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‘It changed our lives forever, and it’s made us who we are’

Exactly 30 years after deadly turret explosion on USS Iowa, sailors and families emphasize ‘celebration of life’ for those who perished.

The report comes more than a week after LGB announced exposure.

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City to host Beach Streets event on Pacific Avenue on April 27

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Theatre Q&A

Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s Epic Poems Part II: The Rape of Lucrece Page 7

Alley fires in Cal Heights are ‘suspicious in nature,’ LBFD says Department's public information officer requesting public’s assistance in locating potential suspect.

Denny Cristales Managing Editor

A string of recent fires in the Cal Heights neighborhood–– which the Long Beach Fire Department deems “suspicious in nature”– have local residents concerned about their property and well-being.

Just in April, there have been about five fires between the 3400 and 3800 blocks of Gaviota Avenue– the most recent being the early morning of Thursday, April 18, when a Cal Heights family found out their furniture that had been set out for pickup the next day caught fire.

The incident caused their fence to burn down and some of their pets to die in the flames, according to local reports.

Jake Heflin, public information officer with the Long Beach Fire Department, spoke to the Signal Tribune in a phone interview Wednesday, April 24, and confirmed that the department has suspicion to believe that the fires were set intentionally.

Heflin said the department is requesting the assistance of the public to try and identify any individual or individuals that may have been video taped by their

LBCC rolls out initiative to connect students with employers The Center for Community and Industry Partnerships will ‘bridge’ connection with education and workforce.

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Pictured, far right: Kevin Reynolds, husband of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds– Friday’s keynote speaker during the USS Iowa memorial ceremony– bowing his head during a moment of silence Denny Cristales Managing Editor

Council also honors former member Larry Forester as Outstanding Older American.

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nboard the USS Battleship Iowa last Friday– the site of a deadly turret explosion three decades prior– the pain of losing loved ones was still visibly apparent on the faces of attendees.

With tears and quivering voices, USS Iowa organizers hosted a memorial ceremony recognizing the 47 victims of the ship’s April 19, 1989, No. 2 gun turret explosion.

Many onboard the ship this past Friday, which was the 30th anniversary of the incident, were present during the explosion. To them, the 47 victims represent close friends, family and people who lost their lives prematurely.

Mike Meldrum, who had been a boiler technician on the Battleship Iowa for five years, said April 19, 1989, was the day “I became a man.” see MEMORIAL page 10

SH City Council announces new library opening August 10 Anita W. Harris Staff Writer

During its April 23 meeting, the Signal Hill City Council presented two awards– one for Outstanding Older American and another recognizing excellence in the Signal Hill’s electronic newsletter.

Other council business included approving a petroleum-engineering contract and public-workshop dates to discuss cannabis regulations, and adopting an ordinance resolving a legal issue with a local Nissan dealership.

Two women separately approached the council during public business, asking for assistance involving personal violence in Signal Hill.

A wreath decorated in honor of the 47 individuals who died three decades prior in a turret explosion onboard the USS Iowa

Recognitions Mayor Lori Woods presented former councilmember Larry Forester with this year’s Outstanding Older American award, in honor of the 54th annual Older American Recognition Day to be celebrated in Los Angeles on May

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LBCC rolls out initiative to connect students with employers The Center for Community and Industry Partnerships will ‘bridge’ connection with education and workforce.

Denny Cristales Managing Editor

In an attempt to connect Long Beach City College (LBCC) students and local employers, officials introduced the Center for Community and Industry Partnerships initiative Tuesday, April 23, during a press conference at the college’s Liberal Arts Campus.

According to the college in a press release this week, more than 50 businesses, community organizations, municipalities and government offices signed on to be future employers and mentors of LBCC students– who will be able to use the resource to connect with those in the workforce.

“We don’t need to look too far to find a glimpse as to why the center is so important,” said Reagan Romali, LBCC superintendent-president.

“It’ll be a future filled with a cross section of professionals, mentors, LBCC alumni, scholarship donors and student interns. Interns, as we know, are essentials in a bridge that

joins education with the workforce.”

Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach executive director, said during the event that the port has recently been emphasizing the need to increase the accessibility of internships, adding that the terminal has been connecting youth into the workforce with scholarships as far back as 1993.

“We have the absolute responsibility and the duty that the next generation knows where these jobs are,” Cordero said. “And in the supply chain, in the supply in the maritime industry and the ports, there are jobs.”

Sunny Zia, LBCC District Board of Trustees president, said the presence of “community partners” at the press conference was an indication of “how deeply they care” about students and the future.

“This groundbreaking initiative will provide students incredible opportunities to become successsee CENTER page 8

Sunny Zia, Long Beach City College District Board of Trustees president, said the Center for Community and Industry Partnerships– introduced to the college Tuesday during a press conference– will provide students “incredible opportunities” to enter the workforce.

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CDPH urges Californians traveling internationally to be fully vaccinated against measles The report comes more than a week after LGB announced exposure.

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Pictured is a file photo of Beach Streets University, which was hosted by the City of Long Beach April 29, 2017. This weekend, residents will again have access to open streets and be able to bike, skate and walk through the community.

City of LB, LA Metro to host Beach Streets event on Pacific Avenue on April 27 Staff Report Signal Tribune

Long Beach’s popular openstreets event returns this weekend with Beach Streets Pacific, presented by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), with a route stretching from downtown to Wrigley. The 2.5-mile route travels along Pacific Avenue from 3rd Street to Willow Street and along Willow Street from Pacific Avenue to Magnolia Avenue. Participants will be able to walk, bike, stroll or roll the route from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, April 27.

“We love expanding bicycle and pedestrian awareness with Beach Streets,” said Long Beach Mayor

Robert Garcia. “Past events have attracted tens of thousands of people to our city, and with every openstreet event, people can explore a neighborhood that they may never have been to.”

The event kicks off at 10am at Pacific Avenue and 4th Street, with remarks from Garcia, Long Beach Vice Mayor Dee Andrews and representatives from LA Metro.

Entertainment hubs along the route will be located at Pacific Avenue and 3rd Street, Pacific Avenue and 21st Street and Willow Street and Magnolia Avenue. The hubs will feature music, food and children’s activities.

City officials said Beach Streets Pacific is made possible by Met-

ro, which approved funding for the event as part of its Open Streets Grant Program Cycle Three.

“Open streets feels like heaven for our many pedestrians, walkers, bikers and skaters,” said L.A. County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Sheila Kuehl. “Open-streets events allow people to get out of their cars and stroll or cycle farther than they have ever before been able to right in their communities.”

Vehicle crossings will be allowed at 6th Street, 7th Street, 10th Street, Anaheim Street, Pacific Coast Highway and Hill Street.

For more information, the community can visit beachstreets.com.

Resource fair to take place this weekend

The Celebration of the Young Child will provide ‘support’ for youth, families.

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The City of Long Beach will host its second annual Celebration of the Young Child, a resource fair for families with children up to age 6, on Saturday, April 27. The free, one-day event will take place from 10am to 2pm at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), 1250 Bellflower Blvd.

More than 70 Long Beach organizations will be in attendance, ranging from parent groups, preschools and child-friendly businesses to representatives from the Long Beach Public Library and Aquarium of the Pacific. Organizations will provide bike-helmet fittings and free developmental screenings, and information will be shared about bicycle safety, pediatric dentistry, breastfeeding support, mental-health resources, childabuse prevention and more. Every booth also includes hands-on activities, such as sensory play, coloring, face painting and games.

“It is critical that we support our

youngest residents and their families in order make a meaningful and transformative impact on children and our entire community,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.

“Celebration of the Young Child connects families to key resources that contribute to children’s success.”

Celebration of the Young Child is part of the City’s Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP).

In October 2018, the Long Beach City Council reviewed a presentation and voted unanimously to receive and file the Long Beach Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan. The plan was created by the City in partnership with the Mayor’s Fund for Education and the Long Beach Early Childhood Education Committee to ensure that all families and young children across the City have equitable access to programs and support, according to officials.

According to recent census data, more than 34,000 children under the age of 6 live in Long Beach.

“We know that when kids do well

in their early years, they are much more likely to be successful in the future,” said Kelly Colopy, director of the City’s Health and Human Services Department. “Celebration of the Young Child provides great, hands-on fun and learning to help children dream up possibilities.”

Celebration of the Young Child attendees are advised to enter the event from Atherton Street. Parking is free in the CSULB Pyramid parking structure. In partnership with LAZ Parking, the Health Department is providing free shuttle transportation to the event from the Brett Hart, Mark Twain and Michelle Obama libraries. Shuttles will run every half hour starting at 10am, with the last shuttle departing CSULB at 2pm.

For more information about the event, visit the ECEP’s Facebook page at facebook.com/LBHealthECEP/ or call (562) 570-4000. To learn more about the City of Long Beach Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan, visit longbeach.gov/ ecep or call (562) 570-4000.

-AVOID PROBATE-

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) urged Thursday in a press release that Californians take precautions against measles, adding that “vaccination is especially critical for those who plan to travel internationally.”

In 2019 to date, there have been 38 cases of measles in California, CDPH officials stated.

This is an increase of 15 cases from last week and compares with 11 cases at this time in 2018.

Of the 2019 cases, 14 cases were in international travelers, 22 cases were due to spread from travelers to persons in California and two cases are of unknown source.

Measles is currently widespread in many countries.

The report comes more than a week after Long Beach Airport announced there was a risk of measles at its terminal as a result of a passenger earlier this month, as reported by the Signal Tribune.

“Vaccination is the only way to ensure you and your family members will not get measles,” said Karen Smith, state public health officer and CDPH director.

“Many countries are currently experiencing widespread measles activity. Make sure you and your family are fully vaccinated before traveling internationally, and contact your healthcare provider immediately if anyone develops a rash and a fever while you are abroad or when you return.”

The international travel associated with the 2019 California cases include India, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam

and the Ukraine.

“Overall, California has a relatively high vaccination rate for measles,” Smith said. “Approximately 95 percent of all children entering kindergarten in California have received the necessary two doses of measles vaccine. Our vaccination rates have helped to stop the spread of measles in California. However, as evidenced by the outbreaks to date, the remaining unvaccinated and under-vaccinated Californians are at risk. Vaccination is the best way to stop the spread of this highly contagious and serious virus.”

The CDPH stated that it encourages individuals returning from international travel to call their healthcare provider for advice and avoid contact with other people if measles symptoms develop. Measles begins with a fever that lasts for several days, followed by a cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis (red eye) and a rash. The rash typically appears first on the face, along the hairline, and behind the ears and then affects the rest of the body.

Infected people are usually contagious from about four days before their rash starts to four days afterwards, the CDPH stated.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations and guidance for the measles vaccination can be found at cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mmr/public/index.html.

California data on measles is updated weekly and can be found at cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/ DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ measles.aspx.

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By Greg Dill, Medicare regional administrator Did you know that Medicare has an ombudsman to help you resolve complaints you may have about your healthcare?

Congress created the job of Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman to assist people with Medicare with their inquiries, complaints, grievances, appeals, and requests for information.

The Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman also shares information with Congress, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and other organizations about what works well and what doesn’t work well to improve the quality of the care you get through Medicare.

If you need help with a Medicare-related inquiry, there are several ways you can get help:

and protections. As a person with Medicare, you’re also entitled to understandable information about Medicare to help you make healthcare decisions, including:

1. Call your plan. If your inquiry is related to your Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan or Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plan, contact your plan first using the phone number on your plan member ID card.

Your plan is the best resource to resolve plan-related issues.

2. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. If your concern is related to Original Medicare, or if your plan was unable to resolve your inquiry, contact 1-800-MEDICARE for help.

3. Contact the SHIP. The State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide free, high-quality counseling to people with Medicare regarding their benefits, coverage, appeals, and complaints. SHIP counselors are volunteers who often have Medicare themselves, so they know the issues and they’re not trying to sell you anything. Find your local SHIP at shiptacenter.org, 4. Contact the Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman. If you have been unable to resolve your concern with your plan or 1-800-MEDICARE, ask a 1-800-MEDICARE representative to submit your complaint or inquiry to the Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman. The Ombudsman will help to ensure that your inquiry is resolved appropriately.

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Greg Dill is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Territories. You can get answers to your Medicare questions by visiting Medicare.gov or calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-6334227).

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What’s covered What Medicare pays How much you have to pay What to do if you want to file a complaint or appeal Having your questions about Medicare answered Having access to doctors, specialists and hospitals Learning about your treatment choices in clear language that you can understand, and participate in treatment decisions.

Getting healthcare services in a language you understand and in a culturally-sensitive way.

Getting Medicare-covered services in an emergency.

Getting a decision about healthcare payment, coverage of services or prescription drug coverage.

When a claim is filed, you get a notice letting you know what will and won’t be covered. The notice comes from one of these: Medicare; your Medicare Advantage plan (Part C); your Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D); or your other Medicare health plan.

If you disagree with the decision on your claim, you have the right to file an appeal or request a review (appeal) of certain decisions about healthcare payment, coverage of services or prescription drug coverage. If you disagree with a decision about your claims or services, you have the right to appeal. File complaints (sometimes called “grievances”), including concerns about the quality of your care.

You can find more information at medicare.gov/claims-appeals/yourmedicare-rights/get-help-with-yourrights-protections.

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Paying tribute to a critter Charlie, who was the oldest living southern sea otter, passed away on April 22. He was 22 years old and had been recognized in the “Guinness Book of World Records: Wild Things” edition in 2018 for his longevity.

The Aquarium of the Pacific is mourning the loss of Charlie the southern sea otter, who passed away on Monday, April 22. Aquarium staff members had been carefully monitoring Charlie as he was showing signs of slowing down but was still active and alert until he passed away. At 22 years old, he was the oldest living southern sea otter at any zoo or aquarium. Wild male southern sea otters typically live 10 to 14 years and females 12 to 18 years, but can live up to 20 years or more in a zoo or aquarium environment.

Charlie arrived at the Aquarium in 1998 before the facility opened to the public as one of its original charter animals. Orphaned during 1997’s fierce El Niño storms, Charlie was found stranded as a pup in Northern California and was rescued. After going through a rehabilitation program, otter experts determined it was not possible to release him back into the wild, as he had not learned survival skills from his mother as sea otter pups typically do.

Despite his age of 22, Charlie

still enjoyed playing in ice and his ice toys. This was apparent when the Aquarium had an otter birthday party for his twenty-second birthday last month. Charlie was beloved by the Aquarium’s staff, members, and the public for his kind nature and intelligence. He was the first otter in the world to give a voluntary blood sample, which aided in his annual physicals and medical exams.

In addition to his role as an animal ambassador living at the Aquarium, Charlie had also contributed to scientific research. From 2011 to 2013 he participated in a study of how sea otters perceive sound at the University of California, Santa Cruz’s Long Marine Lab. The study’s results could inform decisions made by government agencies regarding ocean noise. To participate, Charlie learned to enter a specialized acoustic testing environment, listen for sound signals, and respond to researchers, notifying them whether or not he had heard the sound by touching his nose to a target or remaining still.

Charlie’s fans and supporters can pay tribute to him at the Aquarium on Sunday, April 28. From 9am to 4pm, Aquarium visitors will be able to fill out a card in Charlie’s memory that will hang from the railing at the Sea Otter Habitat all day (aquarium admission is required). For those wishing to make a donation in Char-

A booming economy [Last week,] I joined hundreds of community leaders at the 2019 California State University, Long Beach Regional Economic Forum. The forum discussed the historic strength of the economy: • • • • • • •

Unemployment at a historic low of 4.2 percent Median household income up 10 percent over the last five years Median per capita income up 17 percent over the last five years Billions in new private investment Record cargo volumes at the Port of Long Beach Downtown retail sales of $590 million in 2018, up 21 percent from 2017 and 150 percent since 2012 Citywide taxable sales up 14.3 percent in just the last five quarters (LA County overall grew 2.7 percent)

You can see Long Beach is booming.

These figures and other encouraging numbers come from the Long Beach 2019 Regional Economic Update, which you can read at bit.ly/2VbOGW7. My thanks to CSULB’s Dr. Seiji Steimetz, who prepared and presented the report at the forum.

The Economic Forum has become an important and respected source of crucial economic data and visioning for Long Beach and our region and also an opportunity for our community to come together and work for our common interest in a prosperous, sustainable, and equitable economy. Some of the smartest and

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lie’s name, they can visit support. aquariumofpacific.org/IMOCharlie.

California’s southern sea otters are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Hunting in the 18th and 19th centuries nearly wiped out the entire population, and by 1938 only 50 remained. Conservation efforts have grown the population to nearly 3,000, but these animals still face threats, including ocean pollution and habitat loss.

Aquarium of the Pacific Website statement

most influential leaders in Long Beach share their perspectives on economic growth, housing, labor, technology, and the future of Long Beach, and I’m glad to report the outlook is very good. California, Los Angeles County, and Long Beach continue to show strong economic growth, often exceeding national trends.

Of course, not everyone has benefited equally from this expansion and my top priority as Mayor is to ensure all Long Beach residents share in this prosperity.

I’m glad to know the vast majority of the economic leaders in our city share this goal, and it was encouraging to hear equity and justice discussed frequently at the Forum. Together we will continue to make sure our economy is not only strong, but fair.

My thanks to CSULB President Jane Close Conoley for hosting and also for sharing her vision for education and economic growth in Long Beach. I also want to acknowledge John Shen of Sunstone Management; Randal Hernandez, the Chair of the City’s Economic Development Commission; and John Keisler, Long Beach Economic Development Director, for their participation.

Our City’s future looks bright and it’s thanks to the commitment and collaboration of so many community leaders and stakeholders, as well as to all the business owners and residents in Long Beach who work so hard every day to serve our city and keep our economy strong.

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The City of Signal Hill announced in a press release April 25 that it is requesting that artists submit proposals to design, produce/manufacture and install a five-panel art piece to be displayed on a concrete retaining wall in the outdoor patio of the new Signal Hill Library.

The full Request for Proposals can be found at cityofsignalhill.org/bids. The City will form an Art Selection Committee to review proposals and make a recommendation to the Signal Hill City Council for award of contract.

Interested artists should submit three copies of the proposal to Aly Mancini, the City’s director of Community Services, at 2175 Cherry Ave. The submission deadline is Tuesday, May 14, at 4pm.

For more information regarding the Request for Proposals or the future Signal Hill Library, contact Mancini at (562) 989-7330 or AMancini@cityofsignalhill.org.

A ro u n d Tow n A schedule of local activities and events GREEN MACHINE What Environmental clean up Who Hosted by the Friends of the LA River When Saturday, April 27, from 9am to noon Where Three locations: Compton Creek at Del Amo Station; Willow Street Estuary (headquarter site for the clean-up); and Golden Shore Marine Reserve More Info The Great LA River CleanUp will bring together hundreds of volunteers to the river to remove several tons of trash that would potentially pollute the river and harm wildlife before dumping into the Pacific Ocean. This is an opportunity to contribute to a thriving, healthy LA River during Earth Month. Visit folar.org.

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KRAFTY KIDS What Children’s activity Who Hosted by Rancho Los Cerritos When Saturday, April 27, from 10am to noon Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd. More Info Julia Bogany, a Tongva Tribal councilmember, will lead a special workshop where children can make necklaces and learn a few Tongva words. Bogany is a member of the Tongva tribe, the tribal council and a cultural consultant. A $5 donation per child is suggested. Visit rancholoscerritos. org/tongva/.

BEACH STREETS What Community bike ride Who Hosted by the City of Long Beach When Saturday, April 27, from 10am to 4pm Where Pacific Avenue from Willow Street to downtown More Info The route will be closed to cars and open for walking, bicycling and more. Local music, food and vendors will be posted along the 2.5-mile route, extending from the Wrigley area to downtown. Three festival hubs will feature music and family-friendly activities. Free skateboarding lessons will also be provided by Skate Kids throughout the day. To view the route map, visit longbeach.gov/beachstreets.

POWER TO THE BABY BUMP What Parenting fair Who Hosted by Mommy 4D Ultrasound When Saturday, April 27, from 11am to 5pm Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave. More Info Attendees can indulge in a one-stop shop parenting wonderland with unique activities, seminars and workshops, including: the Mom’osa and Chill Lounge, Kids Zone, mommy makeovers and free ultrasounds. This will be an opportunity to learn about top parenting products, services, car-seat safety, baby and parent fitness classes, connect with healthcare professionals and more. For a full list of activities, exhibitors and workshops and to purchase tickets, visit powertothebump.com.

FRESH START What Warrant and Expungement Servicing event Who Hosted by The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) When Saturday, April 27, from 1pm to 6pm Where Long Beach City College, 1305 E. Pacific

Coast Hwy. More Info This warrant clearing event is an effort to help the community with non-violent offenses.

Any person with outstanding traffic or non-violent misdemeanor warrant, issued by LBPD (only), is encouraged to participate in this event. All individuals who qualify will be issued a new citation and court date for their outstanding warrant in order to handle the warrant violation in court. Visit CityProsecutorDougHaubert.com/RISE. YOGI FEST What Yoga festival Who Hosted by Long Beach yoga studios When Sunday, April 28, from 9am to 6pm Where The Pike, 95 S. Pine Ave. More Info Free yoga lessons will be provided by teachers from studios across Long Beach, including Ashtanga Yoga Long Beach, Purple Yoga Studio, Sundara Yoga, Yogalution, Ja Yoga and FreeSpirit Yoga. There will be a Mindful Market featuring curated vendors selling all organic, non-GMO, vegan products, yogi lifestyle-related products and accessories. Locally sourced vegan and vegetarian food and drinks will also be available for sale. Wishful Events will be on-site to provide childcare and activities, including art and crafts, outdoor games and meditation classes for kids. For a schedule of events, visit thelongbeachyogafestival.com.

FARM LOT EATS What Fundraising event Who Hosted by Farm Lot 59 When Sunday, April 28, from 4pm to 8pm Where Farm Lot 59, 2714 California Ave. More Info Restaurants, chefs and baristas will prepare a tasting menu for guests. Come and take a stroll, eat, drink and listen to music all while supporting the local farm. Participating restaurants and vendors include Roe Seafood, Berlin Bistro, Panxa Cocina, Chianina Steakhouse, The Breakers, The 4th Horseman, Long Beach Creamery, Rose Park Roasters, The Wine Country and Beachwood Beer. Ticket purchase includes food and drink. Profits will benefit the community farm. Visit farmlot59.org SPRING INTO SUMMER What Free concert Who Hosted by Councilmember Suzie Price When Sunday, April 28, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm Where Marine Stadium Park, 5255 E. Paoli Wy. More Info This community concert is a free, family friendly event [that] will include free hot dogs, provided by the Firefighters Union Local 372, along with free coconut water, provided by Vita Coco, a bounce house and face painters. Councilmember Price will also offer bike registration for all those riding their bikes to the event. The concert will feature a performance by Dustbowl Revival, the Wilson High School Syncopated Drum Corps Alumni and Maya Somers. This will also mark the start of the Concerts in the Park series that will officially start in June. Visit suzieaprice.com.

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LB Community Foundation initiates college-to-career program to match ‘local talent to local employers’

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The same week Long Beach City College (LBCC) officials introduced a similar initiative that would link students to employers, the Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF) also announced in a press release April 24 the establishment of a college-to-career program, entitled the “Long Beach College Promise Career Fellows Program.”

Partners– including the City of Long Beach, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), LBCC and the Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network– are piloting the program to provide “Promise Students” with employment opportunities upon graduating from CSULB or LBCC, according to officials.

“Promise Students” are defined as students who attended a Long Beach Unified School District school and have earned a trade certificate or degree at either CSULB or LBCC. As part of the pilot, approximately 110 local students will be connected with five local employers this summer and apply for employment with participating local employers through curated connections, interviews and on-going training.

Employers participating so far include SCAN, Dignity Health, Renaissance Hotel Long Beach, Sweatpants Media and Amber Resources.

“We are excited about this new college-to-career partnership,” said

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.

“It is important we keep our talent here in Long Beach, and this program will help us reach that goal by connecting our local employers to our recent grads. We are looking forward to seeing the great outcome that will result from this initiative.”

Marcelle Epley, LBCF president and CEO, said that local talent is often not retained in Long Beach, and the aforementioned program is a method to solve the issue.

“It was our goal to develop a program that would celebrate local talent by connecting graduates to jobs in their own community– benefiting both the students and the local economy,” Epley said. “Through support from the Knight Foundation Donor Advised fund held at the Community Foundation, and in partnership with the nonprofit Pacific Gateway, we are thrilled to see this program launched.”

Originating as a pilot this spring, the program is expected to open to all LBCC and CSULB Promise graduates in the fall and add more local employers.

“Only 22 percent of Long Beach residents who live in Long Beach also work in Long Beach,” said Nick Schultz, executive director of Pacific Gateway. “We believe that if we can increase that ratio, it would mean a better connection people feel to their city, more opportunities for local residents and show further support [to] the investment that the city, area foundations and philanthropists

have made in students, such as mentorships, internships and scholarships.”

CSULB President Jane Close Conoley said the initiative is “the next step in providing students with education, skills and opportunities” to succeed.

“This rich, multifaceted partnership between the city, the Community Foundation, Pacific Gateway, Long Beach City College and Long Beach State University creates a pipeline of Long Beach Promise students for the local workforce,” she said. “In this way, the program not only benefits students, but also the long-term future of the entire community.”

LBCC District Superintendent-President Reagan Romali echoed Conoley’s thoughts.

“Long Beach College Promise students are so fortunate to have this new opportunity made available for them,” Romali said. “For our students who are committed to starting a successful career but might not be sure of where to go next, the Long Beach College Promise Fellowship is where alumni should look to next in order to connect with employers who are looking to hire within their specific field of study.”

For more information regarding the College Promise Fellowship Program, contact Erick Serrato, Pacific Gateway’s assistance director, at (562) 570-3762 or Erick.Serrato@pacific-gateway.org.

April 26, 2019

US residents to participate in nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Officials recommend that residents properly dispose of drugs to prevent ‘misuse, theft or accidental ingestion.’

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced that consumers who have prescription drugs that are no longer needed or are expired can safely dispose of them on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which is on Saturday, April 27.

According to the CDPH, unused medications in homes “create a public health and safety concern because they are highly susceptible to accidental ingestion, theft or misuse.” Officials added that proper disposal of unused drugs protects the environment and helps save lives.

“We know that the majority of abused prescription drugs are from the home medicine cabinets of family and friends,” said Karen Smith, state public health officer and CDPH director. “The take-back event is a valuable opportunity for everyone to help keep their loved ones safe.”

Visit the Drug Enforcement Administration website at takebackday. dea.gov for locations throughout California or by calling (800) 8829539. Events throughout the state run from 10am to 2pm. There is no charge.

Consumers can anonymously drop off pills and other solids, such as patches and well-sealed liquids. However, there will be no collection of sharps waste, such as needles and syringes at these sites.

According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

During the National Prescription Drug Take-Back event in October 2018, federal, state and local law-enforcement partners across the country collected 457 tons of unwanted prescription drugs, according to the CDPH.

Public education leaders to address NAACP, community at April 28 meeting Staff Report Signal Tribune

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A Long Beach Branch NAACP meeting on Sunday, April 28, will feature multiple public-education leaders that will inform about various programs in the region.

The public meeting will be at Ernest McBride Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., at 3pm.

Public education leaders include: Jane Close Conoley, president of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB); Christopher Steinhauser, Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) superintendent; Loren Blanchard, executive vice chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at the California State

University Chancellor’s Office; Eloy Oakley, California Community Colleges Chancellor; Reagan Romali, Long Beach City College superintendent-president; and Janet Napolitano Representative, UC President.

Charles Smith and Kevin Johnson, NAACP Education Program chairs, will serve as moderators.

Leaders will address the community during the NAACP recognition of Public Education Month.

They will also report on new education programs and other current educational programs in their system.

“This is an opportunity for members of the public to receive information directly from the leaders of major public education institutions that

impact their lives, share concerns, solutions and ask questions,” said Naomi Rainey-Pierson, president of the Long Beach Branch NAACP. Organizers said the main goals of the event are to provide “twoway communication and to help our community become better educated, stronger, equitable and inclusive.”

The Long Beach Branch NAACP annually celebrates Public Education Month and recognizes the people who work with students in the public-education setting.

To attend the meeting, RSVP by contacting mnaacp@gmail.com.

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Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s Epic Poems Part II: The Rape of Lucrece Anita W. Harris Culture Writer

In three remaining performances this weekend, The Long Beach Shakespeare Company (LBSC) will present William Shakespeare’s poem, The Rape of Lucrece, adapted as a 1940s radio play as part of the company’s 2019 “season of villains.”

The poem was written in 1594, a year after Shakespeare published another narrative poem– Venus and Adonis– which LBSC also adapted and performed as a radio play earlier this month in honor of the bard’s birthday.

In a tight rhyme scheme, this poem tells of the rape of Lucrece, a Roman noblewoman, by Tarquin, a soldier and the son of the king.

The aftermath of that rape ultimately led to Rome transforming from a kingdom to a republic in 509 B.C. The approximately one-hour performance involves four players broadcasting from the KBRD radio studio– including talented LBSC veteran Sarah Hoeven– plus sound effects.

In the following interview with the Signal Tribune, director Brando Cutts– who also adapted the poem into the radio-play format– shares his insights about its timeliness and relevance.

Signal Tribune: What prompted you to do this adaptation?

Brando Cutts: I came up with doing this adaptation when the #MeToo was in full swing.

ST: Was it difficult to adapt a long-form poem into a play?

BC: It was difficult to adapt until it wasn't. I kept looking it over from multiple angles without really making an attempt until I had a figurative lightning bolt to my brain and I realized what I specifically wanted the play to sound like.

From there, it has felt more like conducting a symphony.

ST: What is the story’s relevance to today?

BC: Now we are living in a rare window where sexual trauma is on the table for discussion instead of being covered up, and men in positions of power are exposed as beasts.

This poem reflects that perfectly since Tarquin is a prince who abuses his position to gain and abuse Lucrece's trust.

ST: We sometimes see rape depicted in popular culture, such as in Game of Thrones. Why do you think that is?

BC: I think rape has been getting special attention in popular culture because, for so long, it got such little attention. This play teaches us what we see in Game of Thrones has roots in the way women have been treated and commoditized throughout history.

show meaning rather than just being gruesome.

ST: How did the cast react to the material?

BC: The cast all felt the weight of it right off the bat. But the language is so beautiful and fits together so snugly that there was an eagerness to hit just the right tone to give the

ST: What will appeal to listeners?

BC: I hope listeners will tune in looking for a terror that is very real and around us in the same way we watch crime documentaries, just told through beautiful poetry.

Tarquin and Lucretia, by Titian (upper portion)

ST: What do you hope audiences will come away with after experiencing LBSC's production?

BC: In the play, Tarquin makes the decision to rape Lucrece after weighing the options and knowing the consequences.

I want the audience to realize that some villains cannot be redeemed, justified or empathized with because they chose villainy.

The Rape of Lucrece continues at the Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave., through this weekend, with shows Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $12.50. For tickets and information, call (562) 997-1494 or visit LBShakespeare.org. LBSC advises parental discretion.

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ful through these key aspects of the Center for Community and Industry Partnerships,” she said.

LBCC officials stated this week that the center has access to the following: • •

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Career opportunities– which includes advertising job openings and job fairs Internships– something that will provide “hands-on experience, which furthers [student] knowledge and helps them prepare for a career” Scholarships– which may reduce the cost of education for students Advisory committees– which are used across the Long Beach Community College District as a way to connect educational programs to experts in the local community Career exposure– where community partners can provide education and career exposure to students by participating in or offering lectures, field trips, interviews, job shadowing,etc.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia said the college and city officials have attempted over the years to increase the accessibility of internships and employment, as mentioned

by Cordero. Garcia said Tuesday’s introduction of the initiative was a “culmination” of officials’ efforts for students.

“And I really believe that this new center is going to be the model center in this community to connect people to jobs and connecting our students to the jobs of the future,” Garcia said. “And so I think there’s an opportunity for all of our businesses, our nonprofits, our municipalities to connect with the college.”

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Mario Cordero, executive director of the Port of Long Beach, spoke to residents Tuesday, April 23, about the port’s role in offering job opportunities for students.

Romali also emphasized not only the need for education and accessibility, but the need for real-world experience for young individuals.

“What our students experience beyond the classroom is experience that is just as valuable as the degree that they’re earning,” Romali said.

“And that’s why we’ve asked you to join us here today. I want each of you to envision becoming a teacher in a classroom without walls– where you can help shape a future through your knowledge, your experience and perhaps your philanthropy.”

Visit lbcc.edu for more information about Long Beach City College’s Center for Community and Industry Partnerships Initiative. To sign on and join the Center for Community and Industry Partnerships, contact Marcia Parker, LBCC senior director of Community Relations and Academic Partnerships, at (562) 938-5007.

File photo by Denny Cristales | Signal Tribune

On Monday, April 29, at the Signal Hill City Council Chambers, city officials will host a community meeting to update residents about the progress of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Pictured is a file photo, taken at a previous master-plan meeting in January, of a slideshow presentation that featured a list of desired park activities from residents. The list includes the potential implementation of senior programming, yoga and skate parks.

City of SH to host progress-report meeting on Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Officials will discuss initial findings, survey results and preliminary recommendations.

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City of Signal Hill officials will host a community meeting on Monday, April 29, at the Signal Hill City Council Chambers to present the development progress of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

The event, which will be from 6pm to 7:30pm, will review the initial findings, survey results and preliminary recommendations developed by project consultant Greenplay, LLC. Signal Hill residents voiced their opinionsat a similar meeting Thursday, Jan. 31, about the city’s parks in preparation for the plan that aims to modify and retrofit recreational areas.

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based on that input. […] We make sure that we are allocating resources where the community wants them to go.”

Last November, the Signal Hill City Council awarded the contract to Greenplay, LLC., for the creation of the parks-and-recreation master plan for the city by July 2019 at a cost of $74,999, as reported previously by the Signal Tribune.

Mancini said during that council meeting that Signal Hill last established a park master plan three decades ago in 1989.

The public is encouraged to attend the Monday, April 29, meeting. For more information, call (562) 989-7330.

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During that community meeting, representatives with Greenplay, LLC.– a consultant firm for parks, recreation, open space and related agencies– garnered input from locals to determine the city’s public-recreation needs.

That evening, Aly Mancini, the City’s community-services director, told attendees that establishing a park master plan allows officials to make informed decisions about public green spaces.

“You know, one thing I love about this community– I’ve worked with the City for 12 years– is that we really don’t do anything unless the community has asked us to do it,” Mancini said. “[…] We look at our master plan and say, ‘What is it that the community has asked us to do?’ And we prioritize

The annual event will be held from April 26 to April 28.

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Celebrating over 30 years of promoting responsible pet care, the annual America’s Family Pet Expo returns to the Orange County (OC) Fair and Event Center from Friday, April 26, to Sunday, April 28.

Last year, more than 50,000 people visited the OC Fair & Event Center for the event, according to organizers.

For more than 30 years, the expo has been the signature happening for pet lovers in Southern California, bringing the largest variety of animals to one location. Education, interactive opportunities, performances, shows and exhibits being the focus, the Pet Expo is touted as “the ultimate experience for people who love pets.”

This year’s show will highlight: MoShow the Cat Rapper, California Goat Yoga, The Lab, Kids’ Pet Care Course, Stunt Dogs, REPTICON Reptile Show, Dog Food Cooking Demos, The International Cat Association, flight bird show, marine-touch tanks, animal adoptions, shopping and various types of education for pet lovers of all ages.

Show hours are– Friday, April 26: 10am to 6pm; Saturday, April 27: 10am to 7pm; Sunday, April 28: 10am to 6pm.

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LB Area Chamber of Commerce hires government affairs manager Staff Report Signal Tribune

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce announced this week that Christine Bos has been named the entity’s Government Affairs Manager. Bos began her position on Monday, April 15.

“We are excited to bring Christine on board to carry out the very important work of advocating for business with government for our members,” said Randy Gordon, president and CEO of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

“I look forward to introducing her to our members and elected officials so we may continue to strengthen our relationships.”

Bos will work closely with Senior Vice President Jeremy Harris as part of the training and transition plan for Harris to succeed Gordon as president and CEO on July 1, 2020, according to the chamber. Before joining, Bos served as the senior administrative officer with the United

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States Department of State in the Office of Foreign Missions. She was responsible for maintaining relationships with various federal agencies and municipal offices to facilitate the exchange of information.

“I am so excited and honored to be a part of the Long Beach Area

Chamber,” Bos said. “The chamber’s reputation and leadership in the business community is impressive to say the least. I hope to leverage my past experience in my new role as an advocate for business and to continue the work of creating dialogue with all levels of government.

I understand this is a big position, and I am familiar with some of the challenges that will arise. I am ready for the challenge, and I look forward to meeting with our members and community stakeholders.”

In her role, Bos will: manage public policy and advocacy programs; serve as the staff liaison to the chamber’s Government Affairs Council and political action committees; and assist with communications for these programs.

Bos is a graduate of University of Southern California, with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.

She resides in Long Beach with her husband Trevor.

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home-security cameras. “’Why is that person in the alley at 3 o’clock in the morning?’

Things like that,” Heflin said of potential footage. “[…] We’re also telling people that if you see something that looks suspicious, [...] say something. And certainly the people that may be lingering for long periods of time in the alleys or look like they’re up to no good. Those are the kinds of things that we want to be cognizant and made aware of.”

In addition to trying to locate any suspects for the potential arson crime, Heflin added that residents should take preventative measures to avoid such disasters. “[Residents can] keep alleys clean– free from debris and the waste that typically piles up in the alleys, because those are potential sources of ignition,” Heflin said. “People that are starting fires can just pop by and start something in a pile of trash [that] may extend into the fence line or the garage, for instance.”

When asked how the department is filtering through security footage and attempting to identify a suspect, Heflin said investigators are searching for any individuals who may have appeared consistently in certain areas and times that correspond with the potential arson incidents.

“Let’s say you see that individual on four or five different days out in the alley, and those

days just happen to coincide with when we had reports of those fires, well this is somebody that we need to keep an eye on,” he said. “And the same may apply for another individual. So, there may be multiple individuals that have been witnessed in close proximity to where those fires may have started. […] Or they may be completely irrelevant. I mean maybe they just might be, you know, homeless people in the alley. There’s really no rhyme or reason, but the patterns and the consistency and the facial recognition, those can be important as far as identifying individuals of interest.”

Heflin added: “But I do know our fire investigators are working diligently on this process.”

Long Beach 7th District Councilmember Roberto Uranga’s office announced a public safety meeting, specifically focused on the California Heights area, for Thursday, May 2, from 6pm to 7pm, at the Miller Family Health Center, 3820 Cherry Ave. The meeting will attempt to provide residents with information about how the city and its inter-agency partners work to address criminal activity and other public-safety concerns. According to Uranga’s office, officers with the Long Beach police and fire departments will be present to address any questions. ✦

Public invited to candidate forum between 33rd District State Senator candidates Staff Report Signal Tribune

The Wrigley Area Neighborhood Association (WANA) recently announced that it will host a public candidate forum on Monday, May 6, at 7pm between 33rd District State Senator candidates Lena Gonzalez

and Jack Guerrero.

The forum will be at Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St. WANA officials wrote that the purpose of the event was to introduce local residents to the candidates ahead of the special election, which will take place June 4.

Audience members will have an opportunity to submit a question in writing prior to the beginning of the forum. Candidates will be allotted one minute each to respond. Due to limited time, there may not be time for all questions to be addressed, according to WANA.

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds was the keynote speaker during the Battleship Iowa Turret II Memorial Ceremony April 19 onboard the battleship.

“Everybody that was here, [...] we all grew up that day,” he said. “It changed our lives forever, and it’s made us who we are.”

Retired Chief Procurement Officer David Canfield, who has attended 10-year and 20-year ceremonies in the past, has been struggling with not only the loss of life, but with his emotions, he said.

“For the past seven years, I’ve kind of been the guy in charge out here for this ceremony, and it seems like with each big anniversary I’ve learned something new about myself,” he said. “Maybe it’s perspec-

tive gained by time. Maybe it’s just involvement on the ship. [...] And at this milestone, I’ve come to the conclusion that for far too long I have been mourning the dead rather than celebrating their lives. I have allowed the memory of one morning in April to kill my friends and my shipmates over and over and over in my mind.”

He added: “And I don’t think that’s right. I think it’s time that we begin to celebrate their lives. Not remembering their deaths, but remembering liberty [...] and working together, sharing hopes and dreams, sea stories, games of spades– [...] which I lost a lot of money on. I think my shipmates would have wanted that.”

Those who perished in the explosion were mostly sailors who were in their 20s. During the ceremony, the names of the 47 victims were read outloud to the public, as a bell sounded after each name in celebration of the person’s life.

Investigations by the U.S. Navy and the Government Accountability Office and Sandia National Laboratories led to inconclusive reports as to how the explosion occurred.

Many findings claim the incident as an accident, while others disputed if there is more to the story.

The explosion occurred in the center gun room of the battleship,

severely damaging the gun itself and the crewmen in the vicinity of the equipment.

Although there may be more questions than answers, last Friday’s commemoration, which included a rendition of Taps and the honorary firing of rifles, was meant to serve as a celebration of life, according to event organizers.

The keynote speaker from Friday’s event, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, who was onboard the battleship for her first time, said visitors from all over the nation travel to the Iowa State Capitol to visit a largescale model of the USS Iowa, which is enclosed in a glass case.

“Schoolchildren, sailors, Iowans of all ages and out-of-state visitors come to see the massive replica, often taking their pictures in front of it and sharing stories,” Reynolds said. “The USS Iowa model in Des Moines provides a precious link between America’s heartland and the brave patriots who selflessly defend it. [...] The invisible scars left by the tragedy in Turret II are something that you have quietly carried for three decades. I have no words to remove your grief or address the deep scars that the passing of your shipmates left behind. Only you can know the strength that it took to resee MEMORIAL page 13

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EYE ON CRIME CRIMES REPORTED BY THE SIGNAL HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT Thursday, April 18 1am, DUI, Walnut Ave./E. PCH, (suspect arrested) 1am, DUI, Rose Ave./E. Hill St. (suspect arrested) 9:48am, Stolen vehicle - recovered, E. 19th St./Coronado Ave. 1:38pm, Elder abuse, 2200 block Walnut Ave. 4:17pm, Person with a gun, E. Willow St./Orange, Ave. 10:24pm, Identity theft, 2600 block Wall St. Friday, April 19 9:21am, Grand theft, 2500 block Cherry Ave. 8:34pm, person with a gun, Cherry Ave., E. Hill St. Saturday, April 20 Midnight, Driving without license, three misdemeanor warrants (suspect arrested) 2pm, Driving while license suspended/revoked for DUI violation, failure to provide financial responsibility, restricted driver operating vehicle with out interlock device; expired registration, Cherry Ave./E. 28th St. (suspect arrested) 2:37pm, Auto burglary, E. 20th St./Cherry Ave 2:49pm, Auto burglary, 2100 block Gundry Ave. 10pm, Hit-and-run with property damage; DUI, 2100 block Gaviota Ave. (suspect arrested) Sunday, April 21 3am, Possessing paraphernalia; possessing controlled substance; misdemeanor warrant 2700 Signal Parkway, (suspect arrested) 3:59am, Violation of probation, resisting/obstructing police officer; possessing burglary tools; trespassing; disorderly conduct: peeking into inhabited building, 1600 block E. Spring St. (suspect arrested) Monday, April 22 7:18am, Auto burglary, E. Burnett St./California Ave. 5:46pm, Carrying concealed dirk or dagger; incarceration, 1200 block E. 33rd St. (suspect arrested) Tuesday, April 23 1:35am, Disorderly conduct; intoxicated with drug and alcohol, 3300 block E. PCH (suspect arrested) Wednesday, April 24 2:40am, False identification to Peace Officer, E. 21st St./Walnut Ave. (suspect arrested) 8:03am, Auto burglary, 2200 block Gaviota Ave. 9:04am, Possession of controlled substance, 3000 block California Ave. (2 suspects arrested) 11:23am, Violating domestic violence court order; misdemeanor warrant, 700 block E. Spring St. (suspect arrested) 2:26am, Grand theft, 900 block E. 33rd St. 4:15pm, Elder abuse, 2200 block Legion Dr. 6:22pm, Robbery, 2400 block Cherry Ave.

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TST5876 / Case No. 19LBCP00113 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, GOVERNOR GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN COURT, 275 MAGNOLIA AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90802 PETITION OF: DESHARNAE SHARON EDEM. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: DESHARNAE SHARON EDEM has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: DESHARNAE SHARON EDEM to Proposed Name: DESHARNAE SHARON PREE. 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, 2019; Time: 8:30A M; Dept. 27. 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: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019 ___//ss//___ Mark C. Kim, Judge of the Superior Court Dated March 21, 2019 TST5877 / 2019 084384 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: GREAT WESTERN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE, 17707 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 230, Torrance, CA 90504.

Registrant: CAMINITO PROPERTIES, INC., 17707 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 230, Torrance, CA 90504. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Lee Aceves, President. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in March, 2019. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 29, 2019. 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: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019 TST5878 / Case No. 19CMCP00032 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, COMPTON COURT, 200 W. COMPTON BLVD., COMPTON, CA 90220 PETITION OF: ANJELICA GOMEZ BUENROSTRO. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: ANJELICA GOMEZ

April 26, 2019

BUENROSTRO has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: ANJELICA GOMEZ BUENROSTRO to Proposed Name: ANJELICA BUENROSTRO. 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 14, 2019; 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: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019 ___//ss//___ Maurice a. Leiter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated March 15, 2019 TST5879 / 2019 077213 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: THE SIGNAL HILL SANDBOX, 2020 Raymond Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755.

Registrant: KAROLE FOREMAN, 2020 Raymond Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Karole Foreman. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in January, 2019. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 26, 2019. 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: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019.

TST5889 / Case No. 19NWCP00111 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, NORWALK COURTHOUSE, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 PETITION OF Joel Maglalang/Angelissa Maglalang TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: JOEL MAGLALANG has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his daughter’s name as follows: Present Name: AVA GABRIELLE GENUINO MAGLALANG to Proposed Name: AVA GABRIELLE GENUINO MAGLALANG 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 29, 2019; Time: 1:30A M; Dept. C, Room 312. 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: April 12, 19, 26 & May 3, 2019 ___//ss//___ Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated March 22, 2019 TST5890 / Case No. 19CMCP00050 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 W. Compton , Compton, CA 90220 PETITION OF Kenedi Rogers.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: KENEDI ROGERS has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: KENEDI ROGERS to Proposed Name: MARY ELIZABETH KENEDI WHITING. 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: June 6, 2019; 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: April 12, 19, 26 & May 3, 2019 ___//ss//___ Maurice A. Leiter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated April 3, 2019 TST5893 / Case No. 19CMCP00043 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 Alieda Patricia Ward.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: ALIEDA PATRICIA WARD has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: ALIEDA PATRICIA WARD to Proposed Name: ALIEDA PATRICIA LOPEZ BEY. 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 21, 2019; Time: 8:30A M;

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April 26, 2019 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: April 12, 19, 26 & May 3, 2019 ___//ss//___ Maurice A. Leiter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated March 26, 2019 TST5894 / Case No. 19NWCP00132 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY , NORWALK SUPERIOR COURT, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 PETITION OF Ngoc Duong Tran.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: NGOC DUONG TRAN has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: NGOC DUONG TRAN to Proposed Name: COREY NGOC DUONG TRAN. 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: June 12, 2019; Time: 1:30A M; Dept. C, Room 312. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be

PUBLIC NOTICES 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: April 12, 19, 26 & May 3, 2019 ___//ss//___ Judge Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated April 9, 2019 TST5895 / Case No. 19NWCP00137 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTHEAST DISTRICT, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 PETITION OF Andrea Ashley Padilla.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: ANDREA ASHLEY PADILLA has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: ANDREA ASHLEY PADILLA to Proposed Name: ANDREA RHYE NAAKTGEBOREN. 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: June 26, 2019; Time: 1:30A M; Dept. C. 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: April 19, 26 & May 3, 10, 2019 ___//ss//___ Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated April 11, 2019 TST5896 / Case No. 19CMCP00033 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, COMPTON COURTHOUSE, 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220 PETITION OF Andrea Gomez Buenrostro.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: ANDREA GOMEZ BUENROSTRO has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: ANDREA GOMEZ BUENROSTRO to Proposed Name: ANDREA BUENROSTRO PENA 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 14, 2019; 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: April 19, 26 & May 3, 10, 2019 ___//ss//___ Maurice A. Leiter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated March 15, 2019 TST5897 / 2019 089949 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SUN & JAMES, 1819 Redondo Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: 1.

JEREME JAMES, 1819 Redondo Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755, 2. XIAOYA SUN, 1380 Veteran Ave., #409, Los Angeles, CA 90024. This business is conducted by: Joint Venture. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jereme James, General Partner. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 4, 2019. 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: April 19, 26 & May 3, 10, 2019.

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TST5898 / Case No. 19LBCP00147 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, LONG BEACH COURTHOUSE, 275 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802 PETITION OF Sharmaine Shanelle Price.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: SHARMAINE SHANELLE PRICE has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: SHARMAINE SHANELLE PRICE to Proposed Name: HANIYAH ELEORO ISRAEL. 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 28, 2019; Time: 8:30A M; Dept. S26, Room 5500. 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, April 26 & May 3, 10, 17, 2019 ___//ss//___ Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated April 19, 2019

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Photos by Denny Cristales | Signal Tribune

Thomas Workman, who was a BM3 workman on the first division during the 1989 USS Iowa turret explosion, wrote a poem the night after the incident and shared it with the public last Friday.

The United States Marines led a ceremony commemorating the 47 lives that were lost April 19, 1989, in a turret explosion onboard the USS Iowa.

turn to this deck. However, your presence here today represents another step forward to finding peace.”

Thomas Workman, who was a BM3 workman on the first division, wrote a poem the night after the explosion and shared it with the public.

“It started as a normal day,” he read. “As a shift meant more under way. The guns were ready in the decks all clear. When all of a sudden grower fear. We all joined together [as one] as we sit around with this big giant gun. The smokeless IBM filled the air as the ship of men took the stairs. Then they went filled with fear knowing the end was very close near. We all lost mates and friends too, so I leave the same to you. Families and friends that they once knew

should always remember the boys in blue. So that leaves one thing to say: May the Lord bless them in his own way.”

Canfield admitted there was a time when he wasn’t ready for laughter, when the tragedy only conjured emotions of sadness.

“When I went to the 20-year memorial, I remember seeing a tent full of chairs, full of people, and a lot of those people were younger than 20,” he said. “There were smiles and hugs and a lot of laughter. And at first I was really offended. This was supposed to be a somber time, and I wasn’t ready for laughter. But then it dawned on me. This is ritual.

It’s something these people did year after year after year. It was my first

time there, my second time there.

But this was a ritual for them, and ritual is not bad. It’s a commemoration. “[...] They say that we have the memory of our friends ingrained within us. That we pass that memory onto our families, to our children and to their children. There’s a time for ceremony. There’s a time for ritual. And there’s even a time for tears. [...] Seriously, guys. How many of our shipmates were solemn people? We need to talk to each other. We need to remember the times that we had together. We need to remember the positive times, the good times. We can shed tears. But we need to also know it’s OK to laugh.

We need that too.” ✦

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23 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Woods commended the contributions of older Americans– such as sharing their experience, wisdom and understanding to younger generations– and specifically noted Forester’s contribution to the city.

“Larry Forester has dedicated countless hours to the city of Signal Hill through his participation in the Signal Hill Community Foundation as well as serving four terms as mayor,” she said.

Cristina Bond, communications specialist, shared a 2019 Excellence in Public Information and Communications (EPIC) award from the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for Signal Hill’s e-newsletter, first published last summer.

Bond said that CAPIO received 210 entries to its various award categories. Signal Hill’s e-newsletter was selected as a winner in the newsletter/magazine category, judged according to research, planning, implementation and results.

“One judge even said, ‘The sharpness of Signal Hill’s e-newsletter is commendable,’” Bond said. “The judges especially took the time to mention that they were enjoying the ongoing updates on the library con-

struction.”

Library Woods announced August 10 as the grand opening date of the new Signal Hill Public Library currently being built on Hill Street next to Signal Hill Park.

“We’re planning now to have a great party on that day,” she said.

The council also authorized a request-for-proposals (RFP) for the design, fabrication and installation of public art on the library’s outdoor patio retaining wall, to be completed

by July 1.

Community Services Director Aly Mancini explained that the patio will be illuminated at night and provide an additional space for reading, gathering, activities and events.

“The outdoor art piece will be comprised of five art panels that will be surface-mounted to the retaining wall,” she said. “The art will capture five unique time frames in Signal Hill history, or five unique aspects of Signal Hill history, to be proposed by the artist.”

The council further appointed two of its members– Woods and Councilmember Tina Hansen– to serve on the art-selection committee, along with Mancini, a parks-and-recre-

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The new Signal Hill Public Library– pictured here under construction in March– will have its grand opening on Aug. 10, as announced at the April 23 Signal Hill City Council meeting.

ation commissioner, and two members of the Signal Hill Historical Society (SHHS).

SHHS will cover the cost of the art piece up to $50,000, Mancini said.

Engineering contract The council also approved an on-

call contract with Walker Engineering, Inc. to provide petroleum-engineering consulting services to the city and private developers for a total of $90,000 over three years.

Planning Manager Colleen Doan said that the firm will provide two types of services: specialized petroleum consulting for private develop-

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She said that private developers will pay up to $20,000 to the firm annually, for a total of up to $60,000 over three years, and the city will pay up to $10,000 per year, for a total of $30,000 over the contract term.

Doan said that Tom Walker, the firm’s principal, has a history of consulting for the city, especially related to the approximately 400 abandoned wells throughout the city.

Councilmember Edward Wilson asked Doan if there were other firms that do the same thing as Walker’s so the city could compare contract bids.

“I haven’t found any yet,” she replied. “His services to us in this particular way have been unique.”

City Attorney Dave Aleshire added that Walker’s rates were competitive and his work with the city afforded him deep knowledge of the petroleum issues Signal Hill faces. see COUNCIL page 15

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Wilson reaffirmed the necessity to still solicit alternative bids, in the interest of transparency and financial best practices, but joined the rest of the council in approving the contract.

Cannabis workshops City Manager Charlie Honeycutt summarized how California legislation regarding cannabis production, distribution and usage has changed over the last few years.

The passing of Proposition 64: The Adult Use of Marijuana Act in 2016 prompted the council to form a subcommittee to evaluate how best to implement those policies in Signal Hill, Honeycutt said.

The subcommittee consisted of Honeycutt, Wilson, Woods, Deputy City Manager Hannah Shin-Heydorn and Community Development Director Scott Charney.

“The goal of the subcommittee was to work with industry experts by attending workshops and touring state-licensed facilities as well as learning the experiences of other cities that allow cannabis uses,” Honeycutt said.

The council approved dates for two public workshops for the subcommittee to share its findings, review regulations and allow public comment. Honeycutt said that members of the cannabis industry would also present.

The first workshop will be conducted on Wednesday, May 22, in council chambers with the second on Tuesday, June 16, as part of a planning-commission meeting.

Honeycutt said that findings from the workshops will be discussed with the council in July.

council asking for assistance Nissan dealership in matters of personal vioIn its capacity as successor lence, complaining that they to the Signal Hill Redevelwere not adequately served by opment Agency, the council the Signal Hill police departconsidered and approved a ment. resolution settling a legal isThe first woman, Ms. Gosue surrounding Long Beach mez, spoke with the assistance Nissan, a car dealership loof a translator about living cated at 1800 E. Spring St. in with her mentally-ill adult son Signal Hill. until she no longer felt safe Aleshire explained that the due to his violent behavior. resolution includes an amendDespite getting a restraining ment transferring the Nissan order against him on April 10, dealership from Roundtree Gomez said that Signal Hill Automotive Group to Long police officers brought him Beach Nissan LP. Roundtree, back to her home on April 16, based in Texas, which has along with another of her sons, been selling some of their to retrieve personal items.

California dealerships, in“She pleaded with the officluding Nissan, he said. cer […] three separate times Aleshire added that when to not let the son with the the dealership was bought restraining order inside her

by Roundtree four years ago, home,” the translator said. it accepted an obligation to Gomez further said one of improve an adjacent properthe officers mocked her for not ty using $700,000 from the letting her children in. successor agency for paving, “They don’t have the proper Anita W. Harris | Signal Tribune training [for] treating people lighting and landscaping.

“The improvements were During the Signal Hill City Council meeting April with mental issues and victims not constructed despite many 23, Communications Specialist Cristina Bond pre- of domestic violence,” she notices from us that they sented an Excellence in Public Information award said of the police. should be,” Aleshire said, for the city’s electronic newsletter from the CaliforGloria Rodriguez, a speadding that the dealership’s nia Association of Public Information Officials. cial-needs advocate, then subsequent sales did not meet spoke in support of Gomez’s improvements within six months the city’s sales-tax threshold, though and increase sales, Aleshire said. statement. the city did not wish for it to close.

“Mental health that we don’t talk “They feel they can bring in a Meanwhile, the city was sued for number of good people and get the about enough,” she said. “It’s really breach of contract by the original sales back up,” he said. “They feel sad to know that police officers in operators of the dealership– HNL that [the improvements] will greatly many cities are still not aware how Properties– because the city had enhance the dealership from what it to handle a 5150 (involuntary psytransferred the obligation to improve ever was before.” chiatric hold) call.” the adjacent property to Roundtree.

Another woman later approached The new buyers are not only will- Personal violence the council complaining of the lack ing to settle with HNL to eliminate During public business, two of security cameras in shopping the lawsuit, but also complete the women separately approached the complexes in Signal Hill. She said

she was attacked outside a U.S. Bank at Cherry Avenue and Willow Street on March 20 by her ex-landlord, whose violent behavior she had previously reported to police. She also said she has a disability.

“The police, they came on scene, but my case got disappeared,” she said. “I [came] on the 22nd asking for the chief but he’s not there.”

The Signal Tribune asked Police Chief Christopher Nunley to comment on the complaints of both women, which he did the following day.

“All of our officers– every single one of them– have been to at least 24 hours of training on interacting with the mentally ill,” he said about Gomez’s statements, adding that officers were at her house following up on her case even as she was speaking at the council meeting.

As to the second woman, whom he spoke to directly after the meeting, Nunley said she has had issues in Long Beach, where she lives, except for the one incident in Signal Hill.

“It was a battery case that happened at the U.S. Bank there at Cherry and Willow,” he said. “We took a police report; the case was investigated and it’s down at the district attorney’s office for filing consideration. So there’s not really a whole lot more we can do with that case outside of waiting to see if the district attorney’s going to file it.”

He added that his department would follow up with both women.

The next Signal Hill City Council meeting will take place Tuesday, May 14, at 7pm in the council chamber at 2175 Cherry Ave.

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