also be submitted at the public hearing. fUrtHer inforMation on this item may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Community development department located at 2175 Cherry avenue, Signal Hill, California, or by calling Scott Charney at 562-989-7343 or by email at HyPerlinK "mailto:scharney@cityofsignalhill.org" scharney@cityofsignalhill.org.

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Public auction notice (r&tC 3702) of Sale of tax-defaulted Property Subject to the Power of Sale (Sale no. 2011a) Whereas, on July 5, 2011, i, MarK J. Saladino, treasurer and tax Collector was directed by the Board of Supervisors of los angeles County, State of California to sell at public auction certain tax-defaulted properties which are Subject to the Power of Sale. Public notice is hereby given that unless said properties are redeemed prior thereto, i will, on october 17 and 18, 2011, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. at the fairplex los angeles County fairgrounds, 1101 W. McKinley avenue, Building 8, Pomona, California, offer for sale and sell said properties at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check in lawful money of the United States for not less than the minimum bid. if no bids are received on a parcel, it will be re-offered at the end of the auction at a reduced minimum price. the minimum bid for each parcel is the total amount necessary to redeem, plus costs, as required by Section 3698.5 of the revenue and taxation Code.

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Pursuant to Sections 3702, 3381, and 3382, revenue and taxation Code, the notice of Sale of tax defaulted Property Subject to the Power of Sale in and for the County of los angeles, State of California has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in said County for publication of a portion thereof, in each of the said newspapers.

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CitY OF Signal Hill TST3846 NoTICE oF oRDINANCE ADoPTIoN

Prospective bidders should obtain detailed information of this sale from the County treasurer and tax Collector. Pre-registration and a $5,000 deposit in the form of cash, cashier's check or bank issued money order is required at the time of registration. no personal checks, two-party checks or business checks will be accepted for registration. registration will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., starting tuesday, September 6, 2011, at the treasurer and tax Collector's office located at 225 north Hill Street, room 130, los angeles, California, and will end on friday, September 30, 2011, at 5:00 p.m.

ordinance no. 2011-08-1431 was introduced at the City Council meeting of august 16, 2011, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held tuesday, September 6, 2011. a summary of the ordinance is as follows:

if the property is sold, parties of interest, as defined by Section 4675 of the revenue and taxation Code, have a right to file a claim with the County for any proceeds from the sale, which are in excess of the liens and costs required to be paid from the proceeds. if excess proceeds result from the sale, notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to law.

an ordinanCe of tHe City CoUnCil of tHe City of Signal Hill, California, aMending CHaPter 5.18 of tHe Signal Hill MUniCiPal Code redefining a terM, oUtlining Criteria for aPProval of alternate gUeSt regiStration SySteMS, and CorreCting a Citation error

all information concerning redemption, provided the right to redeem has not previously been terminated, will upon request be furnished by MarK J. Saladino, treasurer and tax Collector.

the ordinance was adopted by the following vote: ayeS: Mayor larry forester, Council Members Michael J. noll, ellen Ward, edward H.J. Wilson

if redemption of the property is not made according to the law before 5:00 p.m. on friday, october 14, 2011, which is the last business day prior to the first day of auction, the right of redemption will cease.

noeS: none aBSent: vice Mayor tina l. Hansen aBStain: none Pursuant to Signal Hill City Charter Section 315, this ordinance shall become effective 30 days from and after the date of its adoption. a certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available in the City Clerk’s office.

Kathleen l. Pacheco City Clerk Published in the Signal-tribune newspaper on September 9, 2011.

Posted at City Hall, library, discovery Well Park, and reservoir Park on September 9, 2011.

CitY OF Signal Hill

the assessor's identification number (ain) in this publication refers to the assessor's Map Book, the Map Page, and the individual Parcel number on the Map Page. if a change in the assessor's identification number occurred, both prior and current assessor's identification numbers are shown. an explanation of the parcel numbering system and the maps referred to are available from the office of the assessor located at 500 West temple Street, room 225, los angeles, California 90012. a list explaining the abbreviations used in this publication is on file in the office of the treasurer and tax Collector, 225 north Hill Street, room 130, los angeles, California 90012, or telephone 1(213) 974-2045. i certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. executed at los angeles, California, on august 8, 2011.

TST3847 NoTICE oF oRDINANCE INTRoDUCTIoN ordinance no. 2011-09-1432 was introduced by the City Council on September 6, 2011. a summary of the ordinance is as follows:

MARK J. SAlADINo los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector State of California

an ordinanCe of tHe City CoUnCil of tHe City of Signal Hill, California, aPProving Zoning ordinanCe aMendMent 11-05, aMending Signal Hill MUniCiPal Code title 20, entitled “Zoning” By adding a definition for food trUCK eventS and adding regUlationS for food trUCK eventS on Private ProPerty in CoMMerCial and indUStrial ZoneS, exCePt tHe CoMMerCial reSidential Zone

the real property that is subject to this notice is situated in the County of los angeles, State of California, and is described as follows:

a certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available in the City Clerk’s office. Second reading and adoption of this ordinance is scheduled for tuesday, September 20, 2011.

Kathleen l. Pacheco City Clerk Published in the Signal-tribune newspaper on September 9, 2011.

Posted at City Hall, library, discovery Well Park, and reservoir Park on September 9, 2011.

PUBliC aUCtion notiCe of Sale of tax-defaUlted ProPerty SUBJeCt to tHe PoWer of Sale(Sale no. 2011a) 3718 ain 7148-019-025 forBeS,linda e loCation CoUnty of loS angeleS $9,097.00 3719 ain 7148-020-008 ridingS MotorS loCation CoUnty of loS angeleS $63,879.00 3742 ain 7214-009-240 Kondo,Carol a loCation CoUnty of loS angeleS $9,278.00 3745 ain 7217-009-040 WalKer,david l and Margarette n loCation CoUnty of loS angeleS $1,399.00

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TST3849 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 a.m. on october 4, 2011, and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for the “25th Street improvements Project, no. 612”, in accordance with the Specifications 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 described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications. the work to be accomplished under this contract includes the rehabilitation of existing asphalt concrete pavement and the construction of curbs, gutter, ramps, drive approaches and sidewalk on 25th Street from lewis Street to orange avenue. a-2 all work must be completed within thirty (30) working days after receipt by the Contractor of the notice to proceed from the City. the contract documents, which include the Specifications, may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill department of finance, for $20 or $25 if requested by mail. the documents are entitled “25th Street improvements Project, no. 612.” 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 lump sum or itemized bid items shown in the Bid Schedule(s). 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 Class a or Class C-12 license at the time the contract is awarded. a-5 attention is directed to the provision in Section 1777.5 of the labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor of 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 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 Prevailing Wage Statement: this is a federally-assisted construction project. federal labor Standards Provisions outlined in the HUd-4010 form, including the prevailing wage requirements of the davis-Bacon and related acts (dBra) will be enforced. the “current federal Wage decision” is the one in effect 10-days prior to the bid opening date and can be found on-line at http://www.wdol.gov. in the event of a conflict between federal and State wages rates, the higher of the two will prevail. the Contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under labor Code Section 1770 et seq. and labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment. a-8 attention is directed to government Code Sections 4590 and 14402.5 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. 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. a-11 Conflict of interest: in the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by sub-recipients, the conflict of interest provisions in 24 Cfr 85.36, oMB Circular a-110, and 24 Cfr 570.611, respectively, shall apply. no employee, officer or agent of the sub-recipient shall participate in selection, or in the award or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. a-12 federal Contract Clause and Provisions: this is a federally-assisted construction project. attention is directed to requirements and documents listed in this notice inviting Bids, and appendices a and B of the bid documents including but not limited to the sections regarding the eeo Clause, notice of requirement for affirmative action, federal eeo Specifications, Civil rights act of 1964, age discrimination act of 1975, rehabilitation act of 1973, Contracting with Small & Minority firms, Women’s Business enterprise, Compliance with Clean air and Water act, and Conflict of interest.

By order of the City of Signal Hill.

Posted at Signal Hill City Hall on: September 9, 2011 Published in the Signal-tribune on: September 9 and September 16, 2011

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case the well leaks gas or oil in the future.

Developers who obtained approval to build in the last two years, but have yet to build due to the recession, must adhere to the new policies before they may continue building.

The newly proposed medical building at 845 W. Willow St. is one such building that has been delayed due to Signal Hill’s new oil code.

There is an abandoned oil well on the location site. Therefore, the builders will eventually have to modify their site plan until the medical building meets the minimum reference clearance.

The 2H Construction Company that is building the medical facility will go to the city council to decide whether to modify the site plan now or later.

EDCO, a waste-management company, must design their two new buildings around 29 oil wells.

The City of Signal Hill issued a conditional-use permit for the proposed site in Feb. 2009.

The recycling and transfer facility has begun construction at the corner of Patterson and California avenues, where they must maintain three oil wells and design their building around 14 abandoned oil wells, according to edcodisposal.com.

The Administrative Terminal will be built across the street at 27th Street and California Avenue. There, 12 oil wells must be reanalyzed for gas and oil leaks before building may continue.

Signal Hill’s very own In-N-Out will open at 701 E. Spring St. in the

Gateway retail center.

As reported in the Signal Tribune [“Fresh & Easy, Ross Dress For Less, and In-N-Out Burger still in the pipeline”; March 2, 2010] an independent engineering firm discovered an earthquake fault at the restaurant’s site, resulting in the relocation of the building several feet.

Carl Van Fleet, vice president of Planning and Development for In-NOut, said that the soil is stable and the grand opening will be in mid November.

“We are very enthusiastic about our new restaurant in Signal Hill,” he added.

The Gateway retail center has two more vacant lots, Charney said.

The Signal Hill Police Department is on schedule to open by summer 2012. They encountered one idle and one active oil well. The department building was designed around those two wells.

City Ventures residential properties completed the first phase of building 18 homes at 1850 N. Orizaba Ave. A total of 54 homes are being built.

Once the homes are finished at City Ventures, MBK Homes will begin its 81 townhome units next door at 1899 Orizaba Ave. “The City is very happy with the [City Ventures] model under construction,” Charney said, referring to the townhomes green standards with solar-powered roofs and more.

Lastly, in a beneficial move for General Motors, Buick and Cadillac will move next door to each other.

Boulevard Buick moved to 2800 Cherry Ave., and its sister company, Boulevard Cadillac, will be moving next door in March to 2850 Cherry Ave. ß

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Blue in the Captive Rearing program with America's Teaching zoo at Moorpark College and The Urban Wildlands Group, Inc. [It’s] the only program that I know of that allows undergraduates to work with endangered butterflies hovering on the brink of extinction (and they understand what is at stake and put in long hours to ensure success),” Johnson wrote in an email.

The area was designated a nature park by the Wildlife Association in 1995 to assist the native wildlife, which was deteriorating due to urbanization.

With a panoramic view of Catalina Island, the harbors of Long Beach and Los Angeles and the San Bernardino Mountain ranges, Friendship Park is a “destination spot,” Bosell said.

Buses run from the nature center to Friendship Park’s hilltops to ensure accessibility for children, seniors and

disabled people. One of the observation stations will be handicappedaccessible.

The gazebos will be made from recycled materials with deck railings, benches, shading overhead.

Information signs will be posted at each station to inform visitors about the butterflies and other wildlife in the habitat such as how the wildlife is connected and their lifecycles.

The $179,000 grant for the Nature Education Facility Program was received last month, according to Bosell.

The grant will fund this project as part of Proposition 84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006.

The Bond authorizes $5.388 billion in general obligation bonds, according to California government website.

To learn more about the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the PV blue, contact the Friendship Park nature center at (310) 519-6115 or visit SanPedro.com. ß

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