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City of Long Beach accepts deed to Schroeder Hall; facility to house LBPD’s East Division Substation

LBUSD hopes to further address needs of homeless students with state’s new budgeting formula

Sean Belk/Signal Tribune

The Mary McLeod Bethune Transition Center, which opened in 2006 at 2101 San Gabriel Ave. at the Villages at Cabrillo in west Long Beach, provides homeless families with various services, including school enrollment help, school uniforms, supplies, basic needs, counseling, school intake and referrals to other agencies for housing assistance.

Sean Belk Staff Writer

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Col. Peggy Stradford (left), chief of staff of the 79th Sustainment Support Command in the U.S. Army Reserve, shakes hands with Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia during an Oct. 24 ceremony during which the City accepted the deed for Schroeder Hall from the U.S. Army Reserve. The 4.7-acre facility will be renovated to house the Long Beach Police Department’s East Division Substation.

Cory Bilicko

Managing Editor

Following years of negotiations, Schroeder Hall, which has served as an Army Reserve Center for decades, will soon undergo major renovations to become the Long Beach Police Department’s new East Division Substation, possibly by the end of next year.

During an Oct. 24 ceremony, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia accepted the deed for the 4.7-acre facility from the U.S. Army Reserve. Garcia referred to the deed transfer as “the culmination of a lot of hard work.”

“We will be able to transform this site into an incredibly important function for us and our police department,” Garcia said. “This is the new site for our East Division Substation. It’s going to serve the entire east side of our community. It’s incredibly important that this site is built, as we all know, and what’s special about it is this is a site with a lot of history for the U.S. Army Reserve. We’re going from an organization that we’re so proud of that has protected our country and our communities for such a long time to

Schroeder Hall, located at 3800 E. Willow St., was constructed in 1960 and has served as an Army Reserve center. After being renovated as the new East Division Police Substation, it will include office space, renovated locker areas, showers, restrooms, gym facilities, an elevator to provide ADA accessibility, public waiting and reception areas, and a multi-purpose community room, according to the City of Long Beach.

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While some students might find it a struggle to finish homework at night, other students are saddled with an additional dilemma– not having a stable home.

Through a new budgeting formula approved by the State Legislature last year that provides school districts in California greater flexibility for using certain state funds, the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) hopes to bring awareness and attention to the needs of its growing and often hidden homeless-student population.

Currently, more than 5,000 students in K-12th grade at LBUSD are homeless, meaning they “lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence,” according to James Suarez, homeless student liaison and assistant director of LBUSD’s Office of Equity, Access and Career and College Readiness, in an emailed statement.

The homeless-student population at LBUSD accounts for more than 6 percent of the district’s overall population of more 80,000 students.

“The homeless population has gradually risen in LBUSD,” Suarez said, adding that homeless students are of all ethnicities and parts of the City since the economic downturn hit all facets of society. “The downturn in the U.S. economy, especially hard-hitting in California, probably has had the most significant impact on Long Beach’s homeless population.”

According to a report released on Sept. 10 by the California Youth Project, a research and policy initiative on homeless students, and kidsdata.org, nearly 270,000 publicschool students in California were homeless at some point in the 2012-2013 school year. This equates to about 4 percent of all California’s public-school students, double the national average. California accounted for a little more than one-fifth of all homeless public-school students in the U.S. that school year, according to the report.

This academic year, LBUSD referenced homeless students for the first time along with its annual budget, approved in June, as part of what’s called a Local Control

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Officers from the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) arrested two suspects from Los Angeles Tuesday for various crimes related to mail theft, according to SHPD. On Oct. 28, at approximately 4am, members from the SHPD’s Detective Bureau were conducting surveillance in the 2200 block of Ohio Avenue as a result of ongoing mail theft that has occurred in the city since last May. During the surveillance, a maroon Chevy Equinox stopped in the middle of the street, and two occupants exited the vehicle. The female driver walked to a cluster mailbox located in front of a condominium complex. She then used a screwdriver to pry open the four mailboxes to access the contents inside, according to police. As she was committing the theft, the male passenger stood by the vehicle and acted as the lookout, police said.

After the two suspects drove out of the area, officers inspected the mailboxes and confirmed that they had been tampered with. Officers stopped the suspects’ vehicle a short distance away, and mail belonging to a Signal Hill resident was located inside the vehicle. In the trunk of the vehicle were three packages that had been purchased by means of identity theft, according to the SHPD. Both suspects from Los Angeles were arrested. The investigation is ongoing.

Source: SHPD

City of LB appoints Modica as assistant city manager

Long Beach City Manager Patrick West announced the appointment of Tom Modica to the position of assistant city manager on Oct. 24, according to the City.

Section 301 of the City Charter provides the authority for the city manager to appoint an assistant city manager with the confirmation of the City Council.

West made the appointment in consultation with the City Council, and their confirmation of the appointment is scheduled for Nov.11, according to the City.

“Tom Modica is highly qualified to fulfill the duties of assistant city manager,” West said.

“Throughout his City service, Tom has demonstrated excellent leadership, problem-solving, budgetary and communications skills. He has developed a reputation for being one who is not afraid to take on and resolve complicated issues, engage the community to solve problems and provide candid and thoughtful input on a wide variety of important issues.”

The role of the assistant city manager includes supporting both the city manager and various functions of the city manager’s office, as well as fully performing the duties of the city manager in his or her absence. To select an assistant city manager, the City conducted an extensive recruitment utilizing the services of a firm with experience in executive recruitment, according to the City.

Modica currently serves as deputy city manager and oversees external affairs and

special initiatives, maintaining oversight over government affairs, communications and regional initiatives such as water quality, transportation, regional planning, and state and regional funding issues. He also oversees the Tidelands Capital Improvement Division, which is responsible for a planned $275-million capital-improvement program in the City’s coastal area over the next five years, including the rebuild of the Belmont Beach and Aquatics Center.

Modica has worked with City departments and elected officials on several initiatives over the years, including the long-term improvement in the City’s ocean water quality, management and oversight of $120 million in stimulus funds, protection of the City’s interests through the dissolution of redevelopment, the study of the Long Beach Breakwater, the 2010 City Council redistricting process and coordinating citywide media and communications issues, including the City’s award-winning use of social media.

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ALIVE AT THE MORTUARY What Fundraiser Who KFI AM and McKenzie Mortuary When Friday, Oct. 31 from 10am to 1pm Where McKenzie Mortuary, 3843 E Anaheim St. More Info KFI AM’s Bill Carroll Show will stream live from McKenzie Mortuary in observance of Halloween and the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During airtime, McKenzie Mortuary will sell books and match the sales. The money raised will be donated to KAMM Cares, an organization that provides help for women going through breast cancer treatment.

MUSIC IN THE AIR What Concert Who Friends of Music at California Heights United Methodist Church Where 3759 Orange Ave. When Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3pm More Info The concert, presented by organist James Petri and the Poly High School Chamber Orchestra, will include musical selections by Bach, Handel, Copeland, DuBois and more. Call (562) 595-1996 or visit calheightsumc.org .

READ MY LIPS What Free lip-reading classes Who The Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter When Monday, Nov. 3 from 10am to noon Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. in Lakewood More Info The class meets every Monday and Wednesday. Beginners are welcome at any time. Call (562) 438-0597 or visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org .

MEET AND EAT What Supper Club Who Bixby Knolls Supper Club Where Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic Ave. When Monday, Nov. 3 at 6pm and 7:30pm More Info The November Supper Club meeting will celebrate the life of Vincenzo Cristiano, founder of Nino’s Italian Restaurant. The Bixby Knolls Supper Club supports local restaurants by dining at them on Monday nights, which are typically slow. RSVPs are necessary; email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .

MIX AND MINGLE What Mixer Who Junior League of Long Beach When Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Where E.J. Malloy’s, 3411 E. Broadway Ave. More Info Attendees will be encouraged to mingle with current Junior League of Long Beach members to learn more about the group and current membership opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided. Visit jllb.org .

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What Holiday shopping reception Who Rancho Los Alamitos When Friday, Nov. 7 from 4pm to 7pm Where 6400 E. Bixby Hill Rd. More Info The Rancho Los Alamitos gift shop will offer children’s books, jewelry, apparel, tapestry bags, John Kelly Fine Dark Chocolate and more for sale. All proceeds will benefit the educational programs at the Rancho. Visit rancholosalamitos.org .

YOU’RE A PEACH What El Dorado West Sugar Peach Festival Who El Dorado Park Senior Center Where 2800 N. Studebaker Rd. When Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9:00am to 3:00pm More Info Crafts, mosaic stoneware jewelry, greeting cards, glass and vintage items will be available for sale. Food trucks will be on-site. Call (562) 5703227.

TAKE A WALK What East Village Walking Tour Who Long Beach Heritage Where Meet in front of Modica’s Deli, 455 E Ocean Blvd.

When Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10am to noon More Info The two-hour tour will stop at different locations throughout the East Village. Cost is $10. Call (562) 493-7019 or visit lbheritage.org .

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK What Fundraiser Who The Long Beach Jaycee Foundation and Rock For Vets When Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 3pm Where Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St. More Info The event will feature an auction and light lunch. Vendors will have items for sale. Cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Long Beach Jaycee Foundation and Rock For Vets, which assist local teachers and vets, respectively. Call (866) 597-1116.

CALLING ALL WRITERS What Writers meeting Who California Writers Club of Long Beach Where Long Beach Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr. When Saturday, Nov. 8 from 3pm to 5pm More Info Alan Rifkin, a former Details and L.A. Weekly contributing editor, will be the guest speaker.

MAKING ENGLISH TEACHERS PROUD What Monthly meeting Who Bixby Knolls Literary Society When Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7pm Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave. More Info Literary society members will discuss Animal Farm by George Orwell. Parking is available along Atlantic Avenue. Call (562) 595-0081, email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or visit bixbyknollsinfo.com .

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Accountability Plan (LCAP). The plan is in response to a new funding method, known as the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown and approved by the State Legislature in 2013.

According to school officials, the formula provides a more “streamlined” school-finance system, giving schools greater flexibility to use state funding based on student needs.

Shortly after the State’s approval of the new formula, LBUSD began a “sweeping effort to engage the community in shaping its LCAP,” including multiple surveys and meetings, which are required under the new formula, school officials said.

The draft LCAP, according to school officials, spells out spending priorities and accountability measures for the next three years to make certain that resources are used wisely.

For LBUSD, identifying homeless students in the LCAP, even though these students are part of the low-income subgroup, was important to recognize that there are “significant differences for these youngsters in needs,” not only when it comes to academic achievement but in counseling with regard to social and emotional

issues as well, Suarez said.

“By listing homeless students as a distinct category in the LCAP, not to diminish the other groups of needy students, I think, creates an awareness and attention,” he said. “In addition, tying homeless students to goals of the LCAP ensures accountability for high student achievement and intervention support.”

Suarez said homeless students are automatically eligible for Title I services (federal funding for students from low-income families) and free food services. In addition, LBUSD has won the State’s competitive McKinney-Vento grant as a supplement to the school district’s Title I reservation for homeless education.

The McKinney-Vento laws ensure that homeless students maintain a “stable environment for the six or so hours a day at school even if the students’ home life does not offer the same stability,” he said. At the same time, however, Suarez said, the need for better social services and partnerships with social-service agencies is vital to addressing lack of adequate housing, which he said is the “source” of the issue.

“Homeless students are among the most vulnerable and needy students in schools,” he said. “They are also some of the most resilient. Providing a support system for the student and family is key.”

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A couple of nights ago, Steve and I went out for a sushi dinner and then decided to stop at our local Goodwill store to do a bit of shopping on our way back to the office. It seems we often find treasures while browsing at thrift stores. This shopping trip did not disappoint us, as we found several dishes to match Mom’s place settings– a beautiful pattern that was discontinued long ago.

While waiting in line to pay for our purchases, I started thinking that what I was buying was someone else’s castoffs, or better yet, to make me feel environmentally responsible, I was buying recycled goods. I figured being able to link shopping to recycling was a stroke of genius since I had now created a guilt-free way to spend my dollars!

The next day, I was browsing through the postings from my Facebook friends and ran across a composition on recycling.

After I finished reading the rather long piece, I decided that I wanted to share it with our readers. Unfortunately, I have no way of knowing who authored the piece, as it is labeled as

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In all resources, including Title I, LCFF, and McKinneyVento, the school district has centrally budgeted approximately $500,000, Suarez said. This includes a full-time social worker, full-time community worker, student transportation, dental care, summer programs and case management.

Two of the main services that LBUSD provides to homeless students are transportation and supplies, Sean Belk/Signal Tribune which include school A box of “nearly new” shoes is available for children at the Mary McLeod Bethune Transition uniforms, he said.

Center at the Villages at Cabrillo in west Long Beach that provides assistance to homeless stuTransportation, dents and families.

Suarez said, is important since it “elimident and family with assistance, tion for the children or, worse yet, nates a barrier for many homeless such as uniforms, school supplies, a dropout situation,” Suarez students getting to school.” referrals and counseling, Suarez said. “Current laws protect the stuHe said one of the biggest signs said. dents from moving school to school that a child is homeless is absen“If students are in school and by requiring the [school] district to teeism, including tardiness, adding getting instruction, they can provide transportation to the school that, once a child shows a pattern of achieve,” he said. of origin if it is feasible. That being frequently late or absent from Transportation also ensures the means that even though the family class, teachers should report this to stability in keeping a child at one is moving around the city, the stua counselor to follow up with the school even if the family is moving dent remains at the same school, family. creating a stable environment.” around, he said.

Alhough, in many cases, famiHe said all school districts in the “Before the homeless education lies are reluctant to report their sit- laws, homeless families who are country must designate a “homeuation because of “the pride very transient moved their child factor,” giving this information from school to school to school, see HOMELESS page 12 helps the district to support the stu- thus creating a fragmented educa-

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anonymous in every website posting I could find, even the one from csasisters.org (Congregation of Sisters of Saint Agnes in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin). Nevertheless, here is the item below.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I can’t wait to hear what my mom thinks about it.

In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized to her and explained, “We didn’t have the ‘green thing’ back in my day.”

That’s right– they didn’t have the “green thing” in her day.

Back then, they returned their milk bottles, Coke bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant[s] to be washed and sterilized and refilled, using the same bottles over and over. So, they really were recycled. But, they didn’t have the “green thing” back in her day.

In her day, they walked up stairs, because they didn’t have an escalator in every store and office building. They walked to the grocery store and didn’t climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time they had to go two blocks. But she’s right.

They didn’t have the “green thing” in her day.

Back then, they washed the baby’s diapers because they didn’t have the throw-away kind. They dried clothes on a line, not in an energy-gobbling machine burning up 220 volts; wind and solar power really did dry the clothes. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.

But that old lady was right– they didn’t have the “green thing” back in her day.

Back then, they had one TV, or radio, in the house– not a TV

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I’m just going to say it. Are you guys serious? “Code of civility and conduct?” [“SH Council considers code of conduct after vice mayor’s ‘offensive’ remarks to resident,” Oct. 24, 2014] This is becoming very confusing. He says she is prejudiced against her own kind, and she says he is prejudiced because he accused her of prejudiced. Huh? First of all, let’s don't forget we have this thing called the Constitution, which was written, in part, to guarantee us the right to freedom of speech. Second of all, how are we supposed to keep up with what is acceptable? Perhaps someone should come up with “A Handbook of Political Correctness Protocol.” Good luck with that! Thirdly, I think all of this is politically driven, and if it goes any further it will only serve to divide this city even more than it already is.

Lyn Hutchison Signal Hill

An overlooked victim in the verbal clash between the Signal Hill vice mayor and the Signal Hill resident would appear to have been the English language. As quoted in your article, the vice mayor told the resident, “I think you are just prejudice [sic] against your own kind.” In the same article the resident is quoted as responding, “I don’t know anybody in 2014 who speaks like that other than people who are prejudice [sic] when they are accusing other people of being prejudice [sic].” Subject to myself being corrected, I believe that both speakers should have used the participle “prejudiced” rather than than the noun “prejudice.” Since the dispute involved a school, perhaps my observation is appropriate. Class is dismissed.

Jeremiah Flanigan Long Beach

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in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a pizza dish, not a screen the size of the state of Montana. In the kitchen, they blended and stirred by hand because they didn’t have electric machines to do everything for [them]. When they packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, they used waddedup newspaper to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.

Back then, they didn’t fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. They used a push mower that ran on human power. They exercised by working, so they didn’t need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity.

But she’s right– they didn’t have the “green thing” back then.

They drank from a fountain when they were thirsty, instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time they had a drink of water. They refilled pens with ink, instead of buying a new pen, and they replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull. But they didn’t have the “green thing” back then.

Back then, people took the streetcar, and kids rode their bikes to school or rode the school bus instead of turning their moms into 24-hour taxi services. They had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And they didn’t need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.

But that old lady is right. They didn’t have the “green thing” back in her day.

Gee– that was my day too!

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Among the offices on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 4 General Election in Long Beach will be the 47th Congressional District, the 70th District in the State Assembly and the Water Replenishment District’s (WRD) Division 3 seat.

The Signal Tribune requested that each of the candidates seeking those seats submit information on his or her campaign, the results of which are published below, in the order in which they were emailed. We asked the candidates to limit their nonprofit/professional affiliations and endorsments to five each and their goals if elected/platform to 150 words. (The Signal Tribune is only publishing the responses received before the imposed deadline.)

47th Congressional District

70th State Assembly District

Andy Whallon

Party affiliation Republican Age 53

John C. Goya

Years residing in district 28 Previous offices held None Occupation Property manager Education B.S. Aerospace Engi-

Technology - B.S. Chemical Engi-

Family information Single, no neering children Family information Single Nonprofit/professional affiliations Nonprofit/professional affiliations

The Apartment Association California, Southern Cities El Capitan Homeowners Association Rotary Club of Signal Hill Long Beach Area Republican Party

Goals if elected/platform

I’m not a politician but a hands-on independent thinker who will seek viable solutions for this district’s toughest challenges: •Fighting poverty with better jobs and education •Healthcare and access to choice • Insuring public safety and stopping human trafficking.

We need a Congressman who will be an outspoken advocate for those who cannot help themselves, someone who will stand in the gap.

We should be responsibly shrinking government, allowing people to work so we’re putting people before politics with an open, candid, transparent and accountable government.

Washington has forgotten that basic American freedoms are what makes America great and what made the “American Dream” possible.

As an engineer, I solve problems in a focused and pragmatic way. As your Representative, I will attack problems until they are solved. We must work together because it’s the right thing to do.

Endorsements State Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff State Senator Mimi Walters Assemblyman Travis Allen Orange County Supervisor Shawn Nelson State Board of Equalization Member Michelle Park-Steel Campaign website andywhallon.com

Lynn Dymally

Age 48

Years residing in district 25-plus Previous offices held Long Beach City Council, 4th District (2004-present) Occupation Teacher, teaching high

Years residing in district 12 Previous offices held None Occupation COO WestOceanMD Education New Jersey Institute of

neering, University of Michigan

United Small Business Alliance Long Beach Rotary Club Century Club Republican National Hispanic Assembly Republican Jewish Coalition

Goals if elected/platform

When elected, I will establish an enterprise zone to create jobs, protect Port business and improve roads. I will work to make streets safer in Long Beach, San Pedro, Signal Hill and Avalon for businesses, residents and tourists– not a haven for vagrants, gangs and felons. I am the candidate running for this office that has managed budgets, negotiated trade union contracts/agreements and worked with government agencies to solve problems.

I will present a bill to audit educational funding and then address poor school ratings and bring art, trade courses and more sports activities back to schools. Plus, place a nurse in every school. I will work to keep school tuitions low and ensure proper instructor staffing.

I will work to: guarantee that your doctor is your selection and protect services for seniors, veterans and special-needs citizens; protect Prop 13; and establish no-kill animal shelters.

Endorsements

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association 405/605 Tea Party Patriots California Chiropractic Association California Orthopaedic Association Log Cabin OC/LA Campaign website johngoya.com

school U.S. Government Education BA and MA from California State University Long Beach

Family information Married, wife Jennifer, two school-age daughters Nonprofit/professional affiliations

Minnie Gant PTA Sierra Club Surfrider Foundation California Teachers Association

Goals if elected/platform

Our schools are our future, and we need to make sure that all students have the opportunities to succeed in college or career by providing adequate funding to schools and affordable access to community colleges and universities.

Jobs are the cornerstone of our economy. I will make job training and creating a top priority in Sacramento, making sure our schools, community colleges, and universities are providing relevant, applicable training for the jobs of the 21st century.

I will also fight to streamline and simplify the regulations and requirements for opening a business in our state and fight for smart re-investment in our infrastructure and highway system.

Safe neighborhoods. On the council, I helped contribute to Long Beach’s dramatic reduction in crime, and I will continue to be an unflagging advocate for the safety of our neighborhoods, giving our front-line police officers and firefighters the tools they need to keep us safe.

Endorsements

Democratic Party Sierra Club Mayor Bob Foster Long Beach Firefighters Association Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal Campaign website odonnell2014.com

Water Replenishment District Division 3

Party affiliation Democrat Age 56 Years residing in district 22 Previous offices held Board Member, Compton Unified School District Occupation Retired associate professor, CSULB Education BA, Communications/Sociology, UC San Diego; MA, Business Management, University of Redlands; Juris Doctorate, Whittier College School of Law Family information Divorced widow; one child (son) Christian Dymally-Lee, graduate student at CSULB and head coach boys basketball team, LAUSD’s Mervyn M. Dymally High School; father, Former Lt. Govenor and Congressman Mervyn M. Dymally; brother, Mark Dymally, retired Metropolitan Water District Board Director and employee, as well as Board Director, West Basin Water District; first cousin, Edgar Dymally, current longtime senior employee, Metropolitan Water District Nonprofit/professional affiliations President, Mervyn M. Dymally Legacy Institute, Inc. Past member, Long Beach Bar Association Board of Directors LBUSD former member of the School Site Council, PTA, and Superintendent’s Roundtable Goals if elected/platform Lynn Dymally completed the term of Lillian Kawasaki.

Like Lillian, Lynn is a reformer and fierce public advocate.

Lynn hit the ground running, leading the effort to prevent an increase to the annual water rate, in fact, her first vote as a board member was to not raise water rates.

Not a career politician, Lynn has worked tirelessly, meeting with local, state and federal officials to develop solutions to combat the drought we now face. Her active engagement has made her the best choice to guarantee that WRD becomes 100-percent independent of imported water from northern California and Colorado River by 2017.

Lynn’s platform includes: funding and technical support of local water projects in small and disadvantaged cities suffering from well and groundwater contamination; greater regulatory acceptance of recycled water for recharge of the groundwater basin and for direct potable use; and funding for greater storm and effluent water capture.

Endorsements Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters National Women's Political Caucus Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Assemblyman Steven Bradford Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper Campaign website dymallyforwrd2014.com

John Allen

Party affiliation Democrat Age 71 Years residing in district 42 Previous offices held Long Beach Transit, Director (1985-93) and President once Occupation Long Beach Water Commissioner, formerly head deputy district attorney Education UCLA, Hastings College of the Law Family information Married, one son Nonprofit/professional affiliations Explorer Scouts chair, Long Beach Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (1989-94);Long Beach Bar Foundation, Board of Directors (1993-1997); WomenShelter 1998-2003, Board of Directors; Long Beach Bar Association Goals if elected/platform California is in a historic drought, and yet the Water Replenishment District mismanages the Central Basin, the underground aquifer beneath our feet that supplies 60 percent of the water that flows from our faucets. The water table has fallen to levels not seen since 1961 and is falling at least a foot a month.

In this crisis, we need people with experience solving water problems, not politicians looking for a place to land.

I’m John Allen and have seven years as a Long Beach Water Commissioner, twice as president.

While keeping rates low, I secured federal funds for a desalinization demonstration project. During my service, Long Beach’s conservation efforts have seen water consumption fall by 13.5 percent.

With shrewd alliances, we can recharge Central Basin by forcing Metropolitan Water District to sell us the needed water they’ve withheld. If I’m elected, the Basin will recover.

Endorsements District Attorney Jackie Lacy Supervisor Don Knabe Former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster Former DA Steve Cooley Democratic 70th Assembly District Nominee Patrick O’Donnell Campaign website See Facebook: “John Allen, Long Beach Water Commissioner”

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Tonia Reyes Uranga

Party affiliation Democrat Age 60 Years residing in district 45 Previous offices held Councilmember, City of Long Beach Occupation Nonprofit consultant Education Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles Family information Married, mother of three Nonprofit/professional affiliations Board of Directors, Coalition for Clean Air Board Member, Goals for Life Steering Committee Member, Coalition for Good Jobs and Healthy Community Goals if elected/platform Increased water storage– It takes more money and energy to import water than to recycle/recharge our water. I will push for a comprehensive, regional water policy that addresses the need for an effective and strategic plan for clean, safe and affordable ground water storage that includes recycling sewage water and capturing rainwater runoff.

Independence from imported water– There are negative effects on natural habitats when water is diverted from other sources in order to satisfy our usage. We must utilize our water appropriately so that other areas have access to their own water and natural habitats. As a director, I will work towards an independent district free from imported water.

Keeping water clean– Water reservoirs provide us with access to water, serve as natural habitats for wildlife and recreational spaces. As a director, I will push for state legislation that ensures our reservoirs are tested for and are free of toxins.

Endorsements Congresswoman Linda Sanchez Suja Lowenthal, Vice Mayor, City of Long Beach Lena Gonzalez, City of Long Beach Councilmember Suzie Price, City of Long Beach Councilmember Rae Gabelich, City of Long Beach Councilmember (ret.)

Campaign website ToniaReyesUranga.com

Larry Andre

Party affiliation Republican Age 60 Years residing in district 39 Previous offices held None Occupation Small-business owner (American Short Load Concrete and Masonry & Tile Tool) Education BA– Religion Family information Not married, four daughters and eight grandchildren Nonprofit/professional affiliations Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce Cerritos Optimist Club Cerritos Republican Club Goals if elected/platform To implement an effective droughtmanagement plan that serves the citizens, businesses and ecosystems of Los Angeles County, and working to keep the cost of water affordable. This will require bringing together rate payers, business and industrial, conservation, government and agriculture interests to establish a comprehensive water/drought management plan, as well as ending the useless lawsuits in which WRD has been embroiled. Useless lawsuits have cost ratepayers over $7 million.

WRD has been collecting $40 million per year for the past three years to be used for replenishing our aquifer, yet no water has been replenished into the aquifer.

I will work to implement a comprehensive water policy that increases storage, that protects the environment, safeguards our water supplies.

Keeping our drinking water abundant and safe, by establishing an effective water/drought management plan, we will be able to improve allocation of water to residential, businesses and ecosystem concerns.

Endorsements (none submitted) Campaign website tinyurl.com/qgofyxo

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7:46pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2000 block Orange Ave.

4:26pm Assault-not firearm 1800 Cedar St.

6:01pm Robbery-person E. Hill St./Earl Ave.

Monday, Oct. 27 1am Grand theft-motor vehicle 200 block W. 25th St.

10:25pm Robbery - person 1800 block MLK Jr. Ave.

1:14am Robbery-person 1900 block Cedar Ave.

Friday, Oct. 24 12:33am Robbery-person 2100 block Pine Ave.

3:54am Battery 2800 Atlantic Ave.

11:43pm Residential burglary 2300 block Lime Ave.

11:29am Non-injury hit-and-run 4200 block Long Beach Blvd.

12:53pm and 3:27pm Two residential burglaries 1000 block Freeland St.

4:08pm DUI Atlantic Ave./E. 46th St. (suspect taken into custody) 3pm Grand theft-motor vehicle MLK Jr. Ave./E. 21st St.

6:36pm Non-injury hit-and-run W. Willow St./Oregon Ave.

1:18am Stolen vehicle recovered 4400 block Rose Ave.

11:44am Non-injury hit-and-run 400 block E. Willow St.

12:48pm Stolen vehicle recovered 100 block E. Canton St.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 2:56am Battery 200 block E. Willow St.

8:20am Assault-not firearm Pasadena Ave./Burnett St. 2:36pm Stolen vehicle recovered 4900 block Oregon Ave.

6:19pm Contempt of court-disobey court order 2700 block Walnut Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

4:33pm Residential burglary 2300 block Chestnut Ave. 6:20pm Battery 400 block E. Hill St.

Sunday, Oct. 26 7am Stolen vehicle recovered Molino Ave./Panorama Dr.

6:30pm Grand theft-motor vehicle 2100 block Elm Ave.

Monday, Oct. 27 2:14am DUI Orange Ave./E. PCH (suspect taken into custody)

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Thursday, Oct. 23 10:54am Probation violation-10 day hold 3300 block Orange Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

12:47pm Elder abuse 3200 block Lewis Ave.

2:43pm Injury hit-and-run E. 19th St./Stanley Ave.

5pm Garage-residential burglary 2300 block Temple Ave.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 1:18am Unauthorized use of ID to obtain credit/goods 2200 block Ohio Ave. (two suspects taken into custody)

Friday, Oct. 24 2:59pm Animal call 2700 block Wall St. (subject cited)

4:04pm Non-injury hit-and-run Gardena Ave./E. 29th St.

8:50pm Animal call 2400 block Avis Ct. (subject cited)

9:23am Unauthorized use of ID to obtain credit/goods 900 block E. 25th St. 3:45pm

10:34pm Being in a park during hours of closure 2300 block Skyline Dr. (subject cited)

Saturday, Oct. 25 11:30am Petty theft 700 block Walton St. (suspect taken into custody)

Forgery 2500 block Cherry Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

Wednesday, Oct. 29 6:14am Grand theft-motor vehicle 2000 block Stanley Ave.

3:55pm Commercial burglary 2400 block Cherry Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

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“Long Beach continues its focus on innovation and technology by bringing much needed upgrades to our traffic system, and these improvements will greatly enhance this key corridor,” Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia said.

New traffic controls and the modernization of traffic signals for three intersections will alleviate traffic congestion along Magnolia Avenue by coordinating the signals, according to the City. The rehabilitation work will also include replacing damaged curbs and gutters, driveways, alley entrances and sidewalks; repairing damage drainage devices; installing bus pads; trimming or shaving tree roots; reconstructing areas of deteriorated pavement; cold-milling and resurfacing the pavement; and installing pavement markers, markings, traffic striping, signing and curb paint.

“Magnolia is a key street in the City’s street network, and these improvements will better the lives of residents in the surrounding neighborhoods by easing traffic congestion, as well as improving walkability,” 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews said.

The old asphalt material to be removed under this contract will be recycled into new asphalt concrete or utilized as base material on other street projects, according to the City. The street will be resurfaced with asphalt containing up to 15-percent recycled material. Approximately 3,704 tons of road base made from recycled concrete, rock, sand and asphalt will be utilized in this project, and all concrete work will include recycled waste ash, diverting these materials from landfills.

Street sweeping enforcement will be temporarily suspended on adjacent side streets to accommodate displaced parking and provide additional parking.

The City is working with Long Beach Transit to minimize impacts to bus patrons, as Magnolia Avenue is used as a bus route.

Lane closures will be required during construction, and while the roads will stay open during working hours, motorists should expect some traffic delays. Therefore, motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes during construction.

“This investment in our infrastructure is part of a continuing effort to improve the quality of life of our residents and will simultaneously benefit businesses due to the improved roadway and better synchronization of traffic signals,” 7th District Councilmember Roberto Uranga said.

The estimated $3-million project is financed with the Gas Street Improvement Fund and is expected to be completed in February 2015.

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Robin Breit, instructor and volunteer with the digital-photography program at the Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital, teaches “The Elements of Design” in the VA Dayroom.

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Veterans Marianne Choate (left) and Steve Grove, participants in the digital-photography program at the Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital, try out a camera during one of the group’s photography field trips to Venice Beach this past summer.

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or a year, U.S. Army veteran Steve Grove had been an enthusiastic participant in the digital-photography program at the Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital, learning to use the latest technology in cameras and photo-processing software to complement the knowledge he’d already gained from shooting on film years prior. The program not only helped him learn the basics of working with digital photography and computer processing techniques, it served its other purpose– offering positive mental stimulation and a new way to connect with others.

Then, in 2010, circumstances shifted suddenly– and drastically– for him.

He and his wife had traveled to his

home town in Illinois to visit his mother. It was a trip that would be characterized by two life-changing events.

“The morning before we were going to leave, I was out for my morning bike ride,” Grove said, “and a car behind me, going about 40 miles an hour, hit me from behind.”

Seriously injured, he was transported by ambulance to a medical facility in Effingham, Illinois, and from there airlifted to a better equipped facility 75 miles away in Urbana. The accident resulted in a cracked skull, a traumatic brain injury, broken bones and an injured hip. He was in a coma for several days.

“I was at the VA Hospital when I came out of the coma,” Grove said.

“Unfortunately, while I was there, my mom passed away... I couldn’t even process that at the time, and I couldn’t

go to the funeral.”

He said the hospital in Urbana kept him until he was well enough to return to California, although the length of time he was there and his return date aren’t quite clear to him. He estimates he was in Illinois a couple of months.

“Then I continued my treatment and recovery at the Long Beach VA,” he said.

A few months later, he had a seizure, which, he said, is common among those who have sustained brain injuries.

Grove, who is nearly 70, said he has since recovered quite well, but that, with brain injuries, a person may appear fine but “you can’t see what’s under the hood.” He still takes medication for seizures and mood swings.

“If you didn’t know any of this and you met me and talked to me, and I didn’t give you any clues, you probably would not know that I had a traumatic brain injury,” Grove said. “But that doesn’t mean I don’t have issues to deal with. For example, I can be easily overloaded with input.”

Grove also explained that there are times when he knows exactly what he wants to say but cannot get the words out. Despite these setbacks, there’s a tone of optimism in his attitude, and he attributes much of his recovery to his

Robert Grant, an in-patient at the VA, uses one of the class computers from the digital-photography program at the Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital.

return to the VA’s project.

“I had started the photo therapy program before all this happened,” Grove said. “I was anxious to get back into it, and I started going back as soon as possible, and still, that’s pretty vague too, but I found it very– it certainly was a safe haven.”

Grove uses those two words– “safe haven”– repeatedly when he describes the Long Beach VA’s digital-photography program, and perhaps it’s because of that feeling of security that he was able to make a remarkable discovery

about his post-accident capabilities.

“First, being in the program was therapeutic,” he said. “I found the creative process of photography to help in some way to improve my cognitive abilities. Another discovery was I was more creative after the accident– I found myself seeing light differently.”

In addition to his newfound sense of artistic perspective, he gained a fresh appreciation for the program that transcended its “art as therapy” aspects. see VETERANS page 12

John GoYa - candidate

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My name is ronnie Gale turbane, resident of long Beach and daughter of albert r. turbane, ex-vice president of district 65, (Wholesale, retail, Warehouse Workers union), a.f.l.c.i.o., Manhattan, nY. When my dad was alive, he taught me to value integrity and honesty in all people. i remember the day he and his fellow union members marched with Martin luther King, Jr. it was then i knew that someday, i too would follow a man whose vision was to improve the quality of life for everyone, all the people of the community, regardless of their party affiliations. in those days, daily happenings in the political arena were easy to understand and follow. everyone wanted more jobs, more pay and more time off. i was proud to be an east-coast, Jewish-american princess from a democratic, liberal, working-class family, whose sister Marilyn was a math teacher and also the vice president of the hewlett-Woodmere teachers association. Since relocating from new York, i am in love with the weather here and the people. But, i think that many are blinded by the political sunshine. i’m stunned to see how local politicians and state lawmakers use "smoke & mirrors” to keep us californians from knowing their plans to raise taxes and take control of our lives. did you know that last year over 800 new laws were passed in the california assembly? Yet many of our family, friends and neighbors have lost their jobs and many more in the 70th assembly district are homeless, helpless and hungry? So, who really benefits from these rulings? do you know that there is a bill on the assembly floor right now, which, if passed, will put a black box in our cars to track us? is will be mandatory. at the end of the year we will pay a carbon tax on the miles we drove. tracking us? Monitoring us? We must stop this madness. We can do it together. We have the power. it’s in our vote! We need someone on the floor of the assembly who will stand up and present bills that benefit both the people and the economy. Someone who knows how to balance a budget and who can “assess risk & prevent loss." i know just the man. his name is John Goya. John’s competencies and skill set are unmatched in this race. he has over 27 years of business experience, with knowledge of workplace operations in aviation, insurance, manufacturing, food processing and long-shoring. he worked with government agencies in the uS, canada, Mexico, central and South america, the caribbean, europe and australia. each day, more and more people are listening to John Goya and supporting his campaign platform. People are crossing party lines to pledge their vote to him. We need John as our elected official on the assembly floor. i have stood behind this man for 32 years, and on tuesday, november 4, i will continue to do so. i ask that you do the same and vote John c. Goya for ca assembly 70th ad.

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THE BEST OF BIXBY KNOLLS 8 SIGNAL TRIBUNE City of LB close to finalizing designs for bike route and ‘roundabouts’ in Bixby Knolls, Los Cerritos Sean Belk Staff Writer

Residents were given one last chance to provide feedback on the designs of a bike route being proposed along Pacific Avenue and San Antonio Drive in Bixby Knolls and Los Cerritos neighborhoods during a community meeting last week.

Eighth District Councilmember Al Austin has touted the bike route, which would connect downtown to north Long Beach and add trafficcalming elements to residential streets, as a “responsible and forward-thinking” project that would keep residents on the roads safe.

Still, the project, so far, has received mixed reviews from the community.

Some residents say that landscaped, circular medians, known as

“roundabouts,” and other street changes at intersections are unnecessary and would only worsen traffic congestion while eliminating parking in front of homes.

Other residents, however, have welcomed the $1-million Pacific Avenue Bike Corridor Project, stating that the roundabouts would help slowdown traffic and create a safer passage for bicyclists and drivers alike.

After making adjustments and gathering input from residents in the past year, Long Beach city officials shared maps and final designs during a “Bike Route Open House” at the Expo Arts Center on Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls on Thursday, Oct. 23.

About 40 to 50 people attended the event, which gave residents a

About 40 to 50 residents attend a “Bike Route Open House” at the Expo Arts Center in Bixby Knolls last Thursday.

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final chance to comment on the project’s designs before they are sent to the State for approval, city officials said, adding that the project has been in the works for several years.

“The designs are pretty much complete,” said Nate Baird, mobility and healthy-living programs officer for the City’s public works department. “We’ve really been trying to pay attention to what the community’s needs are.”

Long Beach Traffic Engineer Dave Roseman said that, once the City considers residents’ feedback, the final designs would be submitted to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in coming weeks. He said the project is expected to go out for bid, which requires City Council approval, sometime early next year.

According to city officials, the City gathered a total of 30 comment cards during the event, with eight generally positive comments and the same number of negative comments.

Four comments related to roundabouts were negative while two comments questioned the need for stop signs at roundabouts, city officials said.

Both negative and positive comments were related to a new traffic signal being installed at Pacific Avenue and Wardlow Road. In addition, the City received one positive comment related to the City’s proposal for permit parking on San Antonio Drive, and five comments on traffic were “unrelated to the project,” city officials said.

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three-way intersection at Pacific Avenue, Country Club Drive and 36th Street, where the City plans to install a roundabout, said residents don’t have a problem with the City adding bike lanes, but a roundabout at the intersection where she lives would only create more traffic issues.

“We like the bike lanes, but we don’t like the roundabouts,” she said. “The people who live here don’t like it. This really reconfigures the traffic substantially. You have to go way up and come back to turn left now. So that’s really the problem on that intersection. It’s this big, convoluted intersection to begin with, and a roundabout is going to just make it worse.”

Bluml said primarily “bicycle people” have been pushing the project while residents who actually live in the neighborhood “haven’t had a voice” in the matter.

John Deats, a longtime resident at Pacific Avenue, 36th Street and Country Club Drive, noted that he and his neighbor will have to give up some parking in front of their homes in order for the roundabout to be installed, adding that parking will also be squeezed by cars from people using the Blue Line light-rail system nearby.

Deats said, under a previous design, his neighbor would have only lost 50 percent of the parking, but now, under the current proposal, his neighbor will lose all of it. Deats said few bicyclists use Pacific Avenue for riding, adding that he only sees about eight bicyclists

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“You’re going to upend the whole neighborhood for eight bicycle trips over the course of a day?” he asked. “That’s pretty pennywise and pound foolish.”

Other residents, however, said they welcome the proposed roundabouts.

Lee Lorenzana, who has lived on Pine Avenue just north of San Antonio Drive for 16 years, said there might be a few seconds of delay for drivers but roundabouts will benefit the community overall by making it safer and more aesthetically pleasing.

“From my perspective, I think that [roundabouts are] going to add to the neighborhood, not only from an aesthetic point of view, if they’re landscaped, but also to calm things down and make it feel more like a neighborhood,” he said. “Pacific [Avenue] is a pretty wide street, and sometimes people who come down [it] think that it’s a commercial street, and it’s not. I really like the idea of anything that slows it down so you can take a look at the beautiful houses… I think the inconvenience that some people state is so insignificant that it’s not really an issue.”

Roseman noted that the results of roundabouts being installed along Vista Street in Belmont Heights have been “positive” in calming traffic and making the street safer for bicyclists. He said accidents at two intersections that were previously known as the most accident-prone in the area have dropped to nothing since the roundabouts were installed.

“I think some drivers are a little tentative with the roundabouts, but that tentativeness is what’s helped create that safety because people are paying a little more attention and are being more aware as they go through those intersections,” Roseman said.

He said, in the past, residents were concerned about the roundabouts but changed their minds after they were installed.

“I understand a lot of neighbors are kind of apprehensive about what will happen, but our experience has shown that once they’re in, people tend to like them,” said Roseman, who added that he lives near Vista Street. “Being a traffic engineer, I was a little skeptical myself at first, but I drive it every day. I think it’s well worth the investment.”

Still, roundabouts haven’t always been a good fit for every community.

Steve Mickaelian, who lives on Country Club Drive and opposes the roundabouts, points out that a see BIKES page 9

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Halloween is here, which means time speeds up heading into the holidays. “It’s going to be November already?” is something we have heard a lot lately. At this point in the year, we hold on as hard as we can for the roller-coaster ride heading toward the new year.

November will remain busy in Bixby Knolls. The Bixby Knolls Strollers will continue to meet at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf every Saturday morning at 7:30am for the neighborhood walks.

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community in Newport Beach, where his sister and brother-in-law live, was successful in having the City remove a roundabout because of concerns from residents.

“The residents were so upset by it that they went to City Council, and they had to scrape up the roundabout and go back to the way it

Nov. 3 Supper Club at Nino’s, “A Celebration of the Life of Vincenzo Cristiano;” seatings at 6pm and 7:30pm Nov. 7 8th anniversary celebration of First Fridays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Nov. 12 Literary Society discusses Animal Farm at 7pm at Elise’s Tea Room Nov. 16 Kidical Mass’s canned-fooddrive ride at 1pm at Georgie’s Place Nov. 20 Atun anniversary party at 6pm Nov. 23 Yappy Hour at The Factory in partnership with GoFETCH from 2pm to 4pm Nov. 29 Small-Business Saturday, all day long

And you never know when a “flash” event may occur during the month.

Businesses gear up for Small-Business Saturday when we ask the community to commit to doing some holiday shopping in our own district and bypass the malls or online shopping. The district thrives when the community shops and dines locally.

Looking even farther ahead, we are making plans for our annual Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on First Friday, Dec. 5. Activities begin at 6pm at the Nino’s fountains and parking lot.

was,” Mickaelian said.

Still, Roseman said roundabouts on wide streets such as Pacific Avenue often reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety for the community as a whole.

He noted that the City is considering other places in the city to install roundabouts, including on 6th Street (from downtown to Cali-

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“We’re looking at other places to install roundabouts, intelligently,” Roseman said. “We’re not just putting them anywhere, but we’re putting them where they would do the most good.”

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Posing questions to local artist Isaac Arambul Cory Bilicko

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saac Arambul says he began making art at a very young age, and the memory seems pretty vivid to him.

“I think it all started when I was about 2,” he said. “I woke up early from my nap and drew giant ladybugs on the carpet with marker. I haven’t stopped since.”

The 22-year-old Yorba Linda resident has since graduated from markers to using mainly acrylic, ink, graphite and oil.

When asked about his “jobs,” Arambul lists “fine artist” first, followed by “student, tattoo apprentice, wrestling and jiu-jitsu coach, and art tutor.”

The Anaheim native is currently studying at Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, and he plans to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree in fine art.

When he’s not in class, in the tattoo parlor or on the mat, he’s often making art in his bedroom or part of his family’s garage that he converted into studio space.

How would you describe the type of art you make?

Surreal, dream-like, full of imagery and metaphor, detailed. I would also say I lean toward a vibrant color palette in my paintings and the opposite in my illustrations and drawings, high-contrast and black and white.

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What do you try to achieve with your art?

I try to invoke the healing or rejuvenating power of art for both the viewer and myself.

What inspires you the most as an artist?

I find so many things inspiring, it’s difficult “Aurora Borealis,” ink on illustration board to pick. Knowledge in general, various sciences, great minds throughout history, human interaction, not to be cliché, but love in all forms: divine, unconditional, family, romantic, self, unrequited. I guess you could say I find a sense of growth and understanding most inspirational, constantly expanding our perspective and refining ourselves to always be better.

Your work tends to have a lot of detail. How much time do you usually spend on one painting?

“Metaphoric Projection,” ink, acrylic That’s a difficult one to and charcoal on paper answer. I’m not sure there is a usual amount of time per painting. I’m often trying to branch out and push my limits in terms of technique or subject matter, and sometimes everything works out and the piece flies by. Other times, I find myself working and re-working a piece nearly to death before I’m happy with it. Additionally, I usually have several in-progress pieces at any given time, and they usually vary a bit in size.

Because of all that, it can range from about a day to a month.

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My biggest frustration used to be being a perfectionist or overly critical of myself, feeling vulnerable in putting a part of myself out there for the world to see, and knowing when to call it and say a piece is truly finished or ready for an audience. I would say the biggest frustration at the moment is relatively small in comparison. It’s when people tell me things like “I’m not creative” or “I can’t do that.” I believe a part of it is natural talent but a much bigger part is hard work, and the latter will always outweigh the see ARTIST page 12

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“I’m very pleased that the new substation will provide our officers the tools and resources they need to be able to best do their job,” Mungo said. “The substation will feature better office space, renovated locker areas, showers, restrooms, gym facilities and ADA accessibility for our multipurpose room, where we can hold community-watch events and other events in the community.”

Mungo explained that the deed transfer also represents the enhancement of homeless services in the city.

“The City helped Mental Health America acquire the site on Long Beach Boulevard, where they will provide healthcare-access programs to the homeless so they can receive the services that they need,” Mungo said.

Col. Peggy Stradford, chief of staff of the 79th Sustainment Support Command in the U.S. Army Reserve, represented the Reserve at the event.

“The Long Beach Reserve Center has served the Army Reserve well and supported thousands of reservists,” Stradford said. “But the building’s significance is reflected in its heritage. This building was named in honor of Maj. Henry Schroeder, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Philippine Insurrection in 1900.

Henry Schroeder volunteered for the Army in 1896, and he served until his retirement in 1930. Maj. Schroeder’s duty and dedication represent the commitment of our Army Reserve soldiers who serve their nation and their state but also make great contributions to their local communities. We’re honored and take pride in knowing that this facility will be utilized by the police department East Division Substation and will continue to support the citizens of Long Beach.”

Representing the police department at the ceremony was Deputy Chief Laura Farinella, who said she had toured Schroeder Hall many years ago and looked forward to the possibility of it serving as a substation.

“I really want to acknowledge the mayor and the City Council and their support to make this happen, as well as all the other city departments that had a hand in this,” Farinella said. “It’s a true collaboration for us all standing here today.”

A year ago, Long Beach city councilmembers voted in favor of zoning changes for the facility, clearing the path for the proposal to build the new police substation and juvenile detention facility. The zoning change was a necessary step for City leaders to take before the property could be transferred from the federal government to the City.

According to the project description available in a city staff report, the substation will house an estimated 125 employees in the East Division who cover a 24-squaremile territory and serve about 170,000 residents.

As reported in the Signal Tribune on Oct. 25, 2013, the staff report described how the building will house facilities dedicated to at-risk youth and juvenile offenders, but those operations will be separate from those of the police substation. A staff of about 27 persons will work in the juvenile facilities.

Because the adjacent facility will not act as a homeless-services center, as formerly proposed, a facility operated by Mental Health America (MHA) will be located at 1955-1965 Long Beach Boulevard in the 6th District as a homelessaccommodation site.

The City purchased the 28,237square-foot building on Long Beach Boulevard in a transaction

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Long Beach Police Department East Division Cmdr. Paul LeBaron, 5th District Long Beach Councilmember Stacy Mungo, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, U.S. Army Reserve Col. Peggy Stradford and Long Beach Police Department Deputy Chief Laura Farinella during the Oct. 24 ceremony at Schroeder Hall during which the U.S. Army Reserve transferred the deed for the facility to the City.

that was unanimously approved by the Long Beach City Council during a March 2013 meeting.

The City is paying $2.8 million for the facility, in addition to $1.2 million for related improvements, including providing programming and designing and constructing a retail establishment, a community meeting room and tenant improvements, as reported in the Signal Tribune March 22, 2013. The total cost to the City will be $4 million.

Schroeder Hall was instead chosen as the new site for the East Division Substation since the current substation on Los Coyotes Boulevard near the Traffic Circle is undersized and outdated, according to the City.

“We’re pleased to be moving forward,” Police Chief Jim McDonnell said in a prepared statement. “This new workplace

will afford us the ability to access technology, utilize space to handle complex investigations and enhance our community partnerships in the East Division.”

Renovation work is expected to start early next year and finish in time for the substation to open by the end of 2015.

Schroeder Hall U.S. Army Reserve Center was declared surplus under the 2005 round of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, which was designed to increase U.S. military efficiency by reorganizing its bases. The Long Beach City Council and a citizen advisory committee suggested that the facility be used for the police department’s East Division Substation. The U.S. Departments of Justice and Housing and Urban Development approved a no-cost public benefit conveyance of the facility in 2010, a savings to the City of Long Beach of more than $3.5 million, according to the City.

As part of the BRAC process, the City helped MHA acquire the Long Beach Boulevard site, which is located adjacent to a Los Angeles County mental-health facility.

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Suarez said the “real work,” however, happens at LBUSD’s Mary McLeod Bethune Transition Center, which opened in 2006 at 2101 San Gabriel Ave. at the Villages at Cabrillo in west Long Beach.

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Bethune staff also work with other school sites to understand the needs of homeless students across the district while taking on case management, giving “frontline assistance where it is needed most,” Suarez said.

He said dedicated employees not only recognize the need for supporting homeless students but also take “decisive action on their behalf.” This commitment to proSean Belk/Signal Tribune viding a local presence in the area in which there is a conflu- The Mary McLeod Bethune Transitional Center provides a state-of-the-art facility and ence of homeless families campus-like setting for homeless students, with trees, a basketball court and a lawn makes the services to students that was made possible by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, according to and families “seamless,” the Long Beach Unified School District.

Suarez said. level” to augment interventions for forms. The root issue is lack of housHe points out, however, that homeless students. ing, which we can support through the school district is “comple“Our main duty is to ensure that referrals to agencies so that families mentary” to the agencies that pro- the child receives a quality educa- can receive housing assistance. Since vide social services, adding that tion,” Suarez said. “The basics are the child is in school, this is the staschool funding doesn’t include needed, and we do support the child ble environment that is needed, if “financial assistance at the site with food services at school and uni- only for the six hours a day.” ß

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“Being around and with fellow veterans provided a safe haven for me to recover. Then, as I got better, I wanted to share and help others,” he said.

“Now I help instruct and prepare lessons for the program. There is nothing better and more rewarding than helping others.”

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EXTENSIoN oF CuP 97-03 A THIRTY MONTH exTeNSION OF CONDITIONAL USe PeRMIT (CUP) 97-03 wHICH exPIReS ON DeCeMBeR 31, 2014, FOR SeveN CONSOLIDATeD DRILL SITeS OwNeD AND OPeRATeD

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• North of Willow Street, south of 27th Street, between Walnut and Gardena Avenues.

• Southwest of Junipero Avenue and Combellack Drive behind Home Depot.

• South of Combellack Drive, west of Temple Avenue.

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AN INITIAl STuDy AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DEClARATIoN 9/18/97 (1) for the subject CUP was approved and certified by the City Council under Resolution 98-06-4831 in 1998. On October 1, 2002 an Amended CUP 97-03 and Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration 8/12/02 (1), were approved for a term of ten years and certified by the City Council under Resolution 375-09-02. In accordance with California Code of Regulations Section 15162 no subsequent Negative Declaration is required for the extension of CUP 97-03 in that no changes to the previously approved project are proposed. The Mitigated Negative Declaration, as well as material relevant to CUP 97-03, may be inspected by the public between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Community Development Department located on the lower floor of City Hall.

CoNDITIoNAl uSE PERMITS are reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council at Public Hearings. A separate notice will be published prior to the City Council Public Hearing.

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

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obin Breit, instructor and volunteer for the digital-photography therapy program, sees it as more than just a project to help participants take better pictures. She describes it is as an undertaking that can lift the spirit, expand the mind, create self-worth, and become the foundation and starting point for veterans to return to a path of wellness and whole being.

The program was created and sponsored by the VA Long Beach (VALB) Healthcare System and Dr. Sophia Chun, director of Spinal Cord Injury, as a pilot recreational therapy program, offering healing therapy for veterans with limited mobility.

“Originally, the program was developed as a creative therapy for veterans with limited abilities as an innovative way to lift the spirit and expand the mind through the art of photography,” Breit said.

It was then sponsored by and funded through The VA League, California Paralyzed Veterans Association and Volunteer Services when it was expanded to include all VALB veterans.

Veterans are referred to the program, which is housed in the VA’s Community Living Center, through recreational therapists, social workers, VA doctors, and word of mouth from those who have participated in the program.

One of the highlights of the program is the photo exhibits the veterans and volunteers organize. The group mounted its second exhibit at the Gina M. Woodruff Gallery last August and

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will present its next one on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the VA’s Blind Rehab Building. “The images are available through silent auction at the show,” Breit said.

“The funds generated are donated to Volunteer Services at the Long Beach VA, earmarked for the veterans photography program.”

Breit said that, since the show in August, the program’s enrollment numbers have increased.

“The last count was 135, but we have added aproximately 10 veterans and volunteers after the last show in August,” she said.

Most of the participants supply their own cameras, but there are 15 donated point-and-shoot cameras on loan for those who are not able to purchase their own.

Breit cited location as the most challenging aspect of the project, as a result of limited funds. “Funding is a big issue as we are no longer funded through the VA,” she said. “We have been selffunded since 2012.”

Still, Breit and the other volunteers are determined to keep their labor of love going.

“It is my way to serve [the veterans] and my country,” Breit said. “I have an art background, and I feel gratification that I am able to contribute in this way.”

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inda Hicks, the program’s facilitator who is herself an Air Force veteran, first went to the Long Beach VA seeking treatment for lupus. She was diagnosed while she was serving, having joined the Air Force in 1968 and serving eight years active and then retiring as an E7 from the Reserves after 21 years.

“I came to this campus as a last resort,” Hicks said. “I could no longer afford health insurance. Feeling isolated and disconnected, it took a friend reminding me that I was a veteran and

should [go to the VA]. When the lupus went into remission, I decided to try volunteering to see what my body would allow me to do.”

She was referred to recreational therapy in the Spinal Cord Injury department, where she said she found many friends who taught her how to focus on what works rather than dwell on what didn’t. Like Grove, Hicks found therapeutic value in giving back.

“By helping others, I learned to manage stress and live my life one day at a time,” she said. “I experienced and witnessed the positive differences recreational therapy programs made for myself and for many of the veterans I assisted. In recreational therapy, the only thing I had to lift was spirits.”

Hicks said she was offered the opportunity to run the program in 2009 after a recreational therapist had recommended her.

“Of course I said ‘yes!’ This was something I have wanted to see at the VA for a long time,” she said. “My role was to build the program from concept to reality and support the instructor, Michael Ziegler, a professional photographer who had also taught at the Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center’s program. Our program did not receive VA adoption, but the positive changes we witnessed in each of our veterans convinced us that this program served a greater purpose and made a difference in the quality of life of our veterans.”

In 2012, the program lost its funding and instructor, and that’s when Breit stepped in to teach.

“Robin became our lead instructor and teaches the major portion of our ‘Seeing the World Creatively’ series,” Hicks said. “Robin also leads our digital labs and keeps us informed and see VETERANS page 15

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former. Working with paint, or in a broader sense creative thinking applied to any medium, is a honed skill.

What’s your favorite art piece that someone else has done?

That’s a tough one. I have a dozen or so that constantly shuffle for the top spot. For now, I’ll pick the painting “Omens” by Cynthia Sheppard. She made a great Youtube video documenting the process of her work on the piece. It made me like the painting even more to watch it develop and hear her explain her techniques.

What’s your favorite piece that you yourself created?

I always try to think of my next piece as my favorite. Of the ones I’ve already created though, it’s probably “Spirit Walk.”

Do you have a least-favorite color?

Probably lemon yellow, the one with the greenish tinge.

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“Spirit Walk,” acrylic and oil on canvas

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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 At ourmilitary.

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States 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.” www.readingclubfun.com More than 100 participants, including more than a half dozen marching bands, will also be featured in this year’s parade, according to Thuente. The parade will begin at 10am on Atlantic Avenue, stretching from Harding Street to 56th Street.

Immediately after the parade, the Vets Fest will take place at Houghton Park, at the corner of Harding Street and Atlantic Avenue. The festival is free and open to the public. It will feature music performed by the Long Beach Community Band, as well as a kids zone, food booths and representatives of military organizations, city departments and nonprofits.

For more information about making a donation to the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade, visit gofundme.com/lb-veterans-day-parade or email msthuente@hotmail.com .

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California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave., will host trick-or-treating at its “Halloween Spooktacular” on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6pm to 8pm, with candy and games.

For more information, visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.

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Grace Brethren Church of Long Beach will host its 20th annual community carnival on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6pm to 9pm in the church’s back parking lot located at Linden and 36th : KidsAvenue fees and Street. Offered as a safe, alternative Halloween event, the carnival has no admission r lo co includes free carnival games, as well as large-scale attractions such as a giant slide, a bungee stuafflive deejay. For run, a mega obstacle course, game booths, a skate park, a petting zoo and in! face painting the younger trick-or-treaters, there will be free balloon animals, bounce houses, and a pumpkin patch specifically designed for pre-school aged children. More than one ton Annimills LLC © 2014according V11-43 to the church. Traditional carnival food such as will be distributed, of free candy hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and other treats will be available for purchase, along with cornbread and chili from Bake N’ Broil and Mexican food from Baja Sonora. For more information, call (562) 533-1586.

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The Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance will host its annual Halloween on the Green on Friday, Oct. 31 on the median at 20th Street and Daisy Avenue. Registration and games will start at 6:30pm, and a costume contest will begin at 7pm. Prizes will be awarded for the first three places in costume in each age group (2 to 6 years old and 7 to 10 years old ). For more information, call Maria at (562) 427-5021 or email wrigleyalliance@gmail.com .

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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.

TST4797 / 2014 308739

FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as: HeY, THAT'S MY SHIRT, 3386 Orange Ave., Signal Hill, 90755. Registrant: MeLINDA ANDeRSON COOPeR, 4525 Dogwood Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Melinda Anderson Cooper.

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 28, 2014. NOTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: October 31, & November 7, 14, 21, 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.

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, 2014; 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 TST4780 / 2014 293289

FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following persons are doing business as: SM DRIve AwAY TRANSPORTATION, 4327 58th St., Maywood, CA 90270. Registrants: 1. MARCO ANTONIO GUeRRA, 2.

SALvADOR MIGUeL ANTONIO, 6938 Purdy Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201. This

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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 October 14, 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 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2014.

TST4777 / 2014 288280

FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as: CARING CANINe COMMANDS, 39128 Calle Del Sur, Green valley, CA 91390. Registrant: JAMeS evAN BLANCHARD, 39128 Calle Del Sur, Green valley, CA 91390. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: James Blanchard. 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 8, 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 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 2014.

TST4787 / 2014 298071

STATEMENT oF ABANDoNMENT oF uSE oF FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME

The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: FINAL TOUCH HARDwARe AND DeCORATIONS, located at 3615 elm Ave. Apt. 24, Long Beach, CA 90807. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on April 3, 2014, original File No. 2014 089884, in the County of Los Angeles. Registrant: RICHARD BeIGeL, 3615 elm Ave. Apt. 24, Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. Signed: Richard Beigel. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on October 17, 2014. Pub. The Signal Tribune: October 24, 31, & November 7, 14, 2014.

TST4790 / 2014 300607

FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as: IRLeN INSTITUTe, 5380 village Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808. Registrant: PeRCePTUAL DeveLOPMeNT CORPORATION, 5380 village Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Robert Irlen, Secretary/Treasurer. 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 21, 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 24, 31, & November 7, 14, 2014.

TST4791 / 2014 300609

FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as: IRLeN SYNDROMe FOUNDATION, 5380 village Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808. Registrant: LeARNING ReSeARCH ASSOCIATION, INC. 5380 village Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Robert Irlen, Treasurer. 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 21, 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 24, 31, & November 7, 14, 2014.

TST4792 / Case No. BP156934 Notice of Ancillary Petition To Administer Estate of: HeLeN BeRTHA ReYeS To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the wILL or estate, or both of HeLeN BeRTHA ReYeS. An Ancillary Petition For Probate has been filed by CHRISTOPHeR eSPINOzA in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

The Ancillary Petition For Probate requests that CHRISTOPHeR eSPINOzA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Ancillary Petition requests the decedent’s wILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The wILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The Ancillary Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the

personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain and very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A Hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 21, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

If You Object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections, with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If You Are A Creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may effect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form De-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner Pro Se: CHRISTOPHeR eSPINOzA P.O. Box 154 Norco, CA 92860 Pub. Signal Tribune, October 24, 31, & November 7, 2014 TST4793 / 2014 301430

FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as: ALISON'S MARKeTING, 3547 Cerritos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: ALISON BACON, 3547 Cerritos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Alison Bacon. 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 21, 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 24, 31, & November 7, 14, 2014.

TST4764 / 2014 279294

FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as: LARRY'S AUTO SHOP, 702 e. wardlow Rd., Signal Hill, CA 90755. 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.

TST4795 / 2014 282959

FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person is doing business as: 1. SAReNITY DeSIGNS, 2. SAReNITY FLORAL & eveNT DeSIGNS, 1004 e. 32nd St. #C, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

Registrant: SAReN ReM, 1004 e. 32nd St. #C, Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Saren Rem. 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 3, 2014. NOTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: October 31, & November 7, 14, 21, 2014.

TST4788 Title No. 8381319 ALS No. 2013-5676 NOTICe OF TRUSTee'S SALe YOU ARe IN DeFAULT OF A LIeN, DATeD 1/15/2014. 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. NOTICe IS HeReBY GIveN THAT: On 11/19/2014, at 9:00 AM, ASSOCIATION LIeN SeRvICeS, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on January 27, 2014, as instrument number 20140084681, of the official records of Los Angeles County, California. wILL SeLL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHeST BIDDeR FOR LAwFUL MONeY OF THe UNITeD STATeS, OR A CASHIeRS CHeCK at: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA. The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2501 Temple Ave # 202, Signal Hill, California 90755 Assessor's Parcel No. 7214-021-022 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Chau Martin and Rory Martin, wife and husband as community property The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and trust created by said lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $10,460.37. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. NOTICe TO POTeNTIAL BIDDeRS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICe TO PROPeRTY OwNeR: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may contact Priority Posting & Publishing for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit its website www.priorityposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and election

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to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 10/16/2014 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Alvin Okoreeh, Trustee Officer P1116840 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/2014

TST4794 APN: 7211-030-071 T.S. No. 017476-CA NOTICe OF TRUSTee’S SALe IMPORTANT NOTICe TO PROPeRTY OwNeR: YOU ARe IN DeFAULT UNDeR A DeeD OF TRUST, DATeD 9/20/2006. UNLeSS YOU TAKe ACTION TO PROTeCT YOUR PROPeRTY, IT MAY Be SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALe. IF YOU NeeD AN exPLANATION OF THe NATURe OF THe PROCeeDING AGAINST YOU, SHOULD CONTACT A YOU LAwYeROn 11/21/2014 at 9:00 AM, CLeAR ReCON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/29/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2175221, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: COReY D. SYLve, A SINGLe MANwILL SeLL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHeST BIDDeR FOR CASH, CASHIeR’S CHeCK DRAwN ON A STATe OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHeCK DRAwN BY A STATe OR FeDeRAL CReDIT UNION, OR A CHeCK DRAwN BY A STATe OR FeDeRAL SAvINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAvINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAvINGS BANK SPeCIFIeD IN SeCTION 5102 OF THe FINANCIAL CODe AND AUTHORIzeD TO DO BUSINeSS IN THIS STATe:Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORe FULLY DeSCRIBeD IN SAID DeeD OF TRUST.The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:1517 e 23RD ST APTB SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $710,389.54 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.NOTICe TO POTeNTIAL BIDDeRS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.NOTICe TO PROPeRTY OwNeR: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet web site www.PRIORITYPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 017476-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALeS INFORMATION: (714) 573-1965 Publish: 10/31/2014, 11/7/2014, 11/14/2014

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focused. I do the technical support using my iPad and WiFi. I consider Robin the head of our program now, and I am the butt– the part that you don’t see, but I am part of the foundation.”

She said Breit offers her teaching skills and “art history major background” while Hicks serves more as the “techie.”

“We also have two veterans, Steve Grove– also a dedicated volunteer and instructor in our program– and Lonnie Scott, who willingly presents a variety of workshops to the class to increase our skills,” she said. “We conPhotos courtesy Robin Breit “Under the Bridge,” photo by Lynn Gettman, taken as part of the digital-photography tinue to encourage and welcome whatever skills our veterans and Veteran Alvin Stams provides one-on-one instruction to fellow veteran Mike Chez. program at the Long Beach VA volunteers bring to the table.”

Just as Grove views the program as a “safe haven” and Breit sees it as spiritlifting, Hicks also believes the program is about much more than just photography.

“I remember the disconnected feelings I felt when I first came to the VA, believing many of our veterans also came to the VA as a last resort, feeling isolated and disconnected too,” she said.

“Following physical and life challenges, picking up where one left off may no longer be possible. Veterans are faced with the new challenge of re-creating a life.”

Hicks equates the word “re-creation” with “recreation.”

“I am an advocate for recreational therapy programs,” she said. “I would like to see the VA expand recreation therapy to be open to forming other veteran and volunteer peer-support groups of common interests like ours. The list is endless, and all provide some form of therapy, and it would not cost that much to do it. When we do something that is fun and enjoyable, it is good for our bodies. When our spirit is in alignment with our bodies, we smile brighter, sit and stand taller and walk straighter. Our program is a model, and photography is a good medium because through photography you can share almost anything.”

Hicks said the VA can be a catalyst for these re-creations and reconnections to take place but there needs to be focus on the long term.

“Recreation therapy has mostly supported its in-patient population in the past,” she said. “There is a need for the out-patient population to have access to programs like this to help the transitions back into the community. Many of our veterans want to give back and become volunteers and instructors in our program. It becomes a full circle.”

The veterans photography program is open to any veteran enrolled in the Long Beach VA Healthcare System. To enroll, visit Vetzone101.com . For more information, email Breit at robinleebreit@yahoo.com .

The digital-photography labs take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. The next “Seeing the World Creatively” series will start in January, but those interested may begin the program by taking photos now and then using the digital labs to make adjustments. The program’s next exhibit will be Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 11am to 2pm in the Long Beach VA’s Blind Rehab Building, #166.

The VA is located at 5901 E. 7th St.

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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