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Input sought for design of new Houghton Park Community Center in north Long Beach

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Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson (far right) and Police Chief Michael Langston introduce Jeffrey Laabs (far left), a new Signal Hill police officer, during the Signal Hill City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Signal Hill Council denies city staff ’s request to consolidate polling places

Sean Belk Staff Writer

Signal Hill’s registered voters will continue to have the option of voting at one of three polling places during municipal elections.

The City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7 denied a request from city staff to consolidate the three locations into one central neighborhood voting center (NVC) that was planned for the Signal Hill Park Community Center.

City staff proposed consolidating the polling places because of a reported low voter turnout and increase in vote-by-mail ballots, adding that it would have saved costs and staff time and made it easier for voters to locate where to cast ballots.

Councilmembers, however, said the change would have further limited voting access, which is a fundamental right of all citizens.

“I didn’t like us consolidating the polling places in the past and the precincts, but we did, “ said Mayor Ed Wilson. “At this point, I don’t want to see further consolidation. I’d prefer to see expansion, but I know that’s hard to do. Voting is such a fundamental right, and it’s something that I take real personal, and I just don’t want to see people feeling that they’re left out of the process.”

Instead, after discussion about the issue, the Council directed staff to reconfigure the polling locations for the March 4, 2015 municipal election to make the locations more “geographically dispersed” for voters.

It was brought up that, during previous city elections, residents in the north end of the city have not had their own polling place in their precinct and have had to vote in either a location in Long Beach or on the east side of Signal Hill.

City Manager Ken Farfsing recommended that, for the next municipal election, the City make voting available at the Signal Hill Park Community Center, the Discovery Well Park Community Center and Burroughs Elementary School, for north-end residents, if permitted by the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD).

While the original proposal by staff was shot down, some councilmembers said they liked the idea of making polling places less confusing for voters.

“I think the concept of what you’re trying to do is good for the residents because a lot of people get confused,” said Councilmember Michael Noll, who said that the school should be made available for voters in the north end and west side of the city.

Signal Hill Deputy City Manager Becky Burleson said that for the upcoming Nov. 4 election, LBUSD is permitting voting at Burroughs Elementary School, which was closed down a few years ago at 1260 E. 33rd St. Burleson said she would contact the school district to see if the site is available for future elections. see COUNCIL page 12

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Residents will soon have a chance to weigh in on the design of a new community center at Houghton Park in north Long Beach.

City officials say the project, which may include preserving historical aspects of the facility, is expected to cost about $10 million.

Sean Belk Staff Writer

In the early 1920s, heirs of Col. Sherman Otis Houghton, a famed landowner and early American pioneer who was elected to the United States Congress after serving in the Civil War, donated three acres of a family farm to the City to build a park in north Long Beach.

At Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street, Houghton Park was built as a “park of the people,” with recreational programs, baseball fields and a “clubhouse,” said north Long Beach historian and realtor Sue Vanzant.

Today, the park still teems with activity, but the more than 80-year-old clubhouse, now called the Houghton Park Community Center, at 6301 Myrtle Ave., has been left in disrepair and is in need of an upgrade, she said.

“We’re bursting at the seams,” Vanzant said, adding that north Long Beach now has a population of more than 90,000 people. “[The community center] is so well used, but the City has not well maintained it. So, in order to serve the citizens better, we’re trying to build a new clubhouse.”

Last month, a project to rebuild the community center moved forward as the Long

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At the Long Beach City Council meeting on Sept. 23, 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson said his office and the selected firm would start reaching out to the community for input on the design at neighborhood meetings.

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opening up the process and starting the design.”

Ted Williams, a spokesperson for Richardson’s office, said in a phone interview with the Signal Tribune that community outreach would begin, at the latest,

by November.

Throughout the decades, Houghton Park, located next to Jordan High School, has served as a site for sports, family picnics and cultural events while the community center is utilized year-round for neighborhood meetings and youth, adult and senior programs.

In the 1950s, additions were made to the community center,

2 SIGNAL TRIBUNE Longfellow Elementary’s PTA receives national recognition for improved family engagement

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Longfellow Elementary School has earned the distinction of being a National PTA School of Excellence for its programs that have helped build and strengthen family-school partnerships.

During a ceremony at the Bixby Knolls school on the morning of Friday, Oct. 3, various dignitaries, representing the local council district up to the United States Congress, addressed the student body and staff to congratulate them on the honor.

U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D–47th District) was among those at the event to commend the school’s staff, students and families.

“I’m just here to really congratulate the PTA, which is all the parents, for working so closely with the teachers here and the administration to make sure that your education is tops,” Lowenthal told the pupils. “I represent you in the Congress of the United States. It’s across the entire country.

There are millions and millions of students like yourselves, and you are in the top 170 schools in the United States that have become Schools of Excellence, and, in California, in the

top four schools.”

Lowenthal then presented a certificate of recognition to the school, as well as a special gift that drew enthusiastic gasps from the students.

“Because you’re so great,” Lowenthal said, “this is a flag– that’s going to fly here– that flew over the Capital of the United States.”

Others in attendance at the ceremony were: Heather Morrison, communications deputy for 8th District Councilmember Al Austin’s office; 7th District Councilmember Roberto Uranga; District 1 School Board Member Megan Kerr; Long Beach Unified School District Superintendent Christopher Steinhauser; School Board President Diana Craighead; District 3 School Board Member John McGinnis; and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.

Jeff Price, vice president of membership for the Longfellow PTA, emphasized unity between the various members of the school. “Together, we are stronger,” Price said, as he addressed the student body. “Our PTA does whatever we can to reach out to our community, our parents and our families to get involved, to come to school, to be active participants in your

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During a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 3, United States Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D–47th District) presents a certificate of recognition to: Jeff Price, vice president of membership for the Longfellow PTA; Laurie Murrin, Longfellow principal; and Naomie Worrell-Tate, Longfellow PTA president. Lowenthal also presented the school with a U.S. flag that had been displayed in Washington, DC.

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Representing various levels of government and education, numerous dignitaries were in attendance at Longfellow Elementary’s recognition ceremony on Friday, Oct. 3, including: Heather Morrison, communications deputy for 8th District Councilmember Al Austin’s office; 7th District Councilmember Roberto Uranga; District 1 School Board Member Megan Kerr; Long Beach Unified School District Superintendent Christopher Steinhauser; School Board President Diana Craighead; District 3 School Board Member John McGinnis; U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D–47th District); and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.

education. So, just to let you know how special this is, there are over 23,000 PTA units in the United States. Only 170 received this recognition. So, that’s less than 1 percent of all PTAs. And, in California, we’re only one of four, so you should all be very proud of yourselves. I’m so proud of you.”

Price then introduced Mayor Garcia, who opened his remarks by focusing attention on family involvement.

“It’s really important the first thing that we do, for winning this award for all of you, is to give a big round of applause to all of your parents and teachers and families.

Give them a big round of applause,” Garcia said. “If it wasn’t for all their hard work in working with your teachers and all the leadership of the school and here in the district, this would not be possible. I know we also have a lot of the parents here from the PTA. Thank you all very much for the hard work.”

Two of the school-wide familyengagement programs Longfellow’s PTA has implemented that helped them earn the award are the “PTA Family Reading Experience, Powered by Kindle” and “Reading At Home.” The programs give families the tools to help improve

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–Congressmember Alan Lowenthal to the students at Longfellow Elementary reading skills for students between kindergarten and 5th grade, according to a press release from the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD).

Another project is Longfellow’s efforts to reduce waste while educating students about the positive effects of recycling. This program earned Longfellow a National Green Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education two years ago.

The school also offers a uniform exchange, which encourages re-use and provides parents and community members the opportunity to share or trade gently used school clothes.

“The second you step onto the campus of Longfellow Elementary, it is evident that there is a longstanding and impactful partnership between Longfellow Elementary, its PTA and the community of California Heights and Bixby Knolls,” said Naomie Worrell-Tate, president of Longfellow Elementary PTA, in the LBUSD press release.

“Longfellow is truly a unique

school with an outpouring of support that is vital to the overall wellbeing of our students. Through our PTA programs and events, we are very successful in sustaining a positive school environment for almost 1,100 students year after year.”

Otha Thornton, president of National PTA, said the partnership between the school and its PTA is a true example of what can be accomplished when schools and families work together. “Longfellow Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary PTA have put strong practices into place that involve families in the life of the school, and we are pleased to recognize them as a National PTA School of Excellence,” Thornton said.

National PTA launched its National PTA School of Excellence program to help strengthen familyschool partnerships across the country and effect measurable progress in the areas of education, health and safety, and arts and cultural exploration, according to LBUSD. To be recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence, PTAs evaluate their current family engagement methods and submit a goal for improvement that families, teachers and administrators have devised together.

They improve upon their engagement strategies throughout the school year, while focusing on their goal.

For more information about the National PTA School of Excellence program, visit PTA.org/excellence . ß

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Suspects apprehended aer stealing bicycles, brandishing knife in Los Cerritos neighborhood

Sean Belk Staff Writer

Three male suspects were taken into custody on Sunday, Oct. 5 after allegedly stealing bicycles from two male victims in the Los Cerritos neighborhood. One of the suspects had brandished a knife.

According to a statement provided by the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) to the Signal Tribune, police responded to a street robbery at approximately 7pm last Sunday that occurred near Pacific Avenue and Country Club Drive.

Two male adult victims had their bicycles stolen from them by three male subjects, and one of the subjects was armed with

a knife and threatened the victims, according to LBPD. The arriving officers observed the suspects flee the area, and a foot pursuit ensued. Two suspects were taken into custody near San Antonio Drive and Pine Avenue.

With the assistance of a helicopter and a K-9, the third suspect was found hiding in the back yard of a residence in the 4100 block of Pacific Avenue and was taken into custody.

The suspects were 21, 19 and 15 years old, according to LBPD. The bicycles were recovered and returned to the victims.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the LBPD Robbery Detail at (562) 570-7464.

LB City Council moves forward to name 6th-district park aer NAACP

The Long Beach City Council approved 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews’s agenda item this week requesting the Council consider naming a park in his district the NAACP Freedom Park, according to Andrews’s office. The item will now move forward to the Housing and Neighbors Committee, as well as the Parks and Recreation Commission.

“This is a great undertaking, and I truly appreciate my colleagues support on this item,” Andrews said. “It justly proves that Long Beach’s strongest asset is its diversity.”

The six-acre park, located at 2300 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., was acquired by the City of Long Beach in 2007. Renovations to the park completed in February 2012 include a bike path, mini-park and parking lot. The funding to purchase and renovate the park came from 2005 RDA bonds, as well as other state and federal bonds, according to Andrews’s office.

The legislative item was coauthored by Councilmembers Patrick O’Donnell and Suzie Price.

For more information, call Andrews’s office at (562) 570-6816.

Source: Andrews’s office

LB City Prosecutor’s Office receives Department of Justice grant

The Long Beach City Prosecutor’s Office has been selected to receive a $203,000 federal grant for its efforts to combat gang crime in Long Beach. The grant was awarded by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

“Long Beach is making progress in the fight against criminal street gangs, but there is more we can do,” said City Prosecutor Doug Haubert. “We work closely with Chief Jim McDonnell and Long Beach Police to suppress gang activity, but this grant will give us additional tools against gangs. Hopefully, we can keep kids from joining gangs in the first place.”

The DOJ award, the largest single grant the Long Beach City Prosecutor’s Office has received, is earmarked to support the office’s Gang Prevention Strategy, recognized in 2013 by Neighborhoods USA as one of America’s “Best Neighborhood Programs.”

The DOJ grant award announcement states: “In 2010, the City Prosecutor’s Office set a course considered unique for prosecutors that focused on community-based intervention efforts to help prevent crime before it happens. The result was a three-part Gang Prevention Strategy that has forged community partnerships many thought were not possible and earned national recognition.”

In May 2014, the Long Beach City Council adopted the Safe Long Beach Violence Prevention Plan that calls for public and private agencies to collaborate on crime suppression and intervention strategies. The new DOJ grant will give the city prosecutor more resources while furthering the collaborative efforts of Safe Long Beach.

Source: City of LB

Rep. Lowenthal bill to create national freight program to rebuild crumbling infrastructure

U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D–47th District) has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening America’s economic competitiveness by providing a dedicated revenue source to invest in the national freight infrastructure, according to Lowenthal’s office.

The bill, H.R.5624, Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act, would dedicate roughly $8 billion a year to freight-related infrastructure projects throughout the nation, with a focus on intermodal projects and projects that help relieve the bottlenecks in the freight transportation system.

The bill creates two freight specific grant programs. The first is a formula system, in which each state would receive funds each year based on the amount of existing freight infrastructure within the state. To be eligible, states must develop comprehensive State Freight Plans. They must also have, or form, State Freight Advisory Committees, as encouraged under MAP-21, the federal highway authorization enacted in 2012. Under the formula mechanism, states can also create partnerships to receive funding for multi-state plans.

A second funding mechanism is a competitive grant program that would be open to all local, regional, and state governments.

The freight programs would be funded through a national 1-percent waybill fee on the transportation cost of goods. To ensure that these user fees will be dedicated to building our nation’s freight infrastructure, the bill establishes the Freight Transportation Infrastructure Trust Fund which will prevent the funds from being diverted for other purposes.

In addition, the state freight plans will contain environmental goals and strategies developed by state freight advisory committee members; providing a path for freight projects to address and reduce the environmental and community impacts of goods movement.

“The movement of goods is one of the most important economic engines in our nation,” Lowenthal said. “The infrastructure this engine depends on is crumbling, and we must fix it, make it stronger, and make it better. My bill would do this while also taking action to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts that are the unintended consequence of goods movement. We can create a cleaner economic engine.”

Sustained investment at the $8-billion level is necessary to address a growing backlog of infrastructure needs to support our economy, Lowenthal said. According to a new report by the National Association of Manufacturers, “the United States is stuck in a decade-long period of decline in overall infrastructure capital spending that will eventually harm job creation, future productivity and global competitiveness.”

“Congressman Lowenthal’s bill has added a significant piece to the freight dialogue,” said Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) President and Executive Director Leslie Blakey. “Each day, our nation’s freight infrastructure needs to grow, and a strategic campaign of public investment is needed. I applaud the Congressman for proposing both an investment plan as well as a revenue generation strategy.”

Source: Rep. Lowenthal’s office

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...ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE What Rummage sale Who California Heights United Methodist Church When Saturday, Oct. 11 from 8am to 3pm Where 3759 Orange Ave. More Info For more information, visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.

PLAY A GAME, GIVE BACK What Casino Night fundraiser Who Haven’s Heart When Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7pm to midnight Where Skylinks Golf Course, 4800 East Wardlow Rd. More Info The event includes casino-style table games, live and silent auctions and a prize raffle using tickets purchased with game winnings. All proceeds go to Haven’s Heart, which provides counseling support, in-kind items and cash grants to families struggling to care for chronically ill children at home with a life threatening illness. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Call (562) 426-7500 ext. 308. Or email arcelia.reynoso@havenhealth.com .

ARTISTS ON TOUR What Long Beach Open Studio Tour Who Local artists When Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12 from noon to 5pm Where Various art studios More Info Local artists will open their studios to the public in celebration of October is Arts Month. Twenty-five art studios in four distinct hubs will welcome visitors to the spaces where they create art. The four hubs are located in Wrigley to the west, California Heights/Bixby to the north, Belmont Heights to the south and El Dorado Park area to the east. A list of participating artists and a tour map are available at lbopenstudiotours.com .

THROW IT AWAY What Signal Hill fall community cleanup event Who The City of Signal Hill and Signal Hill Disposal (EDCO) When Monday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 18 More Info The free bulk-item collection event provides a way for residents to dispose of old furniture, mattresses, water heaters and broken appliances.

Cleanup staff will not remove hazardous or universal waste. Items will be collected during residents’ normal trash-collection times. Call (562) 989-7351.

GET A BITE TO EAT What Monthly meeting Who Bixby Knolls Supper Club When Monday Oct. 13 at 6:30pm Where The Factory, 4020 Atlantic Ave. More Info The monthly program features a chance for residents to try dinner at different restaurants and eateries in the Bixby Knolls area. RSVP by emailing supperclub@bixbyknollsinfo.com .

READ MY LIPS What Free lip-reading classes Who The Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter When Oct.15, 22, and 29 from 9:30am to11:30am and 13, 20, and 27 from 10am to noon Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. in Lakewood More Info Beginning lessons are repeated each January but beginners are welcome at any time. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS What Special neighborhood meeting Who The Long Beach Central Project Area Council, Inc. (LBCPAC) When Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6pm Where I Love Vegan restaurant, 2264 Pacific Ave. More Info LBCPAC will host a presentation on the former redevelopment and city-owned properties by Mike Conway, City of Long Beach director of economic and property development. There will also be a presentation on the City’s medical marijuana ordinance. Call LBCPAC President Annie Greenfeld at (562) 225-9462.

WETLANDS TALK What SEADIP community meeting Who 4th District Long Beach Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell and 5th District Long Beach Councilmember Stacy Mungo When Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7pm Where Ecco’s Pizza, 2123 N. Bellflower Blvd.

More Info The public is invited to attend a Southeast Area Development Improvement Plan (SEADIP) community meeting that will feature a presentation, including an overview of the southeast area and project proposals. Call (562) 570-6918.

POLITICAL PREMIERE What Long Beach premiere of documentary Pay 2 Play Who The Yes We Can Democratic Club and the CSULB College Democrats When Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6:30pm Where CSULB University Theatre More Info The film presents the corrupting influence of money in politics and presents activities and strategies to reverse this trend. Featured are Robert Reich, Marianne Williamson, Noam Chomsky, Van Jones, John Nichols and Thom Hartmann. The box office opens at 5:30p.m Parking is available in Lot 7 off West Campus Drive. General admission is $5.

FILM ON THE ROOFTOP What Free outdoor rooftop screening of Tim Burton’s movie Big Fish Who The Frida Cinema and Musical Theatre West When Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7pm Where Rooftop of the Long Beach Arena parking structure in downtown Long Beach More Info The film is being screened in anticipation of Musical Theatre West’s West Coast premiere of the Broadway musical Big Fish. Attendees are encouraged to bring low-back chairs or blankets. Food and picnic baskets are welcome. Parking is $10 per car. Visit thefridacinema.org or musical.org .

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Last weekend we had a little party to celebrate my mother’s 95th birthday. Mom, wanting to scale down the hoopla (compared to the 125plus guests for her 90th birthday party) insisted we keep the invitee list below 30 peoby Neena Strichart ple this time. Her wish was my command.

Having such an intimate crowd allowed for a relaxing lunch, and it gave Mom and the other attendees a chance to have some nice individual conversations.

Besides featuring a slideshow of Mom’s pictures through the years, and passing around a book that was created five years ago by local memoirist/author Rachael Rifkin telling of Mom’s life (and all four husbands), I wanted to do something fun to involve all those in attendance. Drawing on my childhood experience, I chose to play a game I called Truth or Trivia with our guests. Picking one person at a

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time, I asked if he or she wanted to tell a true story about Mom or take a guess at a trivia question. I made a list of trivia questions regarding Mom’s natural hair color, middle name, shoe size, place of birth, etc. Most all those playing chose to tell a story about her rather than to try and guess at one of the trivia questions. I am so glad they did.

Having them tell Mom face-to-face how much she means to them as their grandma, great-grandma, aunt, stepmother or friend meant more to her than any presents could have. Some told stories that involved situations that happened more than 30 years ago. Others told more recent tales of times they have spent with her.

All in all, it was an entertaining and emotional game.

This past week, I have wondered if I could or should have done anything different to make the party more special. I think not. Giving Mom’s loved ones a chance to share their thoughts of her face-to face, rather than wait and share them with others down the road at her memorial service, was in itself a precious gift.

I’m not trying to be morbid but rather attempting to tell it as I see it. With this in mind, I remind you, our gentle readers, please tell those you love how you feel about them now, while you can. Life is fleeting– tempus fugit.

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The impact of mega container vessels on U.S. port authorities: evolution of container-ship size The average size of container vessels calling U.S. ports has grown considerably over the past five years, and the trend towards even larger vessels is expected to continue in the years to come. According to Drewery Maritime Consultants (Solomon 2014), an estimated 42 percent of current ship orders are for vessels exceeding 12,000 TEU (20-foot-equivalent unit).

A review of the average size of vessels since 1980 shows a steady upward trend up until 2010, when the growth in average vessel size outpaced the historical growth in vessel capacity. This sharp increase was driven primarily by the arrival of the 10,000-TEU vessels.

A look at the largest vessel type by year reveals a sharper increase in vessel capacity. This analysis tracks the largest vessel type from each year instead of the average size. From 1970 to 2014, the largest vessel type grew from 1,800 TEU to over 18,000 TEU. This represents a growth in vessel capacity of 900 percent during this period. An 18,000-TEU vessel is three times the capacity of the biggest ships only two decades ago.

The trend towards even larger vessels is expected to continue in the years to come. In fact, Rothberg [Rothberg, S. (2014). “Technologies, Economics and Changes in Selected U.S. Ocean Cargo Flows”] reports that delivery of the 22,000- and 24,000-TEU ships currently on order may be delivered sooner than expected. Industry observers predict that 22,000-TEU ships could come into servPUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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ice by 2018. And, LR already has a design in place for a 24,415-TEU vessel.

Although 18,000-TEU vessels are the largest in service currently, ships that carry more than 10,000 TEUs are still considered large and have limited options with regard to trade lanes and to ports that can accommodate them. These vessels, for example, are too large to transit the existing, pre-expansion Panama Canal. In 2000, 15 percent of the world’s container capacity moved on post-Panamax (vessels too large to transit the Panama Canal) vessels. That number increased to 44 percent by 2011. The largest container ships serving North America were in the 10,000 TEU range up until 2012 when vessels carrying 12,500 TEUs began calling at the San Pedro Bay ports. That year, the MSC Beatrice arrived at the Port of Long Beach. With a capacity of 13,800 TEUs (1200 feet long, 167 feet wide), it became the largest vessel to call at a North American port.

From a port authority’s perspective, it is important to understand the economic forces driving carriers to expand the capacity of their vessels. According to Brooks [Brooks, C. (2014). “A P3 Revival? Never Say Never, Maritime Expert Says” Journal of Commerce, June 23, 2014], the global recession and a gradual recovery in cargo demand have contributed to billions of dollars in collective losses among carriers in four of the past five years. In the wake of the economic downturn, ocean carriers have responded to competitive pressures by

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reducing operational costs. Running larger, more efficient ships on major trade lanes is one way they have achieved that. Larger vessels allow for economies of scale, reducing the cost of shipping each container. In addition, new ship designs allow for more fuel-efficient operations. For example, the Triple E class, which stands for energy, efficiency, and environmental improvements, can carry up to 18,000 TEUs. These ships reach up to 1,300 feet long and 200 feet wide. The Triple Es also have a top speed that is less than earlier generations of ships, reinforcing a recent trend in the industry toward slow steaming.

With slow-steaming, carriers reduce vessel speed in order to burn less fuel, thereby reducing emissions as well as operating costs. Five years ago, the average speed of the largest vessels at that time was in the range of 20–25 knots.

Today, the average speed has dropped to 15 –17 knots. But, while slow steaming has cut fuel costs for shipping lines, Streng [Streng, M. (2012). ‘Slow steaming: an economic assessment of lowering sailing speeds on a supply chain level’, Master Thesis Urban, Port and Transport Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam] also suggests that the cost savings achieved by the larger vessels are not obvious for the entire supply chain. Due to the increase in transportation duration, the capital and insurance costs of the goods transported have gone up. Still, any reduction in fuel usage can lead to significant cost savings as some carriers

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It is important to note that the impact of the mega ships extends well beyond the major trade lanes and the biggest ports. As the larger vessels visit the biggest ports, the cascading effect, or “the process of moving larger vessels from main trades onto smaller trades as they are displaced from the main trades by the entrance of even larger ships, such as the Triple-E” [van Marle, G. (2013).

“Small ports feel the heat from big box ships as cascade effect begins.”, The Loadstar, July 1, 2013].

Under this scenario, the biggest ships like Maersk Line’s Triple E vessels are poised to dominate the Asia-Europe route, which will move the next-largest group of ships to trade lanes like AsiaAfrica, Europe- South America, or intraAsia routes. In summary, “the 18,000 TEU size has implications for all ports around the world, not just the ports that are going to serve them” (van Marle 2013).

Noel Hacegaba serves as the acting deputy executive director and chief operating officer for the Port of Long Beach.

He oversees the daily business activities of the Port, which includes four bureaus, 17 divisions and 550 employees. The above commentary is an excerpt from a white paper Hacegaba wrote examining the effects of the mega vessels and related alliances on U.S. ports authorities. The paper also discusses the role of the port authority in navigating these changes.

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Mayor Garcia selects 13 individuals to serve as new commissioners

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia will appoint 13 new commissioners to five commissions this month, including the Planning Commission, the Long Beach Transportation Company Board of Directors, the Airport Advisory Commission, the Marine Advisory Commission and the Long Beach Community Investment Company. The commissioners represent the diversity of Long Beach and come from all areas of the city, according to Garcia’s office.

“I’m proud to appoint a slate of exceptional community leaders who love Long Beach and have the experience to move our City and our commissions forward,” Garcia said. “Commissions are an important part of our democracy, and I’m thankful to these citizens for their willingness to serve.”

The non-charter appointments will come before the City Council on Oct. 21 for approval, while the four appointments to the Planning Commission will first come before the Civil Service Committee.

The individuals Garcia has selected are: Planning Commission • Mike Logrande is the current director of Planning for the City of Los Angeles Planning Department, where he has worked for 15 years.

He was a member of the steering committees for the Long Beach General Plan in 2006 and for the Central Redevelopment Project Area. Logrande holds political science and public administration degrees from Cal State Long Beach, and he was previously chairman of the Board of Directors of the Long Beach Housing Development Company. He is an American Planning Association member.

• Andy Perez is currently employed in the public affairs bureau of Union Pacific Railroad, as director of Port Affairs for Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland and San Francisco. A graduate of Cal State Dominguez Hills, Perez has long served on the boards of directors for Long Beach Boys and Girls Clubs and the Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and he was a member of the mayor’s transition team.

• Jane Templin is vice president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 11 and the outreach director at the Electrical Training Institute. A certified general electrician, Templin has served on the executive board of the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network,

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Crimes reported by the LBPD Council Districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied) Thursday, Oct. 2 5:14am Battery 3000 block Pacific Ave.

9:17pm DUI 4800 block Atlantic Ave.

9:43pm Residential burglary 2200 block Atlantic Ave.

2:19am Battery 4400 block Cerritos Ave.

3:12pm Residential burglary 3100 block Elm Ave.

3:02pm Residential burglary 3600 Long Beach Blvd.

5:25pm Residential burglary 500 block E. 31st St.

4:47pm Battery 1800 block Pine Ave.

10pm Grand theft of motor vehicle 3000 block E. PCH

8:08am Residential burglary 3500 block Lime Ave.

2:21pm Battery 1800 block Pine Ave.

9:26pm Residential burglary 4800 block Falcon Ave.

Sunday, Oct. 5 1am Robbery of person 2000 Long Beach Blvd.

2:14pm Residential burglary 300 block Harmony Way

Saturday, Oct. 4 5:10am Non-injury hit-and-run 300 block W. PCH

8:44pm Battery Long Beach Blvd./E. Hill St.

10:42pm Non-injury hit-and-run W. PCH/Pine Ave.

Friday, Oct. 3 3:07am Battery 4900 block Oregon Ave.

5:57pm Assault, not firearm 1000 block E. Hill St.

5:45pm Non-injury hit-and-run E. 20th St./Atlantic Ave.

7:06pm Robbery of person 500 block W. San Antonio Dr.

11:23pm Battery Eldridge St./Del Mar Ave.

Tuesday, Oct. 7 12:32am Residential burglary 3900 block Rose Ave.

3:15am Grand theft of motor vehicle 4400 block California Place

8:40am Grand theft of motor vehicle W. PCH/San Francisco Ave.

8:49am Residential burglary 3900 block Cherry Ave.

8pm Grand theft of motor vehicle W. 28th St./Pacific Ave.

Wednesday, Oct. 8 9:18am Residential burglary 2100 block Long Beach Blvd.

10:09am Residential burglary 2900 block Redondo Ave.

5:18pm Residential burglary 4100 block Cherry Ave.

5:54pm Non-injury hit-and-run Orange Ave./E. 20th St.

7:31pm Non-injury hit-and-run 3400 block Cherry Ave.

Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide

Thursday, Oct. 2 9:04am Stolen vehicle 2700 block Wall St.

10:12am Forgery 2600 block Cherry Ave.

1pm Insufficient funds, check 2700 block Walnut Ave.

Friday, Oct. 3 4:01am DUI Rose Ave./E. Crescent Heights

3:07pm Residential burglary 2500 block E. 19th St.

3:31pm Identity theft 1600 block E. Willow St.

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Saturday, Oct. 4 4:18am DUI E. PCH/Grand Ave.

10:31pm Spouse abuse 2700 block Walnut Ave. Sunday, Oct. 5 2:13aqm Commercial burglary 1700 block E. Hill St.

Monday, Oct. 6 1:30am Auto burglary 3200 block Lemon Ave. 7pm Residential burglary 2000 block E. 21st St.

Tuesday, Oct. 7 1:10am Carry concealed dirk or dagger Junipero Ave./E. 28th St. 2:10am Non-injury hit-and-run 2500 block Palm Dr.

9:30am Grand theft of property 3300 block Walnut Ave.

9:31am Unauthorized use of ID-obtain credit/goods 2700 block Walnut Ave. 6:16pm Embezzlement 2400 block Cherry Ave. 7pm Residential burglary 2000 block E. 21st St.

Wednesday, Oct. 8 7:08pm Under influence of alcohol, drugs E. Willow St./Town Center W

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Neighborhood association seeking two board members

The Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association (LCNA) has openings for two board members and is inviting residents of their neighborhood to submit letters of interest.

According to LCNA, it is managed by a seven-member volunteer board and was formed about three years ago when a group of neighbors worked together to create it and seven people volunteered to step in as temporary board members.

They were to be replaced with neighborhood-elected members over time– three positions the first year and then two positions each of the next two years, in a three-year rotation.

Those interested may submit their letters to: the LCNA Nominating Committee at 3828 Pine Ave. or via email to elections@LosCerritosNA.org. The letter should state length of residency in Los Cerritos, street address, telephone number and interest in being on the Board. If more than two qualified LCNA members express interest, an online election will be held in early November.

In general, a board member attends meetings, represents the neighborhood to the City of Long Beach, helps track local issues and interests, makes decisions that relate to the neighborhood and assists with and helps organize neighborhood events. The board is assisted by a social committee, and each board member is expected to donate five to 10 hours per month. Nominees are also required to be dues-paying members.

Letters of interest should be no more than one page and submitted no later than Oct. 10. For more information, email Bob.Gill@LosCerritosNA.org .

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including the construction of a multi-purpose room, offices and an outside patio while a building for seniors was added in the 1980s, said Vanzant, a member of the Grant Neighborhood Association and a 49-year resident of north Long Beach who is helping the City research the center’s history.

Throughout the years, however, the community center has been left unmaintained and the facility’s roof has deteriorated, she said, adding that the center no longer meets the needs of the community.

According to a city staff report, the City Council appropriated $3 million from one-time surplus funds in the Fiscal Year 2014 budget during former 9th District Councilmember Steven Neal’s term for the design phase of the project, however it was determined that only $1.3 mil-

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Staff notes that past studies and inspection of the center have concluded that, in order to better meet the needs of the community, “a full replacement” of the center is “preferred” rather than a renovation.

However, some community members hope to save “historical aspects” of the clubhouse, Vanzant said, adding that the original building was constructed prior to the 1933 earthquake after which Jordan High School was built.

However, she said additions that were formed in the ‘50s and ‘80s would likely have to be demolished.

“Some would like to keep the original parts,” Vanzant said.

“The rest of it would really have to go. It could be built with a floor plan that would better serve all the different activities that [the City has].”

A family portrait shows the Houghton Family, who, in the early 1920s, donated three acres of a family farm to the City of Long Beach to build Houghton Park at Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street.

The park included the construction of a community “clubhouse” that was built at 6301 Myrtle Ave.

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Some community members hope to preserve “historical aspects” of the Houghton Park Community Center, formally known as the “clubhouse,” that the City plans to rebuild. A few features of 1920s-era architecture, including “trusses,” still remain in the auditorium hall.

She noted that a few features of 1920s-era architecture, including “trusses” above the stage, still remain in the auditorium hall.

A copy of the original grant deed provided by Vanzant states that Stanley Houghton– the son of Col. Sherman Otis Houghton and Eliza Donner Houghton, a relative of the Donner Party (a group of American pioneers who were trapped, snowbound, in the Sierra Nevada mountains)– and his wife Dove donated the land Deterioration of the roof of the Houghton Park Community Center in north Long Beach is seen to the City in 1924.

The deed, which in the auditorium hall. said she Vanzant collecting historical artifacts of the the needs of the community.” obtained through archives at Ran- site.

According to city staff, the cho Los Cerritos, indicates that the “I think there’s going to be a selected architect will work with the land was granted with conditions handful of ideas of how [commu- City’s project team and solicit comthat the property would be used for nity members] want to go about munity input, as well as “validate “a public park and the fostering of constructing the new community and adjust the recommended project wild bird life.” The deed also indi- center,” Williams said. “We’re budget and schedule through all cates that buildings could be used going to invite residents to be in a phases of the design and regulatory for a “public library” and 30 feet of position to weigh in on this. We permitting processes.” the property may be used for pub- want to be able to capture the hisIn addition, the 9th District lic-road and street purposes. tory, but, again, we want it to match Council office has secured nearly Williams said it’s not clear some of the things we have there.” $250,000 in one-time surplus funds whether the project will include a According to the staff report, the for other projects throughout the dis“complete tear-down or a renova- entire project, including design, trict, Williams said. Through a “partion” of the community center, environmental studies and construc- ticipatory budget process,” residents however he said all residents, tion, is expected to cost $10 million, will be able to participate in online including Jordan High School stu- however funds for the construction forums and at community meetings dents over the age of 14, will have phase have “not yet been identi- to help prioritize certain projects, he a chance to interject on the project fied,” city staff notes. said. design during neighborhood meetWilliams noted that the City is “It is recommended to move forings in the next month to create a ward with designing a similar-sized also planning a groundbreaking cer“vision” for the new facility. He building, with shared spaces that emony in coming weeks to launch said residents have already begun can be programmed in a variety of construction of the new North ways and transformed easily into Library, which is being built in place spaces of varying size,” the staff of the historic Atlantic Theatre that report states. “The final design will was demolished earlier this year. need to efficiently house staff and The $16-million library project is support services, improve site expected to take 18 to 24 months to safety and sustainably provide for complete, according to city staff. ß FOLBA

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Sandy Tessier (center), former president of the Rossmoor Woman’s Club (RWC), presented a check of $900 to Anne Supple (far left) and Pat Ferrer (far right), co-chairmen of Tech Trek of the Long Beach Branch of American Association of University Women, to pay for one camper scholarship for the summer of 2015. “RWC became aware of what AAUW is doing to get girls more interested in math and science and thought this partnered well with our goals to help women and girls,” said Pat Aldridge, RWC fundraising chairman. “We have made AAUW one of our regular charities and hope that we can continue to provide a campership once a year depending on the success of our Holiday Home Tour.” Tech Trek is a week-long summer camp for middle-school girls to attend on the Irvine campus as a “hands-on” college experience that exposes them to college life.

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Participants sought for Veterans Day parade

The 18th annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 with a theme of “A Salute to Those Who Served” to honor men and women who have served in all branches of the United States military.

This year’s parade will step off from the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street, proceed south on Atlantic to 56th Street, make a U-turn and return to the step-off point. The activity will begin at 10am.

“We are expecting a really great parade for this year,” said Martha Thuente, event coordinator. “This is the first time in recent years that we have had representatives from every branch of the military participating. We have a stellar line-up of bands and other types of units in the line of march. This is one parade not to be missed.”

There is still time for interested groups to sign up to participate in the parade. “We have space available for veterans organizations, ROTC units, marching bands, youth groups,” Thuente said. “Any group who wants to honor our veterans is eligible.”

For more information or to request an entry application, send an email to msthuente@hotmail.com .

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LB Lambda Democratic Club to honor contributions to LGBT community during Human Rights Awards Dinner

The Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club will host its 33rd annual Human Rights Banquet and Awards Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Ave. The Human Rights Banquet is the premier annual fundraising event for the Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club, and money raised from the banquet assists the organization in its advocacy efforts to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community, according to Lambda. Additionally, the banquet provides an opportunity for the club to recognize community and political leaders who have made significant contributions within the LGBT community.

This year, the Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club recognize the following individuals: •LBUSD Board Member John McGinnis– Franklin Cook Memorial Award (given to a state or local political figure for their support of human rights and the LBGT community) • Cory Allen– President’s Award (given to an individual or group selected by Lambda’s president for their support of the LGBT community) • Porter Gilberg, executive director of The Center– Jean Harris Person of

the Year Award (given to a member of the LGBT community for their efforts toward furthering human rights and the visibility of the LGBT community) • Herlinda Chico– Senator Jenny Oropeza Ally of the Year Award (given to an ally for their support of the LGBT community) • The Hyatt Regency Long Beach– Donald Snow Memorial (given to a non-political organization for their efforts toward furthering human rights and the visibility of the LGBT community) • Laborers 1309– Rob Kramme Memorial Award (given to an organization for their efforts toward furthering human rights and the visibility of the LGBT community through political activism) • Sharon Raphael and Mina Meyer– Paul Self Memorial Award (given to a member of the Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club for their demonstrated leadership toward furthering human rights and the visibility of the LGBT community) To purchase tickets, visit secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/h rb33, or for information, call Lambda Banquet Chair Jeff Price at (562) 208-1741. Individual and group sponsorships opportunities are both available.

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Local eateries, musical talent and artists to take part in free community event

The second annual Taste of Uptown will take place Sunday, Oct. 19 from noon to 6pm on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard in conjunction with A LOT North, an arts event organized by the Arts Council of Long Beach.

The event will include food, art and live entertainment, highlighting restaurants and businesses in uptown Long Beach’s 8th and 9th council districts to connect the community together in a free family-friendly atmosphere.

“In our second year of organizing this event, we will once again connect, excite and highlight the 8th and 9th district communities of uptown Long Beach like no other event has ever done before,” organizer Stephen Metz said.

A LOT is a community-wide initiative presenting free arts experiences in underutilized spaces throughout Long Beach to broaden audience and artist engagement, linking arts and culture with local neighborhoods.

“Our hope is that Long Beach will

become just a bit smaller and more intimate, drawing residents together to celebrate the city’s rich culture,” Arts Council Programs Director Shay Thornton said.

Participating restaurants include Johnny Reb’s, Flame Broiler, El Cortez Mexican, Robert Earl BBQ, KBQ Korean BBQ, City Foods, Unforgettable Lemonade, Revive Organic Juice and Might Munchie Kettle Korn, a snack vendor from the Harbor Area Farmers Markets in Long Beach.

Performances will include audio and music by Dave Williams and The MBT, Pure Freedom, solo guitarist Robi Duganne, The Jazz Angels, Bike Odyssey, The Long Beach Playhouse and Angela Wilcocks.

Tickets will be available for purchase at the event and pre-sale for charities interested in fundraising. For more information, contact Stephen Metz at Soulboundinc@gmail.com or (310) 383-7973.

Admission is free and open to the

public. Tickets will be available for purchase at the event starting at $1 to use for purchasing food and drinks. Maximum charge for each plate will be $5.

“At Johnny Rebs’, we have always taken just as much pride in our place within the community as we do in the authentic Southern food we serve our guests,” said Moe Rahman, regional manager for Johnny Reb’s. “We are honored to be included in the 2nd annual Taste of Uptown event and hope to be a part of its successful future.”

Community partners include the nonprofit Andy Street Association, Chase Bank in Bixby Knolls, Century 21, CDR Benefits and Insurance, 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson, 8th District Councilmember Al Austin, The Children’s Clinic and The Boy Scouts, who will be performing the opening flag ceremonies for the event.

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The City of Long Beach will host its 9th annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 9am to noon at the Long Beach Senior Center, 1150 East Fourth St. The event is free.

“I want to encourage all seniors to attend the Health and Wellness Fair,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.

“This is a great event that supports the health of our community with important information and services.”

People with Medicare Part B should bring their Medicare card to the clinic to receive a free flu shot. No appointment

is needed.

More than 30 service providers will provide information, including home health care, local health agencies, city and county transportation, senior assistance programs, pharmacy services and insurance programs. Topics will include the latest health technologies, products and services benefiting seniors, including blood-pressure-monitoring devices and mobile apps for health information and resources.

Attendees are also welcome to tour the Senior Center facilities, including an

in-house gym, cafe and daily meal program, classrooms and information services.

“The Health and Wellness Fair will provide our seniors with free screenings for blood pressure and balance, and also flu shots, because people age 60 and older are at high risk for serious complications from influenza,” said Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal.

For more information, contact Tabetha Gonzalez at (562) 570-3509 or Barbara Loeffler at (562) 570-3506.

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Ways to work with contractors to get the job done right and on budget Shoshanah Siegel Columnist

In my last article, I gave some tips about remodeling, updating or renovating your home.

In this article, I will give you tips about hiring a contractor and other professionals, as well as ways to make sure you get what you need to complete the project on time, within budget and with the least amount of headache and stress. (The Signal Tribune now has all of my past articles archived in one location under my column’s name, “In Living Color.”

To go to my last article, visit signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=24909 .)

Contractors and other professionals Let me start out by stating that the hardest part of renovation might be finding the right contractor. “Often getting the best one for your home– the true pro who shows up and delivers quality work on time and on budget– depends on doing some serious screening before the job starts,” says Mike Holmes, professional contractor and host of HGTV’s Holmes on Homes. Holmes goes on to say, “One thing I’ve learned: It will take you longer to find the right contractor and check out the job, than to do the job.”

Yes, some homework is involved I sound like a strict teacher. However, the best thing to do before you start interviewing contractors is to educate yourself on the project. The more you know, the more you will be able to ask savvy questions and make smart decisions. You can go as far as finding out what kind of permits you might need. As I stated in my last article, it is imperative that you figure out what you want and how much it will cost before you even start looking for a contractor. In the long run, the process will go more smoothly, and you will be comparing bids that are between apples to apples.

Bruce Irving from the TV show This Old House states, “Homeowners don’t ask enough questions– of themselves, the architect and their contractors.”

That’s a big mistake because they get swept up in the renovation process and sometimes end up unhappy with products used or the final results. Homeowners need to remember it’s their money.

They should know how and why it’s being spent.

Where to find the right contractor “Referrals are pretty much the primary source for finding a good contractor,” says Paul DiMeo, designer and costar of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

However, you need to do your due diligence. Finding a contractor is like dating. You want to get to know the person.

Not all contractors are equally qualified to work on different types of houses. For instance, if you want a renovation for a certain type of home, find a contractor who has the experience to do the best job. The contractor may have more than one specialty, but make sure that your type of home and remodel or renovation is one of the contractor’s strong suits.

Start with friends and family or ask inspectors and vendors whom they would recommend. Last year, I found a neighborhood-networking site called nextdoor.com . It is a great source of getting local referrals. Remember, actions speak louder than words. The contractor or vendor might look good on paper, but experience is everything. Just as the word gets out about contractors who are not good, it works the other way as well.

When you do find someone who is great, be sure to recommend them to others. I especially find it a promising sign when at least two sources recommend the same pro.

Do phone interviews Now that you have your list of possible contractors, make a quick call to each of your prospects, briefly describe your project and ask them the following questions: • Do they take projects of your size?

• Do they carry the necessary insurances and license?

• Are they willing to provide financial references, from suppliers or banks?

• Can they give you a list of previous clients? To get a more accurate view of what the professional can bring to your project, ask to contact their most recent three clients. These people will have personally experienced the person at his or her current level of achievement and staffing.

• How many other projects do they normally have going at the same time?

• How long have they worked with their subcontractors?

The answers to these questions will reveal the company's availability, reliability, how much attention they’ll be able to give your project and how

smoothly the work will go.

Meet face to face Based on the phone interviews, pick three or four contractors to meet for estimates and further discussion. You need to be able to communicate well with this person because you want the process to go smoothly. The basic fact is that they will be in your home for hours at a time and, depending on the project, for several weeks or months.

CSI the facts Check with the state’s consumer-protection agency and your local Better Business Bureau to make sure the contractor doesn’t have a history of disputes with clients or subcontractors. Ask to visit a current job site and see for yourself how the contractor works. Is the job site neat and safe? Are workers courteous and careful with the homeowner’s property?

Make plans and get bids A conscientious contractor will want a complete set of blueprints or detailed drawings, and, more importantly, they will need to get a sense of what homeowners want out of a project and what they plan to spend. Steve Crawford, the general contractor for the famous Santa Barbara House, gives some insights about working with clients. He says, “The ability of an owner to visualize what is actually drawn and written on the building plan is invaluable, yet not everyone can ‘get’ blueprints. I always work to make sure my clients understand by verbally walking them through the plans, as problems start when the plan differs from what a homeowner has imagined. I try to make sure our path is correct by asking questions and giving examples.” Also, be mindful of different codes for certain areas. Our cousins recently found that they would need to construct their home considerably differently than planned because their home is close to the water and there are hurricanes where they live. Here in California, older homes might need the structure to be upgraded to withstand earthquakes.

In order to compare bids, ask everyone to break down the cost of materials, labor, profit margins and other expenses.

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Get a payment schedule This Old House general contractor Tom Silva says that this is the time to discuss a payment schedule. Payment schedules can also speak to a contractor’s financial status and work ethic. If they want half the bid upfront, they may have financial problems or be worried that you won’t pay the rest after you’ve seen the work.

For large projects, a schedule usually starts with 10 percent at contract signing, three payments of 25 percent evenly, spaced over the duration of the project, and a check for the final 15 percent when you feel every item on the punch list has been completed. One way to avoid perceptions of work being done by both the contractor and you is to schedule your payments around inspections. You need to make sure that you don’t pay for work that hasn’t been done yet or for materials that haven’t arrived. Tom says, “If you don’t see it, don’t pay for it.”

Put it in writing Draw up a contract that details every step of the project: payment schedule; proof of liability insurance and workers compensation payments; a start date and projected completion date; specific materials and products to be used; and a requirement that the contractor obtain lien releases (which protect you if he doesn’t pay his bills) from all subcontractors and suppliers. Insisting on a clear contract isn’t about mistrust; it’s about insuring a successful renovation and clear communication.

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Do some research about options for going green or greener for the job you’re planning? There is a great article on the subject at nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/green-remodeling-eco-friendlyhome-30161.html . I will be writing about this important subject in a future article.

Found a contractor?

Now you need to actively manage the process. By now, you have worked hard to find the right contractor. However, here are some smart ways to stay on top of the job and maintain strong communication with your contractor and construction team.

• Establish good communication. Ask the contractor how they prefer to work with you. Some options might include: being onsite and talking with your contractor every morning before work begins. Have the contractor’s cell-phone number and the okay to call or text anytime. Talk to the project lead every day at a pre-determined time. This is an opportunity for you to hear progress reports and find out what work is scheduled over the next few days. Also, it is a time to ask

questions and voice concerns.

• Keep a journal. If your memory is not perfect, like most of us, it is a good tool.

Your journal might include the following: record the progress, note questions you may have, write down ideas, and record product order numbers and upcoming delivery dates. It is great for keeping the communication open and a record of what was said. It could prove to be invaluable if there are any disputes later on.

• Get it in writing. Just in case there are any structural issues, or you decide to include additional work as things progress, you need it in writing. Your contractor should be able to handle the changes, but get it in writing first. It is a good idea to specify in your remodeling contract that you want change orders in writing. The contract should be able to spell out what the changes are and what it will cost.

• Consistently check out the work completed. Check after the crew has gone.

Make notes in your journal. Compare model numbers on appliances and fixtures against your receipts and invoices.

Check the locations of windows and door openings. No job goes perfectly no matter how great your contractor is. You will need to make some adjustments.

However, the four most expensive words in the English language are “While you’re at it...” Also, if you had agreed upon costs for items and then change them out for more expensive ones, both your costs and time will be altered. Next, note the quality of work done. Hey, you are paying for the project; you have a right to check to make sure all is going well.

• Pay only for completed work. Your remodeling contract should establish a series of payments to be made when certain aspects of the job are completed.

For example, your contract could stipulate that you’ll pay in three equal installments, with the last payment to be made after the project is complete, and after you and your contractor agree the work is satisfactory.

• Be a good customer. One way to get quality work out of your contractor and construction crew is to make it enjoyable to work with you. That means having good communication and being friendly and accommodating. Also, when warranted, compliment their work.

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îƒŤe 39 Steps at Long Beach Playhouse

Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer

The 1935-made movie The 39 Steps was the first of Alfred Hitchcock’s films to gain wide attention here in the US. It was a fast-paced dramatic thriller, serious in tone and story line while farcical in its intensity and spirit of adventure.

The film, which was packed with colorful characters and a wrongly accused hero, hinted at the distinctive qualities that characterized Hitchcock’s later works.

The more recently contrived stageplay spoof of the same name attempts to tell the story in comic melodrama style with only four actors! The Long Beach Playhouse production accomplishes that goal with flair and great fun. Since the part of suave protagonist Richard Hannay keeps actor Jeremy Bear busy start to finish, the other three cast members pick up the remaining dozens of roles, sometimes playing more than one character at once to hilarious result.

The play begins in the London flat

of a restless Hannay. A bachelor of 37, Hannay seems to be struggling with finding some meaning in life. While attending a cabaret performance of the amazing Mr. Memory, whose mind seems to retain everything he’s ever seen or heard plus some, Hannay meets a mysterious and beautiful woman terrified of two men waiting outside.

When she tells him she is a spy attempting to foil an evil plot to send a particular scientific formula outside the country, Hannay doesn’t believe her until she staggers toward him the next morning with a knife in her back.

Before dying in Hannay’s arms, the woman hands him a map highlighting a location in Scotland while breathlessly whispering the words “39 steps.� When Hannay is, naturally, sought by authorities for the woman’s murder, he is motivated to evade law enforcement while heading for Scotland to solve the mystery of the “39 steps.�

The rest is a madcap sequence of planes, trains, and automobiles amid the

heightened emotion of pre-WWII Europe.

What makes this production so entertaining are the wonderful cast, and director Dale Jones’ attention to detail.

Madeleine Heil does a splendid job depicting the very sophisticated woman spy, as well as the attractive wives of two Scottish innkeepers and a disbelieving female stranger. Romantic electricity between Hannay and each of these women fills the air.

Mark Davidson and Michael Chiboucas handle the myriad other roles, replete with costume changes galore as well as transformations of demeanor, accent, and even sex! General understudy Robert Agiu ably substituted, as scheduled, for Mark Davidson in the performance we attended. He and Chiboucas were terrific!

But this play can’t succeed without someone like Bear in the role of Hannay. In Bear’s hands, Hannay is charming, understated, quietly charismatic, even morally upright in a gentleman’s

Andrews to request City Council to name park a�er Latina singer Jenni Rivera

Sixth District Long Beach Councilmember Dee Andrews will present an agenda item at the Tuesday, Oct. 14 City Council meeting requesting that a park in his district be named in honor of Latina singing star Jenni Rivera.

Born and raised in Long Beach, Rivera was an alumna of Long Beach Polytechnic High School. Andrews inducted Rivera into the Poly Walk Hall of Fame on July 26, 2012 for her career achievements and charitable work. “Jenni was an inspiration to us all,� Andrews said. “Her star on the Poly Walk of Fame reminds us to keep reaching for our dreams no matter what are circumstances or surroundings maybe. By honoring Jenni Rivera with a Memorial Park, the City of Long Beach will be paying tribute to a great citizen of our city who was a remarkable entertainer, inspirational leader and an amazing ambassador of all of Long Beach.�

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sort of way. He also grounds the action, keeping its preposterous premise from going too far. Bear could carry the show, but his supporting cast made that unnecessary.

Audience members had to pay close attention, lest they miss some of the subtler gags, such as the degree to which the Scottish accent becomes unintelligible the further north one travels, and the clever references to the titles of many of Hitchcock’s other films.

Ingenious props and theatrical devices abound to accomplish all of the switches in locale and modes of transportation without requiring actual set changes and expensive vehicles. Costume designer Donna Fritsche must

sung tradition,� said Camerata Singers’ artistic director Dr. Rob Istad. “Only the human voice can capture its essence and connect us to the language, rhetoric and color of this legacy. Only a chorus can represent the voices of many raised in celebration of our history and dreams.�

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the “Star Spangled Banner,� the program will open with Istad’s own arrangement of the national anthem and close with a tribute to the armed forces featuring well known songs like “Battle Hymn of the Republic.�

Subscriptions to the choir’s three concerts of the season start at $70, and tickets to the American Tapestry concert start at $30 ($10 at the door with student I.D.) For more information about Long Beach Camerata Singers’ concert schedule or to purchase tickets, visit longbeachcameratasingers.org or call (562) 373-5654.

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Valiant effort makes for a worthy production.

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Posing questions to local artist Rick Frausto

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ou could say that Long Beach resident Rick Frausto is one of the rare and lucky members of the creative community– he makes art full-time.

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Rick Frausto

“Being a full-time artist is like being in school,” he says. “It requires you to constantly learn new things. It challenges you to grow, change and heal. I learned a lot of great things in school that helped me develop my own unique style, but I am, for all intents and purposes, self-taught.”

The 41-year-old Santa Ana native specializes in building sculpture with found objects.

“Also, I sculpt with clay, wire, cloth, wax, paper, wood [and]string and use electricity as a medium too,” Frausto says. “I love to draw, paint and create music as well. Animation is next on my list!”

Frausto says he’s been making art his whole life. “My earliest memory of when I began to create

art is when I was 2 or 3 years old,” he says, “and I got into my dad’s model paints and covered myself with them.”

Frausto and another local artist, Patricio Wolovich, will present their Illumination Lamp Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 7pm to 10pm at Encirco Studios, 2321 E. 28th St. Suite #408 in Signal Hill.

How would you describe the type of art you make?

My art is hard to describe, in respect to the fact that, it is more of an experience one has while viewing it. It seems that everybody tends to describe it differently, which makes it non-absolute. My main goal with my art is to inspire others.

Where do you usually find the objects you use in your art?

Everywhere all the time. It just happens when it happens. I never know where or when I’m going to find inspiration.

“The Dreamer,” found-object sculpture

On your website, you indicate that you recycle “found objects to create whimsical works of art that are timeless, intuitive and captivating.” What do you mean when you say the pieces are “intuitive”?

When I use the word “intuitive,” it refers to my connection with the creative potential of the universe. I view myself as an artistic conduit that channels creative data from the ethereal realm, which gives me the insight I need to develop an artistic solution to a human problem, which is mass consumerism and wastefulness.

Tell me about when you do commissions for people using personal objects from their past. Are there any unique challenges or rewards for you in that process?

Challenges are the rewards in the end, especially when creating something specifically for someone who wants a sculpture from personal items that are meaningful to them.

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“Desert Spirit,” found-object sculpture

the content, and the one called "Desert Spirit" is lit in such a way that it casts long shadows as if it is indeed in a desert. Do you photograph your pieces yourself?

Yes, photography is another passion of mine. A good “shot” is a complete vision as far as my work is concerned.

What can people expect from the Illumination Lamp Showcase?

This is a great opportunity to view and purchase unique handmade lamps. All of the lamps are custom-made, one-of-a-kind and sustainable, in the sense that they are made from reclaimed materials. The key word here is quality!

Vintage-style light bulbs, clothcovered cords and dimmable switches are just some of the many details that make these lamps functional works of art, really. This will be a well presented showcase, like that of a gallery show but with more ambiance, of course. Space is limited, so it is important to RSVP.

How do you and Patricio know each other, and for how long?

We met last spring at an event that he and his studio mate, Todd Hauge, hosted at their animation studio, Encirco Studios, where the Lamp Showcase is happening.

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Merrily We Roll Along at Cal State Long Beach Studio eatre

Heidi Nye

Lives Lived

Culture Writer

Merrily We Roll Along, playing through Oct. 12 at the Studio Theatre on the Cal State Long Beach campus, concerns Frank Shepard, a financially successful but personally bankrupt Hollywood mogul.

Based on the 1934 play by the same name, the musical by Stephen Sondheim debuted in 1981 to less-than-favorable reviews, partly because of confusion as to what was going on.

Though Merrily has undergone several revisions since then, this reviewer was still perplexed as to who was what to whom until sometime following intermission.

In the opening scene, dancers galore cavort about five tall dividers on wheels. They push, pull, and pose against what appear to be empty picture frames piled high atop each other, functioning sometimes as stage hands but mostly as an ancient Greek chorus that is not quite part of the action.

Rarely, they play small parts, like the brunette who is either currently sleeping with Frank (Joseph Ruggiero) or is moments away from doing so.

Adding to this are questions about the relationship between the characters in this story-told-inreverse, which starts in 1976 and ends in 1957. Is Mary (Colleen McCandless) Frank’s ex-wife?

After all, she chastises him for not attending his son’s graduation in a way that only an ex-wife is permitted to do, lauding it over him that she did in fact attend. Or is Mary married to or estranged from Charley (Daniel Nakawatase), Frank’s spurned creative collaborator? Frank abandoned Charley when he heard the siren song of Hollywood and its mesmerizing promises of money– lots of it.

Which in turn makes one question whether Charley is angry at Frank for giving up his ideals or angry at himself for not hitching a ride on Frank’s coat tails. Is Charley indignant or jealous? Self-righteous or self-loathing? Of course, the latter of these questions are the kind that good theater is supposed to elicit– but only after the logical questions posed earlier are answered.

Unfortunately, for no fault of the actors, it does not become clear until near the end of the play that both Mary and Charley have been suffering for 19 years from unrequited love. From the very beginning of their three-way friendship, Mary’s disappointment and feelings of rejection are of the common “hey, you fool, did you ever notice I’m a woman?” variety, while Charley’s are more complex, the betrayal of a male comrade-inarms. This case, however, is even more tragic than most, since Frank barely realizes that a bond that deep ever existed between them, leaving one to wonder if it was all in Charley’s head.

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Joseph Ruggiero as Frank and Emily Turner as Gussie in the University Players' Merrily We Roll Along at the Studio Theatre, Cal State Long Beach.

Granted, Frank seems clueless in general, as is acutely apparent with Gussie, aptly played by Emily Turner in an orange tube dress that’s so form-fitting it must have been spray-painted on.

The vixen-starlet-turned-star does a masterful job of turning on her va-va-voom in a seduction scene with Frank, which, regrettably, half the audience couldn’t see because of those damn dividers. She puts sex right in Frank’s lap, and he barely takes notice. It’s as if she’s seducing a piece of plywood, not a flesh-andblood man.

Which leads one to wonder: What’s so great about Frank? He’s a terrible friend, a lousy husband two times over, and from all that we can see with Gussie, not so hot in bed either. So what’s the appeal?

Is it that Mary and Charley are stuck in a past that never existed and they think that by clinging to Frank in whatever way possible they can bring back those golden days? Or is it that Frank is so successful in the pedestrian sense of the word (read: fame and tons of money) that he must have done something right and so let’s glum onto him and maybe that will add some verve to our lackluster lives?

What is anything but lackluster is the singing of Maddie Larson, who plays Frank’s first ex-wife.

One would swear she’s an opera star the way she hits the high notes and gives her all to her heartfelt solos. She brings a professionalism to her performance that is not often found in someone so young.

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Mary rejoins, “But seldom forward.”

Daniel Nakawatase as Charley steals the stage when he belts out a song of his frustration, anger, disappointment, sadness, and borderline hatred vis-à-vis Frank– during a TV interview no less.

McCandless, Nakawatase and Ruggiero, who plays Frank, are all at their best in the two final scenes when the characters themselves were also at their best– when they were young, idealistic and willing to take a chance with their careers and on each other.

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on the advisory committee of the Long Beach Job Corps, and as a mentor at the ACE Academy of Long Beach. • Erick Verduzco-Vega is president and CEO of the South Bay Latino Chamber of Commerce and the South Bay Latino Community Development Corporation. He also manages real-estate and restaurant investments, and he has served on the Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board as its vice chair.

Long Beach Transportation Company Board • April Economides is the founder and president of Green Octopus Consulting, which promotes complete streets and green business. She holds an MBA from Presidio Graduate School and is a board member of the Los Angeles Bicycle Coalition. Economides was a member of the task force that created the City of Claremont’s Sustainable City Plan. She was also a member of the mayor’s transition team • Sumire Gant, a former transportation planner for both the City of Long Beach and Los Angeles County, holds an MBA from UCLA. She secured millions of dollars of transportation and planning grants for Long Beach over a 10-year period and was instrumental in planning and funding many portions of the City’s bicycle infrastructure, according to Garcia’s office. • Nancy Pfeffer is founder and president of Network Public Affairs, an environmental and transportation consulting firm. She has served for 7 years as director of Regional Planning for the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and is a board member of Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network and City Fabrick. Pfeffer holds a master’s in Public Policy from USC. Her appointment would begin Jan. 1, 2015. • Mary Zendejas is the director and founder of the DisABLED Professionals Association and is currently chair of the Citizens Advisory Commission on Disabled, a position she will abdicate, and director of Community Relations for Accessible Connections Exchange. A former Ms. Wheelchair California and long-time outspoken advocate for disability rights, she also served on the mayor’s transition team. She holds a communications degree from Cal State Long Beach. Her appointment would begin Jan. 1, 2015.

Airport Advisory Commission • Jeff Anderson is CEO of the Anderson Real Estate Group and a former employee of the

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Vice Mayor Larry Forester was the only councilmember who spoke out in favor of staff’s plan for a central polling place. “We’re small, and we’ve always been very responsive to our voters, but, again, in 2.2 square miles, [and with] 6,500 registered voters, I’d have a problem with a whole series of voting places,� Forester said. “I would be strongly in favor of a community voting center, but it’s a council majority.�

City staff made the recommendation for a central polling location after interviewing poll workers following the city election last year. Farfsing said that there are too many polling places and poll workers have reported “sitting and doing nothing for hours on end.� “In listening to our poll workers, we believe these neighborhood voting centers make a lot of sense,� Farfsing said, adding the County of Los Angeles used them in the last election.

Burleson said that the City’s three precincts would be split up at the NVC at different tables, making it easier for voters to find in one central location, rather than having to travel to another location.

She noted that the City originally had five polling places but they were consolidated to three locations in 2007. In 2013, the polling locations in Signal Hill included the Signal Hill Park Community Center, the Family Church at Cherry Avenue and 21st Street and the Discovery Well Park Community Center.

Previously, the City had used the Willow Ridge condominium clubhouse as a polling place, but voters expressed concerns about getting past security and gaining access to the private complex.

Prior to 2007, Burroughs Elementary School was used as a polling place for voters in the west side and the north end. But, because of space constraints at the time, the location became unsuitable, she said.

Burleson noted that consolidating the polling places would have reduced costs for printing election materials and required fewer bilingual translators of foreign languages. Election code now requires both Khmer and Spanish translators, she said.

Burleson said staff proposed consolidating the City’s three polling places mainly because of the City’s general low voter turnout and an increase in absentee voters that have left

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Long Beach Fire Department. He has served as the Rose Park Neighborhood Association president and on the board of Pride Real Estate Association of America, Long Beach. Anderson is a graduate of Real Estate Institute and is a certified distressed property expert. He is deeply involved in national and local LGBT issue advocacy, including work with the Human Rights Campaign and is a Distinguished Rose Award winner and a recipient of the Steward of 7th Street Award.

Marine Advisory Commission • Gerald Avila is the elected health benefits officer for the International Longshore Workers’ Union Local 13. A lifetime Long Beach resident with a history of community involvement, Avila is an avid boater and moors his vessel at Shoreline Marina. A longshore worker since 1997, he previously worked as joint chief dispatcher for ILWU 13. • Peter Schnack is the director of IT at Molina Healthcare and has previously worked the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. He holds a BA from Cal Tech Pomona and is an avid boater. Schnack is a volunteer coach and youth leader with the YMCA and AYSO soccer league and has been actively involved in the Naples Improvement Association.

Long Beach Community Investment Company • Russ Doyle is an associate vice president and investment officer at Wells Fargo Advisers and Morgan Stanley. He previously served as the director of Strategic Sourcing for Universal Studios and a procurement manager for the Vons corporation. Doyle is also the chairman of fundraising for Stillpoint Family Resources, a nonprofit that serves children with special needs. • Dr. Sabrina Sanders currently works at California State University Office of the Chancellor supporting student academic programs at 23 campuses. She was selected as a National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Fellow, has served as the president of the African-American Faculty & Staff Association at California State University and is an alumnus of Leadership Long Beach. Sanders earned her master’s in business administration at California State University, San Marcos and her doctorate in Education Leadership & Management from Alliant International University. Sanders was also a member of Garcia’s transition team.

Source: Garcia’s office

polling places inactive.

She said voteby-mail or absentee ballots “outnumbered� polling-place ballots last year, with 725 voters casting ballots by mail and 583 voters turning in ballots on the polls. She said the percentage of permanent absentee voters in Signal Hill has double since 2009 and have made up over Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson presents a sustainability award to members of the Seeds of Change 50 percent of votEnvironmental Club of Jessie Nelson Academy during the Signal Hill City Council meeting on Oct. ers since 2007.

7. School representatives present during the Council meeting included Principal Sparkle Peterson Burleson said and teacher and club founder Lindsay Smith, along with parents and other teachers. election statistics for the 2013 genLangston gave a presentation on the ganizing the City’s water-utility divieral municipal election indicate that the measure. sion to increase efficiency while also City had a 21.29-percent voter turnout, Langston said the measure would raising the salary ranges for various which was a small increase from the add to negative effects caused by the positions within the department. A 17.67-percent voter turnout during the State’s early release of prisoners, also review of the water division’s current municipal election in 2011. known as the “realignment� legisla- staffing determined that the most effiCarol Churchill and Maria Harris, tion, that the Legislature enacted to cient structure would include a waterwho both drafted a tax-oversight ballot deal with the State’s overpopulation of systems superintendent and one measure, known as Measure U, which prisons. additional water-systems operator, prompted the City to hold an election Proposition 47, which Langston according to a staff report. Adjustments in June, both urged the Council not to called “unnecessary,� would create to the salary ranges of water positions consolidate the City’s polling places. savings for the State by reducing the and the deputy director of public works “I’m definitely opposed to this,� classification of most “non-serious and is necessary to address the “highly said Churchill. “If you listen carefully nonviolent property and drug crimes,� competitive marketplace for these proto what the staff report said, the pros according to a staff report. fession and to address salary comare geared towards helping making a Langston said the measure would paction,� the staff report states. convenience for the staff. You do not create a new crime called “shoplifting� hear any pros for making this conven- and change certain crimes from Oil-code amendment The Council ient for the voter. That’s your job. Vot- felonies to misdemeanors, effectively approved a contract with Sespe Coning is a civil right. Women fought for creating “no punishment� for such sulting, Inc. to prepare environmental that right. You’re representing working offences. He said the statewide meas- documents for the City’s proposed oilmothers. You’re representing low- ure would allow for some 8,000 felons code amendment to comply with the income heads of households who have to be released early.

California Environmental Quality Act. to take off the time to get to a poll to City staff said the City’s oil code vote. Not everybody votes by an Other Council highlights amendment, which staff has been workabsentee ballot.�

Presentations and introductions ing on to address changes to the DiviIn other election-related news, the Mayor Wilson and Police Chief sion of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Council unanimously passed a resolu- Langston introduced Jeffrey Laabs as Resources’ (DOGGR) abandoned-oiltion supporting Proposition 1, a $7.5- a new police officer for the Signal Hill well-certification program, has been billion statewide bond measure Police Department. Mayor Wilson also completed. Staff noted that it’s not clear proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown to pay presented a sustainability award to the whether the City would propose draftfor water projects and conservation Seeds of Change Environmental Club ing an environmental impact report or a measures related to the drought. of Jessie Nelson Academy. Wilson pre- negative declaration on the oil code In addition, the Council received a sented a proclamation and certificate to amendment. DOGGR no longer makes report from city staff on Proposition P, the players, coaches and “team dad� of a determination regarding “equivalent� a Los Angeles County ballot measure Team Long Beach, champions of the standards and this “hampers developknown as the Safe Neighborhood national U.S. Golf Little League. Addi- ment opportunities in the city,� accordParks Measure. However, the Council tionally, Mayor Wilson presented a ing to a staff report. The oil-code did not take any action in support of or proclamation to representatives of the amendment would recognize equivalent against the measure.

WomenShelter of Long Beach in standards when making land-use deciIn addition, the Council passed a recognition of National Domestic Vio- sion consistent with past practices. resolution opposing Proposition 47, a lence Awareness Month. statewide ballot measure known as the The next Signal Hill Council meeting is Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Water division reorganization The scheduled for 7pm on Tuesday, Oct. 21 of 2014, after Police Chief Michael Council unanimously approved reor- at the Council Chamber.

OCTOBER 10, 2014

CELEBRATING SIGNAL HILL’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY

SIGNAL TRIBUNE

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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 .

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STATION CREATION A

New headquarters for Signal Hill Police Department

new, 21,500-square-foot station, encompassing two buildings equipped with state-of-the-art technology and environmentally friendly design components became the new headquarters of the Signal Hill Police Department in January 2013. The City of Signal Hill marked the occasion with a dedication and open house on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the new station, located at 2745 Walnut Ave.

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he new station was part of the Signal Hill Civic Center Project, which also encompasses a new library. Initial planning for the new library began in 1998, and the planning of the new police station started in 2002. The projects involved multiple citizen committees, three rounds of applications for State grants, a failed local ballot measure to finance the improvements, and the active involvement of the Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency (SHRDA).

The planning for the two projects was eventually combined and coordinated, with the police station being the first phase since it was to be relocated away from the Civic Center complex. The new police station is located on property the SHRDA acquired approximately three-quarters of a mile from the Civic Center.

The relocation of the new police station created an opportunity to construct the new library on the site of the existing station, as well as preserving public open space. It also created a series of construction and environmental challenges, including soil remediation and the testing of an on-site abandoned oil well. The construction challenges include the removal of the full basement from the old police station, stabilization of the library building, and re-grading the northern portion of Signal Hill Park.

ccording to the City’s Civic Center Project Plan, the need for both a new police station and library had become evident in the late 1990s. The city’s population had grown from 5,588 in 1970 to 9,300 in the year 2000. The current population of Signal Hill is more than 11,000 residents.

A Citizens Blue-Ribbon Committee studied the existing station and recommended its demolition and replacement in 2002.

In November of 2009, the SHRDA issued a $20.6 million bond to build the new station. In March of 2011, the SHRDA issued an $8.8 million bond to construct a new library.

Construction on the new police station, which occupies a block starting at the corner of 27th Street and Walnut Avenue, began in November of 2010.

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he new station boasts solar panels that provide shade for the department’s patrol cars and the mobile command center.

Windows have been designed to let in natural light throughout the building, and the automatic lighting system adjusts its electrical lights to maximize use of natural light.

A drip-irrigation system provides water to the drought-tolerant plants that have been placed all over the grounds. Water runoff on the property will stream through vegetative bioswales that will filter waste in the water before it drains into the street.

The building has instant water heaters instead of water boilers. Each room will have its own energyefficient air-conditioning system.

Photo by Matt Sun

Opportunity for the community

When the new Signal Hill police station was finished in early

2013, it had been nearly 10 years since Signal Hill city officials had first proposed the idea of building a new one. Throughout that time, a wide variety of community members, from residents to business owners, to City and police officials, had been involved almost every step of the way.

In August 2004, a Signal Hill Police Department Blue-Ribbon Committee was appointed by the City Council to evaluate the police department’s staffing and facility needs after an assessment commissioned by WMM and Associates two years prior determined that the department had “outgrown” its police station.

The 22-member committee met over an 11-month period through various meetings to evaluate needs identified by then Police Chief Don Pedersen. Those needs included whether to add six police officers to the department’s police force to meet increasing demands of a growing community and whether to upgrade the police station.

The committee ultimately recommended adding the new police officers after determining that the department was “understaffed.” The committee also recommended building a new police facility after concluding that the station on Hill Street was “old, undersized and inefficient,” according to a report from the committee.

A major responsibility of the committee, however, was to come to a “consensus” on a way to finance the new police station. After looking over several different fee options, the committee ended up recommending a three-percent utility tax to fund the construction of the new building. The City Council scheduled a vote on the utility tax measure, known as Meas-

ure H, for the November 8, 2005 election. However, Signal Hill voters overwhelmingly rejected the tax measure.

After regrouping, City staff determined that the best option to finance the police facility, in addition to a new library, would be to issue bonds through the former Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency (SHRDA).

The original Civic Center Concept Plan included constructing the new police station on Spud Field, which received considerable input from the community. After a series of community workshops, it was then determined that the most suitable location would be a four-acre site located on Walnut Avenue.

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n January of 2013, nearly two years after the original contractor had first broken ground on the project, the Signal Hill Police Department relocated to a new 21,500-squarefoot, modern facility.

Although the committee’s recommendation for a utility-tax measure was ultimately voted down, Rose Richard, a Signal Hill planning commissioner and former longtime police volunteer who served on the committee, said the community was heavily involved throughout the process. She said the project was an example of the community coming together to work on a common cause.

“The committee was comprised of a really good cross section of Signal Hill residents, business people, City officials and police personnel,” Richard said. “It was a roundtable of ideas, and nobody’s ideas were dismissed. They were all discussed in an open forum, and everybody had an opportunity to voice their opinions… believe it or not, it was reasonably diplomatic.”

Former Signal Hill Mayor Keaton King, who also served as a committee member, said one of the main reasons for recommending a

new police facility was that the old building wasn’t fit to handle the police department’s new equipment.

He said the new station is now “first class” and capable of operating such up-to-date technology.

Signal Hill Parks & Recreation Commissioner Gary Dudley, who

served on the committee as well, said he was looking forward to touring the new building and that he was pleased the City settled on a “good location” of which police can get in and out. “It looks like a beautiful facility, and it’s right on the cutting edge,” he said. “It’s very efficient as

The 21,500-square-foot station encompasses two buildings equipped with state-of-the-art technology and environmentally friendly design components.

far as the environment is concerned and for the size of our police department and any prisoners we might have… it’s a very forward and modern concept.”

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TST4748 / 2014 265096 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SMITTLE & ASSOCIATES, 3636 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807.

Registrant: SMITTLE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 3636 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Mark Robert Smittle, CEO. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on August 26, 2013. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 19, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: September 26, & October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

TST4757 / Case No. NS029360 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 Irma Leticia Sanchez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: IRMA LETICIA SANCHEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: IRMA LETICIA SANCHEZ, to Proposed Name: ERMA SANCHEZ PARSON. 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: November 13, 2015; Time: 8:30 am.; Dept. S26. 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: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014. ___//ss//___ Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: September 18, 2014

TST4758 / 2014 272228 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: AFTER HOURS TAILORING, 1309 E. 20th St., Long Beach, 90806. Registrant: CORNELIA DEL ROSARIO LEMUS, 1309 E. 20th St., Long Beach, CA 90806. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Cornelia Del Rosario Lemus. 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 25, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

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TST4759 / 2014 272758 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: SM DRIVE AWAY TRANSPORTATION, 6938 Purdy Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201. Registrants: 1.

MARCO ANTONIO GUERRA, 2. SALVADOR MIGUEL ANTONIO, 6938 Purdy Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201.

This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Marco Antonio Guerra.

The registrants have begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrants began using this fictitious business name on September 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 25, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

TST4761 / 2014 273715 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: LONG BEACH POST, 301 Pine Ave. #B, Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrant: ETA ADVERTISING, INC., 301 Pine Ave. #B, Long Beach, CA 90802. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Cynthia Adele Allen, 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 26, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

TST4764 / 2014 279294 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: LARRY'S AUTO SHOP, 702 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: JOE LARRY MACIAS, 1414 Silva St., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Joe Larry Macias. 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 October 1, 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: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014.

TST4749 / 2014 269731 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SPARKLING RESULTS, 1365 Newport Ave. #301, Long Beach, CA 90804. Registrant: SARAH MICHAEL,

1365 Newport Ave. #301, Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Sarah Michael. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on January 2, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 24, 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 26, & October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

TST4750 / 2014 270514 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: CALIFORNIA ULTIMATE TURF, 2683 Lime Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755.

Registrant: ASPHALT, FABRIC & ENGINEERING, INC., 2683 Lime Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Douglas E. Coulter, Vice President. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on November 22, 2005. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 24, 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 26, & October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

TST4752 / 2014 271088 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ALOHI COUNSELING, 2501 E. Willow St. Unit 101, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: ALOHI ENTERPRISES, INC., 2510 E. Willow St., Unit 101, Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Kelly M. James, Vice President. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on September 24, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 24, 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 26, & October 3, 10, 17, 2014.

TST4772 / 2014 287375 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: EL INCO RACINGCAMS, 13101 S. Main, Los Angeles, CA 90061. Registrant: MARTHA VILLACRES TRUSTEE OF THE 1989 TERESA VILLACRES TRUST, 2895 Adriatic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810. This business is conducted by: a Trust. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Martha Villacres. 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 October 7, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

TST4768 / 2014 266881 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: ECHO-MAN EXPRESS, 2558 E. 219th St., Carson CA 90810. Registrants: 1. GUILLERMO CARREON MANALANG, JR., 2. HILDA DEL FIN MANALANG, 2558 E. 219th St., Carson CA 90810. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Guillermo Carreon Manalang, 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 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: October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

TST4774 / 2014 276046 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. ARTPATHLEEA, 2. ELLE LEVEN, 269 Corona Ave. #8, Long Beach, CA 90803. Registrant: LEE ANNE ROBINSON, 269 Corona Ave. #8, Long Beach, CA 90803. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Lee Anne Robinson. 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 29, 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: October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.

TST4742 / 2014 250106 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: PHAM NGUYEN PHAM, 1918 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 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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TST4775 / Case No. NS029423 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 Irma Leticia Sanchez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: ROBERT WAYNE EAGAR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ROBERT WAYNE EAGAR , to Proposed Name: JOHNNY SCOTT JORGENSEN. 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: November 18, 2015; Time: 8:30 am.; Dept. S26. 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: October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014. ___//ss//___ Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: October 2, 2014

TST4760 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 758760CA Loan No. Title Order No. XXXXXX2125 130239241 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-02-2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10-24-2014 at 11:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 0309-2004, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 04 0555572, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: SOPHAN THAI, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN., as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $852,283.75 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2154 RIDGE VIEW TERRACE DRIVE SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 APN Number: 7217-029-014 Legal Description: PARCEL NO. 1: LOT 103 OF TRACT NO. 51830, IN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS SHOWN ON THE SUBDIVISION MAP RECORDED ON OCTOBER 31, 2000, IN BOOK 1254 AT PAGE(S) 1 TO 11 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER, AS CORRECTED BY CERTIFICATES OF CORRECTION RECORDED JANUARY 25, 2001, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 01-0133596, RECORDED MAY 29, 2001 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 01925100 AND RECORDED OCTOBER

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17, 2001, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1973026, ALL IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, (''OFFICIAL RECORDS;'').

PARCEL NO. 2: NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, DRAINAGE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED AND DECLARATION OF RESTATED COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS FOR BIXBY RIDGE, RECORDED ON MARCH 1, 2000 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 0003133402, (THE ''DECLARATION''), AND THE NOTICE OF ADDITION OF TERRITORY AND SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (PHASE 7), RECORDED ON JULY 24, 2002 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 021730181, (THE ''NOTICE''), BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND AS MAY BE AMENDED AND RESTATED, AND THE MAP. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 09-24-2014 ALAW, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKAVE. 3RD FLOOR DALE CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)4353661 For Sales Information: www.servicelinkASAP.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800280-2832 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at

(714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about post-

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ponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4487730 10/03/2014, 10/10/2014, 10/17/2014

TST4776 Requesting Section 3 Business and Residents for Alamitos Park Project - Park Improvements.

We will assist with bonds, Insurance, and Line of Credit.

Plans available at our office Monday to Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm.

Bid No. R-6986, B-4620, & 3070-49 Lic. Type: C-27, C-10, C-8, C-13, General Labors.

Bid Date: 10/29/14 Bid Time: 10:00am Engineers Estimate: 1,800,000.00 Location: Long Beach, Ca Duration: 90 Working Days Company: C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. Address: 1461 S. East End Ave Pomona, Ca 91766 Phone: 909-590-2626 Fax: 909-590-4117 TST4765 Bitech Construction invites qualified Section 3 businesses to participate in the LB Alamitos Park bid. Plans are available on the City's website. Interested subcontractors to submit bid by 10/22/14 to bitech@bitechconstruction.com [P]: (714) 521-1477 [F]: (714) 521-1479 TST4767

Toby B. Hayward, Inc. is requesting subcontractor/vendor bids for qualified HUD Section 3 local business enterprises located in Long Beach for: East Division PD Sub Station Project Number R-6999

Bid Due Date & Time: October 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM

We are seeking all qualified Demolition, Rebar, CMU, Structural Steel, Casework/Cabinet, Insulation, TPO Roofing, Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim, Hollow Metal Doors and Frames, Glass and Glazing, Drywall, Plaster, Ceramic Tile, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Painting, Signage, Lockers, Elevator, Fire Sprinkler, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Asphalt Pavers, Landscaping, and Hazardous Material subcontractors.

We will assist all interested companies in obtaining project plans, specifications, and requirements. Please contact Max Kogan at maxjkogan@gmail.com Toby B. Hayward, Inc. 1951 S Myrtle Avenue Monrovia , CA 91016 PHONE: (626)303-5039/ FAX: (626)358-5127

TST4771 Construct 1 One, Corp. is seeking sub-bids from certified and qualified HUD Section 3 companies Project Name: East Division PD Substation Location: Long Beach, CA

Awarding Agency: City of Long Beach

Bids Due: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 @ 10:00 AM

Seeking bids from certified HUD 3 subcontractors and suppliers on all trades. Plans and specifications are available for review at our office.

Bonds may be required and bonds may be at bidder’s expense. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information: Construct 1 One, Corp.

Attn: Sam Reed 2832 Walnut Ave., Ste. C Tustin, CA 92780 Ph. (714) 259-5400 Fax (714) 259-5406 Email SamR@Construct1.com

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ARC Construction Inc. is looking to hire local Sub-contractors and local construction workers for completing the project “Alamitos Park Improvements” in the city of Long Beach. The project bids on Oct. 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. and requires but not limited to Demolition, Grading, plumbing, landscaping.

Construction workers must live in the city of Long Beach and qualify as Section 3 Resident. For more information contact Dennis at 818-249-2932.

TST4770 Notice to Subcontractors Calling For Bids

R.C. Construction Services, Inc. Ph: 909.829.3688 Fax 909.829.3696 Contact: Estimating Dept. Seeking Bids From HUD Section 3 Subs and Suppliers for participation on: East Division PD Sub Station in Long Beach, CA Bid Date: 10/22/14 @ 10:00AM Contracting Agency: City of Long Beach Bids for: All Trades. Bonds may be required and cost of bonds may be at bidders’ expense. Plans are available for review in our office. This project has a HUD Section 3 Business and/or Section 3 hiring requirement per (24 CFR Part 135).

TST4769

Requesting bids from qualified HUD Section 3 local businesses, including but not limited to the following trades: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Metal Stud Framing, Drywall, Landscaping, Roofing, etc.

Project: East Division PD Substation Bid Date: 10/22/14 @ 10:00 AM

Plans and specifications may be obtained at www.longbeach.gov/purchasing/default.asp

RCC will assist interested subs in obtaining bond, line of credit and insurance if necessary. RCC reserve the right to require all subs to furnish performance/payment bonds. Subs must execute RCC’s subcontract form.

(See www.royalconstructionsite.com) Royal Construction Corp. Lic # 444780 11680 Goldring Rd Ste A, Arcadia, CA 91006 Contact Person: Sonny Chan PH (626) 358-6688 FX (626) 358-0880 Email: sonnychan@royalconstructionsite.com

TST4766 Requesting Bids from Qualified HUD Section 3 Local Business including all trades.

Project: East Division Police Department Substation (Rebid) Bid Date: October 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM

Plans and Specifications may be obtained at our office.

Cal-City Construction, Inc.

16605 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 Tel (562)404-4820

Fax: (562)404-4830

Contact Person: James Lim Jlim@cal-city.com

Approved Watering Schedule

Watering is approved on the following days:

Monday, Thursday, & Saturday before 9am and after 4pm

For more information, call the Water Conservation Hotline: 562-989-7350

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