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VOL. 37 NO. 19

Your Weekly Community Newspaper

October 9, 2015

Eighth District council office to begin new senior program

Signal Hill City Council meeting

Denny Cristales Editorial Assistant

Photos by Cory Bilicko/Signal Tribune

During the Oct. 6 Signal Hill City Council meeting, a public-service announcement featuring Mayor Larry Forester sharing information about the City’s drought programs plays on the screen in council chamber. The video, which the City recently produced with Asset Media, aims to instruct the public on what measures they should take to conserve water.

Council’s meeting days to change next month Homeless-assistance program representative shares progress made in Signal Hill

Cory Bilicko

Managing Editor

Meeting days At its Oct. 6 meeting, the Signal Hill City Council voted 4–1, with Councilmember Edward Wilson dissenting, to change its meeting days from the first and third Tuesdays of each month to the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. This change will go into effect on Nov. 24, meaning that the city council meetings that month will be on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and Tuesday, Create your own Amish Dining room set Nov. 24. The next meetings thereafter will be Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, • Made in U.S.A. • 100% Solid American Wood • Catalyzed Varnish Finish Dec. 22.

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People Assisting the Homeless Meredith Berkson, a representative from People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), gave a presentation on the organization’s Gateway Connections program, which is funded by the Gateway Cities Council of Governments see COUNCIL page 11

During the Oct. 6 Signal Hill City Council meeting, Mayor Larry Forester (left) introduces the new deputy city manager, Dan Bartelson.

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Shoag emphasized the event is free. She said that the activities are all based off of a survey that was distributed among seniors in the 8th District in order to gauge their interests.

Austin told the Signal Tribune that this new recreational place for seniors serves as an opportunity to build a stronger community. He said that he recognized there was a void in senior activities and programming, and he now hopes to achieve see SENIORS page 14

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Seniors will soon have a new place to hang out with the introduction of a pilot program starting next Thursday.

Eighth District Councilmember Al Austin and the Senior Advisory Commitee (SAC) will present the kick-off for a senior program that will include social and physical activities on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 10am to noon at the Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave. The kick-off will serve as an introduction to a new program that will be every Tuesday and Thursday starting Oct. 20. The programming will include senior-focused activities, such as yoga, music and games.

The program will be free, and it is for those ages 55 and up, although Barbara Shoag, chair of the SAC, mentioned that no one will be checking for identification.

She went on to say that this event should encourage seniors to get out of the house and meet people and be active.

“We are really enthused and busily preparing for the kick-off and beyond,” Shoag said. “We just want people to come and have fun.”

The tentative schedule beginning Oct. 20 will be: • 10am to 11am: exercise class (yoga, tai chi, dance, etc.)

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NEWS

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October 9, 2015

A twisted tale of two cities

Two vacant homes on Signal Hill-Long Beach border were riddled with problems for more than a decade

Cory Bilicko and Denny Cristales Signal Tribune Staff

[The following is part two of a three-part story. To read part one, visit signaltribunenewspaper. com/?p=29052 .]

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he excavation of two long-vacant houses at 2910 and 2914 Hill St. on Friday, Sept. 25 finally eliminated what had been a residential eyesore for more than a decade.

The homes, which had at one time been assessed at $1 million each, were built in 2003, but because neither had street access, utilities or certificates of occupancy, they had remained vacant ever since. After years of postponed court dates, various ownerships, bureaucratic red tape and even arson, the buildings were finally razed last month.

The original developer, Wayne Ballinger, had never obtained street access or easements to connect electric, gas and water lines to the property. Because he never did so, and because he kept working on the houses after the City of Long Beach gave him a stop-work order, the City refused to issue occupancy permits for the houses.

Although the buildings were actually located within the city limits of Long Beach, the portion of Hill Street adjacent to their front yards was in Signal Hill.

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n an April 23, 2010 Signal Tribune article, Brian Angel, whose

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A file photo from November 2014 shows the two homes at 2910 and 2914 Hill St. after one of them had been set on fire on Nov. 12, according to Long Beach fire authorities.

company 6 Angels LLC had purchased the properties from Farmers & Merchants Bank for about $800,000 in April of 2008, was optimistic, along with city officials, that the homes would be up for sale by the end of that year and occupied by their new owners shortly thereafter.

Angel said he had been to numerous abatement hearings in the previous year and in every hearing he was

able to show progress being made.

“Now we have no more hearings scheduled because we are at the point in the process where we are moving along to actually work on the property,” he said. “We’ve got most of the issues worked out.”

Angel explained that his company was very close to obtaining driveway and utility easements from the owners of private property behind

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weeks work crews had been grading and landscaping the front yard of the properties and that the City of Long Beach had issued permits for the work being done in the front yards.

Mais added that after that work was done, the City would send building inspectors to examine certain aspects of the homes. “At some point, our inspectors will go in to make sure there are no life safety issues in either of those houses,” he said.

“Some of the work was done by the first owner of the property after we had issued a stop-work order, so we have a concern some of that work was completed without the necessary

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the houses and that the easements would connect the houses to Orizaba Avenue and allow utility lines to pass through the two lots behind the houses. Angel said he was confident that his company would have the easements in the next few months.

“It’s more accurate to say the issues are heading to a final resolution, and we are very hopeful,” Long Beach Assistant City Attorney Mike Mais said at the time. “We have seen more movement out of Mr. Angel and the owners of that property in the last couple of months than we had seen from the previous owners in the last five years.”

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October 9, 2015

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CA attorney general urges T-Mobile customers to LBFD fire captain was ‘always place fraud alerts in wake of Experian data breach willing to help anyone in need’ Attorney General Kamala D. Harris is urging California T-Mobile customers to immediately place fraud alerts on their credit records in the wake of the massive breach of T-Mobile customer data housed at Experian, one of the nation’s major credit reporting agencies. Placing a fraud alert on credit records protects consumers from identity theft by requiring that businesses verify your identity before issuing credit, according to Harris’s office.

Up to 15 million T-Mobile customers’ Social Security numbers, names, addresses, dates of birth and identification numbers (such as driver’s license, military ID or passport number) were exposed in the cyber attack on Experian. According to Experian, the breach compromised data that was used by T-Mobile in connection with credit checks of in-

dividuals who applied for T-Mobile services from Sept. 1, 2013 through Sept. 16, 2015. In the wrong hands, it could be used for identity theft, particularly “new account fraud,” or opening up new accounts in the victim’s name, Harris’s office said.

Unlike credit monitoring, which notifies individuals when activity has occurred on their credit records, a fraud alert is a preventive measure. When a fraud alert is in place, a merchant or other credit issuer checking the credit history of someone applying for credit gets a notice that there is a fraud alert. This alerts the merchant to take extra steps to verify the identity of the applicant.

A fraud alert lasts 90 days and can be renewed.

A longer-lasting protection is a security freeze, which prevents the opening of new credit accounts un-

less the consumer has taken steps to temporarily lift the freeze. A freeze costs $10 per credit bureau or $5 for Californians over 65; it is free to victims of identity theft.

For instructions on how to place a freeze on an account, visit oag. ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/idtheft/cis_10_credit_freeze_doj.pdf .

Consumers can place a fraud alert with all three major credit bureaus by calling just one of the toll-free fraud numbers below. Callers will reach an automated telephone system that allows them to flag their file with an alert at all three bureaus.

They will also be sent instructions on how to get a free copy of their report from each of the credit bureaus.

Experian 1-888-397-3742 Equifax 1-800-525-6285 TransUnion 1-800-680-7289 Source: CA Attorney General’s office

Long Beach DMV office to close for three-plus months during renovations The Long Beach field office for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is scheduled to close for renovations on Oct. 30 at noon, according to Jessica Gonzalez from the Office of Public Affairs/Media Relations for the California DMV.

The renovations will include reconfiguration and new installation in the employee work area, control room, test area, test monitor area, licensing-exam area and manager’s office, Gonzalez said.

The office is scheduled to re-

open on Feb. 17, 2016. Staff and customers will be redirected to the Bellflower, Compton, Torrance, San Pedro and Westminster field offices during the closure.

Source: CA DMV

Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) Captain Ryan Thornton died Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to Jacob Heflin, LBFD public information officer.

“Long Beach Fire Captain Ryan Thornton passed away unexpectedly and leaves behind his mother and father, four brothers and two children,” Heflin wrote in a press release issued last week. “He was 46 years old.”

Thornton, an 18-year veteran of the LBFD, was appointed to the department on Sept. 22, 1997. He served as a firefighter and was promoted to fire engineer on Dec. 26, 2007 at Station 17.

On June 26, 2010, he was Courtesy LBFD promoted to fire captain at Long Beach Fire Department Captain stations 1, 7, 11 and 13.

Ryan Thornton At the time of his death, Thornton was assigned to Fire His sudden loss is profound and will Station 19 on a special detail to Fire be felt by all the members of his fire Station 24, where his chief respon- family and the community in which sibility was to oversee the hazard- he served. Our hearts and deepest ous materials operations throughout condolences go out to his family and Long Beach. friends.”

“Ryan is remembered by his A memorial service is scheduled friends and co-workers as a genu- for Oct. 14 with additional details to ine person that was always willing follow, according to the LBFD. to help anyone in need,” Heflin said.

“Ryan typifies what it means to be a Source: LBFD firefighter and what they represent.

Eighth District Council field office relocates

Sept 26 - Oct 24

The field office for the 8th Council District for Long Beach has moved from its former location at 5641 Atlantic Ave. to the Expo Arts Center at 4321 Atlantic Ave. as of Monday, Oct. 5, according to Councilmember Al Austin’s staff.

Staff hosted a grand opening of the new field office during the First Fridays Art Walk on Oct. 2. The new office is located inside the Expo at the north end of the building.

The building in which the field office formerly resided is now in escrow as part of a sale to developers of former redevelopment agency properties, according to Austin’s staff.

The field office phone number of (562) 570-1326 will remain the same.

Source: 8th District Council staff

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OPINION

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October 9, 2015

LET T E R S , E MAI L S AND W E B S I T E C OMME N T S In agreement?

[Ed. note: The following statement by Lowenthal refers to the announcement that the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim nations reached an agreement Oct. 5 on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal.]

There is no doubt that the TPP agreement reached today is historic. What remains to be seen is whether it is historic for the right reasons. Over the next 90 days, I, along with my colleagues in Congress, will have the chance to review the details of the deal before we must vote on it.

I plan to take this time to scrutinize the agreement thoroughly, especially in several areas I feel the deal must forcefully address.

I continue to have concerns about the human-rights violations by some of the proposed partner countries. I have made it clear to the administration that we should not reward bad behavior by allowing a major human-rights violator like Vietnam to benefit from trade agreements without first demonstrating a profound shift toward respecting the rights of its own citizens. It is disappointing that Vietnam continues to be a part of the agreement while failing to make substantive progress on improving its abysmal human-rights record.

Unless provisions in earlier drafts regarding labor and environmental protections are strengthened, I will also continue to have concerns on these issues. The rights of workers, including the right to form independent trade unions, must be protected under this agreement.

I now look forward to reviewing the full agreement in detail to determine if the terms really do benefit American workers and promote fair trade across the Pacific Rim. Alan Lowenthal U.S. Congressmember Long Beach

Thoughts from the

Neena R. Strichart

We received some great news [Monday] morning that for the second time in less than a week, a baby was safely surrendered in Los Angeles County!

Just five days after a newborn was handed-over at a hospital in Montebello, a baby was safely surrendered in Long Beach at a fire station. The 14th successful Safe Surrender of 2015 puts us on track for the most saves in a given year since the program was started back in 2001. Fifteen infants were given a second chance at life in 2007.

Thank you to the members of the media and our readers who help us spread the word that there is always a better choice.

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Leading with the challenges we face downtown

By Michelle Molina Downtown Long Beach Associates Board chair

I’ve always touted a specific characteristic of mine: my persistent do-more-talk-less attitude. I respect doers– and not only is that the reason I became so attached to the Downtown Long Beach Associates’ (DLBA) Board but also how I came to be its chair.

A community isn’t built just because one puts a stake in it. I’ve had a vested interest in DTLB [downtown Long Beach] for many years, most recently having purchased the building at 350 Pine in the belief that it can be a regional and national venue, truly representative of DTLB’s worth. But direct investment isn’t the sole cog that will make the machinery of a successful destination run smoothly, efficiently and communally. It is about taking some form of a lead.

It can be going beyond being

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“Bought it in Bixby” campaign is here! We’re calling on you to be the change.

This campaign is all about supporting our local small businesses. We challenge you to commit to making small changes in how and where you shop, dine or use services. It is a challenge to everyone living in and around the greater Bixby Knolls area.

Commit to changing at least one thing in your life that you currently purchase or use outside the district. Challenge yourself to instead find a Bixby Knolls merchant to meet your needs rather than outside the area. For example, get your nails done somewhere else? Find a nail salon in Bixby Knolls and give it a try.

There are goods and services to discover right here, and we encourage you to do so. We want you to get out and share with your friends and neighbors the great things you can find in the district. And then tell the rest of the community when you do make those discoveries.

Again, this campaign is not a challenge to change your whole life, but a commitment to changing at least one service or goods purchase to here in the Knolls.

According to “Civic Economics: A National Summary Report,” for every $100 spent at locally owned small businesses and retailers, $48 will stay in the local economy. That is 48 percent of your money staying right here in your community. Shopping local means more than running errands. It is supporting your neighborhood, your community and your city. It was also reported by the Institute For Local Self-Reliance that supporting “locally owned businesses built strong communities by linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships.”

By supporting the businesses in Bixby Knolls, you are continuing to support positive change in the community.

The neighborhood continues to be vibrant, your property values rise, and the ultimate sense of community pride continues to strive to be the highest in the city.

Shoot it. Tag it. Share it. It’s that simple! Take a picture and post it to Instagram or Facebook, tell us where you bought it and WHAT it is. Don’t forget to use this hashtag when you do: #BoughtItInBixby. Or you can email it to Info@BixbyKnollsInfo.com, and we’ll share it for you.

Visit http://bixbyknollsinfo.com/bought-it-in-bixby/ to see how it’s already working.

Blair Cohn Executive director Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association

No questions asked

As many of my friends, family members, colleagues, Signal Tribune readers and casual strangers often remind me, I am fortunate to still have my mother with me. At 96 years of age, Mom is happy, healthy and, as she says, “not afraid to buy green bananas.”

Just four years short of being a centenarian, we give credit to Dr. Robert Nagourney for the past eight years of her life.

After being diagnosed with stage-four ovarian cancer, at age 88, her doctors gave her six months to live. Looking for a second opinion, my physician, Dr. Bitter, convinced me that local oncologist Dr. Nagouney was the one to consult. Mother did so, and after just a few months of treatment, she was on the road to a quick recovery. As she says to anyone who asks about her experience with chemotherapy, “I never felt sick, missed a meal or lost any hair.”

We understand that not all of Dr. Nagourney’s patients have it as easy as mom did; nevertheless, we are grateful for his kindness, support and brilliant mind. His nonprofit organization Vanguard Cancer Foundation gave a fundraiser last Saturday, Oct. 3– on Mother’s birthday. It was a lovely affair, and we were thrilled to help support the doctor’s efforts to treat those who may not have the means to finance needed cancer therapy.

After having a celebration of life on Saturday evening, we got up early on Sunday morning to get ready for Mom’s family birthday party. Brunch for 15 was on the agenda, and Delius Restaurant was the location. From noon to 3pm, we ate, drank and carried on with friends and local family members. I certainly thank our server, Jerome, for taking care of us. Although we gave him a nice tip, I still think after all our shenanigans, he should be eligible for combat pay.

When the party was over, Mom, Steve and I were all ready for an afternoon nap. I guess two days of partying is just too much for all of us. However, a little fatigue is certainly worth the precious moments that we spent with Mom. Happy birthday, Mom; always remember that “we love you more.”

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a business owner, like our Public Safety Committee chair and Groundworks Fitness owner Gio Ferraro does continuously. She posts video vignettes that highlight other local businesses because she understands that a conglomerate of businesses doing well together will create a vibrant DTLB while solely focusing on her self will be less fruitful.

It can be going beyond our dayto-day jobs, like the DLBA’s Community Outreach manager Steve Be Cotte does continuously. He focuses his efforts on being involved in homeless advocacy groups like Back on My Feet or Beacon for Him because he knows that partaking in third-party organizations are key factors in creating an authentic community.

It just has to be going beyond and that is something I feel the DLBA has done and continues to do.

Surely, DTLB has moved forward in a way that has often been called a renaissance: the culinary revolution that is making the Downtown the grub hub of our city, the craft beer and cocktail surge that is prompting bars to take notice, the creative forces, including the DLBA’s Special Events Manager Gina Dartt and Placemaking Manager Sean Warner, that are using the Downtown’s layout to create truly unique events and activated spaces, the Pike has finally found an identity for itself with its outlets.

While this renaissance is happening– it’s not just a thought anymore– the challenges we face are still very real and very tangible. From activating storefronts to connecting the waterfront, DTLB is

not without its uphill climbs looking forward, and the DLBA has led the charge in acknowledging those problems as much as it has proudly advertised its successes.

This is what makes the DLBA such a pertinent organization.

We still have a large disconnect between the waterfront and everything north of Ocean– which is why the DLBA commissioned a study and now are looking for contractors to activate Pine and Ocean. We have much work to do in terms of development, including advocating for proper activation of the former RDA properties, and maintaining a business-friendly culture that caters to business owners rather than turning them away, which is why the DLBA’s Economic Development Department, headed by Adam Carrillo, has led the charge in support of showing off properties and why they are inviting the business community to pertinent discussions, including those about development, infrastructure and minimum-wage increases. We have to make our streets safer and more accessible, which is why the DLBA received a record number of applications for its Placemaking Grants. We have to assure that our reputation, as both a destination and organization, is not misconceived or ill-grounded, which is why the DLBA has altered the image of our Downtown through social media and media outreach, hitting record numbers thanks to the work of its Communication Manager Brian Addison.

We have work to do, DTLB– and I couldn’t be more thrilled to begin on it with the DLBA.

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COMMUNITY

October 9, 2015

Long Beach facilitating community review process for minimum-wage study The City of Long Beach will undertake a community review process for the Long Beach Minimum-Wage Study to be conducted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and approved by the city council at its Sept. 15 meeting. The City is hosting a series of meetings for community input on the study.

“It is important that we move forward with a community process that is collaborative, open and balanced,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.

“I encourage residents, workers and employers to participate in these six meetings and roundtables over the next couple of months.”

In an effort to embrace a high level of transparency and provide additional opportunities for public education and comment, six public meetings for the study are being scheduled, according to city officials. The meetings are intended to further engage and educate the public, as well as provide input to the LAEDC and ultimately the mayor and city council.

“I am pleased to see the LAEDC has been engaged to fully study the impacts of changing the minimum wage and business incentives in the City,” said Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal, who brought forth the agenda item with co-sponsors and councilmembers Lena Gonzalez, Dee Andrews and Rex Richardson. “It’s important for the community to have ample opportunity to receive information and offer their feedback.”

The sessions will be held in different locations to encourage broad participation by residents, workers and business owners, city officials said. The first meeting took place Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the regularly scheduled Economic Development Commission meeting. The mayor’s roundtable was Oct. 5, and the city council’s Economic Development and Finance Committee meeting will take place Oct. 29.

The public-outreach schedule is: • Thursday, Oct. 29: Economic Development and Finance Committee meeting (7:30am, Long Beach City College) • Tuesday, Nov. 17: Mayor’s roundtable (Noon, Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave.) • Friday, Nov. 20: Economic Development and Finance Committee meeting (4pm, Bay Shore Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave.) • Tuesday, Nov. 24: Economic Development Commission (6:30pm, city council chambers) At the end of the preliminary public-outreach process, after the first three meetings have taken place, LAEDC will issue their report for public comment. That report will include a section that captures the feedback provided at each of the public meetings.

After the report is issued, three more public meetings will be conducted for the community to review and comment on. The city council is expected to review the report, the summary of public comments and other information on minimum wage in early December 2015.

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AROUND TOWN ON THE ICE What Free hockey for girls When Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11 Who Hosted by The Rinks–Lakewood ICE Where 3975 Pixie Ave. More Info The venue will host Girls’ Hockey Weekend as part of the International Ice Hockey Federation and USA Hockey’s campaign to encourage girls to play hockey. The free street, inline and ice-hockey sessions are open for girls ages 4 to 12 with little to no skating or hockey experience. Each participant will be fitted with a full set of equipment and taught basic hockey fundamentals– skating, stick handling, passing and shooting– by The Rinks coaching staffs. Visit anaheimducks.com/girlsthff .

A SATURDAY DRIVE What Membership drive meeting Who Hosted by Long Beach Republican Women Federated When Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9am Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr. More Info The meeting will include breakfast. RSVP at LongBeachRWF@gmail.com, or call (562) 493-4125.

TO YOUR HEALTH What Community health needs assessment forum Who Hosted by the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services When Saturday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9am to 11am Where Oct. 10 at Ramona Park Community Center, 3301 E. 65th St., and Oct. 17 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Community Center, 1950 Lemon Ave. More Info The forums will discuss health issues affecting residents in the community. Concerns, issues and solutions discussed at these forums will be published in a citywide health assessment to be released in March 2016. Call Cheryl Barrit at (562) 570-7920.

WALK THE WALK What Monthly walking tours Who Long Beach Heritage When Saturday, Oct. 10, East Village Walking Tour; Oct. 17, Downtown Walking Tour; Oct. 24 Wilmore Walking Tour from 10am to noon Where Oct. 10, meet at Ocean and Linden avenues by Modica’s Restaurant More Info Tours usually last about two hours. Tickets are $10 each, and they can be purchased at lbheritage. com . Call (562) 493-7019.

CALL HIM ISHMAEL What Multimedia program about the opera Moby Dick Who Presented by the LA Opera When Saturday, Oct. 10 at 2pm Where El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd. More Info The program is part of the LA Opera Lecture Series, presented by LA Opera’s Community Educators, a team of trained volunteer experts. The LA Opera Lecture Series presents talks on opera’s history, literature, philosophy and fine arts. This presentation is for all ages and free. Light refreshments will be served, and a free opera-related gift will be given out at the end of the presentation. Call (562) 570-7500 or visit lbpl.org .

WRITE RIGHT What California Writers Club meeting Who Presented by the California Writers Club of Long Beach When Saturday, Oct. 10 from 3pm to 5pm Where Long Beach Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.

More Info Guest speaker Chris Lynch will provide ideas for building a freelance business. Contact info@ calwriterslongbeach.org .

SAY A PRAYER What Prayer for the city Who Led by First Lutheran Church of Long Beach When Saturday, Oct. 10 from 4pm to 6pm Where First Lutheran Church, 905 Atlantic Ave. More Info Members of the church will hold a community prayer, which will be led by new pastor Rev. Kyle Blake. Visit firstlutheranlongbeach.org .

DREAMING BIG What Outdoor screening of documentary Underwater Dreams Who The ArtExchange and PalacioMagazine.com When Saturday, Oct. 10 from 7pm to 9pm Where The parking lot adjacent to the ArtExchange, southeast corner of Third Street and Long Beach Boulevard

More Info The outdoor screening seeks to engage youth of color to discover what is possible through the lives of others like them. The documentary attempts to serve as a long-term foundation for policy makers to support programs and resources so there are future builders of “Underwater Dreams.” Contact nicolassa.galvez@artexchangelb.org or antonioruiz@palaciomagazine.com .

MOVE YOUR BODY What Free Tai Chi exercise classes Who Hosted by the US-China Peoples Friendship Association of Long Beach When Every Sunday from 9:30am to 10:30am.

Where Signal Hilltop Park, 2351 Dawson Ave. More Info Daniel Hoover, a renowned Tai Chi instructor, conducts free classes to work on balance, strength and bone density. Visit uscpfa.org .

READ MY LIPS What Lip-reading classes Who Presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America When Monday classes are Oct. 12, 19 and 26 from 10am to noon. Wednesday classes are Oct. 14, 21 and 28 from: 9:30am to 11:30am.

Where Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. More Info The classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays all year, except July and August, and Christmas to New Year’s. Beginning lessons are repeated each January, but beginners are welcome at any time.

Students are encouraged to just show up. No formal registration. Both classes are led by experienced instructors. Call (562) 438-0597 or contact hlalongbeachlakewood.org .

PIZZA, PIZZA! What 21st annual pizza luncheon Who Hosted by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) When Monday, Oct. 12 at 1pm Where Veterans Community Center, Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St. More Info All money collected is donated to an Alzheimer’s disease fund. Call Sharon at (562) 427-9957.

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What Monthly breakfast meeting Who Hosted by the Good Neighbors of North Long Beach When Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 7am to 8:15am Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.

More Info The guest speaker for the meeting will be Lea Eriksen, assistant finance director for the City of Long Beach. She will have a discussion about the recently-passed city budget. Call Val Lerch at (562) 8842759.

THE AIR WE BREATHE What The Clean Air Action Plan Update Community Workshop Who Presented by environmental teams from the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach When Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 3pm to 5pm Where Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water St. More Info The joint community workshop will gather input on the next update of the Clean Air Action Plan, a project that called for an aggressive approach to provide highly effective strategies in reducing air pollution.

Contact psanfield@portla.org or lee.peterson@polb. com .

MOVING ALONG What Public consultation meeting Who Presented by Long Beach Transit When Thursday, Oct. 15 from 2pm to 4pm Where Long Beach Public Library, Mark Twain Branch Community Room, 1401 E. Anaheim St. More Info The announcement will serve as notice of the Long Beach Transit’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise overall goal of 10 percent for Federal Transit Administration-funded contracts. Contact klee@lbtransit.com .

BEING WELL What Panel discussion Who Hosted by the The Long Beach Holistic Chamber of Commerce When Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6pm to 7pm Where CCN Wellness Center, 1965 21st St. More Info The Chamber is seeking to weave together an international movement promoting holistic, natural and sustainable products, services and solutions. The free event will be a discussion of making choices regarding one’s health and well-being. Call Kathi Scott at (844) 422-5220.

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LB events to focus on local innovation The community is invited to learn more about innovation and entrepreneurship in Long Beach by participating in Long Beach Innovation Week(s), through Oct. 22, in partnership with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and Los Angeles County’s Innovation Week(s).

Innovation Week(s) are a countywide celebration of the depth and breadth of innovation and creativity within the region, according to city officials.

“Economic opportunities in Long Beach will be through innovation, technology and enhancing civic engagement,” said Mayor Robert Garcia, who has pledged to support innovation as a critical component to his commitment to economic growth, development and the expansion of educational opportunities.

“From cleantech to gaming to aerospace and digital media and beyond, Los Angeles County is a leading global center for innovation and entrepreneurship rooted in boundless creativity and diversity,” states a press release from the City. “The City of Long Beach plays a critical role in the region and contributes significantly to its innovative and creative fabric.”

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throughout Long Beach during this period with an emphasis on showcasing the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of the city. The City’s Innovation Team (i-team) and the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association on Oct. 2 hosted a kickoff event at the Expo Arts Center in conjunction with the First Fridays Art Walk.

Other events include an “Evening with Wonder Women Tech Panel and Mixer,” “Showcasing Local Makers and Investors” with MADE LB, “Slow Money and Long Beach Fresh,” the “State of the Arts” presented by the Arts Council for Long Beach, and “Meet the Angels with Wolverine Angels” at WE Labs. For a full-list of local events visit innovateLB. com .

The City will also launch an ongoing public engagement campaign asking residents of Long Beach questions about local innovation, business start-up needs and economic opportunity.

The public may get involved and share ideas by following the i-team on Twitter @iteam_LongBeach. For more information about Innovation Week(s) Los Angeles and for the full list of countywide events, visit innovateLB.com or innovate.LA .

AAUW to host three mystery writers for luncheon fundraiser

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Long Beach branch will host a fundraiser for fellowships and research and project grants on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Titled “Luncheon Most Deadly,” the event will feature three mystery writers speaking after lunch.

Check-in will begin at 11am, and lunch will be served at noon. The fundraiser will take place at the Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave., in Seal Beach. Old Ranch Country Club dress code will be in effect: no denim or strapless tops.

Terri Nolan is California born and raised. She grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and attended the University of Texas at Arlington, earning a bachelor of arts in communications in radio and television. She lives in Southern California and has a business background in radio, re-

tail, oil, art and freelance reporting.

She’s married and has two children.

Her titles include Glass Houses, Burden of Truth, and Murder in LaLa-Land.

Laurie Stevens is an award-winning novelist, screenwriter and playwright who has written for television, film and the stage with her play Follow Your Dreams, which ran for eight weeks in Los Angeles. Her Gabriel McRay books have become best-sellers and have won multiple awards. She lives in the Santa Monica Mountains with her husband and two children. Her books include The Dark Before Dawn, Deep Into Dusk and Last Exit to Murder.

Alice Zogg was born and raised in Switzerland. She met her husband in New York City and made her home in the United States. The family relocated to Southern California

in 1967, and La Crescenta has been the author’s home town for more than 40 years. Her writing style favors the modern “old-fashioned” whodunit featuring her investigator, R.A. Huber, in a series of adventures including such titles as A Bet Turned Deadly, Guilty or Not, and The Fall of Optimum House.

Deadline to submit reservations is Wednesday, Oct. 16. Contact Sharon Westafer, P.O. Box 291, Seal Beach, CA 90740 or (562) 493-4749. Tickets are $60 (of which $30 is tax-deductible) and includes luncheon, program, silent auction, book sales and signing. The event is open to the public.

AAUW membership is open to those with an AA degree or higher. For more information, visit aauw-longbeach.org .

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Community forum to focus on public art October is Arts Month in Long Beach, and the community is invited to attend a forum on public art on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 3pm to 5pm at Stearns Champions Park Community Center, 4520 East 23rd Street.

“During October, we celebrate the art that happens every day all over Long Beach,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “Murals, music, arts education, and dance programs are all part of the diverse, vibrant fabric that is woven throughout our city.”

A panel of renowned artists moderated by Craig Cree Stone, professor of art and director of the American-Indian Studies program at California State University, Long Beach, will discuss the creation, maintenance, funding and community-private or city-state government ownership of public art The forum is sponsored by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. For more information, contact Heather Green, cultural supervisor, at (562) 570-1685 or Heather.Green@longbeach.gov.

Moderator Craig Cree Stone is known for his public artworks including “Shadows Casting on the Shore” (1995) that is literally permanent “street art” where images

of shadows extend from the parking meters along Second Street in Belmont Shore, on the sidewalks and up the walls of buildings. His most recent effort titled “Image Emergence: Promenade of Clouds” (2011) consists of the design of a plaza including five large sculptures for the first block of The Promenade in Long Beach.

The panelists include SwissPrecise aka Kenneth S Cassidy, Man One and Elliot Pinkney.

SwissPrecise, aka Kenneth S. Cassidy, was born and raised in Long Beach. He turned his illegal graffiti in the early 1980s into legal painting at the Parks, Recreation and Marine’s Homeland Community Center in the 1990s. He has done freelance art for Lexani Wheels, Hurley, Split, Triple 5 Soul, MTV and the Discovery Channel. Still active in the art game, he travels around the world with a studio based in Long Beach.

Visit instagram.com/sharkpolansky .

Man One is a world-renowned artist, born and raised in Los Angeles. With a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Loyola Marymount University, Man One has worked in the visual arts since 1987, when he began painting graffiti on the streets

of Los Angeles. His paintings have been showcased globally in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions, including: The Getty; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Parco Museum in Tokyo; Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach; and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Man One has been recognized by the City of Los Angeles and the U.S. State Department for his dedication to promoting international understanding and cultural exchange through the arts. Visit manone.com .

Elliott Pinkney is an internationally acclaimed artist and muralist who has lived in Compton for more than 40 years. He has created murals at the Watts Towers and throughout the Los Angeles area, Compton and Long Beach. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was instrumental in many Long Beach community and youth workshops, teaching and producing murals with youth participants.

Over the years, he has created many works of art and murals with underlying themes of the importance of understanding between cultures and African American pride.

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Officers observed the occupants of the vehicle throwing items out of the windows. SHPD officers conducted a high-risk enforcement stop and detained the adult female driver and two adult male passengers. The officers recovered the items that were thrown from the suspect vehicle and found the items to be evidence of the robbery, according to

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Signal Hill Petroleum hosts CSULB students to discuss ethical leadership Signal Hill Petroleum (SHP) recently hosted students from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) for an educational forum that covered the history of SHP, what defines ethical leadership and workplace ethical dilemmas SHP employees have faced. The forum was organized by the Ukleja Center at CSULB, a program dedicated to the development of ethical leadership skills for CSULB students.

Debra Russell, director of Business Development and Community Relations for SHP, has been a governing council member for the Ukleja Center for the past five

years. Her core involvement is focused on community outreach, which is one of the three pillars that the Ukleja center stands for, according to SHP, which has had the opportunity to host students for this discussion for the last five years.

The main topic is always the same– ethical leadership and daily decision making– but this year Russell not only showcased how important ethics are but also how important the industry is to the surrounding community, the nation and particularly individuals.

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Three arrested in Signal Hill after home invasion Three people have been arrested in conjunction with a home-invasion robbery in Signal Hill.

On Sept. 30, at approximately 8pm, the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) received a call regarding a home-invasion robbery. The victims told dispatch that two males entered the victim’s home armed with a gun. The suspects took items from the home including cash and jewelry. The suspects fled the area in a dark sedan. Within a minute,

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Debra Russell, director of Business Development and Community Relations for Signal Hill Petroleum, leads students from Cal State Long Beach in a discussion on ethical leadership.

the SHPD. All three adults were arrested and booked on multiple felonies.

A search was conducted of the area where the suspect vehicle traveled. Officers and detectives received assistance from community volunteers and an LBPD K-9 unit.

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Open-studio tour celebrating sixth year of welcoming public to artists’ domains The Long Beach Open Studio Tour (LBOST) will be open to the public for a two-day self-guided tour of 34 artist studios throughout Long Beach from noon to 5pm on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11.

This is the sixth year that LBOST has organized the free event in celebration of October, which is Arts Month and National Arts and Humanities Month.

“We want the public to enjoy a headlining event in the middle of Arts Month every year and have been organizing this event to commence on the second weekend of October since 2010,” said Lisa Wibroe, LBOST curator. “Art lovers get the opportunity to venture into the working spaces of local artists in their own community and throughout Long Beach. Artists interact with the public, and the public gets to meet their local artists.

It’s a win-win.”

Many studios are within proximity of one another with a hub in each corner of the city: California Heights/Bixby to the north, El Dorado Park area to the east, Belmont Shore/Belmont Heights to the south and Wrigley to the west. A few studios are located within the interior

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The Long Beach Open Studio Tour is a self-guided tour of 34 local artists’ studios from noon to 5pm on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11.

of the city to bridge together the different hub locations. Some studios are within walking distance of one another; others need a bike or car. Whatever approach attendees take, seeing the entire tour will require both days, Wibroe said.

The brochure, which includes studio locations on a map, suggests visiting the north and west hubs one day and the south and east hubs the other day. These two areas are delineated by colored locators on the map.

“With support from the City of

Long Beach and the Arts Council for Long Beach, the LBOST has been growing every year,” said Tina Burnight, LBOST artist and website designer.

Both the brochure and map, along with the list of participating artists and live music locations, may be downloaded from LBopenstudiotour.com . Each artist has an individual page with a short bio and samples of their work.

The nonprofit gallery Greenly Art Space, 2698 Junipero Ave. #113 in Signal Hill, will host an opening reception from 6pm to 9pm on Saturday, Oct. 10 for its new exhibit featuring sculptures by local artists Andres Alarcon, Nate Jones, and Karena Massengill.

The show, entitled Discovery: From the Roots to the Leaves, explores art as a process that grows throughout a lifetime with childlike imagination at its core, according to Greenly.

“Dreaming Rebirth,” (detail) cast and fab“I would love for people to see the real trajectory of ricated aluminum with manzanita by Karena Massengill my work,” Jones said. “I want them to be able to feel inspired to think about new and difthe steps of my progression and un- ferent possibilities for themselves. derstand the honest discovery of new “We are never too late to have a hapwork that is not contrived, but built py childhood when we recognize that upon its predecessor– one step higher although we cannot change what has as a result of the step below.” happened to us in our lives, every Kimberly Hocking, curator and day, we have a choice as to how we founder of Greenly Art Space, said wish to view those memories,” she she encourages this progression. said.

“Artists are constantly discovering The show will run through Dec. 12 their paths of creativity,” she said. and can be viewed after the opening “This show will give guests the op- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays portunity to witness the work of art- from 11am to 2pm or through apists along the continuum of self-dis- pointment by calling (562) 533-4020. covery.”

For more information, visit greenMassengill said it matters to her lyartspace.org . that people either feel something when they look at her work or are Source: Greenly Art Space

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It was the familiar foggy and scream-filled atmosphere that set the tone for Halloween in the Long Beach community on the first day of October.

Costumed monsters ran rampant at the annual Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor event, scaring the living daylights out of attendees, and with even more of the cladded individuals providing jump-scares for those who dared venture through mazes.

It’s all in the spirit of Halloween, most would say. And more spooky happenings are in store.

Both Long Beach and Signal Hill have prepared some October festivities for those seeking to get their fright on.

Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor There’s something about roaming a haunted ship that just makes the Halloween experience all the more “sinister,” which was the case Thursday, Oct. 1 when the Queen Mary Dark Harbor event began.

During its “month of fear,” the Queen Mary morphs into the Dark Harbor, providing an atmosphere of mazes, live entertainment, paintball and a tour of the iconic ship.

The event will be open the entire month through Nov. 1 at the Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy. The Signal Tribune was there during its kick-off to recap the atmosphere.

It was the cast of characters paying homage to the ship’s history

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and its haunted allure that gave a whole new meaning to the event’s slogan of “Fear lives here.”

Home to six mazes, the Dark Harbor introduces new attractions such as the Lullaby and the Anubis Paintball Adventure.

Lullaby tells the tale of Scary Mary, who is said to have drowned in the Queen Mary’s poolroom in 1952 and has long since haunted the ship.

The cast of characters at the event include The Captain, Half Hatch Henry, Graceful Gale, Samuel the Savage and the Ringmaster.

The Anubis Paintball Adventure has mounted paintball guns in a shooting-range-like fashion.

Equipped with 30 pellets, individuals must shoot targets and costumed monsters who run around

Photos by Denny Cristales/Signal Tribune

It was the cast of characters paying homage to the Queen Mary’s history and its haunted allure at the Dark Harbor event on Oct. 1 that gave a whole new meaning to the event’s slogan of “Fear lives here.”

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Home to six mazes, the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor event introduced new attractions to attendees, such as the Lullaby and the Anubis Paintball Adventure.

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the stage.

As far as paintball goes, it is best to save ammo, maintain a steady aim and rely on shooting the monsters, as they will find places to hide, with one even lingering in a corner the entire time during one instance of the game. One or two are usually found in the adventure.

The targets can be hit, but they spring back up within seconds.

Goggle protection is provided.

Mazes are found on the outskirts of the ship, as well.

Two attractions, the White Ghost and the Shadow Spirit, play off of one another. They both had the same concept: venturing on into a maze whose atmosphere camouflages the supposed ghost inside.

It’s a neat gimmick that provides a guaranteed jump-scare and a precursor to the other attractions throughout the ship.

Graceful Gale’s Soulmate Maze is also a long journey into the ship that gives insight on the spirit and her search for her next victim.

Not all the monsters are just in it for the spooky thrills; some even provide lively entertainment.

The Ringmaster was putting on a show, as she sang humorous songs and danced for those getting that extra buzz at the bar. There was also the performance of a costumed gal stretching out her entire body in order for it to touch hard-to-reach places.

The Side Show of Freaks and Oddities also showcases sculptures of unique-looking monsters.

Tickets start at $20 online, and they can also be purchased at the door. Visit queenmary.com/events/

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Attendees at the Historical Society of Long Beach Cemetery Tour in 2010, including former Long Beach Mayor Eunice Sato (seated center), learn about the city’s historical inhabitants through the performances of costumed actors.

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Signal Hill Halloween Carnival The annual family-friendly Signal Hill Halloween Carnival will take place Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3pm to 6pm at Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave. “The kids enjoy winning prizes and candy after playing the carnival games,” said Heidi Mazas, rec-

reation coordinator for the City of Signal Hill. “The inflatable jumpers, which include a slide and a pirate ship this year, are always a crowd favorite.”

Mazas said the carnival has become a tradition in Signal Hill.

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The event will include games, contests, a stage show, a train, three jumpers, carnival games, crafts, a deejay and food. Admission to the event is $3 per person and free for those under the age of 1.

20th Historical Cemetery Tour Said to be where “every plot has a story,” the cemetery tour hosted by the Historical Society of Long Beach (HSLB) this year will mark 20 years of sharing graveside stories. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9am to 2:30pm. The annual tour is located at Long Beach Municipal Cemetery, 1095 E. Willow St. Professional and volunteer actors give presentations every year that re-enact the lives and deaths of individuals who have been laid to rest at each of the cemeteries.

People from all kinds of backgrounds are introduced to the audience in an effort to show that “everyone has a story to tell.”

Performers dress up to reflect the time period in which each person lived.

In a 2014 Signal Tribune article leading up to the event, director Dennis McCourt helped the actors express these personalities.

He described it as giving oneself the freedom to become the character.

“I am a big believer in the power of personal story,” McCourt said.

“The fabric of a community comes through its stories. They are who we are.”

Tours of the cemetery are also available, as the namesake implies, lasting two hours.

Performances run continuously from 9am to 2:30pm, and guided tours depart from 9am to noon.

Cost is: $20 for general admission, $15 for HSLB members, $8 for those ages 5 to 18, and $1 for those under the age of 4. Tickets may also be purchased at hslb.org .

Bixby Knolls Carnival Bixby Knolls will also have its own carnival as a two-decade tradition continues with the 21st Annual Bixby Knolls Community Carnival, taking place Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6pm to 9pm at the Grace Brethren Church parking lot, located at Linden Avenue and 36th Street.

Grace Brethren Church is partnering with community sponsors to present the free event, which will feature 14 carnival games, a petting zoo, bungee jump, bungee run, live DJ and obstacle course.

Free balloon animals, bounce houses, face painting and a pumpkin patch game area designed for pre-school children will be provided.

The church will also give away one ton of free candy.

The event is made possible by the work of 270 volunteers in the Long Beach area, according to the church.

Traditional carnival food such as hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy and other treats will be available for purchase along with food from local eateries in Bixby Knolls.

Source: Grace Brethren Church

These are some of the many events happening around the community.

Did we leave something out? Email us at newspaper@signaltribune. com . ✦

NEWS

October 9, 2015

Signal Tribune

O’Donnell’s bill giving teachers support resources for LGBTQ students signed into law On Oct. 7, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 827 by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) into law. The new law provides greater support for LGBTQ students by ensuring schools provide teachers information on related school site and community resources available to their students.

“My experience as a classroom teacher has taught me one of the most important keys to academic success is a safe and inclusive learning environment,” said O’Donnell,

who chairs the Assembly Education Committee. “With the passage of AB 827, we will ensure our LGBTQ students have access to community resources and teachers are able to foster supportive learning environments, improve academic achievement and make our schools safer.”

Despite recent progress, LGBTQ students continue to face verbal, physical and online harassment, according to O’Donnell’s office.

“Students need a supportive environment before they can learn, and

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O’Donnell’s bill to address ‘wall time’ signed by governor

teachers play a key role in creating a safe space to grow,” said Rick Zbur, executive director of Equality California. “Research shows that LGBT kids with supportive educators feel safer at school, skip fewer classes and get better grades. This legislation will give teachers the resources they need to help.”

AB 827 will take effect Jan. 1, 2016.

Last week, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law AB 1223 by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach). AB 1223 takes the first step in addressing delays in ambulance patient offload time at hospital emergency departments, also known as “wall time,” according to O’Donnell’s office.

When there are delays in the admission process, EMS crews must wait, leaning against the hospital wall, with their patients until they can be admitted, hence the term “wall time.” The bill requires the California Emergency Medical Service Authority to create a methodology for the reporting of wall time.

“In my discussions with firefighters and paramedics the issue of wall time at emergency departments always comes up,” O’Donnell said.

“When EMS crews are delayed at hospitals, they cannot respond to other emergency calls. This forces EMS providers to pull crews from other areas, reducing coverage and causing a public safety risk. This bill creates a common tool set to be used across the state to help identify the causes of this problem.”

A national study of more than 200 cities found that wall time at emergency departments had more than doubled since 2006, from 20 minutes to 45 minutes.

The law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2016.

Source: O’Donnell’s office

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Source: O’Donnell’s office

Community Planning Month Forester also proclaimed October 2015 as National Community Planning Month and introduced Ginny Hellerud, administrative assistant in the Community Development Department, who gave a presentation on how the City has promoted active lifestyles for residents.

“In Signal Hill, you only have to take a look along Skyline Drive and Hill Street to see a host of people investing in their health by walking, running or cycling,” Hellerud said.

“Also, incorporating walking trails has played a large role in our planning for our developments.”

She also discussed various ways the City is honoring National Community Planning Month, including the involvement of children in the after-school recreation club, who were tasked with creating and painting model buildings and deciding where to place them on a table display representing a city.

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At the Oct. 6 Signal Hill City Council meeting, Ginny Hellerud, administrative assistant in the Community Development Department, gives a presentation on ways the City is celebrating National Community Planning Month.

via funding by Los Angeles County.

Berkson said the program was started in October of 2012 and was recently extended through July of 2016.

“Some of our goals for the program are to reach out to people on the streets, to help them to move into permanent homes and to create new units of permanent housing throughout the Gateway Cities region,” she said. “Our deliverables are to serve 500 people living on the streets and to help 665 households move into permanent supportive housing by the end of 2017.”

In describing the program’s outreach in Signal Hill, in particular, Berkson said the homeless population that is encountered there is “transitory” and those individuals

report moving about in Signal Hill, Long Beach and Lakewood regularly.

The program’s primary goal is to establish contact and build rapport with the homeless population to facilitate either permanent housing or bridge housing, as appropriate.

Individuals are linked to health– including mental health– services and shelter.

Berkson said individuals are assessed based on the Vulnerability Index & Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool score.

In sharing successes in Signal Hill, she said: 101 unduplicated individuals have been connected to Gateway services; 32 people were assessed at “hot spots”; 54 percent of those assessed accepted case-management

services; 10 percent were linked to medical services; and approximately 15 percent were placed in emergency housing.

New staff member Mayor Larry Forester introduced Dan Bartelson as the new deputy city manager.

PSA Staff screened a public-service announcement that the City recently produced with Asset Media. The video features Mayor Forester sharing information about the City’s drought programs and aims to instruct the public on what measures they should take to conserve water.

Water-conservation program The city council voted unanimously to revise Signal Hill Municipal Code Chapter 13.03, which enables the council to establish a water-conservation program to minimize the effect of a shortage of water supply on the City’s residents and businesses. As required by Signal Hill Municipal Code, the city council must hold a noticed public hearing and make appropriate findings to amend the City’s conservation program.

The revisions bring the City’s program in line with the State’s mandated water-conservation goals.

Service-rate adjustments The city council unanimously adopted a resolution for a proposed Signal Hill Waste and Recycling Services (EDCO) rate adjustment for solid-waste collection services, establishing maximum rates for those services for each residential and commercial/industrial establishment.

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The resolution adjusts the rate pursuant to a schedule that the city council had adopted in September 2014.

View park project Staff presented construction drawings that are halfway completed for a new view park, which will be constructed on the southwest corner of Cherry Avenue and Burnett Street.

Community Services Director Aly Mancini presented a historical background of the project, as well as a virtual tour of the park.

“Tonight’s presentation affords the council one remaining opportunity to make any design or changes to the site plan, as the final plan is set to be brought back to the council at the meeting of Nov. 3,” Mancini said. “Once the final plan has been approved, we will begin working on the bid package, with construction anticipated to begin in late spring of 2016.”

Watershed management Because the Public Works Department sometimes utilizes the services of professional consultants to provide specialized work for the City, staff recommended the city council approve a contract services agreement with Tetra Tech Inc. for the preparation of a total maximum daily load compliance plan, including preliminary design, for a stormwater infiltration facility for the Los Cerritos Channel Sub-basin 4 drainage area.

The council voted to authorize the city manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Tetra Tech in the amount of $436,938 for the preparation of the compliance plan.

The next Signal Hill City Council meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the council chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Ave. ✦

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TST5008 / Case No. TS018977.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220. PETITION OF Jose Carmelo Isidro Jr. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: JOSE CARMELO ISIDRO JR., filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: Jose Carmelo Isidro Jr., to Proposed Name: Jose Martinez. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 27, 2015; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B, Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th.

Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: September 18, 25, & October 2, 9, 2015.

William Barry, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: August 17, 2015 TST5009 / 2015 232655 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: KISKA BEAUTY, 406A E. 3rd St., Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrant: ALISA KISKA, 1045 E. 4th St. #9, Long Beach, CA 90802. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Alisa Kiska. 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 June 15, 2015. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 8, 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 18, 25, & October 2, 9, 2015.

TST5013 / 2015 238670 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: CASA DE VAPE, 4386 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280. Registrant: VAPE310 INC., 4386 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Mario Esqueda, CEO. 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 15, 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 18, 25, & October 2, 9, 2015.

TST5016 / 2015 236669 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: AVENUE HEADSHOTS, 4405 Cerritos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: VANGIE OGG, 4405 Cerritos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Vangie Ogg. 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 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

City of Signal Hill 2175 Cherry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799 TST5025 Notice Inviting Bids A-1 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, California, until 10:00 AM on October 27, 2015 and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for construction of “SIGNAL HILL PARK PLAY AREA SURFACE REPLACEMENT (TIRE-DERIVED GRANT PROGRAM) PROJECT, NO. 799” in accordance with the Specifications and Construction Drawings therefore. Bids must be made on the forms provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, marked “Bid for,” followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids. Bids are required for the entire work as shown on the Construction Drawings and as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications.

The work to be accomplished under this contract consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals as required by the Specifications and Contract Documents. The work shall complete, and all work, materials, and services not expressly indicated or called for in the contract Documents which may be necessary for the complete and proper construction of the Work in good faith shall be provided by the Contractor as though originally indicated, at no increase in cost to owner.

The work to be accomplished under this Contract includes the excavation and recompaction of crushed miscellaneous base (CMB) and subgrade, and the replacement of the rubberized surfacing per the requirements of the Tire-Derived Grant on the play area at Signal Hill Park. Specific construction activities are described in the quantity sheets for each street segment following the project.

All Work must be completed within thirty (30 days) after receipt by the Contractor of the Notice to Proceed from the City of Signal Hill.

A-2 The contract documents, which include the Specifications and Construction Drawings, may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Finance Department for $25.00 or $30.00 by mail. The documents are entitled “SIGNAL HILL PARK PLAY AREA SURFACE REPLACEMENT (TIRE-DERIVED GRANT PROGRAM) PROJECT, NO. 799” A-3 Bids will not be received unless they are made on a proposal form furnished in the Contract Documents by the City of Signal Hill. Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check, cashier’s check or bidder’s bond, made payable to the City of Signal Hill for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the Contract.

A-4 All bids are to be compared on the basis of the estimate of quantities shown in the Bid Schedule(s) and as stipulated herein. Bids will not be accepted from the contractors who are not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a currently active Class A license at the time the bid is submitted.

A-5 Attention is directed to the provision in Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under the Contractor.

A-6 Before a Contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence in writing to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, that he/she has a current combined single limit liability policy with aggregate limits for Bodily Injury and Property Damage in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000).

A-7 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California which are on file with the City Clerk of Signal Hill and copies will be made available to any interested party on request. These rates shall be the minimum wage rates for this project. A copy of the Contractor’s certified payroll, as well as those of all subcontractors, will be required to be submitted with each invoice.

A-8 Attention is directed to Public Contract Code Section V-22300 permitting the substitution of specified and approved securities for contract retention of funds. All such securities shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.

A-9 The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and said bonds shall be secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.

A-10 The City of Signal Hill reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or delete portions of any and all bids or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures and shall be the sole judge of the bids received.

A-11 It is estimated that this contract will be awarded on November 24, 2015 by the City Council. It is desired that work begin the week of December 14, 2015.

A-12 No Contractor or Sub-Contractor may be listed on proposal unless they are registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code Section 17255.

BY ORDER of the City of Signal Hill.

Posted at Signal Hill City Hall on: Published in Signal Hill Tribune on:

October 9, 2015 October 9, 2015

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 25, & October 2, 9, 16, 2015.

TST5017 / 2015 242769 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SKIN CARE BY KARLIE, 5926 E. Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90713 . Registrant: KARLIE HAUSER, 4623 Coldbrook Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Karlie Hauser. 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 21, 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 25, & October 2, 9, 16, 2015.

TST5023 / 2015 241524 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. DJD PHOTOGRAPHY, 2. DJDPHOTOGRAPHY.COM, 3. DOUGLAS J DICK PHOTOGRAPHY, 2599 Walnut Ave. Unit 226, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: DOUGLAS J DICK, 2599 Walnut Ave. Unit 226, Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Douglas J Dick. 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 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: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015.

TST5024 / Case No. TS018899 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Celina Garcia.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: CELINA GARCIA, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her son’s name as follows: Present Name: MAXIMILIANO CALDERA, to Proposed Name: MAXIMILIANO GARCIA. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated be-

low to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 18, 2015; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B, Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th.

Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015.

William Barry, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: September 10, 2015 TST5029 / 2015 244082 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: KEYWAZE LOCK & SAFE CO., 533 1/2 Glenrock Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024.

Registrant: STEVE GLENN BORGARDT, 533 1/2 Glenrock Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Steve Glenn Borgardt. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 22, 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: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015.

TST4962 / Case No. TS018852 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Angelo Manai Tufele.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: ANGELO MANAI TUFELE, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: ANGELO MANAI TUFELE, to Proposed Name: ANGELO MANAI, and Present Name: JORDAN MANAI-TALOSAGA TUFELE, to Proposed Name: JORDAN TALOSAGA MANAI. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING:Date: November 9, 2015; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B, Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015.

William Barry, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: September 8, 2015 TST5026 / Case No. BP166170 Notice Of Ancillary Petition To Administer Estate Of: GUILLERMO VELLASENOR

City of Signal Hill 2175 Cherry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799 TST5027 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Ordinance No. 2015-09-1478 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, September 15, 2015 and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, October 6, 2015. A summary of the ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.03 OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM 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 October 9, 2015.

Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on October 9, 2015.

City of Signal Hill 2175 Cherry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799 TST5028 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Ordinance No. 2015-09-1479 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, September 15, 2015 and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, October 6, 2015. A summary of the ordinance is as follows: AMENDING SECTIONS 2.08.040 AND 2.36.060 OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE MEETING DAYS FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS 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 October 9, 2015.

Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on October 9, 2015.

October 9, 2015 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GUILLERMO VELLASENOR. An Ancillary Petition For Probate has been filed by LUIS FERNANDO VILLASENOR in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

The Ancillary Petition For Probate requests that LUIS FERNANDO VILLASENOR 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: October 30, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

If You Object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections, with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If You Are A Creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may effect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

DAVID B. PHEIL Bar No. 095923 Attorney for Petitioner Pheil Law Firm 43537 Ridge Park Drive Suite 100 Temecula, CA 92590 Pub. Signal Tribune, October 9, 16, 23, 2015

TST5015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-622419-BF Order No.: 140097754-CA-API YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/9/2012. 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): RODNEY ALLEN JOHNSON, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 2/13/2012 as Instrument No. 20120238150 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 10/29/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $362,243.35 The purported property address is: 2987 EAST PACIFIC COAST HWY, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 7217-013-056 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

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October 9, 2015 Crimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied) Thursday, Oct. 1 2am Auto burglary 2500 block Pacific Ave. 5:34am Residential burglary 900 block E. 45th St. 6:06am Residential burglary 4600 block Long Beach Blvd.

8:19pm Residential burglary 3300 block Pacific Pl.

3:38pm Residential burglary 1200 block E. San Antonio Dr. 6:30pm Grand theft– motor vehicle E. Bixby Rd./Atlantic Ave.

6:28 & 7:27am Two residential burglaries 4000 block Atlantic Ave.

Saturday, Oct. 3 6:39am Residential burglary 4000 block Atlantic Ave.

10 & 10:25am Two residential burglaries 1900 block Long Beach Blvd.

9:32am Battery 4500 block Orange Ave.

11:14am Non-injury hit-and-run 4400 block Atlantic Ave.

11:54am Auto burglary Lime Ave./Walton St.

12:04pm Non-injury hit-and-run 3500 block Elm Ave.

8:22pm Assault– not firearm W. PCH/Golden Ave.

5:03pm Auto burglary 2800 block Long Beach blvd.

Sunday, Oct. 4 3:59am Assault– not firearm 500 block Rhea St.

5:13pm Non-injury hit-and-run 400 block W. PCH 7:11pm Assault– not firearm Long Beach Blvd./E. PCH

4500 block Pasadena Ave.

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E Y E 8:02am Residential burglary 3600 block Long Beach Blvd.

11:24am Injury hit-and-run 400 block W. PCH

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UNLESS YOU TAKE TO BE RECORDED PUBLISHED not automatically entitle to free for paying off you all liens 7/11/2006.

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Trustor: EDUARDO 1574569 Official Records in the E. Floor Irvine,information California or 92614 $5,851.26 Foreclosure Department (949) 720office of the Recorder of Los Angeles Internet Web site. The (949) best way MORALES A MARRIED MAN AS HIS Foreclosure 2800 WALNUTTST5019 LLC SITUS 2800 WALNUT office Department 720- to of the Recorder of Los Angeles Sale Information Only: 916-939County, California, Street Address or 9200 AVE SIGNAL HILL CA 90755-1834 7212-007- County, verify postponement information is to SOLE ANDthe SEPARATE PROPERTY Sale Information Only: 916-939California, Street located Address or 9200 T.S. No. 14-2623-11 NOTICE OF of Sale: Behind fountain in 056 $96,844.51 0772 www.nationwideposting.com other common designation of real Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf 0772 attend www.nationwideposting.com the scheduled sale. Date: other common designation of real TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTE: THERE IS Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center property: 2101 RIDGEVIEW Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded Sindy 9/29/2015 The Foreclosure Wolf Firm, Officer A Law property: 2101 RIDGEVIEW Clements, A SUMMARY OF THE Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of HILL, unpaid To: SIGNAL TRIBUNE TERRACE DRIVE SIGNAL CA 06 NPP0258943 7/18/2006 as other Instrument No.CA Corporation To: 2955 Main TRIBUNE Street, 2nd NPP0258943 SIGNAL TERRACE DRIVE SIGNAL HILL, INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT balance and charges: 90755 A.P.N.: 7217-029-010 Datein ofthe 10/02/2015, 10/09/2015, 10/16/2015 1574569 of 7217-029-010 Official Records Floor Irvine, California 92614 90755 A.P.N.: Date of 10/02/2015, 10/09/2015, 10/16/2015 ATTACHED $1,223,573.51, estimated The Sale: 11/30/2015 at 10:00 AM Place TST5019 office of the Recorder of AM Los any Angeles Foreclosure Department (949) 720Sale: 11/30/2015 at disclaims 10:00 Place 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 undersigned Trustee County, California, Street of Address 참고사항: 첨부 문서에 정보OF liability for Behind any incorrectness the in or 9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939T.S. No.본14-2623-11 NOTICE of other Sale: the designation fountain located www.nationwideposting.com common of real 0772 address or other common 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE IS street TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTE: THERE Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center property: 2101 above.

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If no RESUMEN DEVỀLA date defaulted property will be furnished, upon request, by Joseph Kelly, Treasurer and Tax Collector at 225 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, 1 (888) 807-2111 or 1 (213) 974-2111.

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 800280-2832 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: CA14-622419-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: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-622419BF IDSPub #0092104 9/25/2015 10/2/2015 10/9/2015 DEPARTMENT OF THE

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1:30pm 2200Tribune block E. Willow Pub. Paper Signal (345)St. Unauthorized use of ID– obRun Dates Sep6pm 11,18, 2015 8:07 & 9:33am tain credit/goods auto burglaries Attempt auto Phone: (213) Two 346-0033 Printed September 8,burglary 2015 at 3:08 3300 block E. PCH 5:10pm 2300 block Long Beach Blvd.

1900 block E. 27th St. FAX: (213) 687-3886 Page 1 of 1 Non-injury hit-and-run Saturday, Oct. 3 8:51am 6:45pm 4500 block Atlantic Ave. 2:19am ASSESSOR'S IDENTIFICATION Residential burglary Grand theft– $950 or less DUI SYSTEM EXPLANATION 7:58pm 500 block E. Willow St.NUMBERING 900 block E. 33rd St. Orange Ave./E. 33rd St. DEPARTMENT OF THE The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), when Robbery– person (suspect taken into custody) (suspect custody) TREASURER AND TAX used to describe propertytaken in this into list, refers to 11:30am 300 block E. Willow St. COLLECTOR the Assessor's map book, the map page, the Non-injury hit-and-run Tuesday, Oct. 6 block on the map (if applicable), and the indi6:51am Notice of Divided vidual parcel on the map page or in the block.

Monday, Oct. 5 W. PCH/Cedar Ave. 8am Publication The Assessor'sElder maps Abuse and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available 7:08am Auto burglary 2500 block E. Willow St. NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION OF at the Office of the Assessor.

8:35pm Residential burglary 1800 block Stanley Ave. THE PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULT LIST Non-injury hit-and-run LIST) The following property 1900 block W. 19th St.(DELINQUENT 9:10amtax defaulted on July 1, 2013, Dr. for the taxes, assessments, and other 3700 block Country Club 2:52pm burglary Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and charges for theResidential fiscal year 2012-13: 8:28am Robbery– commercial Taxation Code 1900 block Temple Ave. 9:14pm LISTED BELOW ARE PROPERTIES THAT Residential burglary 700 block E. Spring St. Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code SecDEFAULTED IN 2013 FOR TAXES, AStions 3381 through 3385,Robbery– the Notice ofperson Power SESSMENTS 11:54am AND 0THER CHARGES FOR 3500 block Atlantic Ave. (suspect taken into custody) to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and E. for 49th Los St. THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013.

300 block auto burglary Angeles County, State of California, has been AMOUNT OF Attempt DELINQUENCY AS OF THIS 7:22pm divided and distributed to various newspapers PUBLICATION IS LISTED BELOW. St. Ave./Walton Wednesday, Oct. 7 AARON,ANNIELime of general circulation published in the County.

R TR WILLIE AND ANNIE 3:13pm Unauthorized use of ID–obA portion of the list appears in each of such AARON TRUST SITUS 1698 CRESCENT 9:15am Residential burglary tain credit/goods newspapers.

HEIGHTS ST 3:46pm SIGNAL HILL CA 90755-3602 $30,883.50 burglary 7214-003-020/S2009-010 300 block W.I,Willow St. County Residential Grand SITUS theft– $950ORANGE or less 700 block E. Spring St. Joseph Kelly, of Los Angeles Tax BLASDELL,MICHAEL 2340 4700 block Collector, State of California, certify that: Cherry Ave. AVE SIGNAL HILL 90755-3532 900 CA block E. 33rd7211-030St. 003 $6,405.03 5:01pm 11:15pm (suspect taken into Notice is hereby given that the real properties GHADERI TAFRESHI,MEHRAN SITUScustody) 2462 1:44pm Battery Auto burglary listed below were declared to be in tax default TEMPLE AVE SIGNAL HILL CA 90755-4011 Stolen 12:01 by vehicle operation recovered of 7217-001-012 $5,278.45 900 block E. at 20th St.a.m. on July 1, 2013, Sunday, Oct. 4 2200 block E. Willow St. law. The declaration of800 default was due to HOWARD,CRYSTAL AND block W. 25th St.HOWARD,JUSTEN 3:25am non-payment of the total amount due for the SITUS 1868 RAYMOND taxes, assessments, and 6:54pm other charges levied AVE SIGNAL HILL CA 90755-7702 7216-0265:08pm Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the 2012-13 Tax Year that were a lien on 027 $2,664.34 Petty theft Residential burglary 6:50am the listed real property. Residential Non-residentialburglary comMOORE,STEVE A TR MOORE TRUST SI2700 block E. PCH mercial Ave. property and property upon Redondo which TUS 3449 E PACIFIC COAST HWY SIGNAL 2000 block Pacific 2900 block Ave. Grand theft– from auto (suspect taken into custody) there is a recorded nuisance abatement lien HILL CA 90755-1903 7217-023-009 $5,979.17 2000 block E. 19th St. shall be subject to the Tax Collector's power to PB HILL STREET PROPERTIES LLC SITUS 5:47pm sell after three years 7:44pm of defaulted taxes.

2914 E HILL ST LONG BEACH CA 90804 10:40am Therefore, if the 2012-13 taxes remain de7217-005-029 $29,311.98 Stolen vehiclefaulted recovered Non-injury hit-and-run 7:56am after June 30, 2016, the property will SITUS 2910 E HILL ST LONG BEACH CA Receiving stolen Injury hit-and-run subject to the TaxW. Collector's power to Ave. 90804 7217-005-030 $31,376.44known 400 block E. become 20th St. Hill St./Pacific sell and eligible for sale at the County's public TEN EYCK,FRED property W AND TEN Orizaba Ave./E. PCH auction in 2017. All other property that has EYCK,WARREN E 7217-015-013 $2,585.88 6:39pm SHPD 2200 WillowAVE St. defaulted taxes after JuneCrimes 30, 2018,reported will be- byWALSH,SEAN SITUSblock 2001 E. FREEMAN subject to the Tax Collector's power to NO 302 SIGNAL HILL CA Oct. 90755-1076 7217Assault– not come firearm Citywide Monday, 5 11:01am sell and eligible for sale at the County's public 015-063 $5,651.30 1900 block Cedar 12:16am Unauthorized use of ID-obauctionAve. in 2019. The name of the assessee WATSON,DAVID A SITUS 3269 LEWIS AVE and the total tax, which was due on June 30, 1 SIGNAL HILL CA 90755-5126 7148-006-033 Thursday, Oct. DUI tain credit/goods 2013, for the 2012-13 Tax Year, is shown op$5,851.26 Tuesday, Oct. 6 the parcel number.12:25pm posite Tax-defaulted real 2800 WALNUTLakewood LLC SITUSBl./S/B 2800 WALNUT 405 Fwy. 2500 block Walnut Ave. TST5019 property may be redeemed by payment of all AVE SIGNAL HILL CA 90755-1834 7212-0076:31am Attempt residential burglary TST5019 unpaid taxes and assessments, together with 056 $96,844.51(suspect taken into custody) T.S. No. 14-2623-11 NOTICE OF of Sale: Behind fountain located in Auto burglarythe additional penalties and 2000 Obispo Ave. 5:29pmthe fees block as prescribed T.S. No. 14-2623-11 NOTICE OF of Sale: Behind the fountain located in TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTE: THERE IS Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center by law, orAve. it may be paid under an installment 3500 block Atlantic 3pm Forgery TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTE: THERE IS Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center plan of redemption if initiated prior to the propA SUMMARY OF THE Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid 1:26pm A SUMMARY OF use THE CA Amount unpaid Unauthorized of ID–Plaza, ob- Pomona 2200 Walnutofcharges: Ave. erty becoming subject to the Tax Collector's INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT balance andblockother INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT balance and other charges: power to sell.

7:44am Non-injury hit-and-run ATTACHED tain credit/goods $1,223,573.51, estimated The ATTACHED $1,223,573.51, estimated The TST5019 Stolen vehicleAllrecovered Orange Ave./E. St. 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 undersigned Trustee disclaims any information concerning redemption of tax-Spring 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 undersigned Trustee disclaims any 3:53pm Robbery– person 800 block W. Willow St.

Friday, Oct. 2 10:29am Residential burglary 2900 block Redondo Ave.

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Notice of Divided Publication OF THE DEPARTMENT TREASURER AND TAX NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION OF COLLECTOR THE PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULT LIST (DELINQUENT LIST)of Divided Notice Publication Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Taxation Code NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION OF THE PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULT LIST Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation (DELINQUENT LIST)Code Sections 3381 through 3385, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for Los Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Angeles County, State of California, has been Taxation Code divided and distributed to various newspapers of Pursuant general circulation published in the Code County. to Revenue and Taxation SecA tions portion of the list appears in Notice each ofofsuch 3381 through 3385, the Power newspapers. to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for Los Angeles County, State of California, has been I, Joseph Kelly, County of Angeles Tax divided and distributed to Los various newspapers Collector, State of California, certifyinthat: of general circulation published the County.

A portion of the list appears in each of such Notice is hereby given that the real properties newspapers. listed below were declared to be in tax default at I,12:01 a.m.Kelly, on July 1, 2013, Joseph County of by Losoperation Angeles ofTax law.

The declaration of default wasthat: due to Collector, State of California, certify non-payment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments, and other charges levied Notice is hereby given that the real properties in listed the 2012-13 Tax declared Year thattowere liendefault on below were be ina tax theatlisted real property.

Non-residential com- of 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2013, by operation mercial property and property upon law. The declaration of default waswhich due to there is a recorded nuisance abatement lienthe non-payment of the total amount due for shall be subject to the Tax powerlevied to taxes, assessments, andCollector's other charges sellin after three years of that defaulted the 2012-13 Tax Year were ataxes. lien on Therefore, the property.

2012-13 Non-residential taxes remain dethe listedifreal comfaulted afterproperty June 30,and 2016, the property mercial property upon will which become to the Tax Collector's power tolien there subject is a recorded nuisance abatement sellshall andbe eligible fortosale theCollector's County's power public to subject the at Tax auction in 2017. other of property that has sell after threeAllyears defaulted taxes. defaulted taxes June 30,taxes 2018,remain will be-deTherefore, if after the 2012-13 come subject the Tax Collector's power towill faulted aftertoJune 30, 2016, the property sellbecome and eligible fortosale theCollector's County's power public to subject the at Tax auction in eligible 2019. The name assessee sell and for sale at of thethe County's public and the total tax, which on June 30,has auction in 2017.

All was otherdue property that 2013, for thetaxes 2012-13 Year, shownwill op-bedefaulted afterTax June 30,is2018, posite parceltonumber. real to comethe subject the TaxTax-defaulted Collector's power property may be redeemed payment all sell and eligible for sale atbythe County'sofpublic unpaid taxes and assessments, with auction in 2019.

The name oftogether the assessee theand additional penalties andwas feesdue as prescribed the total tax, which on June 30, by 2013, law, orforit the may2012-13 be paid Tax under an installment Year, is shown opplan of redemption initiated prior to the prop-real posite the parcelif number.

Tax-defaulted erty becoming to the Tax Collector's property maysubject be redeemed by payment of all power to sell. unpaid taxes and assessments, together with the additional penalties and fees as prescribed Allby information concerning of taxlaw, or it may be paidredemption under an installment defaulted property willif be furnished, upon plan of redemption initiated prior to the repropquest,

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225 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, power to California 90012, 1 (888) 807-2111 or 1 (213) 974-2111.

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by Joseph Treasurer going is true correct.

Executed Los Collector at and 225 North Hill Street, LosatAngeles, Angeles, California, on August 24, 2015.

California 90012, 1 (888) 807-2111 or 1 (213) 974-2111.

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a grassroots type of atmosphere in the 8th District.

“It is important that we reach and engage all sectors of our community,” Austin said. “Seniors make up a large segment of the population. Everyone needs to feel like an important stakeholder in the community.”

The program is an organic effort that is made up of volunteers and community supporters. Shoag said that the event is starting small and Courtesy 8th District LB Council office that it took a while Eighth District Senior Advisory Committee members (front row, from left) Gwenfor the SAC to get a dolyn Hill, Winifred Carter and Barbara Shoag with (back row, from left) Counsense of direction as cilmember Al Austin and Police Chief Robert Luna at the Senior Town Hall on to where to start.

Fraud Prevention in August After a while, the members decided to al programming with seniors and young people, “just do something.” not only at the Expo, but throughout Long Beach,” “We had to figure out what we wanted to do and Austin said. “Our seniors are tremendous resourchow to do it,” Shoag said. “We’re just figuring it es in our community, and they have a lot to offer. out as we go. I’ve been involved in so many com- If we can bring seniors and the youth together, our mittees and so many different activities in Long young people stand to learn a lot from them.”

Beach. This is a wonderful committee– the best But as Shoag said, it has to start somewhere. committee I’ve ever served on. We’re all just so “You don’t have to know anybody to come,” enthusiastic.” she said. “We’re going to try to make everyone The senior program is something that is expect- feel welcome and at home and want to come ed to take on a life of its own. back.” ✦ “Long-term, I would like to see intergeneration-

The first West Nile Virus (WNV) case reported this season in Long Beach, an elderly male, has succumbed to the disease after a long hospitalization, according to the Long Beach Health Department.

“This is a sad reminder of how severe West Nile Virus can be,” said Dr. Mitchell Kushner, city health officer. “We strongly encourage residents to protect themselves and family members from mosquitoes.”

While overall cases have been significantly lower this year in Long Beach than in previous seasons, residents still need to continue prevention efforts and follow precautions to avoid mosquito bites and minimize the risk of WNV infection, according to the health department. WNV season is still active with continued heat and mosquito breeding despite ongoing preventive efforts that have been in place since March 2015.

Long Beach has reported four cases to date in 2015. Countywide, there have been four additional WNV-related deaths this year as of Oct. 2. Statewide, 245 cases have been reported, including 12 fatalities.

To reduce the risk of exposure to the virus, Kushner advises residents to take the following precautions: • Avoid mosquito-infested areas, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

• Mosquitoes can breed in standing water.

Eliminate standing water on property by draining water in neglected ponds, birdbaths, fountains, buckets, old tires or anything that can hold water.

• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants while outdoors at dawn or dusk.

• Use mosquito repellent containing DEET, Picaridin or oil-of-lemon eucalyptus. Residents should follow instructions on the label. Consult with a pediatrician for appropriate concentrations of DEET to be used on children under the age of 2 years.

• Keep tight-fitting screens on doors and windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering homes and check to make sure window screens are in good condition.

• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools and drain water from pool covers.

• Limit the watering of lawns and outdoor plants to Tuesdays and Saturdays, and avoid runoff to gutters and around sprinklers.

• Report dead birds and dead tree squirrels to the California Department of Health Services by calling 1-877-WNV-Bird or online at westnile.ca.gov .

The Long Beach Health Department will continue with active surveillance of mosquito populations and work closely with the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District to educate residents and reduce mosquito populations in Long Beach, according to the health department.

For more information, contact the City of Long Beach Health Department Vector Control Program at (562) 570-4132 or longbeach.gov/health .

More information about WNV may be obtained from the State of California Department of Health Services website at westnile.ca.gov, or from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile .

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Homes

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A file photo shows damage to one of the two vacant homes on Hill Street after it had been vandalized.

Time line showing a history of the homes at 2910 and 2914 Hill St. that were built in 2003 and razed on Sept. 25, 2015

inspections.”

Mais said he had not seen any documentation that showed progress being made on the easements. “I only know what I was told by Brian Angel’s construction manager– that they are currently in escrow to obtain all the necessary easements,” he said.

“When their escrow closes, they will have to demonstrate to us that they have the necessary easements before we open up Orizaba.”

Angel said he was confident that all issues would be resolved in the next four or five months. He added that, at that point, he did not know how much 6 Angels would be asking

for the properties.

On July 6, 2012, the Signal Tribune reported that 6 Angels was heading for a showdown with the City of Long Beach after the City had filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to have the homes razed. 6 Angels wanted to keep the buildings intact in hopes of selling them. Los Angeles County Superior Court was scheduled to hear the case in Long Beach in late August.

On Sept. 20, 2012, one of the homes caught fire.

Angel said the fire caused $100,000 to $150,000 in damage, but

the houses were insured.

“We do not know what caused the fire,” he said. “We have kicked homeless people off the property in the past, but the houses are very secure, and I do not know how someone could have gotten inside.”

Will Nash, public information officer for the Long Beach Fire Department, said a neighbor had reported the fire at 4:26pm and that it was “a slow-burning, smoldering fire, but the firefighters had to tear into the building to get to it.”

Angel said that while the easements had been obtained, neither of the houses was connected to gas or electric lines.

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n a Sept. 28, 2012 story, the Signal Tribune reported that, several months prior, the City of Long Beach had filed a lawsuit seeking a court order for the demolition of the houses. The hearing, which had been scheduled for Aug. 22 in San Pedro, had been rescheduled for March 12, 2013.

“The trial date that we originally

had was changed because the judge assigned to the case, for reasons we do not know, could not be there on the August date, and a new judge had to be assigned,” said Deputy Long Beach City Attorney Kendra Carney.

Carney noted that she and the attorney for 6 Angels had had two status conferences with the new judge since August. “In our last conference, the judge determined that she would like to find out whether or not the other public entities involved were planning on giving will-serve letters for utilities to the property owners,” Carney said. “We have another status conference scheduled for Oct. 26 in San Pedro, at which time the attorney for the property owner will provide that information.”

Then-4th District Long Beach City Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell expressed disappointment with the trial date continuence. “You can be sure that I am pushing the city attorney’s office to move this forward as quickly as possible,” he said. “The houses need to be demolished, and every time we seem to be getting close to having them torn down,

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something happens to delay the process.”

O’Donnell added that he doubted 6 Angels could prove in court that local utility companies would provide services to the houses and that, by that point in time, the owners had made nothing but empty promises. “To me, the best solution is to scrape the houses off of the face of the Earth,” O’Donnell said.

Angel disagreed with O’Donnell, indicating that 6 Angels had the willserve letters for electricity and gas.

“The only thing holding us up is that we do not have a will-serve letter for water from the City of Signal Hill,” Angel said, “and I am still working on getting that before the Oct. 26 hearing.”

Angel said the City of Signal Hill could not issue the will-serve letter until the City of Long Beach requested it, which had not happened yet.

“Unfortunately, the City of Long Beach has not been as cooperative as we had hoped,” he said. “But we are still doing everything we can to move this project forward.” ✦

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