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Authorities ‘arson’ USPS hostsinvestigating meeting torecent gather fires at unoccupied Hill Street homes feedback on relocation project Though the homes, located at 2910 Sean Belk Sebastian Echeverry

Hill St. and 2914 Hill St., are technically located in Long Beach, the origiLong Beach Fire Department Officialsauthorities from Signalthis Hill,week LongcontinBeach andnal thedeveloper United States Postal Service lent their never received easements (LBFD) ears and“arson” concerns fromatthe during public meeting in of theSigpost Inaaddition, the City for utilities. ued to tocomments investigate fires twocommunity office located at 2300 Redondo Ave. on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 10am. long-unoccupied homes on Hill Street, nal Hill has rejected building driveways Members of the public have 30 days after the the meeting and ondate HillofStreet, whichtoissubmit locatedletters in Sigaccording to city officials. messages to aid in the selection process of the nal postHill, officedetermining relocation. that driveways on In the meantime, the homes’ propThe post office located on Redondo Avenue such is large enough to be used for be postal a sloping street would too operadanerty however, owners the arePostal still Service hanging onnot torequire that tions, does much space and is in the process of gerous and may cause a car accident. hopes that the empty houses, which the selling the lot where it is located.

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Federal Regulations 241.4, which states that any meeting for the public must include inforLastoffice. week, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, mation regarding other possible locations Since the two-story homes, locatedfor the post homes caught where fire. According who attended theBeach meeting were maps that showed the search to foraa of Long and Sig-givenboth onThose the border new post office being conducted. nal Hill, were isbuilt more than 10 years statement from the LBFD, the fires Thethey space theyremained are looking in is mainly bordered by north Bellflower have been ruled anBoulevard, arson. East Spring ago, have vacant, Sebastian Echeverry/Signal Tribune Street, Long Beach Boulevard and California Route 1.

“We don’t know if it was an individbecause the original developer, Wayne Richard Maher, USPS corporate communications spokesman (left), speaks with Richard Castle, retired Accordingwas to Richard Maher, permitted USPS corporate relocaualcommunications or individuals, spokesman, but it was athe criminal Ballinger, never legally postal worker, on Tuesday, Nov. 24 during a public meeting regarding the relocation of the 2300 Redondo tion project of the post office is still in its beginning stages. start,” said LBFD spokesperson Jake Sean Belk/Signal Tribune to construct the properties, according to Ave. post office. Castle was concerned that post-office box holders did not know about the meeting. see USPS page 4 Fires that broke out on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at two long-unoccupied homes, located on Hill Street on the border Long Beach city officials.

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of Signal Hill and Long Beach, have been declared “arson,” according to Long Beach fire authorities.

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Experts say ‘weak’ El Niño won’t bring much relief to drought-stricken California this winter LA County plan for horse-recreational area aims to solve ongoing feud with local homeowners

Sean Belk Staff Writer

Though C.J. Dablo warmer waters in the Pacific Ocean earlier this heart of a controversy between LA County and homeowners owners long ago. A small shelter, which looks a little bit like a year showed signs that an El Niño may bring wet weather Staff Writer along San Francisco Avenue. greenhouse, sits on one corner lot. to drought-stricken California this winter, climate experts Forlast theweek two kids sharing a ride onofa brown horse and trotting The County is proposing to develop property near the LA According to homeowner and advocate Renee Lawler, the said at the Aquarium the Pacific in Long down the Wrigley, justbelike River into a public-equestrian recreational area. It’s a contro- owners had offered to buy the land in the 1980s and had even Beach thatstreets an ElofNiño, if it Monday developscould at all,have willbeen likely any other typical day in the suburbs of west Long Beach. Shad- versial plan. The strip of land in question runs behind the back paid a deposit to buy it. Over a year ago, the Signal Tribune re“weak.” ed Experts by a cowboy Rigo Guzman, and 13, sat in the saddle behind yards of 10 homes along San Francisco Avenue, between 31st ported that the County and the residents could not come to any madehat, their predictions answered questions little Adrian Guzman, 5.

They emerged from around the and Spring streets, and it seemed to be already claimed by the during a live webcast on Thursday, Nov. 13 in front ofcorner the to follow a short trail along 31st Street that platform, led to an area at the residents in that area. Corrals and fencing were built by homesee TRAIL page 15 Aquarium’s Science on a Sphere (SOS) which began screening a new show in the Aquarium’s Ocean Science Center last Saturday about El Niño, a global weather phenomenon.

The six-foot-diameter SOS presents near-real-time data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) satellites and other monitoring systems, showing sea-surface temperature, sea height, cloud patterns and storm systems, according to the Aquarium.

An El Niño, named after “The Christ Child” since it hits around Christmas time, occurs when “trade winds” that normally blow from east to west lessen or reverse while ocean temperatures along the equator in the Pacific Ocean rise at least 0.5 degrees Celsius above normal for three consecutive months, NOAA National Weather Service Science and Operations Officer John Dumas explained.

“Right now, we’re .8 degrees above normal,” he said.

“So it’s a weak El Niño condition.”

Sean Belk/Signal Tribune Dumas added that, while ocean temperatures have (NOAA), been slightly above normal, large clouds have stayed in John Dumas, National Weather Service science and operations officer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Courtesy County of LA gives a presentation of aninto El Niño this equestrian winter during a live webcast Thursday, Nov. 13 land at theabuts Aquarium of the Pacific. the Pacific, anda “atmospheric response” has controversial An western artist rendering shows cross section view of LA County’s proposalontopredictions transform land a public area in west Longon Beach.

The County’s the residential propa The event took as the debuts new show the weather phenomenon thatfixtures displaysonontheir the Aquarium’s erty of homeowners along San Francisco Avenue. Many of these residents ownplace horses.

TheAquarium homeowners haditshoped to buyabout the land, and many had installed property to Science support on their Sphere (SOS) platform (right). see EL NIÑO page 15 equestrian lifestyle.

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Annual day of remembrance memorializes lives lost in anti-transgender violence Denny Cristales Editorial Assistant

It was the lighting of candles and a moment of silence that set the mood on the night of Nov. 20 at Harvey Milk Promenade Park, where an annual tradition of remembrance took place for slain transgender individuals.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance is an international event organized every year to recognize those who were killed in anti-transgender hatred and prejudice, and the Long Beach community did its part to memorialize the lives that have been lost.

“We come together to remember our past,” said Porter Gilberg, executive director of the LGBTQ Center of Long Beach, “to give voice to those who have been and continue to be silenced, and to also collectively create a space for us to feel safe and valued.”

The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach hosted the event that included students from the Long Beach area and community members. The transgender memorial event each Nov. 20 began when graphic designer, columnist and activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender woman, was moved to memorialize the life of transgender woman Rita Hester, who was murdered in Allston, Massachusetts in November 1998 and who eventually became the inspiration for the first vigil in 1999.

At the recent ceremony, keynote speakers included performer Jazzmun Nichcala Crayton and boxer Patricio Manuel, with remarks by 1st District Councilmember Lena Gonzalez and Gilberg.

One by one, people went up to the podium in order to share the names of those killed in acts of anti-transgender violence this year. Gilberg remarked to “let us remember the lives of the names we mention and those who we will never know.”

Many victims have been unidentified. Deaths include gun violence, stoning and dismemberment.

“Every single day there are people fighting,” Gonzalez said. “We can’t forget those we have lost...There are many names out there that are unfortunately not listed due to societal prejudice, misgendering by relatives or murders never listed or miscategorized.”

The keynote speakers have too felt the sting of “trans bashing.” Crayton, a transgender woman, detailed an incident in which an attacker spontaneously struck her in the face as she was making her way down a street to get food.

To her surprise, her attacker just scurried away, and all Crayton had to show for it was a bruised face.

“Motherf*cker going to walk up behind me and sucker-punch me on the right side of my jaw?” Crayton said, recalling the events that unfolded. “Some time has passed since I’ve been knocked on my ass, and I must admit I still get scared a bit...I’ve been broken. I’m not bitter, I’m better. Keep moving.”

She expressed her frustration. In that moment, she was approached by a woman who offered to call the police. Crayton refused the help. She wanted to run up to the attacker herself and cause him “grief,” but she instead opted to go about her day, she said.

“I got preyed up, and I was thankful that I wasn’t laid out,” she said.

Initially, she showed resistance about sharing her experience and making a report about the incident. But, it was the support of those close to her that helped Crayton realize that this issue wasn’t just about her.

She decided that sharing the expe-

riences of anti-transgender violence would spread the message of transgender love.

“You need to know about my preferred pronoun– it’s goddess, mother, lover and rich,” Crayton said to applause from the crowd. “I’m all things and everything and nothing at the same time. I mean something to someone. These people mean something to someone. They didn’t come out of the sky for you to manipulate and destroy. They are to be loved and cared for and nurtured.”

Manuel, a transgender man, said he uses his jokes, his laughter, to mask the pain that he feels. In his medical transition, Manuel was viewed as not only gender ambiguous, but also ethnically ambiguous, as he himself is black.

Raised in a white household, Manuel said he was not prepared for the hostility that he would come to experience.

“I felt the discrimination in communities that I felt I was safe in before,” Manuel said. “I literally had to scramble in the past year to learn how to navigate in these spaces.”

He found support not only in the trans community, but also in the black community. He is a supporter see LGBT page 15

Photos by Denny Cristales/Signal Tribune

Dozens gathered at the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20 at Harvey Milk Promenade Park in order to pay their respects to those killed in anti-transgender violence.

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El Niño preparation takes center stage at Signal Hill City Council meeting Micayla Vermeeren Contributing Writer

Storm conditions presentation At its meeting on Nov. 24, the Signal Hill City Council hosted a storm conditions preparedness presentation from Emergency Operations Coordinator Richard Johnson.

The presentation centered on El Niño weather conditions and how the City and its residents can be best equipped to handle the potential flooding and rainfall that is predicted by forecasters to come between now and January.

“I don’t want to say we’re in good shape because that sounds too much like the guy driving the Titanic, but it looks like we do have things under control,” Johnson said.

“We have a lot more backup than we thought we had.”

Johnson reviewed areas in Signal Hill that are most prone to flooding during storms, including the intersection of Walnut Avenue and 33rd Street, Las Brisas, the dead end of Lewis Avenue and the general hilltop area.

This year’s El Niño pattern is anticipated to be a strong event with above normal rainfall levels, so Johnson reviewed the precautions that residents and business owners can take to protect themselves and their property from major damage in the event of flooding.

Johnson was quick to clarify that El Niño is not a storm in and of itself, but rather a weather pattern in which ocean temperatures increase to a depth of about 300 feet.

Primarily, Johnson urged residents to keep themselves aware of weather conditions by utilizing radios alongside Nixle, Twitter and other social-media sites for timely updates from the National Weather Service.

“Stay aware of the weather predictions,” Johnson said. “Pay attention to the radio. Maintain situational awareness. Know what’s going on. Don’t let it sneak up on you.”

Additionally, Signal Hill Public Works has begun to clear stormwater catch basins and fill sandbags that residents will be able to pick up free of charge.

“The City owns a sandbag machine. Actually, that’s pretty rare for a city of this size…for a city of any size,” Johnson said. “You can pick up up to 10 sandbags, any resident in the city, right now.”

An in-depth review of safety procedures and preparation tips is

Photos by Micayla Vermeeren/Signal Tribune

New officers Adrian Jimenez, Ian Bridges and Devin Moreno recite the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics at Tuesday’s Signal Hill City Council meeting.

available on the Signal Hill city website under the “El Niño” button on the left-hand side of the homepage.

Approval of application for park-improvement grant In a 3-0 vote, present councilmembers authorized staff to submit an application for a Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space Grant to benefit Reservoir Park playground and Signal Hill Park irrigation structures.

Councilmember Michael Noll was absent on an approved vacation to see family, and Councilmember Edward Wilson was unable to sit for the entirety of the meeting because of prior, approved commitments.

The grant will total $300,000 and be divided between the two parks with $225,000 allotted for Reservoir Park resurfacing and $75,000 going towards Signal Hill Park.

Deputy Director of Public Works Grissel Chavez proposed the grant to council and explained which stipulations need to be met to ensure full funding.

“The grant does require a youth employment goal, which we would meet by employing youth from the Long Beach Conservation Corps,” Chavez said.

Mayor Forester questioned whether he should recuse himself from the vote as he serves on the board for the Long Beach Conservation Corps but was allowed to remain by the recommendation of the city attorney, as he receives no income from the position and thusly

has no financial motivation in voting.

Finance and conveyance maps SummerHill Housing Group requested an ordinance to introduce finance and conveyance maps to the Subdivision Map Act of Signal Hill Municipal Code.

“There is a type of subdivision called a finance and conveyance map that is becoming increasingly popular,” said SummerHill Group Development Director Scott Skinner. “These maps are allowed under state law, but they are not specifically currently listed in our municipal code or subdivision ordinance.”

These types of maps help developers structure their plans in the most specific way possible and allow for lenders to see exactly what land is and is not included in development plans or for independent parties to contract a portion of the development.

Councilmember Tina Hansen moved to approve the ordinance, and, in another unanimous vote, the motion was passed.

Parks assessment City staff lobbied for approval to participate in an assessment of park needs with Los Angeles County and enter a participation/funding agreement as Los Angeles County Parks Measure Proposition A funding is nearing exhaustion.

In 1992 and 1996, Prop A was passed, and an allowance of $860 million for park management was given to the County. In November

2014, Proposition P was introduced to renew funding but fell short of the two-thirds vote needed to make it a reality.

To garner more community support for Prop P and enhance transparency on what the money would be used for, the County is opening a survey of 189 separate service areas that would benefit from renewed funding with the city of Signal Hill constituting an individual service area.

After a short discussion on the specifics of the timeline for the review, Vice Mayor Lori Woods moved to approve the request for participation and a funding agreement for expected funds. Mayor Forester and Councilmember Hansen both supported the request, which passed with a 3-0 vote.

Water Operations Subcommittee City Manager Charlie Honeycutt proposed a subcommittee to analyze water service costs in Signal Hill and recommend adjustments to the current rate if necessary.

“We are looking for two councilmembers to participate on that subcommittee,” Honeycutt said.

“The committee will also include myself, the city attorney, public works director, finance director, public works management analyst, as well as a consultant that’s performing the financial analysis.”

Though Councilmembers Noll and Wilson were not present at the time of the proposal, Honeycutt noted that the two had expressed interest in serving on the commit-

tee, and the three remaining councilmembers voted in unison to approve their appointment.

Prior business Two pieces of prior business from the Nov. 3 Signal Hill City Council meeting were reintroduced for further discussion and vote on Tuesday evening.

The first was an adoption of Ordinance No. 2015-11-1480, which amends contracts with California Public Employees’ Retirement System to increase the portion of retirement funding paid by Signal Hill Police Officers’ Association members.

With no questions from council or attendees, the ordinance was quickly passed by the three sitting councilmembers.

Following, Ordinance Amendment 15-04 was authorized to repeal Chapter 13.10 of Signal Hill Municipal Code to introduce regulations that are in accordance with state expectations of water conservation. No councilmember opposed the replacement.

Introductions At the commencement of the meeting, Signal Hill Police Chief Michael Langston introduced Devin Moreno, Ian Bridges and Adrian Jimenez as the newest additions to Signal Hill’s police force. Chosen family members pinned badges on them before the new officers recited the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics to attendees of the meeting.

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“I think a lot of people didn’t understand perhaps what we plan to do here, but I think by answering each of those questions by the time we were done here, people had a better understanding,” he said.

The two main options, as of the time of the meeting, are to sell the lot on Redondo Avenue and move to a new location, or stay where it is now.

Before USPS representatives got into details about the relocation, some of those in attendance expressed frustration concerning notification about the meeting.

Although some felt the meeting was a great chance to tell those in charge of the relocation project what they thought about it, others felt that parties involved in the project did not do enough to really engage with the surrounding community.

Michael Evans, president of the

American Postal Workers Union, was not content with the process of the meeting, stating that it was run unprofessionally.

“I’ve been to a lot of these meetings,” he said. “Never have I seen this, inside the lobby of the post office, standing up where you can barely hear in the back, terrible.”

Evans said that the only notification he saw were two pieces of paper taped to the large windows of the post office facing out toward the parking lot.

“If they want to be transparent and they want the community input, they’re not going about it,” Evans said.

Others said they got word of the meeting through notices in the newspapers in the community and read officials’ newsletters.

Dean Cameron, real-estate facilities implementation specialist, spoke during the entire meeting and allowed for questions from the public.

“It appears as if the notice that was intended to go into people’s P.O.

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Signal Hill Mayor Larry Forester (center) shakes hands with Daniel Mastren, finance manager for postal services of the Los Angeles district, Tuesday, Nov. 24 during a meeting about the relocation of the 2300 Redondo Ave. post office.

them to use email to provide feedback,” she said. “We’ll gather that feedback during the open period, and we’ll send that out to the post-

master general for consideration.”

Mungo also said residents could email district5@longbeach.com to provide feedback. ✦

OPINIONS

With today being Black Friday, I suspect many of our readers will be out shopping while hoping to find great bargains. While you’re doing so, may I suggest that we all concentrate on finding the right gifts for our loved ones– not just any gifts?

Through the years, I have been given many items that were obviously part of a re-gifting program. Frankly, rather than being given a random offering from someone’s crappy gift closet, I’d like receive a hug and a promise of friendship. Those who need mental images what an inappropriate/surely to be unwanted present, consider the following: Don’t give Grandma a used mustache cup that you found at a yard sale, even if it does have flowers on it. Your 7-year-old grandson will most likely be unhappy if given a book on tax preparation, even if it once belonged to his great uncle. Mom doesn’t want another bottle of bath beads, lotion or perfume because chances are she already has several bottles of each in her own crappy gift closet just waiting to be re-gifted.

And speaking of re-gifting, if you should decide to do so, make sure that you don‘t give it back to the person who gave it to you in the first place.

In our family, we had one present-opening extravaganza several years ago where one of our relatives– I’ll call her Mary– re-gifted things to some of our young family members right in front of those who had so carefully shopped and given to Mary the Christmas before. In some cases, the gifts were re-gifted to the children of Mary’s original gift-givers. Thank goodness we all love her and found the humor in the situation.

It’s true that time is running short for holiday gift shopping, so I suggest that we keep it simple. Instead of catalogue or mall shopping, how about we spend our dollars at our local retailers and stores in our own neighborhoods?

Bixby Knolls, Signal Hill, Wrigley and California Heights stores are just chock-full of creative and thoughtful gift items. Shopping locally not only stimulates our local economy, it also assures that these hard-working shop owners will be able to stay in business to help us yet again during next year’s holiday season. Remember that restaurant gift cards make lovely presents as well.

My mom says she doesn’t want us to give her anything that smells good, no stationery, shawls, slippers or lap blankets. Instead we will concentrate on finding her some tasty gluten-free treats that she can sink her teeth into throughout the season. Knowing what a voracious reader she is, we will also look for some interesting large-print books for her to enjoy while cuddled up in her favorite heated, remote-controlled reclining chair.

For those of you who are wondering what to give to an older loved one, consider the gift of service. Whether you perform the service yourself or purchase a gift card/certificate for a massage, hair-salon visit, pedicure or the gift of a pet grooming or housekeeping, you are sure to bring a smile to the recipient.

If none of those suggestions strike your fancy, how about the gifts for your loved one’s car? Maybe an oil change, new windshield wipers and/or a run through the local detail center and car wash. As my friend Shel says, “A clean car runs better!”

Do you have some creative gift-giving ideas of your own? Please send them to me at neena@signaltribune.com; I will be happy to share them with our readers in the next week or so.

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boxes was not put in there,” Cameron said. “We do [a] notice for the people as a courtesy, and we want to make sure it’s done.”

Most who attended the meeting questioned the future of their post-office boxes and wanted to know if the numbers and addresses on the boxes would change.

Maher said that there would be no changes to the addresses and numbers on the boxes during the relocation process.

Residents who have concerns can contact those in charge of the project. According to the press release about the meeting, letters containing comments or concerns can be submitted to U.S. Postal Service, 1300 Evans Ave. Ste. 200, San Francisco, CA 94188.

Long Beach 5th District Councilmember Stacy Mungo offered the public a solution to remedy the demands for public input into the project.

“We will send out emails to anyone that attended today to allow

November 27, 2015

L E T T E R S , E M AI L S A N D WE BS I T E CO MME N T S (Un)lucky dog

Who said that life was fair? Belle had a rough start. Found in a Long Beach park, at the tender age of 5 months, and weighing three pounds, the tiny Chihuahua had suffered a serious “transverse fracture” to her front left leg, which had been broken all the way through and displaced to the side of the ankle.

She requires immediate orthopedic surgery, which will include the addition of either plates and/or pins, to avoid the less desirable option of amputation of her front leg. The surgery and ensuing care will cost in the vicinity of $2,500.

Front leg amputation or impairment is difficult in an animal that depends upon four legs to get around. The remaining front leg is eventually left with the burden of supporting the dog’s weight, strength and balance.

Belle is not a complainer. She is sweet and brave. She is appreciative of all kindness.

Please donate to give Belle a better break in life, a chance to be able to run and play, carefree, and experience the sort of “dog’s life” that includes the protection that comes with living inside of a home, eating nutritious food and giving and receiving love.

Belle needs the financial assistance for her medical care and a warm and loving home.

If you are in a position to help with either of these needs, you can make a donation [at youcaring.com/belle-the-chihuahua-473971], or if you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to: The Samuel Turner Foundation. Your donations are tax-deductible. Please specify that your donation is for “Belle.”

Mail it to: The Samuel Turner Foundation PO Box 90993 Long Beach, CA 90809-0993

Courtesy Deborah Turner

Belle was found in a Long Beach park, at 5 months old and weighing three pounds,after suffering a serious “transverse fracture” to her front left leg, which had been broken all the way through and displaced to the side of the ankle.

We will keep you updated about Belle’s progress and close the request for monetary support, after her need has been met. Please consider giving to this worthy and humane effort. No gift would be too small, and all help will be greatly appreciated. Visit Belle’s special page for other pictures, and updates, or to make a donation online.

Deborah Turner Long Beach

Minding your businesses

We all know about Black Friday through the constant media blitz coming at us from all angles. But the BKBIA is here to remind everyone (and by everyone I mean all residents of our wonderful neighborhoods) of the importance of Small Business Saturday.

We hear a lot about how “small business is the engine of our economy” and “how great it is that our neighborhood is doing so well with the shops and restaurants.”

But these statements can only really be made true by the participation and commitment of everyone to shop, dine, and/or use services of the small businesses in our districts. I understand how easy it is to be “busy” and buzz up and down the corridors, but we ask that you take the time to support and enjoy all that we have to offer right here. This is especially important this Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. We have even booked entertainment around the district, like a First Fridays Lite, to make it more lively.

Our small-business owners are truly the engine of our local economy and are wonderful people. They are here to serve and await your visit (and your dollars) on Saturday. Come out and show the rest of the city why we are the greatest and most connected of all neighborhoods.

Here are six reasons to shop in Bixby Knolls this holiday season: Connected community Shopping at local businesses

gives neighbors a chance to connect with each other.

Personalized, hands-on and noteworthy customer service This passion for the work can be seen in all of our local businesses, their owners and staff. While every business is different, what also makes customer care among small businesses more valuable is just that– being different.

Investment in your community Local businesses are owned by people who live here, work here and are invested in the community with much more than just their dollars.

Sustainability and pride Shopping locally is the best way to show pride in your city and help protect the businesses that make our city unique.

Support nonprofits Local businesses support good work in our community. Nonprofits receive more financial support from local, small businesses than large ones.

Discover interesting things and people Find new products, meet vendors, try a new eatery or explore a new street-art installation. Local business owners and their staff are the insiders to a neighborhood and market. Ask them questions, and you’ll be surprised what you discover!

Blair Cohn Executive director Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association

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LBPD checkpoint results in four arrests The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) traffic section conducted a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 7pm to 3am at Ocean Boulevard and Cherry Avenue.

During the operation, 521 vehicles were screened, six field sobriety tests were performed, three DUI-alcohol suspects were arrested, one driver was arrested for a traffic warrant, 12 drivers were cited or arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with suspended/revoked license and 10 citations were issued for unsafe driving.

The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The LBPD will conduct another DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Dec. 19, according to police.

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AROUND TOWN QUITE A LOT OF TREES What Christmas tree lot sale Who Hosted by the Youth Center in Alamitos When Saturday, Nov. 28 to Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 9am to 9pm on weekends, and noon to 9pm on weekdays Where Ganahl Lumber parking lot, 10742 Los Alamitos Blvd.

More Info The 18th annual sale will offer a selection of four different trees, including the Noble, Nordman Fir, Grand Fir and Douglas Fir. The event is a fundraiser for the Youth Center in Alamitos. Free hot cocoa or apple cider will be available, and children will receive free coloring books, crayons and candy canes. Call (562) 493-4043.

EGGS WITH THE ELKS What Monthly breakfast Who Hosted by the Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge When: Sunday, Nov. 29 from 8am to 11:30am Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.

More Info Breakfast will be open to the public at $6.50 per person. The meal includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, fruit, Belgian waffles, orange juice and coffee. Email jimgun11@gmail.com .

ON A MISSION What Historic Mission Inn trip Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Historical Society When Monday, Nov. 30 from 1:30pm to 9:30pm Where Meet at Signal Hill City Library, 1770 Hill St. More Info The trip to the Historic Mission Inn includes a historic tour and dinner. The Festival of Lights display will be on exhibit with over 4 million lights and other Christmas items displayed. Cost to attend the trip is $55 for members and $65 for non-members. Bus transportation is provided at no cost but is limited to 40 guests.

For reservations, call Sylvia Hopper at (562) 597-4220.

THE OLD COLLEGE TRY What Community forum Who Presented by Long Beach City College When Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 6:30pm to 8pm Where Bret Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. More Info The “Discover LBCC” workshop will be an informal and informational event for the community to become more familiar with classes, resources, programs and services offered at LBCC. College President Eloy Ortiz Oakley will give a short presentation, and LBCC staff will be on-hand to assist residents with their questions on enrollment, degree and transfer programs, job training, small-business programs, scholarships, financial aid and job opportunities at LBCC. Light refreshments and opportunity prizes will be offered. Call(562) 938-4353.

CENTER OF ATTENTION What Town hall meeting Who Presented by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews When Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6pm Where Gamboa Theatre in MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St. More Info The town hall meeting will focus on the Long Beach Civic Center that the Long Beach City Council approved in 2014. The event is free and open to the public. Call (562) 570-6816.

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

BUS BUSINESS What Community meeting Who Presented by Long Beach Transit When Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10am to noon Where International Elementary School, 700 Locust Ave., in the auditorium More Info In February 2016, Long Beach Transit plans to implement a restructuring of the passport route, the complimentary circulator operating in the downtown Long Beach business districts and along the waterfront.

The restructuring aims to increase ridership, better connect popular destinations and contribute to the success of the local economy. The community is invited

to attend the meeting regarding the restructuring of the route. Spanish translation will be available. Call (562) 591-2301.

O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL What Breakfast in Bethlehem event Who Hosted by California Heights United Methodist Church When Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10am to noon Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave. More Info The Christmas event will feature crafts, games, the nativity and activities for children of all ages. Admission is free, but canned-food donation to the Broken Loaf Food Pantry is suggested. Visit calheightsumc.org .

HERE WE COME A-WASSAILING What Wassail celebration Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women Long Beach When Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10am to noon Where Home of member Deloris Mayuga More Info This year’s celebration will feature a wassail drink traditionally prepared by member Barbara Gleason along with refreshments and snacks. Reservations are not needed for the event. Call (562) 438-0597 for an address.

A SWEET AFFAIR What Community Christmas decorating and lighting Who Presented by the Country Club Manor Association and City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine When Saturday, Dec. 5 from 3pm to 5pm Where Scherer Park, 4891 Atlantic Ave. More Info The event will feature decorating, caroling, arts and crafts, a kids photo booth with Santa and free hot chocolate, ice cream and coffee. Call (626) 8188920.

SHOP FOR A GOOD CAUSE What Christmas market event Who Hosted by the California Heights United Methodist Church When Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11am to 12:30pm Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave. More Info The church will host an “Alternative Christmas Market” that provides an opportunity to buy handcrafted items such as clothing, home decor, ornaments, cards, handbags, toys, jewelry and more from international nonprofit cooperatives. Pigs in a blanket, ice cream floats, and homemade pies will also be available for purchase to benefit Heifer Project, a nonprofit seeking to eliminate poverty. Call (562) 595-1996.

What Victorian Christmas celebration Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage When Sunday, Dec. 6 from noon to 4pm Where Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle More Info The event will be a Christmas celebration that will have crafts for children, a garden boutique and refreshments. Santa Claus and the South Coast Chorale singers will also be in attendance. Call (562) 437-2890.

LIKE GOOD NEIGHBORS What Potluck party Who Hosted by the Signal Hill North Neighborhood Association When Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 7pm to 8:30pm Where 3255 Cerritos Ave. More Info The event will include a recap of the Signal Hill North Neighborhood Association’s past year and look forward of what’s to come. Bring a food dish to share. A raffle prize will be included, as well. Call (562) 201-6034.

GATHER ‘ROUND What Christmas pageant event Who Presented by Long Beach churches When Friday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec 13 from 7:30pm to 9pm Where 5500 block of Wardlow Road between Bellflower Boulevard and Woodruff Avenue More Info Community churches will gather to host an event that will feature a candlelit outdoor walk and live performances. The performances and the refreshments will be free. Call(562) 421-1721.

FA-LA-LA-LA-LA What Christmas performance and choir Who Presented by the Friends of Music, a group of members from California Heights United Methodist Church and the greater Long Beach community When Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3pm Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave. More Info The event will feature the Christmas portion

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The tale of Charlie Brown’s quest to rekindle his Christmas spirit has been a seasonal television favorite since it premiered December 9, 1965, on CBS. With its lively jazz soundtrack by Grammy-winning pianist and jazz musician Vince Guaraldi, impeccable child cast and charming animation style, it’s no wonder the special has stood the test of time.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” producer Lee Mendelson once explained why: “Charlie Brown’s message, decrying the commercialization of Christmas, is even more relevant today than it was in 1965.”

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HolidayTV | Favorite Christmas Episodes

Our favorite Christmas episodes

by Cassie Dresch

Christmas is a time for family, and don’t get me wrong, family is fantastic. Sometimes, though, you need a break from all the action (read: drama), and what better way to do that than turn on the tube and binge watch some of the best holiday episodes TV has to offer. This list should help get you started.

I Love Lucy — “I Love Lucy Christmas Special” Originally aired: Dec. 24, 1956

CBS has been spoiling us of late, re-airing this Christmas classic (in full color!) — and with good reason. With Lucy (Lucille Ball), Ricky (Desi Arnaz), Ethel (Vivian Vance) and Fred (William Frawley) telling stories while trimming the Christmas tree, it seems almost absurd that it’s been neglected by broadcasters for years.

Call the Midwife — 2014 Holiday Special Originally aired: Dec. 25, 2014

As with many BBC imports, this series features a yearly Christmas special, and the 2014 episode proves to be an important part of the show’s overall story. The special marks the first episode without Jessica Raine, who played series protagonist Jenny, and it also marks the first time in three seasons that Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave appears on screen (she narrates the series as “Mature Jenny”).

Doctor Who — All of the Christmas specials Originally aired: Dec. 25, 2005-present

The long-awaited revival of “Doctor Who” came to fruition in 2005, and with it came a new tradition: Christmas specials. The “Doctor Who” Christmas specials are more than just jolly Yuletide episodes — they’re important plot devices. Often, the specials introduce a new companion or even a new Doctor.

Seinfeld — “The Strike” Originally aired: Dec. 18, 1997

Festivus, an alternate to Christmas observed on Dec. 23, was introduced in this episode and has its own traditions — a plain aluminum Festivus pole, the airing of grievances and feats of strength. Festivus may seem like a nice work of fiction for a TV show, but the holiday is actually based on real events. Author Daniel O’Keefe — whose son, Dan, wrote for “Seinfeld” — invented and celebrated it with his family as early as 1966.

The X-Files — “How the Ghosts Stole Christmas” Originally aired: Dec. 13, 1998

Ed Asner and Lily Tomlin join David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in this Christmas-themed installment, and the four of them are the only people to appear on screen in the entire episode. Asner and Tomlin play two ghosts who are trapped in their home after following through on a suicide pact, and are bent on luring other couples to a similar fate. Mulder (Duchovny) and Scully (Anderson) investigate the house on Christmas Eve, kicking off a spooky Christmas adventure.

The West Wing — “In Excelsius Deo” Originally aired: Dec. 15, 1999

In the darkest storyline of this Christmas-themed episode, Toby (Richard Schiff ) has discovered that a homeless Korean War veteran has died wearing a coat Toby donated to Goodwill. In the final, emotional scene, underscored by a choir singing “Little Drummer Boy,” Toby, Mrs. Landingham (Kathryn Joosten) and the dead man’s brother attend his funeral in Arlington National Cemetery. Writers Aaron Sorkin and Rick Cleveland brought home Emmys because of this episode.

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Friday, November 27 Noon (HALL) Movie “Window Wonderland” (2013) Chyler Leigh. As the Christmas season approaches, a woman vies for the position of head window designer.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Northpole” (2014) Tiffani Thiessen. A boy is called upon to save the Northpole and help his mom believe in holiday magic.

3:15 p.m.

(TBS) The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf ’s Story Scout elves help Santa Claus determine who to put on the ‘naughty’ and ‘nice’ lists.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “12 Gifts of Christmas” (2015) Katrina Law. Anna is hired to become a personal shopper for Marc, an uptight corporate executive.

(LIFE) Movie “Love at the Christmas Table” (2012) Danica McKeller. Two friends who spend Christmas together realize they are meant to be together.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Royal Christmas” (2014) Lacey Chabert. Prince Leopold, who has no intention of marrying royalty, falls in love with Emily.

(TBS) Movie “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple struggles to spend Christmas with all four of their divorced parents.

7 p.m. (NICK) Movie “Santa Hunters” (2014) A boy heads out on a mission to prove Santa is real.

8 p.m. (ABC) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Kris Kringle overcomes an evil ruler and delivers toys to children all over the world.

(CW) Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer On Christmas Eve, a boy sets out to find his grandmother who mysteriously disappeared.

(LIFE) Movie “Dear Santa” (2011) Amy Acker. A young woman finds a letter from a girl asking for a new wife for her dad.

(TBS) Movie “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple struggles to spend Christmas with all four of their divorced parents.

9 p.m. (CW) Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special Po is caught between family traditions and warrior duties when he hosts the Winter Feast.

9:30 p.m. (CW) Merry Madagascar Santa and his reindeer crash into Madagascar and the animals need to save Christmas.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Princess for Christmas” (2011) Katie McGrath.

A young woman falls for a dashing prince when she visits England for Christmas.

(LIFE) Movie “All About Christmas Eve” (2012) Haylie Duff. A party planner needs to choose between a vacation and a huge event.

Saturday, November 28 Noon (HALL) Movie “Once Upon a Holiday” (2015) Briana Evigan. A royal princess runs off from her obligations for awhile to see how the other half lives.

(LIFE) Movie “Kristin’s Christmas Past” (2013) Shiri Appleby. A woman wakes up Christmas morning, seventeen years into her past.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Merry Matrimony” (2015) Jessica Lowndes. An advertising executive lands her dream assignment; but is paired with her ex boyfriend.

(LIFE) Movie “A Nanny for Christmas” (2010) Dean Cain. An advertising executive loses her job at a powerful firm just before the holidays.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “I’m Not Ready for Christmas” (2015) Alicia Witt.

A woman’s world is turned upside down when she suddenly finds that she can no longer lie.

(LIFE) Movie “Home by Christmas” (2006) Linda Hamilton. When a woman’s perfect life is shattered, she struggles to create a new life for herself.

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4:30 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Christmas Story 2” (2012) Daniel Stern. Its five years later and Ralphie is eyeing a car, but trouble seems to be following him.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Under Wraps” (2014) Candace Cameron-Bure. A woman loses her job and beau on the same day and reluctantly accepts a job in Alaska.

(LIFE) Movie “Twelve Men of Christmas” (2009) Kristin Chenoweth. A high-powered New York public relations executive finds love in a small town in Montana.

(NICK) Movie “Santa Hunters” (2014) A boy heads out on a mission to prove Santa is real.

8 p.m. (CBS) Frosty the Snowman Pursued by a greedy magician and rising temperatures, Frosty sets off for the North Pole.

(DISN) Movie “Jingle All the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

A father frantically searches for a last-minute Christmas gift for his son.

(HALL) Movie “A Christmas Detour” (2015) Candace Cameron Bure. Two NYC bound travelers find themselves linked when a storm waylays their flight.

(LIFE) Movie “A Gift Wrapped Christmas” (2015) Meredith Hagner. A personal shopper makes it her mission to get one of her clients into the holiday spirit.

8:30 p.m. (CBS) Frosty Returns A little girl tries to keep Frosty from melting when a snow-removing spray is invented.

9 p.m. (CBS) The Story of Santa Claus A toymaker and his wife are evicted from their small shop by their heartless landlord.

(FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Confident and daring bakers compete to prove their holiday cookie-making skills.

10 p.m. (FOOD) Outrageous Christmas Tune in for some outrageous Christmas creations, like a 1,000 pound cake.

(HALL) Movie “Let It Snow” (2013) An executive is conflicted when she is sent to turn a charming lodge into a modern resort.

(LIFE) Movie “Christmas in the City” (2013) John Prescott. A woman tries to bring out the true meaning of Christmas before it’s too late.

(TBS) Movie “Surviving Christmas” (2004) Ben Affleck. A lonely, wealthy executive pays a family to let him spend Christmas with them.

7 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Perfect Christmas List” (2014) Ellen Hollman. A woman attempts to repair her daughter and granddaughter’s strained relationship.

(LIFE) Movie “A Gift Wrapped Christmas” (2015) Meredith Hagner. A personal shopper makes it her mission to get one of her clients into the holiday spirit.

8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Angel of Christmas” (2015) Jennifer Finnigan.

Susan gets her first big break to write a headline story about a carved wooden angel.

(NICK) Movie “Santa Hunters” (2014) A boy heads out on a mission to prove Santa is real.

(TBS) Movie “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple struggles to spend Christmas with all four of their divorced parents.

8:30 p.m. (FOX) Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Sid travels to the North Pole after Manny convinces him he is on Santa’s naughty list.

9 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Prince for Christmas” (2015) Viva Bianca. A charming European prince steals away incognito to the U.S. in search of true love.

(LIFE) Movie “The Christmas Gift” (2015) Michelle Trachtenberg.

A young journalist searches for the person who sent her a Secret Santa gift as a child.

10 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Jingle All the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

A father frantically searches for a last-minute Christmas gift for his son.

(TBS) Movie “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple struggles to spend Christmas with all four of their divorced parents.

Sunday, November 29

3:30 p.m. (FOOD) Giada’s Holiday Handbook Giada hosts a cocktail-style Thanksgiving celebration.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Naughty or Nice” (2012) Hilarie Burton. A young woman receives a book that reveals the good and bad about everyone in her life.

5 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Jingle All the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

A father frantically searches for a last-minute Christmas gift for his son.

7 p.m. (FAM) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (2009) Voices of Jim Carrey.

Spirits visit Ebenezer Scrooge and show him the errors of his ways by revisiting his life.

7:45 p.m. (TOON) Long Live the Royals 8 p.m. (ABC) It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown A retrospective in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the beloved animated tale.

(HALL) Movie “Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle” (2009) James Van Der Beek. Mrs. Merkle, a nanny, changes the lives of a father and his six-year-old twins.

9 p.m. (ABC) A Charlie Brown Christmas Charlie Brown and his Peanut pal, Linus, search for the true meaning of Christmas.

(FAM) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) Voices of Tom Hanks. A doubting little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

(FOOD) Cake Wars: Christmas The teams must bring worldfamous Christmas songs to life in a huge edible creation.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “12 Gifts of Christmas” (2015) Katrina Law. Anna is hired to become a personal shopper for Marc, an uptight corporate executive.

Noon (HALL) Movie “Let It Snow” (2013) An executive is conflicted when she is sent to turn a charming lodge into a modern resort.

1 p.m. (ION) Movie “Christmas Town” (2008) Nicole De Boer. A single mother visits her father for the holidays and learns he’s not what she remembers.

(LIFE) Movie “The Christmas Hope” (2009) Madeleine Stowe. A social worker, whose marriage is shaky, takes in a five-year-old over the holidays.

2 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Christmas Story 2” (2012) Daniel Stern. Its five years later and Ralphie is eyeing a car, but trouble seems to be following him.

(HALL) Movie “A Christmas Detour” (2015) Candace Cameron Bure. Two NYC bound travelers find themselves linked when a storm waylays their flight.

3 p.m. (ION) Movie “Twelve Wishes for Christmas” (2011) Elisa Donovan. When a mysterious lady grants a woman wishes, she must set things right after the fallout.

(LIFE) Movie “The Santa Con” (2014) Barry Watson. A small-time con man is ordered to take a job as a store Santa during the holidays.

3:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Prancer” (1989) Sam Elliott. A girl finds an injured reindeer and decides to nurse it until she can return it to Santa.

5 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “All About Christmas Eve” (2012) Haylie Duff. A party planner needs to choose between a vacation and a huge event.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Northpole” (2014) Tiffani Thiessen. A boy is called upon to save the Northpole and help his mom believe in holiday magic.

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Monday, November 30 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Catch a Christmas Star” (2013) Shannon Elizabeth. A pop star reunites with her first love, but the pressures of fame could tear them apart.

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(LIFE) Movie “Twelve Wishes for Christmas” (2011) Elisa Donovan. When a mysterious lady grants a woman wishes, she must set things right after the fallout.

Midnight (FOOD) Cake Wars: Christmas The teams must bring worldfamous Christmas songs to life in a huge edible creation.

Tuesday, December 1 1 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” (1999) Wayne Allwine. Donald Duck and his nephews wish for Christmas every day.

Goofy shows Christmas spirit.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle” (2009) James Van Der Beek. Mrs. Merkle, a nanny, changes the lives of a father and his six-year-old twins.

(HBO) Movie “Black Nativity” (2013) Forest Whitaker. A Baltimore teen travels to New York City to spend Christmas with his estranged family.

2:30 p.m. (FAM) The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The story of how Santa Claus grew up and devoted his life to making children happy.

3:30 p.m. (FAM) Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The children build Frosty a companion out of snow after noticing how sad he has become.

4 p.m. (FAM) Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July During a July vacation, Rudolph and Frosty find themselves in danger.

(HALL) Movie “Debbie Macomber’s Call Me Mrs. Miracle” (2010) Doris Roberts. Mrs. Miracle, a magical lady, turns the lives of a group of New Yorkers upside down.

6 p.m. (FAM) The Year Without a Santa Claus Santa decides to take time off because he feels people have lost the spirit of Christmas.

(HALL) Movie “Angel of Christmas” (2015) Jennifer Finnigan.

Susan gets her first big break to write a headline story about a carved wooden angel.

7 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) Voices of Tom Hanks. A doubting little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve. 8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Christmas With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Allen.

Luther and Nora Krank scramble to create the perfect Christmas for their daughter.

(CBS) Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer A young reindeer and an elf search for a home where they will be accepted as they are.

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(LIFE) Movie “A Gift Wrapped Christmas” (2015) Meredith Hagner. A personal shopper makes it her mission to get one of her clients into the holiday spirit.

9 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) Jim Carrey. The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville.

10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Christmas With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Allen.

Luther and Nora Krank scramble to create the perfect Christmas for their daughter.

(TBN) God Came Near Based on Max Lucado’s beloved book, God Came Near.

8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place.

9 p.m. (NBC) How the Grinch Stole Christmas A Grinch steals everything Christmas from the Whos so they can’t celebrate the holiday.

9:30 p.m. (NBC) Saturday Night Live Christmas A compilation of fanfavorite holiday sketches.

10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Jingle All the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

A father frantically searches for a last-minute Christmas gift for his son.

(HALL) Movie “Matchmaker Santa” (2012) Lacey Chabert. A mysterious Santa strands a baker and her boyfriend’s best friend in a small town.

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Thursday, December 3

12:30 p.m. (FAM) A Miser Brothers Christmas It’s up to brothers Heat Miser and Snow Miser to come together and help save Christmas.

1:30 p.m. (FAM) Jack Frost Jack Frost wants to leave his North Pole existence and become human.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Royal Christmas” (2014) Lacey Chabert. Prince Leopold, who has no intention of marrying royalty, falls in love with Emily.

2:30 p.m. (FAM) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must find Happy, the missing baby new year, before midnight on New Year’s Eve. 6 p.m. (FAM) Movie “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) Jim Carrey. A Grinch plans on stealing Christmas from the residents of Whoville, who love Christmas.

(FOOD) Outrageous Christmas Tune in for some outrageous Christmas creations, like a 1,000 pound cake.

(HALL) Movie “12 Gifts of Christmas” (2015) Katrina Law. Anna is hired to become a personal shopper for Marc, an uptight corporate executive.

8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Jingle All the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

A father frantically searches for a last-minute Christmas gift for his son.

(HALL) Movie “Northpole” (2014) Tiffani Thiessen. A boy is called upon to save the Northpole and help his mom believe in holiday magic.

(LIFE) Movie “The Christmas Gift” (2015) Michelle Trachtenberg. A young journalist searches for the person who sent her a Secret Santa gift as a child.

(NBC) Christmas in Rockefeller Center The arrival of the holidays wouldn’t be complete without the lighting of the famous tree.

1:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “All I Want for Christmas” (1991) Jamey Sheridan. A divorced couple’s two children scheme to get them back together for Christmas.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Let It Snow” (2013) An executive is conflicted when she is sent to turn a charming lodge into a modern resort.

6 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place.

8 p.m. (ABC) Toy Story That Time Forgot Trixie the triceratops helps the gang to return to Bonnie’s room.

(AMC) Movie “A Dennis the Menace Christmas” (2007) Maxwell Perry Cotton. Dennis the Menace tries to make amends with his neighbor, Mr. Wilson.

(HALL) Movie “Angel of Christmas” (2015) Jennifer Finnigan. Susan gets her first big break to write a headline story about a carved wooden angel.

8:15 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Fred Claus” (2007) Paul Giamatti. Santa bails his criminal brother out of jail and brings him to the North Pole.

8:30 p.m. (ABC) Shrek the Halls Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss In Boots and all their fairytale buddies celebrate Christmas.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Merry Matrimony” (2015) Jessica Lowndes. An advertising executive lands her dream assignment; but is paired with her ex boyfriend.

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hristmas in D.C. » One of the best parts about Christmas — in my opinion at least — is decorating your home for the holidays. From trimming a tree to draping garlands on the banister to hanging stockings on the mantle, there’s so much that can be done to spruce up any house for the Yuletide season.

Even the White House gets in on the bedecking bonanza, and every December, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue transforms into a holiday wonderland, adorned in glittery tinsel and trinkets. This year is no exception, and viewers can get a glimpse of the efforts that go into decorating the White House when “White House Christmas 2015” airs Sunday, Dec. 13, on HGTV. The Scripps Networks cabler has hosted the holiday special each year since 1998, and takes viewers behind the scenes to see the designers, volunteers and White House staff bring to life a special, meaningful Christmas theme selected by the first lady. Interior designer and HGTV star Genevieve Gorder returns yet again to host the festive special, lending her charm and keen design sense to the event.

The theme tradition was first started in 1961 by Jackie Kennedy, who trimmed the official White House Christmas tree in a “Nutcracker Suite” ballet theme. Subsequent first ladies continued the practice, and over the years, some merry motifs have included Rosalynn Carter’s “Antique Toy” theme in 1978, Barbara Bush’s “Family Literacy” theme in 1989, Laura Bush’s “Home for the Holidays” theme in 2001 and Michelle Obama’s “Gift of the American Spirit” theme in 2010.

A full plate » Paper plates can be more than just something you eat off of. There’s so much potential in the pulpy discs, especially as the holiday season rolls around.

So, what better way than to get the whole family involved in the Yuletide spirit (kids and grandkids, too!) than to gather around the dinner table and get crafty. Scissors, glue and colored pencils or markers are the only staples you’ll really need to get started on your creations, but you can also use cotton balls, pipe cleaners and construction paper to add

some flair to the designs. it become the popular dirge it How about cutting out the is today? center of a plate, coloring it To explore this, we have green and gluing alternating to go back to 18th-century red and white pompoms? Now Scotland. Poet Robert Burns you have a lovely wreath! first sent the song to his friend, Or color a plate brown, cut Mrs. Frances Dunlop, in 1788 out some ears and antlers from after hearing an old man from construction paper and glue Ayrshire sing it. In 1796, “Auld a bright red pompom in the Lang Syne” was finally brought center. Draw on some eyes to public attention when it and a big smile and you’ve was printed in the book Scots got Rudolph the Red-Nosed Musical Museum by James Reindeer!

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Project5_Layout 1 11/25/14 The possibilities are endless It wasn’t until 1929 that Cawhen you use your imaginanadian bandleader Guy Lomtion, and this activity is a great bardo popularized the song at way to get the whole family a New Year’s Eve party at the together for some fun quality Roosevelt Hotel in New York time.

City. He had heard the song Not forgot » We sing it sung by Scottish immigrants every year as the clock strikes in his hometown of London, midnight and the ball drops Ontario, and played it with in Times Square, ushering in a his dance band, Guy Lombarnew 365 days. It’s a classic song do and His Royal Canadians, that most everyone seems to birthing what has become a know, even if they don’t quite New Year’s tradition. know all of the proper words.

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lamenting the over-commercialization of Christmas. When he seeks advice from Lucy, she suggests that he direct the local Christmas play to bolster his holiday spirit and he agrees.

What follows is a heartwarming tale in which Charlie struggles to control his boisterous cast before seeking out a tree to set the mood for the pageant.

In true Charlie Brown fashion, his peers ridicule his choice and Charlie implores someone to tell him what Christmas is all about. Linus then reminds everyone of the true meaning of Christmas by reciting a passage from the Gospel of Luke, recounting how angels joyfully announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds.

Charlie Brown creator Charles M. Schulz was the one who insisted that Linus read the passage from the Bible, even though Mendelson and director Bill Melendez reportedly wanted to shy away from such a display, believing that religion was too controversial a subject for a TV Christmas special. In fact, network executives were convinced that the program would be a disaster because of its simple animation, lack of laugh track and cast of child actors. Schulz insisted on his vision, however, and the program struck a chord with viewers and critics. Network execs quickly changed their tune after the program’s premiere, which attracted almost half of TV viewers that night.

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ly remastered version of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” this holiday season, Bell steaps up to host a retrospective special honoring the Christmas classic. In “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown,” she welcomes celebrities andmusical guests who share their most cherished “A Charlie Brown Christmas” moments. The one-hour spectacular also features live performances of some classic Guaraldi scores and some new tunes, such as Kristen Chenoweth (“Pushing Daisies”) singing a rendition of “Happiness” from the “Peanuts” Broadway hit and Matthew Morrison (“Glee”) performing an original song entitled “Just Like Me.” Some of the other artists scheduled to lend their vocal talents to the special include Sarah McLachlan, Pentatonix, Boyz II Men, The All-American Boys Chorus and David Benoit.

“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone,” Schulz once famously said. The legendary cartoonist’s “little something” has inspired countless people, young and old, to hold the true meaning of the season in their hearts for 50 years now. “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” herald this Yuletide season in a very special way. Don’t miss the star-studded tribute and the iconic special when they first air Monday, Nov. 30. The two specials will both be rebroadcast on Christmas Eve. ✦

‘Chill’ event at the Queen Mary Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

The So Cal weather wasn’t feeling very “chilly” when my friend Jenn and I were handed large, thick parkas to don before entering The Ice Kingdom at the ‘Chill’ attraction on Friday, Nov. 20. We both kind of scoffed at the idea of wearing a big coat, considering we both were a bit warmed up from walking around the event at the Queen Mary.

But, once we opened the doors and made our way into the giant dome that once housed the legendary Spruce Goose, we were surrounded by huge sculptures made of over two million pounds of ice– and those parkas went on.

Temperatures inside the dome drop to 9 degrees, ac-

cording to the event’s organizers. It’s understandable that it would need to be so cold, considering some of the larger-than-life ice creations reach higher than two stories tall. The sculptures tell the story of Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.

However, the 13,000-square-foot exhibit is not the only feature of Chill, which also boasts an ice-skating rink, a carousel, a walk-through maze, a giant rocking horse, an ice bar for adults, paintball and ice slides.

Some of these activities require an additional payment, but your ticket does give you access to the ship itself and a screening of The Polar Express 4-D Experience in the new Queen Mary 4-D Theater.

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TST5052 / 2015 277007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: EAST LONG BEACH CURVES, 6536 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90815. Registrants: 1. ROSE MARIE J. GREEN, 2.

ROBERT E. GREEN, 2945 Ladoga Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Robert E. Green. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on October 29, 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: November 6, 13, 20,27, 2015.

TST4961 / Case No. TS018733.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 Compton Blvd., Comptin, CA 90220.PETITION OF Blake F. Tufele. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: BLAKE FOTUONUUTAUA-MANAI TUFELE, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: BLAKE FOTUONUUTAUA-MANAI TUFELE, to Proposed Name: BLAKE FOTUONUUTAUA 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: January 11, 2016; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. SCB. 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: November 13, 20, 27, & December 4, 2015. William Barry, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: November 9, 2015

TST5056 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/06/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Wesley McEldoon, A Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 05/24/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1211912 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 12/10/2015 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 574,584.06 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3315 Falcon Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 A.P.N.: 7148-018-034 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the

PUBLIC NOTICES property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 574,584.06. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site HYPERLINK “http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx”http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-03178-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the

Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 29, 2015 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 TST5058 / 2015 287318 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: PATRICIA’S RESTAURANT, 3626 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: DAVID SANCHEZ, 3626 Atlantic 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: David Sanchez. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on May 4, 2001.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on November 10, 2015. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: November 13, 20,27, & December 4, 2015.

TST5059 / 2015 262495 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: LSB ENTERPRISES, 3722 Cedar Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: LUIS LINARES, 3722 Cedar 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: Luis Linares. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on October 14, 2015.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: November 13, 20,27, & December 4, 2015 TST5060 / Case No. MD046589 SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: TONYA NATALIA TAUFA BLACKLAWS STEPHENSON You are being sued.

PETITIONER’S NAME IS: TEDRICK TYRONE STEPHENSON CASE NUMBER: md046589 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Formal Written Response to

CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK 6500 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255 TST 5066 NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, CA, will receive sealed BIDs until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the City Clerk’s Office for “Graffiti Removal and Bus Stop Maintenance Services” in the City of Huntington Park, CA. The completed Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained only at the City of Huntington Park Engineering Department, 6500 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255: or email Janie Pichardo at jpichardo@ hpca.gov

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799 TST 5068 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Ordinance No. 2015-11-1481 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, November 3, 2015 and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, November 24, 2015. A summary of the ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 15-04 REPEALING CHAPTER 13.10 OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPLACING IT WITH REVISED STATE MANDATED WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS LIMITING TURF AND IMPROVING IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 15-02 AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE STANDARDS TO PROMOTE TURF REPLACEMENT IN EXISTING DEVELOPMENT 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 November 27, 2015. Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on November 25, 2015.

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the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and cost. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 42011 4TH STREET WEST LANCASTER, CA 93534 NORTH DISTRICT Dated: October 02, 2015 Order For Publication Summons Dated: October 02, 2015 Robert J. Palazzol, Judge of the Superior Court Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer Published in the Signal Tribune Newspaper: November 20, 27, & December 4, 11, 2015

TST5062 / 2015 285496

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 6TH AND DETROIT, 3126 Karen Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808. Registrant: MICHELLE QAZI, 3126 Karen Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Michelle Qazi. The registrant has 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 November 9, 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: November 20,27, & December 4, 11, 2015.

TST5061/ 2015284714 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ANGKORIAN DESIGNS, 625 E.

Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90806.

Registrant: NANCY OUN, 2284 Elm Ave. Apt. 4, Long Beach, CA 90806. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Nancy Oun. 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 November 6, 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: November 20,27, & December 4, 11, 2015.

TST5064 / 2015 289223 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MANNA ROWING, 3990 Gardenia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: JAMES DAVID MORGAN II, 3990 Gardenia 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: James David Morgan II. 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 November 13, 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: November 27, & December 4, 11, 18, 2015.

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799 TST 5069 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

Ordinance No. 2015-11-1482 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, November 24, 2015. A summary of the ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, APPROVING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 15-05 ADDING CHAPTER 18.13 FINANCE AND CONVEYANCE MAPS TO THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE CONSISTENT WITH THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT 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 November 27, 2015. Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on November 25, 2015.

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799 TST 5067 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Ordinance No. 2015-11-1480 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, November 3, 2015 and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, November 24, 2015. A summary of the ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM PERTAINING TO THE ADDITION OF SECTION 20516 FOR 3%@50 AND 3%@55 SIGNAL HILL POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION MEMBERS 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 November 27, 2015. Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on November 25, 2015.

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November 27, 2015 TST5065 / 2015 298563 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SEREY SOPHORN, 2418 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90804. Registrant: MILLEENA SONG, 12549 Rose St., Cerritos, CA 90703. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Milleena Song. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed here-

in. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on February 2, 2008. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on November 24, 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 feder-

al, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: November 27, & December 4, 11, 18, 2015.

TST5063 / 2015 297066 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: VACATION CONNECTION, 20224 State Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703. Registrant: T. A. 2000, INC., 20224 State Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703. This business is conducted by: a

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Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Kathleen Angell, 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 November 23, 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.

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The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: November 27, & December 4, 11, 18, 2015.

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

Thursday, Nov. 19 12:46am Battery 300 block E. Columbia St. 5:05am Non-injury hit-and-run Pacific Ave./W. 31st St. 10:04am Battery 2700 block Pacific Ave. 3pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 100 block E. Willow St. 10:20pm DUI 2200 block Lime Ave. (suspect taken into custody) Friday, Nov. 20 1:36am

9:23am Auto burglary W. Burnett St./Eucalyptus Ave.

Battery 2100 block Pasadena Ave. 10am Auto burglary 4400 block Gundry Ave.

1:35pm Auto burglary 1800 block Oregon Ave.

2:51pm Battery 300 block W. 23rd St. 7pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 300 block W. Hill St.

gon Ave. 3:59pm Battery Long Beach Blvd./E. 20th St. 4:17pm Non-injury hit-and-run E. Wardlow Rd./Long Beach Blvd.

2:33pm Battery 3600 block Maine Ave.

4:23pm DUI- causing injury Long Beach Blvd./E. Spring St. (suspect taken into custody)

Sunday, Nov. 22 5:25am Grand theft- property 900 block E. 33rd St.

9:31am Non-injury hit-and-run 500 block E. Wardlow Rd. 1:28pm Grand theft- property 3500 block Elm Ave.

9:53pm Rape 3500 block E. PCH

3:55pm Robbery- commercial 100 block E. Willow St.

Monday, Nov. 23 2:27pm Lewd act with child 900 block Nevada St.

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11:23pm Assault- not firearm 200 block E. Hill St.

4:52pm Auto burglary 1900 block Oregon Ave.

11:30pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 4500 block California Ave.

5:15pm Grand theft- property 4000 block Cherry Ave.

Saturday, Nov. 21 1am Grand theft- motor vehicle E. Roosevelt Rd./Myrtle Ave.

5:49pm Non-injury hit-and-run 2900 block Magnolia Ave.

4:28am Residential burglary 2800 block Pacific Ave.

4:48pm Auto burglary 2400 block Cedar Ave.

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6:12pm Battery E. PCH/Lemon Ave.

10:28pm Assault- not firearm Pacific Ave./E. PCH

8:15pm Residential burglary Gundry Ave./E. PCH

Monday, Nov. 23 3:29am Auto burglary 3400 block Long Beach blvd.

8:09am Non-injury hit-and-run E. 35th St./Atlantic Ave. 9:16am Battery E. 36th St./Long Beach Blvd.

Friday, Nov. 20 11:55am Auto burglary 700 block E. Spring St.

2:58pm Auto burglary 2600 block Myrtle Ave. 4pm Grand theft- property 900 block Las Brisas Way

1:58pm Residential burglary 400 block W. 31st St.

Saturday, Nov. 21 2:40am Residential burglary 2800 block E. PCH

5:38pm Battery 100 block W. PCH

1:58pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2800 block Gardena Ave.

6:39pm Auto burglary 3100 block Locust Ave.

3:30pm Grand theft- animal 700 block E. Spring St. (suspect taken into custody)

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November 27, 2015

Life

Imitating Cory Bilicko

Blood Brothers One of the vendors to whom I gravitated at this year’s Patchwork Indie Arts & Crafts Festival in Long Beach were the Te brothers, who make horror- and sci-fi-related tee shirts, as well as other merchandise such as coffee mugs and buttons.

The rich, saturated colors of their designs– especially against black backgrounds– immediately grabbed my eye, and their reappropriation of popular characters from movies and TV shows such as Star Wars, Friday the 13th and The Walking Dead drew me in closer.

One of their signatures seems to be the mashing up of these fictional people and creatures with other, more innocuous, beings, such as the Hello Kitty cat, Nintendo’s Mario Brothers or the Dodgers baseball team. For example, one design has transformed Hello Kitty into “Hello Zomby”– just as cute and cuddly, but spattered with blood, marred by scratches and transfixed with big, which they specialize and the horror-inspired ideas that fuel their cresolid-white eyes.

Francis Te, 37, and Franco Te, 33, ativity. were both born in the Philippines. How did TeeNoEvil get started?

They say they learned the value of Franco: My brother approached hard work as their mother was a sin- me about his ideas of designing gle parent who had to work two jobs shirts and submitting it to a submisto support them. The brothers recy- sion-based website. The idea is if cled cans so they could buy comic they like the artwork, they’ll accept books and toys. your work, and in return, the artist “It was also during this time that gets a commission every time they we were introduced to horror mov- sell a shirt. ies,” Franco Francis: But, says.

“We once we startwere scared ed on the ideas, of movies we started such as Frithinking about day the 13th not being inand Dawn Of fluenced by The Dead, but the style that we were also certain webintrigued by sites accept.

CAPTION HERE it. We wanted I didn’t want to know the reason why they came to change my art style. I wanted to​ back from the dead and why Jason enjoy the process, and that would wore a mask. Our curiosity made us mean sticking to my own style. So, a big fan of the horror genre.” we both agreed to go a different Now living in Southern Califor- path. That’s when we decided to nia– the former in Anaheim and the start Tee No Evil. latter in Brea– the two started the Franco: We needed funding, so we T-shirt line Tee No Evil a few years signed up for Kickstarter. That was ago. one heck of a ride. Kickstarter is a The brothers say it took them four great venue for startups to get fundweeks to come up with a name for ings, but it wasn’t an easy process. their business. The one on which We worked very hard to get our they landed seems a perfect trib- ideas across to people online and ute to their surname, the product in around town. We handed out flyers

“Fab Four,” digital print

at local universities. We approached businesses in our area to see if we could post flyers at their stores and restaurants. We knew we were selling a product that didn’t exist yet.

Thanks to our awesome supporters, we were able to reach our goal and shipped our first batch of ​shirts to our backers right before Halloween, as promised.

How is it working with your brother?

Francis: It’s great working with my brother. We understand each other really well. We’ve been close since we were little. We liked the same movies and played the same video games.

Franco: It’s always a fun collaboration, but a design is never as easy as it seems. There’s discussion on what colors should be used, focal point and so forth. Throughout the years, I’ve understood my brother’s thought process. I got my own ideas too, and this can lead to a fun and long discussion. I love working with my brother, as I’ve always been a fan of his art, and I learn so much from him.​ Describe the creative process in working together.

Francis: We would come up with the initial ideas together. This could take a few days or a few weeks. We have a list of ideas that we might use down the road. My brother Franco

is good with coming up with funny ideas and commentaries. Once we agree on an idea that we both like, we proceed to talking about how to approach the stage, which is the artwork. For example, we would sit and talk about what best art style to use for a certain story or a certain joke. Should I draw it very sketchy?

Or should I approach the art with clean outlines? It all depends on the feel that we’re going for.

Franco: After agreeing on the art style. We both try come up with at least five concept sketches each on our own. This way, we don’t influence each other’s ideas. Then, we would once again have a sit-down and see what concept sketches to use. Most times, we would end up using both of our ideas before finalizing the concept stage.

Francis Once we’re sure how to approach the project, I would go ahead and start on the art work. I usually start hand-drawing the pieces on a bristol board. Then, I would proceed to scan the artwork, so I can ink and make adjustments to it in Photoshop.

I jump between Photoshop and Illustrator throughout the whole process, depending on the type of artwork I’m working on.

Franco: The final stage is coloring. We decide on what colors and how many to use for the art. In the screenprinting industry, the less colors, the more affordable the cost.

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of the “Black Lives Matter” movement.

Manuel is disturbed by the statistics that are associated with both communities with whom he identifies. He shared some statistics of his own during his speech in order to highlight the discomfort he feels

when he hears about the numbers.

One statistic in particular he spotlighted was that one in three black men are in prison for life.

“How do I not end up being a statistic?” Manuel asked himself. “This is an epidemic beyond just murdering. While it’s safe to say that every

TRAIL

Regional Park & Open Space District has funded the project through grants totaling $1,300,000. The two grants were awarded to Long Beach to create trails and add other amenities for residents. The city council already approved the agreement with the County for the overall Greenbelt project last March, she said.

County officials explained in an interview last week that the area behind the homes on San Francisco were not included in the original Greenbelt project because of the controversy surrounding the use of the land.

It’s a problem that the County alone will be solving, since the land belongs to its flood-district. Even though the residents on that block of San Francisco built fixtures for their horses years ago, the County still considers that land an encroachment on their property.

“I understand that the residents are currently working with the County of Los Angeles on the encroachment concerns,” said 7th District Councilmember Roberto Uranga in a statement. “I would like to see the community outreach completed and the area incorporated as part of the greater Los Angeles River enhancement project.”

Homeowners like Lawler are still fighting to hold on to that land because they need that area to “turn

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kind of agreement on the price of the land. Since that time, the property continued as it had been…until now.

According to Mark Lombos, civil engineer with LA County’s Department of Public Works, the entire area has always been designated as flood-control property and then, as recently as 2002, the area was rezoned for park and public use. Lombos said that the master plan for the LA River intended that the river itself would be a public resource.

Jane Grobaty, a community information officer with the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine, confirmed that the area is flood-control property and it’s slated for the Wrigley Greenbelt project.

She explained in a statement that the project, which covers eight acres, was meant to include: a “multi-use trail connecting walkers, bikers and equestrians from 26th Way to 34th Street along the Los Angeles River; native [and] drought-tolerant landscaping; irrigation; picnic tables; water fountains; [and] hitching posts.” She added that at the base of the LA River levee there would be a “connection to the existing LA River bike path at the top of the levee.”

Grobaty said that the LA County

trans person will face discrimination in their life, there are those who are facing multiple levels of oppression.

Because of this, we need to move away from the concept of equality, and instead hone in on equity. It’s because we’re not the same that we need to focus on the most marginalized in our communities.”

As the event drew to a close, and the names of the lives who were lost in acts of violence were shared, Gil-

out” their horses and offer their animals room to exercise.

County officials had hoped their latest proposal would serve as a compromise. They plan to transform that land into a public equestrian rest area, or PERA. The plan would connect to the equestrian trails along the LA River. County officials had mentioned in a presentation to residents in a meeting last Wednesday that some of the ideas for the area included benches, a watering area and an arena for all horse owners along the trails to share.

“And so it will actually complement the existing equestrian trail that’s currently there now along the LA River,” Lombos said in a telephone interview last week, adding that the land that was already designated for the public isn’t available to them because it’s currently enclosed by the 10 residents. He confirmed that the new plan won’t eliminate horses from the area. It was just a question of making the area for all the horse owners, not just those particular residents.

“So, what we’re hoping to do is address that encroachment issue by creating a facility that will still maintain its equestrian use,” he concluded.

Lawler wasn’t happy with the progress the County had made. She was interviewed prior to the meeting

Signal Tribune berg instructed those with candles to extinguish their flames, in the same way “the flames of life” have left those who perished. It’s a symbolic gesture to honor those who have died in the past year.

It’s also a gesture toward the future. It was Crayton who quoted singer Stevie Wonder, saying “love’s in need of love today.” Those at the event talked about spreading love and supporting anyone facing dis-

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crimination.

“God bless America for allowing me to be fierce for absolutely no reason at all,” Crayton said. “Stop killing us. Stop it. I’m telling you, anybody that’s out there harming someone from the trans community, the gender-nonconforming community, you’re killing the wrong person.

You don’t know who they are. You haven’t given them an opportunity to show you who they are.” ✦

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A horse nuzzles its owner, Renee Lawler, an advocate for the Wrigley Heights Equestrian Association. She and her neighbors along a block of San Francisco Avenue are critical of a County plan to develop the land behind their homes into a public-equestrian area.

with the County on Nov. 18 and in the days after the meeting.

“They’ve never fairly negotiated with the equestrians,” she said of the County in a phone interview.

“They’ve never allowed us to proceed with the original contract on the table.” In a subsequent interview, she scrutinized the County plan

to turn the area into an arena, explaining that it might be dangerous for horses from the property in her back yard exiting onto a multi-use trail that includes pedestrians and dog walkers. She added that it also wasn’t practical for owners to share an arena since some horses may not get along with other horses. ✦

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