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September 4, 2015

Diversity major theme of upcoming LGBTQ film festival

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In this undated file photo, marijuana plants are grown at a cultivation site for a former Long Beach dispensary prior to its closure. Medical-cannabis dispensaries and cultivation sites are currently banned in the city. After numerous delays, a proposed ordinance that would regulate how these businesses could operate in Long Beach will be discussed on Sept. 22.

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Long Beach officials delay discussion on medical-marijuana ordinance pending proposed state legislation CJ Dablo Staff Writer Courtesy Long Beach QFilm Festival

The documentary Tab Hunter Confidential will open the Long Beach QFilm Festival, which will take place Sept. 10–13.

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In the past, “gay-themed” events of any kind would likely not evoke a response of “I relate to that” for people outside of that culture. However, Robert Cano’s LGBTQ film festival is one that strives to not only represent that community, but also unite all races, genders and sexual orientations.

Opening with Tab Hunter Confidential, about the once closeted Hollywood actor, the Long Beach QFilm Festival will hit the Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., Sept. 10 through Sept. 13. The event will reflect on themes and issues that individuals from all aspects of life can identify with, according to its founder.

For a string of days leading into the weekend, the event will screen new and old films alike and include a Q&A with those involved with the projects, such as Patricia Velasquez, who is best known for her role in The Mummy film series and who is featured in one of the festival’s films– Liz in September.

All funds received will go toward the LGBTQ Center in Long Beach and other related community programs.

Although the festival is primarily directed at individuals who identify with the LGBTQ community, Cano said that it prides itself in its diversity and its inclusion of different ethnicities and cultures in the films presented.

“We have films from all over the world,” Cano said. “The film festival community does its job of literally scouring this planet to find the best of the best. see FILMS page 14

The Long Beach City Council voted on Sept. 1 to hold off on reviewing their own ordinance on medical-marijuana businesses until after they get answers on how proposed state legislation could affect their own efforts to regulate the industry. AB 266, a bill under consideration

by California lawmakers, offers a statewide regulatory framework on medical marijuana.

Mayor Robert Garcia stressed the importance of AB 266 during last Tuesday’s council meeting. According to Garcia, the bill could offer some solid answers for cities that have tried to adopt local laws on dispensaries and cultivation sites.

For years, it’s been a struggle for city officials to determine just how to regulate medical cannabis. Long Beach City officials have tried– and failed– to keep an ordinance on dispensaries and cultivation sites on the books.

The previous council had adopted one ordinance but eventually voted to ban these businesses from operating, especially after numerous legal challenges. One court determined that parts of the City’s ordinance conflicted with federal law.

The council has yet to weigh in on another draft city ordinance now that it went through a review by two groups– the Planning Commission and the Medical Cannabis Task Force. However, there is a possibility that AB 266 could pass by the end of next week. Garcia said that

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he was told that AB 266 is gaining bipartisan support in the State Legislature and has even received support by Gov. Jerry Brown’s office.

Garcia explained the significance of this particular piece of legislation.

“That legislative framework will give us an answer [to] a variety of questions that the council has had for many years on types of licenses, on testing, on actually where and when you can grow,” Garcia told the council.

Garcia admonished the council to ensure that whatever ordinance is crafted and passed adheres to the legislation that the governor signs. The mayor acknowledged that the state legislation has changed considerably since it was first proposed. Garcia said that at this stage, the proposed legislation has moved forward as a “placeholder” bill and that the governor’s office is working with the legislature to finalize a draft.

Time is running out for the law to pass. Garcia said that the deadline for state lawmakers to pass any bill is Sept.

11, and the governor must sign it into law prior to Oct. 11.

Garcia described how the bill could provide cities with the option to adopt the statewide regulations and then approve its own local zoning laws. Cities would still have the option to have a ban on medical-marijuana businesses, he said, adding that the state law offers the cities to have flexibility on the controversial issue.

The council opted to wait for the city attorney’s office see CANNABIS page 15

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Local company provides space for film shoot Denny Cristales Editorial Assistant

Kluger Architects morphed into an attorney’s office for a few days last weekend, as the company lent its space for the filming of the movie Doubting Thomas.

Longway Home Productions contacted the architect service about a month ago in order to use its building for its film shoot.

Rick Ugalde, director of operations at Kluger Architects, mentioned how being in the atmosphere of the production is an interesting experience.

“It’s an experience seeing how everything takes place,” he said. “You think shooting a movie would be really quick, but to shoot one scene might take three or four hours just to get it done.”

The premise of the movie, directed by Mark Sayre, is about a white couple who have a child, but then the baby ends up being of Af-

rican-American orientation, which leads to the man questioning who the actual father is.

Ugalde enjoyed having the production in Signal Hill and the resulting economic boost that it may provide.

He also marveled at the work that goes into making a movie.

“You think you’re going to have 10 people, but next thing you know, there’s like an army of 40 people invading your property and moving this way and that way,” he said. “It’s amazing all the people that it takes to shoot a scene.”

Ugalde said that the days the production occurred “hasn’t been bad” but feels that it has also served to be an invasive experience for the company.

Kluger Architects received $1,000 a day for the shoot, according to Ugalde, also saying that it was probably not enough, as items were consistently misplaced in the chaos

of filming.

“It’s like having someone always coming over [to] your house,” he said. “You always worry when it’s your property.”

The production also proved to be more overwhelming than previously thought in some cases, according to Ugalde.

“They said, ‘Oh, we’ll have a truck here and a couple of cameras.’

But next thing I know, the parking lot is full with a trailer and changing rooms and two or three big trucks and wires all over the place,” he said. “I’ve got a conference room here full of equipment. My conference room looks like a storage room.”

Regardless, Ugalde liked the idea of bringing business to Signal Hill, and he would go through with the production process again, but under one condition.

“I think I would,” he said, “but I would ask for double the money.” ✦

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Kluger Architects in Signal Hill became a law office last weekend when a film crew took over the business for the filming of a movie titled Doubting Thomas.

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Signal Hill City Council amends municipal code to allow police to access hotel guest-registration cards without judicial process

Signal Hill Mayor Larry Forester (far left) introduces Natalie Saenz (center) as the city’s new police dispatcher/jailer.

Also pictured is Signal Hill Police Chief Michael Langston.

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During the Sept. 1 Signal Hill City Council meeting, Denise Teora, a community-outreach liaison from Keep Your Home California, a federally funded foreclosure-prevention organization, gives a presentation on the programs her group offers to help homeowners who are facing financial difficulties.

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

Police access to hotel and motel guest-registration cards, water conservation, computer-aided dispatch and records management, and expedited permitting for residential solar systems were the main issues discussed at the Sept. 1 Signal Hill City Council meeting. Because councilmembers Tina Hansen and Michael Noll were absent, Mayor Larry Forester, Vice Mayor Lori Woods and Councilmember Edward Wilson were the only members of the Signal Hill City Council present for the meeting, therefore two items on the agenda were postponed for a later discussion.

Mortgage assistance program Denise Teora, a community-outreach liaison from Keep Your Home California, a federally funded foreclosure-prevention organization, gave a presentation on the programs her group offers.

The Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Program provides temporary assistance to eligible homeowners who have suffered involuntary unemployment. The Mortgage Reinstatement Assistance Program helps eligible homeowners reinstate their first mortgage loan if they have fallen behind because of short-term financial difficulties. The Principal Reduction Program helps eligible homeowners who have experienced a financial hardship obtain sustainable mortgage payments by reducing principal loan balances.

The Transition Assistance Program provides one-time funds to help eligible homeowners transition to new housing after executing a short sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure.

To qualify, a homeowner must: own and occupy the home as their primary residence; meet program income limits; and have a documented, eligible hardship. The property must be: located in California; not abandoned, vacant or condemned;

Rooftop solar systems The council conducted a second reading and adopted an ordinance to expedite permitting procedures for small residential rooftop solar systems, in response the Solar Rights Act, under which cities and counties must enact an ordinance that creates a streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar-energy systems by Sept. 30.

The law also requires California cities and counties to substantially harmonize their processes so that they are consistent with recommendations in the current version of the State’s Solar Permitting Guidebook.

Guest registration cards The council discussed amendments to the city’s municipal code relating to inspection of hotel and motel guest registration cards, to be in compliance with a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.

Signal Hill Police Chief Michael Langston explained that in late 2013, staff became aware of the ruling that allows police officers to review the guest registry of hotels and motels at any time without judicial process. Hotel and motel operators would face penalties if they refuse to cooperate with officers.

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Court’s ruling,” Langston said. “At that time, we began seeking consent from the hotel-motel operators to review guest-registration cards, and the Ninth Circuit Court’s decision was appealed. In June 2015, the United States Supreme Court essentially upheld the earlier court decision and said that it’s appropriate to amend our municipal code to reflect that ruling. Our city attorney has drafted an amendment to Section 5.18.060, and staff is recommending that council approve this amendment.”

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Mayor Forester, Vice Mayor Woods and Councilmember Wilson voted to approve the amendment.

Water-conservation efforts Travis Brooks, the city’s public works management analyst, presented an update on progress the City has made on its water-conservation goals.

He said that although water usage during the last few summers had increased, it has been comparatively lower this summer and that see COUNCIL page 14

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Congratulations to me! As of last Monday, I have completed nine years as a non-smoker. I must say that quitting cigarettes was the most difficult thing I have ever done. Right after I put down my cigarettes and decided to quit for good, I began to feel as if I were sick. Little did I know that the withdrawal symptoms, for me, would include flulike feelings.

According to quittersguide.com, what I experienced was quite normal. They report other symptoms such as: irritability (sometimes extreme), insomnia, headaches, coughing, cold and flu symptoms, chest infections, dry mouth, sore throat, nausea, extreme tiredness, lack of concentration and increase in appetite.

As they report, the longer you smoke the more acute these withdrawal symptoms tend to be.

I started smoking as a young teenager and really picked up the habit during my junior high school days. Although lots of folks look back on their lives and blame such bad behavior as being caused by peer pressure, I do not. I hold myself accountable for my actions. I was a leader– not a follower. I smoked because I wanted to.

More likely than not, I started because my dad was a smoker. I can’t remember Dad without a cigarette in his hand. He smoked non-filter brands like Chesterfield Kings or Pall Mall, and he sometimes rolled his own, which not only gave him the nicotine he craved but turned his fingers a lovely shade of pukey yellow. Other than that, he was a very handsome man, always dressed to the nines and perfectly groomed. His silver hair was so striking– except for the yellow tinges due to nicotine stain. He tried to quit smoking many times.

In my youth, our house was always under a smoky fog, as was the interior of our cars. Yep, Dad smoked in the house, in the car and, frankly, wherever else he wanted to. There were no laws regarding designated smoking areas back then. In fact, smoking was touted as being glamorous during the ‘40s and into the ‘60s. Heck, even Andy of Mayberry and Lucy smoked on their programs. I also remember seeing Walt Disney on television puffing on a cigarette. Ah– role models!

After trying to quit smoking a time or two, I don’t think I ever really thought I’d be a non-smoker. I was a smoker, and that was that. I now believe that with nine years of being smober (the word is a combination of smoke and sober) under my belt, I truly believe I will never again resume the habit.

For those of you wondering what methods I used to quit, I offer the following– I had to find the right motivation. My reasons for trying to quit in the past had always been pretty run-of-the-mill: the cost of cigarettes, stinky clothes and hair, fear of cancer, chronic pneumonia and bronchitis, and the unhappiness it caused my husband and mother.

Although they were all valid reasons and may be motivators for others, none of them worked for me.

I have written a time or two before about the one factor or motivator that finally did the trick, and I feel this is a good time to repeat the story: About nine years ago, I found out that I had periodontal disease.

It was painful, and I was afraid to undergo the cutting and suturing necessary to treat the condition. Thanks to my friend Robert Quintero, I went and saw Dr. Gregg in Cerritos, who put me through some pretty intense (although nearly painless) and costly laser dental/gum procedures to cure me of my dental issues. I haven’t had any problems since.

How is that a motivator?

Dr. Gregg informed me that if I didn’t quit smoking, I’d have to go through the whole thing again and again, and if I decided to keep smoking and not have the procedure repeated, I would probably lose my teeth. Now there’s my motivator.

With the genetics in my family (my mother is nearly 96 years old) I could live to be 100 years old. Dying doesn’t scare me, but living without teeth does. Ah, vanity. That was, and still is, my motivator!

Thanks to nicotine patches and a heck of a support group, I did it.

I am a non-smoker.

OPINION

September 4, 2015

L E T T E R S , E M AI L S A N D WE BS I T E CO MME N T S Up in the air Thank you, Signal Tribune, for bringing the secretive, rarely discussed Long Beach proposed international airport project to your readers’ attention on the front page of last week’s newspaper (“Holding pattern,” Aug. 21, 2015).

None of my many friends or relatives in various areas of Long Beach and Signal Hill knew anything at all about the outrageous and unnecessary plan.

We all agree that an international airport would be a disaster for the health, safety and tranquility of the entire area consisting of Long Beach, Signal Hill and Lakewood, with a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week influx of planes from all over the world, spreading noise, air pollution, freeway and street traffic jams and danger to the many homes, schools, churches, apartments and businesses that completely surround the airport.

Please call your council person, speak at your PTA meetings and discuss the situation with everyone you know.

With LAX, Ontario and John Wayne airports so near, we do not need an “international airport” here, causing chaos and danger to our peaceful community.

R.A. Allen Long Beach

United in grief Twenty-nine years ago, two airliners collided above the city of Cerritos, killing people in the air and on the ground, showering the community in smoldering wreckage.

I was the mayor of Cerritos at the time, and the sights, sounds and pain of that day will always stay with me. The physical and emotional toll of Aug. 31, 1986 impacted the lives of everyone in Cerritos and many are still coping with it nearly 30 years later. It was truly a life-changing experience for me.

Though it was one of the darkest days, I will never forget the outpouring of kindness and support I saw community-wide. Neighbors taking care of neighbors, friends taking care of total strangers. The city of Cerritos was united in their grief and sadness but strong in their hope and faith for a better tomorrow.

Please take a moment today to hug the ones you love and remember all those we lost on that tragic day.

Don Knabe LA County Supervisor Fourth District

Are we having funds yet?

As vice chair of the Budget Oversight Committee and as a steward of the public’s money, I am committed to fiscal discipline, prudent management of the City’s valuable resources and identifying ways in which we can deliver vital government services in the most cost effective manner.

While the City of Long Beach’s Fiscal Year 2016 (FY 16) proposed budget for Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016 totals approximately $2.67 billion, the only portion of the budget that is completely discretionary is the General Fund, which accounts for only 15 percent of the total budget. And of this $412 million for recurring costs, 69 percent goes to our public-safety departments, leaving not nearly enough left over for our key infrastructure, including roads, streets, sidewalks, parks and libraries.

Although no reductions are proposed for FY 16, budget deficits are predicted for FY 17. Public input is critical to how we, as a city, must begin to prioritize when and where money is being spent given future budget shortfalls.

Participate in the Long Beach Budget Challenge and the Budget Priority Survey to be a part of the budget preparation process.

The Long Beach FY 16 Proposed Budget for Community Review specifically depicts the situation we face locally when considering the major sources of revenue, which have remained essentially flat, and rising personnel costs, which comprise 79 percent of every General Fund dollar spent.

Long Beach is not alone, as we are emblematic of a larger landscape where we must ensure a match and stability between public revenues and expenditures, while encouraging economic growth in line with sound public policy goals. I encourage you to read a recently released report by California Forward, “Financing the Future: How Will California Pay for Tomorrow?” given the array of major tax measures being proposed in the Legislature or making their way toward the November 2016 ballot.

As always, I welcome your innovative ideas, suggestions and feedback necessary to help solve the pressing financial challenges before us.

[Ed. note: To access the California Forward report, visit cafwd.app.box.com/s/5zjogpla3ahj95cmfdaxhc5ein0eapmm .]

Stacy Mungo Long Beach Councilmember Fifth District

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COMMUNITY

September 4, 2015

Bicyclist killed in traffic accident

An unidentified man is dead after being struck by a truck while riding a bicycle.

On Monday, Aug. 31, at approximately 12:07am, Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officers were dispatched to the 103 Freeway regarding a traffic collision involving a semi truck/trailer and a bicyclist, an accident that resulted in the death of the bicyclist.

When officers arrived, they learned that the bicyclist had been determined deceased by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2010 International semi-truck with a trailer, being driven by a 50-year-old male resident of Rancho Cucamongo, was traveling northbound on the 103 Freeway north of Pacific Coast Highway when it collided with the bicycle. The bicycle had been traveling illegally across the northbound lanes of the freeway at the time it was struck.

The bicyclist, a male who appeared to be in his 60s, had no identifying information on him and is currently listed as a John Doe. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office will determine his identity. The driver of the semi-truck remained at the scene and was interviewed and released.

Those who may have information regarding the incident are asked to call LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Sirilo Garcia at (562) 570-7355.

Source: LBPD

LB Gas and Oil presented with recognition award at conference in Denver The City of Long Beach Gas and Oil Department’s natural gas utility was honored with the System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) Award this summer at the American Public Gas Association (APGA) annual conference in Denver.

The natural gas utility is one of nine utilities nationwide to receive the APGA selective honor that is presented annually, according to the City of Long Beach.

“I am very proud that our city has been recognized for our strong commitment to maintaining this critical infrastructure and for making safety a top priority,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.

To receive such recognition, a natural gas utility must demonstrate commitment to excellence in four areas: System Integrity, System Improvement, Workforce Development and Employee Safety.

A total of 997 municipal gas utilities operate in the United States, and Long Beach is the only municipal natural gas utility in the country to be recognized two years in a row, according to city officials.

The Long Beach natural gas utility operates and maintains more than 1,900 miles of natural gas pipeline. City officials stated that Long Beach Gas and Oil re-invests approximately $8 million to $10 million annually into pipeline replacement to ensure the safe delivery of natural gas without service interruptions.

“Since our employees [are] in the field [...] with this potentially explosive product on a daily basis, it is important that we provide them the proper training and equipment to accomplish this in a safe and productive manner,” said Chris Garner, director of Long Beach Gas and Oil. Source: City of LB

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GET READY TO RAMBLE What Raptor Ramble nature walk Who Led by ecologist experts of Los Cerritos Wetlands When Saturday, Sept. 5 from 8am to 10am Where Los Cerritos Wetlands, Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street More Info Ecologists will lead a nature walk of the Los Cerritos Wetlands, where many raptors live and hunt. Participants might see red-tailed hawks, cooper’s hawks and ospreys. Kingfishers, egrets, owls and hummingbirds also reside in the wetlands. The walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up, and closed-toe shoes are required. Pre-hike snacks will be provided by Whole Foods Market, Long Beach. Park on the inland side of the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street, just at the border of Long Beach and Seal Beach. RSVP by emailing Elizabeth at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org .

LIVE FROM THE LAGOON! What City Roots festival and concert Who Presented by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust and Friends of Colorado Lagoon When Saturday, Sept. 5 from 5pm to 8pm Where North bank of the Colorado Lagoon, 5119 E. Colorado St. More Info The free community event will feature a soundtrack of bluegrass and American roots music, including a live performance from band The Salty Suites.

The event will also include hands-on exhibits, kids’ activities and local organizations promoting natural open spaces, outdoor education, recreation, natural history, wildlife and more. South Bay Wildlife Rehab, with its live owls and raptors, and two mobile science and ecology museums that can be explored at no charge, will also be in attendance. Visit LWClandtrust.org, or call (310) 403 - 8460.

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More Info Members can bring a neighbor or a friend to join in. The guest speaker for the meeting will be a spokesman for the U.S. Vets and will talk about the U.S. Veterans Initiative and the Village at Cabrillo.

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this September. Classes are held all year on Mondays and Wednesdays, except for the months of July and August. Beginner’s lessons start in January, but participants are welcome any time, and no formal registration is necessary. Classes are led by experienced instructors.

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OUT AND ABOUT What “Coming out” party with screening of Anyone and Everyone Who Presented by LOTUS Place Recovery When Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 10am to 1pm Where The Art Theater, 2025 E. 4th St. More Info The party is a “red carpet” event that will feature paparazzi. The public is welcome to attend.

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MAKING ENGLISH TEACHERS PROUD What Literary discussion Who Bixby Knolls Literary Society When Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7pm Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Ave. More Info The discussion will be about Wise Blood, a fiction novel by Flannery O’Conner that deals with the inborn struggles of 22-year-old Hazel Motes. The public is welcome, and drinks will be provided. Reading the book beforehand is encouraged. Call (562) 5950081, or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com .

DEIFIED DAY What Annual World Day of Prayer Who Unity Long Beach Church When Thursday, Sept. 10 from 8am to 8pm Where 935 E. Broadway More Info All are welcome to make a prayer request for a loved one or to be involved all day in the church.

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MORNING BECOMES ELECTRIC What The Long Beach Electric Vehicle Celebration Who Hosted by the Electric Auto Association, Sierra Club and Plug In America When Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9am to noon Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave. More Info The event will feature electric buses, cars, 18-wheelers, bicycles, lawn equipment and motorcycles, and it will also include information about the benefits of electric propulsion. The event is free and open to the public. Food trucks will be available until noon.

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MARITAL BLISS? What Multimedia presentation of the opera Pagliacci Who Presented by the LA Opera Community Educators When Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2pm Where El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd. More Info The free presentation will focus on the opera about a husband who takes his revenge, and a desperate wife who must fight for her life. Light refreshments will be served, and a free opera-related gift will be given out at the end of the presentation. Call (562) 570-3136, or email lbpl.org .

WRITE RIGHT What Writers meeting Who Presented by the California Writers Club When Saturday, Sept. 12 from 3pm to 5pm Where Long Beach Los Altos Branch Library, 5614 East Britton Dr. More Info The topic for the writers club meeting is “Writing the Classic Mystery–” putting together a puzzle that’s not too hard, not too easy, but definitely deadly. The guest speaker is Anne Cleeland, who has an English degree from UCLA, and a Law degree from Pepperdine University. The meeting is free to attend.

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Cities promoting Library Card Sign-up Month In honor of Library Card Signup Month, the cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill are reminding residents of the benefits of owning a library card.

“As an educator, I believe in the power of knowledge and learning,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. “Libraries help make opportunities to learn accessible throughout Long Beach. Though free, a library card has tremendous value because it helps both children and adults achieve academic and personal success.”

With a Long Beach library card, users can: check out books, magazines, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks; access computers and Wi-Fi service; receive homework help; utilize self-checkout stations; and access specialized resources at the Main Library’s Studio, SpecialConnect area, the Information Center for People with Disabilities, and the Miller Special Collections Room.

Cardholders have 24/7 access to the library’s educational, business and marketing databases, as well as

access to practice tests for the GED, SAT and GRE. Library cardholders also can learn a new language, and download library apps, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and music.

“I believe a library card belongs in the hand of every child going back to school– just like pencils and notebook paper,” said Glenda Williams, director of Long Beach Library Services. “Likewise, no adult wallet is complete without a library card. Make sure that you, your family, friends and neighbors visit any of our 12 Long Beach public libraries to get a library card.”

The main library is located at 101 Pacific Ave. For more information, call (562) 570-7500 or go tolbpl.org .

The Signal Hill Public Library is offering any child or adult who signs up for a new card during September a library card holder with a special sticker.

For more information, contact the library at (562) 989-7323 or visit cityofsignalhill.org .

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F ROM THE

TIRES

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When prepared, you win When I was growing up, I was a Boy Scout. The camping, camaraderie and cooking were but a few of my fond memories. And, of course, our motto, “Be prepared,” was ingrained into our pliable minds. It still is a part of who I am today.

From airplane pilots to DIY aficionados, preparations are taken before starting out or beginning a project. The same dedication should be employed with your vehicle.

Randy Emry, a former co-worker and accomplished service manager, is a supporter of checking different systems at least once a month.

“The secret to avoiding costly auto repairs,” Emry states, “is to spend a few minutes a couple of times a month checking out your car.”

Below is a list of some easy-toperform inspections.

Tire inspection Your tires are all that stand between the wheels and the road. Not all tires are the same. Just like the cars they are on, style, quality and performance may come at a premium. In a past column, I dealt with choosing

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When you start your vehicle, and before you start out, turn the front tires all the way to the left or right. Turn off the ignition and go look at the tires. As the front tires carry most of the weight of the engine, the tread should be even across the entire face of the tire. If there is uneven or little tread remaining, go to your local repair/tire shop to get their expert opinion. Uneven wear can be related to alignment wear, which left unchecked, will cause accelerated tire wear. Have your expert check the air pressure at the same time, as low air pressure will rob you of precious miles, both in tire wear and fuel cost.

Dash lights After you have started the vehicle, a series of dash lights will perform computerized self-tests, and the lights turn off as tests are completed.

If a light remains on, it can determine anything from low windshield washer fluid, low (or over-inflated) tires, to a “check engine” light concern. “Check engine” lights should never be ignored, and a visit to your local repair shop for a diagnostic of the system is a must. A “check engine” light not serviced may turn into a very costly repair, and if a smog check is required, it will not pass without the “check engine” light being addressed. Remember,

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Headlights and bulbs As I drive, I am amazed at the number of cars, SUVs and trucks that have yellowed, cloudy, headlight lenses. This pheromone is a result of the deterioration of the manufacturer-installed lens protectant, over a highly porous poly-carbonate (plastic) lens. The protectant is bombarded by road dirt and chemicals, which are “baked” onto the surface, causing a yellowed, cloudy buildup.

Over my career, I have experimented with many products and found the best ones include removing the dirt from the lenses using fine sandpaper, then a high-speed polishing of the lens, and the addition of a protectant layer. This is a specialty service, and not all shops get this right.

And a cloudy headlight lens may reduce the efficiency of your nighttime or daytime lights by 50 percent or more. In extreme cases, a ticket can be issued for “deliberately” concealing your headlights.

Exterior and interior lights should be inspected periodically. This can be done by you, however it is easier with a friend. Turn the vehicle on, and go through a process of turning on and off the headlights (high beams too), turn signals, brake and (using the brakes) reverse lights.

Some vehicles come with a dash prompt to indicate burnt-out bulbs, but many do not. Some people are aware their low-beam headlights are out, so they turn on the high beams instead of replacing the burnt out bulbs. Some people.

Oil changes Hopefully, your repair shop placed a sticker on the inside upper portion of the windshield. Look at the mileage and schedule the appropriate appointment to have the oil changed on time. Weak, old oil contributes to engine overheating and wear. Replacing an engine is never cheap, with oil changes and subsequent inspection being a cost-effective alternative.

Find and dust off your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Read a few pages at a time and become aware of topics like resetting the clock, what a specific dash light means and scheduled preventative maintenance.

Most vehicles today are capable of running for 300,000 miles or more with proper maintenance. Can’t find the manual? There are a number of websites that allow free downloads of original owner’s manuals.

Ask questions When working in the automotive repair industry, Randy Emry and I thought every question was important. Maintaining and getting the most out of any vehicle is not rocket science; however, with some planning, running a periodic check list and being informed, you are in better shape to get extra years and miles from (as one recent commercial so aptly conveys) your baby.

I am here to help, so please send your questions, comments and anecdotes to mark.fttu@yahoo.com . I may use them in an upcoming column. Again, thank you for reading “From The Tires Up,” and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Darkside at Garage Theatre Cory Bilicko

Managing Editor

Tom Stoppard, the Tony Award-winning playwright and Academy Award-winning screenwriter, was approached about writing a play based on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon in 1973, the same year the now legendary album was released. However, he has said that, at that time, he had no idea what to do with it, and it wasn’t until decades later that he wrote a radio script to accompany the album’s music, as a commission for BBC Radio 2.

“I didn’t try to make a story that was the album writ large in any way,” Stoppard has been quoted as saying.

“I invented a little story in the spirit of the album, taking a cue as to what level of reality this story might be on.”

Under Eric Hamme’s direction, the Garage Theatre in Long Beach has taken Stoppard’s radio play, Darkside, and staged its U.S. premiere for local audiences, the result of which is a moving, often hilarious, sometimes disturbing and jarring, piece that dramatizes, in surreal forms, those ethical dilemmas pondered within college philosophy courses.

In fact, the play follows philosophy student Emily McCoy as she undergoes a barrage of “thought experiments” during a quest to answer the question “What is the good?” that ultimately leads to a mental collapse.

Maribella Magana surprises as Emily; initially, she almost appears to blend in as one of an ensemble, but she quickly emerges as the cen-

terpiece of the story, acting as an apt conduit for the audience to join in on one wild ride. It’s an arc that starts with curiosity and studious questions but culminates in a perfectly timed teardrop and a shocking breakdown.

Magana’s not the only cast member deserving of praise. Steven Frankenfield as Boy is sprightly and entertaining as the hypothetical kid that comes to life in the ethical narratives posed in the philosophy class and then as Emily’s companion through the story. Paul Knox, Rob Young, Matthew Anderson, Craig Johnson and Jeffrey Kieviet all master the various other characters with verve and great timing.

Although the theatre’s space is on the smaller side, its actors rival those of other theatrical companies in town. The front of the show’s program warns audiences of “fog, strobe lights, mind-blowing music and amateur actors.” I think they got it all right, except that last part.

This review would be remiss if no mention was made of lighting designer Christina L. Munich’s work.

The light show is an integral part of the experience, and it makes for a perfect complement to Pink Floyd’s songs.

Probably the only unfortunate outcome of a production like this (Is it a play or a music show?) is that some audience members attend for a night at the theatre, while others show up expecting to jam out to some awesome rock music, man.

Such was the case when I saw Joplin on Broadway in the early 2000s.

Tensions escalated and cross words

were exchanged between those who were there to see a play about rock singer Janis Joplin and a few others who were so moved by its live musical performances that their enthusiasm was barely contained after each song and their excitement overlapped into the Photo by Matt Kollar show’s dialogue.

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10 Signal Tribune CULTURE MoLAA to present its first show of artists solely from Southern California Somewhere Over El Arco Iris: Chicano Landscapes, 1971–2015, will be The Museum of Latin American Art’s (MoLAA’s) first exhibition to present works solely by Southern California-based Chicano artists.

The exhibition contains 25 artworks, on loan from significant collections, including The Cheech Marin Collection and the AltaMed Art Collection. Highlights include two seminal paintings by Carlos Almaraz and Frank Romero. Julian Bermudez, guest curator, has organized an exhibition that touches on a critical period in art history when Chicano artists were trying to define and express themselves, while the LA art scene, as a whole, was redefining the boundaries of contemporary artistic expression. Presenting a fraction of the diverse range of media and styles seen in Chicano Art, this exhibition by no means aims to illustrate a survey of

the entire Chicano Art Movement, according to MoLAA. Through the presentation of landscapes spanning 40 years– from traditional to avant-garde interpretations– the exhibition will introduce audiences to this unique school of American art. Featured in the exhibition are paintings, drawings, photo-based and mixed-media artworks, and rare studies by artists such as Carlos Almaraz, Yolanda González, Gronk, Wayne Alaniz Healy and David Botello, Ramses Noriega, Frank Romero, Jamex and Einar de la Torre, John Valadez, Patssi Valdez, Shizu Saldamando, Roberto Gutiérrez, and Jose Ramirez, all vanguards of their respective generations.

Man One, Jaime “Germs” Zacarias, Vyal Reyes and Johnny KMDZ Rodriguez– street artists whose creative expression may have been informed by those who preceded them, but

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whose work expands beyond the preoccupations of their trailblazing predecessors– have been invited to create new, original artworks inspired by some of the works on view in the exhibition. These artists represent a new generation of contemporary Chicano/Latino artists in Southern California and the United States.

In his essay “Reflection on the Chicano Art Movimiento, a Primer,” Armando Vazquez wrote that modern American art began as a closed shop, “racist, aloof, pretentious and elitist,” and would stay that way until the early 1950s, when “Chicanos, Jews, Blacks, Native Americans and women, by singular sheer artistic genius and courage, were able to penetrate this monolith known as ‘American art and culture.’” Vazquez says the “wall of exclusion and segregation came tumbling down” in the 1960s.

This wall of exclusion began to fall first in Southern California– primarily

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“Atascado,” acrylic on panel by Johnny (KMNDZ) Rodriguez

in Los Angeles– where a fundamental shift in the cultural landscape was taking place. The birth of Chicano art coincided with the birth of LA as a center for contemporary art and artistic innovation, specific to Southern California; art being made here was very different from the art being made on the East Coast or in Europe.

California experienced an era of significant social change during the 1960s and 1970s. From the Free Speech Movement in 1964 and the Watts Riots in South Central Los Angeles in 1965 to the Chicano Moratorium in 1970, issues such as racial

equality, education reform, environmental awareness and women’s rights were challenging established cultural canons. Inspired by social transformations, Chicano artists created unprecedented visual styles and presented highly conceptual forms of communication.

The exhibit will open Saturday, Sept. 19 during a reception from 7pm to 10pm. MoLAA is located at 628 Alamitos Ave. For more information, call (562) 437-1689 or visit molaa. org .

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Hiring of new consultant aims to help expand north LB district The North Long Beach Uptown property-based improvement district, epi-centered at Artesia and Atlantic Avenues, has hired a creative community consultant to help expand the area’s renaissance.

Ryan Smolar has been selected to be its new creative community consultant, and he is hoping to optimally utilize what he has to work with in order to help the area flourish.

“I’m excited to be supporting this area’s amazing potential,” he said.

“My hope is to help connect Uptown’s community, economic and cultural enterprises to new resources and relationships that help them thrive together.”

Ninth District Councilmember Rex Richardson had been a driving force behind the creation and amplification of the Uptown Renaissance, and he also led the charge to hire Smolar, according to the Uptown Business District.

“Uptown is on the road to a renaissance,” Richardson said. “We’re securing an incredible future for north Long Beach, and we’re tapping Ryan to help us expand our capacity to flourish as a well connected, creative and cultural district.”

Smolar will report to Sean Duren, the executive director of the Uptown Property and Community Association (UPCA) and the individual who

has set up the organization’s cleanand-safe program. He is overseeing façade improvements and implementing new Uptown arts programs and events, like the Creative Corridor and Uptown Word poetry slam, according to the business district.

“Our first 18 months have been focused on establishing a cleanand-safe program, which in part has resulted in a reduction of serious incidents to zero,” Duren said. “Now we’re moving toward things like incubating the new economy by integrating closely with youth and creatives and the local food and maker movements.”

Source: North LB Uptown Business District

Port of Long Beach appoints new HR director The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has selected veteran human resources executive Louis Gutierrez as the Port’s managing director of human resources and team development.

Gutierrez, an attorney and former Fortune 500 company executive, will lead a new bureau dedicated to supporting recruitment, hiring and training of Harbor Department personnel, according to Port officials.

In his current position as vice president of human resources for the Lewis Group of Companies, one of the nation’s largest privately held real estate development companies, Gutierrez heads the Human Resources Division, serving more than 500 employees and overseeing the Lewis Group’s talent acquisition, benefits/compensation, succession, learning, executive development and employee relations functions.

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Louis Gutierrez

He previously served as an executive managing human resources at Cox Enterprises and divisions of

Time Warner, The Walt Disney Co. and Viacom.

Gutierrez earned a bachelor’s degree in communications studies and a law degree from UCLA. In this key executive role, Gutierrez will focus on enhancing the strategic alignment of the Human Resources and Team Development Divisions with the ongoing business of the Harbor Department, which runs the second-busiest container port in the United States.

“The skills Louis brings are exactly what we need to develop our talent and help the team expand their professional and organizational skills, needed to keep pace with change and growth at this very dynamic time in the Port’s history,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Jon Slangerup. “I am very pleased to have him join our team.”

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11 Commission appointments to be considered at upcoming LB city council meeting Signal Tribune

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia recently announced his choices to fill four vacant commission spots that will be sent to a committee for consideration for a meeting on Sept. 8.

The four vacant positions are two on the Board of Harbor Commissioners and two on the Water Commission.

All four positions are reappointments, and they will be sent to the council’s Personnel and Civil Service Committee for consideration at its next meeting. Thereafter, it will be forwarded to the full city council.

For the Harbor Commission, Garcia plans to reappoint Board Vice President Lou Anne Bynum and Commissioner Doug Drummond. For the Water positions, Commission President Harry Saltzgaver would be reappointed, as would Commissioner Arthur Levine.

Harbor Commission terms are six years, while Water Commission terms are five years. All four of these commissioners were originally appointed by former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, according to Mayor Garcia’s office.

Drummond has requested to only serve two years of the six-year term. He will leave the board on June 30, 2017.

“These four commissioners have done a great job, and reappointing them will provide both stability and consistency to our harbor and water departments,” Garcia said. “I want to thank them for their outstanding service.”

Saltzgaver was appointed to the Board of Water Commissioners in 2012.

He has served as the executive editor of Gazette Newspapers since 1992, and he previously served on the Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission for 11 years. He is a former member of numerous boards, including WomenShelter of Long Beach, Precious Lamb Preschool, Public Corporation for the Arts and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Levine was appointed to the Board of Water Commissioners in April 2014. He is the host of Straight Talk, a cable news and talk show in its 19th year on the air, and he served on the faculty of Cal State Long Beach for 40 years before retiring in 2014.

Bynum is executive vice president of College Advancement and Economic Development for Long Beach City College, and she was appointed to the Harbor Commission in May 2014. Bynum is the sixth woman to serve on the board, and her appointment marked its first female majority. She was elected vice president of the Board in July 2015.

Drummond was appointed to the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners in 2011 after a lengthy career in public service. He represented the 3rd District on the Long Beach City Council from 1990 to 1998 and was a Long Beach police officer for more than 29 years. He also served on the board of Long Beach Transit and is a former president of the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach and the Downtown Lions Club.

“I greatly appreciate the opportunity to continue serving on the Harbor Commission, and I intend to serve only for the next two years,” Drummond said. “At that time, I will retire after a total of nearly 60 years of public service in Long Beach.”

Source: Mayor Garcia’s office

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TST4977 / 2015 206329 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: LBC TRUCK BODY SHOP, 2923 Fashion Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810. Registrant: LUIS DANIEL LOPEZ, 2923 Fashion Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Luis Daniel Lopez.

The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on August 5, 2015. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 7, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: August 14, 21, 28, & September 4, 2015.

TST4979 / 2015 207291 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MARTINEZ INSTALLATIONS, 1040 Hoffman Ave. #205, Long Beach, CA 90813. Registrant: AURELIO GENARO MARTINEZ MELGAR, 1040 Hoffman Ave. #205, Long Beach, CA 90813. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Aurelio Genaro Martinez Melgar. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 10, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation

of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: August 14, 21, 28, & September 4, 2015.

TST4978 / Case No. BP165255 Notice Of Ancillary Petition To Administer Estate Of: DUANE VANCE WOOLPERT To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DUANE VANCE WOOPERT, aka DUANE V. WOOLPERT aka DUANE WOOLPERT aka DUKE WOOLPERT An Ancillary Petition For Probate has been filed by TIM WOOLPERT in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. The Ancillary Petition For Probate requests that TIM WOOLPERT 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: September 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept.

5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Room 258 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

City of Signal Hill 2175 Cherry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799 TST5003 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Ordinance No. 2015-09-1477 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, September 1, 2015. A summary of the ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, AMENDING SECTION 5.18.060 OF CHAPTER 5.18 OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INSPECTION OF GUEST REGISTRATION CARDS A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the City’s website: www.cityofsignalhill.org.

Robert D. Copeland City Clerk Published in the Signal-Tribune newspaper on September 4, 2015.

Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on September 4, 2015.

City of Signal Hill 2175 Cherry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799

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.

TINA K. STOUT 1465455 Attorney for Petitioner Jennison & Dodds, LLP 4520 California Ave., Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Pub. Signal Tribune August 14, 21 & 28, 2015.

paper on August 14, 21, 28, & September 4, 2015.

TST4981 ORDER TO APPEAR CASE NO. BD398326 In the Matter of SANDRA RUNCOM HERNANDEZ, Petitioner, and RUBEN HERNANDEZ, Respondent. APPEARANCES: Sandra Runcom Hernandez, Petitioner appeared Pro Per. The Court has reviewed the entire file and based upon the records submitted to the Court, the Court does find that Mrs. Hernandez has demonstrated due diligence as to why alternative must be effected against the respondent.

NOTICE: It is ordered that both attend mediation on September 21, 2015 at 7:45am, sitting in Family Court Services Mediation Office, Room 241, of the Los Angeles Superior Court, located at the Stanley Mosk Court, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. It is further ordered setting this matter for Hearing on Tuesday, September 21, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., sitting in Los Angeles County Superior Court, California, Honorable: Maren E. Nelson, Judge, Department: 84, Room: 835.

The Respondent is Ordered to Appear on the date and at the time listed. The name and address of the court is: LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 00012.

Date: July 22, 2015. Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk of the Superior Court by Cesar Palos, Deputy Clerk.

Published in the Signal Tribune News-

TST4984 / 2015 213940 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. LARKIN ENTERTAINMENT, 2.

WARNER HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS, 3. RENDEZVOUS TOBAC-SUNDI RECORDS, 11400 W. Olympic Blvd. #1510, Los Angeles, CA 90064 . Registrant: GILBERT A. CABOT, 11400 W. Olympic Blvd. #1510, Los Angeles, CA 90064. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Gilbert A. Cabot. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 18, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: August 21, 28, & September 4, 11, 2015.

TST4983 / 2015 211979 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: FOCUSED CLOTHING, 2649 Jefferson St., Long Beach, CA 90810.

Registrant: JOHNSON ENDIQUE, 2649 Jefferson St., Long Beach, CA 90810. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Johnson Endique. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 14, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: August 21, 28, & September 4, 11, 2015.

TST4995 Subcontracting Opportunities for Section 3 Certified Businesses Environmental Remediation Services Inc. is soliciting bids for Abatement, Tree Removal, Fencing, Trucking, and Security Services from qualified local Section 3 Certified businesses for a project in Long Beach California. Please contact Matthew Mutton at 909-606-4225 or MattM@ersi-usa.com for more information.

TST4996

TST5001 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Section 3 Bid Notice: AMPCO Contracting, Inc. – Anaheim California

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Signal Hill will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, to consider:

AMPCO is seeking Long Beach area Section 3 Businesses for Subcontracting Opportunities for the City of Long Beach Old Court House Demolition project.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.03 BY REPEALING CHAPTER 13.03 AND REPLACING IT WITH A REVISED CHAPTER 13.03: WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM. • Change Level 1 Water Supply Shortage watering days from Monday, Thursday and Saturday to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

• Change Level 2 Water Supply Shortage watering days from Monday and Saturday to Tuesday and Saturday.

• Reduce watering times for high flow watering systems.

• Allow longer watering times for low flow watering systems.

• Prohibit watering of lawns during or within 48 hours of rain.

• Provides Level 1 and Level 2 exemptions for trees and vegetable gardens.

Trades Needed: Abatement, Temporary & Permanent Scaffolding, Temporary Fencing, Tree Removal, Earthworks, Grading, Tree Removal, SWPPP, Engineering Services, Traffic Control, Equipment Rental, Sanitation Services, Security, Modular Buildings, Catering Services, and Temporary Utilities.

Interested Section 3 Businesses may call Angela Eyre at 949 955225 or email aeyre@ampcocontracting.com. AMPCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to attend a public hearing at which all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed repealing and replacing of the Water Conservation Program Ordinance No. 2009-04-1399 may appear and be heard. If you wish to legally challenge any action taken by the City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City prior to or at the public hearing.

City of Signal Hill

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to submit written comments to the Public Works/ Engineering Department or during the public hearing.

Ordinance No. 2015-08-1476 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, August 18, 2015 and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, September 1, 2015. A summary of the ordinance is as follows:

THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15307 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of a Natural Resource of the CEQA Guidelines in that this ordinance enhances requirements for the maintenance and protection of the environment.

2175 Cherry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799 TST5002 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, ADDING CHAPTER 15.13 “SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM PERMITS” TO TITLE 15 OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE

FURTHER INFORMATION on this item may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Public Works/Engineering Department located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California or by calling Travis Brooks at (562) 989-7355.

A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the City’s website: www.cityofsignalhill.org.

Travis Brooks Management Analyst

Robert D. Copeland City Clerk

Published in the Signal-Tribune newspaper September 4, 2015 Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park September 4, 2015

Published in the Signal-Tribune newspaper on September 4, 2015.

Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on September 4, 2015.

September 4, 2015 TST4986 / 2015 215552 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. BEJ INVESTMENTS, 2. B.L. JOHNSON SELLS HOMES, 3. J ESCROW COMPANY, 1841 W. Cameron St., Long Beach, CA 90810. Registrant: BRYON JOHNSON, 1841 Cameron St., Long Beach, CA 90810. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Bryon Johnson. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 19, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: August 21, 28, & September 4, 11, 2015.

TST4968 / Case No. VS027557.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.

PETITION OF Peggy Peichi Chang.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: PEGGY PEICHI CHANG, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: PEGGY PEICHI CHANG, to Proposed Name: ANGELA CHANG. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 23, 2015; Time: 1:30pm.; Dept. SEC. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th.

Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: August 28, & September 4, 11, 18, 2015.

Margaret M. Bernel, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: July 23, 2015 TST4997 / 2015 226728 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: INNER TRANSFORMATION TOOLS, 5318 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90803. Registrant: IAN A. BAILEYU, 5318 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90813. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Ian A. Bailey. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 1, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015.

TST4998 / 2015 226750 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: FIRST ORANGE, 5318 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90803. Registrant: SHEILA LYON, 5318 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90803. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Sheila Lyon. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 1, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015.

COMMUNITY

September 4, 2015 [Ed. note: Because of an unforeseen circumstance, not all crime information is able to be reported this week.]

Crimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied)

6:33pm Non-injury hit-and-run 500 block E. 21st St.

5:29am Robbery- commercial 1000 block E. PCH

9:03pm Robbery- person 2700 block Maine Ave.

7:37am Stolen vehicle recovered 4600 block Long Beach Blvd.

9:18pm Non-injury hit-and-run W. PCH/Cedar Ave.

10:56am Stolen vehicle recovered W. 21st St./Eucalyptus Ave.

Saturday, Aug. 29 12:43am Injury hit-and-run 2300 block Magnolia Ave.

5:55pm Residential burglary 2100 block Cedar Ave.

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Thursday, Aug. 27 8:57am Auto burglary Atlantic Ave./San Antonio Dr. 6pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2500 block E. Wardlow Rd. 7:07pm Battery 2100 block Pine Ave.

10pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2800 block Chestnut Ave. 11:04pm Assault- not firearm 300 block W. Willow St. Friday, Aug. 28 9:15am Robbery- person 500 block W. Willow St.

12:03pm Non-injury hit-and-run Hathaway Ave./Redondo Ave. 2:54pm Assault- not firearm 4200 block Virginia Rd. 3:19pm Battery 300 block W. Wardlow Rd.

1:33am Non-injury hit-and-run 100 block E. Del Amo Bl. 3:37am Assault- not firearm 100 block W. PCH

6:16am Non-injury hit-and-run 2400 block Magnolia Ave. 12:36pm Robbery- commercial 3100 block E. PCH 3pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 300 block E. Hill St. 6:32pm Battery 2400 block Pacific Ave. 9pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 3600 block Country Club Cr. Sunday, Aug. 30 12am Residential burglary 4800 block Brayton Ave.

Monday, Aug. 31 1:20am Stolen vehicle recovered 900 block E. 33rd St. 7:48am Stolen vehicle recovered 1300 block E. Hill St.

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8:20am Robbery- person Temple Ave./E. 20th St. 11:26am Identity theft 3200 block California Ave.

Disney Live! show to feature classic fairy tales

7pm Grand theft- motor vehicle E. 29th St./Lakeview Dr. 9:09pm Battery 1800 block Pacific Ave. 9:09pm Assault- not firearm 300 block E. Eagle St.

9:47pm Robbery- commercial Burlinghall Dr./Atlantic Ave. Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide Thursday, Aug. 27 12:22pm Petty theft 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect taken into custody) Friday, Aug. 28 7pm Grand theft- $950 or less 3000 block California Ave. Saturday, Aug. 29 8pm Auto burglary E. Willow St./Cerritos Ave.

Courtesy Feld Entertainment

The Long Beach Terrace Theater will host Disney Live! featuring three classic fairy tales on Sept. 19 and 20.

The Long Beach Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., will host Disney Live! featuring three classic fairy tales with more than 25 Disney characters, on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1pm and 4pm on both days.

Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy will help bring to life three timeless fairy tale adventures: Snow White, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast.

For more information, visit disneylive.com . To purchase tickets, which start at $25, call 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com .

Source: Feld Entertainment

PUBLIC NOTICES TST4999 / 2015 227808 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: BTR PINOY RESTAURANT, 1560 W. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90810.

Registrant: JOHNJARLO TACADAO, 2414 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Johnjarlo Tacadao. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 2, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015.

TST5000 / 2015 224919 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 3S RECORDS LLC, 1048 Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744. Registrant: 3S RECORDS LLC, 1048 Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Regulo Caro, Managing Member. 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 July 31, 2015. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on August 28, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015.

TST4982 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-619246-JP Order No.: 12-

0144187-02 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/18/2006. 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, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ANGEL PULEX, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 2/3/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0261893 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/11/2015 at 10:30AM Place of Sale: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, California 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,022,714.52 The purported property address is: 2218 OHIO AVE, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 7215-026-053 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 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-619246-JP . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-9886736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-14-619246-JP IDSPub #0089472 8/21/2015 8/28/2015 9/4/2015 TST4988 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-649315-BF Order No.:

140903567-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/29/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RICHARD PRICE AND TRACY PRICE, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 10/6/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2411367 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 5/12/2010 as Instrument No. 20100649355 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/18/2015 at 10:30AM Place of Sale: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, California 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $634,659.02 The purported property address is: 2420 AMELIA COURT, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 7217-027-021 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 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-649315-BF . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-9886736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-14-649315-BF IDSPub #0089812 8/28/2015 9/4/2015 9/11/2015

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The successor agency adopted a resolution to adopt ROPS 15-16B and submit it to the Signal Hill Oversight Board for its review and approval.

the decrease puts the City within the 12-percent-reduction tier.

“We’re really achieving a pretty large reduction here through the summer as a result of our messaging and the response from the community,” Brooks said.

Police dispatch and records After a presentation by Langston, the city council voted to authorize the city manager to enter into an agreement with Cyrun– a company headquartered in Santa Cruz that offers a Windows-based integrated software system for public-safety organizations– to purchase a replacement computer-aided dispatch and records-management system for the police department in the amount not to exceed $67,000 in annual maintenance costs.

Langston explained a number of challenges the police department is facing in using the current software, which he characterized as “basic,” including having to use the Long Beach Police Department to input new officers’ information into the system and not being able to retrieve the basic number of calls for service.

Langston said that Cyrun made a proposal that included offering a replacement system and waiving the initial costs of using that system in favor of retaining services through a maintenance agreement only.

Cory Bilicko/Signal Tribune

Signal Hill Mayor Larry Forester (far left) introduces Kristi Morgan (center) as the city’s new administrative assistant to Police Chief Michael Langston (far right).

Browning High School The council expressed concerns regarding a contractor’s request for an extended construction schedule for Browning High School. City Manager Charlie Honeycutt said he has looked into the matter.

“Staff had been made aware that the contractor who’s building the Browning High School had gone to the City of Long Beach and asked for extended construction hours– essentially from 7am to 10pm during the week and from 7am to 5pm on Saturdays,” Honeycutt said. “We have expressed concern about that. Apparently, the contractor may have gotten a little ahead of themselves and not even notified Long Beach Unified

[School District] staff that they wanted to seek out these extended hours.

So, I’ve personally been in contact with the deputy city manager’s office in Long Beach to make them aware that Signal Hill is concerned about that length of extended hours– happy to work with them on that– and then I also understand that Long Beach Unified doesn’t necessarily support that either, so we’ll continue to monitor that situation.”

Mayor Forester asked Honeycutt to bring that item back to council on Sept. 15.

Postponed items The council chose to reschedule discussions of two agenda items un-

ROPS Acting as the successor agency to the city’s former redevelopment agency, Forester, Woods and Wilson met after the city council meeting.

Pursuant to AB1x26, which ended redevelopment, the successor agency is required to adopt a recognized obligation payment schedule (ROPS) every six months. The upcoming ROPS cycle covers the period from

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never imagined it would reach the platform it has now.

It all started by finding help in the unlikeliest of places.

“We were always surprised by how straight businesses were always so wonderfully giving with us when we began forging relationships and building networks with them,” Cano said.

But prior to that benevolence came discrimination. Cano, who identifies as gay, has faced it his entire life, having been passed up for higher positions in the workplace with seemingly no excuse, all because of his sexual orientation.

The films over the years at the festival have changed in order to reflect that aspect of society.

A featured documentary, Dante’s Inferno, deals with the violent side of

discrimination, covering a 1973 incident where a gay bar in New Orleans, called the Upstairs Lounge, was deliberately set on fire.

Recently, it’s society not yet acclimating to the politics of the SCOTUS ruling on same-sex marriage that allowed gays to legally marry in all 50 states.

“These issues have always been out there and talked about and fought for, but it takes society time to catch up on certain issues,” Cano said. “Just because we have these laws pass doesn’t mean we are going to have equality automatically. That takes a lot of work and effort, and that work and effort will continue to be shown in documentaries and films.”

The festival attempts to serve as an outlet to aid society in understanding that diversity is a normal part of life.

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The diversity is there.”

The festival has films stemming from various countries, such as Malaysia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. International movies such as Velociraptor and Clambake are even making exclusive debuts at the event.

“We’ve all been through heartbreak. We’ve all been through disappointment. These are issues we can all relate to,” Cano said. “And each year it seems like we get more straight allies at the film festival.

They say, ‘Wow. This is a great film, and I related to it.’”

As years have progressed, more non-LGBTQ individuals have begun attending the festival. When Cano founded the event 22 years ago, he

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til the all councilmembers are present: changing the meeting days for city council meetings and planning commissions; and increasing the hourly rate for special counsel legal services provided by Filarsky & Watt LLP.

CERT class Vice Mayor Woods announced that 27 community members recently completed the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program class, which was offered on three consecutive Saturdays.

“Now there’s an effort to start another class, probably after the 1st of next year, pending the LA County Fire Department’s schedule, to get more people trained,” Woods said.

“And they continue to connect those CERT-trained, community individuals together to come up with their own plans in their own communities and roll out the next step of our emergency-preparedness program, which is called Map Your Neighborhood.

We’re hoping that the CERT-trained members can go into their community and implement the next phase of Map Your Neighborhood and get people connected and prepared at the individual home and neighborhood level.”

The next Signal Hill City Council meeting will take place at 7pm on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in the council chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Ave. ✦

“Sometimes, when you step out of your comfort zone, you will be delightfully thrilled,” Cano said. “A lot of my education has come from films. I’ve learned so much about other cultures and other people. And we always thrive to be very diverse.”

Cano hopes that society will one day be more accepting of others.

“I’m glad as a society we are progressing,” Cano said, “and hopefully we won’t have that discrimination anymore. We can value each person for who and what they are, and what they can contribute. Not their sexual orientation.”

Tickets for the Long Beach QFilm Festival are $12 for general admission, $50 for a 5-Film Block Pass and $140 for an All-Access Pass. Visit qfilmslongbeach.com . ✦

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to analyze how AB 266 would affect the ordinance draft, but they didn’t give the staff a lot of time.

The council voted 8-1 in favor of Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal’s motion that, among other things, directed the city attorney’s office to report back by Sept. 22 on the implications of AB 266. Lowenthal also requested that the city attorney review the recommendations of the task force and how they differed or were similar to those of the Planning Commission.

Fifth District Councilmember Stacy Mungo was the lone dissenting vote against Lowenthal’s motion.

That night she offered her own substitute motion, which requested that if the city attorney’s office could not present a report by Sept. 18– the deadline for materials to be submitted to the city clerk’s office for publication– the issue be tabled until the next council meeting on Oct. 6.

That substitute motion failed. The council voted 7-2 against it. Third District Councilmember Suzie Price and Mungo were the only ones on the Council who favored that substitute motion.

Larry King and a few others shared their own stories of how the years of delay on an ordinance have affected them.

King, a task-force member and

former dispensary operator, criticized those who questioned the need to rush to pass an ordinance. King himself had offered his own ordinance to be presented alongside the city attorney’s ordinance draft. He remembered the members of his own family who were treated successfully with medical cannabis and those who had passed away.

“You say, ‘What’s the rush?’ People are dying,” he told the council.

Others disagreed. A few hoped to keep the ban in place. Fifth District resident Doug Kramer told the Council of his concerns with dispensaries associated with crime.

“I know we want to be compassionate as a community,” he said, “but we also have to weigh the interests of the community at large, and there are some serious safety issues here. There are some serious financial issues here, and I ask that you take them into account.”

The delay to discuss the medical marijuana ordinance is only a few weeks away, but Garcia early in the meeting stressed the importance of waiting for more answers.

“While I’m as frustrated [with] the timeline as everybody else,” Garcia told the council Tuesday, “I think these two weeks are going to be very decisive weeks in the conversation about medicinal cannabis in the entire state of California.” ✦

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