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July 18, 2014

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New Long Beach mayor officially takes leadership over new, diverse city council

Signal Hill Council considers continuing ban on ‘vaping’ lounges, regulating e-cigs like tobacco

CJ Dablo Staff Writer

Long Beach has a number of unique American stories to tell following the inauguration ceremony of the new crew of city officials. Just after he was sworn into office to serve as the city’s new mayor, Robert Garcia told the audience crowded into the Terrace Theater in downtown Long Beach about his early-childhood days. Born in Peru and later moving to the United States as a child, Garcia spoke of how hard his family worked to give him and his siblings a better life.

Photos by CJ Dablo/Signal Tribune He remembered learning English, attend- Robert Garcia waves to his supporters following his inauguration address at the ing college at California State University Terrace Theater in Long Beach on July 15. Garcia is the city’s first openly gay, Long Beach and the best day of his life– the first Latino and youngest mayor in Long Beach’s history. He will also lead an ethday he became a U.S. citizen. Garcia has nically diverse city council that includes four women. In the background, from grabbed attention from the media for being left to right: City Attorney Charles Parkin, City Prosecutor Doug Haubert and the city’s first openly gay, first Latino and, at City Auditor Laura Doud.

36, the youngest mayor, but that night, Garcia focused primarily on his identity as an American and how Long Beach encourages a spirit of acceptance for everyone.

“And what I love about the city the most is that you can find the American dream here,” Garcia said. “There is an opportunity here for everyone to succeed no matter what color of your skin, no matter who they love, no matter where they live or where they’re from, or what country they were born in… I believe the American dream is alive in Long Beach for everyone.”

In an interview with the Signal Tribune immediately after the cere- There was only one decision that Long Beach’s new City Council had to make on the mony, Garcia acknowledged the his- inauguration night on July 15– they had to pick a vice mayor. The women serving on the toric significance to his election to Council were united in their support of Suja Lowenthal for the position at the special office, but he emphasized that he wants Council meeting at the Terrace Theater in downtown Long Beach. It was a close vote, to be a “mayor for everybody,” that he but the majority of the councilmembers selected her. Dee Andrews, who nominated is there to support everyone in this city. Lowenthal, was the only male councilmember who voted for the representative of the 2nd This week, Garcia takes over the district. From left: Councilmembers Lena Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Suzie Price, Patrick leadership of what is one of the most O’Donnell and Stacy Mungo. ethnically diverse councils in the city’s history. The nine-member council now also includes four women. Garcia, Councilmembers Lena Gonzalez, Suzie Price, Stacy Mungo, Roberto Uranga and Rex Richardson, City Attorney Charles Parkin, City Prosecutor Laura Doud and City Prosecutor Doug Haubert were all sworn into office Tuesday.

The new mayor is one of three Latinos who will now sit at the dais, but several other cultures will be represented.

Newly elected 3rd District Councilmember Price believes she see INAUGURATION page 12

From left: Councilmembers Roberto Uranga, Al Austin and Rex Richardson.

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Electronic-cigarette devices, such as these on display in March at E-Cig City in downtown Long Beach, were previously unregulated until the Long Beach City Council passed an ordinance on electronic cigarettes that same month.

This week, the Signal Hill City Council proposed following suit with Long Beach and is planning an ordinance amendment that would regulate e-cigarettes the same as tobacco products.

Sean Belk Staff Writer

The City of Signal Hill is planning to follow suit with nearby Long Beach by proposing to regulate electronic cigarettes the same as tobacco products and, effectively, continuing to outlaw so-called “vaping” lounges within city limits.

The Signal Hill City Council voted unanimously (5-0) during its meeting on Tuesday, July 15 to have city staff draft an ordinance amendment that would put e-cigarettes, which are battery-operated devices that convert nicotine or non-nicotine liquid into vapor, in the same category as tobacco products within the City’s municipal code.

Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the State of California have yet to pass any regulations on ecigarettes, though they are considering them. Additionally, public-health agencies are still researching the health effects of the devices.

But, as the popularity of ecigarettes has increased, several local cities have chosen to pass regulations within zoning codes, restricting the sale and public consumption of e-cigarettes the same as those for

tobacco products. Cities are taking this precaution primarily as a way to prohibit sales to minors and prevent secondary e-cigarette-vapor exposure in public places, though harmful health effects, if any, have yet to be identified.

Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson, who declared he doesn’t smoke, said his main concern with e-cigarettes is the potential for use among underage children, particularly since there are currently no federal age restrictions.

“The increase in kids doing it has been astronomical,” he said. “And the problem is we don’t know if nicotine is in [the liquid]… and nicotine is addicting. Every time I see someone who has one, they can never ever put it down. And they hold it. They walk around with it.

It’s in their hand all day long.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that the percentage of high-school students who have used e-cigarettes more than doubled between 2011 and 2012, according to a city staff report.

Staff notes that, according to the CDC report, the accessibility and design of the products

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Local developer, architect to take on affordable-housing project in Signal Hill

Sean Belk Staff Writer

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JULY 18, 2014

After being stuck in limbo for the past several years, a project to build a new affordable-housing community in Signal Hill is, to some degree, finally getting off the ground.

The Signal Hill Housing Authority, which is composed entirely of the five city councilmembers, voted unanimously (5-0) during its July 15 meeting to select Los Angeles-based Meta Housing as the project’s developer that will work with Long Beach-based architecture firm Studio One Eleven.

The housing authority chose Meta Housing, which has completed three award-winning Long Beach projects, including the new 200unit Long Beach Senior Arts Colony at Anaheim Street and Long Beach Boulevard. Meta Housing emerged as the frontrunner out of eight developers that submitted bids after the City released a request for qualifications (RFQ) late last year.

Courtesy Studio One Eleven After selecting four final developers– two of which eventually A rendering by Long Beach-based architecture firm Studio One Eleven shows the preliminary design of a 72-unit affordabledropped out– the City’s housing subcommittee, which includes Signal housing project proposed on a 1.61-acre site at Hill Street and Gundry Avenue in Signal Hill.

Hill Councilmembers Michael Noll and Tina Hansen, chose Meta Housing as the final preferred developer. tax credits,” which is considered “an essential element in financing the project.”

“Meta Housing was chosen based upon their design concept, which includes generous The staff report also notes that Meta Housing holds projects long-term, which is seen open space, a community room and a high-quality housing project,” states a staff report. as a benefit to the community. Meta Housing’s management company, Solaris Enterprises, “In addition, the financial pro forma was superior over the others and includes a large con- Inc., has an “excellent track record of thoroughly screening tenants for the housing units tingency to address any issues that come up during development of the project.” and providing social services for the residents.”

The project, which has been in the works for six years, calls for building 72 units on a Meta Housing also plans to hold neighborhood meetings with adjacent residents, Signal 1.61-acre property at the corner of Gundry Avenue and Hill Street. The affordable-housing Hill Elementary School and property owners to receive input on the project. community would be located on two sites– 1500 E. Hill St. and 2170 Gundry Ave.– the Vice President of Meta Housing Chris Maffris gave a presentation on the developer’s latter of which includes a metal Quonset hut that would be demolished. plans at the housing authority meeting this week. He said the company hopes to put The property, which the City is donating to the developer, was previously owned by together a project that would “exceed” the City’s most recent affordable-housing projects, the now defunct Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency and was transferred to the City’s Las Brisas 1 and Las Brisas 11, which were both developed by Adobe Communities. The housing authority after the State eliminated redevelopment. However, the State’s decision new community will be the City’s sixth affordable-housing project. to abolish redevelopment and take away affordable-housing funds to fix the state budget Michael Bohn, principal for Studio One Eleven, said he foresees a project that would has partly held up the project. “raise the value of the community,” adding that it would be designed as a “quality affordIn particular, the State took away $2.6 million in set-aside, property-tax increment able-housing village,” utilizing green-building aspects. funds that were once allocated for financing the project, according to city officials.

Bohn added that the property is “ideal” for affordable housing because of its close proxStill, a city staff report states that Meta Housing has a “high success rate in obtaining imity to the municipal library, parks and other city facilities, adding that it would provide greater safety for the community as a whole once completed.

“It really is a good place,” he said. “It’s not isolated.”

Other amenities that Studio One Eleven has planned for the project include outside barbecues, a “flexible” green field and community gardens. Bohn said buildings would be one to four stories tall, with a main community room that would include computer labs and classrooms for residents.

Maffris said the community would include one-, two- and three-bedroom units that would range in rent from $800 to $1,200 per month. However, Scott Charney, director of community development, confirmed by phone that rents would be determined by a sliding scale based on income and household size. Maffris said potential residents would be required to have a job, adding that there would be no Section 8 housing.

Despite some alleged concerns from some residents that building the low-income housing complex would attract criminal activity next to Signal Hill Elementary School, Maffris assured that the project would make the area safer.

“I think this is actually going to secure the area,” he said.

“There will be less people with criminal records than in any other in the area.”

Councilmember Hansen echoed that sentiment, adding that she’s excited to see the new affordable-housing project moving forward.

“There’s a perception out there that if you’re lower-income then you have to be a criminal,” she said. “Every human deserves the right to live in a place that’s safe… I think this is a wonderful project.”

City staff notes that the next round of tax credits to apply for will be in March 2015 and construction is expected to start by December 2015. Maffris said he expects the entire project to be completed in 14 to 16 months, with full occupancy expected by May 2017. ß

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JULY 18, 2014

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New Student Services building’s construction underway at LBCC’s Pacific Coast Campus

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FRESH-AIR FLICKS What Free movies in the park Who Hosted by the office of 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews Where Various local parks When Beginning Wednesday, July 16, movies begin at dusk More Info On Wednesday, July 16: The Lego Movie, Ernest S. McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. On Wednesday, July 23: Free Birds, Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St. On Wednesday, Aug. 6: Smurfs 2, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave. On Wednesday, Aug. 20: Planes, MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St. WALKABOUT What Downtown Long Beach walking tour Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage Where Meet at the WPA Mural, Third Street and the Promenade When Saturday, July 19 from 9am to 11:30am More Info Tickets may be purchased for $10 through PayPal at lbheritage.org .

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A rendering shows the new student services building at Long Beach City College’s Pacific Coast Campus. The new $23.4-million, 31,698-square-foot facility will house the admissions and records offices, counseling, financial aid, Extended Opportunity Programs, Disabled Student Programs and Services, cashiering and food services.

Ashley Fowler Staff Writer

Long Beach City College (LBCC) has started construction on a $23.4-million, 31,698square-foot Student Services building at its Pacific Coast Campus (PCC) at 11305 E. Pacific Coast Highway.

The existing structure will be demolished and replaced with the new facility, which will house the admissions and records offices, counseling, financial aid, Extended Opportunity Programs, Disabled Student Programs and Services, cashiering and food services.

“I can really see it becoming a new hub for the entire campus,” LBCC’s public relations director Camille Bolton said. “I can see it becoming a place students, faculty and staff will be able to gather for lunches, events and meetings.”

Construction is scheduled to be complete by spring of 2016 and will feature a new dining area, full-service kitchen, multipurpose room and barbecue area in the building’s center courtyard.

The new Student Service center’s design is LEED-certified, having met the standards of the U.S. Green Building Council including innovation in design, indoor environment quality, water efficiency, materials and see LBCC page 15

CASTLES IN THE SAND What Sand-sculpture building workshop Who Hosted by Rotaract Long Beach Where Granada Beach, 4020 Olympic Plaza in Belmont Shore When Saturday, July 19 from 10am to 2pm More Info The free workshop is open to community members of all ages. Professional sand sculptor Kent Trollen will lead the workshop. Those interested are encouraged to bring their own sculpting tools, such as paint scrapers, trowels and toothbrushes. Email gssc@rotaraclb.org to RSVP. FUN-RAISING What Dinner fundraising event Who Hosted by Meals on Wheels and Belmont Heights United Methodist Church Where 317 Termino Ave. When Saturday, July 19 from 5pm to 9pm More Info The event will feature the music of Flamenco guitarist Guillermo Rios.

Guests can enjoy food trucks, silent raffles and karaoke as well. Admission is free will be free, and donations are welcome.

TOUR DE LONG BEACH What Bicycle tour of Long Beach community gardens and farms Who Hosted by Empact Long Beach Where Bicyclists will meet at the corner of 21st Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. When Sunday, July 20 at 9am More Info The tour is free. Visit empactlb.com .

IT’S IN THE GENES What Monthly meeting Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society Where Resurrection Lutheran Church, Parrish Hall, 1900 E. Carson St. When Sunday, July 20 at 1pm More Info Visit qhgs.info or call (562) 598-3027.

PEDAL TO THE METAL What Neighborhood bike ride Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association Where The event will start at Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave. When Sunday, July 20 at 1pm More Info All ages are welcome. Helmets are required by law for children under 18.

MEET AND GREET What Meeting Who Hosted by Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance Where Veterans Park Social Hall, 101 E. 28th St. When Monday, July 21 from 7pm to 9pm.

More Info Coffee, desserts and other refreshments will be provided. On-site child care provided at no charge with advance notice. Call Jim at (310) 351-8151 or email wrigleyalliance@gmail.com .

Balfour Beatty Construction Vice President Sean Hulen presents an engraved shovel to LBCC Superintendent-President Eloy Ortiz Oakley, commemorating the groundbreaking for the new Student Services complex at the college’s Pacific Coast Campus.

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CLASSIC CAR CRUISIN’ What Annual car show and barbecue Who Hosted by Performance Plus Tires Where 3910 Cherry Ave. When Friday, July 22 from 5pm to 9pm More Info Awards will be given to the top five vehicles, and winners will be featured in next year’s Performance Plus Calendar. Competition is open to all modified vehicles including hot rods, originals, customs, muscle cars, low riders, and classic trucks. All proceeds will go to local charities.

SUMMER JAMS What Concert in the park Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill Where Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave. When Wednesday, July 23 at 5:30pm More Info Residents are encouraged to bring seating and some cash to enjoy the concert, which will honor the City’s 90th anniversary. Contact the Community Services Department at cityofsignalhill.org or (562) 989-7330.

PET PALS MEET-UP What Annual meeting Who Friends of Long Beach Animals Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St. When Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30pm More Info The Friends of Long Beach Animals will celebrate their 25th anniversary, and the Coast Guard dogs will perform a demonstration.

LISTEN OVER LUNCH What Luncheon with John Goya, Republican candidate for District 70 of the California State Assembly Who Hosted by Long Beach Lincoln Club Where 6201 Appian Way When Thursday, July 24 at noon More Info Cost is $35 and RSVP is required to dkla1@verizon.net or call (562) 439-9390.

ONE MAN’S TRASH What Rummage sale Who Proceeds benefit Rising TIDE at Marguerite Kiefer Education Center Where Covenant Presbyterian Church, 607 E. Third St. When Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 from 8am to 4pm More Info Donations of clean and usable clothing, toys and household items will be accepted. Individuals wanting to purchase their own sale space can pre-register by calling (562) 437-0958 for $20.

J 18, 2014 COMMUNITY Troubled kids find their way with Wraparound program’s help

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Ashley Fowler Staff Writer

Children with serious and complex needs turn to people such as Star View Teammates facilitator Sergio Reynaga for help.

“They need to feel loved,” Reynaga said. “They need to feel safe.

Some of them move around so much, and they never establish that feeling of having a family. They have attachment issues. I think most of them just need to feel loved. I think that’s generally the need for pretty much all of them.”

Star View Teammates, a wraparound program of individualized care management, intervenes in the lives of more than 300 troubled kids each year to help stop their patterns of self-destructive behaviors. Reynaga has been working with the Star View Teammates for more than a decade.

“The program itself was created to kind of stabilize kids– to help them avoid going into a higher level of care,” Reynaga said. “Basically, we want to keep them either at home or with relatives, or even with foster parents, to avoid [their] going to juvenile detention, residential facilities and institutions. A lot of these kids have emotional and behavioral problems that could be the result of abuse. It Courtesy Sergio Reynaga could be neglect, emotional abuse, Sergio Reynaga, Star View Teammates facilitator, physical abuse, sexual abuse, abandonment– pretty much anything that has been helping troubled kids since 2003.

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by Neena Strichart

Last week I wrote about a telephone scam perpetrated on a friend of mine. Although her situation was resolved, and she was able to recoup all her money, that is not the case for all who find themselves on the business end of a con man or woman.

Several weeks ago another lady friend of mine was the target of a phone scammer. When my friend, whom I will call Jan, answered the phone, the scenario went something like this: Jan: Hello.

Scammer: Grandma?

Jan: Who’s this?

Scammer: Your grandson.

Jan: Which one?

(Long pause) Jan: Pete, is that you?

Scammer: Yes. Jan: What’s the matter? You don’t sound like yourself.

Scammer: I know, I’m in Mexico, and I got into an accident and broke my nose.

Jan: Oh, no! Are you alright? What are you doing in Mexico?

Scammer: I’m here with a friend, and I’m in trouble. I hit another car, and the person is really hurt. I am in jail, and I

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No shame, blame or names

I have wonderful news to share! Last week, two newborn babies were safely surrendered in Los Angeles County– the 121st and 122nd successful surrenders since 2001.

Over the Fourth of July weekend, a baby girl was surrendered at a hospital in Lynwood and just three days later, a baby boy was surrendered at a Los Angeles County fire station in Pico Rivera. It’s hard to imagine anyone wanting to give up a child, but these mothers bravely made the better choice for their babies: no shame, no blame, no names.

Though we’ve been able to save the lives of 122 babies so far, we need to continue spreading the word that there is a safe, secure and anonymous way for mothers, who find themselves in a desperate situation, to get their baby into safe hands– at any fire station or hospital, any time– and protect them from abandonment.

Don Knabe L.A. County Supervisor Fourth District

Ed. note: To learn more about the Safe Surrender program, visit babysafela.org/campaign-materials .

will cause any kind of trauma and they tend to act out.”

The Wraparound program model was designed to help high-needs, high-risk children access their resources, Reynaga said.

The Teammates try to help families to stay together, keep the kids in school and encourage extracurricular participation.

“In the past 10 years, thank God, we’ve had so many success stories,” Reynaga said. “I think the ones I’m most proud of are the kids that are heavily involved in drugs– drugs and gangs– because, you know, some of them are really deep into it, and to be able to remove themselves from the situation is awesome. We had a kid who was heavily involved in gangs and ended up graduating from high school and enrolling in college. We had a girl who was heavily involved with drugs, graduated high school a year early, put herself in a drug counseling program and started community college last semester.”

Teammates offer high-risk kids a variety of services, including personalized family safety planning and support, health screening and referrals, independent living-skills training, crisis intervention, mental-health services, psychological and psychiatric assessments and services, specialized groups for both youth and parents, as well as transportation and other support services.

“Helping kids learn some coping skills and teaching them how to be in the community and how to utilize their resources– it’s a big support to them, and I think that a lot of these kids that grow up in the ghettos, they just don’t have a lot of resources,” Reynaga said.

The program tries to tackle both mental-health and child-welfare problems using a team to “wraparound” the child.

The teams include professional staff, family and community representatives, counselors, social workers, probation officers, and therapists– basically anyone who may be able to assist the child in need.

“I really like what we do,” Reynaga said. “You see a difference in these kids immediately. A lot of these kids need consistency, and they will test you at first. They will push you away. They don’t want you around.

But, once you show them that you are there every week when they call you or need you, immediately all that pushing away goes away, and they are more welcoming, and they are happy to see you. It’s just a complete difference.”

Although the Teammates may lose touch with some of the kids after they age out of the program, some make sure to check in.

“They like to share their successes with us,” Reynaga said.

Well, the conversation went on for another few minutes, and Jan decided to go ahead and wire the money, which turned out to be a very complicated endeavor, including several different transactions at several different locations.

When she finally called me to discuss something totally unrelated, I could hear a quiver in her voice. I was able to pry the above info out of her and then proceeded to give her my opinion… “You’ve been conned.” I had to do a lot of fast talking and convincing, but she finally agreed to call her son. Within a few minutes she called me back and told me that her grandson was not in Mexico, and that she was indeed victimized by a phone scammer.

How did I know she was victimized? I have heard about the “Grandma, it’s me” con job story a dozen times.

In fact, years ago a former writer of ours was very upset because his grandmother fell for the very same type of

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phone swindle. Also, similar in nature, a couple of buddies of mine were involved in a deal like that back more than 10 years ago. One of the men swears the other called him late at night and begged him to wire money to him to help with out-of-town emergency car repairs. It was a scam, but the fellow who sent the money refused to believe that he was taken in by a con man, and that his pal had never called to ask for money. The two had been friends for many years, and still, to this day, do not speak to one another.

I wonder how many folks are taken in by this scheme and how many relationships are ruined by it… not to mention the loss of cold, hard cash.

I am sorry to report that Jan spoke with the police and there is nothing they could do for her, other than to tell her not to answer her phone for a while in case the con man calls back. The officer did tell her that they get these types of reports on a regular basis. Apparently, later in the day, the bad guy did call back and leave a message on her answer machine, still masquerading as the grandson. This time the thief really pulled out all the stops and said he needed a lot more money because the guy hurt in the accident died, of course, and that if he didn’t get thousands of dollars more sent immediately he would surely die in the Mexican prison. It’s a good thing she knew at that point that she had been conned or she might have handed over even more hard-earned cash.

Darling Jan is out $2,500 because she so desperately wanted to help her grandson in his hour of need. Thank goodness my friend is a good-natured soul. Instead of being so upset about losing the money, she is just relieved that her grandson is well and happy– and not in a Mexican jail.

need bail money or they won’t let me go to court.

Jan: Did you call your dad?

Scammer: No, I don’t want him to know. Now that I have called you with my one allowed phone call, I can’t call him anyway. Grandma, please. I need you to wire me some money. I need $2,500.

Jan: Well, Pete, I need to call your dad and let him know what’s going on.

Scammer: NO! If the Mexican cops find out you’ve called anyone else they won’t let me go to court and I’ll be stuck in jail forever!

Jan: That doesn’t make sense, and besides, that puts me in a bad position– keeping information from my own son just to protect you.

Scammer: Grandma, please! Don’t call my dad. I promise I will call him as soon as I get out. Just wire me the money!

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“Many of them never felt the sense or feeling of family until they met us.

They call us on holidays and to wish us a happy birthday.”

Those rewards come after lots of hard work, he said. The Teammates are no stranger to middle-of-the-night crisis calls, but Reynaga said that working with other dedicated people makes his job easier.

“Our teamwork shows the kids that we are all on board to help them succeed,” Reynaga said.

That diverse team even includes former gang members who left a life of crime and now serve as positive influences for the children.

“They are good for the children because they know what the lifestyle is like,” Reynaga said. “After working with many of these kids, a lot of them want to be counselors, therapists and probation officers. It’s so funny how you get a kid that’s heavily involved with drugs and gangs, and a couple years after working with them, now they want to help communities as well. I think that’s the benefit, the fact that they turn around and help themselves and the next generation of kids that are having issues.”

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EYE ON CRIME Crimes reported by LBPD Council Districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied)

Thursday, July 10 Grand theft auto 12:01am– 3600 block Gardenia Ave. Battery 1:14am– E. 29th St./ Del Mar Ave. Battery 1:34pm– 2700 block Pacific Ave.

Friday, July 11 Stolen vehicle recovered 1:22pm– Lakeview Dr./E. Columbia St. Battery 2:45pm– 3900 block Lewis Ave.

Residential burglary 6:43pm– 3900 block Virginia Rd. Saturday, July 12 Battery 2:09am– Lime Ave./E. Hill St.

Stolen vehicle recovered 10:39am– 2300 block San Francisco Ave. Residential burglary 2:37pm– 3700 block Countryside Ln. Assault 5:51pm– 4500 block Atlantic Ave. Residential burglary 9:31pm– 4400 block Banner Dr.

Sunday, July 13 Residential burglary 2:27am– 2000 block Long Beach Blvd.

Assault 2:49am & 9:43am– 2800 Atlantic Ave. Robbery 8:09am– 2200 block Pacific Ave.

Residential burglary 9:26am– 4700 block Gaviota Ave.

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Monday, July 14 Residential burglary 7:26am– 1000 block E. Carson St.

Grand theft 3pm– 2500 block Walnut Ave.

Armed person 4:14pm– 2200 block Walnut Ave.

Residential burglary 9:48am– 3400 block Gaviota Ave.

Grand theft auto 5pm– 1800 block Raymond Ave.

Residential burglary 1:48pm– 10 block W. Pleasant St.

Saturday, July 12 Unauthorized use of ID 12:01am– 2500 block Cherry Ave.

Residential burglary 2:41pm– 3700 block Falcon Ave.

Residential burglary 7:52pm– 2000 block Pacific Ave.

Forgery 10:51am– 1900 block Dawson Ave.

Stolen vehicle recovered 9:21am– 2600 block Lime Ave.

Sunday, July 13 Unauthorized use of ID 2:09am– 2300 block Lemon Ave.

Tuesday, July 15 Robbery 4:47am– 800 block W. PCH

Crime threatened 2:34pm– 1300 block E. 23rd St. Suspect identified

Assault 1:50pm– 4300 block Long Beach Blvd.

Stolen vehicle 11:27am– 1400 block E. 33rd St.

Residential burglary 2:58pm– 1800 block Locust Ave.

Stolen vehicle 4:14pm– 2100 block Ohio Ave.

Residential burglary 3:29pm– 700 block E. San Antonio Dr.

Monday, July 14 Stolen vehicle recovered 10:19am– 3300 block Gundry Ave.

Residential burglary 5:05pm– 800 block E. Wardlow Rd.

Disturbing the peace 8:15pm– 2700 block Wall St. Suspect taken into custody.

Grand theft auto 9:30pm– 2100 block Elm Ave.

Grand theft auto 9:30pm– 300 block E. Willow St.

Tuesday, July 15 Residential burglary 7am– 2600 block Skyline Dr.

Wednesday, July 16 Battery 8:44am– 2200 block Elm Ave.

Residential burglary 4:03pm– 4200 block Virginia Rd.

Wednesday, July 16 Commercial burglary 4pm– 2400 block Cherry Ave. Suspect taken into custody.

Crimes reported by SHPD • Citywide

Thursday, July 10 Grand theft 11:41am– 2300 block Village Way Friday, July 11 Commercial burglary 1:09pm– 2400 block Cherry Ave. Suspect taken into custody.

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Signal Hill librarian position to open in August Ashley Fowler Staff Writer

Signal Hill Library is looking for a new librarian.

“We’re looking for somebody who has good, solid experience...somebody who can be creative and innovative with a small facility and budget,” community-services director Pilar AlcivarMcCoy said. “We are very hopeful that we will be able to build a new library soon, and that will be a wonderful project if that comes to pass.”

Signal Hill’s current librarian, Gail Ashbrooke, plans to leave her current post to return to the Long Beach Unified School District in August for the new school year. She has not yet been assigned to a school.

“Gail came from schools, and her first love was children’s literature,” Alcivar-McCoy said. “We are just really excited for her because we know she really loves working with children. We’re happy that she has the chance to go back and work in schools because we know it’s something she really loves.”

In her three years as the city’s librarian, Ashbrooke has expanded the reading and literacy programs for children, families and adults, Alcivar-McCoy said.

Those interested in filling Ashbrooke’s shoes can apply for the position on the City’s website at agency.governmentjobs.com/signalhill . The deadline for applications is Friday, July 25, according to the job listing.

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Stolen vehicle 9:36pm– 700 block Walton St. Attempted residential burglary 11pm– 2600 block Skyline Dr.

West Nile Virus threat grows as summer progresses

With increased West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the summer, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) advises residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes.

GLACVCD is offering three tips on how families can be safe this summer:

Understand the risk “West Nile virus is endemic to Southern California, which means we can expect more activity in the coming summer months,” said Levy Sun, public information officer at the District.

Last week, GLACVCD confirmed WNV-positive test results for four mosquito samples in five Los Angeles County communities. This is the first sign of virus activity this year in Encino, North Hills and Panorama City. So far this year, the District has reported a total of 11 positive mosquito samples and three dead birds collectively in Diamond Bar, Hacienda Heights, North Hills, Panorama City, Encino Dump and drain standing water “The threat of West Nile virus transmission increases as the weather gets warmer,” Sun said.

“Residents can take precautions to protect themselves such as removing dirty, stagnant water where mosquitoes breed. This includes buckets, birdbaths and plant saucers.”

In the right conditions, hundreds of mosquitoes can emerge from breeding sources as biting adults in as little as five days. To keep mosquitoes out of the home, make sure window and door

screens are used and kept in good repair.

Use insect repellent Wear insect repellent containing active ingredients such as DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus when outdoors where mosquitoes are present.

West Nile virus is transmitted to people and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito.

There is no cure for West Nile virus. One in five persons infected with West Nile virus will exhibit symptoms. Symptoms usually occur between five and 15 days, and can include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, or a skin rash. These symptoms can last for several weeks to months.

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SHPD to host its 11th National Night Out event

The Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) will host its 11th Annual National Night Out celebration at Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave., on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5pm to 8pm. National Night Out is a nationwide event that promotes crime-prevention networks within communities and their partnerships. The event is free and open to the public.

The Signal Hill Police Department’s National Night Out garnered awards from the National Association of Town Watches in 2011 and 2012.

Some of the activities during the evening include: a balloon artist, a face painter, arts and crafts, a train, a bounce house, a deejay, barbecued items for sale, a free raffle, and tricycle races with employees of the Signal Hill Police Department. There will also be numerous businesses and organizations from the community providing free items and information.

The SHPD will distribute free anti-car theft devices to the first 25 community members that show proof (through their vehicle registration) that they own one of the following types of most commonly stolen vehicles: 1990s Honda Accord or Civic; 1990s Toyota Camry; 1990s Nissan Sentra; or a 1980s Toyota pickup truck.

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On Wednesday, July 9, at approximately 6:30pm, the suspect entered a local business in the 100 block of Linden Avenue and approached one of the employees, with whom he had a brief conversation. He then brandished a knife and demanded money from the employee, who then opened the cash register and handed him money. The employee was not injured.

The suspect was last seen running north on Linden Avenue from the business.

During the course of the investigation detectives obtained videotape evidence of the suspect entering the business. ( To view the video, in which the suspect is seen at the beginning and end, visit youtube.com/watch?v=6jLY5Op4o8M .)

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 50 years old, wearing a black cap, a blue and white plaid shirt and blue jeans.

Those with information on the suspect or his whereabouts are asked to contact Long Beach Police Robbery Detective Don Collier at (562) 5707464 or (562) 570-5537. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus the tip to CRIMES (274637), or visiting lacrimestoppers.org .

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Water Replenishment District installs Calderon as board president

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Incoming Water Replenishment Board President Sergio Calderon speaks to attendees at the WRD 2014 State of the District.

The Water Replenishment District of Southern California installed Sergio Calderon as the board president on July 17 during its annual State of the District, which featured special guest speaker State Assembly Member Anthony Rendon. The event was attended by members of the water and environmental communities, local elected officials and others.

A primary topic of the meeting was the WRD’s Water Independence Now (WIN) program in 2014.

“During the current ongoing statewide mega-drought, WIN projects and programs are increasing the water self-reliance of south Los Angeles County and are working toward eliminating the need for water imported from the California Bay Delta and the Colorado River for local groundwater replenishment,” reads a press release from the WRD about the event.

Outgoing President Rob Katherman spoke about recent achievements. “I would like to thank the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the State Water Resources Control Board for approving WRD’s application to increase the amount of recycled water used for spreading from 35 percent to 45 percent,” he said. “This allows us to use an 11,000 acre-feet of highly treated recycled water for groundwater replenishment and cuts our need for imported water in half.”

Incoming President Sergio Calderon said that, beginning his second term as board president and seventh year as a board member, he is proud the board has once again voted unanimously to not increase their replenishment assessment. “Through careful planning and fiscal responsibility, we have continued to find ways to maintain the health of the Central and West Coast Groundwater Basins and the quality of our work without increasing costs to our customers,” he said. “Our responsibility to the millions of people who live and work within our service area is at the forefront of everything WRD does, and we take that responsibility very seriously.”

For more information, visit wrd.org .

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Water Department increases grass-removal rebates to $3.50 per square foot

The Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners voted on July 10 to increase the amount of funding that Long Beach residents and businesses are eligible to receive for replacing their grass lawns with drought-tolerant landscapes through the Long Beach Water Department’s Lawn to Garden (L2G) Program.

“More than half of urban water consumption goes to irrigating lawns, so that should be the first place we look to save water,” said Harry Saltzgaver, president of the Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners. “The Long Beach Water Department has been a leader in the state and even the nation with its lawn-to-garden conversion program. In this time of great need for water conservation, the Water Commission is pleased to increase the incentive to remove lawns to $3.50 a square foot.”

New applicants to the L2G Program will now receive $3.50 per square foot of grass lawn removed, one of the highest rebates in the state and up from the program’s previous funding level of $3 per square foot, according to the Water Department. The program funds the first 1,000 square feet of lawn removed for each project, meaning that customers who apply for the full incentive amount will receive $3,500 to cover many of the costs associated with removing a grass lawn and installing a drought-tolerant landscape in its place.

“We are ready and willing to give money away to conserve water,” Saltzgaver said. “That’s a win-win for Long Beach residents and businesses.”

Nearly 1,400 Long Beach landscapes have been transformed through the award-winning and nationally recognized program since it began in April 2010. In the process, approximately

1.5 million square feet of water-thirsty grass lawn has been removed. In addition, hundreds of other customers have transformed their landscapes outside of the program.

“This is no longer just some fringe movement,” said Kevin Wattier, general manager for the Long Beach Water Department. “People in every area of the city are really buying into the idea that these types of landscapes make the most sense in our arid environment, whether we’re in a drought or not.”

The Board’s action to increase funding for the L2G program comes in the midst of a worsening statewide drought. Last year was one of the driest years on record in California, which has caused statewide water storage reserves to be drawn down to record low levels. Another dry year could trigger additional citywide water use prohibitions in Long Beach, according to the Water Department.

Funding for the program comes through a partnership between the Long Beach Water Department and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). In addition to residential turf-removal projects, several large-scale projects throughout the city have been completed. Last year, the Army National Guard put its finishing touches on a 53,000-squarefeet turf-removal project that replaced a large area of grass on its Redondo Avenue property with California-friendly plants, trees and walking paths.

Source: Water Dept.

Harbor Commission approves Port budget Capital-improvement projects move ahead with $579 million in funding The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on July 14 approved an $858-million budget for the Port of Long Beach in the upcoming fiscal year, with two-thirds of the spending set aside for a robust building and modernization program, according to Port Communications Specialist Lee Peterson.

For the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, 2014, the Harbor Department plans to spend $579 million on capital projects– part of a decade-long, $4-billion investment in Port upgrades and efficiency improvements. The ongoing Desmond Bridge Replacement Project and Middle Harbor Terminal Redevelopment will continue to be the Port’s largest construction projects.

The budget was unanimously approved by the Commission and will be presented to the Long Beach City Council for approval. With ports throughout North America working to increase their market share, Port of Long Beach revenues are projected to remain level with the current fiscal year. The spending plan reflects the Port’s commitment to boosting its competitiveness in the long term by rebuilding and replacing outdated facilities and infrastructure.

“The Port will continue to provide excellent seaport services and build the port of the future,” said Doug Drummond, president of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners. “The Port will remain a vital economic engine for both the regional and national economies.”

The Harbor Department receives no taxpayer revenue to operate. Port operations are supported by income from terminal leases and fees charged to terminal companies and shipping lines for moving cargo through the Port. The budget projects operating revenue of $346.8 million. The approved budget adds 28 new full-time positions, which include 20 in Engineering to support ongoing capital improvements, and six to enhance Port Security operations, according to Peterson. The budget also includes funding of more than $30 million for environmental programs and projects such as technology-advancement demonstrations of a barge-based pollution-control system for ships at berth and an electric truck overhead “catenary” system.

Source: Port of LB

Community organizations to host free item exchange

Those who have items lying around that they no longer use but don’t have the heart to throw out now have a community space to take them and know that someone else will accept them and give a new home. That is the vision behind the monthly Seven-Ten Swap, a free community exchange where people can donate items that are clean and in good condition to pass on to others.

There will be a celebration for the event’s four-year anniversary Friday, July 18 at 641 Pine Ave. Donation drop-off and potluck will begin at 6:30pm. Attendees are free to browse and receive items at 7:10pm, whether they brought something to the exchange or not. It is an open and free format.

Examples of items that can be exchanged include (but are not limited to) clothes for men and women, children’s toys, kitchenware, movies, CDs, videogames and books.

Organizers for the event believe that sharing builds community. “We have found that when you create an environment for people to share, they do,” said event organizer Sharon Moiseiff. She said that people tend to bring more items than they take away so there’s always a surplus for the next exchange, and this process promotes recycling of

material items for reuse and reduces overall consumption.

The Seven-Ten Swap is a program of the Long Beach Free Store, which is a project of the Catalyst Network of Communities, a 501c3 nonprofit social-impact organization helping people to connect, collaborate and share resources.

Four years ago, Moiseiff was looking for spaces to conduct occasional swap events that she had been organizing in various parts of Southern California. She found a shared vision with Eric Leocadio, founder and executive director for Catalyst, and they decided to partner together to bring a monthly sharing event to Long Beach. The Seven-Ten Swap was born and ultimately led to the establishment of the Long Beach Free Store with Moiseiff at the helm.

In the past four years, they have made a concerted effort to bring the value of sharing to the forefront of the Long Beach community experience through pop-up free stores at festivals and events, temporary storefronts, themed swap events and the monthly Seven-Ten Swap, as well as writing articles and providing resources that promote sharing, the gift-economy, and collaborative consumption.

For more information about the Seven-Ten Swap and the Long

Beach Free Store, find them on Facebook at facebook.com/LBfreestore or email freestore@gocatalyst.org . For more information about Catalyst Network of Communities, visit gocatalyst.org .

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Born in a hospital in Durban, South Africa, 30-year-old artist Lara Meintjes now lives in Belmont Heights, which seems a far cry from her roots. “My family lived on a small holding outside the city, where I had a pet cow and several, ever multiplying, rabbits,” she says.

Asked to identify her jobs, she lists illustrator, painter, designer and general creative experimenter. “Mostly ink and paper,” she explains. “I also write and have had a whole lot of fun exploring ceramics. My most Photo by Jason Meintjes Lara Meintjes recent project involves letterpress printing.”

What would you say is your point-of-view as an artist?

I try very hard not to have a specific point of view, to explore the world through everchanging-perspective goggles, but my brain is irreparably wired by my post-colonial, post apartheid upbringing. I believe extraordinarily firmly in the principle of Ubuntu, in which a person is a person through other people– “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu.” I think this is what I am trying to convey in my work– we are human only when we recognize and respond to the humanity in one another.

Where do you work?

In a beautifully lit corner of my house in Long Beach, that I share with my photographer husband and ever present painting, singing, dancing, movie-making 10-yearold daughter.

Why do you make art?

Art is exploration for me. It is an extension of my innate curiosity, a way in which I process and eventually–hopefully– understand the world around me. I communicate through my work and hope to engage people in activities that remind them of their own humanity and how it is contingent upon the humanity of other people.

If, for some reason, you could no longer create art, what would you do?

Write stories, study anthropology and smoke a big old Meerschaum pipe.

“Evangeline,” ink on paper Is there anything that blocks you as an artist?

My entire kitchen. It is horrifyingly distracting. I guess that’s less of a block and more of a distraction then.

Do you have a favorite piece of art you’ve created?

No. I cycle through loving and hating every piece pretty regularly. The one I relate to most is the conjoined lambs.

Do you have a favorite piece of art that someone else has made?

So many answers to this question. Mary Sibande can do no wrong. Eames House in the Pacific Palisades is my happy place. It is so perfectly constructed that its lines sing their own particular song. Cy Twombly’s “Proteus” somehow re-confirms my sense of being alive every time I look at it, and Basquiat's skull (Untitled, 1981) makes me feel mean and terrible because if it was mine, I would want to keep it all to myself.

Yinka Shonibare's “How to Blow Up Two Heads at Once” is just absolutely magical, if you haven’t seen it, do.

Do you have a least-favorite color?

I’m told it shows that I am not terribly highly evolved, but I just don't love purple. It’s never feels like its own color, always trying to be one thing or another and never quite settling down to the business of being purple.

“Gwen,” ink on paper Meintjes’s work will be on display in a one-night pop-up gallery at the Law Offices of Kuper & Wilson, 4344 Atlantic Ave., during the First Fridays Art Walk on Aug. 1 from 6pm to 9pm. Her creations will also be part of the Relative Aperture group show at Greenly Art Space, 2698 Junipero Ave. Suite 113, in Signal Hill, which will open Saturday, Sept. 6 from 7pm to 10pm. To view more of her work, visit larameintjes.com .

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Fiddler on the Roof at Long Beach Playhouse

Jeremy Krasovic and Jennifer Bales in Long Beach Playhouse’s production of Fiddler on the Roof Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer

The Long Beach Playhouse doesn’t attempt major musical productions very often, but I don’t know why not.

Whenever in recent memory the venerable community theater has done so, it has met with success. But there is no denying that a musical can be a daunting proposition for a theater of limited resources. And Fiddler on the Roof presents additional challenges. Can you pronounce “Sholem Aleichem”?

When thinking of Fiddler on the Roof, who doesn’t envision Tevye, the burly papa of the small village in Russia where the Broadway musical is set? The show might well have been named “Tevye” given the prominence of the character, so larger-than-life, so universal in his day-to-day concerns, so...likable.

Actor Martin Feldman is tasked with bringing Tevye to life for Long Beach Playhouse audiences, and he is everything the character demands. The bearded Feldman is large and robust, his Tevye the head of a household, a respected member of the community.

He struts about authoritatively when he is not pulling his dairy cart. He pauses frequently to ask existential questions of God or to respectfully criticize God’s choices with amusing familiarity.

“Would it have been too much trouble to have made me just a little less poor?” is a question Tevye might ask while looking purposefully up at the sky and shrugging, his palms turned up.

Feldman’s singing voice even measures up. “If I Were a Rich Man” is a delight. So is the touching “Do You Love Me?” Tevye’s wife Golde is also well

cast. Playhouse regular Harriet Whitmyer lends her character the proper officiousness in running her household, yet she is kind and good-natured. She performs her solo vocals beautifully.

Fiddler is really about tradition, specifically the Jewish tradition of the old country, and how things are about to change. Tevye and Golde have five daughters, three of whom are a marriageable age. Conflicts arise when daughters Tzeitel (Jennifer Bales), Hodel (Melissa Deni), and Chava (Sara Lipowsky) one by one present their parents with husbands of their own choosing. Tevye and Golde, of course, had rightfully expected to choose their daughters’ mates for them.

After much reflection, Tevye bends to the wishes of Tzeitel and Hodel. But when Chava asks him for his blessing of her marriage to a nonJewish man, his decision is finalized when he exclaims, “No! If I bend that far, I will break!”

Russian officers threaten to evict the Jewish residents from their villages, adding another element of tension to the story.

And of course, there is the fiddler.

A bearded diminutive Brenna Hanlen lightly dances about the stage like a Shakespearean sprite, a violin under her chin and bow poised to play, while uttering nary a word. The character is a metaphor for the precarious circumstances in which the villagers and their traditions find themselves.

Phyllis Gitlin is one of very few directors up to this task. She knows Jewish culture and tradition. She is versed in Yiddish language. Gitlin also has a mostly gentile cast of a melting pot variety, including several Hispanic

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and Asian actors, all of whom have learned their Yiddish pronunciation and inflection well. Needless to say, Gitlin also doubles as language coach.

Lovely dance numbers, some of which feature ballet, are beautifully executed. Others fill the stage with the entire cast. A dream sequence is aweinspiring.

Other cast members are Roxanne Martinez, Joshua Benitez, Russell Malang, Richard DeVicariis, Dustin Nguyen, Randy Calcetas, Hannah Smith, Mariyah Duffie, Jeremy Krasovic, Cort Huckabone, Dennis Adrian Dyck, Jess Paxton, Zipora Shifberg-Mencher, Vanessa Evans, Natasha Muro, Lee Samuel Tanng, Evan Battle, and Tommy Doughty.

Andrew Vonderschmitt’s well detailed set and Donna Fritsche’s wonderful costumes place us firmly in the village of Anatevka of 1905.

This production of Fiddler has a distinctly community theater feel.

Musical accompaniment is recorded, with no live musicians. Some vocals are admittedly less than perfect, but are charming all the same as unapologetic amateur performances.

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has likely “contributed to the increase” since “youth marketing of the products often includes colorful and sweet-tasting products.”

In addition, staff notes that the popularity of e-cigarettes may be attributed to the fact that there is no tax on the products. E-cigarettes are also promoted as smoking-cessation devices, but staff notes that the FDA has yet to officially approve the products as such.

Colleen Doan, Signal Hill’s associate planner, said the City has received several requests to establish e-cigarette-related businesses, including vaping lounges, in the past year. However, Signal Hill’s code prohibits e-cigarette retail shops of any kind since such businesses are not listed in the code and are, therefore, prohibited “by default,” she said.

Doan said the City’s legal counsel advised staff to treat ecigarettes in the City’s zoning code the same as tobacco products. This means that the City

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While there currently isn’t any conclusive research on whether consumption and/or secondary exposure to e-cigarettes is harmful, there are still concerns about the potential health effects, city staff adds.

The California State Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department, the American Lung Association and the American Cancer Society have all expressed concerns about nicotine and byproducts contained in e-cigarette devices, according to city staff.

“There is no conclusive research at this time that there are any potential harmful effects, and it may be that there are not, but, right now, it’s unknown,” said Doan, who added that different vaping liquids contain “unknown chemicals and ingredients.”

Councilmember Michael Noll, who admitted that a close friend of his uses e-cigarettes, said the best solution for the City would be to treat e-cigarettes the same as tobacco.

“If we do have to do something, we should regulate it like cigarettes,” he said.

Doan noted that the Council may want to consider adding a clause in the ordinance amendment, clarifying that landlords and homeowners associations would have a right to ban the use of e-cigarettes on their properties. Such is the case alread for tobacco products.

City Manager Ken Farfsing said the Council might also want to consider changing the City’s own workplace policy, prohibiting city employees from vaping on the job, adding that new technologies, such as texting, often become a distraction.

“I don’t think you want people vaping in the middle of a Council meeting,” he said.

The owners of two e-cigarette shops in Long Beach were unable to be reached for comment before the Signal Tribune’s deadline.

In related news, the Council agreed unanimously to not consider a citywide ordinance to ban smoking at multi-residential properties. The agenda item comes after the president of the Northview Homeowners Association submitted a request.

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The request asked for the City to adopt a citywide ordinance to ban smoking and secondhand smoke in certain areas of multiresidential properties. However, the Council agreed that such an ordinance would be too restrictive on multi-residential property owners, adding that homeowners associations already have the individual right to pass laws banning smoking within their properties.

Other Council highlights Presentations Mayor Wilson and the Council presented certificates and proclamations to Emerson Fersch, who resigned from his position as city treasurer last month after serving the City for 11 years. Fersch, who was lauded for developing the City’s investment policy, is moving to Orange County. Meanwhile, a presentation to recognize Sara Pol-Lim, executive director of the United Cambodian Community, was postponed.

Animal-care services The Council voted unanimously to extend the City’s contract with the Long Beach Animal Care Services Bureau, which provides animal care and control services for Signal Hill, for the next two years. The first year of the contract extension is expected to cost $71,289, however a projected $20,000 in revenue from dog licenses is expected to help offset the contract amount, according to a staff report. During the Council meeting, Ted Stevens, manager of the Long Beach Animal Care Services Bureau, gave a presentation on the city department’s statistics and activities.

Solid-waste collection The Council received and filed a report on the City’s waste-andrecycling services contractor, EDCO, that is planning to increase its solid-waste collection refuse rates for residential, multi-family and commercial accounts. The rate adjustments are subject to a Proposition 218 “protest” public hearing, which is scheduled for Sept. 2.

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Former Signal Hill city treasurer Emerson Fersch, second from left, receives a proclamation from Vice Mayor Larry Forester during the Signal Hill City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, July 15. Fersch resigned from his position as city treasurer last month after serving the City for 11 years. Also pictured, from left, are Councilmember Tina Hansen, Councilmember Michael Noll, Councilmember Lori Woods and Mayor Ed Wilson.

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may be the first Persian-American woman to hold a council office in Long Beach. Although she was born in the United States, Price said that she lived in Iran as a child and left the country when she was seven at the time of that country’s revolution in 1979. She and her mother were not political refugees, she told the Signal Tribune in a phone interview on Tuesday, but she remembers the chaos and upheaval in those days of the revolution just before she returned to the U.S. Price remembered that around the time they left Iran, there was turmoil in the country. There were riots in the streets, she said, adding that there were many protests and people started to burn books and photos in trash cans.

Like Garcia, Price also remembered learning English as a second language as a child, but she also recalled other painful memories– she had to leave behind her father and sister and she didn’t see them for 24 years. She acknowledged that those memories have shaped the person and leader she eventually became.

“I think that,” Price said, “my diverse culture and my unusual past in life has given me a level of depth in terms of being able to understand the struggles that each individual undertakes in their life, regardless of their background, their race, their ethnicity and lifestyle.”

Eighth District Councilmember Austin praised the Council’s mix of backgrounds. Austin, 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews and newly elected 9th District Councilmember Richardson are the three African-Americans on the Council.

“This is what Long Beach looks like,” Austin said. “This is what diversity looks like, and I think everybody in the city will have a point of view and have a voice here at the table over the next four years.”

In addition to 4th District Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell, Mungo, the incoming representative of the 5th district, is the only other white member of the Council. In an interview with the Signal Tribune on Tuesday, she also praised both the Council’s ethnic diversity in addition to the number of women who now speak for the city.

“I think that the demographics of the council are more representative of the community,” Mungo said, “and that’s important…we’re all just very excited to serve.”

With four women and five men on the Council in addition to the mayor, the City Council is also now more evenly divided between the sexes. That divide was pronounced when the time came to pick a new vice mayor. The decision was the only one that Long Beach’s new City Council had to make on inauguration night. The women serving on the Council were united in their support of Suja Lowenthal over 8th District Councilmember Austin for the position. It was a close vote, but the majority of the councilmembers selected her. Dee Andrews, who nominated Lowenthal, was the only male councilmember who voted for the representative of the 2nd district. The other remaining male councilmembers voted in favor of Austin.

Seventh District Councilmember Uranga and 1st District Councilmember Gonzalez were both born in the U.S., but they do have family roots in Mexico. In addition, Uranga’s grandfather is from the Basque region in Spain. Uranga has a different experience of being an American than that of his two Latino peers on the Council. He Ozie fluker 67 lived through the Civil Rights Era of the 1960s and 1970s. He rememSandra Duhon 63 bers Cesar Chavez and the Chicano movement. Uranga has a long omas Trecina 49 record of community activism, much of it alongside his wife, Tonia joan Mc faul 76 jimmie Kinnee 94 Reyes-Uranga, who represented the 7th district several years ago.

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New LB councilmembers confirm numerous staff changes CJ Dablo Staff Writer

With every new Long Beach administration, there are inevitable staff changes. Such was the case this week, as several former Long Beach city councilmembers finished their terms and incoming elected officials took office.

Many staff members continue to work for the City of Long Beach and merely transferred to another department. A couple of individuals maintained their positions and still serve their respective district office in the same capacity. Others have left the employment of the City. (Some information below is based on the respective department’s web pages before and after the change in leadership, and most of the incoming city officials have confirmed the names and titles of their staff.)

Mayor’s office The staff that served under former Mayor Bob Foster included Becki Ames and Stacey Ann Fong Toda.

Incoming Mayor Robert Garcia has so far named the following individuals to his staff on his web page: Mark Taylor, Sharon Weissman, Isaac Romero, Devin Cotter and Daniel Brezenoff. Official titles for these individuals were not available by press time.

1st District The staff that served under former Vice Mayor and Councilmember Robert Garcia included: Lena Gonzalez, field deputy; Isaac Romero, assistant field deputy; and Stefan BorstCensullo, an aide. Gonzalez is now the district’s new councilmember. She has named the following individuals to her staff: Silissa Uriarte Smith, chief of staff; Stefan Borst-Censullo, legislative director; Francisco Davila, field deputy; and Abigail Mejia, administrative aide.

3rd District The staff who served under former Councilmember Gary DeLong included: Anne Cramer, chief of staff; Cynthia Valencia, legislative assistant; and Julie Maleki, administrative analyst. Incoming Councilmember Suzie Price has chosen the following individuals for her staff: Julie Maleki, chief of staff; Kristina Duggan, field deputy; Antonella Schaub, communications director; and Ricky Dockery, business liaison.

5th District The staff that served under former Councilmember Gerrie Schipske included Misha Houser, communications specialist; Haley Mizushima, project coordinator; Byron Brno, scheduler; and Starna Do, administrative assistant. Incoming Councilmember Stacy Mungo has selected the following individuals for her staff: former 7th District staffer Michael Clements, chief of staff; Allison Anderson, field deputy; and Heidi Wiersma, field-office coordinator.

7th District The staff that served under former Councilmember James Johnson included Michael Clements, chief of staff; Jerry Caligiuri, senior field deputy; and Mary Sramek, field deputy. Incoming Councilmember Roberto Uranga has chosen Ray R. Pok (who served on Uranga’s wife Tonia Reyes-Uranga’s staff when she was 7th District councilmember) as his chief of staff and Cynthia Valencia as legislative assistant.

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DATE OF SALE: 07/31/2014 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2296 GAVIOTA AVE, UNIT 3, SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA 90755 APN#: 7215-007-064 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 $370,196.16. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20130202200056. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the tele-

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phone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.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: 07/04/2014 NPP0232743 To: SIGNAL TRIBUNE 07/11/2014, 07/18/2014, 07/25/2014

TST4688 / 2014 162049 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MR. YETI'S PET SUPPLIES, 2200 Lakewood Blvd. Suite F, Long Beach, CA 90815. Registrant: MR. YETI'S PET SUPPLIES INC., 2200 Lakewood Blvd. Suite F, Long Beach, CA 90815. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Norman Monterrosa, President. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on March 28, 2014.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 16, 2014. 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: June 27, & July 4, 11, 18, 2014.

TST4690 / 2014 143663 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: EM LANDSCAPING, 2579 E. Adams St., Long Beach, CA 90810. Registrant: EDUARDO MORENO, 2579 E. Adams St., Long Beach, CA 90810. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Eduardo Moreno. 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 May 28, 2014. 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: June 27, & July 4, 11, 18, 2014.

TST4694 / 2014 147456 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: DONUT KING, 2214 El Segundo Blvd., Gardena, CA 90249.

Registrant: KEAR CHHUOR, 5139 Barlin Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Kear Chhuor. 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 May 30, 2014. 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: June 27, & July 4, 11, 18, 2014.

TST4695 / 2014 157399 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: VOILA BY VIOLA, 3019 Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach, CA 90808. Registrant: JILL VIOLA FREY, 1321 Roycroft Ave. Apt 3, Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Jill Viola Frey. 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 June 10, 2014. 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: June 27, & July 4, 11, 18, 2014.

TST4696 / 2014 166688 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: BNSTYLE KIDS, 5405 S. Corning Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90056.

Registrant: NAJAH CHAVIS, 5405 S. Corning Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90056. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Najah Chavis. 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 June 26, 2014. 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: June 27, & July 4, 11, 18, 2014.

TST4698 / 2014 175146 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SUPREMES BARBERSHOP, 621 Atlantic Ave. Suite B, Long Beach, CA 90802.

Registrant: AL GUTIERREZ, 621 Atlantic Ave. Suite B, Long Beach, CA 90802. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Al Gutierrez. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on June 27, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on June 27, 2014.

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: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

TST4697 / 2014 174275 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. CARINGOUPS, CARINGROUPS, 3160 Locust Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807.

Registrant: PSYCHSHIELD INC., 3160 Locust Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Wiley D. Sutton, 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 June 25, 2014. 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: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

TST4700 / 2014 179880 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: NOVOSOL GROUP, 135 E. Pepper Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: JAIME SOICHI KAMEI, 135 E. Pepper Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jaime Soichi Kamei. 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 July 3, 2014. 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: July 11, 18, 25, & August 1, 2014.

TST4701 / 2014 181558 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: GEVPWR, 2675 Dawson Ave. Unit A, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

Registrant: GEVORK HOVNAN ALEXANIAN, 1600 El Camino Dr., Montebello, CA 90640. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Gevork Hovnan Alexanian.

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 July 7, 2014. 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: July 11, 18, 25, & August 1, 2014.

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TST4702 / 2014 185060 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: 1. ECOSAFE HOUSEKEEPING, 2. ECO-SAFE HOUSEKEEPING, 3. ECO SAFE CLEANING SERVICES, 4. ECOSAFE CLEANING SERVICES, 1709 E. Luray St., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrants: 1. MARCY ESGUERRA, 2. LARRY ESGUERRA, 1709 E. Luray St., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Marcy Esguerra. The registrants have 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 July 9, 2014.

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: July 11, 18, 25, & August 1, 2014.

TST4704 / 2014 187910 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: AWC, 4201 Rose Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807.

Registrant: OTIS MITCHELL, 4201 Rose 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: Otis Mitchell. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on March 13, 2013. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on July 11, 2014.

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: July 18, 25, & August 1, 8, 2014.

TST4705 / 2014 191847 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ALLIGATOR ROSE, 1025 1/2 Raymond Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804.

Registrant: MA BELLE AMMIE GRAVES-FISHER, 1025 1/2 Raymond Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Ma Belle Ammie Graves-Fisher. 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 July 16, 2014. 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: July 18, 25, & August 1, 8, 2014.

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4699 NoTICE oF VACANCY oFFICE oF THE CITY TREASURER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy exists in the Office of the City Treasurer due to the resignation of the City Treasurer. The City of Signal Hill will be conducting a recruitment to fill this vacancy. All interested residents are encouraged to apply.

To serve as City Treasurer, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older; and a registered voter and resident of the City of Signal Hill. The appointee shall continue to reside in the City of Signal Hill for the duration of the term of office, and shall serve as the incumbent city treasurer. The term of office expires March 3, 2015.

If you are interested in this appointment, please call (562) 989-7305 for an application. Applications are also available in the City Clerk’s office, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may also view a complete job description and apply for this position on the City’s website at www.cityofsignalhill.org (job opportunities).

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.

Published in the Signal Tribune July 11 and 18 , 2014.

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resources, integrated process and energy and atmosphere impact, Bolton said.

“The new building will truly be a one-stop shop for the students to get all the resources they need to attend, thrive and graduate,” Bolton said.

During a groundbreaking ceremony on July 8, LBCC President Eloy Ortiz Oakley, Vice President Ann-Marie Gabel, Board of Trustees members Jeff Kellogg and Roberto Uranga, Maurice Lyles from Sen. Barbara Boxer’s office and Helene Ansel from U.S. Congressmember Alan Lowenthal’s office helped celebrate the honorary

shovel dig.

Building GG was constructed in 1936 and remodeled in the 1970s. It housed PCC’s library, cafeteria and counseling center.

It also served as a “swing space,” Bolton said. At one point the building housed the fitness center, outreach, veterans affairs and student life.

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(from left) Superintendent-President Eloy Ortiz Oakley, Vice President of Administrative Services Ann-Marie Gabel, Board of Trustees President Jeff Kellogg, Long Beach Councilman (and former LBCC Board member) Roberto Uranga and incoming LBCC Board Member-Elect Dr. Ginny Baxter at the groundbreaking ceremony on July 8.

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“The old building was worn down– trying to basically house a variety of departments and interests,” Bolton said. “It was no longer functional.”

The college is also in the middle of a $700-million construction bond program that was approved by local voters. There has been new construction at

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both campuses since 2006 thanks to Measure E, which allows schools to increase their debt for construction projects.

“Progress is always exciting,” Bolton said, “but I think students will become much more excited once they can actually smell something delicious from the new barbecue.” ß

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