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December 15, 2017

Wilson not removed from mayor position despite motion

SH City Council decides not to reorganize after public comment and deliberation.

Anita W. Harris Staff Writer

In a packed council chamber at its Dec. 12 meeting, the Signal Hill City Council heard many members of the public voice their opinions regarding Mayor Edward Wilson’s recent alleged misconduct that had prompted the council to consider reorganizing.

After thoughtful deliberation, however, that motion was withdrawn.

But the council, along with the City Council as Successor Agency, did unanimously approve adopting a conduct manual that includes directives for official behavior and censure guidelines.

In other business, the council approved: new municipal retirement account service providers, extending

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Mayor Edward Wilson and Vice Mayor Tina Hansen listen to public comments at the Dec. 12 Signal Hill City Council meeting primarily advocating against council reorganization.

a crossing-guard services contract and reimbursing the City of Long Beach more for the stormwater-capture project at Long Beach Airport. It also adopted a new fire code and learned

about the City’s new website design.

Council reorganization At the city council’s previous meeting on Nov. 28, Councilmember Larry

Forester had requested reorganization be added to the Dec. 12 meeting agenda after Wilson’s recent public misconduct.

“Our mayor should never have been

in that situation,” Forester said during the Dec. 12 meeting. “I do not respect our mayor, and that’s why I brought [reorganization] up.”

As reported in the Press-Telegram and Signal Tribune newspapers, on Nov. 17, Wilson and his partner, Deborah Betance, were arrested on domestic-violence charges at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach and released on bail the same day.

Forester had also written a letter, published in the Signal Tribune newspaper on Dec. 8, describing the mayor’s behavior as “abhorrent” and “egregious” and inviting residents to attend the Dec. 12 meeting to express their opinions.

It was standing-room-only Tuesday night as many members of the public spoke in support of Wilson’s character and the necessity of due process while others expressed concern over the embarrassment caused to the city by his see COUNCIL page 13

One step toward polarizing view of LB’s future Putting a face to the numbers Public forum exposes Cambodian community’s deportation challenges.

Sebastian Echeverry Staff Writer

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On Monday night at Long Beach City Hall, a vocal majority suggested that the Planning Commission “receive and file” a proposed update of the City’s Land Use Element (LUE), which would establish new building-size standards citywide.

The Planning Commission ultimately passed the LUE, with changes, in a unanimous 6-0 vote to the city council for final approval.

LB Planning Commission recommends city council pass LUE; community at odds with decision.

Denny Cristales Online Editor

Despite listening to roughly four hours of public disapproval and concern on Monday night at Long Beach City Hall over the proposed

update of the City’s Land Use Element (LUE), the Planning Commission voted unanimously, 6-0, to recommend and pass the LUE, with modified changes, to the city council.

The final decision on the LUE, which would set new precedents for building sizes throughout local neighborhoods, now rests in the hands of the Long Beach City Council, who will address the item at an undisclosed date, as of press time.

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In response to public input during the meeting, the commission proposed LUE changes to the following: • In council district 2, a change was made along 7th Street to reduce height to a consistent three-story minimum between Walnut and Saint Louis avenues.

• In council district 4, a change was made at the Sears location at Stearns Street and Bellflower Bousee PLANNING page 15

As the year comes to a close, some take the time to meet with family members for the holidays. However, there will be some in Long Beach who will go into the new year without the company of a loved one.

Cambodian advocacy groups hosted a community forum, on Dec. 9, called “Not Home for the Holidays,” to discuss newly found data on education, housing and health for Cambodians living in Long Beach.

The event also allowed for Cambodian citizens to share stories of financial and educational struggles as well as deportation-related challenges.

Long Beach has the largest Cambodian community outside of the Southeast Asian country. Over 150 people attended the event.

Political leaders such as 47th District Congressmember Alan Lowenthal, 70th District Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell, Long Beach City Councilmembers Lena Gonzalez and Daryl Supernaw and LBUSD School Board President Megan Kerr were in attendance.

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Alisha Sim spoke about the medical and financial hardships her family undergoes as well as the deportation of her brother back to Cambodia during a community forum, hosted on Dec. 9, called for the 12/1/14“Not 1:42Home PM Page 1 Holidays.”

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NEWS December 15, 2017 2 Signal Tribune Effort to recall Pearce becomes official with serving of notice of intention Councilmember calls allegations of misconduct ‘embellished and exaggerated claims.’

Cory Bilicko Managing Editor

Six months after police intervened in an incident between 2nd District Long Beach Councilmember Jeannine Pearce and her former chief of staff, an effort to recall her became official this week.

At Tuesday’s Long Beach City Council meeting, Ian Patton, a member of the Committee Supporting the Recall of Councilmember Jeannine Pearce, served a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition after Jonathan Crouch, founder of that committee, outlined the reasons his group is seeking her recall during a public-comment period.

However, it was not clear when the notice was actually served, since Crouch said the committee would do so the next day, as it appeared Pearce had left the meeting for the night shortly before he began speaking.

In an email to the Signal Tribune Thursday morning, Patton explained that he himself served the papers to the city clerk during the meeting.

“What happened is that [Pearce] saw that Jonathan was about to speak on behalf of our group– already holding ‘Recall Pearce’ signs– and she bolted out of the chamber,” Patton wrote.

“Jonathan, assuming she had left for the evening, read the alternate ending of his statement announcing that we would serve her by mail in light of her absence. But then she returned to the chamber as soon as he was done speaking. So, I took the opportunity to go ahead and serve her personally by handing the notice of intention to the city clerk, who handed it to her.”

Patton said the city clerk has since sent a memo to the mayor and city council confirming that Pearce was indeed officially served by personal delivery that night.

“So, at that point, it was no longer necessary to serve her by mail,” Patton said. “Officially, she was personally served by me at approximately 9pm Tuesday night.”

Pearce responded by email Thursday morning to the Signal Tribune’s request for a statement on the matter, and she indicated she has no intention of resigning based on what she sees as inflated allegations.

“I am focused on my responsibilities as a councilmember and serving as the responsive and effective advocate that the residents of Long Beach’s 2nd District deserve at City Hall,” Pearce wrote. “I went through a difficult time in my personal life earlier this year, and some of my political rivals have decided to use that as the basis of a recall campaign. I’m confident that voters in my district will reject the embellished and exaggerated claims that are made in this recall petition.”

Those claims were outlined Tuesday night, when Crouch presented the reasons his committee is seeking Pearce’s removal from office.

“I came before this body a few months ago regarding Councilmember Jeannine Pearce and the events that took place before, on and after June 3 of this year,” Crouch said. “Since then, we have learned the following about Councilmember Pearce: she drove while intoxicated, endangering motorists and pedestrians from Orange County all the way to downtown Long Beach; she assaulted her former chief of staff, Devon Cotter, continuing a pattern of domestic violence, which he later outlined to the police; she used her position as a city councilmember to obtain special treatment from the Long Beach Police Department in order to escape justice; she misled the police investigation, denying that she

caused injury to Cotter’s head by stating, ‘I swear on my kid, on my dead mother, I didn’t do it.’ Later, she admitted to doing just that.”

Crouch went on to claim that Pearce had lied about being a domestic-violence victim and back-pedaled her allegations that Cotter had been physically abusive to her. She hired Cotter last year while engaging in a personal relationship with him, continuing it in “clear violation of the City’s sexual-harassment policies,” according to Crouch.

“She subsequently, after their affair, became problematic, facilitated a fraud against the Long Beach taxpayers by allowing Cotter to go on paid leave between December and February, while doing private campaign consulting work,” Crouch continued. “And she essentially turned her council office into an extension of Cotter’s private consulting firm– Bullhorn Consulting– in order to benefit him financially, to keep him quiet about the relationship, which he’s on record threatening to expose.”

During his public comments, which the City limits to three minutes per speaker, Crouch said that he didn’t have sufficient time to relate all the details of the “corruption” associated with Pearce, Cotter, Cotter’s successor as chief of staff and Bullhorn Consulting, but that they can be found at RecallPearce.org.

He added that the district attorney’s corruption investigation remains ongoing.

“Due to the severity of Councilmember Pearce’s conduct, it had been my hope, and the hope of many others, that she would do what was best for the district and resign,” Crouch said. “It is obvious at this point that she will not– that putting her constituents before herself has never been under consideration. Accordingly, we the residents of the 2nd District are left with no other recourse but to seek Councilmember Pearce’s recall and removal from office.”

On Wednesday, the Committee Supporting the Recall of Councilmember Jeannine Pearce issued a press release stating it had “personally served on Councilmember Jeannine Pearce a notice of intention to circulate recall petition” to begin the process of her recall and removal from office.

As previously reported in the Signal Tribune, in the early-morning hours of June 3, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers and eventually the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) discovered both Pearce and Cotter in a vehicle parked on a median of the 710 Freeway, near the Golden Shore exit. When CHP officers approached the car, they found Pearce

and Cotter in the middle of what Pearce’s former attorney described as a “heated” argument.

LBPD officers performed a field-sobriety test on Pearce, who had been driving.

According to police, she passed the test and officers separated the two. Officers drove Cotter home, while Pearce was allowed to ask a friend to take her home, according to a statement from the department. However, later that morning, Pearce called police to intervene again. This time, Cotter had confronted the councilmember outside her home.

Officers discovered that there was an outstanding warrant for Cotter related to a previous charge for a 2014 DUI, and they also arrested him on a charge of public intoxication. Cotter’s attorney said that his client spent only a few hours in jail that day and thereafter enrolled in the necessary alcohol classes related to his DUI case. The attorney also claimed that Cotter sustained injuries that day. ✦

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Jonathan Crouch (far right), founder of the Committee Supporting the Recall of Councilmember Jeannine Pearce, outlines the reasons his group is seeking the recall of the 2nd District councilmember, during a public-comment period at the Dec. 12 Long Beach City Council meeting.

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CA Secretary of State’s Office launches LBPD provides holiday safety tips for residents With holiday shopping underway, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is reminding resito report suspicious activity immediately by calling 9-1-1 and to practice the following safety cannabis-related business online portal dents tips, which may prevent locals from becoming a victim:

Secretary of State Alex Padilla has announced the launch of cannabizfile, a new online portal with information about cannabis-related business filings with the Secretary of State’s office. Entrepreneurs seeking to start a cannabis-related business in California will need to register their business entity with the Secretary of State.

“The first stop when starting any business in California, including a commercial cannabis business starting in 2018, is the Secretary of State’s office,” Padilla said. “Our new cannabizfile portal makes the process for starting a cannabis business easier to navigate for entrepreneurs. The new site also includes information about registering a business, trademark or service mark. Our new ‘Starting a Cannabis Business’ brochure can provide a starting point for new entrepreneurs seeking to quickly get their business up and running.”

The Secretary of State’s office is the filing agency for all business entity documents, including those relating to newly formed cannabis businesses. Those seeking to obtain a license for cannabis business entities such as corporations, limited-liability companies (LLC), limited partnerships (LP) or limited-liability Partnerships (LLP) are required to register with the Secretary of State before applying for any license(s) with other local and state agencies.

Customers wishing to convert from a

nonprofit mutual benefit corporation or cooperative corporation to a for-profit entity must also file with the Secretary of State.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, customers may register their cannabis-related trademark or service mark with the Secretary of State’s office. In addition, operators wishing to convert from a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation or cooperative corporation to a for-profit entity must also register this change with the Secretary of State.

The information provided on the cannabizfile online portal is meant to act as a guide relating to requirements with other local or state agencies and is not exhaustive.

The licensing authorities for the State of California are the Bureau of Cannabis Control within the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch with the California Department of Public Health and CalCannabis within the California Department of Food & Agriculture. Filing organizational documents with the California Secretary of State alone does not provide a business with the necessary licenses to conduct commercial cannabis-related activities.

Information about licensing can be found on the statewide California Cannabis Portal at cannabis.ca.gov.

Source: CA Secretary of State’s Office

While shopping: • Place all gifts and packages in the trunk or out of sight • Be aware of surroundings at all times and walk with confidence • Park in well lighted areas • Avoid shopping alone; there is safety in numbers • Use credit or debit cards for purchases to avoid carrying large amounts of cash • Keep car doors locked and windows closed • Carry purses or bags close to the body • Have car keys in hand prior to arriving to a vehicle • Report suspicious persons or packages to on-site security or police Suggestions in and around your home: • Keep gifts in areas that cannot be seen from doorways or windows • Install exterior motion-sensor lighting • Keep bushes and shrubbery trimmed to eliminate places for thieves to hide • Postpone mail and newspaper deliveries while traveling • Do not store gifts in vehicles or unsecured areas Suggestions for business operators: • Lock unused doors (in compliance with fire codes) • Keep only necessary cash in the register • Vary the schedule and route of bank deposits each day • Make sure the register is clearly visible to passers-by • Advertise security-alarm systems with signs in visible locations • Invest in video-surveillance cameras and ensure they are operational at all times and have facial-capture capabilities • Develop a mutual-aid system among stores on the block or nearby and keep an eye on one another For additional crime-prevention information, visit longbeach.gov/police/how-do-i/prevent-crime/.

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The workshop will kick off the start of the nomination period, which will open Monday, Dec.18, 2017 and close at 5pm on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. Official nomination papers will be available to prospective candidates at the conclusion of the workshop.

The workshop will cover information about nomination guidelines, candidate’s statement, campaigning regulations, campaign finance, vote-by-mail and Long Beach laws.

“Our office is invested in providing resources to prospective Long Beach candidates, regardless of experience, with pertinent election information,” said Monique De La Garza, city clerk. “The candidate workshop will make this information accessible to all candidates.”

Candidate handbooks will be available at the workshop, on the City Clerk website at longbeach.gov/cityclerk and at the office of the city clerk counter.

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In observance of the Christmas holiday on Monday, Dec. 25, EDCO will not perform residential or commercial collection services that day, and its public disposal site, buyback center and customer-service offices will be closed.

As a result, residential and commercial collection will be delayed by one day all week following the holiday. This delay includes Signal Hill Waste and Recycling Services.

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December 15, 2017 COMMENTARY

Strategies to lower your taxes

By Jerome E. Horton California Board of Equalization member

Along my career path, I have been in positions that enabled me to meet, literally, thousands of people. During my days with the Long Beach Marathon, I’d talk to people from all over the state about their running, hobbies or life issues. When I was an event planner of national educational seminars, I got to chat with people from other parts of the country and learned about fun sight-seeing places and local customs and flavors. I have logged hours and hours of conversations with strangers, and it has been fascinating.

I have learned that people have a basic need to talk and to have someone listen to them. Not just to listen, but to be heard.

I also learned (especially in business school) that our ears are our greatest asset. I have honed my skills on how to engage someone, listen and respond, and to ask questions to draw them out. I have empathy to feel their emotion and see where they are going with the conversation.

I’ve done this in tattoo studios, at concerts, with strangers at mixers, artists, standing in line at the market, city officials, and with people in occupations about which I knew nothing. Away from the job or an agenda, when people relax and let down their guard, I have had wonderful conversations about: children, life, death, travel, fitness, movies, mothers-in-law, ambition, the universe and politics on all sides. I can definitely talk with someone about music for days.

There is one conversation, in particular, that I had years ago that still stands out to me. I was in the business district of Minneapolis and was on a lunch break from a seminar.

It was October, and it was probably the last week of picture-perfect weather. Sitting outdoors seemed like a good plan for private time.

So, I sat on the end of a bench to eat my sandwich in peace and soak in the local hustle and bustle. I was one bite in as an older man sat at the other end of the bench.

He looked like Edward Everett Horton, but not as wellgroomed and not nearly as much a dandy. He had a bit of

that thousand-yard stare to him.

Even though I wanted to be alone, I was friendly enough and said, “Hi, how are you?” I thought he may just nod his head and keep to himself, but he gave me a response that I will always remember.

“Average.”

And I thought that was the end of the conversation.

“I’ve always been average. Never quite first with the ladies but not quite last. Never made the top three ‘most popular boys in class’ on the surveys going from desk to desk. Don’t get me wrong– I’ve had my share of sweethearts, but never the girls I had big crushes on. Wasn’t rugged or handsome or athletic enough. I still went to all the dances with a date, though.

“I sat third chair in band. I played my horn well enough, but I didn’t have talent like other kids. Maybe I didn’t work as hard. I showed up and played my part in class and the concerts. That’s it.

“My grades were fine, but never won a medal. There was a period when I tried to claw my way to the top of the popularity chart but embarrassed myself more than anything. Tried to get more attention. I acted out, goofed around, showed off, played the fool. I always just remained that nice guy. I think I walked home a lot, red-faced about myself, but came back the next day and did it again.

“I ambled around and had a series of desk jobs. Middle management at best. Punched the clock and filled out timesheets. Couldn’t afford better dress shirts, but I kept them clean and ironed. Always needed better socks.

“I’m the type that sometimes feels alone in a crowd but am always social at the parties. Never took the girls home.

I don’t mind going to the movies alone at all. I still have some friends. A good handful or so, but I don’t necessarily get invited to dinners that often.

If I was a race horse, I’d finish fifth of eight.”

I sat in silence for a minute or two just staring at him see CORNER page 5

People have asked, “Will the Republican tax plan affect me this year?” and “What can I do to reduce my taxes?”

The short answer to the first question is: no, the Republican plan will not affect your 2017 tax filing and there are no plans to make the act retroactive.

If a version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act does become law by year-end, under the House version most of the provisions would take effect Jan. 1, 2018, and be reported on your 2019 return, while the Senate version would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019, and be reported on your return in 2020.

To answer the second question, you can reduce your taxes for the 2017 tax year by following through on your year-end tax reduction plan based on the current laws; continuing to deduct such items as your state income or sales taxes, property taxes, mortgage interest, and charitable contributions; and taking the dependent deduction.

If you are new to tax planning, some simple strategies to reduce your tax liability include making a charitable contribution to your favorite charity, increasing contributions to your retirement account, prepaying your property taxes, doubling down on your mortgage interest, accelerating your medical and dental expenses, and taking advantage of the annual gift tax exclusion on gift and/or estate taxes. You can also consider giving gifts through a 529 education plan to help save for college. The tax code allows up to five years of gift tax exclusions in a single year, which is as much as $70,000 per recipient or $140,000 per recipient for married couples.

Plan to file for the refundable federal earned income tax credit of up to $6,500 if you earned less than $56,000– even if you are not required to file because you do not meet the minimum income requirements to file. Every year, $1.8 billion in federal refunds go unclaimed, and upwards of $100 million in state refunds go unclaimed and are deposited into the state general fund. Last year, my office helped seniors and qualified working families claim upwards of $14 million in tax credits, and we will continue to support the program this year.

Several readers also asked if the gas taxes will continue to go up indefinitely. The answer is yes: the gas tax legislation that became effective Nov. 1, 2017, called for the tax on gasoline to increase 12 cents in November 2017 to 41.7 cents a gallon– and the tax will increase an additional 5.6 cents a gallon for a total of 47.3 cents a gallon in 2019 and, beginning in 2020, it will continue to increase indefinitely, based on the California Consumer Price Index.

Board of Equalization member Jerome Horton has 37 years of experience in public and tax policy as a member of the Inglewood City Council, California State Legislature, California Workforce Investment and Cultural Endowment Board, and the California Medical Commission. For more information about free income tax preparation and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, visit Horton’s website at boe.ca.gov/members/ horton/freetaxhelp.

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A few years ago, I had an idea to activate and invigorate the Small Business Development Center at 309 Pine Ave. and rename it in honor of one of Long Beach’s best– Shaun Lumachi.

Shaun began his career as the vice president of Government Affairs for the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce in 2002. He then worked as a public-policy consultant for his chamber advocacy business in 2003. In 2007, Shaun co-founded the Long Beach Post, an online publication that covers city news, government and sports. He was also an active member of the Long Beach community who served as a member of nearly a dozen nonprofit boards. In 2007, Long Beach Magazine honored Shaun as one of the “Most Innovative Minds in Long Beach.”

Shaun married his longtime girlfriend Deziré in 2009 and lived in the Belmont Shore community. His commendable work continued until his untimely death on December 3, 2011, while he was on a business trip in Florida representing our city’s Workforce Investment Board.

Shaun always asked, “What’s next?” Early next year, the Small Business Development Center will be renamed the Shaun Lumachi Innovation Center. This facility will be a state-of-the-art hub for creativity and innovation for entrepreneurs in downtown– all of the things that Shaun embodied. This is “what’s next!”

Lena Gonzalez 1st District Councilmember Long Beach

A tough decision

I was surprised at the number of unfamiliar people who filled up Tuesday’s [Signal Hill City] Council meeting.

The reason that most of them were there was to give an opinion on the possible reorganization of Ed Wilson out of the mayor’s position due to the bad publicity he brought to the city by allegedly engaging in domestic violence in a spa at the Hotel Maya, as reported in the Press-Telegram and Signal Tribune. Most of the unfamiliar faces spoke glowingly about Ed and asked the council to wait until a judge’s decision. A few of us did speak to the real issue– that Ed as mayor is the city representative at all times and that he brought embarrassment to the city by engaging in the activity. It seems reasonable that the violence happened and someone at the scene was sufficiently concerned to call the police.

So why did our city council let him off the hook? In a way, they approved his actions. Lori Woods spoke eloquently and correctly. I do not understand why Robert Copeland and Tina Hansen didn’t feel the same as Lori. I also don’t understand why more “concerned citizens” did not speak up.

Domestic violence is a form of sexual abuse, which is in the headlines every day. I am very disappointed that more people don’t care.

Gary Dudley Signal Hill

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and waiting for a follow-up comment or question. He just stared off again.

Fifth of eight? I thought that was an incredible way to describe himself or his life. I really didn’t know what to say to the guy after that, but I was certainly intrigued by the soliloquy. All it took was for me to ask one small question, and this stranger opened the floodgates and let it all out. It was obvious that he could use someone to lend an ear, and I happened to be in the right place at the right time. Eventually, he got up and walked off without saying another word, and I went back into the meeting space to start the seminar.

There have been many characters that have come and gone in my life since then with plenty of deep or humorous conversation, and I have been inspired by more than a few.

But I’ve spent the last 20 years since thinking back to that particular guy on the bench and hoping that I’m running a pretty good daily race.

Maybe when everything is all said and done I will finish at least fourth of eight. ✦

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Pedestrian not in crosswalk struck by vehicle, killed

A pedestrian was killed in an accident last week, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

On Dec. 8, at approximately 8:50pm, officers from responded to Pacific Coast Highway and Myrtle Avenue on a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian traffic collision.

When officers arrived, they found that the collision involved a 2010 Chrysler 300, driven by a 58-yearold male resident of Cypress, and a male pedestrian who appeared to be in his mid to late 20s.

The preliminary investigation revealed the driver of the Chrysler was traveling westbound on Pacific Coast Highway and struck the pedestrian when he was attempting to cross Pacific Coast Highway at Myrtle Avenue. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk at the time of the collision, according to police.

The driver of the Chrysler stopped and immediately called police for assistance, according to the LBPD. He remained on scene and cooperated with officers during the investigation. He was found to have a valid license and not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.

The male pedestrian was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. No identification was found on the pedestrian. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office will attempt to identify him and notify next of kin, police said.

The investigation is ongoing, and those who may have witnessed the accident are asked to call Detective David Lauro of the LBPD Collision Investigation Detail at (562) 570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to a smart phone or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.

Source: LBPD

LBPD South Division to host open house

The City of Long Beach will celebrate the reestablishment of the police department’s South Patrol Division, 400 W. Broadway, with a free community open-house event on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11:30am to 2:30pm.

“Restoring the South Patrol Division will improve the safety of our community and demonstrates the City’s commitment to use Measure A funds to enhance public safety as promised,” said Mayor Robert Garcia.

The open house will feature tours of the facility, a meet-and-greet with officers, equipment displays, refreshments and welcoming remarks at noon.

“We are very pleased to be able to restore the South Patrol Division operations to the Public Safety Building,” said Police Chief Robert Luna. “We’re extremely grateful to our residents for supporting Measure A, which is allowing us to provide enhanced community oriented policing in the downtown area.”

Measure A funds have reestablished the Long Beach Police Department’s South Patrol Division with eight sworn police positions and two civilian positions. South Division started deploying out of the Public Safety Building on Nov. 18.

The South Patrol Division can be reached at LBPDSouth@longbeach. gov or (562) 570-7555.

Source: City of LB

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December 15, 2017

LB Department of Health and Human Services receives $150,000 grant to expand bicycle, pedestrian safety education The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (LBDHHS) has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to expand its bicycle and pedestrian education activities.

“This funding will expand our City’s effort to prevent injuries while promoting active transportation,” Mayor Robert Garcia said.

The grant will help fund the Walk and Roll Long Beach program by: • providing free bike and pedestrian safety workshops for youth • providing free bike helmets for youth that have been properly fitted by staff • providing bike and pedestrian safety information and community events throughout the year In 2016, the OTS funding provided eight bicy-

cle and pedestrian safety workshops reaching 232 children, and distributed and fitted helmets for 529 individuals, according to city officials.

“The grant will bring greater support to achieve the goal of Vision Zero, which the City of Long Beach signed on to in May 2016, to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries among all road users including pedestrians and bicyclists by 2026,” said Kelly Colopy, director of Health and Human Services. “The Office of Traffic Safety funds will help the City of Long Beach to ensure that active transportation is not only healthy and fun, but also safe.”

In partnership with the Long Beach Unified School District, funding will also support the LBDHHS’ participation in Walk and Bike to School activities.

“Fatalities involving non-motorized street users, especially pedestrians, are growing at an unprecedented rate,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “This grant will give the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, with assistance from the Office of Traffic Safety, some of the resources and tools needed to help keep Long Beach streets safe for all users.”

Funding for this program is from the California OTS through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For information on how to participate, or for more information about the Walk and Roll Program, contact Lara Turnbull, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Division officer, at lara.turnbull@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-4294.

Source: City of LB

Long Beach Police Department arrests, charges multiple-robbery suspects Felony charges were filed Dec. 11 against a 35-year-old female and a 48-year-old male for their involvement in multiple robberies in Long Beach, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

On Dec. 7, detectives arrested Meleny Ann Rivera and Anthony Montez in the 300 block of West Sepulveda, in the city of San Pedro. Detectives executed a search warrant at the suspects’ residence recovering a pellet gun, a knife and more than 800 articles of clothing.

Between July 27, 2017 through November 20, 2017, an armed robbery took place in the 2000 block of Pacific Avenue, and another robbery occurred in the 900 block of Long Beach Boulevard.

The preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects, armed with a handgun or a knife, would enter the stores and remove several articles of clothing. As the employees approached the suspects, the suspects pointed a handgun or knife at the clerks, fleeing the locations with the clothing. No employees were injured during the robberies, according to police.

Through their investigation, detectives were able to view video footage of the robberies and then identified the suspects.

On Dec. 11, the case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which filed three counts of robbery against Rivera and five counts of robbery against Montez. Rivera is being held at the Long Beach City Jail, on $150,000 bail.

Montez is currently being held at the Los Angeles County Jail, on $310,000 bail.

Montez also had $30,000 in outstanding warrants for theft-related charges.

Both suspects are believed to have committed similar robberies in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Those with information regarding the investigation are encouraged to call robbery detective Parkhill at (562) 570-5535. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIPLA plus the tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or visit LACrimeStoppers.org.

Source: LBPD

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The Foundation will support the men and women of the Signal Hill Police Department who give their full- time attention to the interests of community welfare and existence.

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Theatre review

A Christmas Carol at Long Beach Playhouse Anita W. Harris Culture Writer

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n its sixth incarnation at the Long Beach Playhouse, now through Dec. 23, A Christmas Carol has become a seasonal staple. This year’s atmospheric production, adapted from Charles Dickens’s classic and directed by Chris Mertan, is quick-paced and eerily rather than cheerily captivating for children and adults alike.

Set in 1850s London, with real fog (not smog) as thick as pea soup, the tale centers on excessively shrewd and frugal businessman Ebenezer Scrooge (Jack Murphy), who is utterly resistant to holiday spirit.

Despite coaxing by his ebullient nephew Fred (Brendan Kane), impoverished employee Cratchit (Alex Reed) and two collectors of alms for the poor (Kane and Michael Kaye), Scrooge will not yield, choosing to spend Christmas Eve alone eating gruel.

No less than four otherworldly apparitions (three scary, one jolly) visit Scrooge that night to try to convince him that his path will only lead to further darkness. First up is zombie-esque Marley (J.D. Rinde), Scrooge’s former business partner, whose spirit wanders in heavy chains representing his selfishness while alive.

The somber Ghost of Christmas Past (a highly articulate young Carmel Artstein) then leads Scrooge on a tour through his life, highlighting when he had love but lost it. The very merry Ghost of

Christmas Present (Kaye) opens Scrooge’s eyes to the lives and families of nephew Fred and employee Cratchit, including Cratchit’s crippled youngest, Tiny Tim (Lola Alonso).

Finally, the darkly shrouded and scarily silent Ghost of Christmas Future simply points a bony finger to show Scrooge the direction of his (and Tiny Tim’s) fate should he persist in his misery mentality.

Will Scrooge get the message and change his ways? Or was it all just a very bad dream?

Murphy as Scrooge, Artstein as a ghost and Reed as Cratchit hold their own as pivotal characters, but it’s Kane and Kaye who shine, infusing the play with welcome energy and humor in their various

roles, which they seem to truly enjoy playing.

Quick pacing means all the actors scramble to change sets and move positions as scenes shift between Scrooge’s office and bedroom, the family-filled homes of Fred and Cratchit and the busy streets of London, not to mention other places both past and future.

A minimal set design, anchored by a giant wooden window, helps, as do music (Sean Gray) and lighting (Donny Jackson) that create just the right tone (from gleeful to gloomy) for each scene.

Especially clever staging is exemplified when Scrooge throws bags of money out the window to a boy behind a curtain in the street who yells, “Ow!” as if be-

ing hit. That sheer curtain is also used with special lighting to create creepy effects.

Long Beach Playhouse’s A Christmas Carol is thus a haunting tale briskly and engagingly told.

“Bah humbug!” you say? Be careful you don’t “scrooge” yourself out of a potentially life-altering holiday experience!

A Christmas Carol continues at the Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St., through Dec. 23, with shows Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $20 to $24. For tickets and information, call the box office at (562) 494-1014 or visit lbplayhouse.org.

Lindsay Mendez

Courtesy MTW

Norwalk native returning to SoCal for one-night performance at MTW

Photo by Michael Hardy Photography

From left: Jack Murphy (Ebenezer Scrooge) and Carmel Artstein (Ghost of Christmas Past) in Long Beach Playhouse’s A Christmas Carol

Growing up as the daughter of a Norwalk City Councilmember and Mayor Michael Mendez, Lindsay Mendez was taught to follow her dreams.

Now a Broadway star in productions of Wicked, Grease, Godspell, Dogfight and the new revival of Carousel as Carrie Pipperidge, she will return home to perform one-night-only in concert as part of Musical Theatre West’s “Broadway in Concert” series.

Opening the series at the Beverly O’Neill Theatre at the Long Beach Convention Center, Mendez will perform on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7pm.

Season tickets are now on sale, with prices ranging from $50 to $120. For tickets, visit musical.org or the Musical Theatre West box office, or call (562) 856-1999 ext. 4.

Source: MTW

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HOLIDAY TV GUIDE Friday, December 15 SHARING, CELEBRATING AND GIVING

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A calendar of holiday-themed activities for fun and philanthropy FESTIVE LUMBER What Annual tree lot Who Hosted by the Youth Center in Los Alamitos When All of December from 9am to 9pm on weekends and noon to 9pm on weekdays Where Ganahl Lumber parking lot, 10742 Los Alamitos Blvd.

More Info Attendees will have the chance to choose from Noble, Nordman, Douglas and Grand Fir trees, along with tree stands, watering spouts, wreaths and other festive items. Call (562) 493-4043.

THE GIFT OF HOPE What Donation program Who Hosted by MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach When Donations accepted until Friday, Dec. 15 Where Donation drop-off is located at Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center, 701 E. 28th St., Suite 202 More Info The hospital’s Adopt-a-Family program accepts donations of cash, gift certificates or gifts for hospitalized children and teenagers at the cancer center.

Call Linda (562) 933-8600.

THE SEASON OF GIVING What Donation drive Who Hosted by Community Medical Center Long Beach When Donations accepted until Friday, Dec. 22 Where Community Hospital Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave. More Info The MemorialCare Center for Mental Health & Wellness at Community Medical Center Long Beach is collecting donations for the holiday season for its patients. Donees are encouraged to bring games, journals, art supplies, hygiene products, toothbrushes/ toothpaste, brushes/combs, cloth-

ing for men and women of all sizes and more. Avoid items that contain metal wiring or glass. Only new items will be accepted. Call (562) 933-5931.

shows. The theatre performance will be a production of An O. Henry Christmas. Ticket and admission information is available at lbcc. edu/department-performing-arts.

WHAT A DRAG What “Drag to Give” charity event Who Hosted by the B Room When Friday, Dec. 15 at 7pm Where Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.

More Info The event raises funds, jackets and toys for children and their families in Long Beach. Jewels and Ron Sylvester will be the hosts and MCs for the event. The night will feature performances from standup comedian Narcizo Gonzalez and other performers.

The evening will begin with a kickoff, featuring cocktails, music and mingling, followed by the performances and after party. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring a toy or clothing article. Email isa@itsadragtogive. com or visit facebook.com/itsadragtogive.

“YULE” BE GLAD YOU WENT What Victorian Christmas event Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage When Saturday, Dec. 16 and 30 (house tours) and Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Where Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle More Info The tour’s theme this year is “Toys & Yuletide Tunes.”

The house will be fitted with holiday decorations. Space is limited and reservations are required for evening tours. Cost is $10 per person. On Sunday, children under 12 enter for free with prior reservation. Visit lbheritage.org.

ROCK THE NIGHT AWAY What Holiday performances Who Hosted by Long Beach City College (LBCC) When Friday, Dec. 15 at 8pm (orchestra); Friday, Dec. 15 and Satruday, Dec. 16 at 7:30pm and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2pm (theatre performance) Where Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 370 Junipero Ave. (Dec. 8 jazz concert); Rogers Middle School Auditorium, 365 Monrovia Ave. (Dec. 15 orchestra); LBCC Studio Theatre, Building H, 4901 E. Carson St. (theatre performance) More Info LBCC students will provide separate performances this month, including vocal-jazz, symphony-orchestra and theatre

GOOD TIDINGS WE BRING What Letter submission Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Hospital When Letters will be accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 20 Where 2865 Atlantic Ave. More Info Holiday-printed cards are available for those interested in personalizing a letter for a patient.

Visit millerchildrens.org/holidaycard to send a card.

SPOKES-PEOPLE What Neighborhood bike ride Who Hosted by Kidical Mass When Sunday, Dec. 17 at 1pm Where Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave. More Info Representatives encourage bike riders to wear their cheesiest ugly Christmas sweater.

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2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Cartwright’s” (2014) Alicia Witt. A single mom is desperate to find a job to make her daughter’s holiday a happy one.

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2 p.m. (HALL)Movie“Christmasin Evergreen”(2017) Ashley Williams. A wish upon a snow globe for a romantic Christmas comes true.

3 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Ernest Saves Christmas” (1988) Jim Varney. When Santa Claus decides to retire, he enlists the aid of Ernest P. Worrell.

2:45 p.m. (FREE) 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.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Looks Like Christmas” (2016) Anne Heche. Two Type-A single parents must learn the meaning of Christmas.

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

5 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Deck the Halls” (2006) Danny de Vito.

Two feuding neighbors try to prove to the other that he has more holiday spirit.

4:55 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place.

(FREE) Movie “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn.

A couple struggles to spend Christmas with all four of their divorced parents.

7 p.m. (TCM) Movie “Holiday Affair” (1949) Robert Mitchum. A man offers to buy a model train set for a boy whose mother cannot afford it.

7:10 p.m. (FREE) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) Chevy Chase. A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives during the Christmas holidays.

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

(CW) Hollywood Christmas Parade Dr. Oz is the Grand Marshal of the ‘Largest Christmas Celebration in America’.

(HALL) Movie “A December Bride” (2016) Daniel Lissing.

An aspiring interior designer dreads the wedding of her cousin, who is marrying her ex.

9:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father.

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

(HALL) Movie “Coming Home for Christmas” (2017) Danica McKellar. A woman falls for a handsome man while planning a Christmas gala at his estate.

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1:05 p.m. (FREE)Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”(1993) Voices of Chris Sarandon. The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa Claus and tries to take over Christmas.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Finding Santa” (2017) Jodie Sweetin.

Grace must go on a quest to find the perfect Santa, when he falls off his sleigh.

7:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father.

8 p.m. (ABC) Movie “I Want a Dog for Christmas” Charlie Brown, Linus and Lucy’s younger brother, ReRun, asks Snoopy to invite his brother Spike to visit.

(AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) Maureen O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle.

(HALL) Movie “Christmas Next Door” (2017) Jesse Metcalf. Eric Randall, an author, is left in charge of his young niece and nephew for the holidays.

(LIFE) Movie “Snowed-Inn Christmas” (2017) Bethany Joy Lenz. Polar-opposite publicists are forced to spend Christmas together in Santa Claus, Indiana.

9:15p.m. (FREE)Movie“HowtheGrinchStoleChristmas”(2000) Jim Carrey. A Grinch plans on stealing Christmas from the residents of Whoville, who love Christmas.

10 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “Christmas Grandpa” (2017) A young girl asks Santa for a grandpa for Christmas which transforms an elderly man.

10:30p.m. (TBN)Movie“ChristmasWithaCapitalC”(2010)Ted McGinley. A newcomer to a small town tries to erase the Christian traditions at Christmas.

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11:15 a.m. (TCM) Movie “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) Cary Grant. An angel comes to Earth to help a bishop and his wife raise funds to build a new church.

Noon (HALL) Movie“The Sweetest Christmas”(2017) Lacey Chabert. A pastry chef must embrace the Christmas spirit or risk losing a chance at love.

12:20 p.m. (FREE) 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. 1:15 p.m. (AMC)Movie“Miracleon34thStreet”(1947) Maureen O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle.

1:30 p.m. (EWTN) Joy of Music Diane Bish shares the sights and sounds of Christmas along the Danube River.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Next Door” (2017) Jesse Metcalf. Eric Randall, an author, is left in charge of his young niece and nephew for the holidays.

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(FREE) Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice Wayne and his estranged brother, Lanny, race to recover classified North Pole technology.

3:30 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Festival of Ice” (2017) Taylor Cole. A young woman is reacquainted with a family tradition that sparks a new passion.

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

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7 p.m. (FOX) A Christmas Story Live!

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Monday, December 18

1 p.m. (EWTN) The First Christ-

8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” (1988) Bill Murray. A callous executive learns the true meaning of Christmas when he is visited by ghosts.

(EWTN) An EWTN Holy Land Experience Journey to sites throughout Bethlehem for an unforgettable Christmas experience.

(HALL) Movie “Romance at Reindeer Lodge” (2017) Nicky Whelan. A group of adults from around the world swear off partaking in holiday events.

5:35 p.m. (FREE)Movie“How the GrinchStole Christmas”(2000) Jim Carrey. A Grinch plans on stealing Christmas from the residents of Whoville, who love Christmas.

9 p.m. (TBN) Movie “Christmas Oranges” (2012) Edward Herrmann. An orphan teaches the meaning of hope to everyone around her. 10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” (1988) Bill Murray. A callous executive learns the true meaning of Christmas when he is visited by ghosts.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Encore” Maggie Lawson.

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

(FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Nine bakers create an unusual candy cane flavor then use a cocktail as inspiration.

3:25 p.m. (FREE)Movie“TheSanta Clause3:The EscapeClause” (2007) Tim Allen.

Santa Claus prepares for a busy Christmas with his inlaws and the mischievous Jack Frost.

4 p.m. (HALL)Movie“A Heavenly Christmas” (2016)Kristin Davis. Upon her untimely death, a workaholic finds herself in training to be a Christmas Angel.

5 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Bakers create a dessert with canned fruit and a combination of two traditional desserts.

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.

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8 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christmas Light Fight Twenty families from across America decorate their homes to the extreme for Christmas.

(AMC) Movie “This Christmas” (2007) Delroy Lindo.

A drama centered around the Whitfield family’s first holiday together in four years.

(CW) Popstar’s Best of 2017 Elizabeth Stanton counts down the best moments of 2017 based on Popstar Magazine polls.

(EWTN) Keep Christ in Christmas Go behind the scenes of the making of ‘Santa’s Priority,’ a Christmas evangomercial.

(TNT) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1999) Patrick Stewart.

A miserly old man is visited by three ghosts in order to learn the meaning of Christmas.

9 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas List” (2016) Alicia Witt.

Planning a storybook Christmas with her boyfriend proves challenging for a woman.

10:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1984) George C. Scott. An old man who hates Christmas is taught its true meaning and spirit by three ghosts.

Tuesday, December 19

1 p.m. (AMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1984) George C. Scott. An old man who hates Christmas is taught its true meaning and spirit by three ghosts.

1:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause3:The Escape Clause” (2007) Tim Allen.

Santa Claus prepares for a busy Christmas with his inlaws and the mischievous Jack Frost.

2 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.

3:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “This Christmas” (2007) Delroy Lindo. A drama centered around the Whitfield family’s first holiday together in four years.

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

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

4:30 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Next Door” (2017) Jesse Metcalf. Eric Randall, an author, is left in charge of his young niece and nephew for the holidays.

6:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Christmas With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Allen. Luther and Nora Krank scramble to create the perfect Christmas for their daughter.

8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Deck the Halls” (2006) Danny de Vito.

Two feuding neighbors try to prove to the other that he has more holiday spirit.

(HALL) Movie “Finding Santa” (2017) Jodie Sweetin.

Grace must go on a quest to find the perfect Santa, when he falls off his sleigh. 8:30 p.m.

(ABC) Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice Wayne and his estranged brother, Lanny, race to recover classified North Pole technology.

8:50 p.m. (FREE) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) Chevy Chase. A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives during the Christmas holidays.

9:30 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.

10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Ernest Saves Christmas” (1988) Jim Varney. When Santa Claus decides to retire, he enlists the

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aid of Ernest P. Worrell.

(HALL) Movie “Romance at Reindeer Lodge” (2017) Nicky Whelan. A group of adults from around the world swear off partaking in holiday events.

Wednesday, December 20

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Sleigh Bells Ring” (2016) Erin Cahill.

A divorced woman struggles to get into the holiday spirit while heading up a parade.

2:30 p.m. (FREE) The Year Without a Santa Claus Santa decides to take time off because he feels people have lost the spirit of Christmas.

3:30 p.m. (EWTN) Musical Christmas With the Dominican Sisters of Mary The Dominican Sisters of Mary celebrate Christmas with song.

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

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Gift to Remember” (2017) Ali Liebert. An accident between a bookshop worker and a stranger leaves him without his memory.

4:35 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Christmas With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Allen. Luther and Nora Krank scramble to create the perfect Christmas for their daughter.

6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Enchanted Christmas” (2017) Alexa PenaVega. An interior designer is torn between her job, her family and a new love.

6:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) Chevy Chase. A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives during the Christmas holidays.

7:15 p.m. (STARZ) Movie “The Santa Clause 2” (2002) Tim Allen. After being Santa Claus for a few years, Scott Calvin must find a wife and help his son.

8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” (1988) Bill Murray. A callous executive learns the true meaning of Christmas when he is visited by ghosts.

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

(DISN) Movie “Home Alone: The Holiday Heist” (2012) Christian Martyn. A young boy set up traps for ghosts, but catches a group of thieves instead.

(HALL) Movie “Christmas in Evergreen” (2017) Ashley Williams. A wish upon a snow globe for a romantic Christmas comes true.

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8:50 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father.

9 p.m. (CW) The Top 12 Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time Dean Cain takes a fresh look inside the 12 greatest Christmas movies of all-time.

10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” (1988) Bill Murray. A callous executive learns the true meaning of Christmas when he is visited by ghosts.

Thursday, December 21 10:30 a.m. (EWTN) MusicalChristmas With the Dominican Sisters of Mary The Dominican Sisters of Mary celebrate Christmas with song.

12:35 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Holiday in Handcuffs” (2007) Melissa Joan Hart. A woman kidnaps a handsome guy to take home to her parents during the Christmas holidays.

1:30 p.m. (EWTN) Feasts With the Friar Father John teaches about the Advent wreath.

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

2:35 p.m. (FREE)Movie“Christmas With the Kranks”(2004) Tim Allen. Luther and Nora Krank scramble to create the perfect Christmas for their daughter.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Land” (2015) Nikki Deloach. A woman inherits a Christmas tree farm from her grandmother and decides she it. 1 2/6/13 1:03must PM sell Page 4:35 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple struggles to spend Christmas with all four of their divorced parents.

5:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1984) George C. Scott. An old man

who hates Christmas is taught its true meaning and spirit by three ghosts.

6:20 p.m. (DISN) Movie“Home Alone: The Holiday Heist”(2012) Christian Martyn. A young boy set up traps for ghosts, but catches a group of thieves instead.

6:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father.

8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracleon 34th Street” (1947) Maureen O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle.

(CMT) Movie “A Christmas Story 2” (2012) Daniel Stern.

It’s five years later, and Ralphie is eying a car, but trouble seems to be following him.

(DISN) Movie “Arthur Christmas” (2011) James McAvoy.

Santa’s son wants to use his father’s workshop for an urgent mission on Christmas night.

(HALL) Movie “Romance at Reindeer Lodge” (2017) Nicky Whelan. A group of adults from around the world swear off partaking in holiday events.

8:50 p.m. (FREE) 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. 9 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near Based on Max Lucado’s beloved book, God Came Near.

9:40 p.m. (DISN )Toy Story That Time Forgot Trixie the triceratops helps the gang to return to Bonnie’s room.

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10:55p.m. (FREE) “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” Kris Kringle overcomes an evil ruler and delivers toys to children all over the world.

Friday, December 22 Noon (NICK) Peppa Pig While Danny Dog is dressed up as Santa, they get a visit from Father Christmas himself.

1:15 p.m. (FREE) “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Kris Kringle overcomes an evil ruler and delivers toys to children all over the world.

1:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “This Christmas” (2007) Delroy Lindo. A drama centered around the Whitfield family’s first holiday together in four years.

2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Switched for Christmas” (2017) Candace Cameron-Bure. Identical twins decide to swap lives for the holidays, learning lessons along the way.

2:20p.m. (FREE) The Year Without a Santa Claus Santa decides to take time off because he feels people have lost the spirit of Christmas.

2:30 p.m. (EWTN) The Promise The events relating to the Annunciation and birth of Christ are illustrated.

3:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Arthur Christmas” (2011) James

McAvoy. Santa’s son wants to use his father’s workshop for an urgent mission on Christmas night.

4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas in Homestead” (2016) Taylor Cole. An actress heads to a Christmas-obsessed town to film a movie, and is thrown for a loop.

5 p.m. (TBN) Because of Bethlehem (TCM) Movie “Christmas in Connecticut” (1945) Barbara Stanwyck. A promotional stunt threatens to expose a columnist’s fictitious housekeeping skills.

5:25 p.m. (FREE) 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. 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Holly Lodge” (2017) Alison Sweeney.

Sophie inherits the Evergreen Inn and Ski Lodge and spends every holiday there.

7 p.m. (TCM) Movie “Remember the Night” (1940) Barbara Stanwyck. A shoplifter’s life is changed when she is placed in a compassionate lawyer’s care.

(TNT) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas The story of the Grinch, who decides to steal Christmas from the citizens of Whoville.

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8p.m. (DISN) Movie “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!”(2011) Bridgit Mendler.

The Duncans get separated en route to Palm Springs, and scramble to get reunited.

(HALL) Movie “The Christmas Train” (2017) Dermot Mulroney. A journalist embarks on a cross-country train at Christmas unsure of the journey ahead.

(TBN) Because of Bethlehem 9:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” (2007) Tim Allen. Santa Claus prepares for a busy Christmas with his in-laws and the mischievous Jack Frost.

9:45 p.m. (TNT) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas The story of the Grinch, who decides to steal Christmas from the citizens of Whoville.

10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Encore” Maggie Lawson.

An actress is cast in an off Broadway show before giving up her dream and moving home.

(TBS) Surprise! Instant Christmas Carol! Celebrity caroller’s from across the entertainment spectrum hit the road.

10:15 p.m. (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1999) Patrick Stewart. A miserly old man is visited by three ghosts in order to learn the meaning of Christmas.

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behavior.

The public held the day at the council meeting, with most of the comments and shared letters advocating due process and not reorganizing.

Wilson read aloud four email messages that he and City Manager Charlie Honeycutt had received from people who could not attend, three of which argued that the arrests were a private matter and that due process should be allowed before the council takes any action.

One letter from a Signal Hill resident, however, argued that Wilson be removed as mayor, stating, “His recent behavior is unacceptable and embarrassing to our city.”

A similarly larger proportion of the attending public expressed support for due process before action is taken, with a minority opinion that Wilson should be removed as mayor.

One speaker, Mercy Chung, in supporting Wilson, called Forester’s stance in his published letter ironic considering his own questionable public behavior in 2014, when he made an offensive statement to a local businesswoman while discussing her opposition to a project he supported.

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of such ‘egregious’ behavior?” Chung asked Forester. “Wasn’t it you that verbally accosted an African-American female in a local restaurant, going up to her table, using your title as vice mayor and making racially inappropriate statements and then trying to negatively affect her employment. Remember that?”

Chung further described Forester’s call to reorganize as “petty vindictiveness.” Her statement, like the other 10 arguing against reorganization, was followed by ardent audience applause.

Carmen Brooks, a Signal Hill planning commissioner, also advocated for due process to allow the facts of Wilson’s arrest to be established before any council action.

She further called the council’s attention to the significance of the attending crowd.

“When things are going fine, we don’t have an audience like this,” Brooks said. “But when things are not going right, […] we certainly come out, and I suggest that you listen to the will of the people.”

One resident pointed out that there were only three-and-a-half months left in Wilson’s mayoral term.

“I think it would look bad on the city of Signal Hill if we were to pull the mayor at this point,” she said.

Some members of the public alluded to race in their comments, one noting that Wilson is the first and only African-American councilmember and Gregory Sanders, a local pastor, discussed the influence of “bias-based conversations and observations.”

“Believe it or not, there are people who get accused of doing things that they did not do,” said Robin Perry, a local attorney. “And for certain people, certain demographics, it happens more than you might think.”

Ludlow Creary, Wilson’s attorney, came forward as well, questioning the reliability of the “facts” being discussed.

“At this point, the facts as to what happened, the events that led to that arrest, have not been determined,” Creary said. “Some apparent hearsay statement from some unnamed hotel worker– those aren’t facts […] upon

which to base a proceeding to reorganize the council. […] Without the facts that establish probable cause, no charges can be filed.”

Nevertheless, Tom Benson, a former Signal Hill commissioner, and Gary Dudley, a current commissioner, argued that the council should reorganize to ensure its operating efficiency and mitigate embarrassment caused by Anita W. Harris | Signal Tribune Wilson’s arrest.

“I like Mayor A capacity crowd attends the Dec. 12 Signal Hill City Council meeting, anticipating a potential Wilson, but I don’t council reorganization. believe he should “I do not plan to add insult to injury such a manual periodically since 2014 be mayor because he is a distraction by standing by as Signal Hill opens the but never adopted it. At the Nov. 28 at this time,” Benson said. “And until newspapers again this week to realize meeting, Hansen had asked that it be it’s resolved, he should step aside, be a councilmember, and the City should that this elected official [referring to revisited in the wake of Wilson’s armove on with its organization and stop herself] could have done something rest. to mitigate the embarrassment and reThe approved manual mostly covthese disruptions.” spond appropriately but was too hesiers official positions, procedures and Following public comment, Wilson tant or intimidated to act,” she said. meeting decorum, but it also includes returned discussion of reorganization Vice Mayor Tina Hansen agreed the section “Codes of Civility– Article back to the council, asserting that the incident won’t interfere with his ability that Wilson’s arrest cast a negative II,” which directs legislative officials, light on the city, and she expressed such as council members, to act with to be mayor.

“I am embarrassed. […] Who hope that Wilson would step down if integrity.

Some of this article’s specific would want to be arrested?” he said. charges are filed. However, she stated “I don’t believe that it is in the best in- she would not push for him to do so “Rules of Civility” for legislative ofterest of the city to have a reorganiza- at present, even though she had ex- ficials include: tion of council. […] I don’t believe my pressed support for the motion at the • Behaving with courtesy and respect toward everyone with whom they inactions will negatively affect the city.” previous meeting.

“Based on what I know, I do not toteract.

Councilmember Lori Woods reday support reorganization,” she said.

• Exhibiting integrity and trustworthisponded that, as an elected official, she Hansen also affirmed the impor- ness. feels a responsibility to the residents and business owners of Signal Hill, as tance of incidents such as Wilson’s • Acting as if they were on official duty regardless of where they are or what well as over 100 municipal employ- arrest coming to light.

“When you sit up here in public they are doing. ees, to support council reorganization. office, you are scrutinized at a higher • Avoiding personalizing issues by “You can imagine my disappointment that, following his arrest, […] standard than other people,” she said. engaging in name-calling or personal Mayor Wilson did not voluntarily step “So when something happens that invective, speaking in a derogatory or embarrasses the City, it should not belittling manner towards those with down,” she said.

She recalled that she and Wilson come as a surprise that it’s brought whom one disagrees, whether they be were the only council members to up– whether it’s by another council colleagues or members of the public.

Dave Aleshire, the city attorney, exhave objected to Forester’s appoint- member, whether it’s by a newspaper, whether it’s by a resident– it shouldn’t plained that violation would result in ment as mayor in 2015 after his own come as a surprise.

It shouldn’t be concensure by the legislative body. questionable actions months previoussidered a personal attack. It is part of In response to a question by Hansen ly. the check and balance of our democ- about whether an independent investiracy that people have a right to bring it gation could be authorized in such casup and then let the democracy speak.” es, Aleshire stated that while it is not Acknowledging Hansen’s position, codified in the manual, that doesn’t Forester pulled his motion to reorga- preclude its possibility. But he didn’t nize, but only pending further charges advise including such a stipulation, filed against Wilson. based on his experience.

“Once the case is settled, I want that “You guys handled this [reorganimotion back,” he said. zation decision] tonight with signifiMost of the attending audience ap- cant grace,” he said. “I am somewhat plauded Forester’s withdrawal of the reluctant to invite that [investigation] motion. process by identifying it specifically in Wilson reiterated the regret he had the document. […] If we automaticalexpressed at the council’s previous ly went to, ‘Okay, are we now doing meeting. an investigation or not doing an inves“I apologize for any embarrassment tigation?’ it’s a real problem.” or hardship this has caused,” he said.

Aleshire further addressed council “I take full responsibility. We will member concerns that the codes of move forward. This is a great city, and conduct in the manual seemed to limI love this city.” it public behavior at meetings, which had been an objection when the manuConduct manual al was considered previously.

Though the council did not pursue “It’s not controlling the public; it’s reorganization, it did, along with the controlling the council from getting City Council as Successor Agency, too aggressive with the public,” he exagree to adopt a governance document plained. “You have to take a lot of critcalled Manual of Procedural Guide- icism from the public. As long as the lines for the Conduct of City Council meeting can go on, you have to take and Constituent Body/Commission it. If the public action is stopping the Meetings.

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Retirement accounts The council approved transitioning the City’s current 457(b) and 401(a) retirement accounts from ICMA-RC to Voya for recordkeeping and to SFG Retirement Plan Consulting for investment advising and co-fiduciary services, as of April 1, 2018.

Mark Schuster of SFG explained that, based on unbiased analysis, every fund in the new plans would offer lower fees and higher returns to City employees.

Crossing guards The council approved extending a contract with All City Management Services for crossing guard services for two years, at an annual cost of $90,859, including a 75-cent-per-hour rate increase, paid for by the police department.

Police Chief Christopher Nunley explained that the crossing guards serve at five school intersections: three around Signal Hill Elementary, one at Alvarado Elementary and one at Nelson Academy.

Several council members expressed concern to Nunley about open gates at Signal Elementary causing safety issues, and that either they should be closed or another crossing guard should be placed there.

“It’s going to be our recommendation to the school that the gate should probably be closed,” Nunley stated.

Stormwater capture The council approved amending the memorandum of understanding with the City of Long Beach regarding the joint Los Cerritos Channel Sub-Basin 4 Stormwater Capture Facility Project at Long Beach Airport.

The amendment increases reimbursement to the City of Long Beach from $50,000 to $350,000 to cover administrative costs connected with FAA regulations.

However, Kelli Tunnicliff, public works director, stated that this has no fiscal impact to the City since the whole $11 million project is covered

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She said that construction should be completed by February 2018.

Fire code Per procedure, the council conducted a public hearing and second reading before adopting a new fire code.

The approved ordinance repeals the 2013 fire code and replaces it with the 2017 County of Los Angeles Fire Code, adopting by reference the 2016 California Fire Code and portions of the 2015 International Fire Code.

Website design Hannah Shin-Heydorn, deputy city manager, presented on the City’s new website design by government website consultants CivicPlus, to be implemented by June 21, 2018.

The new design will incorporate features that newer institutional and municipal websites employ, such as more white space, clean calendars, dynamic interaction opportunities, engaging pictures and social-media links.

Shin-Heydorn explained that the color palette used would be “fresh, engaging and clean,” like the City itself.

The next Signal Hill City Council meeting will take place Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 7pm in the council chamber at 2175 Cherry Ave. (There is no meeting scheduled Dec. 26.)

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levard from a mixed-use property to a community-commercial, which does not allow housing. The site would maintain a three-story minimum.

• In council district 4, a change was made to the area of the traffic circle, where buildings would maintain a four-story height, with the exception of existing buildings that currently already exceed that height. The properties immediately adjacent to the traffic circle would be community-commercial. Mixed-use properties would be located farther away from the center of the traffic circle. Policy language will be created to require that there be no net loss in total retail space.

• In council district 5, a change was made at the Lowe’s-K-Mart site at Bellflower Boulevard and Spring Street to eliminate the mixed-use proposal and create a designation of community-commercial at a two-story height.

• For council district 6, the Planning Commission adopted all changes that were recommended by Councilmember Dee Andrews through a letter, asking for reduced height from five stories to four stories along the Midtown Specific Plan Corridor– which includes Pine, Earl and Burnett avenues and Willow Street. Focusing on the area bound by Earl Avenue, the alley behind Pacific Avenue and the midtown boundary, there’s a block that has single-family homes that would revert to its bounding and contemporary neighborhood placetype. An area east of the midtown border would also be reduced from five stories to four stories. A portion of Pacific Avenue, from 25th to 28th streets, would additionally be reduced to three stories.

• In council district 6, a reduction in height was made to Pacific Avenue, between 20th and 25th streets, from four stories to three stories. Height changes were made from 20th to 19th streets, down from five stories to four stories, but it would also maintain the existing five stories just south of 19th Street that leads to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway.

There were no changes to council districts 1, 3, 7, 8 and 9.

The majority of residents reacted to the commission’s recommendation to the city

council to adopt the LUE as part of the City’s General Plan the same way they have over the last few months at various community meetings– with opposition. Common concerns are that increased building sizes will change city landscapes and block scenery and that the implementation of the plan will lead to high-density neighborhoods, which can cause parking and traffic problems.

In the wake of the recommendation, one resident even interjected from her seat that “we’ll never forget this.”

Erick Verduzco-Vega, chair of the Planning Commission, urged residents that they can still voice their opinions about the issue.

“I know not everybody’s happy with everything that was done,” said Verduzco-Vega at the end of the long meeting. “[...] There is still opportunity for everyone, throughout the city of Long Beach, to ask as many questions and [make] suggestions of staff that you deem appropriate, and that you do the same with the city council. This item is not final.”

The LUE is a component of the City’s General Plan that has not been updated since 1989. The City’s goal is to modify the plan to better reflect modern-day living standards and use it as a guiding tool for future growth heading into 2040.

The LUE maps– which have been updated a few times this year, the most recent change being in November– show citywide changes to neighborhoods, including increased building sizes and placetypes, commonly known as land-use designations, as stated in the current iteration of the LUE. Carrie Tai, the City’s current planning officer, explained that a placetype’s fundamental purpose is to designate a land use for a specific area. For example, a placetype could be a designation of an area listed as an industrial or a commercial zone. The term “placetype” is simply an interchangeable term used to define land.

Many during the meeting’s public-input session feared that the changes will cause Long Beach to lose its identity.

Suzanne, a resident of the 5th council district, said part of what made Long Beach such an attractive city when she first moved in was the variety of lifestyle that it offered– if res-

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Residents listen to community input about the City of Long Beach’s proposed update to the Land Use Element (LUE) on Monday, Dec. 11, inside the council chamber of City Hall.

idents craved a beach, homey or downtown lifestyle, it was all available to them.

“What I see in the maps, and what I don’t understand, is that you’re sort of homogenizing all the different neighborhoods that we have so that they will all end up looking and being the same,” she said. “And that takes away from us what we think is an intrinsic part of Long Beach.”

Alan, a resident of district 6, urged the commissioners to reduce sizes in his neighborhood down to a three-story minimum, also adding that they should take the plan “back to the drawing board.”

Alan’s main concern was also the lack of awareness the public had about the LUE maps. Many residents during public input mentioned that they had first heard of the update as recently as that same day of the meeting.

“Commissioners, I think we can randomly pick six people from this room who can do a better job on outreach,” he said. “I sincerely apologize to staff, because I have the high-

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TST5591 / 2017 329572 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: THE PET WELFARE PROJECT, 2020 Raymond Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: KAROLE LYNN FOREMAN, 2020 Raymond Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Karole Lynn Foreman. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in June, 2017. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on November 16, 2017. 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 24 & December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

TST5592 Trustee Sale T.S. No. 057626-CA APN: 7215019-129 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/25/2011. 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 On 1/4/2018 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/17/2011, as Instrument No. 20111398881, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JIANYUAN CHAI AND JING ZHANG, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 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, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2001 EAST 21ST STREET UNIT 331 SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $273,061.84 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful

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bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 057626-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 2802832 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117.

Pub. in the Signal Tribune: December 1, 8 & 15, 2017.

TST5593 / 2017 335475 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: DYNAMIC GLASS, 3350 Gundry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: DYANA DULINBLANCHARD, 3350 Gundry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Dyana D. Dulin-Blanchard. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on November 27, 2017. 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: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

TST5596 Trustee Sale T.S. No. 059217-CA APN: 7217006-110 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/20/2004. 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 On 1/9/2018 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/15/2004, as Instrument No. 04 1513914, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DENISE I. DAMROW, AN UNMARRIED PERSON 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, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 70 OF TRACT 48512, IN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1189 PAGES 70 TO 78 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO. EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION REF. NO. 059217-CA LOT 70 OF TRACT 48512, IN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1189 PAGES 70 TO 78 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN, OR UNDER SAID LAND OR WHICH MAY BE PRODUCED THEREFROM UNDER, ANY AND ALL OIL AND GAS LEASES, AS GRANTED TO W. N. WINDES, AS TRUSTEE, BY DEED RECORDED JUNE 5, 1953 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 3526 IN BOOK 41908, PAGE 82, OFFICIAL RECORDS, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN OR UNDER SAID LAND OR WHICH MAY BE PRODUCED THEREFROM UNDER ANY AND ALL OIL AND GAS LEASES, WITH RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY IDENTICAL TO THOSE SURFACE RIGHTS RETAINED BY SHELL OIL COMPANY UNDER ITS EXISTING OIL AND GAS LEASE. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN, ON, OR UNDER SAID LAND, BUT EXCLUDING ANY RIGHTS OF GRANTOR TO DRILL, MINE, STORE, EXPLORE, OR OPERATE ON THE SURFACE THEREOF, OR IN THE UPPER 500 FEET OF THE SUBSURFACE OF SAID LAND, AS RESERVED IN BY DAVIS INVESTMENT COMPANY, IN DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-969171.

ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED ONE-FOURTH INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS EXCEPTED AND RESERVED IN THE DEED

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DATED APRIL 30, 1981 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-969169. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED 1/24TH INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCE BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS EXCEPTED AND RESERVED IN THE DEEDS FROM MARILYN BRUCE HASTINGS, DATED JUNE 30, 1981 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO’S. 81-969158, 81-969159 AND INSTRUMENT NO. 81-969160. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED 1/24TH INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS EXCEPTED AND RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM PAULINE BRUCE SETTLE, IN DEED DATED MAY 13, 1981 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-969165. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED 1/24TH INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS EXCEPTED AND RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM DOROTHY BRUCE ERICKSON DATED JUNE 30, 1981 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-969166. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED 1/24TH INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS EXCEPTED AND RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM WILLIAM MORRIS BRUCE DATED MAY 13, 1981 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-969167.

ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED 1/24TH INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS EXCEPTED AND RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ROBERT EDWARD BRUCE DATED MAY 13, 1981 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-969168. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM DAVIS INVESTMENT COMPANY AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN ON OR UNDER SAID LAND, BUT EXCLUDING ANY RIGHT OF GRANTOR TO DRILL, MINE, STORE, EXPLORE, OR OPERATE ON THE SURFACE THEREOF OR IN THE UPPER 500 FEET, OF THE SUBSURFACE OF SAID LAND IN DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-969170. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN, ON OR UNDER SAID LAND, BUT EXCLUDING ANY RIGHTS OF GRANTOR TO DRILL, MINE, STORE, EXPLORE, OR OP-

ERATE ON THE SURFACE THEREOF OR IN THE UPPER 500 FEET, OF THE SUBSURFACE OF SAID LAND, AS RESERVED IN DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 81-969172.

ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN OR UNDER SAID LAND OR WHICH MAY BE PRODUCED THEREFROM, UNDER, ANY AND ALL OIL AND GAS LEASES, AS GRANTED TO W. N. WINDEE, AS TRUSTEE, BY DEED RECORDED JUNE 5, 1953 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 3526 IN BOOK 41908 PAGE 82, OFFICIAL RECORDS, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY AS RESERVED IN A DOCUMENT RECORDED JULY 27, 1971 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 46 IN BOOK D5136 PAGE 919, OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM HEREIN ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN, ON OR UNDER SAID LAND, BUT EXCLUDING ANY RIGHTS OF GRANTOR TO DRILL, MINE, STORE, EXPLORE OR OPERATE ON THE SURFACE THEREFROM OR IN THE UPPER 500 FEET OF THE SUBSURFACE OF SAID LAND, AS RESERVED IN DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 1982 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 82-969174.

ALSO EXCEPT, GRANTOR HEREBY EXPRESSLY, RESERVES UNTO HIMSELF THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO AND OWNERSHIP OF ALL GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES, MINERALS, ORES, PRECIOUS AND USEFUL METALS, SUBSTANCES AND HYDROCARBONS OF EVERY KIND AND CHARACTER, INCLUDING PETROLEUM, OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND TAR, THAT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER BE FOUND, LOCATED CONTAINED, DEVELOPED OR TAKEN ON, IN, UNDER OR FROM SAID LAND, OR ANY PART THEREOF, WITHOUT HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY OR ANY RIGHT OF ENTRY TO BE SUBSURFACE THEREOF TO A DEPTH 500 FEET BENEATH THE SURFACE OF SAID PROPERTY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REMOVAL OR OTHER EXPLOITATION OF SAID RESOURCES AND SUBSTANCES. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2960 20TH ST E SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST5561 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Ordinance No. 2017-11-1496 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, November 14, 2017 and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, December 12, 2017. A summary of the ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15.08 REPEALING THE 2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND REPLACING IT WITH THE 2017 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND PORTIONS OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 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.

Keir Jones City Clerk Published in the Signal-Tribune newspaper on December 15, 2017 Posted at City Hall, Signal Hill Park Community Center, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on December 15, 2017.

December 15, 2017 sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $129,242.20 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 059217-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Pub. The Signal Tribune 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 2017.

TST5564 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 134296 Title No. 95517690 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/06/2005. 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. On 01/05/2018 at 11:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/13/2005, as Instrument No. 05 0849464 and Modified by Modification Recorded 7/18/2008 by Instrument No. 20081285714, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of

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the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed

by Eric Anthony Binns, an Unmarried Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 7216-006-022. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2060 Raymond Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90806. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $651,527.60. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 11/27/2017 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 41689 ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH, STE. 228, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site -www.servicelinkASAP.com- for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 134296. 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. A-4639356 Published in the Signal Tribune on: 12/15/2017, 12/22/2017, 12/29/2017

TST5562 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-619246-JP Order No.: 12-0144187-02 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/18/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ANGEL PULEX, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 2/3/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0261893 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/16/2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,140,306.98 The purported property address is: 2218 OHIO AVE, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 7215-026-053 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the

public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA14-619246-JP. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-14-619246-JP IDSPub #0134943 12/22/2017 12/29/2017 1/5/2018 TST5600 / 2017 330517 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. BUELLPRO MEDIA, 2. BUELLPRO MEDIA PROJECTS, 3. ARTISTS ESSENTIAL VISIONS, 4. ARTISTS ROAMING TRAVELER, 5. COSPLAY OPS, 6. COSPLAYER OPS, 7. ESSENTIALS OF SOCAL, 8. ICED THE DISEASE, 9. ROAD TO THE CON, 10.

SIGNAL HILL ON POINT, 11. SIGNAL HILL VISIONS, 12. SOCAL PANTRY, 13.

STAGE EXPLORATIONS, 14. THE ARTIST’S REFLECTIVE THOUGHTS, 15.

THE ESSENTIALS OF AN ARTIST’S VISION, 16. THE EXPLORER’S LOUNGE SHOW, 17. THE MASTER ARTIST’S PERSPECTIVE, 18. THE ROAD TO THE CON, 19. ACROSS AMERICA BEAUTY, 20. ESSENTIALS OF U.S.A., 21. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ON THE POINT SHOW, 22. SPORTS OPS: GAME OF THE WEEK, 23. STEAMPUNK OPS, 24. THE STEAMPUNK FILM PROJECT, 2550 E. 21st St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: BUELL LEROY BROWN III, 2550 E. 21st St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Buell Leroy Brown III. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on November 17, 2017.

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: December 15, 22, 29, 2017 & January 5, 2018.

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ness as: GLAMOROUS LASSES AND BROWS, 6408 E. Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90713. Registrant: CASSIE CHOU, 6408 E. Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90713. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Cassie Chou. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in December 2017. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on December 8, 2017. 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: December 15, 22, 29 2017 & January 5, 2018.

TST5584 / 2017 318520 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. DRIPS AND DRAINS PLUMBING SERVICE, 2. NO DRIPS PLUMBING SERVICE, 1118 E. Ridgewood Street.

Registrant: GREGORY MCDANIEL, 1118 E. Ridgewood St., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Gregory McDaniel. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on November 3, 2017. 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 10, 17, 24 & December 1, 2017.

TST5589 / 2017 311121 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. SANCUS TAX, 2. SANCUSTAX, 3.

SANCUS ACCOUNTING, 235 E. Broadway, Suite 324, Long Beach, CA 90802.

Registrant: DOUGLAS DICK, 2599 Walnut Ave., Unit 226, Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Douglas Dick. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on October 27, 2017. 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 17, 24 & December 1, 8, 2017.

TST5578 / 2017 318068 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 2. POSH ENTERPRISES, 939 E. 27th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: 1. NEENA R. STRICHART, 2. STEPHEN M. STRICHART, 939 E. 27th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Stephen M. Strichart.

The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in February, 2000. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on November 3, 2017. 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 10, 17, 24 & December 1, 2017.

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During a Cambodian community forum, hosted on Dec. 9 in Long Beach, that discussed deportation, 70th District Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell, along with other local and congressional leaders, voiced his concerns about the deportations family members and refugees.

the height of the Vietnam War, President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered the dropping of hundreds of bombs on Cambodian territory in an effort to destroy North Vietnamese forces that had crossed into the country’s border, according to history.com.

The bombing campaigns of the Vietnam War and the genocide conducted by the Khmer Rouge militant group a decade later left a large scar in the Cambodian community.

“I was 11 years old,” Kuoch recalled. “I saw many people die, mostly old people.”

In an effort to understand how the Cambodian community in Long Beach has grown following war-time events, the Cambodian Advocacy Collaborative (CAC) and California State University, Long Beach conducted a Cambodian-community needs assessment.

There was a total of 220 participants who were interviewed. The interviewees had to be 18 years or older, reside in Long Beach and self-identify as Cambodian or Cambodian-American.

The data indicates that 28 percent, or one out of four participants, had poor health. They primarily suffered from diabetes, arthritis, depression, hypertension and PTSD. Twenty-five

percent of those interviewed said they had attempted suicide.

On the economic side of things, the data shows that one in three participants are in debt. Fifty percent of Cambodians in the survey worked a total of less than one year, according to the needs assessment. The survey also found that half of the younger participants felt unsafe in their communities due to gang activity, drug use, theft and gun violence.

The forum then shifted from an analytical tone to a more personal one.

Alisha Sim, an intern for the CAC, placed a human face onto the community needs assessment as she told the audience that she struggled to make ends meet by working a full-time job, going to school and tending to her parents’ medical needs.

“It is very stressful for me to focus on school while having to work to support my parents and myself,” she said.

Sim is a caretaker for her grandparents and her mother, who suffers from four out of the five chronic illnesses experienced by most Cambodian refugees.

“Running a lot of these errands for my family has become a challenge to me, almost like a job,” she said.

“Family is my priority. There would

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along the pipeline that the State has mentioned– SB 35 and other opportunities, such as a statewide rent-control ballot initiative,” he said. “Ballot measures like that will make it even more difficult for the ‘Mom and Pop’ property owners that we represent [...] to improve their properties, improve their businesses. You know, that’s their bread and butter. [...] The LUE is a chance for Long Beach to definite its own destiny. [...] Too many times we push it off the side, and [...] we cannot piss away our opportunity to make it better, and we can make it better.”

As some of the community mentioned, taking the shape of a looming presence in the midst of the LUE discussion is Senate Bill 35 (SB 35), which was one of 15 housing bills signed into law on Sept. 29 of this year.

Michael Mais, assistant city attorney, said the legislation– effective Jan. 1, 2018– provides a streamlined approval process for housing projects in cities nationwide, eliminating what would normally be a years-long review process. The caveat is that there is a multitude of criteria and procedures that a specific project must meet to qualify for streamlined approval, some of which Mais admitted is complex.

There is a provision in SB 35 that allows the California Depart-

ment of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to establish guidelines to explain how, in its view, the legislation is going to work.

“It’s not anticipated that they will even finish those guidelines within this year,” he said. “And it’s unclear from the legislation when HCD will be in a position to make a determination that a city has not met its arena entitlement needs.”

As such, SB 35’s limitations and how it applies to a city’s placetypes and zoning laws is not entirely known until those guidelines are released.

Mais added that the City could not impose a certain parking standard if a developer did not want one, which was a frequent concern amongst residents.

Fifth District Councilmember Stacy Mungo emailed a newsletter the day after the meeting and praised the community for making a difference, specifically as it relates to her council district and the changes that were made to the LUE prior to the Planning Commission’s recommendation. She confirmed that the LUE will be reviewed by the city council at a date that is yet to be determined. “[...] our work isn’t done,” she wrote in her email.

Public comments about the LUE may still be submitted to LUEUDE2040@longbeach.gov. ✦

be times I would have to miss school or schedule my work days to make sure everyone in the family is well and seeing the doctors when they need to.”

With the pressure of school and hospital bills continuing to surmount them, Sim’s family is reminded every holiday season of what it is missing– her brother, who is a refugee immigrant who was deported to a country to which he has no connection.

In an email interview Wednesday evening, Sim withheld the name of her brother, saying, “Many families fear to share names, as they don’t want to be re-traumatized by getting media attention, unless it will help efforts to end deportations or help reunite the family.”

Her brother arrived to the U.S. when he was 4 years old. Now 32, Sim’s sibling is in Cambodia, and he can communicate with his family through calling cards.

“In order for us to contact him, we must buy a calling card,” Sim wrote in an email. “The calling card is roughly between $2 to $3, but we only get between 30 to 45 minutes to talk to him, which I believe does not buy enough time for us. Yes, $2 to $3 seems very inexpensive, but to have to buy it all the time adds up. Like I mentioned before, my parents were seamstresses and we don’t have much financially.”

Sim wrote that her brother had previously served time in prison for theft.

At the time, she was about 14 years old and in the 8th grade.

Sim’s brother was deported to Cambodia in 2011, the same year his first son was born.

“He was detained [and] was not able to witness his own son’s birth,” she wrote. “The only chance he had to see and hold his son for the very first time was when we went to visit him in Oregon to say our last goodbyes.”

Sim said her brother has been sent to a place their parents had previously escaped due to war, and that his deportation is hurting the family dramatically, financially, physically and emotionally.

The aftermath of deportation is a heavy burden that impacts women who take on the role of supplementing

family income when the main income earner, most often males, is detained or deported, according to a CAC press release.

During the event, Jocelyn Kong, member of the Khmer Girls in Action organization, said that her aunt was detained in Long Beach on drug-related charges. Kong did not share the name of her aunt with the Signal Tribune because she did not want it to be published.

Kong told the Signal Tribune in a phone interview Wednesday morning that her aunt was born in Cambodia and transferred to a Thai refugee camp at a very young age. In 1982, she was sponsored by an American family to come to the U.S. and receive full citizenship.

Now 35, Kong’s aunt has been detained. Her previous encounter with law enforcement happened at an early age when she was pulled over for driving without a license, according to Kong. Her family was informed of her detention by contacting a bail bond organization that confirmed that she had been incarcerated.

“My aunt didn’t have a home at the time. She would sleep at friends’ houses, in her car or the park bench,” Kong said. “We looked here and there for her, but she wasn’t found, so we called the bail bonds place.”

Kong said her aunt didn’t speak much to the family about what was happening related to her deportation because she felt disappointed in herself.

Currently, she is attending court hearings and legally challenging her detention. She has a 10-month-old daughter whom Kong’s family is car-

ing for. She could not confirm if her aunt was scheduled to be deported.

According to a press release from the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), Cambodia’s immigration department recently confirmed that more than 70 Cambodians from the U.S. will be deported in the month of December. Additionally, a total of 200 people are expected to be removed in 2018.

Following the panel speakers’ personal stories, political leaders had the chance to speak to the audience during the forum.

Councilmember Gonzalez told the audience she hopes the Long Beach Values Act will pass in early January.

The act was brought to the council two months ago and was authored by Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Rex Richardson and Long Beach Councilmembers Roberto Uranga and Jeannine Pearce.

The act states that it will prohibit local law agencies from working with ICE to deport citizens, provide resources for legal defense funds and would work with police and health organizations to abolish any sort of lists that would be used to deport immigrants.

During the forum, Assemblymember O’Donnell told the audience that he promises “to be your advocate.”

The Assemblymember spoke with the Signal Tribune Saturday and said that he had heard the numbers and statistics about the Cambodian community, but the personal stories he heard during the forum helped him better understand the issue.

“This is America,” he said. “We should do everything we can to keep families together.” ✦

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