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

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SH Council signs off on ‘Crescent Square’ residential specific plan at brief meeting

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An aerial view shows the design of a residential development proposed by SummerHill Homes on property owned by Signal Hill Petroleum. The project will include 25 single-family homes at Crescent Heights Street and Walnut Avenue. The Signal Hill City Council at its Sept. 16 meeting approved the second reading of a zoning-ordinance amendment for the project.

Sean Belk Staff Writer

In a meeting that took less than 30 minutes, the Signal Hill City Council unanimously approved the second reading of a zoning-ordinance amendment and specific plan on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for a developer to build 25 three-story, single-family homes at Crescent Heights Street and Walnut Avenue.

The Council voted 5-0 to grant the zoning-ordinance amendment, which was the only item on the agenda requiring approval other than the consent calendar. The agenda item, which included updates regarding a revised site plan, floor plans and elevations for the project, was approved without any discussion.

At the previous Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Council approved the zoning change and tentative tract map for the project proposed by Irvinebased developer SummerHill Homes.

The developer plans to build the new community of market-rate homes on a 3.1-acre site owned by Signal Hill Petroleum.

The site was previously slated for senior affordable housing, but the previous developer failed to move forward on the project for financial reasons.

The residential community, which the developer plans to call “Crescent Square,” would be built on a vacant parcel of land, directly south of a Food 4 Less grocery store and the Town Cen-

ter West shopping center. Residential lots would range from about 3,100 square feet to 4,600 square feet. Oil production would remain on three of the lots.

Signal Hill city staff indicated has indicated that the project is contingent on the City amending its oil code since current regulations prohibit developments directly over abandoned oil wells. City staff noted that the site currently has 17 abandoned oil wells on it in addition to one active well.

The City started prohibiting developments with building “footprints” over abandoned oil wells in 2011 after the State Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) implemented changes to its oil-wellabandonment certification process.

Last year, the City approved new development standards for properties with abandoned oil wells, requiring that developers survey wells, demonstrate there is adequate access to service the wells and test the wells for leaking methane.

However, the City still prohibits developments over abandoned oil wells while a study on the City’s oil code is underway. It’s unclear when the City will complete the study.

Scott Charney, Signal Hill’s director of community development, said during the previous Council meeting that abandoned oil wells on the site have been surveyed and “leak tested.”

Still, the developer has indicated

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A clearly delineated bike lane on Bixby Road serves as a rather wide thoroughfare for local bicyclists. However, now that Assembly Bill 1371 has taken effect, motorists on all California streets, including those without designated bike lanes, are required to give bicyclists at least three feet of clearance when passing them.

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A safety zone that drivers must provide to bike-riders on all streets has now been quantified and, according to the Signal Hill Police Department, is now being enforced. As of Tuesday, Sept.

16, California motorists must give bicyclists three feet of clearance when passing them.

Assembly Bill (AB) 1371, which Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Sept. 23 of last year, took effect Tuesday of this week, and, although a former law required drivers to pass cyclists at a “safe distance,” the new legislation, known as The “Three Feet for Safety” Act, now specifies that amount of space.

“The new law is designed to reduce car-bicycle crashes by

Other Council highlights: Presentations: Mayor Ed Wilson recognized sponsors of the City’s 2014 Concerts in the Park series.

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that the project won’t be completed in phases and construction won’t begin until the City updates its oil code and allows developments over abandoned oil wells. Under the current code, the developer would not be able to develop six of the lots, Charney noted.

The Council’s approval comes after the Planning Commission unanimously approved the project’s plans at a meeting on June 10 following public workshops and community meetings.

According to a city staff report, text updates to the specific plan and changes to the site plan include: adding architectural styles; increasing the maximum building height from 33 feet to 38 feet and 6 inches; revising setback, walls and fence requirements; and increasing the number of required guest parking spaces.

The developer has agreed to implement “architectural diversity” by using four different architectural designs.

The developer also plans to install a locked gate at an entrance to a pathway that extends from Gaviota Avenue to the shopping center that would only be accessible to residents of the community.

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NEWS 2 SigNal TribuNE Downtown LB residential council panel says addressing homelessness issue is ‘complicated’

Sean Belk Staff Writer

There’s one thing that residents, business owners, publichealth workers, police officials and community leaders in Long Beach can agree on– addressing homelessness, particularly in the downtown area, is a complicated issue.

Since the 1990s, Long Beach has been leading an effort to provide what’s called a Continuum of Care, a multifaceted network that has aimed to provide resources to the homeless, utilizing a collaboration of services through local nonprofits, shelters, mental-health groups, advocacy partners, city departments and various other organizations.

Though not everyone experiencing homelessness is willing to accept the resources provided to

them, it’s this intricate support system that has helped the City address homelessness over the years, said Susan Price, manager of the City of Long Beach’s bureau of community health, who has been working in the City’s homeless-services division for more than a decade.

“When you think of the homeless, it’s not a homogenous group, it’s a lot of different folks out there for a lot of different reasons,” Price said. “… There isn’t any one resource that’s going to solve it.”

Price was one of four panelists, who spoke during a forum on homelessness on Monday, Sept.

15 conducted by the Downtown Residential Council (DRC), an alliance of downtown associations and residents that meet to discuss issues of common concern.

About 80 people attended a forum on homelessness hosted by the Downtown Residential Council at L’Opera Restaurant in downtown Long Beach on Monday Sept. 15. Susan Price, manager of the City of Long Beach’s bureau of community health, (back left) speaks to the crowd.

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Nearly 80 people attended the forum, which was hosted

by DRC President Joe Ganem at L’Opera Restaurant in downtown.

Other panelists who spoke included Long Beach Police Cmdr. Richard Rocchi, Downtown Long Beach AssociPhotos by Sean Belk/Signal Tribune ates (DLBA) Oper- Long Beach Police Cmdr. Richard Rocchi speaks during a public forum on homelessness hosted Manager by the Downtown Residential Council on Sept. 15 at L’Opera Restaurant in downtown Long ations Mary Coburn and Beach. Other speakers (from left) include City of Long Beach Bureau of Community Health Paul Barry, execu- Manager Susan Price, Mental Health America Village Executive Director Paul Barry and Downtown Long Beach Associates Operations Manager Mary Coburn. tive director of The Some challenges that the City 400 chronically homeless individVillage at Mental Health America (MHA) of Los Angeles in down- has been facing recently include uals, who are known as the highan increase in incidents of vio- est utilizers, primarily located in town Long Beach.

Price said there are about 3,500 lence and substance abuse. She downtown, requiring the most people in the city of Long Beach added that there also appears to be calls for service. Price also menhomelessness, more senior citizens experiencing tioned that the City is shifting experiencing away from temporary housing at whether they are housed tem- homelessness these days as well.

Price noted that many home- shelters and instead focusing porarily or are on the street. She said there are about 1,950 beds in less individuals have been dis- resources on creating more “scatthe city, providing emergency, placed from the Los Angeles tered-site housing” through aparttransitional, permanent supportive River flood-control channel and ment subsidies.

“We can’t address all of it in housing. Price said the Continuum local wetland areas because of of Care system is primarily cleanup efforts that have created one day, but, incrementally, if funded through a $7-million fed- an increase in the number of we’re going to make progress, we eral grant provided by the U.S. homeless seeking shelter in parks got to focus on the ones that are Department of Housing and and beaches. She said the dis- giving us the most trouble,” Price Urban Development (HUD) that placement has allowed the City’s said. “With a system this large and the City has been applying for street outreach network to identify a system that has resources, we and provide services to individu- need to tailor our resources to best annually since 1995.

Key partners of this system als who would otherwise remain address the ones that are giving us include: the Villages at Cabrillo, a hidden in encampments in areas the hardest time.”

She noted that the City is on 26-acre site that houses about unsafe for human habitation.

Still, Long Beach has made track to end homelessness among 1,100 people, including homeless veterans and families, in north some progress in addressing the City’s veteran population by Long Beach; the Long Beach Res- homelessness in recent years. the end of 2015.

In addition, Price said Lincoln cue Mission; and the Long Beach Price noted that, since 2009, the City has helped house more than Park, located next to the downMulti-Service Center. town library, is often used as a “barometer” for how the City is addressing homelessness since the park has been a main area where homeless have dwelled for years.

However, she discouraged people from feeding the homeless on a regular basis, adding that there are legal problems with allowing faith-based organizations to provide food to people in the park.

Still, Price noted that anyone has a right to stay in a public park during the day.

Rocchi clarified that the police are restricted from citing homeless individuals for criminal activities, such as panhandling, drinking in public or urinating in public, if a police officer didn’t see the criminal act. In many cases, the police are only able to counsel the individual or encourage the person to move on. He noted that anyone making a call to report such activity should make a “private persons arrest.”

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JetBlue flight makes emergency landing at Long Beach airport shortly after take-off WINE, DINE AND RAISE FUNDS What 13th Annual Waves of Change Fundraiser Who Christian Outreach in Action (COA) Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr. When Friday, Sept. 19 at 6pm more info This year’s fundraiser will feature a hosted wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, with a silent auction, followed by music, dinner and a live auction. Tickets are $100 per person. Contact COA at (562) 432-1440 or visit coalongbeach.org .

REMEMBER A FRIEND What Lillian Kawasaki Memorial Tree Planting Who Members of the local community When Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9am to 11:30am Where Country Club Drive and San Antonio Drive more info The tree planting will honor the late Lillian Kawasaki, who served as District 3 board member of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD). The event, funded by the Port of Long Beach, features a memorial tree dedication. Lunch will be provided. Call (562) 570-6866.

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 therockclub.net .

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A photo taken by actor Jackson Rathbone shortly after JetBlue Flight 1416 made an emergency landing at Long Beach Airport Cory Bilicko Staff Writer

A JetBlue Airbus A320 jet en route to Austin, Texas from Long Beach Airport Thursday had to return soon after taking off around 9:15am when crew members reported an emergency with one of the plane’s engines, according to a press release issued by the airline shortly after the incident.

“On Sept. 18, the flight crew aboard Flight 1416 reported an issue with the number-two engine and returned to Long Beach Airport,” states the JetBlue press release. “The airplane landed safely, and all customers and crew have evacuated via slides with no reported injuries at this time.”

At 11am, JetBlue posted an update on its website that stated, “The aircraft has moved from the impacted runway, and flights will be resuming from Runway 12/30. An area crewmember has accompanied one customer who requested transport to an area hospital for observation. We’re working with customers for re-accommodation on alternate flights.”

California Attorney General Kamala Harris and the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs have endorsed Jeff Prang for Los Angeles County Assessor in the Nov. 4 General Election, according to an emailed announcement from Prang.

Actor Jackson Rathbone, who portrayed Jasper Hale in the Twilight film series, was one of the passengers aboard the flight. “From the bus, we all just followed one after another,” he posted to the social-media service Twitter soon after the passengers were escorted back into the airport. “I never felt so okay being a lemming.”

Four people were transported to a hospital for medical treatment– three for smoke inhalation and one for an injury obtained on the plane’s slide, according to media sources.

“I want to thank our airport personnel, public-safety officers, and the pilot and crew of Jet Blue Flight 1416 for managing today’s emergency landing and evacuation so skillfully,” said Long Beach Robert Garcia in an emailed statement Thursday afternoon. “Air travel remains the safest way to travel around our state and country, and that is largely thanks to the great job done by the people who work for our nation’s airports and commercial carriers. We’re grateful that everyone is safe and that Long Beach continues to operate an airport with an exemplary safety record.”

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TAKE A WALK DOWNTOWN What Downtown Long Beach Walking Tour Who Long Beach Heritage Where Meet at the WPA mural at 3rd Street and Promenade When Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9am to 11:30am more info The Walking Tour program fosters preservation advocacy and education throughout Long Beach. A few of the buildings s included on the tour are the WPA Mural-Recreation in Long Beach, Insurance Exchange Building, The Breakers, The Wilmore Building, Farmers & Merchants Bank, First National Bank and the Security Bank Building. Tickets are $10. Visit lbheritage.com .

GREEN ON THE SCREEN What 2nd annual eco-documentary film screening Who Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Where Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E. 4th St. When Sunday, Sept. 21 from 11am to 12:30pm more info The event called “Sustainable Sunday Cinema” includes a screening of the film Watershed: Exploring a New Ethic for the New West, a critically acclaimed documentary produced and narrated by actor Robert Redford. Also, Green Long Beach and Long Beach Fresh will show the short film Time to Grow, highlighting the local-foods movement. Door opens for a mixer at 10am. Pre-sale tickets are $10, and tickets at the door are $12. Visit lcwlandtrust.org .

TAKE A TOUR ON TWO WHEELS What Kidical Mass family-friendly neighborhood bike ride Who Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA) Where Starting at Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave. When Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1pm more info The bike ride will feature a “Back to School Ride” theme, and participants are encouraged to wear a shirt of a favorite school or university. Bike riders are also encouraged to wear helmets, which are required by law for children under the age of 18. Children and adults of all ages are welcome. Cold drinks and ice cream will be provided. Visit bisbyknollsinfo.com or call (562) 595-0081.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? What Monthly meeting Who Questing Heirs Genealogical Society Where Resurrection Lutheran Church Parrish Hall, 1900 E. Carson St. When Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1pm more info Judith Brooks will teach about various religious migratory patterns and how to find Scottish ancestors. A beginning research class will begin at 4pm. Visit qhgs.info or call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.

TALK OF THE TOWN What General meeting Who Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association Where The Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave. When Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7pm more info Topics during the meeting include: updates from the board on activities, the 710 Freeway project and the upcoming board election; crime stats from the Long Beach Police Department’s North Division; and presentations from 7th District Councilmember Roberto Uranga and 8th District Councilmembers Al Austin.

LEARN ALL ABOUT IT What Riverwalk public scoping meeting Who The City of Long Beach Where Scherer Park Activity Room, 4600 Long Beach Blvd.

When Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7pm more info Riverwalk is a proposed residential development on the site of the former Will J. Reid Boy Scout Camp. The Boy Scouts of America sold the land to a developer in October 2013. This scoping meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to comment on the required Environmental Impact Report for the proposed project.

4 SigNal TribuNE Thoughts from the Publisher

by Neena Strichart

Not too cool for school

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With all this crazy hot and humid weather, I am not surprised that so many folks I know are feeling out of sorts. I’m sure that some of the mental weirdness is due to lack of sleep.

In our home, we don’t have central air conditioning, so we had to come up with our own formula for bedtime air circulation. Our current routine is to turn the ceiling fan on low, set the window air conditioner on low and then aim a tabletop small fan blowing on me while I sleep with my head at the foot of the bed.

Steve, on the other hand, is turned around in the right direction, with his noggin on the pillow while wearing headgear that is plugged into his CPAP machine (he has apnea).

With the fans, air conditioner and CPAP noise all happening at the same time, I have to sleep wearing earplugs to get any quiet at all. Of course, most nights, our dogs and cats want to snuggle real close, imitating furry hot-water bottles, so silence is the least of my challenges.

It seems the hotter it is, the closer our pets want to cuddle. Now I know what the term “It’s a three-dog night” refers to. Oy! Mom says that when she and Dad lived in Tucson, Arizona during the early ‘50s, they used to spray down the bed sheets with cool water before trying to settle down for the night. If the weather gets any warmer, I may just try it.

For those of you who may have elderly friends or family members who don’t have access to air conditioning, during this heat wave, please check in on them on a regular basis. Make sure they are drinking plenty of water. Keep an eye on their pets too. Just like us, animals need cool water to drink, not just water that is left out in a metal bowl while it boils in the sun.

Furthermore, do not leave pets in a car for any length of time whatsoever. Temperatures can rise to much more than 100 degrees in just a matter of moments. Doggies are already wearing built-in fur coats and do not have the benefit of sweat glands. Remember– cool cats are much happier than hot dogs!

LETTERS, EMAILS and WEBSITE COMMENTS

We all know it’s been hot out there. But, what everyone doesn’t know is that for many of our nearly 80,000 Long Beach Unified School District students, they are forced to sit in classrooms where the inside classroom temperature often exceeds 100 degrees. In fact, it got so hot at one school that their computer system overheated. Everyone who has anything to do with LBUSD knows that excessive heat is, and has been, a problem for many, many years. Unfortunately, not much has been done.

I have been an advocate for the kids, teachers and staff at my son’s school, Longfellow Elementary, for the past six years. I have gone to school board meetings and have had private conversations with my school board representatives about this issue. I’ve worked with our school principal to have LBUSD facilities evaluate our school to see what could be done. I even called CAL OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) asking if there was anything they could do. The answer ultimately was, “no,” but the person I spoke to said that they closed down sweatshops that did not get as hot as our classrooms!

Unfortunately, no one seems to have a solution.

When Measure K was written, it specifically excluded air conditioning for schools that had already been built. And, under California law, districts are not required to air-condition their schools. But, what’s so unfair in our district is that some schools have air conditioning, or have bungalows on campus with air conditioning, but that relief from the heat is not available to everyone. To my knowledge, LBUSD does not even have an excessive-heat policy.

Something needs to be done. The health, safety and welfare of our kids and school personnel are too important. Maybe if the air conditioning was turned off at every school and in every LBUSD building, people would understand what I am talking about. Asking our students to learn, and our teachers to teach, in these almost unbearable circumstances is ridiculous. Especially in a district that is one of the best in the world!

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Ed. note– Because several individuals had contacted the Signal Tribune regarding this concern, we contacted Chris Eftychiou, director of Public Information for the Long Beach Unified School District, for a statement. His emailed response from Wednesday, Sept. 17 follows: Some classrooms have air conditioning, and some do not. During extreme heat, we allow schools to maximize the use of air-conditioned facilities when possible by sharing air-conditioned classrooms or using other facilities, such as auditoriums or libraries, that might be available. We’re building new facilities at some sites (such as the recently built Nelson Academy in Signal Hill).

New construction is air-conditioned. The cost to air-condition all buildings would be prohibitive under the current budget scenario and would likely require a school bond measure approved by voters.

Meanwhile, we advised schools to curtail physical activity Monday, Tuesday and today, and we have communicated with parents about hot weather precautions, including the need to stay hydrated.

We also canceled nonleague and league competition on Monday, Tuesday and today in the following sports: girls golf, tennis and volleyball; football; and boys and girls cross-country. The only sport for which we allowed competition during these days is water polo.

Cancellation aberration

Due to unforeseen circumstances, regretfully, Rancho Los Alamitos cannot host its annual Children’s Fall Harvest Festival this year. The family-oriented affair, which attracts more than 1,500 visitors to the site in a single day, will return in the fall of 2015.

Fans of the Rancho can look forward to other events in the near future, including Conversations in Place 2014 on Oct. 19 and Nov. 2. The holiday season will kick off with the Gift Shop Preview Sale at Rancho Los Alamitos on Nov. 7, a Wreath-Making Workshop with Herbs on Nov. 22, followed by the Holiday Hoedown and Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 13 and the free Holiday Open House on Dec. 18 and 19 with strolling carolers, holiday treats and the splendidly decorated ranch house and grounds.

For more information, please call the Rancho office at (562) 431-3541 or visit rancholosalamitos.org .

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Trees of green, red roses too?

I listened to the song “What A Wonderful World” recently, and it made me nostalgic for past times– when neighbors respected neighbors and children went to school and came home as soon as school was out, did their homework and then had time to listen to the radio or watch a little TV before Mother served dinner and then to bed.

Drugs were something Mother gave you when you had a cold or fever and not to get high and disgusting.

It was truly a wonderful world in every sense of the word. Neighbors watched your young ones if they were at their house to play with their children and you watched theirs for the same reason. If Mom had an errand to do and asked you to watch hers until she got back home, you would oblige because she would do the same for you. No “How much do I owe you?” because it was something all the neighbors did for each other.

The parkway in front of your house was reserved for you or your visitors, and, only if they asked permission, was another family’s car, truck or van parked in front of your house and then only for a short stay. (God, how I do miss that.)

When anyone had a Coke, beer or any drink, with perhaps a fast-food package, they disposed of the bottle, can or paper product in the trash and not the street.

Yes, that was a wonderful time in the passage of time. I don’t expect it to come back in my lifetime, but I have fond memories of what was and could still be, except for circumstances beyond our control.

[However,] war caused the mothers to go to work and leave the children to take care of themselves or with babysitters, and fathers were either off to war or working double shift to support the rising prices of food, clothing and housing. [Then] children [became] more demanding because they got more to keep them quiet, so parents gave them more. Drugs were no longer for a fever but for recreation purposes.

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NEWS S T 5 LA County vector-control districts find mosquito native to Australia SEpTEmbEr 19, 2014

a bigger threat With the increase in global travel and trade, and a changing local climate, both districts are deeply concerned about the continued risk of invasive species into California, according to a press release issued Monday by GLACVCD. “Each new introduction brings with it additional economic and public health risks,” said Kenn Fujioka, SGVMVCD’s manager.

Vector-control officials are warning residents that although Ae. notoscriptus is currently not a pressing threat, the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), discovered in LA County in 2011, poses a greater risk to public health.

Like Asian tiger mosquitoes, Ae. notoscriptus prefer smaller containers of water in which to lay their eggs, and they bite most aggressively in the afternoon and into the evening. Both of these characteristics are different from the more common local mosquitoes in southern California.

The Asian tiger mosquito is a potential vector of debilitating diseases such as dengue and chikungunya. While these two viruses have not been transmitted locally in Los Angeles County, the presence of this mosquito poses a threat.

SGVMVCD and “The GLACVCD will continue to control and monitor the Asian tiger mosquito and Ae. notoscriptus,” states the GLACVCD press release. “Both Districts encourage residents and businesses to call if they are getting daytime mosquito bites– indications of potentially dangerous invasive species of Aedes mosquitoes.”

How it was found According to the experts in Australia, this represents the first-ever identification of Ae. notoscriptus in North America. The initial Ae. notoscriptus was collected by the SGVMVCD during routine surveillance in June, but efforts to identify the battered specimen were inconclusive. In August, a request for assistance by a Montebello resident led to the discovery of a black-and-

white striped mosby quito GLACVCD. This specimen was intact and positively identified.

“We applaud our residents' role in reporting mosquito problems,” said Susanne Kluh, GLACVCD’s director of ScientificTechnical Services.

“This type of community-watch behavior benefits everyone.”

During the identification process, agencies both expanded surveillance and control for this new mosquito into their programs. SGVMVCD has identified Ae. notoscriptus from three sites in Monterey Park, and GLACVCD has identified two in the city of Montebello.

To stop the spread of these invasive threats in Los Angeles County, public health officials are calling upon all residents in nearby communities to do their part by following these steps: • Call and report to vector control any sightings of small, black-andwhite mosquitoes or if bitten by mosquitoes during the day

• Dump and drain all standing water around the home • Discard or put away any containers, cans, buckets, and old tires around the home • Empty bird baths and small fountains completely or clean them thoroughly every three days.

• Talk to neighbors about mos-

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quito breeding prevention For more information about the Asian tiger mosquito or Ae. notoscriptus, to submit a service request, or to report possible sightings, contact GLACVCD at (562) 9449656 or reportmosquitoes.org, or SGVMVCD at (626) 814-9466 or sgvmosquito.org.

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It is yet unclear how much of a public-health threat the Aedes notoscriptus is to Southern California residents. So far, it has been located in the cities of Monterey Park and Montebello.

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Two Los Angeles County vector-control districts are urging residents to continue reporting daytime biting mosquitoes after discovering a new species of mosquito in the cities of Monterey Park and Montebello.

During an expanded search this summer for the invasive Asian tiger mosquito, staff from the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) and the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) collected unusual specimens from a couple of homes, according to GLACVCD. After some initial research, photographs of the mosquito were sent to Dr. Cameron Webb and John Clancy with the Marie Bashir Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity at the University of Sydney, Australia, and they confirmed it to be Aedes notoscriptus.

The mosquito is considered a major domestic pest in all parts of Australia and capable of transmitting several viruses (Barmah Forest and Ross River) to people, both of which are not documented in LA County. It is uncertain if Ae. notoscriptus will become a major public health risk in California, however it is an important vector of dog heartworm in Australia and may be cause for concern in the veterinary community and for pet owners in Los Angeles County.

“This is one of the most widespread pest mosquitoes in Australia and, as well as being a nuisance-biting pest, has been implicated with mosquito-borne disease outbreaks in our cities,” Webb said.

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CSULB chemical-engineering student chosen as recipient of Foundation Board scholarship

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) student Lita Melissa Cahuana of Whittier received the California State University (CSU) Foundation Board of Governors Scholarship at the Sept. 9 CSU Board of Trustees meeting.

“I truly believe even just a small amount of peer guidance can go a long way,” she said after being notified of the award.

One student from each of the 23 CSU campuses annually receive one of these CSU Trustees’ Awards, which are among the highest student distinctions within the CSU with each recipient demonstrating superior academic performance, personal accomplishments, community service and financial need, according to a press release from CSULB. Each award is accompanied by a scholarship of $6,000 to $12,000.

“The compelling life stories of these extraordinary student scholars are a testament to the transformative power of public higher education,” said CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White. “Through the generous support of our donors, many of whom are first-time contributors to the Trustees’ Award program, we are able to help these scholars create a bright and successful future.”

Cahuana and her family migrated from Peru to the United States in the pursuit of the American Dream. The struggles her family experienced due to their low socio-economic status instilled a passion in her to pursue higher education in the hopes of being able to provide a better future.

She is a first-generation CSULB senior majoring in chemical engineering with minors in environmental

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CSULB student Lita Melissa Cahuana has received the California State University (CSU) Foundation Board of Governors Scholarship

engineering and chemistry. Serving as vice president for the Society of Women Engineers, Cahuana has conducted the annual outreach program, Women Engineers at The Beach, which encourages girls from various backgrounds to strive for careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

As a CSULB President’s Scholar and Hispanic Serving Institution STEM Peer Mentor, she has led campus tours, volunteered for the Long Beach Homeless Drop-In Center and tutored students in subjects ranging from calculus to organic chemistry.

Having worked as a process engineering intern for Tesoro Corporation, Cahuana plans to pursue a career in the same field with a focus in energy research and obtain an MBA.

reat of West Nile virus still widespread in county

The Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District (GLACVCD) continues to remind residents that the threat of West Nile virus (WNV) is still widespread in Los Angeles County. Last week, GLACVCD confirmed WNV-positive test results for 21 mosquito samples and seven sentinel chickens that tested positive for West Nile virus.

“As long as we have warm weather and standing water, mosquitoes will be active,” said Kelly Middleton, GLACVCD’s director of Community Affairs. “We can expect more West Nile virus activity in Los Angeles County in the coming weeks.”

The chart below includes a breakdown of the latest West Nile virus activity. A total list of all positive results can be found at GLACVCD.org .

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The District recommends people use mosquito repellents shown to be most effective– specifically those containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. Repellents should always be applied according to label directions. Doors and window screens must be used and in good repair to keep mosquitoes out of the home. Outdoor patio fans can be effective at keeping mosquitoes at bay.

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.

The public is encouraged to report dead birds to help with West Nile virus surveillance and control efforts because birds play an important role in maintaining and spreading the virus. Visit westnile.ca.gov to report dead birds.

For more information, contact GLACVCD at (562) 944-9656 or visit glacvcd.org .

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Food Finders, a Signal Hill-based food rescue organization, will host its Harvest Ball Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6pm at the Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 Willow St. This year’s gala will celebrate the organization’s 25th year of reducing hunger and food waste in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

The event will include cocktails and a seasonal gourmet dinner provided

by Erhart’s Catering, and Doug Peterson’s 17-piece Foghorn Band will perform. A live auction, hosted by Long Beach Chamber of Commerce CEO Randy Gordon, will begin at 8pm. Tickets are $100 per person and may be purchased online at foodfinders.org or by calling (562) 283-1400.

“This gala marks an especially important milestone for Food Finders, and everyone’s participation will help us continue our efforts into the next 25 years and beyond,” said Patti Larson, executive director for Food Finders.

Gelson’s Market, one of Food Finders’ regular food donors, will be a key sponsor of the event. The organization is still seeking event sponsorships and welcomes any gift donations for the event auctions as well.

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Pedestrian struck, killed while crossing street outside crosswalk A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street outside of a crosswalk, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

On Saturday, Sept.13, at approximately 12:11 a.m., LBPD officers responded to the area of Spring Street east of Studebaker Road regarding an injury, hit and run traffic collision resulting in the death of a male adult.

When officers arrived, they discovered an unconscious adult male victim lying in the street about 115 feet past the initial area of impact.

Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded to the scene, determined that he was not breathing and transported him to a local hospital.

The victim had sustained major injuries and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe the victim was walking across Spring Street, outside of a crosswalk in violation of 21954(a) VC. While crossing, the victim was struck by a silver Honda traveling west on Spring Street.

After colliding into the victim, the vehicle left over 107 feet of locked wheel skids before fleeing the scene.

The driver of the Honda has not yet been identified and was not in custody at press time.Whether alcohol was a factor in the collision is yet to be determined.

The identity of the deceased is not being released pending notification to next of kin.

Those who may have witnessed or has information regarding the collision are asked to contact Long Beach Police Collision Investigation Detective Steve Fox at (562) 570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus the tip to CRIMES (274637), or visiting lacrimestoppers.org .

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A man has been arrested in conjunction with a rash of mail thefts in Signal Hill.

On Sept. 15, officers from the Signal Hill Police Department’s (SHPD) detective bureau conducted a follow-up investigation into mail thefts that had occurred in Signal Hill during the months of May through August. At approximately 3:45pm that day, a person of interest was located in the City of Compton, according to police.

He was stopped, and his probation status was confirmed.

During the course of the investigation, several different items were discovered that led detectives to believe that the subject was involved in fraud, forgery and mail thefts, according to the SHPD. The subject’s probation officer was contacted, and a probation hold was granted.

The investigation is ongoing, and it will be reviewed by both state and federal prosecutors, the SHPD said.

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The Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees selected Irma Archuleta, who currently serves as the vice president of Student Affairs for Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, to fill the Area 2 vacancy after a unanimous vote of 40 during a special meeting on Sept. 11.

“It was a difficult decision because we had a number of qualified and interested community

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members who wanted to serve,” said Board President Jeffrey A. Kellogg. “After going through the application process and two rounds of interviews, Irma demonstrated leadership and experience that made her the best possible choice for the Board of Trustees.”

Archuleta was selected from a field of 11 candidates. She is a product of community college,

having attended Compton College before transferring to California State University, Dominguez Hills. She graduated with a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor of arts degree in human studies with emphasis on bilingual education.

Archuleta’s career includes serving several local institutions, including California State University, Long Beach, El Camino College and Compton College. She is a 13-year resident of Long Beach.

“I will bring to this Board the needs of our community, and I will represent Area 2 in the best way possible,” said Archuleta after she took her seat on the dais. “I commit to working with the Board of Trustees and collaborating with you to maintain and improve the health of this District. I will work to ensure that all of our college constituents’ views and perspectives are heard and incorporated to make this a better institution. This is already a great college, but we will make it better.”

Long Beach City College Superintendent-President Eloy Ortiz Oakley swore Archuleta in during the special meeting.

Archuleta will hold office until the next regularly scheduled Board election in April 2016. She is eligible to run for the Area 2 seat during that election.

“I fully support the Board of Trustees and the appointment process to fulfill the remainder of my Long Beach Community College District term,” said former Area 2 Board of Trustee and current Long Beach City Councilmember Roberto Uranga. “I Courtesy LBCC am confident that Irma will serve the Area Long Beach City College Superintendent-President Eloy Ortiz Oakley (center) swears in Irma Archuleta (far left) during 2 residents well on the Board of Trustees.” a special LBCC Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 11. Former Area 2 Trustee and current Long Beach Councilmember Source: LBCC Roberto Uranga (far right) is also pictured.

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“The Aviary,” oil on linen by Martin Wittfooth

This fall, the Long Beach Museum of Art will open its newest exhibit entitled Masterworks: Defining A New Narrative. From Oct. 23 to Feb. 1, 2015, the show will feature 14 large-scale paintings by accomplished artists who, for the last decade or more, have been consistently exploring new narrative directions in painting.

Each of the artists have been charged with providing a singular work that could be considered pivotal in their careers, to which they have dedicated considerable thought, time, and skill. Artists featured will include Esao Andrews, Sean Cheetham, Natalia Fabia, Alex Gross, James Jean, Josh Keyes, Mario Martinez, Greg Simkins, Nicola Verlato, Eric White, Aron Wiesenfeld, Martin Wittfooth, curating artist and author Nathan Spoor, and co-curator Jeff McMillan.

The artists featured in Masterworks are from diverse backgrounds, and their work connects a broad spectrum of genres, scenes and movements. Masterworks calls into question what a decade means to an artist and summarizes the thoughts, theories and personalities of each painter into one culminating work. Within each work, the artists’ individual perspectives are explored through childhood fantasies, substantive objects and sensational dreamscapes.

The paintings drift between fantasy and reality while closely examining and disrupting conventional pictorial environments.

“In the Museum’s 60-plus years of collecting and exhibiting art by contemporary artists, its relationship with them has been one of collaboration and respect,” said Ron Nelson, executive director of the Long Beach Museum of Art. “This exhibition is another example of that respectful relationship. The genesis of this exhibition came about in conversations with artists about their work and responses to today’s cultural environment, which is increasingly filled and stimulated with images due to our 24/7 online society.”

For more information, call (562) 439-2119 or visit lbma.org .

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“Stampede,” mixed media on panels by Josh Keyes

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Andreas Mitisek, who serves as general director for both Long Beach Opera and Chicago Opera Theater, is among 50 executives selected by the organization National Arts Strategies (NAS) to represent various arts organizations during the next year to address their biggest challenges and lead change throughout the arts and culture sector, according to NAS. The 50 executives will work with NAS and each other over as part of the organization’s Chief Executive Program: Community and Culture.

“Healthy organizations share deep connections with their communities,” said NAS CEO Designate Gail Crider. “We’ve seen that leaders who build and maintain a strong sense of local relevance are creating organizations for both the present and the future. We at NAS progress field-wide change by providing the training and support to these leaders. Having experienced this program and bonded as a community, these 50 leaders will have the ideas, tools and connections to effect change in their own organizations and to accelerate their work collectively to strengthen communities and the cultural sector.”

Courtesy LBO The Chief Executive Program is built around two learning Andreas Mitisek serves as general director for both Long cycles that help leaders explore, reflect, apply and share conBeach Opera and Chicago Opera Theater. cepts that address the two biggest challenges for cultural institutions– making strategic choices that are on-mission and leading change, according to NAS. Beginning in September 2014 and continuing through 2015, the program includes three in-person educational events at Vanderbilt University, at Uni10:30am – 2:30pm every Sunday versity of Michigan’s Ross School of Bottomless mimosas Business and at Sundance Resort, as well as a variety of “at-work” activities • Le Traditional Eggs -Eggs-any style-Bacon or designed to help leaders move forward Sausage-Toast-Roasted Potatoes- $8 on their own unique objectives and • *West Coast Croissant -Eggs-Spicy Maple Bacon-Avocado-Jalapeño Aioli - $9.5 goals. These events and activities are • *Berry Stuffed Toast -Strawberries-Brie-Peanut Butter Drizzle - $8.5 designed to give participants a deeper • Bangers and Pots -Pork Sausage-Roasted Herb Potatoes-Toast - $10 understanding of the strategic chal• Salmon Hash -Salmon-Onions-Red Peppers-Portobello Mushrooms lenges they face, a firm grasp of change Toast or Fruit - $12.5 leadership and the ability to translate • Fruit Bowl -Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana-Grape-Greek Yogurttheir visions for the future into reality.

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In an effort to put California communities on Sunday, Sept. 14 Crimes reported by the a path to become more resilient to water short7pm 1:17am lbpd ages, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Grand theft of motor vehiAssault Council districts 6, 7 & Wednesday to strengthen local management and cle 1 block W. Peace St. 8 monitoring of groundwater basins most critical Pacific Ave./W. Hill St. (no arrest information to the state’s water needs, according to a press 1:37am supplied) release issued by Brown’s office.

Assault 8:22pm “We have to learn to manage wisely water, 2800 Atlantic Ave. Thursday, Sept. 11 Assault energy, land and our investments,” Brown said.

4:22pm 100 block E. Eagle St. “That’s why this is important.”

2:35pm Recovered stolen vehicle The three bills signed by the Governor 1600 block E. Wardlow Robbery of person Tuesday, Sept. 16 Wednesday– AB 1739 by Assemblymember 300 block E. Willow St. Rd. 10:05am Roger Dickinson (D-Sacramento) and Senate Residential burglary Bills 1168 and 1319 by Senator Fran Pavley (D5:21pm friday, Sept. 12 2400 block Eucalyptus Agoura Hills)– create a framework for sustainAssault 4:50am Ave. able, local groundwater management for the first Grand theft of motor vehi- 1900 block Pine Ave. time in California history. The legislation allows cle 10:10am local agencies to tailor sustainable groundwater 3500 block Magnolia Ave. monday, Sept. 15 Recovered stolen vehicle plans to their regional economic and environ12:01am block Rose Ave. 1800 mental needs.

Two Non-injury hit-and12:32pm “California will no longer be the only Westruns Residential burglary ern state that does not manage its groundwater,” Cartagena Dr./Cerritos 12:23pm 2400 block E. Spring St. Residential burglary Pavley said. “The cost of doing nothing is the Ave. 2000 block San Francisco biggest economic gamble. Thousands of homes 3:47pm Ave. and small farms cannot keep pace with the race 6:25am Residential burglary to drill deeper and deeper wells. The bills take a Robbery of person 800 block Luray St. balanced approach– they protect property rights 1pm 400 block W. 20th St. and incentivize local control.”

7:53pm Grand theft of motor vehiDickinson said ensuring a sustainable supply 8:52am & 1:39pm Non-injury hit-and-run cle Two assaults W. 21st St./Golden Ave. of groundwater is a critical element in addressing 4400 block Atlantic Ave. 2800 Atlantic Ave. the water challenges facing the state. “Overdraft7:54pm ing our groundwater leads to subsidence and con1:34pm 11:33am Non-injury hit-and-run tamination– consequences we cannot afford,” he Recovered stolen vehicle Recovered stolen vehicle 3700 block Atlantic Ave. said. “With these new laws in effect, California 1800 block Golden Ave. 1900 block Pasadena Ave. will take important steps to ensure we are protectSaturday, Sept. 13 ing our valuable water supply for years to come.”

5:15pm 2:13pm 7:44am Water Replenishment District (WRD) Board Grand theft of motor vehiRobbery of person Residential burglary President Sergio Calderon said that because Calicle 4900 block Long Beach 1900 block E. Spring St. fornia has been the only Western state not to 3600 block Locust Ave. Blvd. require groundwater management plans, ground2pm water basins are left vulnerable to over-pumping, 10:01pm Grand theft of motor vehi- 3:54pm causing wells in northern and central California to Assault Battery cle dry up. “The leadership from Governor Brown, W. PCH/Cedar Ave. 2300 block Olive Ave. 200 block Canton St. Assemblymembers Dickinson and Rendon and Senator Pavley is the game changer California needs to secure our economic future,” Calderon said.

Groundwater experts have solidly regarded the pace of over-pumping as simply unsustainable and a direct threat to California’s economic and environmental future, according to the WRD, which also stated in a press release this week that the drought facing the state has forced an unanticipated shift from normal water sources, such as lakes, rivers and reservoirs to groundwater of Long Beach supplies in order to meet agricultural, commercial, industrial and residential demands. However, the WRD said, with uncertainty about future rainfall, the unsustainable shift to groundwater resources might result in permanent environmental damage that would impact the entire state’s economy.

“As California’s largest groundwater management agency, we recognize that sound environmental stewardship goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity,” Calderon said. “This could not be truer than in California, where our collective reliance on groundwater not only enables us to be America’s breadVegan & Gluten-Free options, too! basket, but this natural resource contributes in positioning us as the 8th largest economy in the world.”

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For several weeks, the Signal Tribune is republishing stories, including the one 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 .

Memories of the Publisher

by Neena Strichart

1967 photo of “Queen” Neena and Tod Faulkner hugging while Santa waves and “Princess” Charlene Hopkins stands in front next to “king” and “prince” 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.)

Framed photo of my dad, Alfred E. Posner, along with his Signal Hill city treasurer badge and business card

son, Sandy Badgett and Ralph Sirignano, just to name a few. I find it quite heart-warming that so many of us still want to keep in contact and reminisce about our childhoods.

These are the young people who taught me to share, laugh and do some of the things of which my parents would not have approved– although I was usually the instigator.

I never was much of one to fall for peer pressure.

I attended a little Baptist church near the corner of 20th and Cherry with neighbor girl Tina Wilson (her mother was later my junior-high Spanish teacher). Although I loved

Signal Hill is my hometown, and most of my milestones took place in this little 2.2-square-mile city.

I learned to walk, talk, skate, bike and make friends here. I attended Signal Hill Elementary School from kindergarten through grade six. As an only child whose parents both worked, I relied on my classmates !! and! the neighborhood kids to take on the! role of surrogate siblings. I am still! in touch with some of those kids and/or their families: Becky Silva !

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spending time with my friends, I was very independent and also enjoyed my alone time. After school or on weekends, I walked down to the corner to Surlow’s Market (later named Jackpot) for gum, red licorice or comic books. It was a different time back then. Our parents didn’t worry about us biking or walking around the neighborhood. From about age 8 to 10 on Saturday mornings, I often hiked up Pacific Coast Highway a few blocks to Lapin Brothers School of Beauty and had my hair done. Yep, for a quarter tip I could get my hair washed and curled. I also loved playing in Mom’s makeup. My dad said I was a glamourpuss, but I also did my share of playing basketball and catch with the neighborhood boys. My friend, and still neighbor, Becky and I often took the bus downtown Long Beach to go to a movie, shop at Sears or go to the Pike– don’t tell our parents! We also walked up to the Signal Hill Library on a regular basis to check out books from our librarian, Mrs. Brady, who, by the way, kept a strict eye on all of us kids. If she didn’t approve of a book we chose to borrow, she’d call our parents to get their permission. She was tough but fair, and we all loved and respected her.

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Things changed when the neighborhood group of us entered junior high school. With no middle schools within city limits, we had to attend Jefferson Junior High in Long Beach. I felt disconnected from my city because the short bus ride I experienced going to elementary school had become a junior-high ordeal. Most of the time my mom drove a carload of us to Jefferson, and we had to either walk home or take two busses to get back to our houses. Nevertheless, we all survived.

When we completed junior high school, we Signal Hill kids transferred to the halls of Woodrow Wilson High School, also in Long Photos from Neena Strichart’s personal collection Beach. It was even farther Steve and me on our wedding day in 1990 away than was our junior I still attend most Signal Hill council high school.

My family always enjoyed attend- meetings and get pretty pumped up on ing and participating in local activi- election nights! A year or so after being ties. We loved going to Tod “Kid re-elected for a second term, my father, Mexico” Faulkner’s yearly Christmas suffering from extreme depression, took party where he handed out toys to his own life. A very short while later, the every child in attendance. One year I City decided to appoint my mother, had the honor of serving as his Marjorie Posner (now Grommé) to fill “Princess of Signal Hill”– tiara and out what was left of Daddy’s term. She all! The next year I was crowned loved her City Hall family, and at 94 Queen, and my best friend Charlene years of age, she still comes to council Hopkins was the princess. We also meetings when she can. They treat her never missed the annual Model-T royally to this day.

Decades later, I own the home I grew Climb up Hill Street or the happenings at the once-a-year Fiesta de Oro up in and just celebrated my 24th wedNegro (later dubbed the Roughneck ding anniversary with my wonderful Roundup) that took place every sum- spouse Steve. We were married in our mer at Signal Hill Park. I loved the driveway– the same one where, as a child, games, music, raffles and watching I played tag, tetherball and basketball with the folks trying to scramble up the my dad. We have now owned the local greased pole to grab the $100 bill at newspaper for a little more than 14 years, and Steve has served as a city the top!

Our family’s involvement with the civil service commissioner for nearly 16 city of Signal Hill became more pro- years. We love our city and are proud nounced when my father, Al Posner, and happy to be residents as well as ran for, and was elected city treasurer business owners.

I want to thank the City of Signal Hill in early 1970. I was so proud to see him sitting in his seat at the council for giving me such deep roots and a sense meetings. I guess that early exposure of belonging as well as purpose. Happy to politics has really stayed with me. birthday, old girl– you look great for 90!

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reminding drivers to give bicyclists more safe space when passing,” said Signal Hill Police Sgt. Russell Hefte. “Hundreds of bicyclists are killed and many more are injured nationwide each year. But many of these injuries and deaths are preventable.”

Hitting the road On May 25, 2012, the California Senate approved a bicycle safety bill that then Senator Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) had authored. SB 1464, also known as the “Give Me 3” bill, passed the Senate in a bipartisan 27-9 vote.

The previous year, the bill had

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passed both houses of the Legislature, but Gov. Brown vetoed it.

Lowenthal then worked with Brown to change some language in the bill.

“It was certainly a long road to get a simple and logical concept signed into law,” said Lowenthal, who is now a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, in an emailed response to the Signal Tribune Thursday. “The three-foot legislation, in all its versions, has always been about making the road safer for both the cyclists and drivers. The three-foot-margin provides a clear and concise distance– about the length of your arm– to maintain for safety. It provides a safety zone for cyclists while also giving them a few extra feet to better react to the road environment, especially as roads have become more crowded with even greater numbers of cars and bicycles.”

On Aug. 27, 2012, the California Assembly approved the threefoot-passing bill by a 54-24 vote.

Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal (D-Long Beach), who serves as chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee, said in an emailed response to the Signal Tribune this week that in 2012, 153 bicyclists died in collisions on California roads. “Clearly, there’s more that can be done to improve safety,” she said. “Our communities have embraced bicycles, and the three-foot law will help keep all of us safe on the road.”

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by Cal State Long Beach students “to promote biking as an ecologically health-conscious and invigorating alternative to local commuting,” according to the organization’s Facebook page.

Addison said it is “sad” that a law such as AB 1371 had to be written in the first place but the way legalities about passing cyclists were previously presented were “dubious” at best.

“Just asking drivers to pass at a ‘safe distance’ isn’t good enough because, as we’ve learned, you unfortunately have to be draconian,” Addison said. “You have to take drivers by the hand and say, ‘This is the absolute closest you should get to a cyclist while passing.’ I still argue with drivers over the fact that I don’t need a white bicycle outline painted on a road in order for me to ride on it. No joke: a lot of drivers still don’t know that every road is also a bike path.”

Addison described the law as a good one that isn’t perfect.

“There’s some exceptions that make the law weak in my opinion, like the fact that drivers can pass closer than three feet if there isn’t enough room– that kind of makes the whole point of the law null,” he said. “Even more, if there is an additional lane that the driver can use to pass, it should be required legally to do so.”

He also noted that a glaring omission with the law that needs to be addressed is a clarification of passing speeds in addition to passing distances.

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Addison was also critical of California Highway Patrol in their enforcement of the new law.

“With the implementation in Long Beach, the [Long Beach Police Departm e n t ] ( L B P D ) wasn’t as nice as the Highway Patrol,” he said.

“While the Highway Patrol admitted they would be issuing warnings to drivers so they can ‘get used to it’– I love that: ‘get used to driving safe around others’ honestly makes me laugh aloud– the LBPD is unapologetic that the law went into effect Sept.

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That’s what I Cory Bilicko/Signal Tribune want to hear.”

A driver steers clear of the photographer on his bicycle on According to California Avenue in Cal Heights Thursday morning, in the California accordance with AB 1371, which took effect Tuesday and Bicycle Coalition, mandates that motorists provide three feet of clearance to AB 1371 will be bicyclists when they pass them. enforced the same way California’s $959 with fees. previous bike-passing law was As for drivers determining enforced: a driver who is observed whether or not they’re providing to be violating the law can be cited. three feet to bicyclists, the Coali“Many people will obey the tion says motorists should simply law, and some won’t– and won’t do what they already know how to get caught,” states the Coalition’s do. Since drivers park their cars website. “That’s a problem with with enough space to open the pasenforcement, not with the law senger-side door– which is about itself.” three feet wide– without hitting However, the Coalition also another car or wall, they should described the law as “invaluable” allow that same clearance to a for cases when a bicyclist is bicyclist when passing in the same injured in a collision because it lane. Alternatively, motorists can establishes a clear basis for citing simply change lanes in most cases. motorists for unsafe passing.

As for narrow roads, state law The “Three Feet for Safety” Act has never guaranteed motorists a contains two penalties, according right to pass whenever or wherever to the Coalition. For a violation they want, according to the Coalithat does not result in an injury, the tion. Motorists may only pass base fine is $35, which becomes a when it is safe to do so, and this $233 fine for the offender once policy does not change with the court and administrative fees are “Three Feet for Safety” Act. added. For a violation that involves a collision injuring a bicyclist, the Soft-pedaling base fine is $220, which becomes see AB 1371 page 15

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Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe’s office, Signal Hill Petroleum, Graner Oil Company and Mason Environmental. “Rockstar” sponsors included Aleshire and Wynder LLP, EDCO, the Signal Tribune newspaper and the Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce.

Terry Rogers of Coldwell Banker was recognized as the lead senior sponsor. A presentation to give In-N-Out Restaurant a sustainability award was tabled until another meeting.

Photos by Sean Belk/Signal Tribune

Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson (left) recognizes Dave Slater, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Signal Hill Petroleum, and Stefanie Gillet, communications specialist for Signal Hill Petroleum for being a sponsor headliner sponsor of the City’s 2014 Concert in the Park series during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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likely to help themselves and get the services they need, Rocchi said, adding that the police department has two officers who make up the department’s quality-of-life team, used to intervene in such situations.

During a question-and-answer portion of the forum, downtown Long Beach resident and real-estate agent Mike Dunfee asked whether Long Beach is “creating demand” by providing such a large system of resources for the homeless. However, Paul Barry of MHA noted that the homeless in Long Beach have existed before the services were set in place.

Giovanna Ferraro, downtown resident and owner of Groundwork Fitness, who said she has seen an increase in fights and violence caused by the homeless, asked what the public can do to address the homeless issue in Long Beach.

In response, Rocchi said the public should educate the homeless and panhandlers by giving them the City’s resource guide rather than giving them money.

“We kind of look at it as a hand up rather than a hand-out,” Rocchi said. “We want to get our homeless population into services.

We want to get them reintegrated into society, which is a very complex process.”

In addition, Price said the City of Long Beach continues to work with the County of Los Angeles and other cities in the region to increase capacity for providing assistance to the homeless. She also noted that more affordable housing in the area is needed.

“We do a lot of regional work to build capacity in other cities as well,” she said.

“We are not an island here in Long Beach…

There’s a big capacity being built in the region that’s going to [fight] the homelessness we’re experiencing here in Long Beach.” ß

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Successor agency action The Council, acting as the Successor Agency to the former Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency, adopted the agency’s Fiscal Year (FY) 14-15b recognized obligation payment schedule (ROPS), covering a six-month time period from Jan. 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015. The anticipated total in expenditures for the ROPS is more than $6.3 million, which includes more than $5.7 million in bond payments, $134,400 in project costs and $210,000 in administrative costs.

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Also in closed session, the Council discussed the status of the ongoing litigation between the City and the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) regarding allegations brought by Signal Hill and several other cities, including Cerritos, that the water agency didn’t comply with Proposition 218 when raising its replenishment assessment rates. City Attorney David Aleshire said a court-mediation session was set to begin this week, and legal counsel gave the Council direction on how the City would proceed. The Council also discussed labor negotiations with the Signal Hill Employees Association, but no reportable action was taken.

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TST4739 / 2014 248792 FiCTiTiouS BuSiNESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: DEEP SEA MARINE SERVICES, 4383 Adenmoor Ave. , Lakewood, CA 90713. Registrant: PAUL THOMAS DIMEO JR., 4383 Adenmoor Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Paul Thomas Dimeo Jr. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 3, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: September 12, 19, 26, & October 3, 2014.

TST4740 / 2014 249926 FiCTiTiouS BuSiNESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: LB MISSION MOTOR, 1481 E. 28th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: ALEx STYLE AND SPEED, INC., 1481 E. 28th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Yuji Kawakami, 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 September 4, 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: September 12, 19, 26, & October 3, 2014.

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TST4742 / 2014 250106 FiCTiTiouS BuSiNESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: PHAM NGUYEN PHAM, 1918 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018. Registrants: 1.

VINH VAN PHAM, 2. LEDUNG THI NGUYEN, 8725 Clarinda Ave., Pico Rivera, CA 90660, 3. THANH AN PHAM, 8591 Crockett Cir., Westminster, CA 92683. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Vinh Van Pham. 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 September 4, 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: September 12, 19, 26, & October 3, 2014.

TST4743 / Case No. BS150985 oRDER To SHoW CAuSE FoR CHANGE oF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 111 North Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

PETITION OF Heather Michelle Blanchard.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner HEATHER MICHELLE BLANCHARD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: HEATHER MICHELE BLANCHARD, to Proposed Name: HEATHER KATHERINE DANIELS. 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: July 9, 2015; Time: 10:00 am.; Dept. 20 , Room 310. 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: September 12, 18, 26, & October 3, 2014. ___//ss//___ Kevin C. Brazile, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: September 8, 2014

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Ordinance No. 2014-09-1472 was introduced at a regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council on September 2, 2014, and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, September 16, 2014. A summary of the ordinance is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING zONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 14-03, A REQUEST TO AMEND “SP-17, CRESCENT SQUARE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN,” FOR TExT UPDATES CORRESPONDING TO REVISED SITE PLAN, FLOOR PLANS, AND ELEVATIONS AYES: NOES:

ABSENT:

The ordinance was adopted by the following vote:

Mayor Edward H.J. Wilson, Vice Mayor Larry Forester, Council Members Tina L. Hansen, Michael J. Noll, Lori Y. Woods

ABSTAIN:

None

None None

Pursuant to Signal Hill City Charter Section 315, this ordinance shall become effective thirty days from and after the date of its adoption by the City Council. A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available in the City Clerk’s Office.

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Published in the Signal-Tribune newspaper on September 19, 2014.

Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on September 19, 2014.

TST4744 / 2014 256384 FiCTiTiouS BuSiNESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: HARMONY, A BOUTIQUE SALON, 3386 Orange Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrants: 1. BARBARA BRADY, 2.

SHANDA ALDANA, 425 Grand Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Barbara Brady. 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 September 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: September 12, 19, 26, & October 3, 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

SEpTEmbEr 19, 2014

Public Auction Notice (R&TC 3702) Of Sale Of Tax-Defaulted Property Subject To The Power Of Sale (Sale No. 2014A)

Whereas, on June 17, 2014, I, MARK J. SALADINO, Treasurer and Tax Collector, was directed by the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County, State of California, to sell at public auction certain taxdefaulted properties which are Subject to the Power of Sale. Public notice is hereby given that unless said properties are redeemed prior thereto, I will, on Monday, October 20, 2014, and Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. at the Fairplex Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue, Building 5, Pomona, California, offer for sale and sell said properties at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check in lawful money of the United States for not less than the minimum bid. If no bids are received on a parcel, it will be re-offered at the end of the public auction at a reduced minimum price.

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Following the public auction, unless redeemed prior thereto, I will re-offer for sale and sell unimproved properties that the end the public remain unsold atDEP OF T THE DEPARTMENT ARTofMEN HE auction beginning Monday, November 17, TREASURER AND TAX T RE A S URER AND X 2014, at 10:00 a.m. (PT) and will run con-TA COLLECTOR COLLEC TOR November 19, tinuously until Wednesday, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. (PT) at online auction at www.bid4assets.com/losangeles.

TST4731 / 2014 240880 Divided Notice of Di vided Publication Publication FiCTiTiouS BuSiNESS NAME NOTICE DIVIDED NOT ICE OF DIVID ED PUBLICATION PUBLIC TION OF STATEMENT bidders should Aobtain Prospective The following person is doing busi- detailed THE PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT T HE PROPER AXsale DEF AUthe LT informationTY of T this from ness as: CIRCLE CENTER OF County Treasurer and Tax (DELINQUENT) (DELINQUE NTCollector. ) LIST LIST Preregistration and a $5,000 deposit in the DESIGN, 6935 Coachella Ave., Made pursuant pur suant to Section Section 3371, 3371, Revenue Revenue Long Beach, CA 90805. Registrant: form of cash, cashier's check or bank Taxation Codee and Taxatio n Cod ERIC SOLIS, 6935 Coachella Ave., issued money order is required at the Long Beach, CA 90805. This busi- time of registration. No personal checks, or s business Sections 33811 checks Purstwo-party uant to checks Section Pursuant 338 tthrough hrougwill h 33385, 385, ness is conducted by: an Individual. be accepted for registration. Registration Revenue Taxation the Notice Revewill nube e from aand nd 8:00 Ta xa.m. ationto Code, t he Noti ce of I declare that all information in this 5:00 p.m., beginPower Selll Tax Defaulted Sel Defaul15, ted 2014, Property n and statement is true and correct.

September at the iin ningtoMonday, Signed: Eric Solis. The registrant Treasurer and County, Tax Collector's for Los Angeles California, Angeles Co unty, State ofOffice Cal ifornia, atvi225 Street, has begun to transact business has been divided andd Hill distributed various has located been di dedNorth an di stri butedRoom to va rious 130, Los Angeles, California, and will end under the fictitious business name newspapers general circulation published newsFriday, papersOctober of ge n3,er2014, al ci rcu l at i on publ i sh ed iinn at 5:00 p.m. or names listed herein. The regisappears the County.

County. A portion the portion of the the list list appea rs iinn trant began using this fictitious busiis sold, parties of interest, eachIfofthesuch suproperty ch nnewspapers. ewspapers. ness name on August 25, 2014. as defined by Section 4675 of the RevThis statement was filed with the enue and Taxation Code, have a right to I, Mark Saladino, Angeles Salwith adinthe o, County Coun ty forofany LosproAngeles county clerk of Los Angeles County claim County file aJ. Tax C Collector, California, certify ollector, of which Cali forn fy that: on August 25, 2014. NOTICE: This from State the sale, areia, in certi excess ceeds fictitious business name statement of the liens and costs required to be paid proceeds. from expires five years from the date it Notice is hereby given properties Notice is the hereby gi venIftthat hexcess at tthe he proceeds real prope rties result from the sale, notice will be given was filed in the office of the county listed below declared in default listedto be l ow were decl ared to be i n tax de fault parties of interest, pursuant to law. clerk. A new fictitious business at 12:01 a.m. a.m. oonn JJuly uly 1, 2012, 2012redemption, , by operation operation of All information concerning name statement must be filed prior provided the right to redeem has not prelaw. default law. The The declaration declaration of defa ult was due to to that date. The filing of this state- viously been terminated, will upon non-payment non-payment of the the total total amount due due for for the ment does not of itself authorize the request be furnished by MARK J. SALtaxes, assessments, and other charges tax es , assess me n ts, a nd ot h er c h arges llevied evied use in this state of a fictitious busi- ADINO, Treasurer and Tax Collector. in thee 2011-2012 weree a llien in th 2011-2012 ttax ax year tthat hat wer ien oonn ness name in violation of the rights to law, if redemption of the reall property. which the listed liAccording sted rea Property uupon pothe nw hich a of another under federal, state, or property is teme not made by the close of nbusicommon law (see section 14411 et nuisance lien has been recorded nuisaness nceonaabatement ba n t l i en h as bee re co rded the last business day prior to the seq., Business and Professions and non-residential commercial shall and first no n-day resiofdeauction, ntial commerci a l property sh all Friday October 17, Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: be su subject sale remain unpaidd bjectatto5:00 salp.m., e iiff the ththe e taxes remai n unpai 2014, property will be August 29, & September 5, 12, 19, sale. If the is not afteroffered three If property the threeforyears. the 2011-2012 2011 -20sold 12 ttaxes axes 2014. at the public auction, the right of redemp-

remain unpaid remaition n will un previve aid after JJune une 30, 2015, tthe he and remain until Friday, property will subject sale public wi ll be su bj ect to sal e at p u bl ic November 14, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. If the TST4736 / 2014 244414 auction Alll oth other that ctiproperty on iinn 2016.

Al erby property th at is not redeemed Friday, FiCTiTiouS BuSiNESS NAME au 2014, J at 5:0030, p.m., it willwi remains unpaid June willll be remaiNovember ns un pai14, d after une 2017, STATEMENT be scheduled for the follow-up online bject p subject to sale public auction in 2018.

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Th The following person is doing busiauction as indicated above. ness as: RCO REAL ESTATE, 752 name of the the assessee assess sessee aand nd tthe he to tal tax ich name total tax,, wh which Daisy Ave., Long Beach, CA was The du oonn JJune une 30,Identification 2012, for tthe hNumber e 2011 -12 tax duee Assessor's 2011-12 90813. Registrant: ORLANDO this publication to the year,(AIN) iiss shown sin how n opposi te tthe hrefers e parcel nu mber. opposite number.

HISQUIERDO, 752 Daisy Ave., Assessor's Map Book, the Map Page, Tax d e fa u l ted real property may be red ee med defaulted redeemed Long Beach, CA 90813. This busi- and the individual Parcel Number on the payme nt ofIf aall alchange l un paiind thetaxes an

by Map payment unpaid andd Page.

AIN ness is conducted by: an Individassessme nts,bothtoge ther wi th tthe he ad assessments, together with additional occurred, prior and current AINs areditional ual. I declare that all information in explanation of bed the parcel penalshown. ties an as pres cri by llaw, aw, or iitt penalties anddAnfees prescribed this statement is true and correct. numbering system and the maps referred bearepai d under a n i n stal l men t pl an of may to paid an installment plan Signed: Orlando Hisquierdo. The available from the Office of the registrant has not begun to transredemp tion. located at 500 West Temple redemption.

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act business under the fictitious Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, Califorbusiness name or names listed 90012.

All information innia formati on cconcerning oncerning rredemption edemption of tax tax-herein. This statement was filed defa uAllist tedexplaining propertythewi ll be fu rn i sh e d, u po n defaulted will furnished, upon abbreviations used in with the county clerk of Los Angere quest, by Mark J. Sal adino, Treas urer aand nd request, Saladino, Treasurer les County on August 28, 2014. this publication is on file in the Office of and North Tax Collector, 225 Tax the ColTreasurer lector, 225 Hi Los Collector, Hillll Street, NOTICE: This fictitious business North Hill forn Street, Room 130, Los AngeAn gel es, Cali ia 90012, 1(88 8) 807 -2111 or Angeles, California 1(888) 807-2111 name statement expires five years les, California 90012, or telephone 1(213) 1(213) 9742111.

974-2111. from the date it was filed in the 974-2045. office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement I certify under penalty perjury that ppenalty enaltyof of perj ury the tthat hat tthe he I certify certi fy under perjury foregoing is correct. E Executed must be filed prior to that date. aand ndand correct. xecuted at Los fore goi ng iiss tr uetrue foregoing true Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 26, The filing of this statement does Angel es, California California on A ugust 14, 20 14.

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NOTICE OF DIVID NOTICE DIVIDED ED PUBLICATION PUBLIC ATION OF assessment DEFAULTED I N 2012 FOR TA X ES, IN TAXES, JECT TO THE POWER OF SALE(SALE Pursuant to Sections 3381, THE PROPER THE PROPERTY TAX TY T A3702, X DEFAULT DEFA ULT and ASSESSMENTS SESSMENTS A ND 0THER CH ARGES AND CHARGES NO. 2014A) 3382, Revenue and Taxation (DELINQUENT) LIST (DELINQUE NT) LI ST Code, the FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012.

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ASSAIN ESSOR'S IDE NMORA,JOSE TIFIC TION ASSESSOR'S IDENTIFICATION 4982 7211-025-032 S pur Made pursuant toTax Section suantof Sectio n 3371, 3371, Revenue Re venue AMOUNT OF DELINQUENCY DELINQUENC Y ASAOF THIS Notice of Sale Defaulted Property Taxation Code and Power Taxatio n e in and for NUMBERING PUBLICATION BE W .AN ATION BELOW. AND SANTILLAN,MARIA DLO LOCATION Subject to the ofCod Sale SISCYLISTED ING S7217 TEM EXPL SYSTEM EXPLANATION BONE Y ARD LL 01 8 046 $1,1 80.

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Jessica Casey has lived in Long Beach for the last 15 years– 12 near downtown and three in the eastern part of the city. She and her husband Scott started biking all over the city because of a lack of parking spaces in the Alamitos Beach area. She said biking in Long Beach is not as dangerous as most people think.

“As long as everyone is paying attention to the road– not texting, on the phone or otherwise distracted– we can all make it a lot safer for all road users,” Casey said. “Sure, I still encounter some drivers that honk or pass too closely, but overall, with the amount that I ride back and forth to work, it’s a pretty rare occasion. I would have to say that in the 15 years of living and biking all over Long Beach, there have really been only a handful of dangerous situations I’ve encountered, and a lot of that has to do with the lack of education for motorists and bicyclist on where bikes are allowed to be to safely travel on the road.”

She said that probably the most dangerous situation she has to face during her commute is passing by two schools where the bike lane turns into a “crazy drop-off zone” with cars moving in and out of the bike lane to get the children to school in time.

“Sometimes the parents even stop in the traffic lane [and] let the kids out there, which means they are opening the door right in front of me in the bike lane,” she said.

“In that situation, I’ve learned the bike lane is no longer a safe place for me to be, and I bike in the center of the traffic lane, where I am more visible.”

Part of her common-sense approach may be attributed to a bike-safety class she discovered through a local organization.

“Through my association with the Long Beach Cyclists, I found out about and took the League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills 101 course,” Casey said. “It really helped me become more comfortable riding around the city, teaching me the rules of the road and how to deal with certain situations in traffic. With that experience and knowledge from the class, over the years, I was biking more and driving less. Three years ago, I got rid of my car and traded it for a bicycle through New Belgium Brewery’s Tour de Fat– a traveling festival that raises money for local bicycle advocacy groups. Nowadays, my husband and I both commute to work by bicycle from east Long Beach to Bixby Knolls.”

Casey said that she and her husband found biking to places in Long Beach to be more convenient and enjoyable than driving and that those trips became so frequent, it was an automatic decision for them to ride their bikes every-

where.

She said she hopes the new law will help motorists be more aware of bicyclists on the road and that it will ultimately help everyone safely arrive at their destinations.

“It’s important for motorists to remember that bicyclists need that extra buffer zone to safely avoid hazards on the road and that it can be dangerous for both parties to pass too closely,” she said. “The minimum distance of three feet is good. Allowing for more space is great, and an even better thing to do is taking the time to slow down and, when it’s safe, change lanes to pass the person on the bicycle. It’s important for everyone to be aware that bicyclists have the same rights to the road as motorists. Hopefully, with the implementation of this law, they’ll begin to understand why a bicyclist is riding in the middle of the lane–the lane is too narrow to safely share side-by-side, avoiding debris, the door-zone, or other hazards– and hopefully have the patience to slow down and go around. You may not personally know the person on the bicycle that’s momentarily slowing down traffic, but someone does. I am someone’s wife, someone’s daughter, someone’s sister, and someone’s friend that rides a bicycle.”

However, Casey warns that those pedaling need to follow the

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rules of the road as if they Safety tips for drivers and bike-riders themselves are behind the Hundreds of bicyclists are killed and many more are injured nationwide wheel. each year, but many of these injuries and deaths are preventable, according “Riding a bicycle is to the Signal Hill Police Department, who provided the following safety tips not a free pass to ride for following the new three-feet passing law while driving a car or riding a wherever and however you want,” she said. bike.

“Educating bicyclists on the importance of followmotorists: ing the rules of the road– Slow down near bicyclists stopping at stop Pay attention and avoid driving distractions signs/lights, riding in the Look for bicyclists before opening a car door same direction as Be aware of oncoming bicyclists when making a left turn traffic–is a big deal.

Check blind spot for bicyclists before turning right While biking to work and all over Long Beach, I see bicyclists: way too many bicyclists Ride with the flow of traffic, not against it riding the wrong way on Ride with a white front light and red rear light at night streets, riding with headBe visible. Do not hug the curb and ride in a straight line phones on and riding too Stop at red lights and stop signs close to the curb or Ride three to five feet to the left of parked cars to avoid opening doors parked cars in the door Be predictable and use hand signals zone.”

She said these bikeTo learn more about bike and pedestrian safety, visit AAA.com/safetytips . riders set a bad example, add fuel to the ongoing car-versus-bike animosity and should be alert to what is going on around them– that it’s for their own well being to ride in a safe, predictable manner.

“Bicyclists and motorists alike– be patient, be courteous, be safe,” she said. “Hopefully motorists will begin to see bicyclists as other slow-moving traffic on the road, slowing to pass when it’s safe for everyone.” ß

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