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Long Beach City Council approves purchase of 425 police body cameras Council also seeking to prohibit no-fault notices and no-fault evictions

Special Election:

Mary Zendejas takes unofficial win for 1st District Council seat

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Sebastian Echeverry Managing Editor

Councilmember Jeannine Pearce announces she will not seek re-election

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COMMUNITY

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Family, friends and community members have been showing their support at the altar for the Awaida family who were killed after being struck by a suspected DUI driver on Halloween night. Joseph, 30, died Thursday night due to injuries sustained, son Omar, 3, died Saturday and wife Raihan Dakhil died Sunday.

City mourns: Family of three dies after alleged DUI driver fatally strikes them on Halloween night Lissette Mendoza Online Editor

Vigil held to commemorate three victims killed at Halloween-themed birthday party shooting Page 10

An altar is set up in front of the “Los Cerritos Park” sign on the corner of Los Cerritos Park Place and Country Club Drive. Caution tape surrounds the area where a young family of three was struck by an alleged drunk driver on Halloween night, just over a week ago.

Local residents continue to pay their respects, appearing somber at the altar filled with stuffed animals, flowers and momentos dedicated to the members of

the Awaida family who all succumbed to their injuries resulting from the fatal collision.

“They never saw it coming,” said Tom Burniston, who lives across the street on Country Club Dr., where the fatal collision occurred.

“They were walking home with a little baby in a stroller, when the car ran up on the curb and hit them on the back,” said Burniston.

“I watched it,” said Burniston solemnly.

“They never saw it coming.”

“The car drove them forward and smashed both of them into the water fountain, they [the couple] and the kid and the water faucet kept coming forward until they hit this stuff here, [Burniston points a couple yards away towards Los Cerritos Park Place] everybody smashed into that and it still kept coming, the car stopped here and two people ended up under that car across the street,” explained Burniston.

“The guy must have been going 50 or 60 around that curb, see ALTAR page 26

Mary Zendejas garnered 608 votes during the Long Beach special election Tuesday night, unofficially earning her seat as 1st District Councilmember. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder will officially announce the total vote tallies on Nov. 15.

With Zendejas in the lead, she will take her seat on the council on Dec. 17 and will carry out the term until Dec. 20, 2022, according to the Long Beach Clerk’s office.

Following in second was Mariela Salgado with 491 votes and in third was Misi Tagaloa with 367 votes. As of press time, the total number of votes is 1,944, however, that number may change if there are still vote-by-mail and provisional ballots left to count.

According to the City clerk’s office, there are 20,901 Active voters in Council District 1 as of press time.

Zendejas’ campaign hosted an election-watch party see ELECTION page 5

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Long Beach City Council approves purchase of 425 more police body cameras

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Council also seeking to prohibit no-fault notices and no-fault evictions.

Cory Bilicko Staff Writer

At its Nov. 5 meeting, the Long Beach City Council discussed ambulance vacancies, requested the city attorney draft an urgency ordinance to address a policy gap in Assembly Bill 1482 and approved the purchase of 425 more body-worn cameras for police officers.

The following are some highlights of the meeting.

Alan Lowenthal Mayor Robert Garcia presented U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal with a key to the city. Before serving in Congress, Lowenthal had served on the Long Beach City Council, the state assembly and the state senate.

“As a legislator, Congressman Lowenthal has been defined [as] someone who has always stood up for those that didn’t have a voice,” Garcia said. “He always stood up for the community and single-handedly led efforts to not just reform our government across the state, but also here locally, at home.”

Ambulance vacancies The council heard a report on the status of basic life support (BLS) ambulance vacancies and requested that the acting city manager explore and implement solutions to restore BLS 12 and 13 to daily service as soon as possible and prepare a long-term plan that addresses staffing shortages for emergency medical technicians.

Fire Chief Xavier Espino explained that recent staffing shortages in ambulance-operating positions have caused a change in the staffing model for BLS deployment.

“On Oct. 18, 2019, after having met and conferred with both the International Association of Machinists and the Long Beach Firefighters Association, Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) elected to stop using mandatory overtime for ambulance operators to staff one of the city’s two daytime BLS units,” Espino said. “If full-time employees are available, or part-time employees have signed up to work, this unit will be staffed. This action was taken to provide temporary relief to the remaining full-time ambulance operators who are being required to work an excessive number of additional hours to fill the vacancies.”

He said the LBFD provides two transport methods for those who have called 9-1-1 for medical emergencies: critical patients, such as those suffering from a heart attack or stroke, are transported to a local emergency room by paramedics in one of the fire department’s nine advanced life-support rescue

units; and patients not requiring immediate medical attention but require or request transport to a local emergency room are taken by one of the LBFD’s emergency ambulances.

He then provided specific information regarding which transport units are housed at which fire stations, as well as information about the hiring process and training academies for the emergency personnel.

“Currently, the LBFD is experiencing a shortage of BLS personnel, as many fire departments are hiring for fire positions, in addition to ambulance-operator companies,” Espino said. “The shortage is see COUNCIL page 24

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At its Nov. 5 meeting, the Long Beach City Council presented U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal with a key to the city. Pictured from left are Lowenthal and Mayor Robert Garcia.

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OPINION

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The 1948 Democratic National Convention that almost took place in Long Beach This month, Long Beach will host the California Democratic Party convention Nov. 15-17 at the Long Beach Convention Center, but did you know it was in the running to host the 1948 Democratic National convention? There was just one thing that stood in the way.

The headline in the Oct 9, 1947 Long Beach Independent was hard to miss: “Demos Eye L.B. for National Conclave.” James Roosevelt, chairman of the state democratic committee, was impressed

by Long Beach’s Municipal Auditorium, stating, “I don’t know of any finer facilities anywhere in the country.” He said he would support an application

by Long Beach to become the national convention site when such a bid was submitted at the meeting of the National Democratic Committee in Washing-

ton later that month. He urged the City to send David Olmsted, secretary-manager of the Long Beach Convention Bureau, to Washington to personally present the City’s application.

Approximately 7,000 persons, including 2,000 delegates, would attend the convention.

It would be a major coup for Long Beach to host the national event.

Following the Long Beach Independent article, Los Angeles Sentinel publisher, Leon H. Washington Jr. reached out to James Roosevelt opposing Long Beach as the site for the 1948 Democratic National Convention. His telegram outlined the discriminatory policy in Long Beach hotels and restaurants, stating that colored delegates to the convention see CORNER page 25

In Love with The Olde Towne I love Boston.

There, I said it. It may sound like sacrilege to some folks, but I love the City of Boston. Yes, I love Long Beach, and I love the City of Angels, but I was instantly charmed by “Beantown” once I got there. As a child, I used to be fascinated with the Revolutionary War and Boston’s role, especially places like Bunker Hill. Later it was the city’s mystique from movies like Mystic River, The Departed, and Good Will Hunting that had me hooked. And the song “I’m Shipping up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys is a much more edgy city anthem than “I love LA,” and seems to capture the vibe of a place— it evokes the image of Jack Nicholson as Frank Costello (aka Whitey Bulger).

I never went to Boston as a

kid or young adult even though we had cousins who lived in the area for years. However, I did live through the storied rivalry of Magic vs. Bird, and how the two cities had a fierce hate for each other. I have always known that Boston was a rival of the Kings and Angels. I knew of the mythic northeastern accent of “pahking the cahr in the yahd.”

And I sure learned about the uppity-WASPy-swagger of the Kennedys. Other than that, I never really planned to go across the country to see it for myself.

But what a city! I fell in love immediately. What’s not to like?

I mean, the city had both a tea party and a massacre! There is no way I would could ever fit in as a resident and I’m certainly not a Bostonian-type, but I was the grinning tourist the times I have

been there.

I finally made it there in 2006 and have been under its spell ever since I touched down. I just had to take a quick look around at all the significant landmarks and became totally mesmerized by the city’s history. To me, the Old South Church stands like a symbol of the colonies and formation of our nation. I could quickly sense the absolute love for the city from its residents the more I talked with the locals. I could feel the ghosts of our founding fathers. And I stood where Paul Revere raced past yelling about Redcoats. How awesome is that?

Boston is a fascinating mash-up of that history within the modern city.

I love that it is one of the oldest see CORNER page 25

LETTERS, EMAILS, WEBSITE COMMENTS AND STATEMENTS [The following was posted in the website comment section of the article titled: “California passes new laws in attempt to increase housing,” published on Oct. 7 2019.]

I strongly believe that making ADU’s [accessory-dwelling units] more accessible by easing restrictions for property owners is a very good and expedient way to solve some of our housing crisis, particularly in urban areas, cities, towns, etc. Those that oppose removing the restriction on owner occupancy for new construction and existing ADUs, in my opinion, need to consider that it is one of the most accessible and doable solutions for quickly adding much needed lower cost housing for people who work in urban areas. Anyone who pays attention to the “working force” of people in urban areas, will clearly see that much more housing is needed to eliminate the need of workers spending their time and money in commute hours simply to reach their jobs. I strongly believe there should be no restriction on having an owner occupant on the property. The proposed development properties and the existing inventory of single family homes with ADUs are needed as an integral step toward the solution to lower cost housing in urban areas. Eliminating the owner occupancy restriction is one of the most important changes to the rules regarding ADUs. I understand that some property owners will object to this believing that it will turn neighborhoods into rental zones. I completely disagree with this argument. Property owners will always be concerned about any change and adding housing, again particularly in urban areas, should have a higher priority than potential fears of possible changes to a neighborhood. I also believe there should be no restriction on a property owner of having to sign a low income housing contract with the City in order to remove the owner occupancy restriction for the use of existing ADU’s in inventory. I believe these low income housing restrictions will cause a bottle neck to increasing rental inventory in that many property owners will simply not be able to afford to open their properties

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up for rent and make ends meet for expense and cost. Also, allowing a main house to be listed for rent with an existing ADU adds both a lower cost smaller unit, as well as a larger, more expensive rental (main house) into the current market. Adding these units fairly quickly to the market, by removing the owner-occupied requirement, will cause a downward easing of pressure on rental prices as the inventory will be increased relatively quickly.

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[The following was posted in the website comment section of the article titled: “Letter to the Editor: Rougher Long Beach streets ahead,” published on Oct. 18 2019.]

Long Beach (LB) has a serious pothole problem. Every day LB residents seem to be on an obstacle course avoiding potholes on one side of the street then the other.

Public Works (PW) use to have pothole metrics. Metrics conducted 4,000 pothole repairs monthly and had a pothole repair response time of 15 days. However, since Fiscal Year 2018, City officials stopped pothole metrics seemingly because the performance is so bad! In Fiscal Year 2017, PW made less than 3,400 repairs per month, and the last metric reported on the 15-day response time was 22%. In Fiscal Year 2017, even after Measure A passage, PW reported they lack the resources required.

Why aren’t our streets given the attention they need as residents pay more and more on car repairs and taxes?

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Mary Zendejas garnered 608 votes during the Long Beach special election Tuesday night, unofficially earning her seat as 1st District Councilmember. She will take her seat on the council on Dec. 17 and will carry out the term until Dec. 20, 2022

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Zendejas’ election platform focused on public safety, infrastructure repair, public health and housing.

The 1st District seat was left empty after former Councilmember Lena Gonzalez was elected as state senator on June 12.

In her absence, Mayor Robert Garcia appointed his longtime staff member and senior advisor, Daniel Brezenoff, as administrator for the 1st District in June.

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CUENTOS Y CANTOS BILINGUAL STORY TIME What Bilingual children’s program Who Mark Twain Neighborhood Library When Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10:30am to 11:30pm Where Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, 1401 E Anaheim St More Info This bilingual event is meant to foster a love of reading in both Spanish and English, and is designed for children between the ages of 2 and 5. Children and their families will also be able to play games and sing in a bilingual setting.

es will be given to the winners. For more information call (562) 570-1771.

PENMANSHIP WORKSHOP What Introductory calligraphy class Who Signal Hill Public Library When Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6pm to 7pm Where Signal Hill Public Library, 1800 E Hill St More Info Calligrapher Emmy Lam will be giving a beginner’s class to calligraphy for people 16 years and older. Participation is free but those who wish to participate must register at the library or by calling 562-989-7323.

RANCHO READING What Children’s story time Who Rancho Los Cerritos When Tuesday, Nov 26 from 9:30am to 10am Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road More Info An out loud reading of a children’s book in Rancho Los Cerrito’s library. Attendance is free and no registration is required.

WRITERS’ SOCIAL What Club meeting Who The California Writers Club of Long Beach When Saturday, Nov. 9 from 2:30pm to 5pm Where Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.

More Info A networking and educational event for local writers. At this meeting, author Janis Thomas will give a talk on the topic of “Lessons Learned on the Path to Publishing.” This event is free to attend.

PATRIOTIC PARADE What Veterans Day celebration Who 9th District Council Office When Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10am to 1pm Where Atlantic Avenue from Houghton Park to South Street More Info A parade and street fair will be held in honor of the nation’s veterans. The event will feature food, a beer garden and live music. Attendance is free.

PATCHWORK SHOW What Modern Makers Festival Who Dear Handmade Life When Sunday, Nov. 17 from 11am to 5pm Where Marine Satdium, 5255 E

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YOUTH FISHING DERBY What Children’s fishing competition Who El Dorado Park When Saturday, Nov. 23 from 8am to 1pm Where El Dorado Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring St. More Info A fishing competition for those 15 years of age and younger. Participation is free.

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TURKEY TROT What 5K/10K walk/run Who Long Beach Turkey Trot When Thursday, Nov. 28 from 7am to 9:45am Where Granada Boat Launch Ramp, 1 Granada Ave. More Info A run/walk to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. Participants can choose between 5K and 10K courses. A half-mile course will also be available for children. For more information visit https://www.justinrudd.com/trot.html.

SEASONAL BIRD WALK What Birdwatching Who Rancho Los Cerritos When Thursday, Nov 14 from 8am to 9:30am Where Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road More Info Participants will meet in the parking lot at 8am to begin walking the rancho in search of resident and seasonal birds. Participants should wear closed toe shoes and are encouraged to bring their own hats and binoculars. This event is free and no registration is required.

SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC What Free and discounted pet services Who Fix Long Beach, Council District 7 When Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9am to 3pm Where Somerset Park, 1500 E Carson St. More Info Free spaying and neutering services will be available by stand-by, voucher, or appointment. Discounted shots and free microchips will also be available for pets.

ORCHID TALK What Horticulture talk by Steve Hampson Who South Coast Orchid Society When Nov. 25 from 7pm to 9pm Where Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St. More Info Steve Hampson will be presenting a program entitled “Searching for Wild Orchids in China.” Hampson is the senior horticulturalist at Roger’s Gardens in Corona Del Mar. This event is free and open to the public.

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MILITARY BRANCH

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THE ARMY Motto “This We’ll Defend”

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he Army is the oldest branch of the U.S. military that provides land-based military operations. Their mission is to fight and win wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of commanders. They accomplish missions assigned by the President, Secretary of Defense and Combatant Commanders.

The Army is divided into major branches: Air Defense Artillery, Infantry, Aviation, Signal Corps, Corps of Engineers and Armor. The Army is made up of three components.

The active component is the regular Army. The two reserve components are the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. These are part-time soldiers who train once a month. These are known as unit-training assemblies.

They conduct two to three weeks of annual training each year.

The Army is led by a Civilian Secretary of the Army, who conducts

all affairs of the Army under the authority, direction and control of the Secretary of Defense. The Chief of the Staff is the highest-ranked military officer in the Army. This person is the military advisor and executive agent for the secretary of the Army along with a Joint Chiefs of Staff member, a body of the Service Chiefs from each of the Department of Defense military services who advise the President, Secretary of Defense and National Security Council.

The Army also has both an operational and institutional portion.

The operational Army consists of armies, corps, divisions, brigades and battalions that conduct a full spectrum of international operations.

The institutional Army trains, equips, deploys and ensures readiness to support the operational Army.

It began as the Continental Army in 1775, formed by the second Continental Congress in response to the Revolutionary War. George Washington was its Commander-in-

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With the Revolutionary War over, the Continental Congress disbanded the Continental Army in 1784.

Congress did not wish the United States to have a standing army during peacetime. However, conflicts with Native Americans spurred Congress to allow and create the Legion of the United States. Its four sub-legions would go on to become the first four regiments of the U.S. Army.

The Army went on to fight the British in the War of 1812, then afterwards was heavily involved in US western expansion, fighting Native Americans and winning the Mexican-American War in 1848. The Civil War began in 1861 and split the nation, and the Army. The Army recombined in its aftermath and won

the Spanish-American War in 1898, followed by victory in the PhilippineAmerican War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902.

As America entered the 20th century, it entered both World War I and World War II. Next came the Korean War amid the larger Cold

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MILITARY BRANCH

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MARINE CORPS Motto Semper Fidelis

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he United States Marine Corps (USMC) serves as an expeditionary force in readiness.

Their mission is primarily responsible for: the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and other land operations to support naval campaigns; the development of tactics, technique and equipment used by amphibious landing forces in coordination with the Army and Air Force; and other duties directed by the President.

A committee of the Continental Congress formed two Marine battalions on Nov. 10, 1775 to combat the British– and so began the Continental Marines. In the peacetime that followed the end of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Marines were dissolved, as were other branches of the US Armed Forces, in 1783.

The US agreed with Britain to remain a neutral trader in Britain’s war with revolutionary France; France, though a former ally, was furious and seized American ships trading with Britain. An attempt at negotiation began with French diplomats attempting to extort America via bribery in the infamous XYZ Affair. This incensed the American public and sparked the Quasi-War with France, so called because never was a formal war declared. Congress mobilized the armed forces, such as the Navy, and in 1798 established the Marine Corps. A treaty ended the Quasi-War in 1800.

The First Barbary War tested the new republic. Pirates from the Barbary Coast (Algiers, Tunis, Morocco, and Tripoli) captured American merchant ships and enslaved their crews.

America paid off all the countries to stop the piracy and restitute prisoners save for one country, Tripoli– and the two nations went to war. In 1805, a force combining Marines and mercenaries successfully captured the Tripolitan city of Derna, forcing the ruler to agree to end hostilities and return captured Americans in exchange for ransom.

The Mexican-American War further cemented the Marine Corps reputation. The two wars brought the Marines glory, now immortalized in the opening lines of the Marines’ hymn: “From the Halls of Montezuma/To the shores of Tripoli.” The Barbary War also began another Marine Corps tradition, the Mameluke sword. Worn by Marine officers today, the first Mameluke sword was a present from Prince Hamet Bey for the Marines’ victory at Derna; Bey was rightfully restored as ruler of Tripoli from the victory.

The Marines were not strongly involved in the Civil War. In its aftermath, they spent time leading American forces abroad and ashore

in the Philippines, Cuba and Puerto Rico. John Philip Sousa joined the Marine Band at age 13 and headed the Marine Corps band in 1880. He would go on to compose the official march of the Marines, “Semper Fidelis,” and the national march of the US, “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”

The Marines also quelled the Boxer Rebellion in China.

Marine Corps aviation began in 1912 with the nation’s earliest aviation camp. World War I struck soon after, and the Marines began Parris Island, their first base dedicated solely to training, which remains today. In 1918, Opha Mae Johnson became the first enlisted female Marine, though she did not serve in a war zone. That same year, Marines legend says they earned the nickname “Devil Dogs” from their German enemies after victory at the Battle of Belleau Wood.

Next came World War II. Between 1942 and 1949, the first wave of black Marines enlisted as America slowly desegregated. Women made further strides with 1943’s formation of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve– their roles were expanded into manufacturing and assembly.

Photographer Joe Rosenthal froze the Marines and the Battle of Iwo Jima in time with his iconic photo featuring five Marines and a Navy corpsman mounting the national flag.

The Marines went on to fight in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War; more Marines were deployed in service during the Vietnam War than World War II. The Marines joined the other branches of the armed services post-9/11 in US operations in the Middle East, especially the Iraq War.

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Don’t Call it ‘Blue’; Metro Unveils Renovated ‘A Line’ City News Service Southern California Local News

Light rail service between downtown Los Angeles and Long Beach was fully restored Saturday as an eight-month, $350 million renovation project came to an end — but the route isn’t called the Blue Line anymore.

The previously known “Blue Line” is now the “A Line,” as Metro slowly begins the process of switching from colors to letters to designate its rail and express bus lines.

Renovation work on the line — Metro’s oldest and historically busiest rail route — began in late January, fully closing the southern portion of the railway between Compton and Long Beach for four months.

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town Los Angeles — at the end of May. The renovation project included new switches, an upgraded control system, new overhead power system, new digital information screens and other technology at stations designed to make the rail system easier to navigate. It also includes new signs, paint, landscaping and artwork.

“Metro’s A Line is back up and running between Long Beach and Los Angeles and this vital work ensures that riders will have a more reliable and pleasant trip,” Inglewood Mayor and Metro Board Chair James T. Butts said.

“The work over the past nine months hasn’t been easy and we appreciate everyone’s patience.

We believe strongly that this work will improve the quality of your commute.”

To celebrate the reopening, Metro is offering free rides on the line for three days through Monday, and a series of community celebrations and media events were held Saturday at the following locations: –The Bloc on Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles, near the Seventh Street/Metro Center Station (11am); –103rd Street and Graham Avenue, near the 103rd Street/ Watts Towers Station (11:30 am); –Promenade Square in Long Beach on First Street, near the

First Street Station )11:45 a.m.).

Hip-hop star Snoop Dogg — a Long Beach native — was on hand to emcee the Los Angeles event.

The renaming of the route from Blue Line to A Line is the start of a planned systemwide switch.

According to Metro, other rail and busway lines will retain their existing names until next year, when the Crenshaw/LAX Line opens.

The switch to letters is being implemented to accommodate the growing rail system — in light of the relatively limited selection of colors that can be used to clearly designate the lines.

The A Line opened in 1990 and stretches 22 miles between downtown Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Also Saturday, Metro announced that it will continue its bus shuttle 860 express service from Long Beach to downtown Los Angeles with new bus line 456, as a pilot program beyond Saturday’s A Line re-opening.

Service on the new Metro Bus line 456 will begin on Monday.

Fares will be adjusted to the $2.50 base fare in accordance with Metro’s standard fare for freeway express lines. It will run on weekdays with six northbound morning trips from Long Beach to downtown Los Angeles and six southbound evening trips from downtown Los Angeles to Long Beach. The hours are from 6 to 8 a.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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At the Signal Hill Public Library on Nov. 6, Fenny Ruffino, a representative of LA County’s community and voter outreach, demonstrates how to cast a ballot using the county’s new digital voting station.

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A Voting Solutions for All People (VSAP) banner outside the Signal Hill Public Library on Nov. 6, showing where the community can try a new digital voting station through Nov. 23

Signal Hill Public Library hosts new digital voting-station demo through Nov. 23 Anita W. Harris Staff Writer

Excuses for not exercising the right to vote are shrinking fast.

Beginning in February 2020, LA County will increase the voting window to 11 days rather than a single day and allow residents to vote at any of 1,000 polling places in the county, not just one.

It will also increase the number of polling places and employ new digital-voting stations, or ballot-marking devices (BMD) to make casting ballots faster and easier.

Folks can try out one such station at the Signal Hill Public Library community room through Nov. 23. Fenny Ruffino, a representative of Los Angeles County’s community and voter outreach, said that Voting Solution for All People’s (VSAP) new guidelines and system are designed to help increase voter turnout, and that she’s already guided more than 40 visitors through the process this week.

The first step a voter takes is the same as before– registering with a county representative at a polling place. But instead of finding your name in a bulky roll book, the representative will use an electronic “poll pad� to look you up and print out a ballot, which you then take over to an individual voting station, just like before. The e-poll books will also allow same-day voter registration.

At the station, instead of punching a card, you will use a digital screen to first select your preferred language from among 13 choices and then vote for candidates and measures by pressing the screen with your finger. You can even type in the name of a write-in candidate.

And if folks need visual or audio aid, they can also find that on a pad to the left of the screen along with headphones to use.

Voters can also use change the screen’s font size or request help from an election worker.

When you’re done voting, you can review your selections before inserting your paper ballot into a scanner to right of the screen, which will print your choices on the ballot. You can then review your printed choices before casting the ballot by submitting it into the same scanner. Your completed ballot will be dropped into a box behind the station. “You’re allowed to reject or cancel up to three times,� Ruffino said.

When the box is full of about 250 ballots, an election worker will replace it, first locking the full box with a coded yellow strip. Ruffino explains that votes are still submitted by paper rather than electronically to prevent potential tampering or hacking.

The stations are only connected to a power outlet, not the internet, she said.

Ruffino also demonstrated how you can make your voting choic-

es beforehand online, get a QR (quick response) code for your mobile device and simply scan the code at the voting station to generate your printed ballot.

As before, a citizen can also vote by mail (VBM) but with what VSAP describes as a more user-friendly, easier-to-understand ballot. Those ballots can be mailed or taken to any drop-off location in the county.

All ballots will then be tallied using image-processing technology, which VSAP says allows for a more open and transparent counting process. “The improved system will capture and store ballot images,

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tally both BMD and VBM ballots and ensure accurate reporting of results,� according to VSAP. VSAP also says the new system has a higher capacity to accommodate more contests and candidate names. “The new Ballot Marking Device (BMD) was designed to be modular and scalable, allowing components of the BMD to be replaced or enhanced as technology evolves,� VSAP said.

BMDs are also more accessible than the old system in terms of languages and disabilities and includes higher security standards that the California Secretary of State wants imple-

mented before the March 3, 2020 presidential primary election, VSAP says.

Voters can start casting ballots for that election beginning Saturday, Feb. 22, according to Ruffino, which is 11 days before March 3. She added that polling places will have anywhere from 15 to 50 BMDs, depending on space, though she didn’t yet know where those polling sites will be. “So everybody who lives in LA,� Ruffino said, “they can vote at any polling place, any voting center in the county.�

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Mayor Robert Garcia speaks to Maurice Pope Sr., the father of Maurice Pope Jr., who was one of the three victims who died in the mass shooting on Oct. 29.

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A Buddhist monk blesses the backyard at the residence where a fatal shooting occurred leaving three dead and nine others injured.

Vigil held to commemorate three victims killed at a Halloween-themed birthday party in Long Beach Lissette Mendoza Online Editor

As the church bells on St. Matthews Catholic ring, Buddhist monks begin chanting and praying at the former residence of the Hou Family, where seven days ago, 12 people were shot, leaving three people dead at a Halloween-themed birthday party on Oct. 29.

“Today we come together to chant and pray to release all the suffering,” said one of the monks.

In the Cambodian culture, it is

believed that the soul of a victim killed violently by accident or incident (in this case a mass shooting), is still wandering at where he/ she fell. Therefore, 7th-day memorial service has to be performed in order to let him/ her know that he/she is no longer living in the physical realm and be guided to cross over into the light, according to Reach Linda who contacted the Signal Tribune on behalf of the Hou family about the vigil.

Chan Hou and his family were

living in the house for 12 years when the shooting occurred.

“I still feel so sad,” said Hou. “My heart is broken. I loved all of them.”

Hou described his relationships with many of the victims, some whom he had known for years and felt he was a father figure to them.

“They would come to our house after school, some even referred to me as ‘dad’.”

Maurice Pope Sr., father of Maurice Pope Jr., who was one of the three victims killed said,

“What I’m going through, no parent should ever experience this.

It’s a sad day.”

City officials Mayor Robert Garcia, Chief of the Long Beach Police Department Robert Luna, Councilmember Jeannine Pearce and Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell were also in attendance.

Candles and incense were lit as a monk went around blessing the backyard and the inside of the residence where the shooting occurred.

“I and all the monks, the Bud-

dhists and the guests here invite the spirits and soul of Maurice Pope Jr., Melvin Williams II and Ricardo Torres who still survive over here to accept our compassion and loving kindness to release you of all the suffering and to guide you to heaven and stay with God,” preached one of the monks.

The Hou family has since moved from the residence. The shooter or possible shooters have not been caught.

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THE NAVY

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he mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.

The department of the Navy has three principal components: The Navy Department, consisting of executive offices mostly in Washington, D.C.; the Operating Forces, including the Marine Corps, the reserve components, and, in time of war, the U.S. Coast Guard (in peace, a component of the Department of Homeland Security); and the shore establishment.

There are nine components in the operating forces of the U.S. Navy: the U.S. Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Naval Forces in Europe, Naval Network Warfare Command, Navy Reserve, U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, Operational Test and Evaluation Force and Military Sealift Command.

The Navy has six active numbered fleets. These fleets are further grouped under Fleet Forces Command, Pacific Fleet, Naval Forces Europe Africa and Naval Forces Command. The third, fifth, sixth, seventh and tenth fleets are each led by a three-star vice admiral, and the fourth fleet is led by a rear admiral.

Most of the bases are located in the U.S. However, there are a number of facilities maintained abroad. They are under a status of Forces Agreement, an agreement between a host country and a foreign nation stationing military forces in that country. The largest overseas base is in Yokosuka, Japan.

The names of commissioned U.S. Navy ships are prefixed with the letters “U.S.S.,” which stands for United States Ship. Each ship also has a letter-based symbol for classification to indicate the vessel’s type and number.

The Navy began as the Continental Navy. Soon after the end of the Revolutionary War, the last ship was sold, and

the Continental Navy was disbanded.

The Continental Navy was founded on Oct.. 13, 1775, which was the day of the passage of the resolution of the Continental Congress at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was also the day Congress authorized the purchase of two vessels to be armed against British merchant ships, the Andrew Doria and Cabot. Eleven years later, conflicts between American merchant shipping and pirates in the Mediterranean Sea led to the Naval Act of 1794, which created the U.S. Navy. The Department of the Navy was established on April 30, 1798.

The first victory for the U.S. Navy was on July 7, 1798, when the U.S.S. Delaware captured Le Croyable, a French Privateer during the Revolutionary War. The first victory over an enemy warship was when the Frigate Constellation captured the French

Frigate l’lnsurgente on Feb. 9, 1799.

Over the next 20 years, the Navy fought the French Navy in the Quasi-War, Barbary states in the first and second Barbary Wars and the British in the War of 1812. On Dec. 7, 1941, the Navy fought in World War II after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

Soon after, the Navy fought in the battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway and Battle of Leyte Gulf.

The U.S. Navy’s Sea, Air and Land teams (SEAL) are that branch’s principal special operations force and a part of the Naval Special Warfare Command. They originated sometime during the second World War, when the U.S. Navy found the need for the covert reconnaissance of landing beaches and coastal defenses.

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“Anchors Aweigh” (c. 1997) Stand Navy out to sea, Fight our battle cry: We’ll never change our course So vicious foes steer shy-yy-y. Roll out the T. N. T. Anchors Aweigh. Sail on to victory. And sink their bones to Davy Jones, hooray!

Bridge: Yo ho there shipmate, Take the fighting to the far off seas. Yo ho there messmate. Hear the wailing of the wild banshees All hands, fire brands. Let’s Blast them as we go.

So, Verse 2 Anchors Aweigh my boys, Anchors Aweigh Farewell to foreign shores (or “Farewell to college joys”), We sail at break of day ‘ay ‘ay ‘ay O’er our last night ashore Drink to the foam Until we meet once more Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home!

Bridge: Heave a ho there sailor Everybody drink up while you may Heave a ho there sailor For your gonna sail at break of day Drink away, Drink away, For you sail at break of day, Hey! Verse 3: Blue of the Mighty Deep Gold of God’s Sun Let these our colors be Till all time be done By Severn Shore we learn Navy’s stern call Faith, Courage, Service True With Honor Over, Honor Over All.

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Grand Marshals announced for 23rd Annual Veterans Day Parade

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The 2019 Veterans Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10am to 1pm. The parade will begin at Houghton Park and go down Atlantic Avenue to the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library on South St.

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As the 23rd Annual Veterans Day Parade approaches, the City of Long Beach and 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson have announced the Grand Marshals for the celebration.

“I am excited to announce that we are honoring individuals who are not only servant leaders in our greater Long Beach Community, but have also served our country admirably,” Richardson said in a press release. “Long Beach has a long and storied history of supporting our military and veterans dating back to World War II. This parade and celebration continue that legacy.”

In a statement released on Tuesday, Richardson, who

sponsors the event, announced that the marshals for the event will include Brenda Threatt, the Assistant Director of Veterans Services at El Camino College and a major with the 224th Sustainment Battalion, Long Beach, California State Guard.

She will be joined by California Senator Tom Umberg, who served as a colonel in Korea, with NATO forces in Italy, and as a paratrooper with the Army Special Operation Command, and Brigadier General Robin Umberg, who has received numerous awards over her 35 years of service.

The group will be rounded out

by Reverand Leon Wood, who served in the United States Army in the 1st and 7th Division during the Korean War.

The 2019 Veterans Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10am to 1pm. The parade will begin at Houghton Park and go down Atlantic Avenue to the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library on South Street.

A community fair will also be held on Atlantic Avenue between The Michelle Obama Library and 60th Street that will include live music, food, a beer garden, vendors and a Kid’s Zone. Atlantic Avenue will be closed for the duration of the event.

For vendor information, contact 9th District Council Office at (562) 570-6137 or email district9@longbeach.gov.

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11. A person who has served or is serving in the armed forces.

12. U.S. President that first proclaimed Armistice Day for November 11, 1919.

2. Feeling or showing no fear, not afraid.

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4. A formal military gesture of respect.

6. People marching down the street.

9. Awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for achievements.

10. A piece of fabric, usually rectangular, of distinctive color and design, used as a symbol, standard, signal, or emblem.

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THE AIR FORCE Motto “Aim high... fly-fight-Win”

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ccording to the national security Act of 1947, the Air Force’s mission is to prepare the air forces necessary for effective prosecution of war unless assigned otherwise and, in accordance with integrated joint mobilization plans, for the expansion of the peacetime components of the Air Force to meet the needs of war. The Air Force is actually one of three military departments within the Department of Defense. It is managed by the civilian secretary of the Air Force and under the control of the Secretary of Defense.

Their jobs include explosive ordnance disposal, combat rescue, pararescue, security forces, combat control, combat weather tactical air control party and agents who disarm bombs, rescue downed or isolated personnel, call in air strikes and set

up landing zones in forward locations.

However, other jobs range from flight combat operations to working in a dining facility. These fields include computer specialties, mechanic specialties, communications systems, avionics technicians, medical specialties, civil engineering, public affairs and more.

The U.S. Army Signal Corps began the Aeronautical Division in 1907, in the wake of the Wright brothers’ flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903. The division experimented with aircraft and mostly explored balloons and dirigibles. In 1914, the Army started the Aviation section of the Signal Corps, and soon thereafter World War I began. However, all the other European combatants’ aeriel technology outstripped American technology.

President Woodrow Wilson took

notice and established the Army Air Service, placed directly under the War Department, on May 24, 1918. The air service grew to more than 19,000 officers, 178,000 enlisted men and 11,754 aircrafts. Post-war demobilization and a name change resulted in the Air Corps, a modest peacetime operation.

World War II came. The Department of War created the Army Air Forces (AAF) and deemed it equal to the Army Ground Forces. The Air Corps remained a branch of the Army, subordinate to the AAF. The AAF fought in every theater of war and had 80,000 aircraft and 2.4 million personnel at its peak. Again, America demobilized post-war, and the U.S. Air Force finally earned its independence from the Army on September 18, 1947.

The increased power of new aviation technology, the Vietnam War and the Cold War arms race accelerated the capabilities of the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force also began to explore space with the advent of launch vehicles and orbital satellites.

In the 1970s, the Air Force focused on modernizing its fleet and missiles.

The Iran Hostage Crisis spurred America to further develop the Air Force. By the 1990s, a collapsed Soviet Union led the U.S. to streamline the Air Force and downsize it overall.

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Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, Off with one helluva roar! We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey! Nothing’ll stop the US Air Force! Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder, Sent it high into the blue; Hands of men blasted the world asunder; How they lived God only knew! (God only knew then!) Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer gave us wings, ever to soar! With scouts before and bombers galore. Hey! Nothing’ll stop the US Air Force!

Here’s a toast to the host of those who love the vastness of the sky, To a friend we send a message of his brother men who fly. We drink to those who gave their all of old, Then down we roar to score the rainbow’s pot of gold. A toast to the host of men we boast, the US Air Force! Zoom!

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Theatre review:

Long Beach Playhouse’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

Anita W. Harris Culture Writer

The Long Beach Playhouse is gifting us an early holiday treat through Nov. 30 that Jane Austen fans will particularly enjoy. Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley picks up two years after Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennet has become Mrs. Darcy, mistress of the Pemberley estate. But it’s the blossoming of intellectual middle sister Mary that’s the focus this time in a very smart, funny and beautifully acted sequel to Pride and Prejudice.

It’s a few days before Christmas 1815 and Lizzie (Nori T. Schmidt) has put up a Christmas tree at the estate, following a German custom not common in Britain at the time, bemusing her visitors– sisters Mary (Gabi Jones) and the very pregnant Jane (Briana Christine), plus Jane’s husband Mr. Bingley (Timothy Voytek) and Mr. Darcy’s (Micah Lee) last-minute additional guest, Lord Arthur de Bourgh (Michael Kaye).

Mary’s growth in talent and personality in the years between the novel and this sequel seems to surprise everyone as much as the indoor tree. She voraciously reads, freely expresses her particular opinions, desires to see the world and plays piano like a

virtuoso. But she is not married.

Enter Arthur, similarly intellectual, sweet and downright geeky with Mary. It’s very cute between them as they discuss books, maps and the choices Arthur’s newly inherited wealth and property afford him after the recent passing of Aunt Catherine, whom no one seems to miss. Darcy and Bingley attempt to direct Arthur in expressing his feelings while Lizzie and Jane have fun pushing Mary toward him.

But then the Bennets’ flirty and conniving younger sister, Lydia Wickham (Alicia Samuel) arrives and confusion ensues between the would-be lovers, mostly having to do with mixed up letters. And that’s not all! Catherine’s snooty daughter Anne de Bourgh (Sabrina Sonner) soon swoops in as well, dropping a bombshell that ends Act I. The second act changes to a more serious and honest reconciliation of motives, but is just as intricate and entertaining as the first.

Sustaining all the drama is excellent acting, especially among the four sisters (sans youngest sister Kitty, who is in London).

The best thing about them is that they seem like sisters– pushing, hushing and sometimes snapping at each other even as they hug and reminisce. And the actresses who play them capture each sister’s individual personality with every

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From left, back row first: Michael Kaye (Lord Arthur de Bourgh), Timothy Voytek (Mr. Bingley), Nori T. Schmidt (Elizabeth Darcy) and Micah Lee (Mr. Darcy) in Long Beach Playhouse’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

word, gesture and inflection. The men are similarly attuned to their characters, especially Lee as the refined Darcy, and Kaye’s imposing physical presence works well with Arthur’s awkward bumbling.

Phyllis B. Gitlin’s expert direction keeps the action continuously flowing and the deliveries pitch-perfect. Mary’s tone is especially crucial to get right– neither mousy in her glasses nor hysterical in expressing her beliefs, but comfortable and confident in her thinking and abilities– and Jones nails the part impressively with natural strength and ease.

Period costumes by Christina

Bayer are cut in delightful fabrics and patterns, especially the women’s dresses and Darcy’s elegant suits (though Lizzie’s bright green dress seems an anomaly).

And the sitting-room set is well designed by David Scaglione– including a library of books and elegant furniture– with appropriate lighting (Robert Richardson) spotlighting characters and classical music bridging scenes (Allison Mamann).

Even if you don’t know Austen’s original characters, they are so distinctive in Miss Bennet that their interactions are unfailingly enjoyable to watch and their re-

lationships easy to understand.

Indeed, because the characters drive the production, it never lags and culminates in surprisingly thoughtful and satisfying resolutions. What better way to usher in the holidays?

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley continues at the Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St., through Nov. 30, with shows Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $20 to $24. For tickets and information, call the box office at (562) 4941014 or visit lbplayhouse.org.

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Councilmember Jeannine Pearce announces that she will not seek re-election

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File photo of Long Beach 2nd District Councilmember Jeannine Pearce

After two years of controversy, 2nd District Councilmember Jeannine Pearce, has announced that she will not be running for re-election.

In an e-mail announcing the news, Pearce stated that serving has been an honor, but that she will not be running for a second term in 2020. She was elected to her position in 2016.

In her announcement, Pearce stated that her “daughter, health, and my commitment to advocate and build power for a progressive community,” were behind her decision.

Pearce also highlighted the positives that happened during her term, such as improving safety measures for hotel workers, low crime rates and body-cameras for officers.

“So it is with this context, the personal and the history of successes that I feel confident about where our city and where our district is. I have accomplished what I have set out to do, which is structurally shift the path to equity for all residents in our city,” Pearce said in the statement.

The news comes after Pearce faced a series of scandals in office, including being censured by the Long Beach City Council in 2018 for alleged misconduct.

Ian Patton, who helped organize the Committee to Recall Councilmember Jeannine Pearce, said in a statement that he was “pleased” to hear that the councilmember was not seeking re-election. However, he stated that he believed that Pearce should re-sign immediately rather than choose to not seek re-election.

“The reason we started the recall was because we could not sit quietly by and allow a culture of ‘sweeping’ scandal ‘under the rug’ to pervade Long Beach City Hall,” Patton said in the statement.

Man shot walking down Long Beach alley City News Service Southern California Local News

A man was shot and wounded in Long Beach Saturday and the shooter is still at large, police said.

The shooting took place just after midnight in an alley near the 2400 block of Granada Avenue, Long Beach Police spokeswoman Jennifer De Prez said.

The victim suffered a non-life-threatening wound and was taken to a hospital by paramedics.

Police determined the victim was walking down the alley when a car pulled up and someone in the vehicle pulled out a gun and shot him, De Prez said.

A motive for the attack was unknown.

Police did not have any description of the car or the shooter.

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eorge Washington authorized and began the Coast Guard, then known as the “cutters,” on Aug. 4, 1790 as part of the Tariff Act. Ten vessels would enforce federal and tariff laws and stop smuggling. As the infant nation grew, the scope of the “Revenue Cutter Service” grew. The US Coast Guard was founded then, but it was established on Jan. 28, 1915 to be an official military branch. There are 11 missions dealing with ports,waterways and coastal security, drug interdiction, aids navigation, search and rescue, living marine services, marine safety, defense readiness, migrant interdiction, marine environmental protection, ice operations and other law enforcements.

There are 38,000 active-duty men and women, 8,000 reservists, and 35,000 Auxiliary personnel who serve in a variety of job fields ranging from operation specialists and small-boat operators and maintenance specialists to electronic technicians and aviation mechanics.

The Coast Guard was created after five separate federal services were combined: the U.S. Lighthouse Service, the Revenue Cutter Service, the Steamboat Inspection Service, Bureau of Navigation and the U.S. Lifesaving service. In 1915, a congressional act combined the LifeSaving Service and Revenue Cutter service to form the Coast Guard. The service was placed under the control of the Treasury Department until 1967, when an executive order transferred the Coast Guard to the newly formed Department of Transportation.

Currently, the Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime and under the Navy during wartime, or by special presidential order. In addition to protecting our nation’s waterways, the 43,327 active-duty members

of the Coast Guard perform search and rescue, law enforcement and environmental cleanup operations.

The US Coast Guard Academy is a four-year service academy located in New London, Conn. Around 225 cadets graduate each year. They receive a bachelor of science degree and a commission as an ensign in the Coast Guard. These graduates must serve a minimum of five years on active duty.

Some become desk watch officers or engineer officers in training. Others can be assigned directly to the Naval Air Station Pensacola for flight training.

The Coast Guard’s Research Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) program works on more than 80 projects that support Coast Guard requirements at any given time. This program is made up of the office of RTD&E at Coast Guard headquarters in Washington, DC and the Research and Development Center

(RDC) at New London, Connecticut.

In 1915, a Congressional act merged the Revenue Cutter Service with the US Life-Saving Service, another government agency devoted to saving the shipwrecked, and thus made the Coast Guard. The Lighthouse Service joined the Coast Guard in 1939, and Congress moved the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation to the Coast Guard in 1946.

The Coast Guard has been involved in wars such as the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. The last time the Coast Guard operated as a whole within the Navy was during World War II. Usually, military and combat units within the Coast Guard will operate under Navy or joint control while others remain under the Department of Homeland Security.

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From North and South and East and West, The Coast Guard's in the fight. Destroying subs and landing troops, The Axis feels our might. For we're the first invaders, On every fighting field. Afloat, ashore, on men and Spars, You'll find the Coast Guard shield.

[CHORUS] We're always ready for the call, We place our trust in Thee. Through howling gale and shot and shell, To win our victory.

"Semper Paratus" is our guide, Our pledge, our motto, too. We're "Always Ready," do or die! Aye! Coast Guard, we fight for you.

From Aztec shore to Arctic zone, To Europe and Far East. The Flag is carried by our ships, In times of war and peace. And never have we struck it yet, In spite of foe-men's might, Who cheered our crews and cheered again, For showing how to fight.

[CHORUS] SURVEYOR and NARCISSUS, The EAGLE and DISPATCH, The HUDSON and the TAMPA The names are hard to match; From Barrow's shores to Paraguay, Great Lakes or ocean's wave, The Coast Guard fought through storms and winds To punish or to save.

[CHORUS] Aye, we've been "Always Ready" To do, to fight, or die Write glory to the shield we wear In letters to the sky.

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The Puente Latino Association celebrates Dia de los Muertos at Michelle Obama Library in north Long Beach Kristen Naeem Staff Reports

The Puente Latino Association held its annual Dia de los Muertos festival at the Michelle Obama Library in north Long Beach on Saturday Nov 2.

In Latin American countries and communities, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 are celebrated as Dia de los Innocentes and Dia de los Muertos,

a time to celebrate and honor the dead.

According to the event’s entertainment organizer, Octavio Mojica, the Puente Association began hosting its annual Dia de los Muertos celebration to make the cultural experience accessible to the north Long Beach community. Although similar events are held in other areas of Long Beach, Mojica explained that not all north

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“Dia de los Muertos is very profound [to] most of us in Puente, as it’s part of our culture,” Mojica told the Signal Tribune.

The free Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Michelle Obama Library provided Latin American families living in north Long Beach with an opportunity to gather as a community to celebrate the holiday. Senior women and infant girls wore indigenous blouses from various regions of Latin America.

The Puente Latino Association has worked for the past decade to connect Long Beach residents to resources available through the City and nonprofit organizations.

Puente’s cultural events bring together residents, community organizations and local government.

“We wanted to make that bridge. That’s why Puente exists.

Its a bridge between the residents and resources. The city [and] the community organizations sometimes don’t talk to each other, so we wanted to do that,” Mojica told the Signal Tribune. “But our main thing was to do it with the intention of having the cultural part of it. The culture, the art, the music.”

On Dia de Los Muertos, Mojica was presented with a certificate of recognition from the California Legislature Assembly. The certificate was signed by 64th District Assembly-member Mike Gipson and stated, in part, that Mojica’s “dedication and support for the preservation of the Latino community through culture, music and food is to be commended.”

The association’s Dia de los Muertos celebration lasted from 12pm to 5pm and had food trucks, music, art and an altar.

Along with a live mariachi ensemble, the Long Beach disc jockey Hawkeye provided music

for the event for the third year in a row. The local DJ found it encouraging to see the community participating in Puente’s yearly event, due to the importance of continuing the tradition of Dia de los Muertos locally.

“I think its something very important that we should keep up and a great tradition that we should be able to teach our kids about,” Hawkeye said. “It’s great to see such a level of authenticity in this particular event.”

An altar, called an ofrenda in Spanish, covered in different offerings was arranged near the library’s garden. On its Facebook page, the association had encouraged those who planned to come to bring offerings and pictures of deceased loved ones to place on the community altar. Besides the photos, the gifts brought for the dead included bread, soda, candy, candles and marigolds.

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The Puente Latino Association held its annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Michelle Obama Library in north Long Beach, featuring food trucks, art and music.

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Food Finders launches goal to feed 2,600 Long Beach families, here’s how you can help Staff Report Signal Tribune

Food Finders’ has begun its annual Holiday Food Drive to provide meals to thousands of less fortunate residents in Long Beach, Los Angeles County and Orange County.

Food Finders’ works with neighborhoods, schools, libraries and businesses to supply collection bins for nonperishable foods. Community members in need receive the food collected through meal boxes distributed at pantries and shelters that partner with Food Finders.

This year’s food drop off locations in Long Beach include all

Long Beach libraries, 4th Quarter Fitness at 4162 Norse Way, City National Bank at 6398 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., City National Bank at 100 Oceangate Ave., Lobby Long Beach Dr. Smolen’s office at 249 E Ocean Blvd., Dutch’s Brewhouse at 4244 Atlantic Ave. and Farmers & Merchants Bank at 3140 E Anaheim St. This year, Food Finders’ goal is to raise 100,000 pounds of food in order to feed 2,600 Long Beach families with three daily meals for a week.

Besides nonperishable foods, Food Finders’ is also accepting donations of pet food to assist local pet owners. Monetary donations can also be made through

www.foodfinders.org.

As part of the Holiday food drive, the Thanksgiving Packing & Sorting Event will be held on Nov. 22 from 6pm to 8pm at McBride Highschool, where volunteers will sort through donations to prepare them for distribution to local pantries and shelters.

The donated food will be distributed to families and organizations on Nov. 23 from 10am to 2pm.

Food Finders’ Holiday Food Drive will continue until Dec 31.

Community members interested in volunteering can call (562) 283-1400, extension 101 or extension 102.

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A man accused of driving drunk and killing a Long Beach couple and their 3-year-old son on Halloween night was back in custody Wednesday in connection with an earlier unrelated crime.

Carlo Navarro, 20, of Long Beach, had been released on $100,000 bail on Friday, Nov.1 following his arrest at the scene of the collision the previous night that took the lives of Joseph Awaida, 30, Raihan Dakhil, 32, and their 3-year old son, Omar.

The collision occurred at 9:55pm Thursday in the area of Country Club Drive and Los Cerritos Park Place, where responding officers found the family lying on the ground.

Long Beach police determined that Navarro was driving a 2002 Toyota Sequoia southbound on Country Club Drive and failed to make a turn.

Instead, he drove onto the sidewalk and hit the family as they walked from Los Cerritos Park Place, according to investigators.

On Tuesday, Navarro was re-arrested by Long Beach police in connection with an earlier crime, and was being held on $500,000 bail, according to the

sheriff’s department.

In light of the new accusations that Navarro is responsible for killing three people, Haubert’s office sought an arrest warrant for Navarro and asked a judge to set his bail to $500,000 in their misdemeanor case, Haubert said. After a judge approved that bail amount Tuesday, officers re-arrested Navarro.

His $100,000 bail — set by a uniform schedule — was a typical amount for an arrest on suspicion of manslaughter. Because Navarro hadn’t yet been formally charged with a crime in the crash, authorities didn’t have a chance to ask a judge to increase that bail before he posted bond.

Friends of the Long Beach family are collecting money to help cover funeral and medical costs. More than $224,000 from about 4,000 donors had been collected as of this morning, according to a GoFundMe. com page that was set up with a stated goal of $250,000.

Another fundraiser, set up on the site LaunchGood, has raised more than $170,000 from about 3,100 donors, with a stated goal of $175,000.

A public candlelight vigil will be held at 6pm Thursday at Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Ave. in Long Beach.

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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced on Monday, Nov. 4 that 148 individuals have been arrested as part of the Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) Program.

In a press release, CAMP announced that the program has “eradicated” 953,459 marijuana plants that were seized during raids on 345 grow sites from across the state. 168 weapons were also seized during the raids.

“Illegal cannabis grows are devastating our communities.

Criminals who disregard life, poison our waters, damage our public lands, and weaponize the illegal cannabis black market will be brought to justice,” Becerra said in the press release.

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vation and trafficking in California.

Over the past year the program served over 120 warrants in an attempt to stop the blackmarket for illegal cannabis. These raids target marijuana that is being grown on public lands.

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The following incidents occurred in the area of Bellflower Boulevard to Park Avenue and Stearns Street to Pacific Coast Highway on the following dates and approximate times:

additional victims and are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed or who may have information regarding these incidents to come forward by calling the LBPD SexCrimes Detail at (562) 570-7368 or Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711.

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Additional patrols have been added to the impacted areas.

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LBPD combines units to improve efforts to deal with homeless issues

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As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness and related issues, the Long Beach Police Department today announced it will consolidate the Mental Evaluation Team and Quality of Life team into a single, collaborative unit.

The reorganization goes into effect Saturday and moves the two sections under one chain of command within the Patrol Bureau’s Field Support Division. The supervision within the unit includes a

lieutenant and a sergeant, who will oversee the combined operations, track citywide productivity, and evaluate new technology that may assist officers in the field, according to the department.

The merger of the sections will allow for shared briefings and improved information-sharing. The MET Teams will continue to respond citywide as needed, and the QoL Teams will maintain their assignments in each Patrol Division.

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“This reorganization allows us to maximize the use of these critical resources for the benefit of our community,” Chief of Police Robert G. Luna said.

“A large percentage of persons experiencing homelessness struggle with substance abuse or suffer from mental illness, and the increased access to trained mental health clinicians provides officers with additional options for de-escalating volatile situations and connecting people in crisis with valuable services and assistance,” Luna said.

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The Army National Guard and the Air National Guard are two main components of the regiment.

Combined, the soldiers and “airmen” of this militia force are vital facets that have helped shape the dramatic history our nation, with valiant efforts.

While the Air National Guard was assembled in the 20th century with increased technological and organizational innovations, the Army National Guard made its debut on Dec. 13, 1636 (the National Guard birthday), when the threemonth-old militia was assembled by the general court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony for their very first drill in Salem, Massachusetts.

Since that December day in 1636, the National Guard has been an active part in any conflict or war of our nation. It wasn’t until post-World War II that the National Guard’s aviation units assembled officially, to become the Air National Guard. Certain aviation units were active in World War I, however, they were not deemed their actual title until later.

In 1916, these units once referred to as “the militia” earned their title as the National Guard– initiating almost 400 years of ser-

vice to the nation’s community and state, defending the United States’ every move.

From 1961 to 1962, the National Guard risked their lives for US freedom, battling through the Cold War by sending both soldiers and airmen to fight in Korea, during the Berlin Crisis. Respectively, throughout the Vietnam War, almost 9,000 militia forces were sent to Vietnam, and about 23,000 forces were called up for active duty.

Though the National Guard has been active in every battle pursuit since the 1600s, other significant moments in history include Operation Desert Storm in 1991 (over 75,000 National Guard forces), responses in the 1990s for Haiti and especially Iraq. The National Guard has since been called in for peace-making attempts in various countries– initiating positive responses throughout the nation.

Since the terrorist attacks in New York City on Sept.11, 2001, the National Guard has carried a new meaning for defense of our nation.While rescue and recovery were two vital components of this mission, the National Guard was also there to protect, secure and ease our nation back to being comfortable. The National Guard has been placed

in airport security checkpoints and various facilities to ensure a smooth process of security for all.

More recent events proved the tenacity and poised heroism of the National Guard, as they continue to defend our country through the war on terrorism, following the tragic acts of 9-11 in 2011.

Not only have Guardmembers been called up for security purposes, they have also been de-

ployed to fight for our nation on these accounts. Since the Korean War, the terrorist movement has engaged and deployed more members of the National Guard than ever.

The National Guard may be called in a variety of instances to protect, serve or secure our nation.

Their heroic and consistent efforts have not only helped mold America for what it is today, they have also proved the strength and boldness of our nation as one.

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The City’s memo claimed that local media outlets “misrepresented” a letter sent to Urban Commons earlier this year as a notice of the company risking default on its lease. The memo stated that this was not the case and that the City sent a request for written updates on the issues such as the condition of the paint found on hull, funnel and top of the house area, replacements of expansion joints, side-shell repairs, the removal of lifeboats and other items.

Aside from physical repairs to the ship, the City also requested annual audited financial reports for 2018 and evidence of a Base Maintenance and Replacement Plan (BMRP) fund account.

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development firm responded to the letter on Oct. 22, saying that it would address the most crucial issues highlighted in the City’s monthly inspection reports by providing a construction bid of $4.8 million for side-shell repair and lifeboat removal.

Urban Commons also stated that it had temporarily stopped trading Eagle Hospitality Trust stock on Oct. 24 because of concerns from investors following initial media reports, according to the Nov. 4 memo.

Eagle Hospitality is a real estate investment trust in charge of collecting private-investor funds to maintain the Queen Mary and the development of Queen Mary Island, a City proposed project that would provide entertainment on the grounds around the historic ship. This action had a “significant impact” on the stock’s value, according to the memo. As of press time, the stock price of Eagle Hospitality Trust stood at 0.46 cents per share on the Singapore Exchange Limited market.

On Oct. 25 it stood at 0.55 cents.

The development firm also included a draft copy of the BMRP fund account and an audited consolidated financial statement for 2018.

The 2018 summary shows that although the auditor is concerned

with cash flow, liquidity and overall debt load, there has been a 67% increase in revenue-generating activity including special events, attractions, food and hospitality in or around the lease grounds. Revenue grew from about $36 million in 2015 to over $60 million in 2019.

The City is currently reviewing the financial reports and will meet with Urban Commons once it is completed.

The City currently hires a third-party engineer to conduct monthly inspections of the ship.

According to the City, there are still issues on the ship that require additional review. A peer review is set to be completed sometime this month.

“The City values the continued progress Urban Commons has made to improve the structural integrity of the Queen Mary on behalf of Long Beach residents and visitors,” the memo reads.

Monthly meetings between the City and the development firm are planned to take place.

The Signal Tribune reached out to Johnny Vallejo, Long Beach Business Operations manager, for further comment on the matter, but was unsuccessful by press time.

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He explained the reductions in daily staffing are temporary and will be in place until the fire department is able to hire a sufficient number of ambulance operators, which is expected to occur in January 2020.

Acting City Manager Tom Modica said the City will be reviewing various options for meeting appropriate staffing levels.

“We don’t like to be in this situation,” Modica said. “We always want to have full staffing whenever possible. It does happen in an organization our size, and, in this case, it’s just a small, limited pool that can do that job. So, we will be taking this seriously and trying to plan those academies so that this doesn’t happen in the future.”

AB 1482 In response to Assembly Bill 1482, the council voted 8-0 to request that the city attorney draft an urgency ordinance, for review at the Nov. 12, 2019 city council meeting, to prohibit no-fault notices and no-fault evictions through Dec. 31, 2019.

Ninth District Councilmember Rex Richardson explained that AB 1482, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Oct. 8, will primarily focus on four areas, beginning in January 2020.

“Number one, it puts a cap on annual rent increases,” Richardson said. “It limits evictions without cause in the state of California. It offers relocation assistance or rent waivers in certain no-fault cases. It sets noticing requirements to ensure tenants are communicated with throughout the whole process, and it sunsets in the year 2030.”

Richardson said that, although the law is well intended, it has created a significant policy gap that has placed residents at risk.

“The time between when the bill was approved by the

legislature and the day the bill goes into law creates an unintended incentive for landlords to get ahead of this law […] by raising rents [in] sort of a flurry- a frenzy- of increased rents or 60-day notices,” Richardson said.

Body-worn cameras The council voted to authorize the acting city manager to execute documents necessary to amend a contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc., of Scottsdale, Arizona, for the purchase of body-worn camera equipment, accessories, software, support and digital-video storage, to increase the annual amount by $772,728, with a 10% contingency in the amount of $77,273, for a total amount not to exceed $850,001, and extend the term for an additional year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the city manager.

The vote also authorized a one-time purchase of bodyworn camera equipment and accessories in the amount of $605,694, with a 10% contingency of $60,569, for a total not to exceed amount of $666,264.

Police Chief Robert Luna said his department has undergone several trials of such equipment, one of which was not successful.

“The current one that we have, as far as we can see, is working out well for us,” Luna told the council members. “Currently, we have 250 body-worn cameras deployed, between two patrol divisionsnorth and south. The proposal in front of you today would increase that to 675 bodyworn cameras, which would cover about 80% of our sworn personnel.”

The council approved the motion by a 7-0 vote.

The Long Beach City Council meets at 5pm on Tuesdays, with the exception of the last Tuesday of the month, in council chambers in the civic center plaza, 411 W. Ocean Blvd.

Long Beach man gets 4 years for possession of child porn City News Service Southern California Local News

A Long Beach man was sentenced Monday to four years in federal prison for downloading thousands of images of child pornography, including many depicting toddlers and minors under the age of 12.

Christopher Strinden, 58, was also ordered by U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner to pay a special assessment of $5,000 and serve lifetime supervised release, according to Assistant U.S. Attor-

ney Jeffrey Chemerinsky.

A Dec. 9 restitution hearing was also scheduled during the closed sentencing hearing in Los Angeles federal court.

Strinden pleaded guilty to possessing more than 17,000 images he obtained from a now-defunct website called Playpen, which was operating on the dark web.

He was charged in September 2018 with three federal counts of possession of child pornography.

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cities in America, founded in 1630 by Puritan settlers from England, and has a lot of famous locals like William Blaxton, Daniel Webster, Ben Franklin, Sam Adams, Tom Yawkey, Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg.

I dove into the city’s storied past and looked up some funky facts and found: The Fig Newton is named after the Boston suburb of Newton; The largest art heist in history occurred in Boston when 13 items worth about $300 million were stolen from the Gardner Museum–– the crooks got in by dressing up as cops; Red Sox have patented the shade of Fenway Green and don’t even think about using it; During the Boston Tea Party, protesters dumped more than 92,000 pounds of tea into Boston Harbor and George Washington wasn’t too happy about it; In the 19th century, it was supposedly illegal to take a bath in Boston without a prescription; In 1919, a tank holding 2.3 million gallons of molasses exploded, sending a 15-foot wave through the streets and killing 21 people.

Did you ever see the movie “This is Spinal Tap?” After a concert was canceled, the arrogant cavalier manager tells the band members, “No big deal, Boston’s not much of a college town.” Classic line. In reality, “there are a total of 52 institutions of higher education in the defined region, including four junior colleges, 15 colleges that primarily grant baccalaureate and master’s degrees, eight research universities and 22 special-focus institutions.” I had the good fortune to walk around both Harvard and MIT. I felt smarter and very academic just by being there, especially when we walked into a lecture hall at Harvard. I felt like I needed an argyle sweater vest and loafers, or at least a pair of khakis, to really be a part of it.

It was my days with the Long Beach Marathon that finally got me to Boston that first time. We had rented a booth at the Boston Marathon Expo to promote our event and we also signed up to volunteer at the finish line for the race. (It would probably be the closest I would get to ever running it.) I went back not long after that with another buddy to volunteer again and spend more time as a tourist. We got to explore the city on foot, and one cold, gray morning we walked across the Charles River and got to see the Ivy League crew teams training. Later we caught trains to Somerville and Cambridge and wandered from sight to sight. We also took the train to Salem to look for witches. We learned a lot about them but didn’t see any, so I settled for getting a witch and moon tattoo. It just seemed like the right thing to do.

The day after volunteering for the marathon we rented bikes, took a train as far we could get to Hopkinton to find the official starting line and rode the whole Boston Marathon course back.

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felt a real part of that tradition. I could almost hear the girls from Wellesley College cheering us on. And to have a more authentic experience, I actually had to walk my bike up Heartbreak Hill, so I felt at one with all the runners who had done the same thing the day before.

In April of 2013, I was sitting at my desk following the marathon’s progress online when there was announcement that two bombs had exploded near the finish line. Then I saw the footage and the carnage that followed. I told Alissa that we were going back the next year to volunteer no matter what.

And so, we did.

We were accepted in the volunteer lottery to pass out food at the finish line. The day before the race, we spent some time wandering around the photo ops at the marathon’s finish line at 665 Boylston St. trying to imagine the unthinkable horror as participants finished the race. The official memorial had been set up in the Boston Public Library and we saw the shoes, medals, and other belongings left behind as well as hundreds of messages from runners and spectators. Out near the finish line we saw the flags and banners from the previous year still hanging from the church. It was a solemn time.

The next day we were ready to cheer everyone in and celebrate the city. Some of our volunteer team members looked at us funny and asked, “You flew all the way from California to do this?”

Absolutely.

Throughout the event there was a palpable sense of city pride and Boston Strong! I still apply to be a volunteer every year for the marathon just to keep a connection to the event and the city.

Alissa and I walked the Freedom Trail together, seeing all the historic spots and carrying a list of the “Best of” making stops at taverns and bakeries. All the modern buildings disappeared as I imagined the colonists walking around doing their daily things. We strolled around in the cemeteries that dot the city and got to pay our respects to John Hancock. We could imagine the clickity-clack of horseshoes along the cobblestones, and we caught the hustle and bustle in the financial district.

We saw all the old things like Old Corner Book Store, Old South Meeting House, Old North Church, and the Old State House.

I got to salute Colonel Shaw and the proud 54th Massachusetts regiment in the Boston Common.

I thought of the great Irish migration to Boston in the 1840s. We went to Cheers, of course, and the Bell in Hand Tavern (around since 1795) and the Union Oyster House (oldest restaurant in Boston).

And please, don’t be offended, but I cheer enthusiastically for the Red Sox when I go there. I made the pilgrimage to Fenway Park three times and the Green Monster greeted me like an old friend each time.

At the Red Sox game in 2014, I shed a private tear when Augustana’s “Boston” played over the stadium’s PA system. The song made me feel even more bonded with city that was still healing after the bombing. Alissa and I were all-in with the locals singing Sweet Caroline during the seventh-inning stretch. We had a great time and laughed in disbelief at the vendor walking the aisles selling “Chowdah” during the game. It seemed as normal to everyone else as Dodgers Dogs are to us. We even saw a kosher vending machine at the stadium.

I was afraid to mention the name Bill Buckner to anyone.

And be honest, didn’t you cheer when the Red Sox won the world series for the first time in 86 years? No more Curse of the Bambino. I certainly did and loved watching it all over again in the romantic-comedy movie “Fever Pitch” with Jimmy Fallon.

I think it might be hard to put my finger on just one reason why I immediately became such a fan of the city. Maybe it was just being a tourist in a new place; maybe it was me being older and appreciating the history and getting to be up close to it; or maybe it was being around new people, their accents, comparing the east coast to west coast; maybe it was the smells of the North End mixed with the Atlantic Ocean air; maybe it was imagining those old wooden ships in the Boston Harbor and the whole maritime lifestyle; maybe it was the sense of angst from taxation without representation and people yelling “Revolution is imminent!” on State Street.

I am eager to go back and walk the streets again and be immersed in that history. I want to visit our American cousins from the other coast, and be the grinning tourist who receives an extra special greeting from a local when I ask, “How’s it going?”

“Go [explicit] yourself!”

It’s a wicked good town.

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would be subjected to these restrictions.

Washington’s action followed a check by the Sentinel on the treatment of blacks by Long Beach police as well as the policy of Long Beach hotels and restaurants in regard to service for black individuals. Leopold Wilder, executive secretary of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and David Olmstead of the Long Beach Convention Bureau, were questioned, as well as local black residents. Wilder stated he did not know that arrangements were being made, if any, to accommodate black delegates. He also admitted, when asked about the policy of local hotels and restaurants on serving blacks, “at present it’s discriminatory.” (Los Angeles Sentinel Oct. 16, 1947).

Long Beach African Americans who were questioned told Washington they did not know of any hotels that admitted blacks, that there were no black hotels, and that only a few rooming houses were available to colored visitors.

The previous year, the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) had decided not to hold their convention in Long Beach because they could not get any guarantees that there would be no discrimination against black delegates in Long Beach hotels and restaurants.

“Negro voters are sick and tired of promises for the by and by, and absolutely no consideration in the here and now,” Washington said.

“Instead of being told, ‘Vote for us, and we’ll pass legislation against discrimination,’ we want to see the political parties make non-discrimination a condition which must be guaranteed by any city bidding for the national convention.” (Los Angeles Sentinel Oct. 23, 1947).

In response to Wash-

ington’s telegram, James Roosevelt questioned Clyde Doyle who once represented the Long Beach district (1945 though 1947) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Roosevelt was assured by Doyle there would be no discrimination against blacks on the part of Long Beach hotels and restaurants.

Washington later had this to say about Doyle when Doyle was running for reelection in 1948: “Clyde Doyle, who loves to hear himself touted as a liberal, but who joined with the Klan-minded residents of Compton and Long Beach in an effort to keep Negroes out of war housing in that area is not one to vote for.” (Los Angeles Sentinel Oct. 28, 1948).

Despite Washington’s sentiments, Doyle was reelected to Congress and served continuously from Jan. 3, 1949, until his death on March 14, 1963.

Long Beach did not get selected to host the 1948 Democratic National convention. Was it because of the Sentinel’s concerns, or was it the reason given by David Olmstead? Olmstead told the Press Telegram (Nov. 26, 1947) that Long Beach needed at least another 800 or 1,000 hotel rooms to host such a large contingent. Philadelphia was later chosen as the site.

Nine years later, Long Beach and other Californian African Americans were allowed in hotels and motels, stores and restaurants thanks to the 1959 Unruh Civil Rights Act state law which prohibited the refusal of service to anyone in the public place because of race, creed or color.

This is just one of the topics discussed in my forthcoming book: A History of African Americans in Long Beach.

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An altar made to honor the Awaida family who was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver

he didn’t turn, he just kept going straight.”

A Bixby Knolls resident who did not want to disclose her name said, “I’m just heartbroken, it’s so sad, they must’ve been just walking home from trick-or-treating.

Every year a lot of people come to the area for trick-or-treating, it’s a safe area.”

All three family members were transported to the hospital. Joseph Awaida, 30, died shortly after being struck by the SUV, his son Omar Awaida, 3, died Saturday and Raihan Dakhil, 32, the mother, died Sunday after being taken off life support.

The driver of the SUV, Carlo Adrian Navarro, 20, from Long Beach, was detained at the scene and later arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter. He was jailed on $100,000 bail and later released after posting bond at 9:42pm Friday, Nov. 1, according to the Sheriff’s Inmate Information Center. [See similar story on page 20] On Tuesday, Navarro was re-arrested by Long Beach po-

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lice in connection with an earlier crime, and was being held on $500,000 bail, according to the sheriff’s department.

Two fundraisers have been organized on GoFundMe and LaunchGood to help the family.

Over $228,835 has been raised on GoFundMe with over 4,100 donors and 11,200 shares throughout social media and online, according to the fundraising website.

The LaunchGood fundraiser has raised $174,154 from about 3,235 donors.

The Awaida family is part of the local Muslim community and own Joe’s Auto Center in Long Beach. The GoFundMe post says the fund is for “medical, funeral and other financial burdens the family will have to endure as a result of this tragedy.” An update posted later said, “In response to the overwhelming generosity this campaign is receiving, the family intends to use any excess funds (beyond the above stated scope) towards a lasting legacy project (Sadaqa Jariya), to be determined in the near future. Thank you again for your support.”

A public candlelight vigil was held at 6pm Thursday at Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Ave.

Sports Fest will feature competitions, athletic feats

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Athletes will soon descend upon the Long Beach Convention Center to compete as the Legion Sports Fest arrives downtown.

The two-day fitness festival will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10. It will feature athletic contests, such as powerlifting, a kickboxing/Muay Thai tournament, armwrestling and more.

The event will also feature FALLOUT2, a Functional Fitness competition with over 100 competitors. The contest will include both individual and team-only events.

A portion of the proceeds from FALLOUT2 will be donated to the Challenged Athlete Foundation, an organization that helps individuals with physical challenges afford specialized equipment.

Along with athletic competitions, the event will feature other activities for attendees.

“We worked tirelessly to create the ultimate fitness weekend for the fast-growing Long Beach fitness community. We’re proud to open doors next week to an amazing variety of fitness sports, entertainment, seminars, exhibitors, celebrities and more. Everyone involved is going to have a blast,” Ted Johanson, partner of Legion Sports Festival, said in a press release.

The event will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center at 300 E Ocean Blvd. Day one will take place between the hours of 9am to 5pm, and day two will be between 9am and 7pm.

For more information and ticket prices visit legionsportsfest.com

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he United States “Mariners” are the dedicated men and women of our nation who are designated to help move passengers, goods and cargo between regions within the United States and to outside nations.

The Mariners are a part of the United States Merchant Marine (USMM), which is the fleet of U.S. Merchant vessels that facilitate the distribution and transportation of imports and exports during peace time and war time.

During peace time, transporting cargo and passengers is an important responsibility; during war time, the USMM acts as an auxiliary to the Navy, providing troops, supplies and a variety of necessities to the military. This service is also activated during national emergencies.

Though the Mariners do not partake in combat, they play a large role in protecting and facilitating vital cargo.

These U.S. Mariners are facilitated by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Transportation and the U.S. Maritime Administration (USMA).

In addition, a Mariner’s duty involves the world-wide waterway operation of maintaining and controlling a plethora of vessels including, but not limited to: tugboats, towboats, ferries, dredges, excursion vessels, and deepsea merchant ships. According to the USMA, they ensure that their Mariners also regulate: shipbuilding and repairs, water and land transportation efforts, adequate ports and appropriate reservations for ship-space during a national emergency.

According to the USMA, the USMM have played important roles in national conflicts since 1775, including their large impact in World War II, contributing to the U.S. victory.

The USMM Corps was founded on March 15, 1938, overseen by President John F. Kennedy’s father, Joseph P. Kennedy, and were initially trained on government ships, before President Franklin D. Roosevelt recognized the important role the Mariners could play in World War II; Roosevelt then ordered mass amounts of liberty ships and established the U.S. Maritime service in the same year.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt stated: “[Mariners] have written one of its most brilliant chapters. They have delivered the goods when and where needed in every theater of operations and across every ocean in the biggest, the most difficult and dangerous job ever undertaken. As time goes on, there will be greater public understanding of our merchant’s fleet record during this war [World War II].”

Prior to World War II, there were 55,000 trained Mariners, yet after the U.S. Maritime Service began accepting Mariners as young as age 16 (in preparation for war), the numbers skyrocketed to 215,000, including retired sailors and the physically impaired, who were still able to assist with the operations of regulating imports, exports and cargo.

On September 27, 1942, a large act of heroism took place on the Liberty Ship during the war. The ship came into contact with a German raider ship and was compromised to fight back.

Aboard the Liberty, an engine cadet fired final shots, wrecking and sinking the German vessel. However, 40 other Mariners, including the young cadet, were killed by shrapnel, sinking the casualties and the Liberty.

In relation to the war efforts by the USMM, General Douglas MacArthur said, “I hold no other branch in higher esteem than the Merchant Marine.”

Furthermore, to train Mariners in preparation for the war and further service as a Mariner, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) was

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born in the 1940s; in 1943, the campus was dedicated to President Roosevelt.

Graduation from this academy was, and still is, as honorable as a graduation from the Coast Guard Academy, or West Point.

Currently, the U.S. Maritime service of World War II only exists now through these Maritime Academies.

Thousands of Mariners continue to be trained all across the nation, whether employed by the government or the USMMA, to assist in the valiant efforts of transport at sea.

Fun Fact:

Actor Clint Walker was a Merchant Marine stationed out of Long Beach during WWII.

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“Heave Ho, My Lads”

Verse: Give us the oil, give us the gas, Give us the shells, give us the guns.

We’ll be the ones to see them through.

Give us the tanks, give us the planes.

Give us the parts, give us a ship. Give us a hip hoo-ray! And we’ll be on our way.

Chorus: Heave Ho! My Lads, Heave Ho! It’s a long, long way to go. It’s a long, long pull with our hatches full, Braving the wind, braving the sea, Fighting the treacherous foe; Heave Ho! My lads, Heave Ho! Let the sea roll high or low, We can cross any ocean, sail any river. Give us the goods and we’ll deliver, Damn the submarine! We’re the men of the Merchant Marine!

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EYE ON CRIME CRIMES REPORTED BY THE SIGNAL HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT Thursday, October 31 7:39am, Burglary, 2600 block Myrtle Ave. 8:50am, Trespassing, 2700 block E. PCH (suspect arrested) Friday, November 1 1:31am, Possessing paraphernalia, 2700 block Cherry Ave. (suspect arrested) Saturday, November 2 11:03am, Grand theft money, labor, property over $400, 2400 block Cherry Ave. (suspect arrested) 11:52am, Burglary 2100 block E. 21st St. 9:40pm, DUI, Orange Ave./Hill St. (suspect arrested) Sunday, November 3 1:23pm, Identity theft, 2600 block Junipero Ave. 1:26pm, Grand theft – motor vehicle, 1800 block Temple Ave. 6:00pm, Forgery/possessing bad check, 2200 block E. Willow St. 9:24pm, Grand theft – motor vehicle, 1800 block Junipero Ave. Monday, November 4 Battery, 2000 block Alamitos Ave. 7:38pm, Auto burglary, 2200 block Molino Ave. 11:06pm, Burglary, retail merchandise less then $950; 3 misdemeanor warrants, 900 block E. 33rd St. (suspect arrested) Tuesday, November 5 10:14am, Stolen vehicle – recovered, 2600 block E. 19th St. 10:58am, Grand theft – motor vehicle, 900 block E. Willow St. 12:13pm, Identity theft, 3200 block Grant St. 3;47pm, Auto burglary, 2400 block Brayton Ave. Wednesday, November 6 7:33AM, Auto burglary, 1000 block E. 32nd St. 7:46am, Auto burglary, 2600 block Cherry Ave. 8:08am, Grand theft, 1000 block E. 32nd St. 1:15pm, Stolen vehicle – recovered, 1600 block E. Willow St. 2:06pm, Grand theft, 2700 block Walnut Ave. TST6087 / 2019 253531 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. MIKE AND MARGO TAX SERVICE, 2424 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804, 2. MIKE AND MARGO TAX SERVICES, P.O. Box 4312, Long Beach, CA 90804. Registrant: EQUANIMOUS

DESIGNS, INC., 2424 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Patrick Russell, President. 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 September 19, 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: October 18, 25 & November 1, 8, 2019.

TST6088 / 2019 254897 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: NEX AUTO LLC, 2103 E. Harding St., Long Beach, CA 90805. Registrant: NEX AUTO LLC, 2103 E. Harding St., Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Tara Keak, CEO. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name.

The registrant began using this fictitious business name in September, 2019. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on September 20, 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: October 18, 25 & November 1, 8, 2019.

TST6097 / Case No. 19LBCP00376 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, GOVERNOR GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN COURTHOUSE, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 PETITION OF: SIDNEY VAI GONZALEZ. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: SIDNEY VAI GONZALEZ has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: SIDNEY VAI GONZALEZ to Proposed Name: SIDNEY VAI LOUIE. 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: December 3, 2019; Time: 8:30A M; Dept. 26. 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 October 25 & November 1, 8, 15, 2019 ___//ss//___

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Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated October 17, 2019 TST6098 / 2019 282246 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: AFFICIALS THE LABEL 941 E. 19th St., Long Beach, CA 90806. Registrant: TRACY NAN, 3906 Hathaway Ave. 672, Long Beach, CA 90815. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Tracy Nan. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in August, 2019. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on October 24, 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: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

TST6099 / Case No. 19LBCP00389 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, GOVERNOR GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN COURTHOUSE, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 PETITION OF: OLIVER DOMENIQUE POBLANO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: OLIVER DOMENIQUE POBLANO by his mother, ERIKA RODRIGUEZ has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: OLIVER DOMENIQUE POBLANO to Proposed Name: DOMENIQUE JOSE RODRIGUEZ. 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: December 5, 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 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ___//ss//___ Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated October 24, 2019 TST6100 / Case No. 19TRCP00329 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TORRANCE COURTHOUSE, 825 MAPLE AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90503 PETITION OF: WILFRIDO FERRER TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: WILFRIDO FERRER has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: WILFRIDO FERRER to Proposed Name: WILFRIDO CERVANTES. 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: December 20, 2019; Time: 8:30A M; Dept. B. 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 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ___//ss//___ Dierdre Hill, Judge of the Superior Court Dated October 24, 2019 TST6101 / Case No. 19TRCP00329 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TORRANCE COURTHOUSE, 825 MAPLE AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90503 PETITION OF: ROGELIO FLORES CABALLERO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: ROGELIO FLORES CABALLERO has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ROGELIO FLORES CABALLERO to Proposed Name: ROGELIO CABALLERO FLORES. 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.

TST6106/Order No: 6417 Auto Lien Sale

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Signal Hill, California, will conduct a public workshop at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, to consider the following: PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF A PROPOSED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (WCF) PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF A PROPOSED 83’ TALL WCF WITH ENHANCED TREATMENT TO RESEMBLE A PALM TREE AND OTHER RELATED EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT 1320 E. HILL STREET, SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL AT A FUTURE DATE Applicant: Dayna Aguirre, agent of Sequoia Development Services (on behalf of Verizon Wireless) Property Owner: VIG ENTERPRISES LLC Recommendations: Receive public comment and provide direction for a future public hearing.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to attend this public workshop to present written information, express their opinions, or otherwise present evidence on the above matter. You are encouraged to participate at the workshop to ensure that the applicant has the opportunity to respond to comments prior to finalizing the plans for the public hearing. A public hearing will be scheduled after the workshop and a separate notice will be sent regarding the public hearing.

THE FILE and associated documents for the proposed project 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, in the Community Development Department of City Hall located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California 90755.

FURTHER INFORMATION can be obtained by contacting Ryan Agbayani, Assistant Planner, by calling (562) 989-7341 or emailing ragbayani@cityofsignalhill.org.

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November 8, 2019 NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: December 6, 2019; Time: 8:30A M; Dept. B. 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 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ___//ss//___ Dierdre Hill, Judge of the Superior Court Dated October 24, 2019 TST6102 Notice of Public Lien Sale Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act Code, Section #21700, the undersigned will be sold by public auction at: Storco Self Storage, 3050 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, County of Los Angeles, State of California. Auction date of: November 18th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Terms of sale: Cash sale, all sales are final and purchased at buyers own risk. No guarantees or warranty of any sale are promised by seller. Storco Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Facility owner or its representatives has the right to bid on any and all units or stop sale at any time. Name of auctioneer: KE Auction Services. The following units are scheduled for sale: Unit # & Customer Name: Unit # A080/ Angela Ndegwa – Unit #B118/Brenda Godinez - Unit #B143/Jeanette Norman – Unit #B165/Lue Mary Hicks– Unit #: C207/Alejandro Toussier – Unit #E118/ Michael Hensley. Unit(s) contents may include but are not limited to: Electronics, furniture, appliances, garage items, toys, clothing, sporting goods, tools, automotive and miscellaneous household goods, unless otherwise stated. Publish Dates: 11/01/2019 & 11/08/2019.

TST6103 / Case No. 19CMCP00174 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: ROSA MARIA NUNEZ TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: ROSA MARIA NUNEZ has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ROSA MARIA NUNEZ to Proposed Name: MARIA JOSE MONSERRAT NUNEZ. 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: January 7, 2020; 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 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ___//ss//___ Maurice A. Leiter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated October 22, 2019 TST6111 / 2019 285173 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. LONG BEACH BUSINESS JOURNAL, 2. SOUTH COAST PUBLISHING, INC., 2599 E. 28th Street, Suite 212, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: SOUTH COAST PUBLISHING, INC., 2599 E. 28th Street, Suite 212, Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: George Economides. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in September, 1988. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on October 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: November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

TST6113 / Case No. 19LBCP00171 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, 200 WEST COMPTON BLVD., COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220 PETITION OF Jacqueline Mitchell TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: JACQUELINE MITCHELL has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing her name as follows: Present Name: ELEANOR JACQUELINE MITCHELL to Proposed Name: JACQUELINE MITCHELL 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: December 19, 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 November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 ___//ss//___ Gary Y. Tanaka, Judge of the Superior Court Dated October 31, 2019 TST6114 / Case No. 19CMCP00181 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, 200 WEST COMPTON BLVD., COMPTON, CA 90220 PETITION OF: Carlos Lorenzo Juarez Garcia TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: CARLOS LORENZO JUAREZ GARCIA has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name: CARLOS LORENZO JUAREZ GARCIA to Proposed Name: CARLOS LORENZO JUAREZ 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear be-

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NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 7, 2020, Time: 8:30A M; Dept. A, 9th Floor. 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 November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 ___//ss//___ Gary Y. Tanaka, Judge of the Superior Court Dated October 31, 2019 TST6115 / Case No. 19LBCP00180 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, 200 WEST COMPTON BLVD., COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220 PETITION OF Crus Palacios Jr. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioners: CRUS PALACIOS JR. has

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing his name as follows: Present Name CRUS PALACIOS JR to Proposed Name: CRUZ PALACIOS JR 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: January 2, 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 November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 ___//ss//___ Maurice A. Leiter, Judge of the Superior Court Dated November 1, 2019

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND CEQA EXEMPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Signal Hill, California, 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: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 19-03 LISTING BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICE CENTER (SHIPPING, PRINTING, COPYING, MAILBOX RENTAL, AND SUPPLIES) AS A PERMITTED USE IN SECTION 20.40.040 USE CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE TOWN CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-1) Property Owner: PL SIGNAL HILL LP Applicant: Joe Bergin, THE UPS STORE 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 EXEMPT from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)3 of Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed change may have a significant effect on the environment.

The recommended new use will not impact the standards and regulations within the Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, no further environmental review under CEQA is required.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Signal Hill City Council shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) budget.

The City has been informed that its preliminary CDBG funding estimate for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year allocation is approximately $60,754. These funds can be used for a variety of purposes, including property acquisition, public services, and housing rehabilitation. However, in order to use CDBG funds for any of these eligible activities, it must be shown that the activity will: 1) directly benefit low and/ or moderate income persons; 2) help to eliminate slum and blight conditions; or 3) address an urgent need.

Not more than 20 percent of the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year allocation, or approximately $12,150, can be allocated for public services.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and express opinion on the above items. Written comments may be submitted at the hearing or to the staff of the Department of Community Services.

Further information concerning the CDBG program may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Community Services Department, 1800 E. Hill Street, Signal Hill, California, or by telephone at (562) 989-7330.

Aly Mancini Community Services Director

ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS are reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council at Public Hearings. A separate notice will be published prior to the City Council Public Hearing.

Posted at City Hall, the Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on November 8, 2019.

FURTHER INFORMATION on this item may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Community Development Department located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, or by emailing Ryan Agbayani, Assistant Planner, at ragbayani@cityofsignalhill.org or calling at (562) 989-7341.

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TST6108 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND CEQA EXEMPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Signal Hill, California, 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 19-10 A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 77 SQUARE-FOOT SECOND-STORY ADDITION FOR A MASTER BATHROOM EXPANSION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY TWO-STORY DWELLING AT 2300 PROMONTORY DRIVE Applicant: Renan Listi Agent: Jerry Moreno, Jr. Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval.

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SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW for any residential second-story addition is approved by the Planning Commission at a public hearing.

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

THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 Class 1(e) for Existing Facilities, of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. 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.

FURTHER INFORMATION and associated documents for the proposed project 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, please contact Ryan Agbayani, Assistant Planner, via email at ragbayani@cityofsignalhill.org or by calling at (562) 989-7341.

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The Festival of Flight at the Long Beach Airport on Saturday, Nov. 2 featured multiple stationary displays of different aircrafts.

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Long Beach Airport’s Festival of Flight celebrates local aviation Kristen Naeem Staff Writer

Local police departments, nonprofit organizations, flight schools and plane enthusiasts gathered on the Long Beach Airport (LGB) tarmac to engage with the community for LBG’s annual Festival of Flight on Saturday, Nov. 2.

The Long Beach Police Department and Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department invited guests to sit inside search and rescue helicopters used by the departments. Private helicopter operators also sold aerial tours over downtown Long Beach to attendees.

The non-profit organization, SafeLaunch, founded a decade ago by retired Navy Commander

Ron Cuff, participated in the Festival of Flight for the third time this year.

SafeLaunch uses aeronautical events to bring awareness to underage addiction and drug use.

The organization has participated in 47 events so far in the states of California, Arizona and Massachusetts by speaking to parents and children about the dangers of substance abuse.

To spread awareness among youth, SafeLaunch created its Flights Above Addiction program. The program invites groups of student artists to visit regional airports for an interactive science lesson on addiction. Students are then asked to paint representations of their dreams for the future on the sides of an airplane.

For the Festival of Flight, Cuff brought a painted single engine plane decorated with streamers bearing the names of young people who died as a result of drug addiction.

Cuff’s plane serves as a reminder of the approximately 200 Americans who die from drug overdose each day.

“There are 200 young people memorialized on my plane and that represents one day’s worth of overdose deaths in the United States,” Cuff told the Signal Tribune. “It’s like a 737 crashing everyday. We’re just trying to bring awareness to what’s going on.”

The Long Beach based flight school, Aces Aviation, also brought a booth and a single engine plane from 1941 to display.

Aces Aviation encouraged community members at the festival to try flying lessons at its school.

“Normally we encourage [students], before they start training, to come in and do a demo flight,” Aces Aviation employee Sam Raymond said. “Which is just a one hour short flight […], to see if they’re really interested in it and then carry on from there.”

Aces Aviation trains student pilots for certifications ranging from the initial private pilot’s license to the commercial pilot’s license required of professional pilots.

Besides working as a flight school, Aces Aviation also rents aircraft for pilots to use 24 hours a day.

The festival featured numer-

ous displays of both small single engine planes as well as massive multi engine aircraft.

Multi engine aircrafts that were displayed included passenger, police and military vessels. Two of the multi-engine planes, a C-17 Globemaster and KC-10 Extender, were manufactured in Long Beach. Both are military planes, with the C-17 Globemaster being used for transport and the KC-10 Extender for refueling.

Music for the event was provided by the bands California Feetwarmers, The Satin Dollz and Knyght Ryder.

Food was available for purchase from the food trucks Sun of a Bun, Chancho’s Tacos and more.

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