March 30, 2018 | Vol. XL, No. 14 | Signal Tribune

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IN THIS ISSUE NEWS 2020 Census to include question about status of citizenship.

California files lawsuit over reinstatement of question.

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Meet the candidates Special section features information on those seeking office in LB. Pages 12 and 13

COMMUNITY

Marching for their lives

Residents join rally in support of gun safety.

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OPINION

A Look at Bygone Days column

Claudine Burnett writes about how Long Beach was home to one of the film industry’s leading screenwriters– a woman who produced hundreds of scripts.

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Signal Hill City Council selects new mayor Anita W. Harris

Hansen replaces Wilson as mayor; Forester is new vice mayor.

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The Signal Hill City Council conducted its annual mayor rotation on March 27, selecting councilmembers Tina Hansen and Larry Forester to serve as mayor and vice mayor, respectively, until March 2019.

The council also authorized staff to submit the city’s General Plan annual progress report to Sacramento, as per State law. Staff reviewed specific concerns about the housing element of the plan, given new State law SB 25.

Mayor rotation The Signal Hill City Council, like 66 other Los Angeles County municipalities, reorganizes annually, selecting a new mayor and vice mayor from among its five elected council members each year.

At its meeting on March 27, the council unanimously voted for Tina Hansen to be mayor for a year, with fellow councilmember Larry Forester serving as vice mayor. Former mayor Edward Wilson will continue serving on the council as a member.

This is Hansen’s fifth (non-consecutive) term as mayor, as she has served on the city council since 1994. She is also a deputy district attorney with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

It had been Hansen’s “turn” to rotate in as mayor last year, but she chose to defer that opportunity until this year so she could be mayor when construction of the new Signal Hill Public Library is complete. Instead, she served as vice mayor.

“Everyone knows that my passion is the [new Signal Hill public] library and

nations.

After city clerk Keir Jones initiated the procedure, Forester nominated Hansen, and Wilson moved to close nominations.

Newest member Robert Copeland asked if it was a “yes-no” vote and then voted yes, as did all the other members.

Following applause by the public and officials attending the meeting, Wilson and Hansen changed seats and name plaques so that Hansen could sit at the center of the council dais.

As new mayor, Hansen then conducted procedures for selecting a new vice mayor. She nominated Forester, and Wilson seconded the motion, after which other council Anita W. Harris | Signal Tribune members motioned for At the Signal Hill City Council meeting on March 27, nominations to be closed newly selected Mayor Tina Hansen (left) reads from and voted unanimously for a proclamation presented to outgoing mayor Edward Forester to be vice mayor.

Wilson (right) for his service.

“If I may say, we are a team again,” said ForestI want to be assured that I will be mayer, referring to his workor when the library opens,” she had ex- ing with Hansen previously in mayor/ plained at the meeting last March. vice-mayor roles.

Hansen’s and Forester’s four-year “I love when Larry is my vice mayelected terms will expire next March. or because, as everybody knows, I have Terms of the other three members– Wil- a complex life and I know that Larry is son, Lori Woods, and Robert Copeland– such a good backup for me,” Hansen expire in March 2021. said.

During the council meeting, as per Hansen then presented Wilson with a procedure, each member had the oppor- proclamation from the council thanking tunity to nominate a mayor in order for him for his representation as mayor over the council to then vote on those nomi- the past year.

“[Wilson] served this office with authenticity, enthusiasm and dedication,” Hansen read from the proclamation.

“During his tenure as mayor, the popularity of community events– such as Spring Fest, Halloween carnival and Concerts in the Park– reached all-time highs.”

Hansen also noted Wilson’s successes in building better relationships with local schools, opening the Zinnia housing development and the new Signal Hill Dog Park, and beginning construction of the new public library.

The opening of Mother’s Market and Ten Mile Brewing and the planned addition of Mazda to the Signal Hill Auto Center, all under Wilson’s tenure, Hansen said, promoted Signal Hill as a desirable place to establish a new business.

“Mayor Wilson was an advocate of environmental stewardship through his mayor’s clean-up events, encouragement of water-conservation efforts and reducing energy use through the approval of the LED streetlight-conversion project,” Hansen added.

Finally, she noted Wilson’s prudent fiscal practices leading to a balanced budget and sound reserve levels.

Hansen also presented Wilson with a plaque for outstanding dedication and service to the community as mayor and city council member.

“Apparently, this is a new thing,” Hansen quipped of the plaque. “I like it, and we can keep it next year. […] I, of course, would mention the library on mine.”

Other officials also made presentations of appreciation to Wilson, including representatives from the offices of see COUNCIL page 11

Path to extending seismic deadline, reinstating advanced life-saving care requires overcoming multiple hurdles

Community Hospital task-force meeting stresses significance of AB 2591, addressing staff shortages and finding new operator.

Denny Cristales Online Editor

March proved to be a trying month for Community Hospital’s biggest supporters.

MemorialCare’s separate announcements to terminate the hospital’s lease within 120 days, much sooner than anticipated, and diverting emergency care from the facility because of a low staff ratio added a not-so-welcome wrinkle to the already restricted deadline to preserve Community.

Then, MemorialCare’s CEO stated in an interview last week with the Signal Tribune there is “no chance” the hospital could be saved.

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Task Force apparently still begs to differ, however, because officials at its meeting this week seemed eager to find viable solutions to the obstacles that have been presented.

The task force hosted its third meeting this year at the Long Beach VA Medical Center’s Learning Center, on Monday, March 26, in its quest to save Community after an announcement in early December that the facility would close down because of its placement on an active fault line and failure to meet the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development’s (OSHPD) seismic requirements.

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California files lawsuit over Trump Administration’s reinstatement of question.

Sebastian Echeverry Staff Writer

State officials filed a lawsuit Tuesday in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to add a question in the U.S. 2020 Census concerning applicants’ citizenship status, according to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross wrote a memo on March 26 asking Karen Dunn Kelley, undersecretary for the Economic Affairs branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce, announcing the reinstatement of a citizenship-status question in the 2020 decennial census questionnaire.

“As you know, on Dec. 12, 2017, the

Department of Justice (DOJ) requested that the Census Bureau reinstate a citizenship question on the decennial census to provide census block-level citizenship voting age population (CV AP) data that are not currently available from government survey data,” the memo reads. “DOJ and the courts use CV AP data for determining violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), and having these data at the census block-level will permit more effective enforcement of the Act.” According to the DOJ website (justice.gov), Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits voting practices or procedures that discriminate on the basis of race, color or membership in one of the language minority groups

identified in Section 4 of the Act. White House has yet to commit to,” census help allocate representatives, Ross’s memo also states that he “set Lowenthal said, “it is safe to assume electoral votes, government funding out to take a hard look at the request, there will be the perception that infor- and are essential to long-term economand ensure that [he] considered all facts mation could be shared.” ic planning. They must be as accurate and data relevant to the question.” The When asked how the addition of as possible. I stand with [Becerra’s] citizenship-related question would also the question will affect how political lawsuit against this divisive and unconensure the prioritization of “complete districts are drawn within California, stitutional action.” and accurate data,” according to Ross.

Lowenthal said congressional districts The Democratic National ComBecerra stated in his lawsuit that the are, under the Constitution and U.S. mittee (DNC) also disagreed with the question regarding citizenship status law, based on total population, not vot- decision to add the question to the cencould discourage immigrants to answer ers or voting-eligible persons. sus. DNC spokesperson Vedant Patel the questionnaire, which could lead to “The possible undercounting of released a statement in which he said, inaccurate counts of the population. immigrant or minority communities “California– home to millions of imA news release from the California would mean they are diluted in politi- migrants, many not yet citizens– would Attorney General’s office states that cal representation, not to mention fed- see dire consequences from a highly an accurate population count of all eral funding,” he said. “Long Beach flawed and inaccurate census count.” individuals– regardless of citizenship saw a similar situation happen in the Ronna McDaniel, Republican Nastatus– is mandated every 10 years un- 1990 Census, when large numbers of tional Committee (RNC) chair, quesder the U.S. Constitution. In addition recently immigrated Cambodian ref- tioned the opposing views from her to determining Congressional repre- ugees from the Khmer Rouge refused Democratic colleagues. sentation and distribution of federal to participate in the Census, because In a YouTube video linked through funding, an accurate population count in Cambodia the Khmer Rouge had the Grand Old Party’s website (gop. enables states and localities to identify used census data to target victims. The com), the RNC chair said the question the need for critical services such as Cambodian community in Long Beach concerning citizenship status had been disaster relief, infrastructure projects, wound up severely undercounted and in the census “for years and years.” public-health assistance, schools, po- underrepresented until the 2000 Cen“They are mad that the census asks lice and fire protection. sus. We can’t let something like that that simple question,” she said. “Why In response to a question from the happen to communities throughout the wouldn’t we want to know if you are a Signal Tribune Thursday regarding country.” citizen of our country?” how safe from deportation respondents The congressmemember days earBetween 1820 and 1950, almost evwho answer “non-citizen” on the cen- lier had stated his disapproval of the ery decennial census asked a question sus are, 47th District Congressmember census question via Twitter. on citizenship in LONG some form, according COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BEACH Alan Lowenthal said U.S. Code Title “The Constitution requires the cento a press release from the Department NEEDS YOUR HELP TO BATHROOMS 13 prohibits Census Bureau employees sus to count every person in the coun- of Commerce. from sharing data with any government try, not just citizens,” his tweet reads.

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“The Trump Administration’s decision tween statements from Ross and BecLANDSCAPING LINES “However, if the question is includ- to add a question regarding citizenship erra concerning the accuracy of data ed– and without a massive outreach could discourage participation and collected via the census. While Ross from the Census Bureau to immigrant the accuracy of our most vital believes that the question will provide COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LONGdistort BEACH NEEDS YOUR HELP TO the and minority communities– a push government data. The results of the see CENSUS page 12

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’ve always had a problem with the color of my skin.

Let me clarify. It’s the lack of color of my skin that’s the problem.

I’m saying there is no color. Translucent. Transparent. Blinding white. So white I’m almost blue. Void of melanin. If I had my own theme songs, they would be “A Whiter Shade of Pale” or “Blinded by the Light.”

Get the picture?

I’ve always been very self-conscious of my skin color. I’ve been embarrassed and humiliated more than once because of it. Being so pale kept me shy and reserved, and I was reluctant to participate in social events with kids from my school or even summer camp. It’s been an impediment to me for years.

Being this pale ended my dream of becoming a professional surfer at an early age. True story. There was an older girl in the neighborhood that shared her Surfer and Surfing magazines with me, and I was immediately enchanted by the huge curls and tubes. I really loved the beach and the whole idea of a surfer’s life. No chance.

And I have always loved body-boarding. As a pre-teen, I’d be at Seal Beach with a friend and would come home red as a lobster each time, so I gave it up. In college I inherited a full-body wetsuit that would cover me (but I would still dress and undress in the car). And when I finally discovered rash guards, it was a new world!

I could have a top on in the water and be normal.

I avoided going to pool parties because I’d hear “Put a shirt on!” or “Get a tan!” I’m the guy that wore a T-shirt in the pool with that white stuff on my nose. I was the only guy at the beach wearing jeans. When I did wear shorts,

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Works by Pablo Picasso and singer Bob Marley’s likeness are among the subjects of the writer’s tattoos.

I would pull my tube socks up really high while out skateboarding or playing. I have always been jealous of those that had brown skin and were so comfortable going shirtless out in the sun.

As a kid, I ran around with a sunburned face, neck, back and arms.

Blisters were common, too. The only brown I ever got on my legs would be the numerous bruise spots I had from playing. I had countless nights of going to bed coated in Noxzema.

When I played soccer, I begged my sadistic coaches to put me on “shirts” for the daily shirts vs. skins scrimmage.

Why did they always seem to insist I was on skins? My mom even wrote a note to the coach, but he must have forgotten because I was on the skins team again.

Have I made myself clear enough about the issue?

Fast-forward a few decades, and enter the tattoo gun.

At age 38, I got my first two tattoos.

Before then, I had never ever wanted one, never considered myself a “tattoo type” and had seen all those guys with the bad 1990s tribal tattoos that I couldn’t relate to. Weren’t tattoos just for sailors anyway? But one night while driving home, I had an epiphany about getting tattoos of my favorite things. Just two. I figured if I put them on my upper thighs no one would see them, no one would know, and I still wouldn’t be a “tattoo guy.”

On a Friday night, I drove down PCH to Sunset Beach to find Sharky’s Tattoo Shop. The artist was standing out front having a smoke, and I asked him, “You have time?” He showed me the way into the low-frills shop and thus began a beautiful relationship with the artist and ink.

My first tattoo was “U2” with a white flag. I anxiously paced around the shop watching as the artist got his station ready. He poured the black ink into the little plastic cups, loaded the needle into his machine, squeezed out the ointment onto the table, got his paper towels stacked, shaved my leg and cleaned the spot with alcohol, and applied the purple stencil of the design.

I remember the first sting of the needle for the outline and the scratching of the seven-needle shading in of the design. Afterwards, I drove home with the sensation of road rash thinking how cool it was to walk into the shop with a blank canvas and come out with something permanent. And there was color on my leg! The ink addiction began that night. Next week I’d go back to get the USC football helmet logo on the other thigh.

It became my Friday-night ritual with Tim Cotter of Sharky’s. Heading to the shop after work, walking in and hearing the buzz of the machines, the see CORNER page 15

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ences. One Southern California movie company posted a list of 18 locations to be avoided, including the hollow tree and giant rock at Griffith Park, and a bit of rocky coast at Santa Monica. Some film companies were taking their crews elsewhere. Keystone was going to Mexico for a change of scenery and Edison was getting out of Southern California id you know that Long Beach was one of the cenaltogether. ters of movie making up until the early 1920s?

Edison’s stay in Long Beach only lasted five months, but The Long Beach film industry launched the ca- during that time they turned out productions of historical inreer of many well-known stars such as Harold Lloyd, Fatty terest, including The Dancer, a one-reeler, and The Dance of Arbuckle and Buster Keaton, to name just a few. Motion-pic- the Ages, starring Norma Gould and Ted Shawn. Choreogture production was not the only claim to fame Long Beach rapher Shawn, a pioneer in modern dance, later formed the held in the movie world; it was also home to one of the indus- Denishawn Dancers with his wife Ruth St. Denis. Their New try’s leading screenwriters– Olga Printzlau-Clark.

York school produced the likes of Martha Graham, Charles Olga was the wife of Fred T. Clark, whom she had mar- Weidman and Doris Humphrey. ried in July 1908 when she was just 17 years old and Fred a Harold Lloyd, attending drama school in San Diego in mere 21 years of age. While Fred worked as a barber, Olga 1913, worked as an extra on location for The Edison Comassumed the role of housewife at their home at 343 Pine Ave. pany in Jewels of the Madonna, his first film work. Lloyd She was active in several women’s clubs and loved to paint, played a Yaqui Indian wearing a loincloth; he followed that and some of her art work was so good they were put on disthe next week with a day’s work on locaplay at the public library. In January tion for another Edison film– this time in 1911 their daughter Virginia was born Dutch costume. at the same time a new industry came While in Long Beach, J. Searle Dawto town– motion pictures. ley adapted Helen Hunt Jackson’s 1884 Long Beach had a good opportunity romance Ramona, calling it The Old to become the film capital of the world Monk’s Tale. Dawley himself filmed it, when California Motion Picture Manwith Laura Sawyer playing Ramona. ufacturing Company opened operaJames Gordon portrayed Allesandro. tions in 1911. By 1913 they had sold Many who lived in Long Beach were their holdings to the Edison Motion recruited to be extras in the movies. Olga Film Company. The Daily Telegram saw the perfect opportunity for her and of March 22, 1913 had this to say her daughter Virginia to become actors, about the change in ownership: which they did. After appearing in a few Thomas A. Edison, the great inventor, Edison films, the young mother with a has honored Long Beach by the estabvivid imagination realized that romance lishment here of one of his many comwas a theme that could be explored in plete motion-picture producing comfilm. Olga saw the scenarios that were bepanies that distributes in salaries to its ing used in the films; she knew she could 40 to 60 actors and mechanics the sum do better and began to write. Early in of approximately $3,000 to $4,000 1913, Olga had five plays accepted by the each week. The studio, a barnlike Lubin Company of Philadelphia, and four structure at Sixth and Alamitos when by the Edison Company of New York. accepted by the Edison Company, has But something had happened in her marbeen transformed into the most comriage. As her writing career soared, her plete motion-picture workshop on the By 1920, Olga Printzlau-Clark had marriage soured. She and Fred divorced, coast and the only one of the 27 operat- written 352 produced screenplays and Olga and Virginia moved in with her ing west of Chicago, with one exception since her career began back in Long widowed mother Petra (at 924 Locust that is equipped with an indoor studio. Beach in 1913.

Ave.).

Thomas Edison had been one of the

By May 1913, the Edison Motion Film first to recognize the potential of his new invention, the mo- Company had decided to close its Long Beach operations tion-picture camera. To make use of his camera, and envi- and move to New York. For a while, the Famous Players sioning its entertainment value, he established a number of Company, organized by Daniel Frohman of New York, was film companies throughout the United States. In December considering leasing the studio, however the enterprise was 1912, he decided to open a studio in Long Beach. Under the sold to the Balboa Amusement & Producing Company headguidance of J. Searle Dawley, a troupe of 15 people came ed by brothers Herbert and Elwood Horkheimer. into town around New Year’s Day to begin the Edison enterOn May 23, 1913, with only $7,000 in cash, Herbert and prise. On January 10, 1913, they began their first film.

Elwood Horkheimer took possession of the one little buildThe old California Motion Picture studio, a barnlike struc- ing at the corner of Sixth and Alamitos in Long Beach. H.M. ture, was transformed into one of the most complete mo- Horkheimer had come to Southern California in 1912 detertion-picture workshops on the coast and the only one of the mined to get into the picture business. At the time, he had 27 picture companies operating west of Chicago (with one never seen a motion-picture camera, but he took over the exception), that was equipped with an indoor studio. Be- little studio vacated by the Edison Studio and started on a tween 40 and 60 people were on the company’s Long Beach small scale. He was soon joined by his brother, who had been payroll, with total salaries of $3,000 to $4,000 a week. The an electrical engineer up to that time. “H.M.,” as he was fastudio was described by the Long Beach Press (March 22, miliarly known, became the president and general manager, 1913) as “immense,” so completely equipped that the stu- while “E.D.” was secretary and treasurer. The two alternated dio could furnish costumes and scenery for Roman, Greek, between New York and the plant. One was always in the East French, Colonial and Stone Age dramas all at the same time. looking after the selling end, while the other was in Long

By May 1913 Edison was gone. Why? They had made Beach taking charge of productions. expensive investments in the old studio. They had signed a The new studio was pleased to have an established screen year’s lease. Was it the competition from all the other studios writer nearby. In December 1913, Olga’s three-reel script seeking a home in sunny California? A possible clue can be The Path of Sorrow was released by Long Beach’s Balboa found in an article entitled “California Too Familiar to Mov- Film Studio. The plot dealt with a vain young widow who ing Picture Patrons” in the May 31, 1913 issue of Variety. returns home to live with her father, but she thinks more of Complaints were coming in from the movie-going public, dress and appearance than she does of her 10-year-old son. both in the United States and abroad, that they were tired of Unrequited love, a secret marriage, death and revenge add to seeing the same scenery over and over again. A letter in Va- the intrigue. This was the first long drama that Olga had writriety from a London firm complained that every tree, rock ten. So phenomenal was her success in motion-picture work, and blade of grass was becoming familiar to English audisee BYGONE page 7

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AROUND TOWN EGGS WITH THE ELKS What Monthly breakfast Who Hosted by Elks Lodge #888 When Sunday, March 25 from 8am to 11:30am Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.

More Info The cost is $7 per person and includes eggs to order, full breakfast buffet, waffles with toppings, coffee, orange juice and drink specials at the bar. Visit elks.org/lodges/lodgefacilities.cfm?LodgeNumber=888.

WE THE PEOPLE What Citizenship workshop Who Hosted by Centro C.H.A. When Saturday, March 31 from 8am to 2pm Where Cesar E. Chavez Park, 401 Golden Ave. More Info Representatives from Centro C.H.A. will provide application assistance with the USCIS Naturalization Application to the first 100 eligible Legal Permanent Residents seeking U.S. Citizenship. The workshop will also feature a small citizenship and immigration resource fair. In addition, pro-bono legal attorneys will also be available to provide free consultations and answer questions regarding the application process. Visit centrocha.org.

THE NEXT SUPPER What Supper club Who Hosted by BKBIA When Monday, April 2 at 6:30pm Where The Pan, 3350 Long Beach Blvd.

More Info These monthly dinners benefit local businesses. Email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com to RSVP. BLUE FOR AUTISM What Discussion Who Hosted by MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach When Wednesday, April 4 from noon to 1pm Where 2801 Atlantic Ave. More Info Gary Feldman, medical director of the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center, will speak on the impact of autism. Attendees are encouraged to wear blue for a photo opportunity. Email Beatrice Jimenez at bjimenez@memorialcare.org.

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TAKE A HIKE What Hike Who Hosted by Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust When Saturday, April 7 from 8am to 10am Where Meet at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street More Info Ecologists will lead the nature walk to see red-tailed hawks, cooper’s hawks and ospreys.

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with the Social & Cultural Analysis of Education graduate program at California State University, Long Beach will share her research on gender-based harassment. Lunch costs $33. Email Lee Tsao at lee. tsao@hotmail.com to RSVP. POP ART What Pop-up art festival Who Hosted by Dramatic Results When Saturday, April 7 from 3pm to 7pm Where Dramatic Results Studio, 3310 Lime Ave. More Info The festival will feature live music and an art gallery. Admission costs $25, which includes two drink tickets. Visit dramaticresults.org.

LOOKING FORWARD What Council meeting Who Hosted by the California State Independent Living Council When Monday, April 9 from 5pm and Tuesday, April 10 from 9:30am to 3pm Where Courtyard Marriott Downtown Long Beach, 500 E. 1st St. More Info The public can provide insight and share concerns to help shape future independent-living programs in California. Email danielle@calsilc. ca.gov to RSVP. MUSIC TO YOUR EARS What Jazz showcase Who Hosted by Millikan High School When Wednesday, April 11 from 3pm to 9pm Where 2800 Snowden Ave. More Info The event will showcase the musical talents of Long Beach students. Tickets cost $5, and food and refreshments will be available. Call Rudolf Picanco at (562) 425-7441.

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WRITE RIGHT What Meeting STANDING UP, SPEAKING OUT Who Hosted by the California Writers Club What Meeting When Saturday, April 14 from 3pm to 5pm Who Hosted by the American Association of Uni- Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 versity Women Bellflower Blvd.

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then go to the Assembly floor. The bill then proceeds to the Senate, where it “repeats the same dance,” and, finally, makes it to the governor’s desk. These steps will be taken, assuming the bill does not fall short in any of the aforementioned steps.

“That’s a lot of steps and a lot of hurdles that we need to clear,” Tang said.

“If we fail one, then we don’t get to advance to the next one. It’s not like you can fail one, and then we go can go to the next one and come back. It doesn’t work that way. It’s five years. And, the more background material and the more substance that we can show along the way, the better our chances are.”

Tang said the first committee-hearing date for the bill would be sometime toward the end of April.

The Community Hospital Foundation is requesting personal letters from residents that detail their stories about how the facility has helped them through medical care. Letters may be submitted at SavetheER.com under the “Share Your Voice” tab.

In early March, MemorialCare announced it would terminate Community Hospital’s lease within 120 days because of staff shortages. Days later, the City of Long Beach wrote that MemorialCare communicated with the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS) to place Community Hospital’s emergency room on divert status, which ceased advanced life-support (ALS) services for patients.

During the task-force meeting, Herlinda Chico, field deputy for LA County 4th District Supervisor Janice Hahn, said one of the reasons ALS service was suspended at the facility was because of MemorialCare’s claim that there was no doctor in the intensive-care unit (ICU).

EMS evaluated the facility and determined the hospital was understaffed.

Chico said Hahn’s office is committed to making sure the issue is remedied.

“We’re looking at ways to assist Community Hospital to make sure that they meet all of the requirements to re-instate ALS,” she said. “Whatever that is. Whatever those requirements are, we’re trying to work with the hospital to make sure that they’re met.”

Jaclyn Baucum, health deputy for Hahn’s office, told the Signal Tribune Wednesday that EMS also put the hospital’s emergency room on divert because it wouldn’t be safe to transport patients to the facility and then secondarily transfer them to another medical space if Community wasn’t offering ALS services. It would waste treatment time.

When staffing ratios are where they need to be, the diversion will be lifted, Baucum said. MemorialCare also agreed to have a private ambulance company stationed in the parking lot to help facilitate secondary transports, if necessary.

Baucum speculated that it would be a difficult task to restaff a closing hospital, but she said there are physician services the hospital could contract to augment its staff.

In a phone interview Tuesday, Christa Indriolo, a labor representative at the California Nurses Association who lives a mile from Community Hospital and has been affiliated with the facility for 33 years, claimed that MemorialCare was misleading the public about its justification to place the emergency department on divert status, affirming

that it’s never been necessary to have an intensivist, a physician who specializes in handling critical-care patients, to operate full-time in the ICU. “We’ve never run that way,” she said. “[That] caused them to look at their regulation and say, ‘Oh, yeah, we should be diverting the patients, because that’s a problem.’ It’s a dishonest call, because they know that’s not how it’s ever been done [...]. It’s not a regulation that we’ve ever needed to meet, and now they’re saying that they have to divert because we needed it. Memorial did that for its own agenda because they wanted to shut down.”

Indriolo said the hospital serves nearby schools and east-side residents, a group of the Long Beach population that no other medical facility could properly serve.

“I don’t know how anybody else can manage all those patients,” she said. “[...] It’s going to be a huge burden on them and a huge disservice to the people who live in that area.”

Dr. Mike Vasilomanolakis, with the MemorialCare system, said in a phone interview Wednesday that the need for an intensivist in the ICU on a 24-hour basis depends on the size of the hospital.

“That’s never been the issue,” he said. “Somehow, somebody tried to make the point that, ‘Well, you need 24-hours intensivists.’ No. You know, hospitals of that size do not have enormous intensive-care units that they require somebody to be there 24 hours.

We have functioned for 94 years without having somebody in-house as an intensivist. So, it’s nothing new, nothing different, nothing that affects the standard of care. In the big hospitals with big units, when you have lots of lots patients, then it’s reasonable to have someone there. But, not in a smaller community hospital.”

Vasilomanolakis was skeptical of the diversion decision, partly because Community Hospital was accredited in January with no issues, he said.

In a phone interview Monday before the task-force meeting, Faulkner responded to MemorialCare CEO John Bishop’s statements from a March 23 Signal Tribune article, in which Bishop said “there is no chance” Community Hospital can be saved.

A criticism of eliminating Community Hospital’s emergency room is that it would impact east-side residents who would have to travel to the west side of the city to receive care, but Bishop said the hospital does not currently treat trauma patients and has not done so since MemorialCare acquired the facility in 2011.

Moreover, information MemorialCare provided last week to the Signal Tribune showed that an independent study analyzed local emergency departments and indicated that Community Hospital’s ER encompassed about 10 percent of total emergency visits in the area.

Faulkner said Bishop’s claims are inaccurate. Faulkner said the Long Beach Fire Department provided its own statistics that determines the number of emergency visits to the hospital is around 23 percent.

At the previous task-force meeting on Feb. 26, Mike DuRee, the fire department’s chief, said Community’s closure would displace about 5,000 patients who are transported by the fire department to the hospital’s emergen-

cy department every year. In total, the hospital’s emergency department cares for 20,000 local patients, according to DuRee. “So, it’s another kind of dissemination of misinformation, we feel, that kind of paints a picture that it’s a low-servicing entity, it’s not critical to the east side, there’s plenty of other hospitals available, it only takes you about five minutes to get across town– I love that one,” Faulkner said. “Have you ever tried driving across Long Beach at 5pm? I mean, even if you are in an ambulance or a fire truck, what if the road’s blocked? This happened to me coming back from downtown. It took me a half an hour to get to my office.

And, it really led me to believe that this is a real problem.”

Liz Odendahl, communications director with Supervisor Hahn’s office, told the Signal Tribune that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors hosted its board meeting on Tuesday and formally endorsed AB 2591. A public hearing is also scheduled on April 13 at an unspecified place in Long Beach to address EMS. The Community Hospital Task Force’s next meeting will be Monday, April 30 at an undisclosed location. ✦

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Members formed sub-committees during the session to brainstorm ways to efficiently continue the task force’s “Save the ER” campaign and solve the aforementioned problems with the hospital.

Faulkner said the foundation hired a consulting firm that recently evaluated Community Hospital for re-design purposes, factoring in the facility’s aging buildings, fault-line risk and seismic activity, among other things.

Last Saturday, Faulkner met with a group of architects from the South Bay chapter of the AIA in Long Beach at Studio One Eleven, where the consultants and architects determined that long-term acute-care operations are viable on the site and that a concept could be worked to present to the City of Long Beach within the next few weeks, Faulkner said.

“We always have to remember that there is a longer-term solution in sight,” he told the Signal Tribune. “Although we are very fixated right now on how we can sustain the care– ideally the objective is to sustain the care and keep the facility open and then move to this more longer-term solution, obviously– but I was extremely encouraged by spending the morning with the architects, that they were creative and thoughtful and professional and very workman-like in configuring a possible layout of the campus that would work in the future.”

The foundation planned to conduct the Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Project (ULI TAP), which would provide further evaluation of the hospital through its on-site technical-assistance project, in early April, but it was delayed until June to focus on the task force’s immediate priorities.

The task force’s planned community survey is now 75-percent complete, according to Faulkner. He said the survey by an independent-marketing research firm involved telephone interviews on the east side of Long Beach to gather input about Community. The full results will be available by the end of March or early April, Faulkner said.

The task force also distributed new “Save the ER” lawn signs to spread awareness of its campaign.

The City of Long Beach is seeking a five-year extension for Community Hospital to meet OSHPD’s seismic requirements, according to Diana Tang, the City of Long Beach’s manager of government affairs.

The City is a sponsor of California Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell’s Assembly Bill 2591, introduced in February as a means to buy more time for the east-side facility.

The standard length of time for an extension request is five years, Tang said during the task-force meeting. She explained that most hospitals that need to make seismic upgrades are either on a fault line or have aging buildings.

Community Hospital happens to have both.

“Ours tend to be on the more difficult side of compliance, but we’re confident that we can find some hospital designers and experts in the industry that can help us figure out exactly what we can do and what can be possible at that site,” Tang said.

Most hospitals in the state that need to comply with OSHPD seismic requirements have the benefit of detailing their instruction plans, which documents their progress in meeting those goals, to OSHPD agencies. Community Hospital is challenged with not having that same level of detail because of MemorialCare’s time constraints, she said.

The road to adopting AB 2591 is one with many speed bumps.

Going through the legislative process, AB 2591 first needs to be heard in the policy committee, move forward to the appropriations committee and

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Signal Hill man killed in traffic-circle accident A Signal Hill man is dead after an accident at the Long Beach Traffic Circle Monday, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

On March 26, at approximately 7:40pm, officers responded to the outer traffic circle and Los Coyotes Diagonal regarding an injury traffic collision.

When officers arrived, Long Beach Fire Department personnel were on scene and rendering aid to the driver of a Honda Accord, police said. Their preliminary investigation found that

a 63-year-old male resident of Signal Hill was driving the 2000 Honda Accord eastbound on the outer traffic circle. For an unknown reason, he failed to stop and collided into the rear of a 2009 Nissan Altima that was stopped in the eastbound left-turn lane of the outer traffic circle at Los Coyotes Diagonal. That vehicle was being driven by a 32-year-old female resident of Long Beach. The Honda continued see ACCIDENT page 10

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Long Beach Honda staff and Signal Hill city officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 23 to celebrate the reopening of the auto-manufacturer’s dealership located at 1500 E. Spring St. Event attendees were treated to a taco food-truck and refreshments. Fred Angiuli, Long Beach Honda general manager, told the Signal Tribune that “foot traffic” to the dealership has increased since the remodeling. “I can see, for sure, that this will be a 400-car-a-month store fairly easy,” he said. “We were selling 320 to 330 [cars] before construction, and it kind of dipped.” Angiuli said the company’s mission statement is to make lifetime customers. He believes his facility is sticking to that expectation. The dealership on Spring Street also offers customers repair services for its vehicles.

Long Beach to host first Celebration of the Young Child The City of Long Beach will host its first Celebration of the Young Child, as part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP), on Saturday, April 14. The free, one-day event will take place at Long Beach State University, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., from 10am to 2pm.

A focus will be placed on children up to age 6. However, all families are welcome to attend.

Attendees are advised to enter the event from Atherton Street. Parking is free for the first 200 cars in Lot E1. Af-

ter the first 200 cars, the fee for parking is $8 per car.

“Nothing is more important than helping young children get a good start in life,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “The Celebration of the Young Child is one of many ways the City is working with its partners to promote early learning and healthy development in our community.”

According to recent Census data, over 34,000 children up to age 6 live in Long Beach. The event will celebrate the importance of the early years of life by providing children who at-

tend with various educational and fun hands-on activities, while also providing their families with information on how to support their learning and overall well-being officials said. Over 50 different City and County departments and local organizations and agencies will be hosting resource and activity booths.

A listing of other Week of The Young Child activities is available at facebook.com/LBHealthECEP or (562) 570-4000.

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Lowenthal, colleagues call on Mexican government to verify status of spyware investigation Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA47) on Monday joined with 10 of his House colleagues to call on the ambassador of Mexico to the United States to verify that the Mexican government is moving forward in an investigation regarding the use of spyware technology against human-rights defenders, journalists and anti-corruption activists in Mexico.

In a letter sent Tuesday to Ambassador Geronimo Gutierrez, the Congress Members wrote, “We believe that it is imperative that the government of Mexico carry out a serious, transparent, thorough and impartial investigation into the illegal use of spyware and bring to justice any public official or government agency involved in the matter.”

In June, the New York Times broke a story about the use of sophisticat-

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This spyware, known as Pegasus, was developed by the Israeli cyber warfare company NSO Group, which claims that the software is sold exclusively to government entities under the explicit condition that it only be used against suspected terrorists and criminal organizations.

However, an investigative-journalism report by digital media outlet The Citizen Lab found that this technology was used against, among others: human-rights attorneys at Centro Prodh, who represent the families of the missing 43 students from Ayotzinapa; women of Atenco, who were arrested and brutally sexually assaulted by police, as well as many other human-rights cases; anti-corruption journalist Carmen

Aristegui and her teenage son; and an independent panel of experts appointed by an international commission to investigate the Ayotzinapa missing-student case.

According to three investigative reports in 2017, the government of Mexico spent more than $80 million to acquire the Pegasus technology.

The Mexican government has never denied purchasing and owning the spyware, and earlier this year committed to launching an investigation into the misuse of this spyware. However, in the five months since the investigation began, the Mexican government has yet to provide any additional information regarding progress or results of its inquiry.

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8-year-old daughter Virginia, her widdrama, A Fighting Chance, written by I spent the whole night after leaving owed mother Petra and Olga’s brother Olga Clark you in looking over the past and I can Charles in Los Angeles. Olga listed Because Olga knew what female see where I was at least 90 percent to herself as “widow” on the 1920 U.S. audiences wanted, her career soared. blame. I never saw you in the light I Census.

In 1914 she was hired by the Majestic saw you in last night. You are a good She continued to be successful in her Film Company to be a script writer. It woman and I don’t blame you for feel- career, commanding a salary of $500 a was here that she met the director that ing bad and hurt when I accused you week in 1925. Her last known screen was to be her next husband. On Oct. 6, of something that only lived in my own credit was in 1933. She also inspired 1914, the 22-year-old Olga Printzlau brain. And then, that not being enough, her daughter to be an independent Clark married 38-year-old director Hal I had to beat you. I am a big brute and woman. Virginia, who kept her mothClements (aka Albert H.C. Schorske). a dirty hound and deserve all the bad er’s surname, enlisted in the Women’s At the time of her marriage she had luck I had. (LA Herald 4/19/1917) Army Corps in October 1944. Olga written 53 screenplays and sold 49, Olga told the court her husband Printzlau Clark Clements died in Holthough she told the Los Angeles Herald struck her one night as they were re- lywood on July 8, 1962, of a heart atthe other three would be sold someday turning home in their automobile. She tack at age 70. soon. got out of the car and walked home.

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through the intersection and came to rest against the rear of 1851 Ximeno Ave. The male driver, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of family, was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced

deceased. Police said it is possible the driver may have experienced a medical emergency; however, the investigation remains ongoing. The female driver was uninjured.

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“Thank you so much, Ed,” Williams said, “for the great job and collaboration you’ve done with us over the years.”

Housing element City Manager Charlie Honeycutt explained that the State requires all cities to submit to their local legislations an annual progress report on the city’s General Plan goals.

The City is then required to file the report with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, as well as the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), by April 1. The council approved these submissions.

Scott Charney, director of community development, said that of the six elements of the City’s plan, staff is updating the environmental-resources element and needs to then update the land-use element.

Though the staff report indicates progress in all elements in 2017– including completing the Zinnia project of 71 workforce-housing units at 1500 E. Hill St. and ongoing construction of the new library and Crescent Square housing– Charney focused the council’s attention on a concerning issue related to the housing element.

Along with several other housing-related bills due to the statewide housing shortage, the State passed SB 35 last September to assist in faster housing development by bypassing a city’s planning process.

Charney reminded the council that the Signal Hill’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation demands 169 new housing units by 2021 and showed that the City had issued permits for 118 units by the end of 2017, which is 70 percent of its total new-housing obligation, above the 50 percent required by this point.

That number also includes 100-percent completion of the City’s obligation for new housing for those in the low- and very-low-income categories.

Charney added that Signal Hill is one of only five jurisdictions statewide that have achieved 100-percent completion of new housing for those income levels.

However, the City is short by 10 percent– or 8 units– in new housing for the above-moderate income category.

“It would be fair to assume that we would be considered ‘on track,’” Charney explained. “However, our friends in Sacramento don’t share that assessment, as we are deficient in one of the four categories, the above-moderate income group. HCD has reported that only 12 jurisdictions have met their production goals and Signal Hill and 526 other jurisdictions have not and are now subject to ‘streamlining’ provisions.”

Charney said that SB 35 penalizes cities for not reporting production in line with their RHNA goals, until the City meets its target.

“It does this by ‘streamlining’ the planning process,” Charney explained.

“What that means, in the real world, is that many of the projects that are currently subject to discretionary review by the Planning Commission will no longer be subject to public hearings, public notice or CEQA (Calif. Environmental Quality Act) review.”

In response to a public comment, Charney explained that view considerations for new multi-family housing under SB 35 would be considered “subjective”– along with the scale and design of buildings– and therefore the State would eliminate those factors from approval consideration.

“That is one of the reasons that we as a City did send an opposition letter to Sacramento,” Charney said. “With the idea being that it didn’t give us flexibility to deal with our locally specific concerns like our view policy.”

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Chart viewed at the March 27 Signal Hill City Council meeting showing the statewide shortage of new housing production that prompted the passing of State law SB 35. The council discussed how, under the new law, the State may allow developers to bypass City planning processes to construct required housing.

the threat of State streamlining is temporary until the City meets its benchmark RHNA goal in the above-moderate income category. He also added that the City asks for specific plans from developers to help preclude the possibility of a project that did not meet the City’s goals.

“Many of the larger developments in Signal Hill have included specific plans, which is our way of dealing with requests to deviate from the current standard,” he said.

Second reading The council conducted a second reading and approved adoption of an ordinance authorizing a contract amendment between the council and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).

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New business Some council members shared their recent experiences and efforts during new business.

Copeland shared details of his trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the National League of Cities Conference from March 11 to 14. He said that of the 2,000 delegates in attendance, nearly 60 percent represented smaller cities like Signal Hill.

Copeland said he met a representative from Alan Lowenthal’s office to discuss funding for mandated projects, such as those stemming from the Clean Water Act, that affect Signal Hill.

But Copeland was most struck by a discussion by FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on what she called the “homework gap.”

“Seventy percent of teachers give homework that requires Internet access,” Copeland explained. “And 33 percent of homes don’t have Internet access.”

He said that Rosenworcel discussed a digital-inclusion strategy, such as libraries checking out mobile hotspots to students so they can do their homework, but that she also went further.

“Even more simple than that is this solution,” Copeland said. “She recommended the City just started making maps of where there’s spots for kids to come to get Internet access. So, we’d have our library, [and] maybe here in City Hall, and start engaging the local businesses, and then the local business

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Copeland was struck by the simplicity of the idea to solve the problem, especially since he noted that 50 percent of current jobs require Internet literacy and that is projected to increase to 77 percent by the end of the decade.

“I thought this was the most profound thing from this whole conference because that little map is such an easy solution,” Copeland said.

Hansen reinforced the value in traveling to such conferences and said the council would discuss travel funds at the budget workshop in May. Forester indicated that he is fighting to keep Community Hospital open in light of Long Beach MemorialCare’s recent decision to close it because it sits on an active seismic fault-line.

Woods said she enjoyed the recent grand-openings of the Zinnia housing project and new dog park.

“I’ve been there several times since with my dog,” she said of the park.

“I’ve run into a lot of other neighbors, a lot of other residents from north of the 405 that are really enjoying the ability to walk to one of our parks. […] It’s a great addition to our city, and it’s already very well used.”

The council adjourned to an off-site reception in honor of outgoing mayor Wilson.

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MEET THE CANDIDATES

March 30, 2018

The Signal Tribune reached out to all candidates running for Long Beach mayor, 7th and 9th District council seats, Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees Area 1 and Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education District 3 to invite them to participate in this special section by giving readers information about themselves and their campaigns. (Although all the candidates in these races did indeed respond to indicate they had received the invitation with instructions on how to participate, as well as the deadline, we only published the responses of those who submitted their information by that due date.) The Long Beach Primary Nominating Election will be Tuesday, April 10. For more information, visit longbeach.gov/cityclerk/elections.

Long Beach Mayor

Long Beach 7th District councilmember

Henk Conn

Robert Garcia

Jared Milrad

Chris Sereno

Age 50 Years residing in Long Beach Over 40 Occupation Substitute teacher Previous offices held None Goals if elected/platform My goals include: Bringing citywide rent control, making Long Beach Transit free on the weekends, making a no-kill city for animals. I support Long Beach as a sanctuary city. Make the 710 freeway raised in neighborhoods, stop the rebuilding of the Belmont Aquatic Center, build a new hospital on the east side. I will work to bring an end to homelessness, creating a packaged solution of housing and services. I will work to make unused city parking structures free to the residents on the weekends. I support social and community services as a priority, putting the tidal development second. I will make sure all of our police officers are required to wear body cameras. I will work to bring services to the homeless student population at our colleges. I will make literacy a top priority in our school system for both children and adults. I will work to bring good employers with jobs to the city– fulltime, permanent jobs. We must keep Long Beach socially, ethnically, culturally and economically diverse.

Endorsements None Campaign website henkconn.com

Age 40 Years residing in Long Beach 20 Occupation Mayor and educator Previous offices held Vice mayor, councilmember and Coastal Commissioner Goals if elected/platform I am running for reelection after a very successful first term. As mayor, I have focused on making the City of Long Beach a leader in economic development, sustainability, education and technology.

Long Beach is booming with more than $3 billion in investment. We have launched the largest infrastructure program in a generation. Long Beach also hit the lowest unemployment rate ever recorded, and our poverty rate declined significantly.

Crime in Long Beach also dropped in 2017 from 2016.

I plan to continue working for inclusive economic growth and to address the housing affordability crisis facing Long Beach. I will also continue efforts to protect the environment.

Long Beach has been a leading city in sustainability by joining the Paris Climate Agreement, adopting a new Clean Air Action Plan with a goal for zero emissions by 2035 and pushing for adoption of electric buses and other vehicles.

Endorsements Former Mayors Bob Foster & Beverly O’Neill Long Beach Police Officers Association Long Beach Firefighters Association Teachers Association of Long Beach U.S. Senator Kamala Harris Lt Governor Gavin Newsom Speaker Anthony Rendon President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Campaign website robertgarcia.com

Age 34 Years residing in district I have lived in District 7 for two years and in Long Beach for three years.

Occupation Small-business owner, animal-welfare advocate Previous offices held None Goals if elected/platform I am running for city council to bring a new generation of proactive, engaged leadership that: Provides high-quality city services by prioritizing and repairing our infrastructure, enforcing traffic speeds using speed bumps, stop signs and dips, and supporting increased police patrols, community policing and neighborhood-watch programs.

Protects our environment for children and families by incentivizing zero-emission trucks and transit, providing open space, recreational areas and programming, and developing walkable and bikeable corridors.

Promotes small-business growth by supporting the creation of additional business-improvement associations, having a dedicated business liaison on our staff, and cutting red tape for diverse entrepreneurs to get started and grow their businesses.

Alleviates chronic homelessness by using proven, evidence-based strategies such as effective outreach, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing to save taxpayers money, improve public safety and protect public health.

For more information, please visit my website, jaredforlb.com.

Endorsements Signal Hill City Councilmember Larry Forester No Kill Long Beach (highest rating of support) Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz Run For Something Actor, filmmaker and former Obama Administration official Kal Penn Campaign website jaredforlb.com

Age 59 Years residing in district 33-plus years in Long Beach and nine months in District 7 Occupation Retired aerospace procurement professional Previous offices held none Endorsements none Goals if elected/platform My passion: Affordable housing– We’re currently suffering from a residential density issue. High-rise buildings are popping up in more and more residential neighborhoods. There aren’t enough affordable-housing opportunities for seniors, veterans and the homeless.

Visualize a huge warehouse capable of manufacturing modular homes, supported by the City of Long Beach, technical experts, union members and investors– working together in planning for our future.

Modular homes are affordable to build and are structurally sound.

This initiative would create jobs and positively impact our city.

City Parks– Our parks in Long Beach are plentiful but are in dire need of a facelift. Some may argue that we need new parks. I disagree.

We need to enhance, beautify and maintain what we already have. By doing so, our community will finally have a place to spend quality time with their friends and families for years to come.

I’m up for change. I hope you are too.

Campaign website sereno4district7.com

You may register to vote or pre-register to vote by completing a voter registration form available in most government offices, including city halls, libraries, DMVs and post offices.

You may also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101 and request that a voter registration form be mailed to you.

Check your voter-registration status at lavote.net/vrstatus.

Roberto Uranga

Age 65 Years residing in district I have lived in Long Beach for 35 years and in the district for 35 years.

Occupation Current Long Beach City Councilmember, District 7 Previous offices held Councilmember, Long Beach District 7 (2014-present) Member, California Coastal Commission (2015-present) Trustee, Long Beach Community College District Board (2000-2014) Goals if elected/platform My focus is on public safety, the environment and economic development. I continue to work with the Port of Long Beach to address the negative effects of the Port and Port-related businesses on my district, especially traffic and pollution.

I am also working on the revitalization of the LA River, including the ability to capture stormwater runoff for recycle use. I am closely monitoring the airport and its impact on our quality of life and protecting our noise ordinance. I am focused on developing the business corridors of Santa Fe Avenue, Willow Street and Wardlow Road. I will continue to shepherd in a new era of small businesses on these corridors that serve to enhance the surrounding neighborhoods. Public safety will continue to be a priority, especially as it relates to the growing concerns around increases in the homeless population and the increases in traffic.

Endorsements Teachers Association of Long Beach Long Beach Firefighters, Local 372 Long Beach Police Officers Association California Nurses Association Animal PAC Congressman Alan Lowenthal Mayor Robert Garcia Supervisor Don Knabe (ret.)

Jeff Price, Former president of the Longfellow PTA Bobbie Smith, Former LBUSD Board of Education member Campaign website robertouranga.com

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exact data, Becerra said in the news release that the question will not provide factual results.

“California simply has too much to lose to allow the Trump Administration to botch this important decennial obligation,” Becerra said in the news release. “What the Trump Administration is requesting is not just alarming, it is an unconstitutional attempt to disrupt an accurate census count.”

The California lawsuit states that including a citizenship question in the Census Bureau’s 2020 questionnaire violates the following: Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, which requires the “actual enumeration” of all people in each state every 10 years, and the Administrative Procedure Act prohibition against “arbitrary and capricious” agency action.

In the past, Becerra voiced his disapproval of the decision to add a citizenship-status question to the census.

On Feb. 12, he co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in sending a letter to Ross, cautioning that a citizenship question would violate the Constitution and federal statutes.

“Fair, proportionate electoral representation in our democracy depends on valid census data,” the letter reads. “The proposal to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census questionnaire would defeat that goal, violate the Constitution and undermine the purposes of the Voting Rights Act that the Justice Department claims it wants to protect. Because inclusion of a citizenship question would threaten the Census Bureau’s ability to conduct its constitutionally mandated role and would be arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act– causing significant, direct harm to our states and residents– we urge you to reject the Justice Department’s request.” ✦

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Mineo Gonzalez

Rex Richardson

Uduak-Joe Ntuk

MEET THE CANDIDATES

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Long Beach 9th District councilmember

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Age 41 Years residing in district/city you are seeking to represent 35 Occupation DHCS state auditor Previous offices held None Goals if elected/platform Long Beach is going through very trying and divisive times. Skyrocketing cost of living, rising crime and fears of gentrification are abound.

People are scared and lashing out at each other.

Instead of speaking up, politicians just continue to collect campaign donations and play ignorant. I do not blame them. They are politicians, not leaders. Real leaders tell you the truth and set you straight when you falter. North Long Beach has never had a true leader. What we lack here is knowledge.

We need knowledge in reading and writing skills to help our children, basic household finances, parenting and health education. We need to stop

destroying our own neighborhoods, stop laying blame on our teachers, emphasize schoolwork and most importantly recognize our own faults.

Real change has always come from the people.

The north side needs a leader to finally say these things out loud. I just did.

Endorsements N/A Campaign website KeepItLongBeach.com

Age 34 Years residing in district 11 years in Long Beach, 9 years in District 9 Occupation Vice mayor, small-business owner Previous offices held Currently serving as Long Beach City Councilmember for District 9 Goals if elected/platform I’ve worked hard during the past four years to raise the quality-of-life standard in uptown Long Beach, make City Hall more responsive to our needs and keep public safety a top priority.

We’ve restored Rescue 12 paramedic services, reducing emergency response times in north Long Beach by three minutes. We’ve transformed our

corridors with iconic investments like the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, new coffee shops and new development on hand for Atlantic Avenue. We’ve improved our streets and sidewalks and added new murals, better lighting and bike lanes.

I want to continue investing in public safety and infrastructure. I also look forward to fully implementing the #EveryoneIn initiative by ensuring everyone has a place in Long Beach’s economy.

This means working to support small businesses and entrepreneurs, investing in the workforce of the future and finding a meaningful solution for the housing crisis in Long Beach.

Endorsements Long Beach Firefighters Association Long Beach Police Officers Association Los Angeles County Democratic Party Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Los Angeles County Business Federation, California Nurses Association Mayor Robert Garcia Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Campaign website JoinRexRichardson.com

LBCC Board of Trustees Area 1 Age 39 Years residing in district 30 Occupation University professor and administrator Previous offices held None Goals if elected/platform Uduak-Joe Ntuk is a Long Beach City College success story, transforming his life from a low-income student to earning two engineering degrees and working for three Fortune 500 companies. He is committed to protecting public education and ensuring that the dream of a college education is attainable for every student in our city.

Uduak-Joe attended Long Beach City College before transferring to Long Beach State to earn his chemical engineering degree and master’s degree from the University of Southern California. He now teaches engineering classes at Long Beach State and serves on the Long Beach Community College Personnel Commission.

If elected, Uduak-Joe will work to improve student success by reducing the barriers to earning a degree, expand the Long Beach College Promise to make free community college a reality and triple the amount of solar panels on campus.

He will bring a solutions-driven leadership ap-

proach to the board.

Endorsements Congresswoman Nanette Barragan State Senator Ricardo Lara Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Long Beach Vice Mayor Rex Richardson LBCC Trustee Vivian Malauulu LBCC Faculty Association California Teachers Association California Nurses Association Long Beach Firefighters Democratic Party Campaign website voteuduakjoe.com

LBUSD Board of Education District 3 Cesar A. Armendariz

Age 28 Years residing in district 3 Occupation High-school teacher Previous offices held None Goals if elected/platform As an experienced high school teacher with a master’s degree in education, I have taught, mentored and coached thousands of kids. I have witnessed the many challenges that parents and students face every day.

As your representative for the Long Beach School Board, I will work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives the tools necessary to have a fair chance at success– regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or ZIP code.

Together, we will achieve this vision by: Working with the community to understand the

needs of our children Helping parents and students know their rights within the school system Developing a clear discipline plan to reduce suspensions and bullying Supporting teachers with relevant professional development and resources Increasing access to school libraries, music and art programs, nurses, counselors, and trauma specialists Providing support to students with special needs and disabilities Expanding early childhood education Endorsements Diana Craighead, vice president of the Long Beach School Board, Area 5 John McGinnis, Long Beach School Board Member, Area 3

Jon Meyer, Long Beach School Board Member, Area 4 Delaine Eastin, Former California Superintendent of Public Instruction and chair of the Assembly Education Committee Nanette Diaz Barragán, United States House of Representatives Congresswoman for California’s 44th district, north Long Beach Dr. Virginia Baxter, Long Beach City College Trustee, Area 5 Wini Carter, Long Beach Senior Advisory Commission California State University Long Beach College Democrats Progressive Democratic Club Our Revolution National Organization Campaign website CesarForLBSchools.com

Dr. Juan M. Benitez

Age 46 Years residing in district 8 Occupation University professor and executive director at the Center for Community Engagement at California State University Long Beach (CSULB) Previous offices held N/A Goals if elected/platform I’m a 20-plus-year educator at Long Beach State University and proud parent of a kindergartener in LBUSD. LBUSD is a strong district, but I think we can do better. I will focus on: • Maintaining safe and secure schools that provide enriching learning environments and equitable programing where all students are challenged

and provided opportunities to thrive from pre-K through graduation and beyond.

• Providing all students strong pathways for college and career readiness and success.

• Every student and every school having the right resources, equipment, programs and support in place to be successful and implementing policies and evidence-based strategies that uphold a commitment to student success.

• Working with parents and community members as partners in our children’s success. This means using creative, community-based solutions, and creating stronger partnerships between schools, parents and the Long Beach community.

• Ensuring that all students have equitable oppor-

tunities to succeed and achieve their dreams.

Endorsements CA Speaker Anthony Rendon Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia Long Beach Vice Mayor Rex Richardson Long Beach Community College District Trustee Sunny Zia Teachers Association of Long Beach Long Beach Firefighters California Faculty Association, Long Beach Chapter Los Angeles County Democratic Party Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Campaign website JuanBenitez.org

Dr. Eduardo Lara

Years residing in district 14 Occupation Teacher-education professor Previous offices held Delegate for the 55th Assembly District, Democratic State Central Committee Goals if elected/platform Excellence matters. I believe in building schools as sites for rigorous learning while supporting parents, teachers and principals with effective leadership. The learning growth of English-language learners, youth living in poverty, and girls in STEM education are priorities.

Diversity matters. I believe in celebrating student diversity while opening opportunities for bilingual curriculum in preparation for college and

career.

Unity matters. I believe in bringing community partners together to build consensus on providing the best learning opportunities.

For all this to happen, I will be ready to lead on day one. Here’s why: Experience, dedication and university education matter. I served as a middle school teacher, urban education director at LMU and teacher-education professor at UCLA. I’ve been teaching for 20 years. I have a master’s in education from George Washington University [and a] Ph.D. in education from UCLA, and teach at CSULB. I’ll work for LBUSD students to have similar opportunities.

Endorsements Long Beach Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez UCLA Distinguished Professor Dr. Pedro Noguera UC Berkeley Chair in Educational Policy Dr. Kris Gutiérrez SAUSD Board President Valerie Amezcua South Pasadena Board of Education Member and Democrat of the Year Suzie Abajian Campaign website EduardoForEducation.com

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TST5641 / 2018 053792 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: THE BEAUTY COLLABORATIVE, 3633 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: ROYAL PACIFIC COSMETICS, LLC, 3633 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Leopold R. Barrit, Manager. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 5, 2018. 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: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018.

TST5645 / Case No. BS172487 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STANLEY MOSK COURT, 111 North Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

PETITION OF Katherleen Shaw.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 1, 2018; Time: 10:30A M; Dept.

44, Room 418. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ___//ss//___ Edward B. Moreton, Jr., Judge of the Superior Court Dated March 5, 2018 TST5644 / Case No. TS021052 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICE, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Mechael Darling Carrizales.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 17, 2018; Time: 8:30A M; Dept.

A, Room 904. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated February 26, 2018 TST5643 / Case No. TS021049 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICE, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Panfila Chavira.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

PUBLIC NOTICES

Date: April 12, 2018; Time: 8:30A M; Dept.

A, Room 904. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated February 26, 2018

TST5647 / 2018 059158 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: KEMNER WINE, INC. DBA THE WINE COUNTRY, 2301 Redondo Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: KEMNER WINE, INC., 2301 Redondo Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Randall S. Kemner, President. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in January, 2018 . This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 9, 2018. 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: March 6, 23, 30, & April 6, 2018.

TST5649 / 2018 054366 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SUGAR ART WORKS, 5243 Klondike Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712. Registrant: KATHERINE DIANE MALEKI, 5243 Klondike Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Katherine Diane Maleki.

The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 5, 2018. 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: March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2018.

TST5650 / Case No. TS021051 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICE, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Veda Denise Barnett.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 12, 2018; Time: 8:30A M; Dept.

A, Room 904. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2018 ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated February 26, 2018 TST5648 / Case No. TS021032 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICE, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Deaosaya Airron Peters.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: DEAOSAYA AIRRON PETERS has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows:

Present Name: DEAOSAYA AIRRON PETERS, to Proposed Name: DEONSAY ARRION PETERS. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 24, 2018; Time: 8:30A M; Dept.

A,. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: March 16, 23, 30, & April 6, 2018 ___//ss//___ Maurice A. Leiter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated March 8, 2018

TST5646 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/16/2007.

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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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.

Trustor: KIMBERLY BLUE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 3/21/2007 as Instrument No. 20070636444 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:4/12/2018 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $429,501.02 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2535 CALIFORNIA AVE, 1 SIGNAL HILL, California 90755-3306 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.

A.P.N #.: 7211-004-033 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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.

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

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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 17-48690. 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.

Dated: 3/9/2018 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (800) 280-2832 www.auction.com _______________________________ __ Christine O’Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE EPP 24917 Signal Tribune Pub. dates 03/16, 03/23, 03/30/2018 TST5651 / Case No. NS034237 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, GOVERNOR GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN COURTHOUSE, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802.

PETITION OF Damion Keith Noriega.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 27, 2018; Time: 8:30A M; Dept.

S27, Room 5400. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: March 23, 30, & April 6, 13, 2018 ___//ss//___ Patrick T. Madden, Judge of the Superior Court Dated March 14, 2018 TST5652 / Case No. TS021065 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICE, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Elizabeth Yvette Johnson.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: May 3, 2018; Time: 8:30A M; Dept. A, Room 902. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 1399 E. 28th, Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: March 23, 30, & April 6, 13, 2018 ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated March 20, 2018

TST5654 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Trustee Sale No. : 00000005697370 Title Order No.: TSG1512-CA-2833203 FHA/VA/PMI No ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/15/2004. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/26/2004 as Instrument No. 04 2756230 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: BLAKE HUTTON, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/30/2018. TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM. PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766.

STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2180 VILLAGE WAY, SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA 90755. APN#: 7216-035-011.

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, 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 $682,747.04. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 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 00000005697370. 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 03/26/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4651933 03/30/2018, 04/06/2018, 04/13/2018

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL

TST5655 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Ordinance No. 2018-02-1501 was introduced by the Signal Hill City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2018 and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, March 27, 2018. A summary of the ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM 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 March 30, 2018 Posted at City Hall, Signal Hill Park Community Center, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on March 30, 2018.

NEWS

March 30, 2018

Signal Tribune

Toyota Grand Prix to open track for public use

The public is invited to participate in the sixth annual Grand Prix View, to walk, bike, rollerskate or push a stroller on the same track where the world’s best Indy car drivers will race at over 180 miles per hour the following weekend. The track-viewing event will take place on Tuesday, April 3, from 11:30am to 1pm.

“As a mobility-friendly city, we

strive to create activities and events like the Grand Prix View,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “This is a fun opportunity for bicyclists, pedestrians and families to rule the racecourse safely and enjoy the streets of Long Beach.”

The public can access the track at Hart Place and Seaside Way, just south of Ocean Boulevard. Free event parking is available at the Terrace Theatre

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Parking Structure. No motorized vehicles are allowed, and no animals are permitted except service animals.

For more information, including a map showing parking and entrance points, visit beachstreets.com or call (562) 570-5333.

Source: City of LB

EYE ON CRIME

Crimes reported by THE Signal Hill Police Department Thursday, March 22 2:16pm Identity theft 1000 block E. 32nd St.

sessing controlled substance; destroying/concealing evidence; resisting/obstructing police officer; possessing burglary tools; misdemeanor warrants (suspect arrested)

5:10pm Burglary 2900 block E. PCH

12:42pm Grand theft– motor vehicle 1800 block Stanley Ave.

10:19pm Check the well being 3300 block Gundry Ave.

1:01pm Auto burglary 2500 block E. Willow St.

Friday, March 23 3:38pm Auto burglary Molino Ave./E. 20th St.

3:30pm Auto burglary 1800 block Raymond Ave.

4:03pm Battery 1900 block Cherry Ave.

6:42pm Burglary 1700 block E. 28th St.

7:06pm Grand theft 1900 block Orizaba Ave. 11pm DUI 3300 block Walnut Ave. (suspect arrested)

Sunday, March 25 1pm Operating vehicle violating license restrictions; failing to obey turn signs; restricted driver operating vehicle without interlock device Redondo Ave./Stearns St. (suspect arrested)

Monday, March 26 7:59am Burglary 1900 block Freeman Ave. 8:08am Robbery 2600 block Junipero Ave. 9:33am Grand theft– motor vehicle Orange Ave./E. 32nd St. 11:47am Check the well being 2100 block Ohio Ave. 4:45pm Injury hit-and-run E. PCH/Orizaba Ave. 8:22pm Battery 2700 bock Walnut Ave. Tuesday, March 27 1:08am Check the well being 700 block E. Spring St.

8:41am Grand theft– motor vehicle 2700 block Cherry Ave. 10:27am Burglary 1900 block E. 21st St. 2:11pm Auto burglary 2300 block Cerritos, Ave. 10:02pm Inflicting corporal injury o spouse/cohabitant 2600 Cherry Ave. (suspects arrested) Wednesday, March 28 1:12pm Elder abuse 2100 block Gaviota Ave. 3:37pm Check the well being 3300 block Gundry Ave. 7:16pm Auto burglary E. 21st St./Gundry Ave.

Open June 6th during “Beach Streets!”

Saturday, March 24 2am Possessing paraphernalia; pos-

6:37am Auto burglary 1500 block E. Hill St.

Sebastian Echeverry | Signal Tribune

No place like home Sebastian Echeverry Staff Writer

Signal Hill city officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the front lawn of the newly built Zinnia Apartments complex at 1500 E. Hill St. to celebrate the grand opening of the affordable-housing development. GD Bro Burger catered the event, offering food and drinks to residents and officials associated with Zinnia’s construction. The ceremony started with opening remarks from Christopher Mafris, Meta Housing executive vice president, followed by comments from Mayor Edward Wilson. The mayor congratulated Meta Housing for the company’s efforts during the planning and developmental stages of the housing project. “This is really big for me,” he said. “Affordable housing is a critical need in the state of California. For 20 years we’ve been talking about housing. In Signal Hill, 60 percent of the houses that we have built in the last few years are affordable-housing.” Zinnia Apartments consist of 72 one-, two- and three-bedroom units on a 1.6-acre site.

The property is also equipped with 82 residential-parking spaces and 42 bicycle spaces. The project provides quality and affordable family housing for residents, promoting a pedestrian-friendly environment, according to Meta Housing’s website. Monthly rent for an apartment in Zinnia varies depending on what applicants qualify for, but information provided during the event states tenants pay $350 to $1,364 rent a month. Security deposits are approximately $800 to $1,364. Currently, there are 184 residents living in apartments.

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loud music, the random strangers get- I figured I had to get one on my other ting work next to me and telling their leg for balance, right? Picasso’s “The stories. I spent hours on the table at Dream” went on the next Friday night.

Sharky’s staring up at the fluorescent When I was ready to progress to lights as the artist transformed my pale more portrait styles, I reached out to canvas into one of designs of choice. and fell in love with the work of Kari Two tattoos were OK, but I figured Barba, owner of Outer Limits Tattoo in if I could keep them hidden on my hips Long Beach. She set me up in her prithen what’s the problem with more? vate studio and inked in my “self-porNo one at work would know. I took out trait” as a scarecrow wearing my sigmy notebook and started to make a list. nature pair of Adidas holding a ball of My hips led to ankles and which led to fire. (You see, I’m as sensitive and delifeet. All that ink would still be hidden cate as a scarecrow and can sometimes so I kept going. I had a “Blair File” at push the boundaries and play with fire.) the tattoo shop with lists and photos Since then, Kari did two more masterof favorite images. I even bought Tim pieces for me. a book of fonts so we could get some The most recent pieces honor my favorite song lyrics on my leg. Soon parents, and now I’m ready to get one came Groucho Marx, Bob Marley, to honor my buddy Kevin. One day I’ll David Bowie, Charlie Chaplin, Bust- take Marley’s signature and have her er Keaton, Louise Brooks, Buddha, sign my skin permanently.

Shiva, Felix the Cat, Poindexter, RoThose original two tattoos eventualbot Maria from Metropolis, tributes to ly became 38, and my legs are now a reggae music, favorite lyrics, a self-de- gallery. Most people opt for their arms signed tarot card, a personal crest for and get “sleeves.” I guess you can say I my 40th birthday, band logos, the St. have “pants.”

Joe lighthouse, and witch and moon My skin is no longer ghostly white. done in Salem, Mass.

It’s loaded with colors! And through I got my right foot tattooed with the all the excruciating pain (yes, each Joshua Tree from the U2 album and tattoo hurt) I was given a surprise revowed to never go back again because ward. For the first time in my life I it felt like a sledgehammer crushed my have heard “You have perfect skin!” foot. But a few weeks later I went back “I love your legs.” “You have a great to do it again on my left foot because canvas.” “You’re so lucky your palette I just had to have balance, so Rush’s is so white.”

“Star Man” went there.

So, now I can tell you all that I have When I ran out of spaces hidden less of a problem with the color, or by shorts or COMMUNITY socks, I crossed the 38thHOSPITAL colors, of my skin and actually enjoy LONG BEACH parallel and went for the leg. The first wearing shorts without shame.

I can NEEDS YOUR HELP TO piece that was going to show would still keep all of the ink covered up and have to be in full color, so I chose Pi- be a professional during the work day– casso’s “Girl Before a Mirror.” Tim but look for me during the weekends, said “You have the perfect skin to keep and the gallery will be open to the puball these colors vibrant.” I was thrilled. lic. (But you still won’t see me with my COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LONGMyBEACH pasty skin was now bursting with shirt off anywhere– at least for now). ✦ NEEDS YOUR HELP TO bright reds, blues, greens and purples.

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