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Unofficial SH election results: Woods, Wilson and Copeland leading

In the pipeline

Thus far, it’s a ‘no’ vote on a medical-marijuana tax initiative.

Lawsuit over City of LB’s water and sewer fees continues.

437 votes for Keir Jones, 307 votes for City Treasurer Larry Blunden, 274 votes for Maria Harris, 256 votes for Carol Churchill and 77 votes for Jason Aula.

Denny Cristales “It’s very, very close, as it tends to Editorial Assistant be in Signal Hill, and we’re trying to continue to move the city forward,” Incumbents Lori Woods and Ed Wilson said after the total unofficial Wilson and City Clerk Robert CoMARCH 6, 2015 results were in. “We’re all excited. peland currently lead the standings I’m happy to be where I’m seated to fill three Signal Hill City Council now, but we’ll see when the final seats, according to unofficial elec- votes are counted. And I want to tion results provided by Kimberly congratulate all the candidates that Boles, deputy city clerk, on Wednes- were in the race. It was a very well day. run race.”

Although also unofficial until Mayor Woods said she was feelSean Belk/Signal Tribune March 16, the numbers also show ing confident in light of the results. vement Association (BKBIA), gives a presentation that Measure F, a citizen’s initiative “It was four years ago that the ach Petroleum Thursday, Feb. 26. tax that Club wouldonincur a 10-percent voters elected me, a newcomer, by a on monetary transactions for do medclasses and script writing. We com- significant margin, and it was a great ical-marijuana facilities in Signal vote of confidence to go on and repo build- munity meetings. You name it.” yielded a 497-to-425 “no”are vote. he said there someresent them on the council,” Woods to have Hill,However, Measure H, a countywide initia-dis- said. “And, so, I’m feeling that again ahead for the business th man- challenges trict.that would authorize a 0.25-per- tonight. It was a clear decision that undrais- tive county sales tax to fund particular, Cohn notedhomethat the vents of cent In they invested in me. They invested Sean Belk/Signal Tribune less services andAssociation has a their BKBIA board is prevention, looking at(BKBIA), possibly in me. Hopefully I have ls Business Improvement givestrust a presentation t” at the Long Beach Petroleum Clubaccordon that Thursday, 67.4-percent approval vote, raising its annual assessment itgivenFeb. urn this them26. a good return on that into the Los Angeles County charges on members since Regformervestment,We uilding ing anddoI comwill continue to do classes and script writing. redevelopment-agency funding, whichYou “This is the istrar-Recorder/County Clerk webmunity meetings. ed inside Expo buildname it.” so. I plan to.”

IA’s we staff site is have However, heissaid there are some theable business district relied on, here as oftopress time. has Blunden, who is currently fifth n involvement with manchallenges ahead for the business disdwindling and insecure. mpany Boles explained in a phone interin the standings, said that he is pretrict. ding’s space for fundraisnd.

We view particular, the ty meetings andon events of Wednesday thatInthe results Cohn pared noted for anythat outcome, adding that BKBIA board looking at possibly aid. teaches see DISTRICT page is 12he will remain unofficial until March hopes the candidates who are seraising its annual assessment that it our chance to turn this 16. Shebuilding said the votes haveon been lected have understanding of charges members sincea clear former into the iconic redevelopment-agency funding, which lls,” Cohn said.

“This is for sent to the County signature ver- what makes Signal Hill great. the business district has relied on, is ty arts center, where we ification.

“Whoever gets it, I want someone dwindling and insecure. ids Theatre Company Shortly before tions all year round.

We press time, Boles who’s going to do great things for edy group that that teaches see DISTRICT added the City has received the Hill,” hepage said. 12 “Someone, who more than 200 combined mail-in in 20 years, 30 years, 50 years from and provisional ballots, postmarked now, will show how we’ve grown in Electronic Cigarettes, on the date of the election, that still Signal Hill. Someone who will recneed to be counted.Vaporizers, ognize the long-term advantages of Tanks Unconfirmed council standings being here.” and Accessories are 491 votes for Woods, 448 votes He added that, in the event that he for Wilson, 444 votes for Copeland, does not get elected to city council,

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he will still serve as the city treasurer.

Jones, who has lived in Signal Hill since 2009, said he is excited about potentially serving the city’s residents.

“The themes were very consistent,” said Jones, who is trailing in the unofficial standings by seven votes behind Copeland for the third council spot. “People on the Hill are very proud of where we live. They want to make sure we are safe, and then they want to see a little bit more development so we have a great grocery store and a community space.

That’s what I’m really looking to do.”

Jones said he will continue to be involved in the city if he is not elected. He touted his involvement with the chamber of commerce and the Signal Hill Community Foundation as examples of his participation in the city.

Measure F, proposed by candidate Aula, is estimated to raise $0 annually if approved because medical-marijuana facilities are not presently allowed in the city, according to City Attorney David Aleshire’s analysis of the measure on the Signal Hill website.

On the other hand, Measure H currently holds the two-third majority vote that would require it to pass.

Also unconfirmed is the possibility of Tuesday’s ballot-counting being the last of its kind to be held inside the council chamber.

Boles said a city council decision to consolidate with the County for future elections will be made after the official results of the election are revealed on March 16.

CJ Dablo Staff Writer

Lori Woods

Edward Wilson

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Long Beach resident Diana Lejins had warned city officials that her protest of the increase of water and sewage rates could turn messy, and her lawsuit to challenge how the City collects pipeline permit fees is making its way through the court system.

The Los Angeles County’s Superior Court website notes that a trial-setting conference has been scheduled on April 25.

Lejins told the council last year that she would take her complaint to the court system when she spoke during a public-comment period on Sept. 6. At that time, the council had been deliberating over its 2016-2017 budget. Lejins criticized an increase to the water and sewer rates, noting that the increase would violate Prop.

218.

“Such actions,” Lejins told the council, “violate Proposition 218 and will, I emphasize will, invite litigation against the City.” She filed her suit weeks later.

Prop. 218 is a state law that limits how governments can impose fees and how they will be used.

According to court documents, the City acknowledges that the Long Beach Water Department does pay so-called “pipeline permit fees” to the City’s general fund.

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Man killed, woman injured in City of LB, firefighters association Street maintenance to close terminus of S P E A K E R S E R I E S reach tentative labor agreement suspected road-rage incident 710 Sunday morning A man is dead and a woman injured after an apparent road-rage incident, according to police.

On March 7, at approximately 4:12pm, Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Liberty Court regarding a “shots fired” call.

Upon arrival, officers found two victims with apparent gunshot wounds. The first victim, a male adult, was determined deceased at the scene with a gunshot wound to the upper torso. The second victim, a female adult, had gunshot wounds to her upper and lower torso. The Long Beach Fire Department transported her to a local hospital, where she is listed in serious but stable condition.

The deceased victim has been

identified as Trevor McCrainey, a 22-year-old resident of Long Beach.

The motive for the case is still under investigation but may be an incident of road rage, after the victims and suspect/s got into an argument at a different location just prior to the shooting.

Those with information regarding the incident are asked to contact Homicide Detectives Malcolm Evans and Robert Gonzales at (562) 570-7244. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to a smart phone or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.

Source: LBPD

City of Signal Hill to host two excursions The City of Signal Hill will host two excursions for residents in April– one to a Rennaissance fair and another to a whale-watching event.

A whale-watching trip for seniors 55 and older will take place on Tuesday, April 4. The 2.5-hour tour will depart Long Beach Harbor for the Pacific Ocean in search of blue and gray whales, humpbacks and orcas. Trip participants will leave Signal Hill City Hall, 2175 Cherry Ave., at 11am and return at 3:30pm. The cost is $30 per person for Signal Hill residents and $35 a person for non-residents.

Due to trip timing, lunch will not be provided, but snacks will be available for purchase on board the vessel. Participants are advised to plan accordingly for sea-sickness.

A family-oriented trip to the Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Irwindale will take place on Saturday, April 29. Trip participants will depart from Signal Hill City Hall at 9:30am and return at 3pm. The cost is is $22 each for adult Signal Hill residents and $10 each for children ages 5 to 12. The cost for non-residents is $27 each for adults and $15 for children 5 to 12. All children under 5 are free.

Lunch is not included, but food will be available for purchase at the event.

For more information, call the Community Services Department at (562) 989-7330.

Source: City of SH

LGBTQ Center’s ball to honor Assemblymember, community leader The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach will present its 4th Annual Black and White Ball on Saturday, April 22 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Long Beach to celebrate the LGBTQ community’s accomplishments.

The event will include a Champagne greeting, red-carpet photo opportunity, live music, a silent auction, dinner, live auction, dancing, and three Center Icon Awards. In honor of the late Ellen Ward, The Center will be presenting the inaugural Ellen Ward Leadership Icon to longtime resident and activist Vanessa Romain. Ward served multiple times as mayor of Signal Hill and as a longtime councilmember. She was the original owner of the local bar Que Sera, a founding member of the Long Beach Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and a longtime LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS advocate in Long Beach and Signal Hill. Romain is a decades-long resident of Long Beach who served more than 25 years on the board of directors at Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride and served multiple terms as the organization’s president. She currently serves as a field deputy to Congressmember Alan Lowenthal.

“We are presenting this award with great reverence in memory and in the spirit of Ellen Ward, who is one of the biggest champions the Long Beach LGBTQ community has ever known,” said The Center’s Executive Director Porter Gilberg. “Vanessa Romain has spent decades serving many communities through both her professional and volunteer endeavors, and there couldn’t be a more deserving recipient.”

The Center will also honor 70th District Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell with the Political Icon Award. A former Long Beach city councilmember and public school teacher, O’Donnell has championed the LGBTQ community through legislative efforts to create safer and more inclusive schools, most recently by introducing and passing a law mandating that all schools have student suicide-prevention plans in place. The Community Icon Award will be presented to the International Imperial Court of Long Beach for their decades of support for LGBTQ and other nonprofit organizations in the City.

Proceeds from the Black and White Ball will support the programs and services of The Center, the largest publically supported LGBTQ direct services organization in greater Long Beach, which supports more than 25,000 clients per year, according to its staff.

Tickets to the event are $175, and tables of 10 are available for $1,750. For more information visit centerlb.org/gala or contact Porter Gilberg at (562) 434-4455.

Source: The Center

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March 30th, 6:30-8:30 p. delighted Saturday, that we have reached tentative3:00-5:00 agreement with our firefighters Thursday, Signs will inform motorist of dethat is fair and values their hard work for the City,” said Mayor Robert Gartours, as the following will be Join us for a discussion about local Japanese Long time, Long Beach ramps feminist activist an cia. “I want to thank the FFA leadership and our negotiating team for their closed: hardAmerican work on this residents’ agreement.” unique World War II former• Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske pre Southbound 710 downtown offThe FFA membership is set to vote on the tentative agreement in March.

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O’Donnell names education, community advocate as district’s 2017 Woman of Year Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D–Long Beach) honored Long Beach’s Martha Beatriz Cota on the Assembly floor Monday as the 70th District’s 2017 Woman of the Year. Cota founded Latinos In Action in 2009 and has served as its executive director since its inception, encouraging parents to engage in civic participation and leadership development to foster the next generation of Latino leaders.

“Martha’s dedication to building a stronger, healthier Long Beach is evident through the countless hours of service she devotes to our community,” said O’Donnell, chair of the Assembly Education Committee. “From testifying at local city council meetings and delivering speeches at rallies, to knocking on doors to connect families with educational resources, Martha’s tireless commitment to social justice represents the power of

female leaders to effect positive change.”

According to O’Donnell’s office, Cota was born in Sonora, Mexico to a farmer and community organizer, and, as a young child, she quickly learned the meaning of hard labor and the importance of giving back to her community. She put those lessons to work, earning a scholarship to the University of Sonora in Mexico where she received her degree in social work. After finishing her degree she worked in developing community programs in health, youth intervention, housing and reforestation in rural and urban areas.

Upon arriving in California, Cota quickly became involved in the community as a certified parent counselor and a volunteer on various campaigns to improve the health of children with asthma as well as access to affordable housing, accord-

ing to the Assemblymember’s office. Following her graduation from the Long Beach City Neighborhood Leadership program, Cota served on the Long Beach Chief of Police’s Latino Advisory Committee and became vice president of the Long Beach District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). Additionally, she was a leading voice in the California Conference for Equality and Justice’s (CCEJ) Neighbor to Neighbor City Dialogues.

Cota was formally recognized at the Assembly’s Woman of the Year ceremony, held annually at the State Capitol in celebration of Women’s History Month. The Assemblymember will also host a local event in honor of Cota and other women in the 70th District on Thursday, March 23.

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LETTERS, EM AI LS A N D WE B S I T E C O MME N T S The Millennials are coming!

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Earlier this week, I had a visit from a woman asking about our procedure for placing obituary notices. When I asked her for some of the details, I learned that she wanted to run the information regarding her mother. During our conversation, I learned that I had known her mother, Virginia Cullen, and that dear Virginia had worked at my elementary school as our playground’s “Coachie.”

I loved Coachie; she was kind and helpful, and we students respected her as a no-nonsense type of woman.

I have printed below both the obituary notice that Coachie’s daughter Meredith brought to us and a poem that Coachie’s boss, May Woodward, had written and then read at an employee Christmas potluck on Dec. 6, 1978.

What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman, my “Coachie.” I am still in touch with some of my elementary school friends; I will send them a copy of this column. I know they remember her fondly.

Our mom, Virginia Oertly Wilden Cullen, according to the Bible (St. John 5:24; 11:26) “...has passed from death into life...” having believed in Jesus. After 25 years in Gifford, Washington, which was nearby the home of her son, Dr. Bill Wilden, Mom returned to her hometown of Long Beach, to live with me, (her daughter) Meridith Wilden Harmonson, Courtesy Meridith Wilden Harmonson Mom worked 42 years Virginia Oertly Wilden Cullen with the Long Beach Unified School District at Signal Hill Elementary School as the “Coachie” beginning in 1952. She worked at the school during both the school year and the summer breaks.

Both of her husbands, Owen Wilden and Hugh Cullen, passed prior to her. Mom’s two children, three grandchildren (Mark Harmonson, TX., Susan Saddler, Lakewood, CA., Janelle Sutliff, VA.) and six great-grandchildren survive her passing, which was February 20, 2017.

We all thank God for her love and care and work for us all during her ninety-three years of her life here on this earth! we will have a celebration/ memory-time of her in Gifford, Washington.

Who are the Millennials of China, and why are they impacting the entire world to the great extent that they already have and will continue to do so in the coming years?

Clayton Dube, executive director of the US-China Institute at the University of Southern California, discussed these questions at the luncheon meeting of the US-China Peoples Friendship Association of Long Beach on Saturday, March 4, at the local Forbidden City restaurant.

The term “millennials” refers to people born in the ‘80s and ‘90s, a group even larger than the “Baby Boomers.” Of China’s estimated total population of 1.3 billion people, about 413 million, or 32 percent, are Millennials. In comparison, in the United States, 87 million of a population of 330 million are Millennials, approximately 26 percent. From a demographic perspective, because of the vast size of the generation, they are a huge marketing demographic, will influence consumption trends and will be responsible for the care and maintenance of China’s older generations; so business and edPhoto by Susan Holsclaw ucational institutions are trying to identify their Clayton Dube, executive director of the US-China Institute at the salient characteristics.

University of Southern California, discussed Millennials in China Many of China’s Millennials come from during a luncheon meeting of the US-China Peoples Friendship Asone-child families, so there are circumstances sociation of Long Beach on March 4 at Forbidden City restaurant. of favoritism and elitism. Other characteristics seen in Millennials are that they are more worldly and less naïve than those in other generations; they are more materialistic and even consumption-orientated; and they seem to be more nationalistic or patriotic. They are better traveled and more educated than older generations and will likely demand more of their government than prior generations in terms of transparency and accountability.

Challenges for Millennials include: economic inequality between those born in urban versus rural areas; problems of heavy pollution affecting the health of many workers; advent of robotics in the workplace displacing workers; and even competition of education between the rich and the poor with the wealthy going overseas for advanced education and thereafter acquiring the better-paying jobs back in China. However, some of the challenges may be overcome with the high-tech entities coming from the country: Ten-Cent, Bai-du and Ali-baba, all to compete with American entities such as Google and Apple.

Interestingly, when asked what they like best about the U.S. governmental system, they answered that they appreciated the U.S. system of checks and balances through our three separate levels of government. Therefore Western-style democracy for China may be many years in the future, but there is hope.

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President Trump’s decision to rescind his Jan. 27, 2017 travel ban confirms what we all knew: the travel ban was unconstitutional and un-American. It represents a major victory for the thousands of lawful permanent residents and visa holders in California, as well as all those across our nation who cherish our Constitution, diversity, tolerance and fairness.

My team is carefully reviewing the legality of the Administration’s revised ban. We will do everything in our power to make sure the revised ban respects our Constitution and our way of life. No one will or should soon forget the Trump Administration’s multiple, public promises to ban Muslims from the country.

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Monkey business: A Trauma-Informed Movement in Education success story

“Coachie’s Christmas” It was the week before Christmas, and what do I see?

“Coachie” out on the playground, as busy as can be.

She tied Susie’s shoelace and wiped Johnnie’s nose, then out on the field a big fight arose.

She hustled on out and split up that group, and then she got ready to reorganize the troop.

She got four square going and then pitched a few balls, ‘til all of a sudden, there was noise in the halls, she ran down that problem in no time at all.

She taped the bat handles and marked the supplies and then heard the sound a small child’s cries.

She took care of that and started basketball play, these are the things that are all in her day.

She might grumble and groan, but she’s a great gal, one thing I’ll say, to the kids she’s a pal.

Yes, Christmas is jolly and merry and gay, and so are our “COACHIES” day after day.

And I heard her shout as she walked out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all and kid, WALK THAT BIKE.”

By Nathan Swaringen, LCSW

Helping a school become trauma-informed requires more than training school staff about the neuroscience of trauma or providing a prescription of techniques. The heart of trauma-informed care, and our It’s About T.I.M.E. (Trauma-Informed Movement in Education) program at Beach High School, is relationships.

Effectively helping children who have experienced trauma starts and ends with the relationships between the children and the caring adults in their lives. Being armed with a brain-full of trauma theory and a bag-full of interventions means very little without the ability and willingness to truly view that child’s challenging behaviors and attitudes through a lens of compassion and unconditional acceptance.

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Changing hearts, minds, values and beliefs goes beyond any intellectual understanding. It’s something that must be experienced, both by the child and by the caring adult. The following is an example of what a trauma-informed relationship can look like, capturing what a theory, lecture or intervention never could: the art of the relationship.

Sixteen-year-old Mikey*, adorned head-to-toe (no, seriously, scalp and face too) with shoddy tattoos proudly representing his gang affiliation, is quite an intimidating sight. I would be an enormous hypocrite to judge one’s character based on their having tattoos, since I happen to have many myself. But the judgment comes

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CLEAN SWEEP What Mayor’s clean-up event Who Hosted by the City of Signal Hill When Saturday, March 11 from 9am to 11am Where Kluger Architects Parking Lots, 1855 Coronado Ave. More Info Volunteers are invited to clean the southeast industrial neighborhood. The City will provide gloves and trash bags. A limited number of grabbers will be available, as well. Call (562) 989-7340.

PUT YOUR WALKING SHOES ON What Walking tours Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage When Saturday, March 11 from 9:30am to 11:30am (East Village); Saturday, March 18 from 9:30am to noon (downtown); Saturday, March 25 at 9:30am (Wilmore City) Where Meet at Ocean and Linden avenues (March 11); Meet at the WPA Mural, 3rd and the Promenade (March 18); Meet at the Bembridge House, 953 Park Circle More Info Those interested will get the chance to explore the east village, downtown and Wilmore City sights of Long Beach. The east village and downtown tour tickets are $10, and Wilmore City tickets are $15.

The tours will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Visit lbheritage.org.

MEET UP AND EAT UP What Annual reunion picnic Who Hosted by Sunny Saints St. Bernard Rescue of Southern California When Saturday, March 11 from 10am to 4pm Where Recreation Dog Park, 5201 E. 7th St. More Info The nonprofit’s 7th annual picnic reunion event will feature a gathering of St. Bernard dogs, which are said to weigh roughly 100 to 200 pounds each. Call Pam at (562) 619-2059.

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UP IN THE AIR What Monthly meeting Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated When Saturday, March 11 at 9am Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr. More Info James E. Horn, an author and retired U.S. diplomat, will be the guest speaker. Email longbeachrwf@gmail.com to RSVP.

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GOT A PASSION FOR FASHION? What Fashion show Who Presented by the Friends of Los Cerritos When Saturday, March 11 from noon to 4pm Where Virginia Country Club, 4602 N. Virginia Rd. More Info Nine local boutiques and retail businesses will join together to promote the Bixby Business Corridor and the Los Cerritos area. The show, Bixby A’Bloom, will feature the latest fashion from retailers and boutiques. Lunch, non-alcoholic beverages and light entertainment will be featured. Tickets are $40, and a percentage of the proceeds will go to the WomenShelter of Long Beach. Visit loscerritosna.org.

WRITE RIGHT What Writers club meeting Who Hosted by the California Writers Club When Saturday, March 11 from 3pm to 5pm Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.

More Info The guest speaker will be Lisa Cron, publisher for WW Norton and story consultant for Warner Brothers and William Morris Agency. Email info@ calwriterslongbeach.org.

RETIRED BUT ACTIVE What Monthly meeting Who National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association When Monday, March 13 at 1pm Where Veterans Community Center, Veterans Park, 101 E 28th St. More Info The musical group Atlantic Crossing will perform Irish music to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Email sharon.bergeron@gmail.com.

GREEN THUMBS What Annual auction Who Hosted by the Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society When Monday, March 13 from 6pm to 9pm Where St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church Hall, 6210 E. Willow St. More Info The public will be able to bid on indoor and outdoor growing orchids. Free admission and

parking. Refreshments will be available. Cash or check accepted only. Call (562) 972-0450.

LIKE GOOD NEIGHBORS What Community meeting Who The Good Neighbors of North Long Beach When Tuesday, March 14 at 7am Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.

More Info The event will include an open discussion on relocating the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade.

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TO YOUR HEALTH What Diabetes class Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial When Tuesday, March 14 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Where Hosted by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach, Conference Room A2, 2801 Atlantic Ave. More Info The program will be a quarterly class that will feature a presentation on various diabetes-related topics. Light refreshments will be provided. Call (562) 933-5043 to RSVP. Walk-ins are welcome.

HELPING ONE ANOTHER What Family caregiver support group Who MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute, Long Beach Memorial When Thursday, March 16 from 4:30pm to 6pm Where Treatment Planning Room, 3rd Floor, 2810 Long Beach Blvd.

More Info The support group is designed to create a safe place to share feelings with people who are going through similar experiences. It is open to any family member in the community who is caring for a loved one with cancer. Meetings take place the first and third Thursday of each month. For more information, call (562) 933-9328.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? What Monthly meeting Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Geneaology Society When Sunday, March 19 at 1pm Where 5918 E. Parkcrest St. More Info The meeting is free and open to the general public. Attendees will learn tools for genealogical research from local experts. Call Liz at (562) 760-3027.

THE PLAY’S THE THING What Performance of Neil Simon’s Rumors Who Hosted by Long Beach Playhouse and Meals on Wheels Long Beach When Thursday, March 23; 6:30pm reception; 7:30pm performance Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St. More Info All proceeds from the event will benefit the Meals on Wheels Long Beach meal program for those in need. Cost is $30 per person. Visit mowlb. org/event.

HELP FOR LITTLE ONES What Childhood anxiety lecture Who Hosted by Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach When Friday, March 24 from 7:30am to 10:30am Where Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Houssels Forum, 2801 Atlantic Ave. More Info Guest speaker Katherine White, along with other keynote speakers, will discuss childhood anxiety. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Call Ruben at (562) 933-2812.

CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS What Bixby Knolls Literary Society Who Sponsored by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association When Wednesday, April 12 at 7pm Where Elise’s Tea Room, 3924 Atlantic Avenue More Info The Book of Unknown Americans by Christina Henriquez will be the next title discussed.

The public is welcome, and all are encouraged to read the book in advance. Refreshments will be provided.

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The WomenShelter of Long Beach (WSLB) hosted a gala on Feb. 26 at the Pacific Gallery downtown with over 250 supporters in attendance, according to the organization. The event marked WSLB’s 40th anniversary of serving victims of domestic violence. The Walker Family received the Philanthropist Award. Steve Goodling, president and CEO of the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, presented the award to Henry and Erin Walker. Sheriff Jim McDonnell and wife Kathy McDonnell received the Protector Award for their work in Long Beach. Board member Dr. Carol Grabowski announced that with a donation received from the Cherese Mari Laulhere Foundation, WSLB had just purchased a home to be used as a new emergency shelter. The donation from the foundation will also cover renovating and furnishing the house to become a shelter that will be called Cherese’s Safe Home. After dinner, Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Randy Gordon took to the stage to appeal to the audience for support and to conduct a live auction, which, in addition to proceeds from a silent auction and sponsorships grossed more than $120,000 to support WSLB’s programs. “We are simply overwhelmed by the community’s generosity,” WSLB board chair Kristi Fischer said. “Proceeds from this night will help many women, children and men recover from terrible situations, as well as pay for education efforts to stop the cycle of domestic abuse.”

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Red Cross Greater Long Beach celebrates 100 years by honoring Hometown Heroes The Red Cross of Greater Long Beach celebrated its 100 years of service by honoring 16 “Hometown Heroes” at an award ceremony luncheon on March 2 at the Grand Long Beach Event Center.

A special Corporate Hero Award was presented to Tesoro Corporation, and Bragg Companies were recognized as the Centennial Sponsor for their generosity and dedication to the mission of the American Red Cross.

Margaret Arbini-Madonna, executive director, and Paul Conrad, chairman of the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross Greater Long Beach, presented the Hometown Heroes Award recipients with a medal and plaque for their heroic acts.

“We celebrate these heroes so that from them and their stories we will be inspired to become and stay prepared, so that when the time comes, when our fellow man needs help, when it falls to you or me to be everything, to be the whole world to another human being, we will rise to the occasion,” Conrad said.

Each year the Red Cross honors individuals who demonstrate selfless acts of courage and humanitarian service– people whose extraordinary acts exemplify the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Honored were men and women who went above and beyond to help save lives

by responding to extraordinary circumstances.

The event brought together Red Cross community partners like Southern California Edison, Valero, Andelson, Atkinson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, AES Alamitos Generating, Cal Water, Mitsubishi Cement, Toyota Auto Body Company, and UPS. Also in attendance were local elected officials, business leaders, family and friends. Mat Kaplan, host and producer of Planetary Radio for the Planetary Society was emcee.

The 16 individuals honored were: Bernd Stevens After World War II began, Bernd joined the U.S. Army.

On April 16, 1945, Bernd was captured by the Gestapo and taken to prison but was able to escape and returned to the U.S. The war was ending, but Bernd wanted to help free more prisoners. He charted a plane, risked his life by parachuting near his prison and helped stop the killing of many innocent people.

Bridget Hains, Lisa Montoya, & Alonso Serna One morning in January 2016, a patron at the La Mirada Civic Center notified employees Bridget Hains and Lisa Montoya that a patron had fallen and was unresponsive. Bridget rushed to get the AED machine while Lisa performed CPR. Suddenly, Alonso Serna, arrived at the civic center to process some forms, he noticed Bridget and

Lisa helping a woman on the floor.

He asked if he could assist and began CPR compressions and helped the woman until paramedics arrived.

It took all three heroes working together to save Ms. Adler’s life.

Erin Grissom, Max James-Jolly, Julia Jaynes, Mark Ryan On a busy Memorial Day weekend at Alamitos Bay, sailing instructor Mark Ryan heard screaming. He ran to the source and found a young girl floating face down in the lagoon.

He dove in and initiated CPR. His co-worker, Erin Grissom, began to assist. Ryan, who had been in a training session, rushed to the scene and sent another co-worker, Julia Jaynes to get a lifeguard and call 911. By the time the EMT’s and lifeguards arrived, the girl was already breathing on her own. The four had saved the girl’s life.

Michael Cravin Cravin became CPR-certified through the Red Cross and never imagined that he would be using that skill to save his mom. He was visiting his parents and was on his way out when he discovered his mother lying face-down on the floor.

While his father dialed 911, Cravin realized his mom wasn’t breathing, and as trained by the Red Cross, he performed CPR on her until the paramedics arrived. He saved his mother’s life.

Andre & Joelle Mary Andre and Joelle Mary were biking in El Dorado Park when they saw a girl standing out on a freeway overpass. Andre thought she might jump, so he dropped his bike and began moving toward her. Joelle, on the other hand, got a hold of the girl’s shirt, pulled her back to safety and asked a passerby to call 911. Joelle was also concerned for the safety of her husband Andre, who was standing on the other side of the fence full of passing cars. The fire department arrived and assisted.

Cuauhtémoc Blancas Little did Blancas know that, just after five days after attending a CPR class at the Red Cross, he’d have to use his new skills to save his best friend’s life. On a windy day last November, he and his friend Chon were working together unloading sand bags at a work site in Malibu when suddenly the wind picked up and Chon started to choke on sand that had blown up into the air. At that moment, Blancas’s Red Cross training kicked in, and he started performing CPR compressions until an ambulance arrived. Chon has since made a full recovery.

Ed Hano On Dec. 18, 2015, off-duty officer Ed Hano was at home when his daughter ran inside to tell him that a woman was out in the street with her unresponsive baby that had

The Red Cross of Greater Long Beach honored 16 “Hometown Heroes” at an award ceremony on March 2 at the Grand Long Beach Event Center.

fallen into a swimming pool. He immediately started CPR, and finally the baby gurgled and water poured out. Shortly thereafter, paramedics arrived. The baby was taken to a hospital and has since recovered at home with her parent.

Rory Willeford & Alex Novak On Mother’s Day, Rory Willeford and his family were having dinner at a restaurant when his mother in-law started choking. Right away, Willeford put her in the Heimlich position, but she began to go limp. Novak, the manager of the restaurant who was trained in CPR by the Red Cross, asked one of the servers to call 9-11 as he rushed to Willeford’s table to help. Thanks to his CPR training, Novak was able to help Willeford save his mother-in-law.

Susie Powell One morning last March, Susie Powell was on her way to work when she looked to her right at an intersection and saw a driver slumped backwards in his car.

Susie pulled over, called 9-1-1, and the dispatcher told her to begin chest compressions on the man. Within moments, the paramedics arrived and took over his care.

To learn more about the American Red Cross’s preparedness tips, visit preparesocal.org.

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Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s Measure for Measure Anita W. Harris Culture Writer

In a world of vice, does virtue stand a chance? That is the central question deftly explored in production of Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s production of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, at the Richard Goad Theatre through March 18.

Nuanced acting punctuated by moments of light humor result in a richly thoughtful theatrical experience.

In 16th-century Olde Vienna, licentiousness has gotten out of hand as brothels abound. We see such a “bawd-house” in a provocative pre-play scene of silhouetted ladies dancing behind a sheer curtain while “tapster” Pompey (Andy Kallok)

uses humorous puns to soft sell the audience alcohol and the “wares” on display. It’s clearly high time for the Duke (Kyle McGruther) to clean up the city.

But just as a playwright would, the Duke does so by setting up a ruse, placing his Deputy Angelo (Jesse Seann Atkinson) and the astute Lady Deputy Escalus (Randi Tahara) in charge of the crackdown while he goes undercover as a friar to covertly test Angelo’s character. Soon enough, almost-nun Isabella (Amanda Swearingen) must plead with Angelo to spare the life of her brother Claudio (Alexander Williams), whom Angelo has sentenced to death for impregnating his fiancée, a capital offense in the new regime. But Isabella’s beauty and virtue arouse Angelo (the “virgin violator”) and he hypocritically of-

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fers Claudio’s life in exchange for her chastity. Can the Duke’s friar ploy possibly save Isabella from her moral quandary?

The women in this play are mostly powerless and must trade on their only asset, their bodies, made more valuable by a dowry or the veneer of virtue. Even noblewoman Mariana (Jessica Acuri), whom the Duke convinces to secretly sleep with Angelo in place of Isabella, had been earlier rejected by Angelo because of the loss of her dowry and subsequent slander against her virtue. In the games of “she said, he said” in this tale, ‘he’ always wins.

To play these compelling characters, Director Helen Borgers has cast a slew of actors well suited to their roles. Kyle McGruther portrays the wily friar shiftily before re-emerging with believable bearing as the Duke. Jesse Seann Atkinson is convincingly smarmy and arrogant as cold-hearted yet darkly smitten Angelo. Amanda Swearingen shines as righteously virtuous Isabella. As Lady Escalus, Randi Tahara’s clear voice and upright bearing suit her character’s sound judgments. Of the minor characters, Megan Lennon as the Provost and Jessica Acuri as Mariana are especially unaffected on stage, carrying their roles with ease and humanness.

In the more humorous roles, the delightful Emily Hansen stands out– as a friar but especially as the memorable Constable Elbow, in whom Hansen immerses herself unreservedly, with a country sheriff twang. The scene in which Elbow arrests Pompey (Kallok)– reminiscent of a dry Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski– is well-choreographed comedy. Sarah Hoeven as brothel-owner Mistress Overdone vividly emotes through facial expressions, as does Ketty Citterio through physical exaggeration as drunkard Barnadine (and also briefly as a nun who hasn’t seen a man in a while).

Most of the cast deliver their Shakespearian dialogue articulately and naturally. Monologues are addressed directly to the audience, which works well in the intimacy of the Richard Goad Theatre and heightens our emotional connection to the story. Costumes by Ramzi Jneid are simply fitting, with Isabella in white for most of the play, reinforcing her chasteness. Her demure head covering and Mariana’s sheer veil are also echoed by the curtain used to evoke a brothel, including the pre-play scene that both displays and hides the women dancing to Edmund Velasco’s hypnotic percussion.

This production of Measure for Measure is an entertaining rendition of an ethically interesting play. Its story of a leader who attempts to contain the abuse of authority and unnecessary persecution, and restore balance to power, is certainly an inspiring one for our time.

Measure for Measure continues at the Richard Goad Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave., through March 18, with shows Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $12.50-$22.50.

For reservations and information, call (562) 997-1494 or visit LBShakespeare.org.

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March 10, 2017

Long Beach Airport to launch ride-share pilot program Long Beach Airport (LGB) will begin a pilot program to allow operation of transportation network companies (TNCs), more commonly known as ride sharing, at the airport.

Beginning Wednesday, April 5, companies such as Uber, Lyft, Wingz and See Jane Go will be allowed to pick up at LGB as part of the pilot program. Previously, they were only permitted to drop off.

“The TNC pilot program will enhance the travel experience and increase accessibility to Long Beach,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “This is a great opportunity to modernize our regulations and allow taxis and ride-share companies an environment to compete fairly while still improving services for travelers.”

Long Beach Airport invited TNCs, ground transportation service providers and the public to participate in a meeting Feb. 1 to discuss and gain feedback on the proposed changes to the airport’s ground transportation program and fee structure. Staff also performed a survey of the traveling public, which determined that 87 percent of those travelers at LGB would use TNCs if available.

“Our study findings showed that adding TNC travel as an option to our passengers will benefit both travelers and the airport,” said Airport Director Jess L. Romo, AAE. “The pilot program will evaluate usage, infrastructure needs, airport revenue impacts and enforcement, so we can continue to offer the high level of customer service which we are known for and still strive to provide a level playing field for all ground transportation operators at Long Beach Airport.”

A $3 per-trip fee will be implemented for TNCs and fixed permitting fees will be updated for taxis, limousines and shuttles.

Source: City of LB

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Long Beach Airport will start a pilot program to allow operation of transportation network companies, more commonly known as ride sharing, at the airport.

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me. They’re not for taking,” I repeated empathically. He shook his head, dismissing my limit-setting.

I continued playing with the other children, and Mikey continued to explore the other toys. I took some opportunities to make some reflective and thematic statements about Mikey’s toy selections, which were or course themes of violence, pain and fear.

The time had come for me to leave for the day. I counted down every minute, starting at “Five more minutes and it’ll be time for me to go, but I’ll be back to play next time.” As a hail-Mary, I also made the statement: “Sometimes these toys like to jump into pockets or backpacks. If you find one please let him know that all the other toys miss him very much and need him to come back right away.”

Had I reinforced that stealing from me was okay? No, in my experience, I had not. I resigned myself to the fact that Mikey’s inner child needed to overpower me to feel safe. He needed to test for protection, unsure of what type of adult I was. Was I like all the others, quick to reject him, overpower him or hurt him? So he took a toy, big deal! He learned that I was going to be understanding, kind, patient and validating of his emotional needs even when he was acting rather naughty. That’s a price I’ll always pay.

To my amazement, at the very last moment, Mikey innocently retrieved the chimp from his pocket, as his inner child spoke: “Look, you have two of these toys, so I should be able to have one.” In a weird way, I think he was asking for permission. “There are two of them,” I agreed. “I didn’t know that. I appreciate you making sure it was okay. Yes, you may keep that one because I know how much you need it.”

The next day, Mikey’s teacher stopped to inform me of Mikey’s relationship with his toy chimp. She inquired, “Mikey had one of your toy chimps, and he insisted you gave it to him, so I just wanted to make sure that was the case.” I confirmed his story as truthful.

“Oh, good,” she continued. “He’s been like a little boy with that thing, proudly displaying it on his desk, showing it off as his ‘little homie’ to all that will listen. ‘The magic guy (I had built rapport by doing some cheesy magic tricks) said I could have it,’ Mikey told us.”

The teacher and I agreed that the toy chimp was more than just an object of play. Rather, it served as an extension of ‘the magic guy’ for Mikey’s inner child to connect with when I was not there.

The following meetings with Mikey have been different. They’ve consisted of more smiles, laughter, handshakes, silliness, innocence and sharing of our respective tattoo stories.

My relationship with Mikey epitomizes another of my favorite quotes, this one by Pat O’Brian; “May you love me the most when I deserve it the least because that is when I need it the most.”

I hope I have, Mikey. ✦

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from his willingness to proudly advertise his gang affiliation on his face and bald head. The tattoos might as well read: “I don’t care about anyone or anything, including myself and my prospective future. Enemy gangs, the police, and society…” Well, you know.

It can be scary interacting with someone carrying that mindset, especially with one so young. Fear-based judgments tend to divert our willingness to embark down the healing path, blinding us to our ability to love unconditionally, to understand the “why” and to seek the wounded inner child.

Where could I start with Mikey? Was he lovable? Did he still have an inner child? The answer to those questions had to start with my understanding of “why.” Why is Mikey the way he is? Here’s what I think. “I don’t care,” Mikey’s proudly displayed mantra, should really be interpreted as “I don’t feel cared for.”

A fundamental principal of developmental neuroscience is that we grow to become a reflection of what we have experienced. Had Mikey ever experienced love, compassion, nurturing and respect? I was willing to give him these things. But how would he receive them?

According to Play Therapy icon Garry Landreth, “Play is the child’s language, and toys are his words.”

Connecting with Mikey’s inner child required my ability to invite him to come out and play. “This ought to be interesting,” I thought to myself skeptically. I brought with me a heavy beach bag full of hundreds of toy miniatures: animals, people, trees and vehicles. I dumped the many toys out on a table in the middle of the classroom. Several of the more childlike students meandered over to check out what I had brought.

“What’s this?” they asked in a manner hoping for an invitation. “They’re for you to use. Check ‘em out and select a few that you’d like to play with,” I invited. As I had secretly predicted to myself, most chose either aggressive or protector-themes toys. I made reflective and thematic statements about their play, making the toys come alive: “That one looks powerful”, “The bigger lion is keeping the baby lions safe”, or “OUCH! Help, you’re hurting me!” I could see Mikey still sitting at his computer, occasionally looking over his shoulder towards us, contemplating what on Earth we could possibly be doing. Eventually, he walked over.

“Why did you bring us toys? We’re not little kids,” Mikey asked dismissively, seeming maybe a little offended. “You’re not sure these toys are something you’d like,” I responded, rather than offering him an explanation.

He sat down next to me and began to explore the toys.

He picked up a silly-looking chimp holding a banana, turning it over in his hands. Glancing over at me deliberately to get my attention, he put it in his pocket once he knew I was watching.

I engaged. “You need that toy, but the toys aren’t for taking. I’ll keep that toy safe for you and bring it back for you to use next time,” I said in as nurturing a tone as possible. “Nah,” he responded, “I’m keeping it.” Let the power-struggle dance begin…or not.

“You must really need that toy, and I trust you’d keep him safe for me, but all the toys have to go back with

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Pamper your Pet

Keeping pets safe during summer heat Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) reminds residents to keep the summer months fun and safe for all family members including pets. According to Margaret Lee, shelter veterinarian for LBACS, families should practice a few simple tips to keep their pets healthy and safe during the summer heat: • Adjust their exercise routine. Walk dogs early in the morning or late in the day when temperatures are cooler.

Shorten walks if necessary, and avoid runs on hot days– dogs will keep running even if they are overheating.

Cats tend to restrict their own activity in the heat better than dogs.

• Remove clothing from pets. Sweaters and other clothing on pets during the summer will trap excessive heat and may contribute to overheating. The ideal temperature for cats and dogs is between 60 and 80 degrees.

Dogs and cats cool themselves by panting and do not have sweat glands on their skin (only on their paw pads).

Cats do not pant under normal circumstances– if your cat is panting, he/she may be extremely overheated or stressed, and immediate action should be taken.

• Be cautious when walking dogs on pavement and at the beach. The hot pavement and sand can burn and blister dogs’ paws. Asphalt temperatures can reach 160 degrees. Keep dogs on lawns, or have them wear booties if they will be on asphalt or on sand.

• Make sure your pet has plenty of access to shade and clean water when outdoors.

• Never leave pets unsupervised in a car. The temperature inside a parked car can reach 200 degrees and higher within a matter of minutes, even with the windows open. Please contact us to report an animal that is locked inside a parked car.

• Make arrangements for pet care if you will be out of town.

• Ensure the care of your pet by providing proper nutrition, appropriate care and a secure environment. All pets in Long Beach are required by law to be licensed. One of the benefits to licensing is the

vacation pet alert. Before leaving town, pet owners with a current license may call (562) 570-PETS to register where and with whom their pet will stay while they are gone, and ensure that they are returned home in case they get lost.

• Make sure your pet wears proper identification. Licensing and microchipping pets greatly increases the chances of reuniting a lost pet with its owner, according to LBACS. For information or assistance with dog licensing, call Long Beach Animal Care Services at (562) 570-7387 or visit longbeach.gov/acs/default.asp .

• Know the warning signs. Symptoms of overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, weakness or even collapse. They can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomit along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees. Animals with flat faces, like Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively. These pets, along with the elderly, the overweight, and those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.

• Make sure you know the number of the emergency veterinary hospitals in your area. Take a few minutes to drive by your local emergency veterinary hospital so you can be sure you can find it an emergency when you may not be thinking as clearly as on an ordinary day.

LBACS serves 600,000 residents and pets in Long Beach, Cerritos, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos and Signal Hill and is located at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village at 7700 East Spring Street in Long Beach.

The Village is open Wednesday through Friday from 10am to 5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, and is closed on Mondays, Tuesday and holidays.

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Lost or found a pet?

Here’s what you should do Provided by Petsguide Magazine If you have lost your pet: 1) Have someone stay behind to field phone calls, and then drive the neighborhood with a flashlight (after dark), whistle, your dog’s leash and a current photo to comb parks, schools and open areas.

2) Call your local animal-control office for recent pick-ups and found-pet reports.

3) Search petharbor.com, a service of the Humane Society, for listings and pictures of animals brought into shelters, updated hourly. If you have not found your pet after searching, register your pet as lost to receive an email when matching animals are listed by a shelter or registered as found on the site.

4) Blanket a five-mile radius with “Lost Dog” signs. Include a picture, breed, color and your phone number; listing a reward helps too. Leave flyers at houses on your street, shelters, pet-supply stores, vet offices, groomers, dog parks, supermarkets, the post office and coffee shops. Post “Lost Dog” ads on Craigslist and in the local newspapers for at least two weeks.

5) Personally visit all shelters in your area; neighboring cities often contract with different shelters. Visit as often as possible. If the shelter policy allows, leave your contact information with a recent photo of your pet; shelter staff cannot always provide notification, but most will provide as much assistance as possible.

6) Visit amberalertforpets.com, findtoto.com, fidofinder.com, pipmypet. com, thecenterforlostpets.com and whistle.com, which are “Amber Alerts” for lost or stolen pets; fees apply. Tip: Always have your dog wear license and ID tags, and invest in an ID microchip (keep your contact information current) for quick returns.

If you have found an animal without tags: 1) Check for ID tags or tattoos, or drive him to your vet’s office to have him scanned for an ID microchip.

2) You can also put him on a leash and tell him to “go home!” He might lead you straight to his door, or to neighbors who know him.

3) By law, you’re required to register him at the local animal shelter, because that’s likely the first place his owner will look. If you decide to search for the owner on your own, call and register the dog at local shelters and register the pet as found at petharbor.com; matching descriptions will be emailed to owners who have registered lost pets.

4) If you decide to take the animal to a shelter, the animal will be scanned for microchip ID and logged. Generally, stray animals are held for an owner-reclamation period prior to being available for adoption. If you are worried about the life of the animal, always ask the shelter about their policy before taking the animal in. Most shelters practice euthanasia for a variety of reasons and circumstances. There are few true no-kill facilities. All shelters work with rescue groups, sanctuaries and other animal welfare organizations to find families for homeless dogs. You can also find advice and assistance through local rescue organizations.

5) If you cannot transport the animal to a shelter or find the owner on your own, call your local animal-control office.

Petsguide Magazine is a resource for all things pet-related in the Long Beach metro and Orange County areas. To pick up a free copy of the magazine, call (562) 799-0140 or visit petsguidemagazine.com.

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March 10, 2017

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SB 415, introduced nearly two years ago, prohibits cities or local political subdivisions from hosting elections on dates other than statewide elections if its voting turnout was at least 5-percent lower than the average turnout for the previous four statewide elections.

The Signal Hill City Council will get to decide if the counting of ballots will take place at the county office instead of city hall.

“Our voter turnout has decreased over the years,” Boles said. “[...]

We are waiting till after the election.

We’ll see if that is the direction city council decides to go.” ✦

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Unofficial results of the March 7 Signal Hill election

PUBLIC NOTICES TST5399/ Case No. TS020449.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Monique Torres.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March 28, 2017; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B; Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: February 17, 24, & March 3, 10, 2017 ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: February 10, 2017 TST5401 / 2017 037944 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: LUU’S DRY CLEANERS & ALTERATRIONS, 3382 Orange Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrants: 1. JOHNSON NGUYEN, 2. TINA HONG LEE, 3382 Orange Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Johnson Nguyen. The registrants have begun to use this fictitious business name.

The registrants began using this fictitious business name in July, 1990. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 14, 2017.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common

law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: February 17, 24, & March 3, 10, 2017

common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

TST5402/ Case No. TS020601.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Teneshia S. Williams.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: TENESHIA S. WILLIAMS has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her son’s name as follows: Present Name: CHRISTEN TYAIR’E WEEMS, to Proposed Name: CHRISTIEN TYAIR’E WEEMS. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March 28, 2017; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B; Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: February 24, & March 3, 10, 17, 2017 ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: February 10, 2017

TST5405 / 2017 037962 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: CHERIE LASH & NAILS SALON, 149 W. 6th St., Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrants: 1.

MICHAEL NGUYEN, 2. KHANH NGUYEN, 2457 Pacific Ave. #3, Long Beach, CA 90806. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Michael Nguyen. The registrants have not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 14, 2017. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

TST5404 / 2017 040071 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: LONG BEACH DIVORCE MEDIATION GROUP, 5170 Colorado St., Long Beach, CA 90814. Registrant: SEANY RENFROW, 5170 Colorado St., Long Beach, CA 90814. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Seany Renfrow. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 16, 2017. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or

TST5406 / 2017 048458 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: JESSE GARATE LANDSCAPING, 4839 Hazelbrook Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808.

Registrant: JESUS I. GARATE, 4839 Hazelbrook Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808. This business is conducted by: an Individual.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jesus I. Garate.

The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name.

The registrant began using this fictitious business name in January, 2017. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 27, 2017. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017

TST5408 / 2017 050836 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: R & T PACIFIC, 1390 E. Burnett St. #K, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: NORTON PIPER INC., 1390 E. Burnett St. #K, Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Thomas R. Norton, President.

The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name.

The registrant began using this fictitious business name in January, 2017. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 1, 2017.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

TST5410/ Case No. TS020610.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Travis San Hill.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 18, 2017; Time: 8:30am.; Dept. B; Room 906. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017 ___//ss//___ Brian S. Currey, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: March 3, 2017

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL 2175 Cherry Avenue Signal Hill, California 90755-3799 TST5407 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, the Planning Commission of the City of Signal Hill will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, to consider the following: SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW 17-02 A REQUEST TO REVISE EXPANSION PLANS AT AN EXISTING AUTO DEALERSHIP SALES AND SERVICE BUILDING AT 1500 E. SPRING STREET IN THE SP-4, AUTO CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN, ZONING DISTRICT. REVISED PROPOSAL INCLUDES 1,562 SQ. FT. OF NEW OFFICE AREA; 1,873 SQ. FT. OF NEW EXPANDED SERVICE BAY CANOPY AREA; AND REVISED SIGNAGE Applicant: Goree Architects Inc. for Long Beach Honda Property Owner: Niedringhaus Family Trust Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to attend the hearing to present written information, express their opinions or otherwise present evidence on the above matter.

IF YOU WISH TO LEGALLY challenge any action taken by the City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City prior to or at the public hearing.

THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 class 1(a) and (e) of Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. FURTHER INFORMATION and associated documents on this item may be reviewed by the public between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays at the Community Development Department located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California. For any questions or concerns contact Scott Charney, Community Development Director, via email at scharney@cityofsignalhill.org or calling at (562) 989-7343.

Published in the Signal Tribune newspaper: March 10, 2017 Posted in accordance with S.H.M.C. Section 1.08.010 on or before: March 10, 2017 Mailed to affected property owners within 100’ on or before: March 10, 2017

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March 10, 2017

Lawsuit

in September state the crux of her complaint.

“The City has, since at least 2003 and continuing today, engaged in a practice of adopting and imposing water and sewage fees and charges that exceed the cost of providing the water and sewer services respectively,” she and her attorney stated in her original complaint. “The City designs the fees and charges for the purpose of transferring the excess fees and charges to its general fund. After the funds are transferred to the general fund, they are used for general governmental purposes. After the funds are transferred to the general fund, they are not earmarked or separately accounted for in any way.”

The City has answered the complaints. According to court documents drafted by its attorneys, it does acknowledge that every year, the Long Beach Water Department does pay pipeline fees to the City’s general fund, and it does so under the provisions of its municipal code. The City went on to confirm that these fees exceed $10 million each fiscal year since the 2013-2014 period.

The City’s water department has been budgeted to pay pipeline fees to the general fund from its water and sewer funds. In the 2016-2017 fiscal year, the amount that will be paid to the general fund has been budgeted to be over $6.146 million from its water funds and more than $4.712 million from its sewer funds, according to statements in court documents.

The City has denied the allegations brought on by the lawsuits.

It did conclude that the practice of its charges have been established in the City’s laws for a while.

“As a third, separate and distinct affirmative defense,” the city’s attorneys wrote in its response to the plaintiff, “the City alleges that the petitioner’s claims are barred by the doctrine of laches because the water department’s payments of pipeline permit fees to the City’s general fund is a practice that has been authorized by the Long Beach municipal code for many years. The payments are part of the City’s financial structure on which the City relies, and therefore the petitioner should have brought these claims earlier.”

Lejins referred requests for an interview to her attorney. Currently, Eric Benink is representing her on the case. He is a partner in the law firm Krause Kalfayan Benink and Slavens in San Diego. Lejins confirmed in a phone interview that former city councilmember Gerrie Schipske was a referring attorney on the case. ✦

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Courtesy Signal Hill Petroleum

The Signal Hill Successor Agency to the former redevelopment agency is in talks with Signal Hill Petroleum to develop the former Fresh & Easy and adjacent properties for retail and residential use. The above rendering by architectural firm KTGY shows a map and conceptual summary for the proposed project.

opment properties.

City Manager Charlie Honeycutt explained that the goal of the plan is for a comprehensive development that combines the properties into a mixed-use site that would include residential and retail amenities, as well as a community gathering place.

Elise McCaleb, economic development manager, presented a summary of the negotiation agreement to the successor agency.

“The provisions of the negotiating agreement are as follows: the term of the agreement is 180 days, and the term may be extended an additional 180 days if certain tasks are completed,” McCaleb said. “During the term, Signal Hill Petroleum will conduct due-diligence activities, as well as more fully develop a conceptual site plan and complete a proforma. The successor agency and Signal Hill Petroleum will work to develop the terms and conditions of the purchase-and-sale agreement, including the purchase price and a project schedule.”

McCaleb explained that Signal Hill Petroleum’s proposal is for new commercial, retail and restaurant developments, as well as multi-family housing. The project includes the retenanting of Fresh & Easy with another specialty grocery store.

She said that, as part of drafting the negotiating agreement, Signal Hill Petroleum worked with architectural firm KTGY to develop a conceptual site plan, which includes retail, dwelling units, a park and both structured and surface parking spaces.

“The agreement requires a $250,000 deposit to pay for all of the successor agency’s costs under the agreement,” McCaleb said, adding that the costs include: staff time; legal fees; environmental costs; traffic; landscaping; and petroleum, engineer, financial and economic consultants and reports. “In lieu of making this deposit, Signal Hill Petroleum may choose to release and quitclaim all surface rights and interests at 2745 Walnut Ave., also known as the police station, though Signal Hill Petroleum will be responsible to pay for the CEQA (Califor-

nia Environmental Quality Act) analysis. Additionally, because the buildings are so dilapidated, the negotiating agreement gives Signal Hill Petroleum the opportunity to demolish the three buildings and a loading dock.”

McCaleb said the successor agency would pay 50 percent of the demolition costs if a purchase-and-sale agreement is not negotiated.

After Scott Charney, community development director, presented a slideshow of renderings provided by Signal Hill Petroleum of the potential new development, Dave Aleshire, city attorney, emphasized that the images are merely conceptual at this time and that, as negotiations continue, there will be changes.

“The idea is that we have sort of a six-month period to work out the basic concepts,” Aleshire told the members of the successor agency. “At that point in time [...] we come back to you with what all these changes are, and if we have all that worked out, that we have a definite concept that’s approved, then the next six months would be spent getting that entitled.”

The city attorney said that the project could be expanded to absorb more properties.

He also pointed out that the purchase price in the agreement document is blank, as it is subject to negotiation and will be determined by the ultimate outcome of the project.

Councilmember Tina Hansen asked Aleshire if the negotiations can continue if the details are not ironed out within six months.

“Absolutely,” Aleshire said. “It’s an agreement between two parties, and the two parties, when they come to an agreement, they can change anything.”

When Successor Agency Chair Lori Woods opened comments to the public, Kevin Laney, vice president of Rig Operations for Signal Hill Petroleum, thanked City staff for their work on the project.

“We all, obviously, acknowledge and understand that it is a concept at this point,” Laney said. “But I think we all feel like it’s a pretty good concept. We’re very excited to take on this project and work with the City and community to make this happen. It’s been a long time in the making, and we feel like the timing is right for a development like this in Signal Hill.”

Laney added that his company has been in talks with Mother’s Market about moving into the former Fresh & Easy site.

After the discussion, the successor agency voted to “receive and file” the staff report on the properties. ✦

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Crimes reported by the LBPD Council districts 6, 7 & 8 (no arrest information supplied) Thursday, March 2 Midnight Rape- mentally disabled 2801 Atlantic Ave. 10am Spousal abuse 4200 block Long Beach Blvd.

11am Residential burglary 4100 block Cherry Ave.

7am Auto burglary 3900 block Marron Ave.

5pm Battery 2400 block Pasadena Ave.

6pm Auto burglary 2800 block San Francisco Ave.

6pm Battery 2801 Atlantic Ave.

8pm Robbery- person 1900 block E. Del Amo Blvd.

6pm Spousal abuse 2100 block Earl Ave.

9pm Battery 400 block W. PCH

Monday, March 6 Midnight Spousal abuse 2801 Atlantic Ave.

9pm Lewd act W/child under 14 2100 block Cedar Ave.

11am Robbery- person E. PCH/MLK Jr. Ave.

9am Residential burglary 300 block E. Bixby Rd.

11pm Battery 3700 block Magnolia Ave.

1pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2000 block Oregon Ave. 2pm Battery E. 19th St./Lemon Ave.

Saturday, March 4 1am Exhibiting firearm 900 block E. 33rd St.

3pm Residential burglary 4200 block Gaviota Ave.

5am Spousal abuse 1800 block Daisy Ave.

4pm Grand theft- property 2000 block Cedar Ave.

6pm Robbery- person 2100 block E. 21st St.

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5pm Residential burglary 900 block E. Hill St.

9am Auto burglary Orange Ave./Banner Dr.

6pm Battery 4500 block Atlantic Ave.

7pm Grand theft- property 200 block E. Willow St.

Noon Residential burglary 4000 block Atlantic Ave.

7pm Spousal abuse 4800 block Pacific Ave.

10pm Battery 4500 block Orange Ave.

3pm Robbery- person 2100 block Locust Ave.

Friday, March 3 Midnight Spousal abuse 2000 block Magnolia Ave.

8pm Spousal abuse 1800 block Cherry Ave.

Tuesday, March 7 4am Auto burglary 700 block W. Willow St.

1am Auto burglary 4200 block Long Beach Blvd.

6am Auto burglary 300 block E. San Antonio Dr.

11am Residential burglary 3500 block Atlantic Ave.

6am Residential burglary 1400 block E. PCH

10pm Exhibiting deadly weapon 2300 block E. PCH

8am Residential burglary 1400 block E. PCH

Sunday, March 5 10am Battery 200 block W. PCH

11am Grand theft- property 1800 Block Myrtle Ave.

driving w/suspended license, misdemeanor warrant.

Suspect 2- Possess narcotics.

E. 21st St./Cherry Ave. (both suspects arrested)

2pm Robbery- commercial 3500 block Atlantic Ave.

12:32pm Residential burglary 2100 block E. Hill St.

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2pm Residential burglary 3400 block Linden Ave.

9:02pm Stolen vehicle recovered 2200 block Molino Ave.

6pm Auto burglary 3300 block Linden Ave.

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6pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2400 block Long Beach Blvd.

Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide

Thursday, March 2 2:53am Trespass- drive on private property 2100 block E. Hill St. (suspect arrested) 8:15pm Injury hit-and-run 3300 block Myrtle Ave. 10:25pm Auto burglary 1000 block E. Willow St. Friday, March 3 6:09am Auto burglary 2900 block Hathaway Ct. Saturday, March 4 8:23am Auto burglary 2200 block Ohio Ave.

Sunday, March 5 Midnight Possession of controlled substance Cherry Ave./E. Willow St. (suspect arrested) 12:02am Auto burglary 2100 block Temple Ave.

1:54am Misdemeanor warrant 2400 block Gardena Ave. 6:37am Stolen vehicle recovered Junipero Ave./E. 19th St.

9:21am Petty theft, battery on a police officer, misdemeanor warrant.

700 block E. Spring St. (suspect arrested) 10:53am Grand theft- motor vehicle E. Hill St./Gaviota Ave. 1:39pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 2800 block Gundry Ave.

9:35am Suspect 1- Possession of narcotic, possession of controlled substance,

Monday, March 6 7:28am Auto burglary 2600 block St. Louis Ave.

Four misdemeanor warrants 2200 block Gaviota Ave. (suspect taken into custody) 7:58am Auto burglary 1400 block E. 33rd St.

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9:58am Auto burglary E. 21st St./Temple Ave.

Wednesday, March 8 Noon Lewd act w/child under 14 2801 Atlantic Ave.

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5pm Auto burglary 800 block W. PCH

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Noon Petty theft 2400 block Cherry Ave. (suspect arrested) 3:07pm Petty theft 2400 block Cherry Ave. (suspect arrested) 7:45pm Forgery; false checks 800 block E. Spring St.

Tuesday, March 7 6:59am Auto burglary 1800 block Stanley Ave. 7:29am Auto burglary 1800 block Stanley Ave. 5:15pm Forgery 2500 block Cherry Ave. (suspect arrested)

6:41pm Grand theft- property 1800 block E. Willow St. Wednesday, March 8 5:38am Residential burglary 2000 block E. 21st St. 1:17pm Injury hit-and-run 2200 block E. Willow St. 8:36pm Identity theft 2100 block Ohio Ave. 10:52pm Grand theft- motor vehicle 900 block E. 33rd St.

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