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SERVING BIXBY KNOLLS, CALIFORNIA HEIGHTS, LOS CERRITOS, WRIGLEY AND THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL

August 29, 2014

Your Weekly Community Newspaper

Signal Hill and Long Beach police departments considering ‘cop cams’

On a mission

OB/GYN center reflects Dr. Miriam Mackovic’s passion for women’s needs

The staff at Complete Women Care has tried to create a comfortable environment. The waiting room at the facility looks like a living room.

Photos courtesy Wolfcom USA

Signal Hill and Long Beach police departments may implement body-worn cameras, such as this one by manufacturer Wolfcom USA, starting next year pending the outcome of initial studies to determine policy for deployment, vendor selection and costs.

Sean Belk Staff Writer

Local police officers may soon start wearing small cameras attached to their collars or sunglasses to video-record patrol stops, calls for service and other onduty incidents for the purposes of keeping police and the public An actor demonstrates the use of a body-worn camera more accountable, by manufacturer Wolfcom USA. Long Beach and according to police offiSignal Hill police departments are currently study- cials. ing whether to implement the new technology that Long Beach and Sigwould involve police officers video-recording patrol nal Hill police departstops, calls for service and other on-duty incidents ments are currently for the purposes of keeping police and the public conducting studies to more accountable. determine policy, vendor selection and costs of the new equipment. Police officials from both departments say they may start testing body-worn cameras on duty after committees make recommendations based on the initial studies.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), on the other hand, has already started testing body cameras paid for through private donations while the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) plans to soon launch a six-month pilot program.

Law-enforcement agencies have considered using body-worn cameras for years, however disputed officer-involved shootings, such as the one in Ferguson, MO that sparked civil unrest, and other incidents of alleged excessive force have put pressure on police departments across the nation to start using the body cameras, also called “cop cams.”

Technological advancements in the last five years have also made the video-recording devices more accessible and affordable for law-enforcement agencies.

Police officials say that video recordings may aid investigators and prosecutors to more clearly determine what occurs out on the field and can be used as evidence in court and administrative hearings, particularly in cases of alleged police misconduct.

Studies show that both police officers and the public are likely to act more appropriately when they know that they are being recorded. Video recordings

CEO and Founder Dr. Miriam Mackovic (left) opened Complete Women Care, a healthcare organization Photos by CJ Dablo/Signal Tribune with four locations in the greater Long Beach area and Nurses Mary Chung (left) and Ian Ganzagan (right) are San Pedro. Dr. Jessica Rayhanabad (right) is a breast among the surgical staff at the GYN Emergent Care Center specialist. for Complete Women Care.

CJ Dablo Staff Writer

Dana Padilla was about to have her first surgery, and she was scared.

The 24-year-old was told earlier this year that she needed a surgical procedure known as D&C (also known as dilation and curettage). She never had general anesthesia before. She never had a major surgery like this one until now, however, after being referred to Complete Women Care, a healthcare facility in Bixby Knolls dedicated to OB/GYN needs, Padilla realized quickly she was in good hands.

In a telephone interview, Padilla happily described the spa-like treatment she received in the hours and minutes before her operation in August. Her blood pressure had spiked due to anxiety, and the staff offered her a lavender-scented spa eye mask. The aromatherapy immediately calmed her and dropped her blood pressure. The staff turned on music before anesthesiologist Dr. Lawrence Presley would put her to sleep. Padilla liked the ‘80s song that was being played (she couldn’t

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remember what it was), and the doctor sang to her as she inhaled more lavender– this time through her gas mask– before she drifted into unconsciousness.

“They made me so comfortable over there,” Padilla said. She was told that she would feel less pain after her surgery.

Her unusual surgical experience at the GYN emergent Care Center is the brainchild of Dr. Miriam Mackovic, the founder and CEO of Complete Women Care. The healthcare organization dedicated to OB/GYN needs has locations in Naples, Bixby Knolls, Lakewood and San Pedro.

The centers focus on early pregnancy and other gynecological issues. At Bixby Knolls, Mackovic opened the GYN Emergent Care Center in October 2013. Mackovic said that it’s the first center of its kind in California, and another spokesman for the company said that there are few facilities like it in the United States.

Mackovic seemed comfortable at her desk during her interview at the Bixby Knolls office at 3711 Long

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Beach Blvd. Speaking rapidly and passionately, she explained how her facilities are centered on women’s needs. Mackovic said that she aimed to provide quality care that is comprehensive and affordable. Laboratory tests are also available on-site.

The center’s website claims that patients with gynecological emergencies will be seen faster than if they go to a regular hospital emergency room and that the average wait time for patients to be seen is 20 minutes.

When asked about the need for her new emergent-care center, Mackovic stressed the importance of women’s healthcare related to the female reproductive system.

“Usually OB/GYN issues are those that develop rapidly,” Mackovic said, explaining that ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage and ruptured cysts are examples of medical problems that can often develop within hours. She criticized how general emergency-care facilities aren’t well-equipped for those kinds of urgent issues. “Our current system…

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NEWS 2 SigNal TribuNE Local deli co-owner accused of sexual assault set to stand trial Sept. 3 Sean Belk Staff Writer

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Steven Michael DeSisto, co-owner of Rocco’s Deli Italiano restaurants in Long Beach and Signal Hill, has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman he met at the House of Hayden bar at 421 E. 1st St. in 2013.

A trial for a local deli co-owner accused of sexually assaulting a woman in downtown Long Beach while she was allegedly drugged is set to begin on Sept. 3, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s (LADA) office.

Steven Michael DeSisto, 53, co-owner of Rocco’s Deli Italiano restaurants, located in Long Beach and Signal Hill, is charged with sexually assaulting a woman he met at a bar, known as House of Hayden, at 421 E. 1st St. last year.

Sarah Ardalani, spokesperson for the LADA, said a court trial is scheduled to take place at the Long Beach Courthouse in Department 20. During the trial, a jury will be selected, prosecutors and the defendant will present their cases and witnesses may be brought out to give testimony, she said.

Prosecutors state that, in August 2013, DeSisto had drinks with the female victim at the bar and drove the intoxicated woman to his apartment, located in the area of Ocean Boulevard and Orange Avenue. At his apartment, he allegedly sexually assaulted her “several times.” After the assault, the victim fled DeSisto’s residence and called police.

During a police investigation, police found a pic-

ture of the victim on DeSisto’s cellphone and cocaine in his apartment.

DeSisto, who is being held in Long Beach jail on $2 million bail, is charged with two counts of sexual penetration with a foreign object while the victim was “drugged,” one count of eavesdropping and one count of possession of a controlled substance, according to the LADA’s office.

DeSisto was arrested on Jan. 15 and booked for three felony charges and one misdemeanor, including two counts of felony sexual assault, one felony count of drug possession and one misdemeanor count of photographing an unconscious person.

DeSisto has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The investigation is ongoing, and investigators believe “there may be additional victims who have never contacted police,” according to Long Beach police officials.

During a preliminary hearing in February, the victim gave testimony, stating that she blacked out after some drinks and later awoke naked on her back in a bathtub in DeSisto’s apartment, according to local media reports.

DeSisto faces a maximum of 11 years and eight months in state prison if convicted, according to the DA’s office.

SHPD adopts private social network for neighborhoods

The Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) will partner with nextdoor.com, a private social network for neighborhoods beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, according to Mel Krizo, operations lieutenant with the department. The aim of the partnership is to build stronger, safer communities with the help of residents, Krizo said.

“This integration with Nextdoor will enable the Signal Hill Police Department to communicate online with Signal Hill neighborhoods,” Krizo said in a press release. “Residents and police will be able to work together to improve safety and strengthen neighborhood-watch efforts.”

With Nextdoor, Signal Hill residents can join private neighborhood websites to share information, including neighborhood public-safety issues, community events and activities, local services, and lost pets. The SHPD will be able to post information, such as safety tips and crime alerts, to Nextdoor websites within the city, Krizo said.

Nextdoor is free for residents and the police department. Each Signal Hill neighborhood has its own private Nextdoor neighborhood website, accessible only to residents who verify that they live in the neighborhood. Neighborhoods establish, and self-manage, their own Nextdoor websites and the police department will not be able to access residents’ websites, contact information or content. Information shared on Nextdoor is password-protected and cannot be accessed by search engines, Krizo said.

Those interested in joining their neighborhood’s Nextdoor website can visit nextdoor.com and enter their address. Residents with questions about their Nextdoor website may visit help.nextdoor.com .

Source: SHPD

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Numerous City of Long Beach departments, services to be non-operational for Labor Day

City of Long Beach offices and services will adhere to the following schedule on Monday, Sept. 1 for the Labor Day holiday.

City Hall will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 2.

The following departments and services will be non-operational on Labor Day: • Animal Care Services and spcaLA • Career Transition Center • Center for Working Families • City Hall • Citizen Police Complaint Commission • Code Enforcement services • Fire Headquarters, Support Services (ECOC), Fire Prevention, & Operations, including Marine Safety Administration • Gas services– For emergencies, call (562) 570-2140.

• Health Department and Health facilities • Libraries • Marina offices • Neighborhood Resource Center • Park offices, swimming pools, El Dorado Nature Center, & community park facilities • Police administration • Street sweeping • Water Department (Emergencies: 570-2390) The following departments and services will be operational on Labor Day: • Fire stations and lifeguard stations • Main police station front desk • Refuse and recycling collection All Long Beach public libraries will be closed Saturday, Aug. 30 for the observance of Labor Day. All libraries will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2. (The library catalog, downloads, and databases are available 24/7 at lbpl.org .)

Trash and recycling will be collected as scheduled on Monday, Sept. 1.

There will be no scheduled street sweeping Monday, Sept. 1. Street sweeping will resume its regular schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Signal Hill man sentenced to life in prison for murders

A 49-year-old Signal Hill man was sentenced to life in state prison without the possibility of parole after he was convicted of killing two men, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced last week.

Deputy District Attorney Julian Recana, who prosecuted the case, said on July 2 a jury found Jeffrey Means guilty of the first-degree murder of Ronald Henry, 67, and the second-degree murder of Hal Dean Shaw, 48.

Jurors also found true the special-circumstance allegation of multiple murders. Additionally, they found true that Means used a jack stand and knife in the commission of the crimes.

The prosecutor said Shaw was discovered bludgeoned to death in his home on June 12, 1996. Eleven years later, Henry was found stabbed multiple times in the neck. The defendant was interviewed by police after Henry’s death and then arrested in connection with the killing, the prosecutor said.

After further investigation, law-enforcement connected Means to Shaw’s slaying, and the defendant was additionally charged with his murder.

In both murders, Means was friends with the victims and the last person to be seen with them before they died, the prosecutor added. DNA evidence also linked the defendant to the crimes.

The cases were investigated by the Whittier and Long Beach police departments.

Source: LA County DA’s Office

Lowenthal bill to modernize Port financing becomes law

On. Aug. 25, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 2395 by Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) into law. AB 2395 increases the Oxnard Harbor District’s borrowing authority from the current $1-million cap to $10 million but retains key accountability standards, including a two-thirds vote by the district’s Board of Harbor Commissioners for any new borrowing, according to Lowenthal’s office.

“A lot has changed since 1984, and our ports need to be able to compete in the global economy,” said Lowenthal, chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee and the Select Committee on Ports.

“By modernizing the financing ability for Port Hueneme, they’ll be able to take on some significant infrastructure upgrades, create jobs, and increase local revenue.”

Port Hueneme is the only deep-water port between southern and northern California. When the $1-million borrowing cap was established in 1984, the Port’s total assets equaled approximately $18 million and revenue totaled $4 million. Today, the Port’s assets exceed $95 million, and the Port closed the last fiscal year at its highest operating revenue on record at over $13.3 million, according to Lowenthal’s office.

With the increased borrowing authority, the Port will be able increase the depth of its harbor and make associated wharf improvements that would allow the Port to accommodate a broader range of vessels and process additional cargo, Lowenthal said.

Lowenthal represents the 70th Assembly District, including Catalina Island, Long Beach, San Pedro and Signal Hill.

Source: Assemblymember Lowenthal’s office

Vector control recommends conserving water to reduce mosquito breeding

As drought conditions worsen in Southern California, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) advises residents to conserve water around their homes to eliminate runoff– which can help reduce mosquito breeding and West Nile virus activity.

“Thousands of mosquitoes can thrive in clogged gutters and storm drains from over-watered yards,” said Levy Sun, public information officer for the vector control district. “Our habits must change since the drought and West Nile virus aren’t going away anytime soon.”

Residents are also urged to remove stagnant water around the home and wear insect repellent for protection when mosquitoes are active. Last week, GLACVCD confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) in 38 additional mosquito samples, two dead birds and four sentinel chickens.

So far this year, the GLACVCD has reported a total of 120 positive mosquito samples and five dead birds. A total list of all positives is available at GLACVCD.org . In addition to

conducting surveillance of mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit, the District controls populations of mosquitoes throughout its jurisdiction in Los Angeles County.

“Our staff is working hard to monitor and control mosquito populations, but we can’t do this alone,” Sun said. “We hope this will motivate residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to change your family’s life.”

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. One in 150 people infected with the virus will require hospitalization. Severe symptoms include high fever, muscle weakness, neck stiffness, coma, paralysis, and possibly death.

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CINEMA MANIA What Long Beach Indie (LBI) International Film Festival Who Perfect Works and Yelp Where Long Beach Convention Center When Through Sunday, Aug. 31 More info This five-day film festival will feature screenings of more than 90 international and domestic films, bringing together established and aspiring filmmakers, scholars, creative professionals, and movie lovers from around the globe. The event will also feature a college and career fair. To register or find more information, visit longbeachindie.com .

BLUES IT UP What First New Blues Festival Who Various blues musicians Where POA (Police Officers Association) Park at 7390 E. Carson St. When Sunday, Aug. 31 from 10am to 10pm More info The debut blues festival will feature various blues musicians, including award-winning acoustic blues guitarist Bernie Pearl and singer/songwriter Jamie Bess Belushi. Food and craft vendors will be availabel. Tickets are $20. Children 12 years old or younger get in free. Call (562) 762-8317 or visit newbluesfestival.com .

EGGS WITH THE ELKS What Monthly breakfast Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888 Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower When Sunday August 31, 2014 from 8am to noon More info Breakfast will be open to the public at $6.50 per person.

The meal includes eggs made to order, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee. Call 562-866-3027.

PEDAL FOR PEACE What The Interfaith Unity Bike-a-Thon Who South Coast Interfaith Council (SCIC) and supporting organizations Where DeForest Park at 5801 DeForest Ave. When Monday, Sept. 1–meet at 7:30am, ride starts at 8am More info This 25-mile bike ride brings together youth of different cultures and faiths for a day of social bicycling and food. Participants are asked to gather sponsorships from individuals willing to make a contribution to his or her organization/faith community and the SCIC. Email office@scinterfaith.org or call (562) 983-1665.

MEET AND GREET What “Getting to Know AAUW” meeting Who Long Beach branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) Where Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd. in Long Beach When Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9am to noon More info The event will showcase the AAUW’s various projects and interest groups. Co-Program Vice Presidents Jeane Caveness and Raquel Sanchez and committee members will welcome back members and guests with a series of mission-based programs centered around newly installed President Flo Pickett’s theme of “Unity.” To RSVP, call Judith Kaho at (562) 429-2790 by Aug. 30.

Visit aauw-longbeach.org .

JOIN THE CLUB What Literary society meeting Who Bixby Knolls Literary Society Where Elise’s Tea Room at 3924 Atlantic Ave. When Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7pm More info The regular monthly meeting will feature discussions about P.G. Wodehouse’s The Code of the Woosters. Call (562) 5950081 or email info@bixbyknollinfo.com .

HEAR FROM THE FORCE What “Coffee with a Cop” Who Signal Hill Police Department Where The Signal Hill Police Department’s Emergency Operations Center located at 2745 Walnut Ave. When Thursday, Sept. 18 from 7:30am to 9:30am More info This event is open to the public and it will give citizens an opportunity to meet and interact with the officers from the department. A member of Signal Hill’s detective bureau will provide a presentation on property crimes, which include vehicle and residential burglaries as well as mail thefts.

SALUTE THE VETS What 2nd Annual Veterans Concert Who Rock For Vets Where Signal Hill Park at Cherry Avenue and Hill Street When Saturday, Sept. 20 from 3pm to 5pm More info The second annual concert will feature performances

by Rock for Vets and Boxcar 7. The event will be free and open to the public. Visit the rockclub.net .

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Charlene Hopkinsof stands in front next to the “king” and 1967 photo “Queen” Neena and“prince.”

Tod Faulkner hugging waves “Princess” Hopkins Most folks look forward to the three-day weekend associated with Labor Day. I,while however, Santa do not. “Why?” you and may ask.

Well, you see, 20Charlene years ago this past Wednesday my best friend Charlene Hopkins-Babcock and her husband Joe were murdered in Arizona, and I subsequently spent my 1994 Labor Day weekend with their famstands in front next to the “king” and “prince” ilies scattering the ashes of our loved ones in the desert.

1967 photo of “Queen” Neena and Ted Faulkner hugging while Santa waves and “Princess”

Me and Charlene

Charlene and I were best buddies since second grade at Signal Hill Elementary School. Living just around the corner from one another made it easy for us to spend time together after school, on weekends and on school breaks. We were pretty much inseparable until junior high, when she went off to school to Long Beach’s St. Anthony School and I to Jefferson Junior High and then to Wilson High School.

We stayed close in our adult years even when she moved to Arizona to, in her words “get away from all the people and the crime.” Unfortunately, we didn’t have Internet or Facebook in those days but visited each other often and spent time on the phone sharing stories as often as we could.

The morning after the murders, August 28, 1994, I received a call from Charlene’s brother Alvin telling me of the horrible tragedy surrounding her death and the death of her husband. According to Alvin, two men named Allen Nicklasson and Dennis Skillicorn got their car (a stolen vehicle) stuck in a ditch and walked to the Babcocks’ home to ask for help. Joe went with them and tried to pull the car out of the ditch, and when he couldn’t, they executed him. The killers then went back to the Babcock home and murdered my friend Charlene. The men then stole the Babcocks’ truck and took off down the highway. The killers had also murdered several other innocent people on a cross-country rampage before and after they took the lives of my friends. Thanks to the television show America’s Most Wanted, the murderers were eventually apprehended and convicted.

With the 20th anniversary of this tragedy so vividly on my mind, I recently decided to check the Internet to see the status of the killers. I guess I was afraid that, after 20 years, they could be paroled. (Trying to put the whole thing behind me as much as possible, I had not followed the case after the men were convicted). Much to my surprise, last week I discovered that Skillicorn had, in 2009, been put to death in Missouri as part of a death-penalty conviction for a murder he committed in Missouri before the Babcock killings. Nicklasson, who was convicted of all the above as well, was executed in Missouri in December of 2013.

When I read the news of the killers’ deaths, I didn’t know what to feel. I didn’t feel happy, sad, angry, elated or any of the other usual emotions one might expect.

In fact, I didn’t know how to categorize my feelings at the time. I do know that I was relieved that these two dastardly individuals, now deceased, will never again hurt another human being or break the hearts of those who were left behind to grieve.

My darling, sweet Charlene was the kindest soul I’ve ever known. She was an angel on Earth and is celebrating this week, her 20 years as a true angel with wings.

Mom and me in our matching “squaw” dresses, sitting in the back yard of our home on Dawson Avenue (We moved to Raymond Avenue in 1965.)

ordeal. Most of the time my mom pronounced when my father, drove a carload of us to Jefferson, Al Posner, ran for, and was and we had to either walk home or elected city treasurer in early take two busses to get back to our 1970. I was so proud to see houses. Nevertheless, we all sur- him sitting in his seat at the vived. When we completed junior council meetings. I guess high school, we Signal Hill kids that early exposure to politransferred to the halls of Woodrow tics has really stayed with Wilson High School, also in Long me. I still attend most Signal Beach. It Lwas E T Teven E R S , farther E M A I Laway S a n d Hill council meetings and get M. Strichart prettyNeena pumped on election than was our junior Leighanna Nierle R. Strichart up Stephen Cory Bilicko WE B S I T high E C Oschool.

MMENTS nights! A year or so after My back family to classalways enjoyed Barbie Ellisen Katherine Green Sean Belk for CJ Dablo being re-elected a second T R I B U N E attending Well, andit’sparticipating local time once again for kids toin head back to school.

Long We Beach schools start on Wednesday,to Sept.Tod 3. term, my father, suffering activities. loved going I hope you have had a great summer and managed to Tanya Paz Vicki Paris Goodman Heidi Nye Kenneth McKenzie Shoshanah Siegel get to at least one or two concerts or movies in the park. from extreme depression, “Kid Mexico” Faulkner’s yearly My office recently held our third annual Back to took his own life. A very Christmas party School Summerwhere Blast event he at Edhanded “Pops” Davenport The Signal Tribune welcomes letters to the editor, which should be signed, dated and include a phone number to verify authenticity. Letwith local comare due by noon on the Tuesday desired publication date. The Signal Tribune reserves the right to edit letters for grammar, lanshortters while later, thebefore City out toysPark. toIn addition everyto connecting child residents in attenmunity resources, we provided free backpacks, containing guage and space requirements. Letters must be 400 words or less. The Signal Tribune will publish no more than one “pro” letter and one “con” letter to on a particular topic in a single issue. The Signal Tribune does not print letters that refer substantially to articles in other pubappoint my dance. One the honor of to godecided school year supplies, Ito had hundreds of children preparing lications and might not print those that have recently been printed in other publications or otherwise presented in a public forum. Letters to back to school. Thank you to LaVerne Duncan and the the editor and commentaries are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Signal Tribune or its staff. Although Marjorie Posner (now serving Andy as his “Princess of Signal mother, Street Community Foundation for partnering with us. the editorial staff will attempt to verify and/or correct information when possible, letters to the editor and commentaries are opinions, and On Sept. we’ll hold another backpack giveaway readers should assume they are statements to notfill outthatwhat was of fact. Letter-writers will be identified by their professional titles or affiliations when, Hill”– tiara and6, all!

The next year I atGrommé) and only when, the editorial staff deems it relevant and/or to provide context to the letter. We do not run letters to the editor submitted by indiScherer Park [4600 Long Beach Blvd. from 10am to noon]. have declared their candidaciesShe for public office in upcoming races. This policy was put in place because, to be fair, if we publish one, left viduals of who Daddy’s term. was crowned Queen, mythe best I look forward to seeingand you around neighborhood. we would have to publish all letters submitted by all candidates. The volume would no doubt eliminate space for letters submitted by other readers.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! we agree to interview candidates and print stories about political races in an objective manner and offer very reasonable advertising rates her City Hall family, friend Charlene Hopkins was the lovedInstead, for those candidates who wish to purchase ads. The Signal Tribune is published each friday with a circulation of 25,000. Yearly subscriptions al austin and are at available 94 years of age, she princess. We also never missed the for $50.

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NEWS Port terminals resume aer suspending operations because of high surge

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Courtesy Port of LB

Surges generated by Pacific Hurricane Marie were so powerful Tuesday night that heavy rocks from the Navy Mole breakwater were tossed onto the nearby roadway.

Two cargo terminals at the Port of Long Beach announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that they were suspending vessel operations for the day because 10- to 15-foot-high wave surges powered by Pacific Hurricane Marie endangered longshore workers.

Total Terminals International (TTI) on Pier T, with two Mediterranean Shipping Co. container ships at berth, and Crescent Terminals on Pier F, with two break-bulk ships including a MOL roll-on, roll-off vessel at berth, stopped working the ships late Tuesday. There was flooding reported at Crescent.

The Port terminals, however, resumed operations on Thursday, Aug. 28, when swells fell down to 8 to 10 feet, according to Port officials.

TTI on Pier T went back to work on two Mediterranean Shipping Co. container ships while Crescent Terminal on Pier F also resumed the unloading of Mercedes-Benz automobiles and wind towers from two vessels.

All other terminals at the Port of Long Beach remained open for vessel operations, and trucking operations at all terminals, including at TTI and Crescent, were unaffected by the wave surges.

The worst of the surges were expected at high tide shortly before 11am and again at 11pm.

The surges were so powerful Tuesday night that heavy rocks from the Navy Mole breakwater were tossed onto the nearby roadway. Road damage was reported on Nimitz Road near the Sea Launch satellite-launch vessels, closing the roadway pending repairs. Sea Launch employees were being escorted through the nearby TTI terminal to get to their offices.

The Port’s Harbor Department Maintenance Division was working to clear the rocks from Nimitz Road, while the Construction Management Division was evaluating needed repairs. When the road would re-open had yet to be determined by press time.

In addition, two barges broke loose from their anchorage overnight Tuesday and were later towed and docked at berths T136 and T134. A pleasure craft also had to be towed to safety.

No injuries have been reported.

Source: Port of LB

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State Legislature supports National Freight Network Trust Fund Act

Led by Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) and Assemblymember Anthony Rendon (D- Lakewood), the State Legislature has passed Assembly Joint Resolution 53, urging Congress and President Barack Obama to support the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2014. The Act provides a dedicated federal funding source for freight-related transportation project, according to Lowenthal’s office.

“We’re home to the largest port complex in the nation, and we absolutely need to invest in our freight infrastructure if we’re going to remain a leader in the global economy,” said Lowenthal, chair of the Assembly Committee on Transportation and the Select Committee on Ports. “HR 5101 means solid jobs, green technology, and reduced congestion for all of us.”

An estimated 1.15 billion tons of cargo, valued at almost $2 trillion moves through California each year, passing through vast network of ports, railroads, and highways to destinations across the globe. 447 million tons, or over 60 percent, of Southern California’s freight traffic goes out to the rest of the country, according to Lowenthal’s office.

“Freight traffic from international trade at the ports has a huge impact on Southeast Los Angeles County,” Rendon

said. “Our freeways are often clogged with freight traffic, which goes on our local streets to warehouses across the region. Congestion increases smog and affects the health of our communities.”

AJR 53 urges support for HR 5101, introduced by Congresswoman Janice Hahn, which proposes to direct 5 percent of all import duties already collected by Customs and Border Protection at ports of entry and direct them to freight transportation. The funds would be dedicated for use on roadways designated for goods movement, and the roads and rails that link goods movement roadways and ports.

Rendon is the chair of the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee.

Rendon represents the 63rd Assembly District, including Bell, Cudahy, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, and South Gate.

Assemblymember Lowenthal is the chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee, the Legislative Women’s Caucus and the Select Committee on Ports. Lowenthal represents the 70th Assembly District, including Catalina Island, Long Beach, San Pedro, and Signal Hill.

Source: Assemblymember Lowenthal’s office

LBPD plans weekend DUI-driver’s license checkpoint

The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, Aug. 30 in west Long Beach, between the hours of 7pm and 3am.

“Over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions in Long Beach have claimed nine lives and resulted in 315 injury crashes, harming 420 of our friends and neighbors,” said Long Beach Police Department Sergeant Aaron Alu. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, checking drivers for proper licensing, delaying motorists only momentarily, according to the LBPD. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

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Local learning institute to begin fall registration

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Cal State Long Beach will open fall registration on Saturday, Aug. 30, in person in the OLLI Classroom HSD 101, from 8:30am to 11:30am. Thereafter, registrations are accepted in the OLLI office located in the CSULB Human Services and Design Building, Room 100, near the corner of Palo Verde Avenue and East University Drive, or by mail.

This fall, OLLI will offer Classic Movie Comedies, Japanese 101, The Greening of America, CSI for the Potential Juror, Land of Enchantment and 55 other classes. Returning this session will be CopyCat Art, Opera presentations from LA Opera Educators, Taking Better Photos, Fear Not, I Speak Shakespeare and more.

For those looking to improve their health and fitness, OLLI offers: Tai Chi Chih, Senior Yoga, Naturopathic Medicine and Longevity Stick. Fitness classes are held in the CSULB LifeFit Center on campus as well as at the Pine Avenue and Leisure World OLLI locations.

There are four locations for classes: HS&D Building on the CSULB Campus, Rooms 101 and 119 and the computer lab; OLLI Pine Avenue, 737 Pine Ave., Suite 202; OLLI Leisure World, 13533 Seal Beach Blvd. in Seal Beach; and the Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Willow St. The annual membership fee of $40 covers participation during the fall, winter, spring and summer sessions. Tuition is $10 per class for the term.

Computer classes are $35 for eight weeks and $20 per four weeks. Campus parking permits are available for a reduced fee.

For more information, call (562) 985-8237, email olli@csulb.edu or visit CSULB.edu/centers/olli .

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Teams, donations and volunteers sought for Alzheimer’s Walk

The 4th annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Long Beach will take place Saturday, Oct. 18 at Rainbow Lagoon Park along Shoreline Drive. More than 1,000 residents from throughout the South Bay are expected to participate in the event to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease.

In addition to a 5K route, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s includes entertainment, food, awards and a family festival. Walkers who raise $100 receive a commemorative T-shirt, and there are prizes for top fund-raising teams and individuals. Onsite registration will open at 7am, opening ceremonies will begin at 8:30am, and the walk will begin at 9am.

To start a team, donate, or volunteer, contact the Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter at alz.org/socal or call (800) 272-3900.

The 3rd annual event in October 2013 broke the goal, raising more than $157,000 for Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. AJ’s Army, led by Rick Burgeno of Rolling Hills Estates, was the top “friends & family” team for the second year, raising more than $6,700 for the cause. Marilyn Rafkin of Torrance was the top individual fundraiser with $3,590 raised. The Avengers from HCP, Inc. in Long Beach took honors as the top corporate team, raising more than $9,600, and the honors for the “most spirited” teams went to The Avengers and Tater’s Collaborators. The “Most Fashionable” teams were Team Mami Chuy and Grandma’s Blessing.

“We are overwhelmed by the passion for the cause demonstrated by those in the South Bay,” said Susan Galeas, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter. “Their commitment to fighting Alzheimer’s disease through the Walk is heartwarming and reinforces the growing need that exists in our communities. Alzheimer’s is growing at an alarming rate and affects not only those diagnosed, but countless numbers of spouses, children, family members and friends. We look forward to our Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Rainbow Lagoon Park on October 18 and encourage everyone to get involved, lead a team, join a team, or volunteer.”

Funds raised at the Walk provide needed care and support for people touched by the disease throughout Los Angeles County, enable efforts to educate the public about Alzheimer’s as a growing public health threat, and fund research to fight Alzheimer's disease. In California, more than half a million people have Alzheimer’s disease. Experts estimate that someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s disease every 67 seconds. By mid-century someone will develop Alzheimer’s disease every 33 seconds. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs.

The Walks have raised more than $546 million since they began in 1989, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Major sponsors of the Long Beach Walk include Ralphs, Belmont Village and SCAN Health Plan What would you like to do some day?

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Assistance League sets goal of providing Tips for preventing injuries, 10,000 local students with school uniforms property damage and

Operation School Bell, a philanthropic program of Assistance League of Long Beach, is celebrating its 40th year of service to students in the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) whose families cannot afford new uniforms.

Started in 1974 by Rick Rackers Auxiliary of Assistance League of Long Beach, Operation School Bell has clothed more than 70,000 children in the LBUSD in kindergarten grades through 12th, according to the Assistance League.

The program’s current goal is to provide 10,000 students in need (6,667 Photo by Patricia Pollock elementary school and Members of Assistance League of Long Beach fit local students for uniforms as part of its phil3,333 middle- and high- anthropic program Operation School Bell. school students) with free, new school uniforms durimplement the uniform policy, the one uniform policy, and I tell them that ing the 2014-2015 school year. concession to be made was that stu- they need an Assistance League in Operation School Bell’s year dents whose families could not afford their community. LBUSD and Assiskicked off in June 2014, when Rick new uniforms would receive a new tance League of Long Beach have a Rackers Auxiliary members provided uniform at no cost. LBUSD officials longtime partnership in helping to cre2,000 backpacks filled with new met with Assistance League of Long ate brighter futures for our children.” school uniforms to kindergarten- Beach leadership to discuss the possiThe average cost of the uniforms is bound Head Start and Child Develop- bility of expanding Operation School $70 per student. Assistance League of ment Center children. Next week, Bell’s program services. Since that Long Beach provides elementary chilRick Rackers Auxiliary and other time, Operation School Bell is the only dren with two complete uniforms that Operation School Bell volunteer community program providing this include two polo shirts and two pairs members will be measuring incoming “safety-net" of free school uniforms, of pants or skorts, three pairs of socks students during their 6th-grade orien- according to Assistance League. and underwear, and a jacket. Middle tation days at Washington, Jefferson, “Operation School Bell has been and high school students receive three Franklin, Lindbergh, Hamilton, Hud- and is one of the key factors that make uniform shirts, two pairs of pants, and son, Stephens, and Nelson middle our students so successful in their aca- a sweatshirt. The students also receive schools. The new uniforms will be demic achievements,” said LBUSD school supplies and backpacks whendelivered to students shortly after the Superintendent Chris Steinhauser. ever available and needed. start of the school year.

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• Support ceiling fans and light fixtures using bracing wire secured to a screw eye embedded at least an inch into the ceiling joist.

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• Hang mirrors, pictures, and plants using closed hooks to prevent items from falling.

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Artist Chris Miller reflects on three months in basement of LBMA

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n the cellar of the Long Beach Museum of Art one recent Friday afternoon, I met Chris Miller, who was winding down his residency there.

Miller had been the museum’s artist in residence since June 23, and it was about to end on Aug. 23.

Housed in a room just off from the children’s workshop area, Miller’s workspace was a constant work in progress, with finished paintings on the walls and floor, sculptures shaped of what appeared to be white clay waiting to be splayed with color of some kind, and other creations that seemed to be living, almost breathing, works.

“I guess the thing that would separate this from a normal exhibition is it’s blurring those boundaries, and it’s really a glimpse into an artist’s practice,” he said. “You’re seeing me invent things and build things and make things, have successes and failures– all sort of in real time... it just so happens that part of my practice is calling those things into question or behaving in that way, whether it’s constantly moving around the room and filling bottles with paint that are dripping onto canvases or panels or chang-

Untitled sculpture made with plaster, wire and wood

Untitled piece made with oil on fabric on panel

“Untitled,” marker on plywood

rowed down. Coming into the residency, I started making this repetitious mark that’s kind of like a repeating U over and over and over again, and I think that the space has provided me with this sort of safe location where I can explore that mark as far as I can with different materials that aren’t toxic– they’re acrylic-based. So I think that has been one of the major changes in the work.”

Miller said one aspect of the resiasked him what he has learned during his residency, and his answer dency that has been good for him is eventually led back to the repetitious talking to museum visitors. “I’ve had mark in some of his recent work that to verbalize what I’m doing often, and had essentially become the signature that’s not something I’m accustomed image of his time spent at the museum. to all the time,” he said. “So, in some “Well, I was describing this loopy ways, the work is being crystallized in mark, and I guess in some ways it’s a the space, and so are my thoughts. result of the residency, just because of That has been really useful and helpthe physicality of the space and how ful. It’s also been just great to see what it’s located,” Miller said. “You can and where people’s attentions are, or only work in a certain way down here. pulled to or directed to. That allows me I can’t oil-paint, I can’t cut wood, I to see the work through sort of new can’t make tons and tons of noise. So, eyes, through just a different kind of I guess the scope of the materials I’m lens.”

I wasn’t ready to drop the topic of accustomed to using is sort of narthe U yet; there was something intriguing, unanswered, about it.

So I asked him where he thinks it originated.

“This will be sort of a weird path, but I had a pretty extensive background in ceramics, specifically, functional pottery,” he said.

“I made a lot of Untitled piece made with marker and ink on linen

ing pens out that are moving around.”

The pens to which Miller referred were ink pens that he had affixed to metal wire that was part of a mobile being moved by the breeze produced from an electric fan. In an almost Rube Goldbergian assemblage, the fan’s wind caused the writing utensils to gently swing to and fro and make marks onto paper lying on the floor.

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pots in my day. I come from schools that have potters that have pretty much dedicated their lives to making beautiful, functional pots.

When you’re making pots, you’re always worried about the form, how it functions, but then you’re also sort of worried about its surface and the ‘skin’ of the pot. And one of the processes that you can take part in is Untitled pieces made with oil, marker and ink on plywood and paper to cover the pot in slip, and slip is just a liquid clay. It’s really sort of silky-smooth– the finest of the clay becomes more static. When the particles that are suspended in water. mystery starts to leech out of it It’s just a really velvety material. You through repetition, or just being can dip a pot into this slip, and then, around it so much, I’ll try to introwhen you pull it out, the first thing duce something else to just ask you want to do is touch it and sort of more questions, and I think, if I’m swipe at it and push through it. It’s doing my job as an artist, the work like pushing through runny cream should always be slightly ahead of cheese or something like that. So, it what I can understand about it.” ß has this really beautiful, tactile, immediate experience.

It’s super satisfying. And, I think, from that, when I used to make pots, I used to make this repetitious, loopy pattern. And I’ve made all kinds of patterns, but this is just one that is really satisfying.”

Miller explained that, before beginning his residency, he found himself pondering different methods of recreating that marking with various mediums.

“It is satisfying,” he said.

“I think there’s something primal about it. There’s something just human about that mark. I don’t think I can explain it quite yet; it’s ahead of me. I don’t fully know.”

I told him I like his articulation of the mark’s meaning as being “ahead” of him, and he said it’s something he constantly thinks about.

“I try to keep the work beyond my understanding,” he said. “When I start to Chris Miller in the studio at the Long Beach really know something, it Museum of Art, where he was the artist in resibecomes safe, in a way. It dence from June 23 to Aug. 23

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Helpful tips for remodeling or renovating Shoshanah Siegel Columnist

Whether you have been in your home for years or are a new owner, here are some tips about remodeling, updating or renovating your home.

I have worked with more than one family who has had horror stories about their contractors and how they wished they never had undertaken the task of doing anything to their homes.

Recently, a client of mine told me that they are actually thinking of putting their home on the market because the remodel had dragged on for over a year and a half. Last month the contractor suddenly walked off the job, just when they were finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The excitement and enthusiasm has now turned to sadness and frustration.

Some people have found themselves losing all of their savings on work not done right. Finding a reputable contractor or vendor is a very common concern.

There are popular shows on TV, such as Holmes on Homes and Rescue my Renovation, that tackle the headache of renovations gone bad.

You can do your due diligence in finding a good contractor, but how can you make sure that the process goes relatively well, while keeping your sanity and stress to a minimum? Here are some insights from reputable contractors and experts in the remodeling and design world. Here is advice on what they would like from you, even before you approach them about working on your home. Yes, the building process can be fulfilling and exciting for everyone.

Do your homework It is much easier for you to get what you want if you first figure out what you want. Remodeling and renovating are expensive, so ask yourself why you’re remodeling and what you need to get out of it. Is your family expanding? Are you attempting to increase your equity for a quick turnaround? Are you fulfilling a lifelong dream?

Though you may not be starting a remodel, update, or renovation on your kitchen first, for this article I will discuss the process for this room, which can also be applied to any other room you’ve selected.

Let’s say you want to work on your kitchen. Your kitchen should reflect your lifestyle. It should accommodate your cooking needs, provide the type of space you need for dining and offer plenty of storage. Here are some questions you might ask yourself: • What is working with the space and what is not? How many people will be cooking and gathering here? What are the traffic patterns needed to move around with ease and efficiency?

• What is the size of the space? Would you need to expand the room for your needs? If you are planning on opening up to another room, are you sure it is not a load-bearing wall? This might require structural work and unforeseen costs.

• What is the connection of the kitchen to adjacent rooms? Do you want an open floor plan?

• Are you remodeling your kitchen within the existing footprint? Any changes, will cost more, but you may really need and want this.

• What is the condition and age of the building? You might find yourself needing to upgrade your electrical or plumbing.

• What is your budget? You may have Champagne tastes on a beer budget.

On the Real Simple website (realsimplecom), they state that “Before you meet with a contractor or an architect, you’ll need a ballpark estimate– then both of you will be able to talk honestly about what’s possible. (P.S.: It’s a good idea to build some padding– at least 10 percent is recommended– into your number, for all those unexpected “uh-ohs” and “might-as-wells” that will crop up.)”

Make a wish list I suggest making two columns: one column with your wants and the other, your needs. That way, when faced with

tough choices down the line, you’ll have a clearer picture of your priorities–what has to happen now and what can wait. (A second bathroom upstairs might be a must; a stainless-steel Viking range, maybe not so much.) Creating a wish list also allows for a dialogue between family members and compromises that might need to be made. The more detailed you are, the better.

For a variety of reasons, many of my clients do their renovations or remodeling in stages. When we first moved into our home 20 years ago, we really lacked funds to remodel the kitchen of our dreams. We did most of the work ourselves and learned a lot along the way. Also, when we needed to install new plumbing in the house, we had the plumber add the needed connections for us to possibly add another bathroom in the future. Our plumber told us that by doing it then at very little cost, we might be able to save money in the future.

The cart before the horse I remember an art teacher of mine who used to say “Go from the general to the particular.” In this case, it means creating a preliminary floor plan and elevations showing the layout and cabinet sizes. You really need to figure out what will go where, how many square feet you will need, and ultimately how much this will cost before you hand off the project. This will give you a starting point for an estimate of costs. This might even determine what fixtures and finishes you might consider. fixtures and finishes Some start the process by looking at appliances, others at photos of

kitchens. Even though I do this for a living, I continue to create ideabooks and folders of pictures for myself and my clients. I also check out products and ideas on Houzz.com, go to open houses, and look at showrooms, books and magazines. Any chance I get, I go to large stores to look at new items.

By going through the selection process, you will find your style, whether it's modern, classic, traditional, cottage or a personal style in between. You probably know if you want a white kitchen, a natural wood kitchen or some color. Your ideas can be as formal as creating a notebook with folders, or it can be a folder with a group of photos.

Now you need to make your final selection of finishes and fixtures. This usually includes: • Cabinetry construction type, doorstyle, finish and color • Countertop material • Refrigerators and other appliances • Kitchen sink and faucet • Light fixtures • Flooring • Backsplash • Decorative hardware

asking the right questions and creating a plan No matter what room(s) you are planning to remodel, there are numerous sites that provide free checklists, ways to organize yourself and the tools to create a floor plan and select items you may want and the pricing.

Both Lowes and Home Depot have great websites and staff to assist you. You can also find tools and options at hgtvremodels.com, letsren-

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There are sites online that charge a fee. I would check out the free sites first.

Nothing is set in stone Remember that at this point you are in the planning stages and that your scope of work and your budget will change many times during the design process as you become more educated and able to determine what you want and what you can afford. As a homeowner, you’re not expected to walk into this knowing what everything should cost. Remember, this is an educational process. first things first Be sure to check your calendar.

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Shoshanah Siegel provides color consulting as well as space planning, remodeling, upgrading and staging through her firm Your Color Diva. She can be contacted at (562) 427-0440, shoshanah.siegel@gmail.com or yourcolordiva.com. Her ideabooks and portfolio are available at houzz.com/pro/ shoshanahsiegel/your-color-diva .

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may also dissuade individuals from filing false accusations, saving police departments from having to fight costly litigation. Still, issues over privacy rights and policy, such as when police officers would be required to turn the cameras off and on, still have yet to be worked out.

Signal Hill Police Chief Michael Langston said in a phone interview that using body-worn cameras will be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;natural progressionâ&#x20AC;? for his department, which has already used in-car cameras and digital audio recorders for at least 15 years. He said video recordings would help police be more â&#x20AC;&#x153;effectiveâ&#x20AC;? and would provide more evidence in investigations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This department has a long history of using in-car cameras and digital recorders to record officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contacts with the public, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been a very effective tool in helping to decipher questions about things that happen out in the field,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cameras are really an extension of that, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just a great evidentiary tool.â&#x20AC;?

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to determining the right policy for implementing the new equipment, particularly with regard to privacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think there are some issues that need to be addressed regarding privacy,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cameras in the cars are limited to where they go, [but] the officer wearing a body cam may go into places where there might need to be more scrutiny as far as privacy concerns go. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that we look at this from a policy perspective and make sure we develop an appropriate policy for the deployment of cameras.â&#x20AC;?

Langston said the police department has already budgeted for bodyworn cameras in the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-year budget that was passed by the City Council last June. He said the department plans to purchase the equipment and begin field deployment sometime during Fiscal Year 201516, which begins in July of next year.

Though an official funding amount and source for body-worn cameras has yet to be determined, Langston said the equipment costs anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000 per unit and the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire force of nearly 30 sworn police officers would be outfitted with the new technology. He said all patrol officers would be outfitted with cameras but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncertain whether detectives and other field personnel would be wearing them.

In a separate phone interview, Signal Hill Lt. Ron Sagmit confirmed that police personnel will receive full training on the use of body-worn cameras in October. He said a few officers have already invested in some hardware and have begun testing it.

In a separate phone interview, Signal Hill Lt. Ron Sagmit confirmed that police personnel will receive full training on the use of body-worn cameras in October. He said a few officers have already invested in some hardware and have begun testing it.

Long Beach Cmdr. Paul LeBaron, who is leading a committee to look into the new technology, said the Long Beach Police Department has tested body-worn cameras in â&#x20AC;&#x153;scenario-based settings,â&#x20AC;? but police have yet to wear them on duty.

LeBaron said the committee is currently in the process of finalizing

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recommendations to Police Chief Jim McDonnell, who will ultimately determine whether the department goes through with purchasing and deploying the body cameras. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a committee together for several months now, and we are exploring the options that are out there and the possibility of deploying body-worn cameras to our department,â&#x20AC;? LeBaron said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have looked at several different types of body cameras that we think might meet our needs, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the process right now of finalizing our recommendation.â&#x20AC;?

LeBaron, who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t confirm when or if a pilot program would be launched, said body cameras have yet to be budgeted because the department is still determining costs, which may include purchasing the cameras and upgrading technological infrastructure.

He added that, once a policy is set in place for when officers would be required to record video, the department will have a better understanding of how much money will be needed for storing video data. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we know what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to record, that will give us an idea of how much database weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to need to pay for,â&#x20AC;? LeBaron said.

He said the cameras would provide officers with a level of â&#x20AC;&#x153;protectionâ&#x20AC;? from false accusations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be [the officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s] word versus another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word,â&#x20AC;?

LeBaron said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can actually be shown on video.

The body-worn cameras would also provide a check for police officers, prompting them to act more professionally during incidents, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Officers who know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being recorded are going to do their very best to portray the professionalism thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected of a police officer, which I believe that they already do, but this will simply enhance that mindset that they know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on camera,â&#x20AC;? LeBaron said.

He said the video recordings would also help cut down on court time by providing more evidence in prosecution and clarifying incidents in which situations and testimony are uncertain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to acknowledge that not everyone is either telling the

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Stephen Downing, a retired Los Angeles police deputy and Long Beach resident, however, said Long Beach police should be implementing the body-worn cameras already, given the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s track record for claims of excessive force.

He noted that the department budgeted $1.5 million for new Tasers but hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t budgeted any money yet for body-worn cameras. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The excessive force that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen on video tape is just extreme, and this subject has been discussed,â&#x20AC;? Downing said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They want more Tasers that cost us money, but they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t budgeted for cameras, even for an experimental program.â&#x20AC;?

He said the department had to recently pay nearly $500,000 for two cases that involved allegations of excessive force with Tasers, adding that the incidents â&#x20AC;&#x153;may have never happenedâ&#x20AC;? if the officers knew they were being recorded.

Additionally, Downing noted that Long Beach has had a string of officerinvolved shootings in recent years. Last year, there were a total of 15 officerinvolved shootings in Long Beach that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t involve animals or accidental firing of weapons, nearly double the amount that occurred in the previous year, according to a report on year-end statistics released by LBPD in January.

So far this year, there have been three officer-involved shootings, according to LBPD spokesperson Nancy Pratt.

Families of two men shot and killed by Long Beach police in separate incidents last year are suing the police department, with attorneys for one of the cases asking for $10 million, claiming police used excessive force.

Chief Langston said Signal Hill, on the other hand, hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t experienced an officer-involved shooting in several years or at least since he was hired in 2011.

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comment before the Signal Tribuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deadline.

Meanwhile, the LAPD has already completed a 90-day trial for using bodyworn cameras from a specific vendor with another 90-day trial with another vendor to be completed soon. The two vendors are Taser International, Inc. and Coban Technologies.

According to police officials, the department raised $1.3 million in private donations from such organizations as the Los Angeles police officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; union and the Los Angeles Dodgers to pay for the pilot program.

Sgt. Dan Gomez of the tactical technology section for the LAPD said the department currently has 32 body-worn cameras in use out in the field, adding that the overall assessment of the new technology has so far been â&#x20AC;&#x153;positive, although not perfect.â&#x20AC;?

He added that the department has an â&#x20AC;&#x153;interim policyâ&#x20AC;? in place and plans to develop an official policy while working with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) once a particular vendor is selected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being open and transparent about it is the bottom line,â&#x20AC;? Gomez said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have implemented the cameras in terms of these tests and are making a recommendation to the chief of police.â&#x20AC;?

The ACLU, which supports the use of body-worn cameras but only for the purpose of police accountability rather than for any kind of systematic surveillance, has listed a number of policy recommendations on its website for the deployment of body-worn cameras.

Recommendations include ensuring that police are not allowed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;edit on the fly,â&#x20AC;? making sure police notify the public and taking measures to limit threats to privacy. Other issues include use in domestic-violence situations and how videos would be released to the public.

Gomez said a survey in which individuals were asked questions about the use of body-worn cameras by the LAPD would be released soon.

In the next few months, the LASD is planning to launch a six-month pilot program to implement the body-worn cameras, according to an email from department spokesperson Nicole Nishida. She said the cameras will eventually be tested at Lancaster, Carson, Temple and Century sheriff stations and will be worn by patrol deputies. Ă&#x;

Lowenthal bill to improve mental health treatment passes

On Aug. 26, the State Legislature passed AB 2186 by Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal (D-Long Beach), which streamlines the treatment process for defendants that are incompetent to stand trial.

The bill ensures medication continuity between state hospitals and county jails. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our state hospitals and county jails are treating some of our most seriously mentally ill, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with a system that has some significant flaws,â&#x20AC;? Lowenthal said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;AB 2186 eliminates the gaps in medication that all too often put a defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mental health at risk and result in higher costs for our hospitals and courts.â&#x20AC;?

When a defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competency to stand trial is in doubt, the judge will order the defendant to undergo an initial evaluation by a court-appointed mental health expert, followed by a hearing. If the defendant is found incompetent to stand trial, the individual is typically transferred to a state hospital for treatment designed to restore competency, according to Lowenthalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

One of the barriers to adequate treatment and competency restoration under existing law is the disconnect between a state hospital and county jail systems. Currently, an order for involuntary medication is only valid at a state hospital. Once the patient transfers to a county jail following the restoration of their competency, the medication order becomes invalid and the defendant may not receive any involuntary medication unless the new jurisdiction seeks a new order from the superior court, even if their competency is dependent upon the medication. Court congestion due to budget shortfalls can result in delays for new treatment orders or extension of existing orders. Any gap in medication coverage can result in the defendant decompensating to the point of incompetency once again, necessitating a recommitment in the state hospital, according to Lowenthalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

AB 2186 is supported by the California Department of State Hospitals, the Los Angeles County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, the Judicial Council and others. Gov. Jerry Brown has until Sept. 30 to sign the legislation. If enacted, the bill would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2015.

Source: Assemblymember Lowenthalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office

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is set up to address the problem over the days,” she added, “not over the hours… And there is a mismatch between what our patient really needs and our pre-conceived idea [of how] medicine should be delivered.”

Mackovic aimed to change just how medicine should be offered to women. Parson’s experience as a patient is standard protocol for the surgical patients at the Bixby Knolls facility. In addition to the aromatherapy, they also get customized heated blankets, and if patients must remain overnight, they can order from menus from local restaurants for a delivered meal served on fine china. The staff also offers massage therapy with acupressure, if needed.

Mackovic has been developing the procedure over several years. She cited studies that explained how the scent of lavender calms part of the brain and said that patients feel less pain and need less opioid medicines when they are relaxed under this treatment.

She has an extensive educational background. She was trained at UCLA to be an OB/GYN. Mackovic specializes in non-invasive surgical procedures. With science degrees in physiology and molecular biology, the doctor also has an Executive-MBA degree.

Mackovic emphasized that patients need high quality in their care and that extra touch for a deeply meaningful experience. She stressed the importance for patients to feel as though they matter and that that feel cared for.

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For several weeks, the Signal Tribune is republishing stories, including those below, from our June 20, 2014 special issue honoring the City of Signal Hill’s 90th anniversary. To view the commemorative issue in its entirety, visit signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=24162 .

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Huge plumes of thick, dark smoke fill the sky after an explosion at Hancock Oil Refinery in 1958.

On May 22, 1958, a series of explosions rocked Signal Hill and the surrounding area, leaving giant plumes of thick, dark smoke rising ominously into the sky. The 35-acre Hancock Oil Refinery had suddenly burst into flames.

One eyewitness, who was featured in a documentary about the event, described the smoke as half a mile in diameter and rising for thousands of feet into the sky.

“Within this smoke I observed red flames, and I knew instantly that we had a tremendous fire on our hands,” he said.

The fire was caused by overheated petroleum product that blew the lid off of a giant storage tank. Moments later, the hot liquid exploded into flames, blanketing 15 acres of the refinery with burning crude oil that ignited the contents of other storage tanks, beginning what would be a three-day saga.

Teams of firefighters from county fire stations and surrounding cities rushed to the scene with a strategy that was simple but extremely dangerous: while some of the men struggled to keep the remaining tanks cool with a constant stream of water, others advanced into the flames to shut off the valves that were allowing more oil to flow through pipelines into the fire.

“It was multiple efforts,” said one of the firemen. “We had teams of men with water lines to create a fog pattern of water to hold the heat factor down.”

Another firefighter noted, “We all had 12-pound mauls in our hands and were driving the valve stems to close the pipe.”

The problem was that storage tanks uphill from the refinery were connected by pipes to the tanks below and the only valves controlling the flow of oil were engulfed in flames, making them impossible to close. The only way to stop the flow of oil feeding the fire was to drive the valve stems into the pipes with a maul. While some men swung their mauls, others sprayed the valves with water while flames licked at everyone’s heels.

“Those guys did the greatest job under very dangerous conditions,” said an observer. “I can still remember the heroism they displayed.”

Firefighters from a total of seven fire departments from the region battled the flames for three days before the fire was extinguished. During the battle, storage tanks kept blowing their roofs up to 100 feet in the air, but the metal lids never landed on the firefighters, who also endured toxic fumes and flaming sprays of oil that seemed to come from every direction.

Two Hancock employees were burned to death in the flames, and the refinery sustained more than $3.5 million in damage during the three-day fire. No firefighters lost their lives.

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Herb bramley In 1958, Herb Bramley was a firefighter with the Long Beach Fire Department.

“I was sent to Hancock at about 5pm and by then they had pretty well knocked down the fire in the parking lot,” he said. “But fires and explosions were taking place all over the refinery, and I was given various assignments.”

When night fell, he was put in charge of a ladder truck protecting one of the tanks. “I was down on the truck operating the turntable on which the ladder was mounted,” he said. “A nozzle was attached to the top of the ladder, and, by controlling the turntable, I could control the direction of the water.”

He operated that unit for several hours until officials knew that tank was no longer in danger. When he got relieved, he went back to his fire station and discovered all the beds were taken by firefighters who had come from all over the region. “I ended up having to sleep on one of the hose beds of one of the trucks,” he said. “After that, we worked in four- to six-hour shifts, just going back and forth between the station and the refinery until the fire was out.”

(Bramley retired from the LBFD as an engineer in 1976.)

Justin bartlow Firefighter Justin Bartlow was sent from LBFD headquarters to the Hancock Refinery about two hours after the fire broke out.

“Coming up over the top of Signal Hill and looking down at the refinery and seeing how vast the fire was overwhelmed me,” he said. “That’s one time I thought I had made a mistake joining the fire department. It was acres of fire, and it was spreading.”

Once inside the refinery, Bartlow could no longer see the entire magnitude of the conflagration. “There was such a huge plume of black, heavy smoke that you didn’t really have a good view of how much fire you had surrounding you,” he explained. “We just went to work.”

A few hours later, he found out that fire officials were very concerned about a tetraethyl lead tank that could explode and level the refinery. “There were efforts to keep hose lines on that tank to keep it cool,” he said. “There was even talk of it leveling east Long Beach.”

Bartlow’s brother worked for the City of Long Beach’s automotive yard, not far from the refinery. “He heard a loud whistling noise, and, when he looked up, he saw a huge lid that had just been blown off one of the tanks sailing through the air looking like a flying saucer had just arrived from outer space,” he said.

(Bartlow retired from the LBFD as a battalion chief in 1997.)

Milo brown “I came in on the second day and was assigned to protect the Long Beach Gas Department’s natural gas holding tanks, which were right next to the refinery,” said former Long Beach Fire Department firefighter Milo Brown. “By the time we got there, the flames were actually covering the tanks, and one of them was already badly scorched.”

Brown and his comrades spent hours pushing the fire back and spraying water onto the tanks to cool them down.

“Because one of the tanks had super-heated, the metal had expanded greatly,” he noted. The men successfully cooled it down, but as they turned their backs on it, the metal contracted and made a very loud booming noise. “We thought it had exploded, and I thought we were all goners,” Brown said. “Man, I chewed on my heart for 10 minutes after that.”

(Brown retired from LBFD as a captain in 1984.)

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10:29am Residential burglary 2200 block Magnolia Ave. 1:11pm Residential burglary 2500 block Oregon Ave.

1:30pm Recovered stolen vehicle 3800 block Cherry Ave. 5:23pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2200 block Earl Ave.

7:18pm Residential burglary 2100 block Myrtle Ave. friday, aug. 22 2:45pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2000 block Daisy Ave.

3:12pm Five residential burglaries 3100 block Linden Ave. 5:03pm Residential burglary 3600 block Rose Ave.

Saturday, aug. 23 1:30am Grand theft of motor vehicle 1800 block Oregon Ave. 9:09am & 7:33pm Two Batteries 2700 Pacific Ave.

12:12pm Residential burglary 3600 block Rose Ave.

9:28pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2000 block Long Beach Blvd.

9:56pm Residential burglary 200 block E. Arbor St.

10:12pm Residential burglary 1900 block San Francisco Ave.

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2:40pm Non-injury hit-and-run Long Beach Blvd./E. 20th St. 11:28pm Robbery of person W. 19th St./Chestnut Ave. Monday, aug. 25 3:07am Residential burglary 500 block W. Burnett St.

7:01am Recovered stolen vehicle 2000 block E. 19th St.

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6pm Grand theft; property 2600 block Dawson Ave.

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9:04am Stolen vehicle E. 29th St./Temple Ave.

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4:14pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2200 block W. Willow St.

3:27pm Residential burglary 1 block W. Peace St.

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4:31pm Embezzlement by employee 1000 block E. Willow St. Saturday, aug. 23 2am Attempt auto burglary 2600 block Lime Ave.

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

2:38pm Battery 3300 block Olive Ave.

Tuesday, aug. 26 1:42am Threatening crime with intent to terrorize 2800 block E. PCH 3:14pm Grand theft E. 20th St./Temple Ave. 5:30pm Commercial burglary 700 block E. Spring St.

11pm Auto burglary E. 20th St./Temple Ave. Wednesday, aug. 27 3:19pm Non-injury hit-and-run 1100 block E. 23rd St.

4:21pm Commercial burglary 2200 block E. Willow St.

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DIVORCES • WORK INJURIES • WILLS & TRUSTS

LONG BEACH Rusty Morrison ATTORNEYS: Jennie E. La Rossa

&

Jeff S. Price Martha V. Iturrioz

562-981-1971

MLPI LAW OFFICE: 4201 LONG BEACH BLVD. #100

CiTY of SigNal Hill

TST4734 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC WORKSHOP

NoTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of Signal Hill will conduct a public workshop at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, to receive and review the following: WORKSHOP REVIEW OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS

STAFF RECEIVED CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR A 10 UNIT DETACHED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON .41 ACRES IN SP-10, THE PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN, OPPORTUNITY AREA 1, AT 2599 PCH. THE DEVELOPMENT DENSITY IS 24 UNITS PER ACRE WHICH IS A HIGH DENSITY DESIGNATION.

All INTERESTED PERSoNS are hereby invited to attend this public workshop to present written information, express their opinions or otherwise present evidence on the above matter.

THE PUBlIC IS INVITED to submit written comments to the Community Development Department, prior to the Planning Commission workshop.

Written comments may also be submitted at the public workshop.

FURTHER INFoRMATIoN on this item may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Community Development Department located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, or by emailing Colleen Doan, Associate Planner at cdoan@cityofsignalhill.org or calling at (562) 989-7344.

Published in the Signal Tribune newspaper: August 29, 2014 Posted in accordance with S.H.M.C. Section 1.08.010: August 29, 2014 Mailed to affected property owners and occupants within 500’ on or before: August 29, 2014

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TST4715 / 2014 213937 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: REEFER PIPES, 3050 Pattiz Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808. Registrants: 1. ANTHONY McCLURE, 2.

VIVIAN McCLURE, 3050 Pattiz Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Anthony McClure. 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 August 5, 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: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014.

TST4713 / 2014 188019 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: HOMEREACH HOSPICE, 2250 Obispo Ave. Suite 101, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: FINE HOME HEALTH, INC., 2250 Obispo Ave. Suite 101, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

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

Signed: Lydia Chin, 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 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: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014.

TST4716 / 2014 188109 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: KUMAGAI JAPANESE MURALS, 2508 Palm Dr. #101, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: SHARON E. KUMAGAI, 1537 Armando 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: Sharon E. Kumagai.

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 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: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014.

TST4720 / 2014 230676 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: GO SELL NOW HOUSING SOLUTIONS, 1800 Century Park East, 6th Floor, Suite 46, Los Angeles, CA 90067. Registrant: CAL INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC, 1800 Century Park East, 6th Floor, Suite 46, Los Angeles, CA 90067. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Neal Caplan, Managing Member. 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 18, 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: August 22, 29, & September 5, 12, 2014.

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TST4721 / 2014 232316 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MJ WHALEN ASSOCIATES, 3960 Olive Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: WHALEN ENTERPRISES, INC., 3960 Olive 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: Ann Whalen Blay, 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 January 1, 2002.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 18, 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: August 22, 29, & September 5, 12, 2014.

TST4722 / 2014 234485 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: CAMELOT ENTERPRISES DBA SUNSET DELIVERY SERVICES CALIFORNIA, 3246 California Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: CAMELOT ENTERPRISES, INC., 3246 California Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Paul Kooyman, 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 February 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 19, 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: August 22, 29, & September 5, 12, 2014.

TST4719 / 2014 233497 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: JAMES KAO FOTO, 20 Hillcrest Meadows, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. Registrant: JAMES RICHARD KAO, 20 Hillcrest Meadows, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: James Richard Kao. 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 19, 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: August 22, 29, & September 5, 12, 2014.

TST4724 / 2014 229468 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: OHR LA, 4255 Cedar Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: CONGREGATION LUBAVITCH, 3981 Atlantic 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: Benito Fajnlard, 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 15, 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: August 22, 29, & September 5, 12, 2014.

TST4725 / 2014 209712 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MODERN ERA MEDIA, 2051 Fashion Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810.

Registrant: JOSHUA E. RIVERA, 2051 Fashion Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810 This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Joshua E. Rivera. 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 January 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on July 31, 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: August 22, 29, & September 5, 12, 2014.

TST4728 / 2014 220258 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ARQUE THERAPEUTIC LEARNING CENTRE, 3128 E. Vista St. #5, Long Beach, CA 90803. Registrant: KEVIN WALTER BREWER, 3128 E. Vista St. #5, Long Beach, VA 90803.

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

Signed: Kevin Walter Brewer. 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 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: August 29, & September 5, 12, 19, 2014.

TST4729 / 2014 238748 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: L.A. TIENDA, 2630 Foreman Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815. Registrant: MADISON RUSSELL, 2630 Foreman Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Madison Russell. 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 22, 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: August 29, & September 5, 12, 19, 2014.

TST4730 / Case No. NS029278 oRDER To SHoW CAUSE FoR CHANGE oF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802.

PETITION OF: Janelle Sania Boykin (a minor) and Tajauna Boykin (Mother).

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: JANELLE SANIA BOYKIN and TAJAUNA BOYKIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JANELLE SANIE BOYKIN, to Proposed Name: TARRIE JANELLE DOZIER. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 3, 2014; Time: 8:30 am.; Dept. S27, Room 5400. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th.

Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: August 29, & September 5, 12, 19, 2014. ___//ss//___ Ross M. Klein, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: August 22, 2014

TST4731 / 2014 240880 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: CIRCLE CENTER OF DESIGN, 6935 Coachella Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805. Registrant: ERIC SOLIS, 6935 Coachella Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Eric Solis.

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 August 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 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: August 29, & September 5, 12, 19, 2014.

TST4712 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE APN: 7215-014-065 T.S. No. 013316-CA Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/4/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 9/11/2014 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/10/2005, as Instrument No. 05-0552500, The subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification recorded as Instrument 20120500861 and recorded on 04/03/12. of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: STEEN D. SPROUFFSKE, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO BIDDER FOR CASH, HIGHEST CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2209 BAY VIEW DRIVE SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $997,124.32 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary 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

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title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 013316-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 Date: 7/30/2014 Date Executed: CLEAR RECON CORP. ,Authorized Signature CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 A-4475833 08/15/2014, 08/22/2014, 08/29/2014

TST4727 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 9551-1621 TSG Order No.: 140054739-CAMAI A.P.N.: 7211-026-076 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/08/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 04/14/2005 as Document No.: 05 0864131, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: CAROLINE KISS-LEE AND RYAN LEE, WIFE AND HUSBAND, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date and Time: 09/22/2014 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1460 E WILLOW ST 312, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 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 in an "AS IS" condition, 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, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $258,879.59 (Estimated) as of 09/19/2014. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, (714)730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.servicelinkASAP.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 95511621. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA

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90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.servicelinkASAP.com or Call: (714)730-2727. NBS Default Services, LLC, Kym Lai, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. A-4480887 08/29/2014, 09/05/2014, 09/12/2014

TST4726 APN: 7215-019-107 TS No: CA09004341-121 TO No: 5911224 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 26, 2003.

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 September 25, 2014 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on September 12, 2003 as Instrument No. 03 2686917 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by MARIANNA MADRZYK AND ANDRZEJ MADRZYK, as Trustor(s), BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” A Condominium Composed of: A) An undivided 1/50th interest in and to Lot 2 of Tract 39915, in the City of Signal Hill, as per map recorded in Book 958 Pages 4 to 7 inclusive of maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. EXCEPT therefrom all oil, gas, minerals, and other hydrocarbon substances, lying beneath a depth of 500 feet from the surface of Lots 1 and 2 in Tract 39915, in the City of Signal Hill, as per Map Recorded in Book 958 Pages 4 to 7 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the county Recorder of said County, without right of surface entry, by deed recorded February 2, 1981 as Instrument No. 81117630, of Official Records. Also except therefrom Units 120 to 136 inclusive, 220 to 236 inclusive and 320 to 335 inclusive as defined and delineated on a Condominium Plan recorded May 5, 1983 as Instrument No. 83-502918 of Official Records. Reserving therefrom exclusive easements for all uses and purposes of a "Parking Space", together with the right to grant the same to others, over and across those portions of said land defined and delineated as "Common Area" 401P to 508P inclusive on the above referred to Condominium Plan. B) Unit 226 as defined and delineated on the above referred to Condominium Plan. Parcel 2: An exclusive easement appurtenant to Parcel 1 above, for all uses and purposes of a "Parking Space" over and across that portion of Lot 2 of said Tract No. 39915 defined and delineated as "Common Area" 490P (and 491P) on the above referenced Condominium Plan. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2001 E 21ST #226, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90806 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 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 thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $113,094.24 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of

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the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA09004341-12-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: August 18, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09004341-12-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED INFORMATION PLEASE SALES CALL: AUCTION.COM at 800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1108923 8/29, 9/5, 09/12/2014

TST4732 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 14CA-1501 Order No.: 228977 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/06/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: RALPHAEL HERBISON AND LORI B. HERBISON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Miles, Bauer, Bergstrom & Winters, LLP Recorded 09/23/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2297024 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date of Sale: 09/18/2014 at 10:00AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $361,238.81 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1999 STANLEY AVENUE UNIT 13, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 A.P.N.: 7216-018-048. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be

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Published in the Signal Tribune newspaper: August 29, 2014 Posted in accordance with S.H.M.C. Section 1.08.010: August 29, 2014 Mailed to property owners within a 300’ radius: August 29, 2014 Courtesy copies mailed to property owners of nearby residences: August 29, 2014

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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 visit this Internet Web site or http://www.nationwideposting.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 14CA1501. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 08/26/2014 Miles, Bauer, Bergstrom & Winters, LLP 1231 E. Dyer Rd., Suite 100 Santa Ana, California 92705 Sale Line: (916) 9390772 RAYMOND SORIANO, AS AUTHORIZED SIGNOR NPP0235561 To: SIGNAL TRIBUNE 08/29/2014, 09/05/2014, 09/12/2014

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