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

Your Weekly Community Newspaper ELECTION 2014

Lowenthal regains Congressional seat, O’Donnell wins Assembly district, McDonnell becomes LA County Sheriff and Allen elected to WRD board Sean Belk Staff Writer

In the Nov. 4 statewide general election, some Long Beach city officials moved on to higher political offices and will now leave behind vacancies in coming months.

On the state level, Patrick O’Donnell, a Long Beach high school teacher and 4th District Long Beach city councilmember, defeated opponent John Goya, a political newcomer and medical-related business executive, to replace termed-out Bonnie Lowenthal for the 70th District State Assembly seat.

O’Donnell, a Democrat, won with 63 percent of the vote over Goya, a Republican, who received 37 percent.

A replacement to fill the remainder of O’Donnell’s third Council term, which he won as a write-in candidate two years ago, will be decided in a special election next year.

In an emailed statement provided to the Signal Tribune on Wednesday, O’Donnell said he is “honored” to serve the State Assembly to represent the 70th District.

“I couldn’t have done this without the love and support of my family and the hundreds of volunteers and supporters who began taking our message to the streets in March,” O’Donnell said. “I look forward to fulfilling what I campaigned for– being a voice for the 70th Assembly District, fighting for our

Sean Belk Staff Writer

Photos by Diana Lejins

United States Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) (left) was re-elected to his Congressional seat Tuesday. Lowenthal is pictured with Long Beach City College Trustee Doug Otto on election night.

classrooms and continuing to move California and our economy forward.”

In a phone interview, Goya said he would like to thank the 20,600 registered voters who supported him in the election, adding that he was “humbled and honored” to be a candidate in the race for the State Assembly seat.

“I think it was a great election

campaign,” he said. “I wish everyone in California who won great luck for the next two years.”

Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell handily won the race for Los Angeles County sheriff, taking 74.8 percent of the vote over Paul Tanaka, the County’s undersheriff and the mayor of Gardena, who received about 25 percent.

Anticipating that McDonnell would win, Long Beach City Manager Pat West announced just days prior to the election that he plans to conduct an “expedited recruitment process of internal candidates,” with an announcement of a new police chief soon to “ensure a smooth transition.” All Long Beach deputy chiefs and commanders will be eligible to apply for the position, and all interested candidates will be reviewed and interviewed, West said in a statement.

Fourth District Long Beach City Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell (left) was elected to the 70th On election night, District State Assembly seat Tuesday, replacing Bonnie Lowenthal, who is termed out. O’Donnell McDonnell, a Boston is pictured with Long Beach residents Jonelle Bruno and Mike Day.

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native, told a crowd of more than 600 supporters at the JW Marriott at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles that he hopes to usher in a “new era” for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, according to a statement provided by his campaign.

“Tonight I stand before you as your newly elected sheriff, and we all stand together at the start of a new journey,” he said. “We are at a defining and historic moment for our sheriff’s department– a moment where we will have the chance to show our resolve to serve with fairness and compassion for all, for the victims of crime, for those in our jails and for the public that expects and deserves the highest standards of constitutional policing. Working together, we can move beyond past problems, rebuild our relationship with our community and usher in a new era for this great department.”

In another notable race, John Allen, a lawyer and a Long Beach water commissioner, won the Division 3 seat on the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) with 32.2 percent of the vote, in a crowded candidate pool of hopefuls.

The Division 3 WRD seat represents the cities of Artesia, Cerritos,

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After a heated argument between Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson and Vice Mayor Larry Forester, the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4 voted 4-1 to drop the idea of having a directly elected mayor.

Wilson brought forward the notion at the end of the last Council meeting on Oct. 21, requesting that city staff present dates for when the Council could propose a ballot measure that, if passed, would amend the City Charter to make the mayor an elected position. This week, the Council ultimately agreed to “table” the matter, which Wilson voted against.

Historically, the mayor in Signal Hill has rotated once a year among Council members and has been selected by a Council majority. The position holds no official powers other than those of a regular Council member. In addition, the city manager is considered the administrative head of the City, directly answering to the Council.

In some cities, however, the mayor is elected by voters and has additional duties, such as appointing members of city commissions and boards, while the Council retains veto power. In some large cities, mayors have even more responsibilities that may supersede the city manager entirely.

City Manager Ken Farfsing noted that changes in the State’s election code require that any charter amendment that impacts the “protection, right, benefit or employment status” of a local government employee must be scheduled for a statewide primary or general election.

He said the election code changes grew out of scandals in the City of Bell to ensure that such charter amendments are voted on in elections with high voter turnout.

Farfsing said, because of the State’s election code changes, such a ballot measure would not be persee COUNCIL page 14

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NEWS

LBPD confiscates 55 guns during its multi-month prohibited-possessor operation

Courtesy LBPD

Some of the weapons confiscated by the Long Beach Police Department during its months-long prohibited-possessor operation

The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) recovered 55 weapons during a prohibited-possessor operation that began earlier this year and ended in late September, according to the department.

In September 2013, the Long Beach City Council provided discretionary funding, as part of the Fiscal Year 2014 budget, to support an operation to get illegal weapons off the street, utilizing the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS), an online database that cross-references persons who possess a gun and who, subsequent to possession of that gun, are legally prohibited from possession.

In April 2014, the department used the APPS and assigned two full-time detectives, with the support of the gang unit, to the operation. The LBPD provided the detectives with specialized training for proper investigation and filing of prohibited possessor cases, as well as necessary equipment to conduct the investigations, according to the department.

Detectives analyzed the APPS and compared it to the list of gun owners registered through The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), identifying persons living within the city who were prohibited from owning firearms yet still documented as being in possession of those firearms. The detectives worked with the California Department of Justice (DOJ), the ATF, and the Los Angeles County Probation Department in a collaborative effort to locate and remove the firearms from potentially dangerous individuals.

“This operation involved extensive and time-consuming investigations on the part of detectives, including the service of 10 search warrants [and] 86 probation searches and assisted with 42 DOJ searches,” states a press release from the LBPD. The operation concluded on Sept.31, yielding the following results: • 30 arrests • 26 felony and four misdemeanor arrests (made on charges related to firearms, narcotics, parole and probation violations) • 55 firearms recovered • 42 handguns (six assault rifles, four shotguns and three rifles)

According to the DOJ, nearly 20,000 Californians possess firearms they are prohibited from having due to criminal convictions, mental illness or being the subject of domestic-violence restraining orders. These individuals are in possession of approximately 39,000 guns, including about 1,670 assault weapons.

According to the DOJ, about half of the persons on the APPS list are prohibited possessors due to criminal history, about 30 percent are due to mental health status, and about 20 percent are due to active restraining orders. Lawenforcement agencies have access to the APPS and are able to identify persons who are prohibited from possessing a gun and have the legal authority to confiscate those guns.

To report someone who may be in possession of a prohibited firearm, contact the LBPD Gang Enforcement Section at (562) 570-7370. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus the tip to CRIMES (274637), or visiting lacrimestoppers.org .

Source: LBPD

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Signal Hill Petroleum wins Company of the year at West Coast Oil and Gas Awards

Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. (SHP), a producer of sustainable oil and gas based in Signal Hill, won the TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year Award at the 2014 West Coast Oil and Gas Awards, which took place in Bakersfield on Oct, 21. SHP won the award for operational performance, commercial success, efforts to minimize any environmental impact and outstanding corporate social responsibility initiatives.

“It’s an incredible honor to accept the TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year Award on Courtesy ETA Advertising behalf of Signal Hill Petro- Signal Hill Petroleum Land Manager Sarah Bobbe, SHP Community leum,” said SHP President Relations Specialist Stefanie Gillett, SHP Director of Community Relaand CEO Craig Barto. “I’d tions & Business Development Debra Russell and SHP President and like to thank the dedicated CEO Craig Barto accept the TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year employees of Signal Hill Award at the 2014 Oil & Gas Awards ceremony on Oct. 21.

Petroleum for their commitment to sustainability, community and technology-driven innovation that have brought us to where we are today.”

Signal Hill Petroleum owns and operates approximately 95 percent of the wells in the Long Beach-Signal Hill oilfield, according to the company.

Source: ETA Advertising

OPINION

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by Neena Strichart

As the popular old song goes, “I love a parade!”

And, in my opinion, Long Beach is the host city for several top-notch annual parades. One of my favorites is the Veterans Day parade. Over the years, I have attended nearly every one of them. Whether I was there taking pictures of participants for the newspaper, or waving to the crowd while riding in a vehicle with hubby Steve, I have enjoyed every minute of each of these star-spangled events.

This year, I will once again be part of the patriotic line-up. This time I will be driving, Mom will be riding shotgun, and three of my young neighbors will be sitting in the back seat. This will be the little boys’ first time even seeing a parade, and we are happy to escort them through the process of being participants.

We chose to have them ride with us because the adopted brothers, Ethan (8), Jae (11) and Jae Sang (9), earlier this year celebrated their naturalization as U.S. citizens. Look for us in the burgundy-colored Honda CRV sporting Signal Tribune magnetic signs on the

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doors. We won’t be hard to miss. We’ll be the ones doing all the yelling and flag-waving! The event will take place this Saturday, Nov. 8, starting at 10am on Atlantic Avenue between Harding and 56th streets. We hope to see you there!

With all that said, I’d like to boast a little about our production of the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade program. This is the second year in a row that the Signal Tribune was in charge of the design and content of the glossy handout. Those of us involved worked very hard to create a keepsake type of booklet that would be informative and thought-provoking. Our goal was to educate and entertain with articles and advertising that would feed the readers’ minds and souls. I think we succeeded.

Included in the program is a welcome letter from the parade committee, biographies on the grand marshal and honorary grand marshal, a list of parade participants, the history of each branch of the military and a touching story by our editor Cory Bilicko regarding a local nonprofit group that helps teach veterans about digital photography. Also included is my favorite part of the booklet– the centerfold pictorial and story of the beautiful veterans-themed mural located at the southeast corner of Harding Street and Atlantic Avenue.

Created by artist Art Mortimer in 2006, the mural is the last thing those in the parade see before stepping off for their journey down the parade route. I was there the day the mural was officially unveiled eight years ago, but I don’t remember learning much about it at

the time. Through the years, I had driven by the masterpiece, wondering about the images portrayed in the painting. I recognized a few of the people depicted and had been especially taken by the portrait of Aaron Herrington in his Tuskeegee Airman uniform. Dear Aaron is the late husband of Maycie Herrington, a longtime friend and my mother’s former coworker. Aaron was also the first African-American member of my husband Steve’s Elks Lodge #888.

Seeing Aaron’s likeness when I first saw the mural made me smile. But it also made me want to learn more about this beautiful painting on the side of a wall in north Long Beach. I also wanted our readers to know the details of how and why he was there and the full story of the mural itself. We are so happy to bring you those tidbits of information in the parade program.

Note: We have the centerfold of the mural in this issue of the Signal Tribune. See pages 10 and 11 for yourself, and you’ll understand why I love that mural so much.

A very special thank-you goes out to those who wrote and copy-edited the stories and took the pictures. Extra kudos belong to our Leighanna Nierle, who did the page layout, designed the ads and artistically created the publication. Also, none of this would have been possible without all the help from our friend Martha Thuente of the Long Beach Veterans Day Committee and the support of the advertisers. Be sure to pick up your copy at the parade or check out our website signaltribune.com for a link to the booklet.

LETTERS, EMAILS and WEBSITE COMMENTS

Food for thought

It was such a pleasure to meet so many of you– longtime and recent supporters and even donors– at our 25th anniversary gala. I always get a good feeling putting a face to a name and spending time with like-minded, passionate people who came to our organization for the same reason I did: to make hunger less of a reality. You all make a huge difference towards our success.

Now that our holiday food drive is in full swing, I am reminded of my amazing mother who had three spoiled girls that refused to drink powered milk, even though it was half the cost of regular milk. As the enterprising person that she was, she saved the milk cartons and mixed powdered milk with the “real stuff!” This savings gave our budget that extra kick it needed, especially around the holidays.

Experiences like that help me relate to many of our recipients and how having a little extra something can mean so much.

There are so many ways you can be an ambassador for food rescue. Do you own a business [or] backyard garden, have a few hours to invest in the community? Consider joining as a volunteer or board member, and help us grow into the next 25 years!

I can't imagine a more rewarding feeling than helping provide people with a basic need like food. What better time to get started than the holidays?

Maryjane Canyon Board President Food Finders

Ed. note: To contact Food Finders, visit foodfinders.org, email dlara@foodfinders.org or call (562) 283-1400.

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Man dead aer confrontation with neighbors, police

A man wielding a knife and a crowbar is dead after a confrontation with his neighbors and police officers, as well as killing a dog, last weekend, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

On Saturday, Nov. 1, shortly before 4pm, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Cherry Avenue regarding a possible armed residential robbery. Preliminary information reported the suspect was a neighbor and he was armed with a knife.

Upon their arrival, officers were directed to a possible location of the suspect. Officers made contact with him when he was still armed with a knife. He was non-compliant with the officers’ commands and tried to attack them several times with the knife and a crowbar,

police said. Defending themselves, the officers discharged their weapons, the suspect was hit, and he died at the scene, according to the LBPD. Officers were not injured, and they recovered the knife and crowbar.

The investigation of the incident determined that the suspect was a male adult neighbor of the victims for approximately 10 years. For reasons unknown, the suspect had forced his way into the victims’ residence armed with a knife and a crowbar. The victims, in fear of being assaulted, were able to run from the residence and call police before the suspect could attack them, police said.

Once the suspect entered the residence, he killed the victims’ small dog and proceeded to vandalize the victims’ property. The suspect also lit a fire inside the

residence.

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office will make identification of the suspect, according to the LBPD. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is conducting an independent investigation of the shooting, as they do with all officer-involved shootings that occur in Los Angeles County that result in injury or death.

Those with information regarding the incident are urged to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Malcolm Evans and Shea Robertson at (562) 570-7244. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus their tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .

Source: LBPD

Office of traffic Safety awards grant to SHPD

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) a $155,000 grant for a year-long program of special enforcements and publicawareness efforts to prevent trafficrelated deaths and injuries.

“There are a small number of people who, despite repeated DUI convictions, continue to drive while under the influence,” said Signal Hill Police Chief Michael Langston. “This grant will help us to identify these people and try to ensure that they don’t drive. That said, we all have to pay more attention to our own driving habits. Our busy lives and the distractions within our vehicles make it easy for anyone to lose sight of the fact that we drive too fast and don’t allow enough room to react in an emergency. We hope to address some of these issues through this grant.”

After falling dramatically between 2006 and 2010, the number of persons killed and injured in traffic collisions saw slight increases in 2011 and 2012, according to the SHPD. “Particularly worrisome are recent increases in pedestrian and motorcycle fatalities and the

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

Thursday, Oct. 30 11:27am Battery 3700 block Gaviota Ave.

1:34pm Residential burglary 3700 block Weston Pl.

4:48pm Non-injury hit-and-run E. Spring St./California Ave.

6:51pm Battery E. Hill St./Pasadena Ave.

10:45pm Robbery-commercial 1100 block E. Carson St.

Friday, Oct. 31 4:36pm Non-injury hit-and-run 4700 block Cherry Ave.

9:20pm Non-injury hit-and-run Long Beach Blvd./E. Hill St.

Saturday, Nov. 1 2:22am Battery 3400 block E. PCH

11:13pm Non-injury hit-and-run Long Beach Blvd./E. 19th St.

Sunday, Nov. 2 4:04am Commercial burglary 4100 block Atlantic Ave.

6:36am Battery Atlantic Ave./E. Hill St.

9am Grand theft-motor vehicle 2100 block Pasadena Ave.

dangers of distracting technologies,” states a press release from the department. “This grant funding will provide opportunities to combat these and other devastating problems such as drunk and drugged driving and speeding.”

Activities that the grant will fund include: • Educational presentations • DUI checkpoints • DUI saturation patrols • Traffic enforcement operations • Distracted-driving enforcement • Bicycle and pedestrian operations • Seatbelt and child safety seat enforcement • Speed, red light and stop sign enforcement • Compilation of DUI “hot sheets” that identify worst-of-the-worst DUI offenders “California’s roadways are still among the safest in the nation,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “But to meet future mobility, safety, and sustainability objectives, we must create safer roadways for all users. The Signal Hill Police Department will be using these and other resources to reach the vision 11:23am Residential burglary 3800 block Weston Pl.

1:08pm Battery 2300 block Atlantic Ave.

Monday, Nov. 3 2:20pm Non-injury hit-and-run Atlantic Ave./E. Willow St.

Tuesday, Nov. 4 8:58am Battery 200 block W. Wardlow Rd.

11:42am Non-injury hit-and-run 700 block W. Spring St.

1:32pm Residential burglary 3000 block Long Beach Blvd.

9:13pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2200 block Maine Ave.

Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide

Thursday, Oct. 30 11:20am Forgery 1800 block E. Willow St.

2:55pm Identity theft 1800 block Obispo Ave.

8:06pm Vandalism-damage property 2900 block E. PCH (suspect identified)

Friday, Oct. 31 6pm Grand theft-property 2800 block Gardena Ave.

Saturday, Nov. 1 6:57am Non-injury hit-and-run E. Hill St./Molino Ave.

we all share– toward zero deaths, every 1 counts.”

Funding for the OTS grant is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Source: SHPD

Thank you for your service and sacrifice

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10am Auto burglary 2100 block Gaviota Ave.

7:05pm Attempt commercial burglary 3300 block E. Willow St.

10:53pm DUI Cherry Ave./Skyline Dr. (suspect taken into custody)

Sunday, Nov. 2 1:44am Battery 2500 block Palm Dr. (suspect identified)

6:16pm Petty theft 900 block E. 23rd St. (juvenile subject taken into custody)

9:17pm Auto burglary 2600 block Skyline Dr.

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Tuesday, Nov. 4 1:39am DUI Cherry Ave./E. 36th St. (suspect taken into custody)

7:30am Auto burglary 2900 block Cherry Ave.

Wednesday, Nov. 5 7:23am Auto burglary 2000 block Orizaba Ave.

7:28am Grand theft-motor vehicle 1000 block E. 32nd St.

3:29pm Petty Theft 2400 block Cherry Ave. (suspect taken into custody)

8:28pm E. 19th St./Raymond Ave. Suspicious person (suspect taken into custody)

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DIRTY CAR? What Car-wash fundraiser Who Association of the United States Army Greater Los Angeles Chapter Where 7–Eleven Gas Station, 15991 Magnolia St. in Westminster When Friday, Nov. 7 from 10am to 4pm More Info The profits will benefit soldiers and military families.

HONORING OUR VETS What Veterans Day celebration Who California State University, Long Beach Where Speakers’ platform in front of the University Bookstore, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.

When Friday, Nov. 7 at 11am More Info The university, which is home to about 515 student veterans, will honor those who have served. All attendees will be invited to share in the celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 239th birthday and cake-cutting ceremony immediately following the Veterans Day event.

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What Holiday shopping reception Who Rancho Los Alamitos Where 6400 E. Bixby Hill Rd. When Friday, Nov. 7 from 4pm to 7pm 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 .

GOT E-WASTE? DOCUMENTS TO SHRED? What Document shredding and recycling event Who Hosted by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews Where Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave. When Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9am to 12pm More Info The first five boxes of shredding documents per car are free, and anything more will cost $5 per box. Recyclable items include televisions, computer monitors, computers, laptops, keyboards, printers, computer mice, hard drives, fax machines, microwave ovens, DVD players, cables and cords, telephones, cell phones, radios, shredders, stereo components and electronic devices. X-rays, CDs, large appliances, toner cartridges, fluorescent bulbs or batteries of any kind will not be accepted. Call (562) 570-6816.

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 9am to 3pm 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) 570-3227.

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 Where Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St. When Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 3pm 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.

GIFTS GALORE What Alternative Christmas market Who California Heights United Methodist Church Where 3759 Orange Ave. When Sunday, Nov. 9 from 11am to 1pm More Info The market will provide an opportunity to buy handcrafted items such as clothing, home décor, ornaments, cards, handbags, toys, jewelry and more from nonprofit cooperatives. Pigs in a blanket, brown-cow ice cream floats and homemade pies will also be available for purchase to benefit Heifer Project. Call (562) 595-1996 or visit calheightsumc.org .

FEDERAL WORKER? What General meeting Who National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Where Veterans Park Community Center, 101 E. 28th St. When Monday, Nov. 10 at 1pm More Info Stephen Phillips of the FBI will be the speaker. NARFE meetings recur the second Monday of each month.

FISHY BUSINESS What Future of Food series Who Aquarium of the Pacific Where 100 Aquarium Way When Monday, Nov. 10 from 6:30pm to 9pm More Info Author Paul Greenberg will discuss ways to re-establish sustainable local fisheries and connect them with consumers. Greenberg is the author of American Catch: The Fight for Our Local Seafood. Tickets for this series are available by phone or online. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the Aquarium’s exhibits during Future of Food events. The talks will also be streamed live on the Aquarium’s website. The Future of Food is an ongoing series of talks hosted by Los Angeles Times Food Editor Russ Parsons. Visit aquariumofpacific.org .

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Gateway Center to welcome new Starbucks with special event for public

The Signal Hill Gateway Center, 899 E. Spring St., will celebrate the opening of a 1,700-square-foot drivethrough Starbucks, the development’s newest commercial addition, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 4pm to 7pm.

Starbucks will offer food and refreshments at the event, which is open to the public. Others expected at the event include Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce members, Signal Hill City Council members, Planning Commission members and Signal Hill Petroleum executive staff.

Located at the corner of Spring and California, the new Starbucks will also feature an outdoor dining/seating area.

Source: SHP

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Longtime Signal Hill community volunteers to be honored

The Rotary Club of Signal Hill and Rotary District 5320 will honor Robert and Nancy Long of Signal Hill on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the annual Rotary District 5320 Foundation dinner.

Over 10 years ago, the Longs started donating funds and school supplies to assure every Signal Hill student in grades kindergarten through 5 in a package of classroom supplies at the beginning of the school year, according to the Signal Hill Rotary. After Nancy’s death, Robert established the Nancy Long Foundation, which partnered with the Rotary Club of Signal Hill to package and deliver the school supplies.

“In addition to the Longs’ commitment to early childhood education, in 2013 Robert Long donated over $150,000 to the Rotary International’s Donor Advised Fund in memory of his wife Nancy,” states a press release from the Signal Hill Rotary. “Long has requested that the Rotary International Foundation use the donation to promote ongoing ‘clean water and sanitation’ programs throughout the world.”

Robert Long is a graduate of Stanford with a degree in geology, he worked in the oil industry in Signal Hill for decades, and his father was a founding member of the Petroleum Club, according to the Signal Hill Rotary.

He is an officer in the Preservation Organization of Signal Hill, and he has volunteered for many years as a precinct supervisor for elections, according to the Signal Hill Rotary. Nancy Long was a longtime community volunteer, a Civil Service commissioner and a small-business owner, according to the Rotary.

Rotary Club members will be present to pay tribute to the Longs for their service to Signal Hill students and their commitment to provide clean water for people of the world.

The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Source: Rotary Club of SH

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LBPD’s crime lab earns international accreditation

The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) crime laboratory has achieved accreditation under the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors– Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB)– International Program, according to the LBPD. The five disciplines in which the LBPD’s crime lab has earned international accreditation are drug chemistry, toxicology, firearms, latent prints and crime scene. The crime lab was previously accredited under the ASCLD/LAB– Legacy Program, however, the new level of accreditation is more stringent, has more requirements and is harder to achieve, according to the LBPD. International accreditation requires forensic laboratories to conform to standards that are in place for labs around the world.

“I’m thankful to Chief McDonnell and our police department, particularly our crime lab employees, for this outstanding achievement,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. “This is another example of using technology to support public safety, and it’s something our entire city can be proud of.”

The crime laboratory began its preparation and work towards international accreditation in March of 2011. The department’s crime lab now joins over 332 others that are accredited under the International Testing Program, including the Orange County Crime Lab, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Secret Service, Department of Chemistry in Malaysia, Health Sciences Authority in Singapore, New Zealand Institute of ESR, and Walmart, to name a few.

“This achievement is the highest level of accreditation a crime laboratory can attain, and a major milestone,” said Police Chief Jim McDonnell. “Forensic analysis supports our ability to investigate crimes and is a vital law-enforcement tool.

This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our crime lab employees and demonstrates their commitment to the residents of our community.”

The ASCLD/LAB was founded in 1982 and is a leader in crime laboratory accreditation. The organization is the first in the world dedicated to accrediting crime labs.

The accreditation process has a multitude of steps and involves the following: • Preparation and submission of a detailed application package from the laboratory (providing information about the crime lab’s quality management system) • Thorough review of documentation (quality assurance manual, technical procedures, etc.) prior to the on-site assessment • Comprehensive on-site evaluation of personnel, facilities, and all aspects of the laboratory’s operations Accreditation can best be described as a continuous process of quality assurance and improvement, according to the LBPD. “ASCLD/LAB’s accreditation process is an extensive look at the work of a specific lab over a defined period of time,” states a press release from the LBPD. “While the goal of the LBPD’s crime lab is to provide the highest-quality forensic-science services to its customers, there are variables that can affect the outcomes, just as with any scientific endeavor.”

Accreditation is part of a laboratory’s quality-management program, which also includes proficiency testing of technical personnel, continuing education and training of

analysts, customer service focus, performing internal audits, and other programs to help the lab provide more effective overall service.

“Ultimately, accreditation is highly valued for ongoing oversight and review of elements that are established to safeguard the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of results produced by crime laboratories,” states the LBPD press release.

Some of the processes to ensure continued quality in the crime lab operation include: • In the ASCLD/LAB-International accreditation program, ASCLD/LAB conducts a program of surveillance visits between full assessments • The laboratory must conduct its own annual internal audit and reveal to ASCLD/LAB the results of that internal audit in an Annual Report to ASCLD/LAB (one of several components of the annual report) • A robust program of proficiency testing requiring the use of test providers approved by ASCLD/LAB • Personnel performing examination and analysis of casework are required to be proficiency tested on a yearly basis for on-going competency • Every fourth year, a full reassessment is conducted to retain accreditation.

• All ongoing operations must be carried out in accordance with applicable accreditation requirements. If a

laboratory detects a substantive quality issue (which is normal in all working labs), the lab must take appropriate corrective action and disclose the issue and the action taken to address the issue to ASCLD/LAB. • Accredited laboratories are required to create and maintain appropriate quality records and technical records.

• Technical records (test data and notes, etc.) must be sufficient to support all reported test results.

• Quality records (such as chain of custody of evidence, instrument maintenance, calibration records, reagent preparation, etc.) must be maintained in accordance with all applicable accreditation requirements.

“Achieving international accreditation is one of the most challenging and arduous processes for a crime laboratory,” states the press release.

“The LBPD’s crime lab has established a robust quality management system, demonstrated the ability to meet the over 400 internationally recognized standards, implemented processes to focus on customer service, and provided data to prove confidence in the quality of work produced.”

To view the LBPD’s Crime Laboratory accreditation certificate and other accredited laboratories, visit ascldlab.org/accredited-laboratory-index .

Source: LBPD

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LB deputy city manager to be director of Disaster Preparedness and emergency Communications

Long Beach Deputy City Manager Reggie Harrison has been promoted to director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, according to the City. City Manager Pat West made the announcement Tuesday morning.

Harrison will become the first permanent director of the new department responsible for disaster preparedness, Homeland Security grant coordination, and the consolidation and oversight of the City’s Emergency Communications functions.

Reggie Harrison “Reggie Harrison is absolutely the right person to lead this department,” West said. “He has years of experience in publicsafety dispatch, homeland security and disaster preparedness. As director, he will be well positioned to strengthen the City’s efforts in these areas and complete the complex task of full consolidation of the City’s emergency dispatch functions.”

The Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department was created by the City Council in the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget to implement the consolidation of emergency communication and dispatch services, and to centralize disaster management and preparedness functions in the City. The department also plays a key role in coordinating and managing the City’s Homeland Security grants, working closely with police, fire and all other city departments to use those funds to strengthen the City’s preparedness and responsive capabilities, according to the City. In May 2013, West assigned Harrison to oversee the department until a formal appointment of a director was made.

“Since that time, Mr. Harrison has developed a state-of-the-art department with a comprehensive training curriculum and strengthening citywide relationships with the education, medical, transportation, nonprofit, County, State and Federal agencies essential for coordination during a disaster,” states a press release from the City. “Further, in April 2014, Mr. Harrison obtained national recognition for his leadership in making Long Beach one of just a handful of cities serving as a betasite for the testing of early earthquake warning systems in the United States. Featured on CBS News, PBS and other media outlets, Mr. Harrison’s efforts in securing this innovative technology, once fully developed, will place Long Beach in a unique position to offer residents and businesses several seconds of warning before a major earthquake strikes.”

According to the City, Harrison has extensive management experience to oversee the critical citywide function. He has coordinated the City’s Homeland Security grant program totaling $9 million annually over the last several years. In both 2005 and 2011, he led studies of the emergency communications and dispatch center that eventually led to the decision to implement a consolidated dispatch model to improve customer service and achieve greater efficiencies, according to the City.

At full implementation, the Department will include over 90 employees and have an all-funds budget of approximately $13 million.

Before his appointment as deputy city manager in February 2001, Harrison served as the City’s Housing Authority Bureau manager, Economic Development Bureau manager and acting director of the Community Development Department. In 2010, the city manager appointed him acting director of the Planning and Building Department. Currently he serves as the acting director of the Long Beach Airport. Harrison is also a retired lieutenant colonel, having served 25 years in the California Army National Guard. He has a master’s degree in business administration and an undergraduate degree in psychology.

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CSuLB tutoring and aquatics centers named aer coach, math instructor

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Jim Lindgren (left) and his wife, Jan, unveil the plaque honoring his brother in the Kenneth E. Lindgren Math Tutoring Center at Cal State Long Beach.

Former Cal State Long Beach water polo coach and math instructor Ken Lindgren was remembered Nov. 5 with a pair of recognition events on campus. The legacy of Lindgren, who passed away on Oct. 11, 2013, will live on at the university through an endowment totaling $750,000, split between his two passions.

In the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the tutoring center has been renamed the Kenneth E. Lindgren Math Tutoring Center.

With the endowment’s help, a stipend will help pay for a dedicated faculty director to ensure quality Cal State Long Beach Provost David Dowell (left) introduces former math department tutoring and to continually improve chair Charles Austin (right) at the dedication ceremony of the Kenneth E. Lindgren Math services to meet student needs. In Tutoring Center. addition, an annual scholarship in Lindgren’s name will reward the top graduate teaching assistant in the department each year to encourage teaching math as a career.

The 49er aquatic complex, where he spent much of his career, has been renamed the Kenneth E. Lindgren Aquatics Center, and several capital improvements are underway. Kinesiology classes and programs held in the aquatics center will also benefit from the renovations made possible by this gift. He also endowed an annual scholarship for an eligible CSULB men’s water polo player.

Source: CSULB

Former Cal State Long Beach math department chair Charles Austin (right) talks at the dedication ceremony of the Kenneth E. Lindgren Math Tutoring Center. Austin hired Lindgren in 1985.

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Congressmember Lowenthal announces $2-million grant to promote arts and math education in Long Beach schools

United States Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) announced last week the distribution of a U.S. Department of Education $2-million Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination (AEMDD) grant to the nonprofit Dramatic Results for program dissemination in Long Beach Unified School District schools. Lowenthal made the announcement during an event on Oct. 29 at Barton Elementary School.

“It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce today that a U.S. Department of Education grant for $2 million has been awarded to Long Beach nonprofit Dramatic Results,” said Lowenthal, who represents California’s 47th Congressional District. “In this transitioning world of education, it is very exciting that a program whose purpose is to improve students' academic performance by stimulating curiosity and fostering creativity through a hands-on, art-based approach to learning, is a proven success and receiving funding.”

Long Beach Unified School District Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jill Baker, 8th District Long Beach Councilmember Al Austin, Long Beach School Board Representative John McGinnis, Barton Elementary Principal Richard Littlejohn, Dramatic Results Executive Director Christi Wilkins, and Dramatic Results’ Board Member M. Lissette Flores, also attended the event announcement.

“We are delighted that the U.S. Department of Education and Congressman Lowenthal believe, as I do, that Dramatic Results and the Long Beach Unified School District will live up to its expectations of improved student success,” Baker said. “This funding will deliver an enhanced arts, technology and academic program to 1,680 4th-grade students in four Title I elementary school in schools in Long Beach.”

Dramatic Results, a nonprofit educational arts agency based in Long Beach, was founded in 1992 by Christi Wilkins with a seed grant of $2,500. Since then, it has raised more than $20 million to serve more than 22,000 Los Angeles County students and has grown its annual budget to $1 million, according to a press release from Dramatic Results.

“This funding will help empower Long Beach students and teachers as we develop specialized curriculum that integrates art into other core academic subjects with technology to meet Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, National Art Standards and the needs of a diverse student population,” said Dramatic Results’ Board Vice President Peggy Morse.

Littlejohn shared a story about Dramatic Results during the event. “Ten years ago, when I was a 4th-grade teacher at McKinley Elementary, my class participated in Dramatic Results' first federal Math in a Basket program,” he said. “I became a fan immediately and can personally vouch for the success with both student programs and professional development.”

Now the principal at Barton Elementary School, Littlejohn’s mandate is to transform Barton into a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and the Arts-focused campus, according to Dramatic Results. He and other participants spoke with 4th graders in a Barton class as they viewed students engaged in a hands-on demonstration of the arts and math at work.

“We have seen proof that the art-integrated programs and teacher training offered by Dramatic Results are critical to the development of higher thinking skills for all students,” said LBUSD Superintendent Christopher J. Steinhauser.

Schools that will receive Dramatic Results student programs and teacher training thanks to the AEMDD will be determined by random selection in spring 2015, with a control group to provide rigorous evaluation results that will be used to impact policy at a national level, according to Dramatic Results.

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Long Beach City Manager Pat West announced last week the process for selecting a new police chief, in anticipation of current chief Jim McDonnell winning the seat of Los Angeles County sheriff. McDonnell did indeed win as sheriff in Tuesday’s election.

West plans to conduct an expedited recruitment process of internal candidates. All Long Beach deputy chiefs and commanders are eligible to apply for the position, and all interested candidates will be reviewed and interviewed.

“We have such strong internal candidates within our police department,” West said. “Each and every member of our police command staff are ready today to be chief, giving Long Beach a strong, diverse pool of candidates to pick from.”

The process has begun, now that the election is over, according to the City, which also indicated that there is no expectation that an interim chief will be necessary.

Source: City of LB

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Local bra shop, nonprofit conducting undergarments drive for women’s shelters

Lucy’s Boudoir, a bra and lingerie specialty shop in Bixby Knolls, and the nonprofit organization Dare to Care for the Homeless are sponsoring a bra drive for local women’s shelters. There will be several drop-off locations in Long Beach where new or clean, gently used bras and new underpants will be accepted.

Michelle Jouvence, owner of Lucy’s, started the drive two years ago to give back to women who had to leave everything behind.

“We are excited to be able to help with providing comfortable bras that fit well to women who need them the most,” she said.

“We will be going to the Lydia House in Long Beach to bring bras and do professional bra-fitting for the ladies there.”

Donations will be accepted Nov. 15 through Dec. 15 at Lucy’s Boudoir, 3925 Long Beach Blvd., and other participating locations.

For drop-off location information, visit brastohelpthecause.com .

Tax receipts are available for donations. Any monetary donations will be used to purchase new undergarments for women in need.

“During this season of giving, we often don’t think about how many people go without adequate undergarments,” Jouvence said. “So many people have brand-new and nearly new bras in their drawers at home that they never wear. We are asking for people to donate these bras. We will be sure they are given to women who need them.”

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First Fridays Art Walk to celebrate 8th anniversary

Business and attendees at the First Fridays Art Walk on Nov. 7 will celebrate the eighth anniversary of the event with fire dancers, marching funk bands and stilt-walking drum majors.

At 7pm, attendees are invited to the grand opening of the Bixby Knolls pocket park adjacent to Georgie’s Place, where cake will be served as part of the celebration.

The First Fridays Art Walk will take place at businesses along Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls.

The Big Red Bus will be available to transport attendees from venue to venue via designated stops at the participating businesses.

Clover, 3803 Atlantic Ave., will have information about First Fridays, maps, business info, and restaurant recommendations from 6:30pm to 8pm.

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Marching bands, other organizations to salute those who served

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

This year’s parade will step off from the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street, proceed south on Atlantic to 56th Street, make a Uturn 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.”

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-dayparade or email msthuente@hotmail.com .

For more information about the event, email msthuente@hotmail.com or call (562) 570-6137.

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The mural depicts historical images of Long Beach veterans of many conflicts, from the Civil War through Iraq, as well as medals honoring veterans for bravery and service. These images are arrayed against a patriotic banner flowing the length of the wall.

This painting depicts

PFC George Torres, the first Marine from Long Beach killed in Iraq.

Next to PFC Torres is his Purple Heart medal, awarded to those injured in battle. PFC Torres’s parents live about one block from the mural site.

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image is of a military band of Civil War veterans. The writing on the bass drum reads “Long Beach Calif. G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Martial Band.”

It is painted from a historical photo taken some time after the Civil War.

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This image is of three servicemen on their base in Korea during the Korean War. The soldier in the center is the uncle of one of the veterans who helped with the planning and research of the mural. This image is flanked by two medals awarded to U.S. servicemen for serving in Vietnam.

Above left is the USS Long Beach, a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser.

Long Beach has a long history as the site of a large Navy base, now closed, and the city is home to many Navy veterans. Above right is a portrait of Aaron Herrington, who was a Tuskegee Airman and Long Beach resident. The Tuskegee Airmen were a squadron of African-American pilots who performed heroically and very successfully in Europe during WWII, escorting U.S. bombers and in aerial combat with enemy fighters. They never lost a bomber.

The picture bottom left is of Cliff

Chaffee, a career Navy man, posing with his biplane in 1937. In 2006 Cliff was 91 years old and was honorary grand marshal of that year’s Veterans Day Parade. The center image is from a snapshot of a group of veterans taken

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Left center is an image of two female pilots. Pictured left

is Loretta Foy, who was active in aviation for many years in Long Beach and served in the WASPs in WWII. The image on the right is from a family photo of Long Beach native Paul Bice and his mother. Paul served in the South Pacific and the Middle East, including Iraq. This image emphasizes that all veterans have families who are affected by their service as well.

form. Shultz is a highly decorated Vietnam veteran who later became a Long Beach Councilman for the district the mural is in. He was one of the first organizers of the Veterans Day Parade and a major force in the creation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

This section of the mural displays: the logos of all six of the U.S. armed services; a his-

torical image of two Civil War veterans and two Army officers saluting, circa 1940; a large flag serving as a backdrop to the title of the mural, with an allegorical figure representing the arts holding a brush.

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For a fanciful, heart-warming, romantic musical, you need cast your net no further than Musical Theatre West’s production of Big Fish, playing through Nov. 16 at the Carpenter Center. But if you’re looking for a one-to-one correspondence with Tim Burton’s 2003 film by the same name, this isn’t it.

The town of Spectre, which is filled with congenial ghosts in the film, is replaced by the lead’s hometown. Don’t expect the Korean singers who are literally joined at the hip or the ugly witch with a putrid eye either.

This Big Fish is a bit tamer. This witch (Molly Garner) is far sexier and uses the standard-issue crystal ball.

For those who did not see the movie and have yet to see the musical, Big Fish is the story of traveling salesman Edward Bloom, his tall tales, his beloved wife and his only son, Will, who has no patience for what he believes is pure nonsense.

Everyone likes a good story, except if you’ve heard it a thousand times. As Will sees it, Edward’s recounting of his dealings with a witch, a giant and a mermaid have long gone from good fun to pathetic babbling.

For him, it’s not simply that these tales are unbelievable but that they crowd out any chance that Will has of ever knowing something real and true about his father.

Unlike his dreamer father, who advises Will to “be the hero of your story, be the guy who gets the girl and saves the day,” Will takes a just-the-facts-ma’am approach to life. Even when his dad attempts to break the ice that’s been forming between them for years, Will grimaces.

As Will prepares to take his wedding vows, Edward quips, “I don’t know why we need rehearsal dinners. Everyone knows how to eat.” The audience chuckles but not Will.

As is the case with all Musical Theatre West productions this reviewer has ever seen, acting, singing, set design, lighting, and staging are all of Broadway quality, making it difficult to single out particular professionals or aspects for praise. Jeff Skowron is ideally cast as the amiable, homespun Edward Bloom, poised against Andrew Huber, who plays his adult son. At one point, Will discovers a document that he is convinced damns his father. An Old West showdown ensues, sans rifles, with Huber in skin-tight, black jeans, shirt, vest, boots and cowboy hat. No question where the audience’s allegiances are supposed to lie in this duel.

Earlier on, when Edward is a young man, long before he has a son, he and his pals trespass upon a witch and her cohorts cavorting with dark forces in the woods. Karen St. Pierre deserves kudos for her masterful rendering of these creatures of the night, draping them in capes that allow them to easily transform into trees or rocks. On a far lighter side of the supernatural is the lovely Marisa Field, who, in flesh-colored body suit replete with shimmers and sparkles, is a natural mermaid.

For those seeking romance (and aren’t we all?), Edward’s first encounter with Sandra (Rebecca Johnson), the woman who will become his wife, is certain to please. A wide-eyed, redheaded Johnson performs a darling “Little Lamb from Alabama” with two equally darling gals. If you want a definition of “adorable,” this number is it.

After Edward and Sandra have been married for decades, their love paints a very different picture. Gone is the giddiness and innocence of youth; their affection is much deeper with the emotional and physical intimacy of being each other’s only one for so long. As Edward lies with his head in her lap, under the stars in their back yard, Sandra sings “I Don’t Need a Roof.”

Will’s quest to fulfill his need for a “real” father is realized near the end of the musical too.

Earlier, a young Will (Jude Mason) begs his father to read Greek myths aloud to him before bed rather than tell any more of his own tales. At the close, however, Will returns home to find that the witch, the giant and the mermaid were as real in his father’s travels as Circe, the Cyclops and the Sirens were in Ulysses’.

Big Fish continues at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center through Sunday, Nov. 16. Performances are generally Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. A Thursday performance on Nov. 13 at 8pm, two Saturday matinees at 2pm on Nov. 8 and 15, and one Sunday evening performance at 7pm on Nov. 9. Tickets start at $20. Tickets may be purchased online at musical.org or by calling 562-856-1999 ext. 4. The Carpenter Performing Arts Center is located at 6200 E. Atherton St.

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Posing questions to local artist jade Mosier

“Soul Window,” graphite-pencil drawing

Cory Bilicko

“Develop and Decay,” graphite-pencil drawing

Managing Editor

Originally from Portland, Oregon, 20-year-old artist Jade Mosier now lives in Bellflower and is taking drawing and painting classes at Goldenwest College.

Her mediums include oil paint, charcoal, graphite and skin– she works as a tattoo artist.

How long have you been making art?

I’ve been an artist all my life, but the last year I’ve seriously started producing finished pieces When did you start making art? What kind of art was it?

I began making art as a little girl. Mostly messing around with watercolors– nothing spectacular, just muddied-up paintings of creatures I imagined.

Why do you make art?

I make art because I feel the need in my life to make art. I feel like God or whatever greater being has given me abilities I need to use. So, in a way, I need to make art because I feel like art has chosen me. I don’t want to get overly specific, because there are probably a lot of reasons art has chosen me, but I know I am fulfilling some kind of bigger purpose.

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

If I couldn’t make art, I would do something else that could give me the same feeling of purpose art does. Perhaps work in an art museum so I could still be surrounded by arts. But imagining my life without making art is a weird, scary thought.

Is there anything that blocks you as an artist?

Life. (laughs) If my schedule were a lot more free, I’d be at my easel doing one painting after the next.

But so many things come into play. But if I didn’t have friends and family to be there for, maybe I wouldn’t be as inspired to make artwork.

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

As an artist, I’m extremely self-critical and always looking at a piece I’ve finished and ask myself things like, “What could improve? How can this look better? What did I do right? What did I do wrong?” So, I think I could say a piece I’ve seen the most growth has to be a fetal skull tattoo I did on a friend recently.

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

I see and am exposed to really great artwork constantly, every day. But I think my favorite artist is Michael Hussar. All of his pieces possess a

“Mal Belleza 1,” graphite-pencil drawing

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mitted for the City’s March 3, 2015 election, as was suggested by Wilson.

The soonest the City could propose such a measure, Farfsing said, would be for the June 2015 statewide primary election, at a cost of about $10,000 to $12,000. He noted that the Council would have to vote on proposing a ballot measure at its next meeting on Nov. 18 and call for a city election by Dec. 2.

Farfsing added that proposing a ballot measure and a city election in such a short time frame might pose some logistical issues for city staff, particularly since Deputy City Clerk Becky Burleson plans to retire by the end of this month and will be replaced by the City’s current administrative assistant.

For now, however, Wilson’s proposal has been dropped after receiving strong opposition from a majority of the Council and at least two residents.

During public comment, Carol Churchill, a former councilmember and Signal Hill resident, spoke against the idea, stating that having a rotating mayor allows councilmembers to have an “equal voice” and a “floating majority.” She also questioned whether having an elected mayor would benefit the community at all.

“One thing I did not hear in the staff report is how this is going to

benefit the community,” Churchill said. “I mean, it might be nice as an ego trip for somebody to be elected as mayor of the city, but, so far, I haven’t heard how the people of the community are going to benefit from this.”

Maria Harris, a resident who regularly attends Council meetings, expressed opposition to the proposal in the form of an email, stating that she was volunteering at one of the City’s polling places for the election that took place during the Council meeting.

In the email, Harris stated that there’s “no need” for a directly elected mayor in such a small city that has no Council districts, adding that elected mayors are typically for cities with large populations that have a diverse range of needs. Both Harris and Churchill expressed concerns about whether the elected mayor position would come with additional pay and how that would affect the city budget.

City Attorney David Aleshire noted that Signal Hill’s City Charter already has provisions that would allow for a directly elected mayor and the Council could request that city staff draft a charter amendment in a way that would give the mayoral position as much or as little power as desired.

He added, however, that, in some general-law cities, changing the charter to have a directly elected

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Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson presents a certificate to Joseph Martinez, a new Signal Hill police officer, during the City Council meeting on Nov. 4. Also pictured is Police Chief Michael Langston.

mayor has resulted in a “negative dynamic” when Council incumbents compete for the position during elections.

Councilmembers Michael Noll and Tina Hanson both said they were against even considering such a proposal.

Councilmember Lori Woods said she was open to further analyzing the issue, but she added that the City’s current form of government is “perfect” for Signal Hill, further stating that other cities that have switched their government model seem to be “problematic.” Woods added that she’s “wary” of the State government pushing cities to have more of a mayoral presence.

Wilson explained that his reasoning for bringing the idea forward came out of discussions with people in the community, adding that comments during workshops on the City’s Strategic Plan expressed the need to address a lack of “continuity, vision and direction” for the City.

“I brought this forward because

people have talked to me about it,” Wilson said, adding that, if the Council doesn’t act soon, voters may bring forward a petition to put it on the ballot themselves.

“As elected officials, it’s our responsibility to lead, to look at the future and move our City forward in that direction,” he said. “Or, we can sit back, and we can say, ‘We’ve always done it that way,’ and so we’ll continue to do it that way until someone forces us to do it differently. That’s a choice we make.”

While Wilson said having the mayor position rotate among councilmembers once a year has “worked” for the City, he added that the rotating system also “creates confusion, not only within the city, but [also] outside the city with people we transact business with.”

In response, Forester said he is in “total disagreement” with the mayor on the issue.

“I don’t think the citizens have said...We’ve already had two citizens speak publicly against it,” Forester

said. “I don’t think there is a need.

What we’ve done is a very, very democratic system.”

Wilson, however, took issue with Forester’s choice of words, accusing the vice mayor of calling him a “liar,” after which a heated argument broke out between the two elected city officials.

“I said people have asked me about it,” Wilson said. “You don’t believe that’s a true statement. So, by saying that, you have called me a liar up here.”

Forester at one point threatened to leave the Council Chamber over the skirmish, later clarifying that Wilson’s reasoning for bringing the item forward was “illogical.”

The city attorney then attempted to intervene in the situation by clarifying Forester’s statement.

“Nobody was calling anybody a liar,” Aleshire said. “I thought it was clear the mayor had conversations with people, who were interested in this concept. Mr. Forester was saying that, just because a few conservations like that occurred, did not mean the community as a whole was calling for it.”

Wilson responded by saying, “thank you for smoothing that out.”

The spat comes after Wilson proposed a “code of conduct and civility” for appointed and elected officials during the last Council meeting after a resident expressed concerns about Forester making “offensive” remarks about race.

Still, during this week’s Council meeting, all councilmembers other than Wilson agreed to “table” the proposal for having a directly elected mayor, stating that, if the issue is brought up again by residents or is identified as a key Three new Signal Hill police officers, including (from left) Ramvinski Sovann, issue in the City’s Strategic Thomas Nadal and Joseph Martinez, recite an oath after being introduced during Plan, the Council may bring the Nov. 4 meeting of the Signal Hill City back the proposal for further Council. consideration.

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Introductions and presentations Mayor Wilson and Police Chief Michael Langston introduced three new Signal Hill police officers, including Joseph Martinez, Thomas Nadal and Ramvinski Sovann. In addition, DeAngelo Gossett, a Signal Hill police officer who serves as a school resource officer for Jessie Nelson Academy, gave a presentation on the school resource office program and other programs the officer is working on with the school’s principal, Sparkle Peterson.

The next Signal Hill Council meeting is scheduled for Nov. 18 at 7pm at the Council Chamber.

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COMMUNITY

Applebee’s offers servicemembers free meals on veterans Day

Expanding upon its six-year Veterans Day tradition of providing free meals to current and former servicemembers, this year Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar will look to provide everyday household items like washers and dryers and medical equipment to veterans or active duty military and their families in need.

Applebee’s Thank You Movement is partnering with the community this year by asking friends, families and neighbors to submit stories at ThankYouMovement.com on behalf of veterans or active duty military and their families who need items that would help improve the lives of those who serve our country.

“We are thankful for the men and women who have served, and currently serve, to protect this great nation,” said Applebee’s President Steve Layt.

“We’re excited to show our gratitude again this year by serving free meals to our military heroes on Veterans Day, and by partnering with our neighborhoods to help servicemembers in ways that will improve their everyday lives.”

Since creating the Thank You Movement in 2011 to collect messages of appreciation for each of the 24 million current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Applebee’s has received more than 6.7 million personal “thank you” messages through the movement’s website, thankyoumovement.com.

Visitors to the website can thank a veteran by writing a personal thank-you message to be posted in real time on the website. This year, the community can tell the story of a veteran, active service member or military family in need by describing their situation, including their service and what household item might make their everyday live a little easier or more comfortable. Applebee’s will say “thanks” by fulfilling some of those needs.

On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military can choose a dish from the free Thank You Meal menu that includes some of Applebee’s signature and favorite items, including: 7 oz. House Sirloin, American Standard All-In Burger, Double Crunch Shrimp, Three-Cheese Chicken Penne, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Chicken Tenders Platter and Oriental Chicken Salad.

Guests will need to provide proof of service, which includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform, DD214, Citation or Commendation.

Offer is valid for dine-in only. Traditional sides are included with free entrees; 2 for $20 appetizers, upgraded side items or extras, beverages, desserts and gratuity are not included. Applebee’s Thank You Meals will be offered during normal business hours on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Hours vary by location, so guests should call their local Applebee’s restaurant in advance to inquire about specific location hours. For more information, visit applebees.com .

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Applications available for participation in Daisy Avenue Christmas parade

The office of Long Beach 7th District Councilmember Roberto Uranga has made applications available for the 61st annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 13.

The event is a collaborative effort between the City of Long Beach, the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance and the Wrigley Association.

“The annual Daisy Lane Parade has always been an occasion that brings together neighbors, families and the City of Long Beach,” Uranga said. “It is a tradition that has stood the test of time because the residents of Wrigley understand the important role that the parade plays for our communities. As a longtime resident of the Wrigley neighborhood, my family has taken part in many memorable editions of the parade, and I look forward to seeing this tradition continue.”

Interested parties are encouraged to visit the official Daisy Lane Parade website at bit.ly/DaisyParade2014 or contact Uranga’s office at (562) 570-7777.

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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.

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 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.

TST4798 / 2014 315306 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: WISE WOMAN MANAGEMENT, 4247 Walnut Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: NAILAH DORSEY, 4247 Walnut 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: Nailha Dorsey. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on May 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on November 4, 2014.

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

Pub. The Signal Tribune: November 7, 14, 21, 28, 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

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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.

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.

TST4799 / 2014 307158 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. BIGGER SHOTS, 2. MARKETINK, 1250 E. 29th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: SEPKO INDUSTRIES, INC., 1250 E. 29th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Mercedes Sepko, CFO. 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 27, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.

TST4772 / 2014 287375 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: EL INCA RACING CAMS, 13101 South Main, Los Angeles, CA 90061. Registrant: MARTHA VILLACRES, 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.

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 to Sell. The undersigned caused said

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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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Food Finders begins annual holiday donation drive

Food Finders, a Signal Hill-based food rescue organization, has kicked off its annual holiday food drive, which takes place in Long Beach and surrounding communities to collect food for those in need during the holiday season. The drive will continue through Dec. 31.

Food Finders is encouraging neighborhoods, schools, libraries and businesses to serve as drop-off locations for non-perishable food items and will supply collection bins to those interested in participating. The more participation community-wide, the more successful the holiday food drive will be for agencies that depend on the service Food Finders provides, according to the nonprofit.

Those who prefer to make a monetary donation can do so as well. A $25 donation will help feed two families a turkey dinner. Fifty dollars will buy four families a turkey dinner, and with every $25 increase, an additional two families can be fed. Monetary donations may be made by check or through the Food Finders website.

“The generosity of our community year after year ensures that more families can have a special meal at Thanksgiving,” said Patti Larson, executive director for Food Finders. “We thank our donors of food and funds for helping us provide meals to families during the entire holiday season and throughout the year.”

In addition to collecting holiday meal staples, such as canned vegetables, meats, pasta, pasta sauce, stuffing, bread, cookies and more, Food Finders will also be accepting pet food to help out pet owners and their four-legged friends.

The Thanksgiving packing and sorting event, a major component to the holiday food drive, will take place on Friday, Nov. 21, from 6pm to 8pm at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd., in Los Alamitos. Volunteers gather in the church gym to sort canned items and pack the boxes of food that are collected. Volunteers are also needed to distribute donated food and turkeys to agencies and families on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10am to 2pm.

To volunteer for Food Finders’ holiday food drive and Thanksgiving packing and sorting event, to distribute collected food, or to help collect canned food at a place of business, call (562) 598-3003 extension 101. For drop-off locations, call (562) 598-3003 or visit foodfinders.org .

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Renowned conductor to lead LB Symphony Orchestra

On Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8pm, Edwin Outwater, the versatile young conductor of Ontario’s Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, will step to the podium of the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center to lead the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra in the second of six classical concerts.

Outwater comes to Long Beach after a critically acclaimed 10-concert series as music director of San Francisco Symphony’s Summer Concerts.

The program will first take audiences back to yesteryear with a performance of Rossini’s “William Tell Overture,” perhaps better known as the theme from The Lone Ranger on TV and radio.

It will then segue into the 20th century with British composer Gerald Finzi’s (1901-1956) “Clarinet Concerto,” featuring Long Beach Symphony’s principal clarinetist, Gary Bovyer, who also serves as principal clarinetist for the Hollywood Bowl and other ensembles “This is a rarely performed work, perhaps due in part to the difficult string parts,” Bovyer says. “The style is reminiscent of Finzi’s British contempoEdwin Outwater raries, Elgar and Vaughn Williams.”

Following intermission, the symphony will perform Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite,” which was originally composed as a piano duet for children, then transformed and expanded into a ballet in 1911.

The evening will conclude with music from another ballet of the same vintage– Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite.” It is based on Russian folk tales of the magical glowing bird that can be both a blessing and a curse to its owner. But that’s where the similarities between the Ravel and this work end.

“We are very excited to welcome Maestro Outwater to our orchestra and to our community,” said Long Beach Symphony Executive Director Kelly Ruggirello. “He is one of the most innovative conductors on the scene today and we look forward to benefiting from his creativity and energy.”

Ticket holders may enjoy pre-concert music in the theater lobby and may attend a 7pm pre-concert talk by Outwater. This concert, and the entire Long Beach Symphony Classical concert series, is sponsored, in part, by Lexus.

Tickets start at $21; student tickets are available for $10. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Symphony’s website at longbeachsymphony.org or call (562) 436-3203.

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Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell greets supporters at JW Marriott at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles during the statewide election on Nov. 4 in which he won the race to become the next Los Angeles County sheriff.

Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Lake- incumbent Alan Lowenthal, a former include: Proposition 1, a $7.5-billion wood, Long Beach and Signal Hill.

Long Beach Councilmember, senator statewide bond measure proposed by Former Long Beach Coun- and Assembly member, was re- Gov. Jerry Brown to pay for water cilmember Gerrie Schipske came in elected to serve the 47th District of projects and conservation measures second with 21.2 percent while incum- Congress, defeating Republican Andy related to the drought; Proposition 2, bent Lynn Dymally came in third with Whallon. which would form a stabilization 17.8 percent and former Long Beach “I can’t thank my constituents account for the state budget; and councilmember Tonia Reyes Uranga enough for this vote of confidence,” he Proposition 47, which would create came in fourth with 12.7 percent. told the Signal Tribune on election savings for the State by reducing the Allen will be vacating his water night. “We have just begun our work.” classification of most “non-serious commission seat in January, leaving a Meanwhile, voters approved three and nonviolent property and drug vacancy. statewide ballot measures during the crimes” from felonies to misdeIn a phone interview, Allen said he election. Ballot measures that passed meanors. was “humbled” to win by such a large margin, adding that he expected a “close, tough race” since six candidates vied for the spot.

“I was really pleased with friends, volunteers and supporters who helped me win this race,” he said. “I’m a little bit humbled… It appears the electorate agreed with me– somebody who knows about water should be on the board with this drought crisis.”

Allen said some of his priorities when he takes office next year will be to restore the water basin in the region, Photo by Diana Lejins continue conservation Republican John Goya, a political newcomer and medical-related business executive, received efforts and partner with 37 percent of the vote and was defeated by Long Beach Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell for the Los Angeles County the 70th District State Assembly seat. Goya is pictured with constituent Howard Davis.

Sanitation District to develop another water-treatment plant to help the region become fully independent of imported water.

“I believe we can do more on saving water,” he said. “I don’t believe the Water Replenishment District has partnered enough with cities and other water agencies.”

Allen added that, as a former head deputy district attorney, he plans to help put an end to impressions that the WRD is mismanaging money, referring to Robert Katherman, a WRD board director and longtime lobbyist who, along with his wife, is being charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney for felony corruption involving embezzlement and allegedly misusing public funds.

“There is an underlying perception with the water agency that they’re in the sleight of hand,” Allen said. “That’s something I want to see end right away… That’s not good for a public agency that deals with taxpayer money and public trust. They have to look at us and trust us.”

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