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PAGING DR. FRISCHER YEARBOOK Wishing Downey a healthy and prosperous New Year. Words to heed Looking back entering 2021 at 2020 Thank you for your support in 2020. -The Downey Patriot staff SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 2 Trujillo Mayor pleads with residents criticized for plea to stay home Friday 69˚ ■ With hospitals stretched beyond their limits, Saturday 66˚ bargain Downey Mayor Claudia M. Frometa is pleading ■ The Downey council for residents to shelter at Sunday 65˚ member and deputy home. district attorney is accused of offering a murder DOWNEY – Downey Mayor suspect 7 years in prison Claudia M. Frometa is urging ON THIS DAY as part of a plea deal. residents to help stop the spread of Covid-19 by spending the New DECEMBER 31 Year’s Day holiday at home. 1857: By Eric Pierce On Wednesday, Mayor Britain’s Queen Victoria decided to Editor Frometa invited physicians make Ottawa the capital of Canada. Dr. James T. Lee of Kaiser DOWNEY – Mario Trujillo, Permanente Downey Medical 1862: Downey’s newest-elected city Center and Dr. Yasmeen Shaw President Abraham Lincoln signed council member who works as a of PIH Health Hospital Downey, an act admitting West Virginia to the deputy district attorney, is being along with incoming Fire Chief Union. criticized for allegedly offering a Dan Hurlock, to a video taping at plea deal of seven years in prison the city’s Emergency Operations to a gang member accused of Center. 1907: helping to kill another man in a The short video will be The first New Year’s Eve celebration was held in New York’s Times Square. case of mistaken identity. released in time for New Year’s Rudy Dominguez, 24, was Eve as a call to Downey’s 113,000 Dr. James T. Lee of Kaiser Permanente, Downey Mayor Claudia M. Frometa, incoming Downey Fire Chief charged with murder for the residents to rethink their holiday Dan Hurlock, and Dr. Yasmeen Shaw of PIH Health Hospital Downey tape a video message pleading with 1944: fatal shooting of 26-year-old weekend plans. residents to celebrate New Year’s at home. Hungary declared war on Nazi Fernando Rojo in South Los With a background in Germany. Angeles in 2016. Although he did emergency management and not pull the trigger, authorities residents is to only celebrate 1946: disaster response, Mayor with members of your immediate said Dominguez drove the vehicle Frometa, who has worked President Harry S. Truman officially in a drive-by shooting that killed family this New Year’s Eve “if in healthcare for the last 15 you want to celebrate with your proclaimed the end of hostilities in Rojo, who was mistaken for years, is pleading with Downey World War II. another gang member. extended family and friends in residents to stay home and the years to come.” Dominguez faced a maximum avoid gatherings to help stop the 1955: sentence of life in prison unrelenting spike in infection “Downey, this year without a General Motors became the first U.S. without parole. FOX-11 obtained doubt has been the most trying and hospitalizations crippling corporation to make more than $1 transcripts from a Dec. 15 court year for all,” Mayor Frometa area hospitals, including billion in a single year. proceeding in which it’s alleged Downey. said. “There will be better days ahead, I promise you. With the that Trujillo offered Dominguez a From Dec. 9 to Dec. 26, daily plea deal that consisted of seven vaccine here and vaccinations 1974: hospitalizations increased by underway, we will be turning the years in prison. 674%. Private U.S. citizens were allowed to corner soon. buy and own gold for the first time in The offer was later declared In LA County, there is one invalid at a subsequent hearing. “In the meantime, each one more than 40 years. death every 10 minutes due to of us holds the key to helping Rojo’s family members, Covid-19. our healthcare heroes. Our 1993: however, were outraged that Fire Chief Hurlock indicated hospitals are the lighthouses Entertainer Barbra Streisand performed such a plea deal was offered in in the weeks following in our communities and here in her first paid concert in 22 years, singing the first place. Thanksgiving, there was an Downey, we are fortunate to have Downey police officers began receiving Covid-19 vaccinations this to a sellout crowd at the MGM Grand “We were blindsided by it increase in 911 ambulance calls three hospitals, two of which week. From left: Sgt. Raul Salazar, Sgt. Maria Villegas and Sgt. Ed Garden in Las Vegas. first of all, we never even heard of over 110%; and these were for are 911 receiving hospitals with Kelly. (Photo courtesy PIH Health) of anything,” the victim’s Covid-19 related patients. emergency departments. We 1999: sister-in-law, Amy Rojo, told Dr. Shaw, from PIH Downey, count on them and our physicians surpassing 10,000 Covid-19 Wednesday. FOX-11 of Trujilo’s plea offer. Russian president Boris Yeltsin resigned wants the community to know and nursing staff to help us heal deaths. As of Tuesday, a total of “From what we knew, it was a from office, leaving Prime Minister this virus is affecting young our bodies when we have broken As of Wednesday, the virus 78,022 frontline healthcare Vladimir Putin as acting president. preliminary hearing, them trying and old. She has had patients as bones, or cancer, strokes or heart has killed 116 Downey residents workers at acute care hospitals to get everything together, then young as 30 years of age and in attacks. and infected 11,343. have received their first doses all of a sudden, it’s kind of like, 2006: relatively good health succumb “But now they are on the of the vaccine. About 57% of the ‘Oh, there’s a 7-year plea on the At PIH Downey, 126 people to the virus. brink, overwhelmed with Pfizer allocation, (not including The death toll for Americans killed in table.’ Nobody even spoke to us. are currently hospitalized with “Please do your part and stay Covid-19 patients. Let’s not the doses received this week), the Iraq war reached 3,000. How is it that our loved one is Covid-19. Another 238 are home,” she said. contribute to this crisis and the has been used. worth seven years?” hospitalized at PIH’s Whittier Dr. Lee, a vascular surgeon, continued surge. Please avoid campus. With the Moderna vaccine, 2019: Trujillo, who was elected to indicated the medical and gatherings and crowds this which arrived on Dec. 21, a total the Downey City Council last Kaiser Permanente Downey The World Health Organization was nursing staff is exhausted and holiday weekend. We will see of 1,398 EMTs and paramedics month, delayed retirement to Medical Center does not release informed of cases of pneumonia with they need the community’s help better days in 2021.” were already vaccinated, and by work alongside new L.A. County the number of people it is an unknown cause, detected in Wuhan, to stop the continuing spike that the end of the weekend, 3,189 China. This later turned out to be district attorney George Gascón treating for Covid-19 but did say is pushing all medical centers to doses had been administered COVID-19. who also was elected last month. Downey Stats its hospital is at capacity. the brink. to staff and residents at skilled A spokesperson for Gascón Los Angeles County surpassed Downey police officers began Dr. Lee’s advice to Downey nursing facilities. told the L.A. Times that no plea a grim milestone Wednesday, receiving Covid-19 vaccinations Birthdays deal was offered. Prolific actor Anthony Hopkins (83), In a statement to The Downey actor Ben Kingsley (77), “Batman Patriot, Trujillo said he couldn’t Forever” actor Val Kilmer (61), novelist comment on the specifics of the Nicholas Sparks (55), New Kids on the case. Downey’s Rachel Spinosa will play Block singer Joey McIntyre (48), pop singer Psy (43) and Olympic gymnast “Thank you for this Gabby Douglas (25). opportunity to address the rumors and accusations circulating in the media regarding Deaths an alleged ‘backdoor’ plea deal basketball at LPU James Avery, the actor best known in an open case currently being for portraying Uncle Phil in “The Fresh prosecuted by the Hardcore Prince of Bel-Air,” died on this day in Gang Division of my employer By Mark Fetter 2012 following complications from open heart surgery. He was 68. the District Attorney’s office of Contributor Los Angeles County,” Trujillo’s Rock and roll star Rickey Nelson was statement read. “I am not able to DOWNEY – Downey High School standout basketball player killed on this day in 1985 in an airplane comment about the specifics of Rachel Spinosa has signed a letter of intent to play at Life Pacific crash. Nelson was flying to a New Year’s any case with pending criminal University in San Dimas. Eve performance when the Douglas and legal investigations. DC-3 went down outside De Kalb, Texas. LPU is an NAIA school and competes in the Golden State Athletic Nelson was 45. “These attacks against my Conference against such schools as Hope International University professionalism, ethics and and Vanguard. Baseball hall of famer Roberto Clemente died in an airplane crash on integrity are reminiscent of the Coach Harris said Spinosa is “an exceptional all-around basketball various false narratives that this day in 1972. Clemente was traveling player with no weaknesses.” She started every game for Downey as to Nicaragua to help the victims of an were made against me during a freshman and helped lead the Lady Vikings to the C.I.F. Division earthquake when the cargo plane he my campaign for Downey City 2 A Finals before missing her sophomore year due to a serious knee was riding in crashed into the ocean. Council. injury. He was 38. “I recognize that public Spinosa returned for her junior season and was selected to the scrutiny comes with the territory All-San Gabriel Valley League Team. of being a public servant and an “Life Pacific is not just getting a great basketball player, they Holidays elected official. Still I continue are getting an amazing young woman who is a leader on and off the Today is National Make Up Your to be steadfast in my oath and court,” said Coach Harris. Spinosa is involved in ASB leadership at Mind Day, a day “for all those people obligation to the residents Downey and holds a 4.3 Grade Point Average. who have a hard time making up their of Downey to make sure all minds.” It urges participants to “make LPU head basketball coach Richard Salgado said he is happy to dreams but to also motivate them to make an impact once they families are safe and healthy, a decision today and follow through have Spinosa join the Warrior family. Salgado’s passion is “to build graduate from Life Pacific.” our community is protected with it.” and our small business owners leaders out of his student-athletes so that they are prepared for their Interestingly, former Lady Viking standout Surie Camacho signed Also celebrated today, not are supported. Simultaneously careers and lives after basketball.” to play at Hope International University two years ago. It would be coincidentally, is National Champagne I will continue to represent the Further, Salgado “hopes to use basketball and coaching as a way awesome to watch these two former Doty Knights play against each Day. People of the State of California to inspire the next generation of athletes to not only achieve their other in collegiate league play. in pursuing Justice for ALL.” 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 A Look Back at 2020

By Alex Dominguez Four months after a controversial won its second straight CIF Rudometkin, 59, died of a heart - Four Los Angeles County ribbon cutting to unveil its new Staff Writer decision for a coffee shop to be championship. attack. probation officers - LaCour kindergarten playground. built on the property, the Rives Downey firefighters treated 7 Warren tops Downey 2-1 in a Harrison, Claudette Reynolds, State Sen. Bob Archuleta - who Mansion once again was listed on people at a preschool after Delta rivalry girls’ soccer showdown. Maria Asuzena Guerrero and represents Downey in the State January the market for $2.9 million. Karnesha Marshall - are found Flight 89 dumped fuel over parts In a controversial move, Downey Senate - is named to the “Hall not guilty on charges that they Community members remember Price, Ward, and Williams of southeast L.A. County on voted to roll back public speaking of Shame” by Courage California unlawfully used pepper spray and mourn Harold Tseklenis, an Elementary Schools were named its approach to LAX during an time at their meetings from five for a voting record “most closely against teenage girls housed at outspoken advocate for art and California Distinguished Schools. emergency landing. None of the minutes, to three. While never aligned with the corporate Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. culture in Downey. Downey resident Barbara injuries were serious. explicitly said, the changes are lobbyists and campaign Six single mothers were chosen contributors that exploit Downey Rose Float Association’s Norbut and her women’s 55- City Council votes to crack down widely believed to be in direct by Downey Soroptimist to receive Californians.” 2020 Tournament of Roses plus volleyball team, Yadayada, on abandoned shopping carts reaction to Armando Herman financial scholarships to help entry “On the Wings of Hope” took home the gold medal in with the Cart Containment Plan, who frequents the dais with A fire destroyed the former them make college graduation a is awarded the founders trophy, the top division of the 2019 aimed at deterring cart theft boisterous and often explicit Imperial Fitness gym. The fire reality. The award covered costs which is presented to “most Huntsman World Senior Games while also adding additional outbursts. was knocked down by Downey of books, tuition, transportation outstanding float built and in St. George, Utah, competing repercussions for store owners Downey is given a failing firefighters with assistance from to classes, and child care. decorated by volunteers from a amongst 35 teams over a span who do not monitor their carts. grade by the American Lung L.A. County and Santa Fe Springs community or organization.” of four days. Yadayada also Downey High School’s Musical Association for its efforts -- or A Shared Scooter program got firefighters. competed in the top division of its first test run in Downtown Tyler D’Shaun Martin Brand, 23, Theatre Department presented lack thereof -- to curb tobacco Two benches honoring the the 50-plus age bracket, taking Downey. is arrested and charged with the Beauty and the Beast at the use in the community. contributions of North American silver. murder of his 6-year-old godson. Downey Theatre. Frederick Lopez Jr., 28 of Lewis Elementary School Aviation workers were dedicated The Downey Symphonic Society was featured in an episode of outside the Columbia Memorial Logan Chidester popped the Rockview Family Farms unveiled Downey, was sentenced to 120 celebrates Beethoven’s 250th Nickelodeon’s “The Substitute.” Space Center. question to longtime girlfriend a new logo. months in federal prison for birthday with a concert and and pizza-dieheart Couple Downey band New American take committing four armed robberies Stay Gallery presented “____ by The campaign of presidential festivities. Bonnie Shilling with a surprise a final bow, performing their last of GameStop video game stores women”, an interactive group candidate Tom Steyer held a tree marriage proposal at Downey Downey High School’s show ever at the Stay Gallery. in Los Angeles and Orange exhibition featuring the works of planting event in the city. Pizza Company. varsity cheerleading team counties that resulted in the Melissa Arevalo, Luna Esparza, Kaiser Permanente Downey Risher Mortuary’s Greg and theft of more than $132,000 in Marianna Flores and Josie Medical Center awards $50,000 Barbara Welch were honored merchandise and cash. Marlyn. The exhibit represented grant to Lynwood School District with the Unsung Hero Award the infinite possibilities women to help students graduate from by Cristina Garcia at a #Pride58 February can achieve. college. Assembly District Gala. Resident Steven Gomez, 11, is featured in The Downey High School girls’ Daniel Koeppe, 16, was also Paul Arvis Misikei, 22, and Snickers commercial which aired wrestling team won their second recognized for his efforts in Sakaopo Atanasio Folau, 21, during Super Bowl Sunday. consecutive San Gabriel Valley helping the homeless. were sentenced to 15 years to League Wrestling Championship. life in prison for their role in Downey Unified School District Continued on page 4 a home invasion robbery in is named a Character Counts Carpenter Elementary School’s Downey in which the victim, Jim exemplary school district. Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.) held a

we fall.” become is the person you decide Mark Twain: “The secret of to be.” Paging Dr. Frischer... getting ahead is getting started.” Attributed to Oscar Wilde: “Be Rob Siltanen: “The people yourself. Everyone else is already who are crazy enough to think taken.” By Dr. Alan Frischer they can change the world are the Unknown: “A bad attitude is ones who actually do.” like a flat tire; you can’t go any- 2020 has divisive presidential election. And John Wooden: “Things work where until you change it.” been far from a yet…here we are. We are resilient. out best for those who make the Stephen Covey: “I am not a “normal” year. We adapt to circumstances, find best of how things work out.” product of my circumstances. I We have been ways to cope, and move forward. Misattributed to Socrates: am a product of my decisions.” faced with a However, these are indeed times “The secret of change is to focus Roy T. Bennett: “Believe in once-in-a-cen- that require plenty of inspiration, all of your energy, not on fighting yourself. You are braver than you tury pandemic, so perhaps some of my favorite the old, but on building the new.” think, more talented than you devastating fires, quotes will strike a chord! Albert Einstein: “Try not to know, and capable of more than earthquakes, Maya Angelou: “If you don’t become a man of success, but you imagine.” recession, and a particularly like something, change it. If you rather a man of value.” Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss can’t change it, change your at- Geisel): “Be who you are and say titude.” Misattributed to Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. what you feel, because those who Vince Lombardi: “It’s not Excellence, then, is not an act, but mind don’t matter and those who whether you get knocked down, a habit.” matter don’t mind.” it’s whether you get up.” Napoleon Hill: “If you cannot I wish for all of us a year of Misattributed to Winston do great things, do small things in health, love, happiness, inspira- Churchill: “The pessimist sees a great way.” tion, and an abundance of growth! difficulty in every opportunity. Dr. Alan Frischer is former chief of The optimist sees opportunity in Attributed to Eleanor Roos- staff and former chief of medicine at every difficulty.” evelt: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Downey Regional Medical Center. Malhotra & Malhotra Attorneys Misattributed to Confucius: Write to him in care of this news- Serving the community for 36 years “Our greatest glory is not in never Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The paper at 8301 E. Florence Ave., Suite falling, but in rising every time only person you are destined to 100, Downey, CA 90240. DIVORCE | CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT | BANKRUPTCY | TRUSTS/WILLS | CONSERVATORSHIPS | PROBATE back in Call us for a FREE initial appointment Eva Juarez Malhotra Krishna Malhotra business Se Habla Espanol

(562) 806-9400 • (800) 811-8881 7847 E. Florence Avenue, Suite 111, Downey, CA 90240 Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 3 4 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 A Look Back at 2020 Continued from page 2 technically sound victory of his transaction as part of the 2020- winning journalist Fabiola After several reports of of Downey’s annual fundraisers young career. 21 budget. Kramsky. The networking event inappropriate behavior at events and community events are put was designed for professional sponsored by the California into question. After nearly eight years, a jury The Downey City Council revised During a DUSD Board meeting, women of all ages who are Contract Cities Association, found Jade Harris guilty of and amended cost estimates Board member Martha Sodetani LA County Department of Public looking to advance their careers Assemblymember Cristina killing two women and a man at for Measure S, addressing a made comments against the Health declares a stay at home while helping other women Garcia introduced legislation a Downey business. $2 million shortfall. Several Houston Astros Baseball club. order to help curb the spread of advance theirs. that will “provide accountability projects under Measure S had “Our Victory with Honor COVID-19. Downey mixed martial artist and transparency of taxpayer been expanded, which the [program] for our sports fields, Downey Sister Cities enjoyed a Jonathan O’Neill brought dollars that flow to associations Kaiser Permanente contributed city said would be covered it just teaches our children from fun night with a group of visitors home the IFS Welterweight of local agencies or districts.” $1 million to 10 leading public using the proceeds from a the beginning about Character from Ensenada, Mexico. Efrain Championship Belt in Anaheim Contract Cities came under health organizations and future unspecified real estate Counts...“When it comes to Kantel, director of international in the most decisive and scrutiny in May 2019 after a fist- collaborated with the CDC cheating… if our students were affairs for Baja, California, fight between two city officials Foundation to strengthen the involved in something like treated everyone to sweets from left one person unconscious. United States’ public health In Memory of that, it just wouldn’t fly on Mexico. infrastructure and response our fields.” The Astros were Downey real estate broker Steve More than 1,300 runners and systems to stop the spread of Stanley C. Fuller Sr. disciplined by Major League Roberson was awarded Century walkers participated in the COVID-19. Baseball for stealing pitchers’ 21’s Quality Service Pinnacle Downey TLC 5K, raising money December 22, 1927 - December 2, 2020 signs, including in 2017 when Producer Award in recognition Downey Unified announces for the TLC Family Resource December 2nd marked the they won the World Series. of his ongoing commitment to that school campuses will Center in Downey. service. close for at least two weeks passing of Stanley C. Fuller Sr. at 92 Dr. Sammy Saab of Downey in response to concerns over was named Chief of Transplant The Downey High School Thirst years of age. Stan had and enjoyed the spread of COVID-19.The Hepatology at UCLA’s Ronald Project Club, a student-led a full life, and we celebrate his March District establishes a pick-up Reagan Medical Center. organization whose aim is to Downey saw no change in its lunch program for meals to be passing with renewed confidence bring safe drinking water to Assemblymember Cristina representation in Sacramento consumed off-site by students. that he went to be with his family communities around the world Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) and Washington, D.C. where it is not available, hosted Government buildings begin and friends in heaven. proposed two legislative ideas Congresswoman Lucille Roybal- a “Walk for Water” event on to close and / or operate by Stan was born on a farm in which came from Downey. Allard, Assemblymember campus. The organization asked appointment only with safety The first bill idea came from Cristina Garcia and L.A. County Bakersfield, CA, and he and his residents to walk around the measures. Downey Theatre Amado Castillo and his cohort Supervisor Janice Hahn were all stadium track, simulating the cancels or postpones its calendar family moved to Bell, CA when he of student advocates attending easily re-elected. miles that individuals have to up until May 11. Youth Sports was seven. He lived in Downey, CA at the same residence UCLA, which would require Los Angeles County called a walk to get water in resource- also begin to suspend games and every UC, CSU, and private since 1954. He is the last living member of his seven siblings. state of emergency over the scarce areas. The event hoped practices. Meanwhile, the city university to have access to rape He is survived by his five children, three of which still live coronavirus. Downey Mayor to raise funds to install fresh urged residents to stop hoarding kits on or very near campus. Blanca Pacheco urged residents water wells in impoverished food and toilet paper. in Downey. Stanley Fuller II, Cheryl Wilson, Terry Rigby, Ted The second, by Downey High to remain vigilant and protect communities around the world. Fuller and Michelle Fuller. He had 9 Grandchildren and 11 student Sade Neri, would provide Steven Knott and Jeremy themselves from potential support to high school students Wilfrido Rodriguez of Downey Anthony Alvarez, both of Great Grandchildren and 1 Great, Great Grandchild. He is also scams taking advantage of the by increasing mental health and Ruben Gutierrez of Montebello, pleaded guilty to survived by many Nephews and Nieces. heightened fear over COVID-19. and peer support services on Huntington Beach were each the murder of Downey Police Stan was in the United States Navy for eight years. During high school campuses. Both State Sen. Bob Archuleta was sentenced to a year in county jail Officer and Marine veteran Ricky his later years, he enjoyed talking about his experiences while concepts were submitted via named Legislator of the Year and placed on formal probation Galvez and multiple charges in the Navy during the Korean War and the Philippine Conflict. Garcia’s There Ought to Be A Law for 2019 by the California State for five years for falsifying arising from a seven-victim Contest, which she runs every Commanders Veterans Council. documents and providing crime spree between September Stan was a long-time member of the Long Beach Model year. The award is given in recognition fraudulent engineering services 17 and November 18, 2015 in the T Club. He was regularly active with the club, enjoying for leadership and efforts on for more than seven years. cities of South Gate, Montebello, Downey Fire Department behalf of California’s veterans, Bellflower, Paramount and comradery of fellow members and still owns a 1927 Model launched new, hands-free Tensions heightened in Downey active duty military, reserves, Downey. T 2-door. He really enjoyed his days at the clubs’ monthly Autopulse CPR equipment. after a decontamination tent and the California National The technology allows first was spotted outside of Kaiser Downey’s two animal shelters meetings and the monthly “Model T Garage”. In his younger Guard. years, he enjoyed fishing, and camping in the High Sierras. He responders to free up more Permanente Medical Center. The asked pet owners to stop hands to administer other life- Downey Unified and the U,S hospital said that the tents had surrendering their pets as and part of his family-built dune buggies and loved going to saving treatment, while also Army partnered for Military been deployed as part of a drill, operations were scaled back due Pismo Beach and Glamis. making transport easier. Career Week, letting students and reiterated that they were to the coronavirus. explore and discuss potential prepared to protect patients and He loved his retirement life since he retired at 62 from Clark Downey Fire Department Downey’s first handful of careers in the military after high staff should COVID-19 testing be Forklift after 25 years. Captain Robert Grounds retired COVID-19 cases are confirmed. school. warranted. after 32 years of service to the Stan, in his full life never met a stranger and could out-talk Downey Unified School District city. A team from St. Pius X - St. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced just about anybody he met. announced that campuses will Matthias Academy comprised that California public health The “FLEW Empower Hour” - be closed through May 5. His body was cremated. His ashes will rest at his son’s of faculty, parents and alumni, officials had determined that held at Los Amigos Golf Course residence until hopefully, next spring, his children will host and led by Principal Veronica gatherings of more than 250 Event Center - honored several Zozaya ran the L.A. Marathon people should be postponed or Continued on page 7 a memorial service at sea. His ashes will be scattered at sea women including Judge Lucy in support of the Los Angeles canceled across the state until when the virus hopefully has subsided, which will allow more Armendáriz, Blanca Pacheco, Catholic Education Foundation. at least the end of March due to and three time Emmy Award friends and family to attend his memorial service. the spread of COVID-19. Many Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 Opinion The Downey Patriot | 5 Beware George Gascón

By Chandra Bozelko criteria of rationality and practicality of a given system.” All carceral The new District Attorney can institute one change that would At his swearing in ceremony, Los Angeles District Attorney George complications flow from the fact that the entire system is flawed, not change the trial dynamic. LA County District Attorneys could inform Gascón announced he would eliminate cash bail for certain offenses, just the man or woman who gets elected. sentencing bodies of what the proposed plea bargain was. Knowing not seek the death penalty and not charge children as adults. He also Because the public is so used to a system that advertises itself exactly how much of a discount a defendant deserved in the state’s promised to undo sentencing enhancements retroactively. as adversarial but is, in truth, overbalanced in favor of one side, eyes may cause sentence lengths to drop. Right now, sentencing it’s hard to imagine what a world with disempowered prosecutors judges can’t know the proposed plea, a practice that must benefit the Beware the progressive prosecutor like Gascón. He’s not the government otherwise prosecutors would have stopped it. answer to all of mass incarceration’s problems. The hope for reform looks like. It includes jury instructions that openly offer the option lies in reducing the power he used for these changes, not celebrating of jury nullification: fact-finders return a not guilty verdict even It’s disingenuous to seek between five and 20 years when a it when it’s used in agreeable ways. when a finding of guilt is supported by the evidence if the acquittal defendant’s initial offer was just probation. That’s what happened to would better serve interests of justice; right now courts don’t me. I don’t know if the judge would have sentenced me to an effective Just recently progressive prosecutors have banded together have to disclose the option but they can. Serious consequences sentence of nine years if he knew the state’s attorney demonstrated throughout California to create the policies that only they can for professional malfeasance would work too, including removing that probation was appropriate through his plea offer. implement.The movement to elect more of them has taken hold in sovereign immunity for prosecutors so they’re civilly liable for their Of course, drawing down prosecutorial power would end up a number of jurisdictions, moreso during the pandemic when public misdeeds. health interests favored smart decarceration. It’s motivated by the preventing the good use of discretion. But evening out the power in recognition that prosecutors control the process; they have more The best and most complete way to level the playing field is to the adversarial system would create a bigger, more wholesale change power than judges. Their decisions to proceed with charges aren’t eliminate plea bargaining thus requiring prosecutors to prove every where defendants and constituents alike wouldn’t look to the grace reviewable and disciplinary forces rarely act on them when they case they bring. The trial penalty — the probability that a defendant of one person to get justice. That’s the problem of the progressive engage in misconduct. will receive a longer sentence if he tests the state’s case with a trial prosecutor. Benevolent or not, he’s still king of the system. — provides prosecutors with much of their power. In 2013, Human It’s essential to remember that these changes might not even There’s a difference between discretion and power. Power is the Rights Watch reported that federal prosecutors leveraged mandatory ability to do something and discretion is the choice to do it. realize; Gascón’s revolution is a bit of a mirage. Dozens of “line minimum sentences over federal drug defendants to extract guilty prosecutors” who may not share his values and vision do most of the Indeed, the accountability for sworn law enforcement agents pleas from them. work. They’re the ones who made the calls on most of the 303,363 who kill civilians depends on prosecutorial discretion. From 2005 to Jettisoning the plea bargain is an extreme solution — 90% of cases that appeared in Los Angeles County in 2019; they’ll resist June 2019, 122 agents have been arrested for murder or manslaughter defendants accept these agreements and plead guilty. Bronx County, losing that autonomy. for deaths they caused from an on-duty shooting. That’s for about New York, tried it at the height of penal populism in the 1990’s with 1,000 officer-involved shootings per year. The Breonna Taylor case When a similar elimination of cash bail was headed to New the expectation that judges would dole out longer sentences. Instead, York state in 2020, one assistant district attorney trained lower tier exemplified one way of using that discretion: keeping evidence from judges became more lenient, plea bargaining dropped only 11%, and grand jurors so as to keep Louisville police officers from being charged prosecutors on how to circumvent the new rules. The pandemic’s the dismissal rate —and the backlog — both increased by more effect on court proceedings prevents us from knowing how many even with homicide. The Attorney General exercised his discretion in not than 20%. Any vacation from these agreements likely wouldn’t last. presenting evidence. Alternatively, San Francisco District Attorney tried this, much less how many succeeded. They may try the same Indeed, in the few jurisdictions that experimented with removing in Los Angeles. Sabotage lurks in the offices of many progressive Chesa Boudin’s choice to charge the officer who killed Keita O’Neill plea bargaining as an option to resolve a case, all reversed their bans. in 2017 with manslaughter is an exercise of the same discretion. prosecutors. Discretion is the direction but power is the hinge. It can swing where Gascón can’t undo sovereign immunity — even though it’s Gascón’s goals are laudable and he has the cojones to implement it likes. entirely a judicial construct. Besides, making these lawyers them, but the imbalance and rot in the system remains the same answerable in civil court assumes that harmful tactics by prosecutors after his announcement. In fact, it might even be stronger. The problem with Gascón’s actions is that they only reinforce the are all actionable; they’re not — that’s the problem. He can’t rewrite prosecutor as the most powerful person in the system. His are called jury instructions; that duty belongs to the Judicial Council. Chandra Bozelko is a journalist and founder of the Trusted Opinion Project. “reformist reforms” meaning they “subordinate its objectives to the

it creep onto the city council. A reinvented transit system. Here’s a pop quiz: if you wanted to ride the DowneyLink, do you know where your nearest bus stop is? Do you know the route you’d need to take to reach your destination? Do My 2021 wish list you know its hours of operation? What does it cost to ride? According to the DowneyLink website, bus service is offered via By Eric Pierce Washington, D.C., who think $600 is enough to pacify us regular folk. the north and south routes from 9 am to 2 pm, while the northwest, “Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you Life stands still for no one, so we trudge forward into 2021, perhaps northeast, southwest and southeast routes are available from 6-9 am believe that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take not with the same level of gumption and optimism than in years past, and again from 2-6:30 pm. responsibility for making it so.” but instead longing for the monotony of normalcy. Got it? These words from Noam Chomsky, the American linguist and Below is my wish list for 2021; it’s shorter than usual because, It would be great if DowneyLink had a mobile app with a real-time philosopher, are a perfect encapsulation of Downey, a perfectly fine really, who are we to demand frivolous things in the middle of a map of routes and stops, along with a mobile payment option. community already but a city that holds potential to do so much pandemic. Al-fresco dining. Let’s face it, we live in Southern California and better. An end to street sweeping citations. More people than ever tolerate ridiculously high taxes and real estate prices for one reason: The year 2020 was a punch to the gut, knocking us to the ground are working from home and L.A. County this week just extended its the weather. Sixty-nine degrees here feels cold. in March and whooping on us all spring and summer. And just as we stay-at-home order. It’s counterproductive and insensitive to issue started to regain our composure in the fall, here came 2020 again, citations to residents, who have enough to worry about without the The pandemic forced restaurants to adopt outdoor dining, knocking us to the canvas with a mean left hook. If 2020 was a boxing added stress of a street sweeping ticket. and while the circumstances were terrible, it’s actually a pleasant experience to eat under the sun (or the stars). I hope al-fresco dining match, the referee would be flailing his arms to stop the fight. Not everyone has the luxury of circular driveways and multi-car becomes a permanent part of Southern California culture even after It’s not a surprise Downey is one of Los Angeles County’s leaders garages. Housing in Downey is becoming more dense and vertical; the pandemic goes away, and I hope Downey can relax its rules enough in coronavirus cases. Firestone Boulevard is a parking lot. Malls and many of us live in apartments, condominiums and townhomes, where to facilitate this for willing restaurants. shopping centers are packed, restaurants continue to accommodate street parking is our only viable option. More dog parks. I’ve written about this before but Downey sorely customers who refuse to eat at home, and Downey Calvary Christian Less political ambition. If it seems like our City Council is more needs more open space for our canine companions to play. Church -- a small city unto itself -- pretends the virus doesn’t exist, politicized than ever, it’s because it is. A record amount of cash was thumbing its nose at health experts and extending a middle finger to raised in Downey’s last election, and more clear than ever which of Above all else, I hope 2021 brings us peace and healing. Happy the rest of us. our council members are Democrats and which are Republicans. New Year. It’s hard to blame the restaurants and small businesses. Those Local office is meant to be non-partisan. We’ve seen what partisan owners and their employees have families to feed and rent to pay, politics accomplishes on a national level and it’s disappointing to see and who’s going to help them? Certainly not our exalted leaders in

13) In 2021, global warming will be a. Exposed as a hoax. Office pool 2021 b. Embraced by the Biden administration. c. Known as “global cooling,” after the coldest, darkest winter on b. The Tampa Bay Bucs, after Tom Brady is ejected for cheating and a record. By Judge Andrew Napolitano substitute quarterback leads the team. d. Used as an excuse by congressional Democrats to raise taxes. c. The Kansas City Chiefs. 1) One year from now, the president of the United States will be d. The New Orleans Saints. 14) One year from today a. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. a. Pope Francis will be retired and living in a slum in Buenos Aires. b. Kamala Harris. 5) In 2021, the World Series will be won by b. Roman Catholic cardinals will have deposed Francis for heresy. c. Nancy Pelosi. a. The New York Yankees when DJ LeMahieu bats .500 in the postseason. c. Divorced and remarried Catholics will be permitted to receive the d. Donald Trump. b. The Boston Red Sox. Holy Eucharist. c. The Houston Astros, but the title will be revoked after another d. The Latin Mass will be offered in all churches in the west. 2) In February 2021, Donald Trump will cheating scandal. a. Be indicted for tax and bank fraud in New York. d. The Los Angeles Dodgers. 15) One year from today b. Have announced that he will remain in the White House until Jan. a. The debt of the federal government will have exceeded $33 trillion. 20, 2025. 6) In 2021, all NFL teams will b. The Federal Reserve will have caused another bubble due to c. Be living in Saudi Arabia and avoiding American warrants and a. Condone players kneeling during the National Anthem. artificially low interest rates. subpoenas. b. Lose popularity over the league’s efforts to address political and c. The federal government will renege on all its debts. d. Be reorganizing the Department of Justice. cultural issues. d. All Americans will be required to carry an ID card containing medical c. Again play before empty stadiums. information and proving a COVID vaccination. 3) By June 2021, Donald Trump will d. Play in packed stadiums. a. Have lost his Twitter and Facebook accounts. 16) In 2021, President Biden will b. Be divorced from Melania. 7) By the end of 2021, COVID-19 will be a. Start a war. c. Be reconciled with his former lawyer turned snitch Michael Cohen. a. Eradicated. b. Push for higher taxes. d. Be negotiating with Vladimir Putin to build Trump Tower Moscow. b. Exposed as a hoax. c. Push for carbon footprint monitoring. c. Take more lives than it did in 2020. d. Advocate for increasing the size of the Supreme Court. 4) In 2021, the Super Bowl will be won by d. No longer on the government’s radar. a. The New York Giants, in football history’s greatest comeback. 17) One year from today 8) By the end of 2021 a. We will finally know how wealthy Donald Trump is, or isn’t. a. The roaring economy will have returned. b. President Biden will have publicly forgotten his own name. b. A great depression will have ensued due to the national debt and c. Al Gore will have announced that he will challenge Biden in 2024. insane borrowing. d. The U.S. and the Islamic State group will have signed a peace treaty. c. Unemployment will be above 10%. d. Taxes will be higher than they were in 2020. 18) One year from today a. The U.S. will have socialized medicine. 9) By the end of 2021 b. Obamacare will be the norm for low-income and middle-class a. President Biden will have retired. health insurance needs. b. Former President Trump will be incarcerated. c. COVID will have been forgotten. c. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will be incarcerated. d. Roger Clemens will be in the baseball Hall of Fame. d. The U.S. will have more troops abroad than in 2020. 19) One year from today 10) In 2021, President Biden will a. More Americans will be working from home than were in 2019. a. Rejoin the Paris climate accords. b. Bill and Hillary Clinton will finally get a divorce. b. Rejoin the Iran nuclear deal. c. Biden will have removed all of Trump’s tariffs. c. Open America’s borders to all who wish to come here and cease d. Chris Christie will have announced he is seeking the 2024 Republican building Trump’s wall. presidential nomination. d. All of the above. 20) In the long run 11) In 2021, the Supreme Court will a. Everything the government has it has stolen. a. Reverse Roe v. Wade. b. Everything the government says is a lie. b. Rule that the right to carry arms outside the home is a fundamental c. That government is best which governs least. liberty. d. All of the above are true. c. Permit those injured by police to sue the police. d. Do none of the above. My choices are 1a, 2a, 3d, 4c, 5d, 6b, 7d, 8b, 9c, 10d, 11b, 12a, 13d, 14d, 15d, 16 all, 17a, 18d, 19a, 20d. 12) In 2021, Donald Trump will a. Host “Saturday Night Live.” Happy New Year. b. Form a partnership with Kanye West to buy a major Hollywood Judge Andrew Napolitano is the senior judicial analyst for Fox News. His studio. column is syndicated nationally. c. Go bankrupt, again. d. Compete with Fox News. 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

You can contact puzzle editor Stan- ley Newman at his e-mail address: [email protected]. Or write him at P.O. Box 69, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you’d like a reply. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 7 A Look Back at 2020 Continued from page 4 more severe COVID-19; The off their regularly scheduled agency in receivership because hands of Minneapolis police provide a learning environment ability of the hospital and health medical appointments and “(t) he problems at the district officers sparked a torrent of that is safer, more equitable and systems to handle surges; The operations due to COVID-19. . . . cannot be resolved by the protests across the nation with more inclusive. Members of Downey Girl Scout ability to develop therapeutics district board as currently demonstrators demanding an Troop #01173 that attend Our Downey crosses 250 cases as After a 30- year teaching career, to meet the demand; The ability constituted.” end to racist police departments Lady of Perpetual Help School the state prepares for a slow Warren High School teacher Guy for businesses, schools, and and greater respect for earn their Silver Award (the reopening. A three-year pay raise for Weeks retires. childcare facilities to support Black lives. In Downey, a highest award a Girl Scout can Downey Police Department physical distancing; and The St. Raymond Catholic Church demonstration on Brookshire Downey approved a temporary achieve as a Cadette). They was given the go ahead by City ability to determine when to starts offering drive-thru Avenue attracted more than outdoor dining program, came up with a project they Council. Under the new three- reinstitute certain measures, blessings, communion, and 100 protestors, many of whom allowing restaurants to utilize called “SEW ‘n LOVE,” where year agreement with the Downey such as the stay-at-home confessions. appeared to be high school adjacent outdoor areas for food they made handmade sewn Police Officers’ Association orders, if necessary. and college-aged. The access and drink service. pillowcases. Each pillowcase (DPOA) – which represents the Three-hundred families took road to City Hall was closed contained personal notes of A drive-up Covid-19 testing site sworn classifications of Police part in the Downey YMCA’s and police officers clad in riot Downey begins requiring masks hope for local orphans at Niños opened in Bellflower, the closest Officer and Police Sergeant, Healthy Kids Day drive-thru gear monitored the protest and non-contact temperature Latinos Unidos in Bellflower. testing site to Downey at that the across-the-board pay raise event. from a distance. Police officers checks to enter city buildings. The girls also made their project time. would see a 2% pay increase Kaiser Permanente Downey eventually closed Brookshire Hector Sosa was installed as sustainable, with other local effective in July this year, Residents Kandy, David, and Medical Center was awarded an and escorted the group as president of Gangs Out of troops volunteering to continue followed by another 2% raise in John Grzebyk decorated their ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog they marched on city streets. Downey. making pillowcases for the July next year, and another 1% van and cruised the Easter Hospital Safety Grade, a national Although the demonstration was orphanage. raise in July the following year. Downey’s Dia de los Muertos Bunny around town to help distinction recognizing Kaiser peaceful, nervous store owners Art Festival, originally slated for City Council begins discussions spread some Easter fun during Permanente Downey Medical A deadly hit-and-run crash boarded up windows in advance Nov. 1, is officially canceled due on a temporary moratorium on quarantine. Center’s achievements providing at the Paramount exit on the 5 of the protest. to COVID-19. tenant evictions in response safer health care. Freeway is caught on dashcam. A Kaiser Permanente comes to an A first look at a potential budget to the financial impact many white Fiat appeared to clip a red Downey surpasses 1,000 cases of agreement with its unionized As a precaution against the for fiscal year 2020-21 reflects a were feeling due to COVID-19. sedan and sent it spiraling off COVID-19. workers to ease some of the coronavirus, Downey closes its decrease of $19,317,616, or 7.39% The idea garners pushback from the freeway and slamming into major burdens they face on the parks for Mother’s Day. from the previous fiscal year. property owners who feared a tree. The man and woman who Deputy district attorney Mario frontlines of the coronavirus that such action would be taken were traveling in the red vehicle L.A. County Supervisor Janice Trujillo officially enters the city pandemic, including assistance After having been closed for a advantage of by renters. were killed and the Fiat took Hahn begins pushing for local council race. with child care and temporary month, Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier reopens with off from the scene. The suspect police departments to adopt Restaurants are forced to shelter, and extra leave for Linda Salomon Saldana, a civic limited hours. was arrested after independent new use-of-force policies that adapt to take-out service only. workers who are tested or leader and nonprofit director, news photographer Hector she said would reduce violent The Chamber of Commerce diagnosed with COVID-19. announced her candidacy for Warren High School junior Gerardo witnessed the crash and interactions between police encourages residents to support The measures provide support Downey School Board. Alyssa Talavera baked 200 followed him, while calling 911. officers and the public. local businesses who may be for 80,000 workers who are cookies for first responders and Police caught up to the suspect Downey High School football struggling during the pandemic. members of the Coalition of After a Twitter storm of alleged healthcare workers, personally near Florence Avenue and coach Jack Williams announced Kaiser Permanente Unions, delivering the cookies to four bullying, sexual misconduct, Downey City Council reluctantly Studebaker Road, about three in an Instagram post that including full-time, part-time facilities across Los Angeles. racism, and other inappropriate approves a new Verizon cell miles from the crash scene. football practices would resume and per-diem employees. behavior at DUSD high schools tower to be placed at the city’s the following Monday, June 22 Protestors take to Council The Annenberg Foundation causes Downey to trend, the public works maintenance yard. Brookfield Healthcare Center members’ private homes over donated 300 iPads to Rancho Los District promises to “Do better.” Verizon received a fair amount is listed as one of the over 250 frustrations with renters’ Amigos National Rehabilitation Downey establishes the Human Continued on page 8 of criticism from Council - skilled nursing facilities in protections during the Center to be used by COVID-19 Relations Council, made up of notably Alex Saab - who felt the California to have been impacted pandemic. City Council floats patients and their families. representatives from within the company had not been a good by COVID-19. More than half of an idea to take action against District to determine the steps partner to the city concerning its the facilities listed are within LA The class of 2020 graduates such demonstrations, however it that need to be taken to better previous towers. County. gains no traction. without a traditional in-person ceremony. Instead, the District Desert Reign Church pastor Alex Downey attorney Ricardo Perez City Council approved the sale presents two separate fireworks Bernard dies one week after purchased and coordinated of nearly nine acres of city- displays for all high schools. testing positive for COVID-19. with local businesses to have owned land, clearing the way He is Downey’s first publicly delivered 200 lunches to Downey for a potential new hotel in GRL Collective, a clothing brand identified coronavirus death. first responders. As a way to Downey. The deal also infuses that empowers women created contribute to the local economy, the city with a lump sum cash by Kristine Rodriguez, goes all lunch purchases were made at payment at a time when sales viral. April local small business restaurants. tax revenues are expected to PIH Health Hospital in Whittier decline sharply. Downey residents - including June notable fashion designer Johana begins offering drive-up Baby Evilio, only six weeks Hernández - begin making COVID-19 testing. old, is discharged from Kaiser Closed since March, Downey masks for healthcare workers Downey and Warren high Permanente Downey Medical City Hall reopens to the public on the frontlines of the fight schools are named among the Center after being treated for with safety measures - including against COVID-19. nation’s best high schools, COVID-19. He was the hospital’s required masks - in place. according to U.S. News & World youngest COVID-19 patient Downey receives an $18,000 treated at the time. The killing of unarmed Black grant from Los Angeles County Report. man George Floyd at the Supervisor Janice Hahn to The Downey City Council A report from Self Financial purchase senior meals for approved an agreement with estimates that 5,766 adults live seniors unable or unwilling to Kanopy, Inc., opening up alone in Downey, accounting for leave their homes during the over 30,000 independent and 6.6% of all adults in the city. pandemic. documentary films, specializing Downey Council approved a DUSD officially announces that in content of unique social 15-year extension of the services campuses will remain closed, and cultural value to library of the Southeast Area Animal and that students would finish cardholders. Control Authority (SEAACA). out the school year learning Downey resident and civic leader DUSD’s Dr. John Garcia is remotely at home. Lois Buchanan is named Woman named the Superintendent of Downey City Council voted to of the Year. She is chosen by the Year for Region 14 of the provide extra breathing room to Assemblymember Cristina Association of California School commercial tenants affected by Garcia to represent the state’s Administrators (ACSA). 58th Assembly District. Covid-19, while also setting an Robert Olvera, a volunteer coach expiration date for residential Downey’s City Council approved with the Downey Razorbacks rent flexibility.Council decided plans for a traffic signal to be youth football league, dies after to allow renters up to three installed outside of Warren High contracting COVID-19. months after the termination of School at the intersection of the local emergency to satisfy Paramount Boulevard and De California state Sen. Steven any outstanding rent. Tenants Palma Street. Bradford (D-Gardena) would have to notify their introduced legislation landlords in writing that they Gov. Gavin Newsom announces authorizing the Water were unable to pay the rent the closure of all beaches. Replenishment District of due to the effects of Covid-19. By month’s end, Downey Southern California (WRD) Commercial renters were has surpassed 200 cases of to take control of the Central eligible if the financial impact coronavirus. Basin Municipal Water District was a result of compliance with (Central Basin), which would local, state or federal health dissolve Central Basin’s board of directors and put the distressed guidelines. May Downey High School robotics Eric Pierce, community students launched a fundraising volunteer and longtime editor campaign to manufacture 1,500 of the Downey Patriot, officially face shields for local healthcare kicked off campaign season by workers. being the first to announce his CalMet put a temporary pause intent for city council. on recycling, with green waste PIH urges residents not to put and recyclables temporarily disposed of at the landfill after the coronavirus pandemic shut down recycling centers. All parks are closed on Easter Sunday to discourage large gatherings in wake of the coronavirus. With job losses mounting, Downey’s food banks see a surge in new families trying to obtain groceries. Downey’s first responders took to PIH to honor frontline medical workers with a drive-by siren salute. By mid month, Downey surpasses 100 deaths related to COVID-19. California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined six indicators that he said will lead to the reopening of society and the economy in California. The indicators include: The ability to monitor and protect communities through testing, contact tracing, isolating, and supporting those who are positive or exposed; The ability to prevent infection in people who are at risk for 8 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 A Look Back at 2020 Continued from page 7 the YMCA of Metropolitan Los 2020-21 school year will begin Councilman Rick Rodriguez diverse patient populations and After a two month delay due to Angeles. with full-distance learning. officially announces that he clinical specialties − to address COVID-19, city officials say that will not seek reelection, instead community needs under the construction on the updated Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard The Viking’s Boys’ Soccer The Rose Parade is officially opting to tend to his health. mentorship of a service learning library should be complete this releases a statement celebrating program started practicing on canceled for the first time since preceptor. month, with move-in slotted for the Supreme Court’s decision the field, although their season WWII. It’s a disappointing cap The filing deadline for Council October. to preserve DACA. “Today is remained uncertain. on an already tough year for the candidates expires, revealing Downey suspends all fare a happy and historic day for Downey Rose Float Association, nine candidates running for collection for DowneyLink and Resident Bonnie Bowater America and our Dreamers. With which has had to cancel most of three seats. They are: District Dial-a-Ride users. The move celebrated her 98th birthday the Supreme Court upholding July its major fundraisers. 1 - Mayor Blanca Pacheco and comes in hopes that it will with a special car parade put DACA, thousands of Dreamers Alexandria Contreras, District 3 assist riders who may have been together by her family, friends William Medina took over the can breathe a temporary sigh of After 31 years of answering calls, - Eric Pierce, Dalejuan Jackson- affected by the financial impacts and neighbors. leadership of Rotary Club for a relief.” Fire Communications Operator Peevy, and Catherine Alvarez, of COVID-19. PIH Health Hospital Downey second time. Lee Lindquist retired. Lee has and District 5 - Mario Trujillo, marked its 100th anniversary Progressive Candidate Marianna Pacheco, director of been a 911 dispatcher for the Lifelong Downey resident and Carrie Uva, Juan Martinez, and with a time capsule burial and Alexandria Contreras announces nursing at Downey Adult School, cities of Downey, Compton, Cerritos College alumnus and Arturo Gonzalez. drive-thru parade featuring first her bid to the council seat held announces her campaign for La Habra Heights, Lynwood, chairperson of the Cerritos responders. by Mayor Blanca Pacheco. Cathy BallonGodinez, a Cerritos College board. Montebello, Santa Fe Springs College Foundation Mazen community volunteer and Downey Councilman Sean Robert Cauley wins the first and Vernon since 1989. Nabulsi announced his candidacy Philanthropist and community lifetime Downey resident, Ashton was sworn in as ever Rancho Foundation Art for the Cerritos College Board of advocate Dr. Mary Stauffer Hundreds of residents lined announces her candidacy for president of Independent Cities Contest. The foundation held Trustees seat (Area 1). turned 103 years old. up and paraded in front of the School Board. Association. an art contest for artists from Downey Police Station in a Kaiser Permanente Downey 22 women accuse former coach 17-year-old game designer Rancho Los Amigos National Downey Mayor Blanca Pacheco show of support to officers. The Medical Center was one of 22 Randy Headley of assault. Lily Jane Nguyen shares her Rehabilitation Center, asking makes history, installed as parade was coordinated by Kandy Kaiser Permanente hospitals Headley owned and operated experience with Iskonsko Studio, them to submit a new work of president of the L.A. County Grzebyk and the Positively recognized among the “Best a silk screen printing business the team currently behind the art inspired by recent events division of League of California Downey Facebook group. Maternity Care Hospitals 2020” that did business as Logos Two, creation of upcoming point- and the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities, representing 86 cities in by Newsweek magazine. LA Clothing Company and and-click adventure game Ten staff members from various Downey Firefighters responded Los Angeles County. She is the Downey Sporting Goods. “Trouble Hunter Chronicles: Rancho departments voted on to nine fires between the hours Hoping to give local businesses first Downey official to lead the The Stolen Creed.” She and her the submissions. of 6 pm and 3 am during the an added advantage during the League of California Cities. Downtown adopts new name: team are hoping for a release Independence Day holiday. pandemic, Downey City Council District @ Downey. LaShawn Anderson, 50, pleaded The Columbia Memorial Space sometime next year. votes to close down one block guilty to money laundering Homegrown resident and Center hosts its annual Rocket Elizabeth “Bette” Heckert of Downey Avenue within the Downey City Council voted to charges stemming from a drug longtime realtor Carrie Uva Fever event virtually. The always celebrated her 90th birthday downtown area, opening it up reopen Downey Avenue between trafficking scheme inside a announced her intent to run for popular rocket launches are still with a car parade, including for outside dining opportunities. 2nd and 3rd Streets, after California state prison. The the city’s District 5 seat. included, with over 700 rocket members of Downey Fire previously closing the roadway kits being sent to kids all around Downey woman was a civilian Robert Thome, a renowned artist Republican attorney C. Antonio Department. for the benefit of businesses employee with the Los Angeles Delgado announces a longshot Southern California, a fraction of who founded the Art of Rancho The Downey Dolphins swim struggling with COVID-19 health County Sheriff’s Department bid at unseating incumbent which were able to be sent back Exhibit at Rancho Los Amigos team supported the Long Beach mandates. when she agreed to help a Lucille Roybal-Allard. to the museum for launch. National Rehabilitation Center, COVID-19 Virtual Swim, Paddle First Christian Church held a convicted murderer hide income passed away at the age of 65. Downey’s Assisteens, an Local leaders ask Congress to or Row to Hawaii this past groundbreaking ceremony for an made from selling drugs inside auxiliary unit of the Assistance invest at least $200 billion in the August. With the outdoor pool expansion of its FoodHelp food Centinela State Prison in 2017. Longtime Downey resident Jose K-12 public school system. Rodriguez announces that he League of Downey, completed at Downey High still closed, this bank. David Gafin, civic leader and nearly 300 cards saluting the challenge was swam in the Los will be running for Downey’s Former Downey Mayor Mario More than 400 cases of water former mayor, dies at 65 after a frontline healthcare workers at Alamitos Bay and Seal Beach. School Board. He is given the Guerra was appointed to the were collected by a group of battle with cancer. PIH Health Hospital, thanking The distance between Long endorsement of Tod Corrin, who Downey Cemetery Commission, Downey High School students them for their bravery and Beach and Honolulu is 2,558 Students and alumni gather announced that he would not be filling the vacancy left by the and alumni, which were dedication. The Assisteens miles. Together as a group with outside of the DUSD office seeking reelection. death of David Gafin. subsequently donated to first are comprised of high school master swim teams across the to demand end to sexual responders fighting the wildfires Veteran school board member D. students and work throughout Downey City Council agreed to nation, the Downey Dolphins harassment at Downey schools. in the state. The drive was Mark Morris announced his bid the year on community service a five-year extension of the I-5 completed this three times. spearheaded by 19-year-old DUSD proposes two scenarios for reelection. projects. Consortium Cities Joint Powers GreenPal - an uber-esque alumnus Andrew Carrieri. for the 2020-21 school year: a Authority (I-JPA) Agreement on Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard Downey’s Marcela Arrieta was lawn care service, launches in Regular Patriot contributor hybrid model and full-distance Tuesday. Established in 1990, the included language about aviation featured on Telemundo for Downey. Helen Hampton celebrated her learning. Meanwhile, it is made I-JPA – consisting of Downey, La fuel dumps in the fiscal year her new line of products that 96th birthday. clear that a five-day school week Mirada, Commerce, Buena Park, 2021 Transportation-HUD promote wellbeing. Arrieta is a will not happen when school Norwalk, and Santa Fe Springs Downey Soroptimsts, with help Appropriations bill and report. holistic and alternative medicine resumes. – works in partnership with September from Kaiser,award $5,000 in The provision requires the practitioner and owner of Caltrans, Metro, and the Federal medical scholarships to five Rio San Gabriel (RSG) Federal Aviation Administration Majestic Bliss Soaps, a company Longtime Downey residents Bill Highway Administration in recipients. Elementary School held a (FAA) to be more transparent that creates vegan-friendly and and Katie Hare celebrated their pursuit of capacity enhancement Mandated financial disclosures fundraiser by hosting a family about the details of recent fuel holistic self-care products. 60th wedding anniversary. Both options for the I-5 freeway while forms for council candidates dine out night at Jimmy Johns to dumps, and about the FAA’s fuel Bill and Katie are active civic Mayor Blanca Pacheco avoiding at-grade widening reveal that Mario Trujillo raised support Downey TLC and raised dump review process. leaders in Downey. participated in a multi-city that would have negative $135,526 in his campaign, $2,000 through the efforts of the The Cerritos Center for the motorcade to promote the adverse impacts on corridor After-school music and sports outraising all other candidates RSG parent community and the Performing Arts announces 2020 census. State Sen. Bob communities. classes offered by the Downey by nearly $100,000. RSG PTA. it will not present a 2020-21 Archuletta also stopped by, Foundation see a drop of 95%. While students, parents, School board candidates mostly Downey Symphony’s Board of season, citing uncertainty over taking the opportunity to wave Rapper Travis Scott caused a and teachers alike hope for a agree on issues during a virtual Directors elected Ryan Keene as the COVID-19 pandemic. to cars as they passed by. stir at the Speedee McDonalds return to campus sooner rather forum presented by the Downey President and Anthony Crespo location to take promotional The Cerritos College Foundation than later, Downey Unified Patriot and the Chamber of as Vice President for the 2020-21 photos for his collab with the announced Rachelle Elhessen Superintendent Dr. John Garcia Commerce. year. chain restaurant. A large crowd and Tran Pham as the recipients August says that students are more of fans - many seemingly Steven Knott, 23, was sentenced of the SoCalGas Scholarship, likely to return in the next year. Steve Roberson was inducted The parks portion of Measure S school aged kids and teenagers to 50 years to life in state prison, into the YMCA of Metropolitan with both students receiving is completed, concluding with While speaking to Downey - formed around Florence Ave. while Jeremy Anthony Alvarez, Los Angeles’ Golden Book $5,000 to support the Wilderness Park. Wilderness Rotary, Police Chief Dean and Lakewood Blvd. to try to 26, was sentenced to 30 years to of Distinguished Service. continuation of their higher remains closed, however, as Milligan says that “mental get a glimpse of the celebrity. life in prison for the killing of prestigious recognition is education. work on the ponds - which is health calls are best dealt with Downey PD responded to Downey Police Officer Ricardo given to a rare group of special The Downey Unified School separate to Measure S - is not by mental health professionals.” help control traffic. Later, Galvez in the police station volunteers to commemorate District Board of Education finished. the department tweeted that parking lot in 2015. Downey Mayor Pro Tem Claudia their extraordinary service to unanimously voted to change Scott’s appearance had not been Sarah Barrios, a student at Former PTA president Angie Frometa is unanimously Griffith’s Middle School mascot permitted or approved by the Downey High School, placed Rademaker joins the race for approved by the NALEO name from the Indians to city. Both he and the location second place in Rep. Lucille School Board. (National Association of Latino the Thunderbirds during a were later fined. RoybalAllard’s 27th annual Elected Officials) Board of nationwide discussion on racism Carlos Avalos makes his second Student Art Competition with Directors to serve on the NALEO OG Collectibles opens in and cultural misappropriation. run at School Board, challenging a watercolor painting entitled Board. the former Art’s Camera on incumbent Giggy Perez-Saab. “Hands of Hope.” The People’s Downey Unified School District Firestone Blvd, filling a gaming The Kaiser Permanente Bernard Choice Award winner was recent officially announces that the Carrie Rios Estrada is installed as void in the city. J. Tyson School of Medicine, in Downey High School graduate Soroptimist president. The Downey Tenants Union partnership with six federally Carrie Breault, who received 487 hosted a virtual City Council Warren High School student qualified health centers votes from the community at- candidates forum on primarily Dulce Vilchis is accepted into (FQHCs), launches the first large for her art piece, “Float To housing issues. Of the nine The National Society of High part of the school’s singular Your Dreams.” individuals running for office, School Scholars. The Society service-learning program. The four - Alexandria Contreras, recognizes top scholars who course places students at one Catherine Alvarez, Juan “Joey” Continued on page 9 have demonstrated outstanding of six Southern California- Martinez and Arturo Gonzalez - leadership, scholarship and based community health take part. community involvement. centers – each representing Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 9 A Look Back at 2020 Continued from page 8 The Columbia Memorial Space presented Downey Unified Principal and District grants. L.A. County Assessor releases Pacheco, Catherine Alvarez, Center hosts a virtual City of School District’s TLC Family numbers showing that the total and Mario Trujillo all jump Governor Gavin Newsom signs Stem. Resource Center with a $20,000 assessed value of all Downey out to early leads, which they In honor of September’s Literacy Senate Bill 480, Senate Bill gift. properties increased by 5.3% ultimately maintain on their way Month, The Rotary Club of Construction Coverage releases a 588, Senate Bill 895, Senate this past year to a total value of to victorious elections. D. Mark Downey presented the library report saying that nearly half of The City of Downey released Bill 905, and Senate Bill 907, approximately $13.18 billion. Morris, Giggy Perez-Saab, Jose with the club’s annual check to all homeowners in Downey are a statement expressing its which were authored by Rodriguez and Linda Salomon- support Children’s Literacy. Baby Boomers. opposition to a preliminary Senator Bob Archuleta. The Los Angeles County Supervisor Saldana also secure School Board plan by Metro and Caltrans to legislation regards veterans, the Janice Hahn approved plans The U.S. Department of seats. expand the 5 and 605 freeways, environment and public safety. to purchase four motels in her Education recognized Ward which would potentially result district -- including a Motel 6 The Mary R. Stauffer Foundation October Elementary School, along with An illegal gambling ring in the demolition of hundreds in Norwalk -- and convert them continued its tradition of 366 other schools across the operating out of a Downey Downey students Joseph Awada, of Downey homes. City to supportive housing units for awarding scholar-athlete $100 nation, as National Blue Ribbon liquor store was shut down by Hanna Choi, Joshua Choi, officials said they supported formerly homeless residents. merit awards to the Warren Schools for 2020. Downey Police Department. Leony Concepcion, Christopher improvements to local freeways High students who maintained Police said they found cash, Researchers at Rancho Los Garcia, Lydia Kim, Kailynne Kaiser Permanente Downey but not at the expense of local at least a 3.5 GPA and lettered two gambling machines, and Amigos developed new Lopez, Alexandra Rapalo, Anali Medical Center was recognized homes. in a sport as a 9th, 10th, or “a large quantity” of pre-paid technology that integrates Rodriguez, Jamie Sanchez, and as “high performing” in 11th grader during the 2019-20 The Downey Police Department credit cards at Vikum’s 2 am sensory information (e.g., Stephanie Sifuentesjj were gastroenterology and GI surgery, school year. After receiving the is awarded a $338,000 grant to Liquor and in a neighboring pressure sensors) with named to the Biola University abdominal aortic aneurysm list of qualified students from reduce deaths and injuries on vacant business. The owner of biofeedback (e.g., visual or audio Dean’s List in spring 2020. repair; and knee replacement in Warren, the foundation sent Downey roads by the California the liquor store was arrested and cues) to help people confined to the U.S. News & World Report’s off 121 award checks valued Housing, policing, and Office of Traffic Safety through booked for operating an illegal a wheelchair. 2020-2021 “Best Hospitals” at $100 each to the school for Downey’s growing downtown the National Highway Traffic gambling establishment. rankings. Rosalie Sciortino, an author, distribution to the students were hot topics in a virtual Safety Administration. The annual Dia De Los Muertos painter, and longtime champion candidates forum hosted by the PIH Health, Inc. announced its After previously showing signs Downey receives $1.5M in Covid festival goes virtual in response of the arts in Downey, dies at the Downey Patriot and the Chamber fiscal year 2020-21 board of of decreasing, Covid cases spike relief funds, most of which to COVID-19. age of 97. of Commerce. directors. The board of officers in LA County. will go to small businesses and includes: Jeffrey Hamar will The PART paranormal Shirley Johnson, traveler and Victoria (Vicki) Arosteguy, an Microenterprise grants. As the Downey Unified School serve as chair; Patrick Monroe team conducts its second civic leader, passes away. educator at Doty Middle School, District continues to plan for an as vice chair; Charlotte Weaver, Illegal ballot boxes begin investigation of the Dismukes was honored as the Downey eventual return to campus, they RN, Ph.D. as secretary; and Alex popping up across LA. house. Unified School District’s Teacher ask families to commit to either Alvarez as treasurer. of the Year for her “exceptional The Mary R. Stauffer Foundation Downey’s free film festival, November full-distance or hybrid models. work with students. PIH Health Downey Hospital awards $175K in Teacher, Glennfest, is postponed. On election night, Blanca Continued on page 11 LEGALS and Professions Code that the registrant another under Federal, State or Common and Professions Code that the registrant Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business punishable by a fine not to exceed one FICT. BUS NAME knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor and Professions Code). thousand dollars ($1,000). punishable by a fine not to exceed one and Professions Code). punishable by a fine not to exceed one S/FRANCISCO JAVIER SR ZAMORA thousand dollars ($1,000). thousand dollars ($1,000). The Downey Patriot LEGASPI, OWNER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS S/PARTIDA OHANA ENTERPRISES LLC, The Downey Patriot S/GISELA V ROJAS, OWNER 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21 This statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT MANAGER, ARMANDO PARTIDA 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 07, File Number 2020197172 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 08, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2020 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 15, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2020 NAME STATEMENT Notice - In accordance with Subdivision DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BIG HIKE 2020 NAME STATEMENT Notice - In accordance with Subdivision File Number 2020214445 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 365 TRUCKING, 22850 LUKENS LANE, Notice - In accordance with Subdivision File Number 2020202523 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Statement generally expires at the end of PERRIS CA 92570, RIVERSIDE COUNTY (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Statement generally expires at the end of DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) VERSATECH five years from the date on which it was filed Articles of Incorporation or Organization Statement generally expires at the end of DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MCKINNEY five years from the date on which it was filed ENTERPRISES, 4956 CASTANA AVE. in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Number (if applicable): AI #ON: five years from the date on which it was filed TRAILER RENTALS (2) MCKINNEY, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as #27, LAKEWOOD CA 90712, LA COUNTY provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 202023710530 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as 13130 CROSSROADS PKWY S, CITY OF provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Articles of Incorporation or Organization where it expires 40 days after any change in REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, INDUSTRY CA 91746, LA COUNTY, 2601 where it expires 40 days after any change in Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A the facts set forth in the statement pursuant OCTAVIO&ISSAC LLC, 22850 LUKENS where it expires 40 days after any change in SATURN ST. #110, BREA CA 92821 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) BRUCE to Section 17913 other then a change in the LANE, PERRIS CA 92570 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Articles of Incorporation or Organization to Section 17913 other then a change in the WEXLER, 4956 CASTANA AVE. #27, residence address of a registered owner. A State of Incorporation: CA to Section 17913 other then a change in the Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A residence address of a registered owner. A LAKEWOOD CA 90712 new Fictitious Business Name Statement THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a residence address of a registered owner. A REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) J. T. new Fictitious Business Name Statement State of Incorporation: N/A must be filed before the expiration. Effective Limited Liability Company new Fictitious Business Name Statement MCKINNEY CO., INC., 2601 SATURN ST. must be filed before the expiration. Effective THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The date registrant started to transact must be filed before the expiration. Effective STE 110, BREA CA 92821 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Individual Name Statement must be accompanied by business under the fictitious business name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business State of Incorporation: CA Name Statement must be accompanied by The date registrant started to transact the affidavit of identity form. or names listed above: N/A Name Statement must be accompanied by THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a the affidavit of identity form. business under the fictitious business name The filing of this statement does not of itself I declare that all the information in this the affidavit of identity form. Corporation The filing of this statement does not of itself or names listed above: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious statement is true and correct. (A registrant The filing of this statement does not of itself The date registrant started to transact authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious I declare that all the information in this Business Name in violation of the rights of who declares as true any material matter authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious business under the fictitious business name Business Name in violation of the rights of statement is true and correct. (A registrant another under Federal, State or Common pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Business Name in violation of the rights of or names listed above: 05/1989 another under Federal, State or Common who declares as true any material matter Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code that the registrant another under Federal, State or Common I declare that all the information in this Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business statement is true and correct. (A registrant and Professions Code). and Professions Code that the registrant punishable by a fine not to exceed one and Professions Code). who declares as true any material matter knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor The Downey Patriot thousand dollars ($1,000). pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business The Downey Patriot punishable by a fine not to exceed one 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21 S/OCTAVIO&ISSAC LLC, MANAGING The Downey Patriot and Professions Code that the registrant 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 thousand dollars ($1,000). MEMBER, COLLEEN ORTIZ 12/31/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21, 1/21/21 knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor S/BRUCE WEXLER, OWNER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with the County punishable by a fine not to exceed one FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 24, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS thousand dollars ($1,000). NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 14, File Number 2020202724 2020 NAME STATEMENT S/J. T. MCKINNEY CO., INC./MARK File Number 2020211087 2020 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Notice - In accordance with Subdivision File Number 2020223074 BEDARD, CFO, MARK BEDARD THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) Notice - In accordance with Subdivision DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CASA GAZCON (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) This statement was filed with the County IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name MEXICAN GRILL, 11413 TELEGRAPH Statement generally expires at the end of IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 01, MAGALLONSOFT, 5400 CLARK AVE. Statement generally expires at the end of RD, SANTA FE SPRINGS CA 90670, LA five years from the date on which it was filed DOWNEY ELECTRONICS (2) DOWNEY 2020 #224, LAKEWOOD CA 90712, LA five years from the date on which it was filed COUNTY in the office of the County Clerk, except, as AUDIO ELECTRONICS (3) DOWNEY Notice - In accordance with Subdivision COUNTY, P.O. 483, LAKEWOOD CA 90714 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Articles of Incorporation or Organization provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, ELECTRONICS RESTORATION, 7420 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Articles of Incorporation or Organization provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A where it expires 40 days after any change in BUELL ST, DOWNEY CA 90241, LA Statement generally expires at the end of Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A where it expires 40 days after any change in REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) EL the facts set forth in the statement pursuant COUNTY five years from the date on which it was filed REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JOHNNY the facts set forth in the statement pursuant TAPATIO MEXICAN GRILL, INC., 11413 to Section 17913 other then a change in the Articles of Incorporation or Organization in the office of the County Clerk, except, as VELASQUEZ MAGALLON, 5400 CLARK to Section 17913 other then a change in the TELEGRAPH RD, SANTA FE SPRINGS residence address of a registered owner. A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, AVE. #224, LAKEWOOD CA 90712 (2) residence address of a registered owner. A CA 90670 new Fictitious Business Name Statement REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) where it expires 40 days after any change in BRUCE DAVID WEXLER, 4956 CASTANA new Fictitious Business Name Statement State of Incorporation: N/A must be filed before the expiration. Effective FRANCISCO PELAYO JR., 7420 BUELL the facts set forth in the statement pursuant AVE. #27, LAKEWOOD CA 90712 must be filed before the expiration. Effective THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business ST, DOWNEY CA 90241 to Section 17913 other then a change in the State of Incorporation: N/A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Corporation Name Statement must be accompanied by State of Incorporation: N/A residence address of a registered owner. A THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Name Statement must be accompanied by The date registrant started to transact the affidavit of identity form. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an new Fictitious Business Name Statement General Partnership the affidavit of identity form. business under the fictitious business name The filing of this statement does not of itself Individual must be filed before the expiration. Effective The date registrant started to transact The filing of this statement does not of itself or names listed above: 10/2015 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The date registrant started to transact January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business business under the fictitious business name authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious I declare that all the information in this Business Name in violation of the rights of business under the fictitious business name Name Statement must be accompanied by or names listed above: N/A Business Name in violation of the rights of statement is true and correct. (A registrant another under Federal, State or Common or names listed above: 02/2020 the affidavit of identity form. I declare that all the information in this another under Federal, State or Common who declares as true any material matter Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business I declare that all the information in this The filing of this statement does not of itself statement is true and correct. (A registrant Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). statement is true and correct. (A registrant authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious who declares as true any material matter and Professions Code). and Professions Code that the registrant who declares as true any material matter Business Name in violation of the rights of pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor The Downey Patriot pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business another under Federal, State or Common and Professions Code that the registrant The Downey Patriot punishable by a fine not to exceed one 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 and Professions Code that the registrant Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor 12/31/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21, 1/21/21 thousand dollars ($1,000). knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor and Professions Code). punishable by a fine not to exceed one S/EL TAPATIO MEXICAN GRILL, INC., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PRESIDENT, RUBEN GAZCON NAME STATEMENT thousand dollars ($1,000). The Downey Patriot S/JOHNNY VELASQUEZ MAGALLON, NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with the County File Number 2020213077 S/FRANCISCO PELAYO JR., OWNER 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 GENERAL PARTNER File Number 2020197073 Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 2, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) 2020 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) OPPORTUNITY Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 22, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 09, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) LOCK’S Notice - In accordance with Subdivision GROUP, 9556 FLOWER ST # 7, 2020 NAME STATEMENT 2020 TRUCKING, 9248 PALM STREET #2, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name BELLFLOWER CA 90706, LA COUNTY Notice - In accordance with Subdivision File Number 2020223055 Notice - In accordance with Subdivision BELLFLOWER CA 90706, LA COUNTY Statement generally expires at the end of Articles of Incorporation or Organization (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Articles of Incorporation or Organization five years from the date on which it was filed Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Statement generally expires at the end of DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) GRIZZLY Statement generally expires at the end of Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A in the office of the County Clerk, except, as REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) CESAR five years from the date on which it was filed WOODCRAFTS, 9341 PARROT AVE, five years from the date on which it was filed REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JERRY provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, HERMEN, 9556 FLOWER ST # 7, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as DOWNEY CA 90240, LA COUNTY in the office of the County Clerk, except, as LOCKHART, 9248 PALM STREET #2, where it expires 40 days after any change in BELLFLOWER CA 90706 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Articles of Incorporation or Organization provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, BELLFLOWER CA 90706 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant State of Incorporation: CA where it expires 40 days after any change in Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A where it expires 40 days after any change in State of Incorporation: CA to Section 17913 other then a change in the THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an the facts set forth in the statement pursuant REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ADRIAN the facts set forth in the statement pursuant THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an residence address of a registered owner. A Individual to Section 17913 other then a change in the ROSITAS, 9341 PARROT AVE, DOWNEY to Section 17913 other then a change in the Individual new Fictitious Business Name Statement The date registrant started to transact residence address of a registered owner. A CA 90240 residence address of a registered owner. A The date registrant started to transact must be filed before the expiration. Effective business under the fictitious business name new Fictitious Business Name Statement State of Incorporation: N/A new Fictitious Business Name Statement business under the fictitious business name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business or names listed above: N/A must be filed before the expiration. Effective THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an must be filed before the expiration. Effective or names listed above: 01/2001 Name Statement must be accompanied by I declare that all the information in this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Individual January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business I declare that all the information in this the affidavit of identity form. statement is true and correct. (A registrant Name Statement must be accompanied by The date registrant started to transact Name Statement must be accompanied by statement is true and correct. (A registrant The filing of this statement does not of itself who declares as true any material matter the affidavit of identity form. business under the fictitious business name the affidavit of identity form. who declares as true any material matter authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business The filing of this statement does not of itself or names listed above: N/A The filing of this statement does not of itself pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Business Name in violation of the rights of and Professions Code that the registrant authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious I declare that all the information in this authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious and Professions Code that the registrant another under Federal, State or Common knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Business Name in violation of the rights of statement is true and correct. (A registrant Business Name in violation of the rights of knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business punishable by a fine not to exceed one another under Federal, State or Common who declares as true any material matter another under Federal, State or Common punishable by a fine not to exceed one and Professions Code). thousand dollars ($1,000). Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business thousand dollars ($1,000). S/CESAR HERMEN, OWNER, CESAR and Professions Code). and Professions Code that the registrant and Professions Code). S/JERRY LOCKHART, OWNER, JERRY The Downey Patriot HERMEN knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor LOCKHART 12/31/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21, 1/21/21 This statement was filed with the County The Downey Patriot punishable by a fine not to exceed one The Downey Patriot This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 10, 12/31/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21, 1/21/21 thousand dollars ($1,000). 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 24, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2020 S/ADRIAN ROSITAS, OWNER 2020 NAME STATEMENT Notice - In accordance with Subdivision FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Notice - In accordance with Subdivision File Number 2020214357 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 22, NAME STATEMENT (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Statement generally expires at the end of File Number 2020201452 2020 File Number 2020208329 Statement generally expires at the end of DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) WHITTIER five years from the date on which it was filed THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Notice - In accordance with Subdivision THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) five years from the date on which it was filed LIONS (2) WHITTIER HOST LIONS, 7604 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) TACOS DON (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SOCAL in the office of the County Clerk, except, as GREENLEAF AVE, WHITTIER CA 90602, provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, CHENTE DOWNEY (2) PROTEIN SPOT, Statement generally expires at the end of REALTY SERVICES (2) SOCAL LOANS, provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, LA COUNTY, P.O. BOX 245, WHITTIER where it expires 40 days after any change in 8339 FIRESTONE BLVD, DOWNEY CA five years from the date on which it was filed 9964 DU PAGE AVE, WHITTIER CA 90605, where it expires 40 days after any change in CA 90608 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 90241, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES in the office of the County Clerk, except, as LA COUNTY the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Articles of Incorporation or Organization to Section 17913 other then a change in the Articles of Incorporation or Organization provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Articles of Incorporation or Organization to Section 17913 other then a change in the Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 1958101 residence address of a registered owner. A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A where it expires 40 days after any change in Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A residence address of a registered owner. A REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) WHITTIER new Fictitious Business Name Statement REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) HACEVES, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) CATALINA new Fictitious Business Name Statement HOST LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION, 15309 must be filed before the expiration. Effective CORP., 8339 FIRESTONE BLVD, DOWNEY to Section 17913 other then a change in the ORTIZ, 9964 DU PAGE AVE, WHITTIER must be filed before the expiration. Effective JUPITER STREET, WHITTIER CA 90603 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business CA 90241 residence address of a registered owner. A CA 90605 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business State of Incorporation: CA Name Statement must be accompanied by State of Incorporation: CA new Fictitious Business Name Statement State of Incorporation: N/A Name Statement must be accompanied by THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a the affidavit of identity form. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a must be filed before the expiration. Effective THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an the affidavit of identity form. Corporation The filing of this statement does not of itself Corporation January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Individual The filing of this statement does not of itself The date registrant started to transact authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The date registrant started to transact Name Statement must be accompanied by The date registrant started to transact authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious business under the fictitious business name Business Name in violation of the rights of business under the fictitious business name the affidavit of identity form. business under the fictitious business name Business Name in violation of the rights of or names listed above: N/A another under Federal, State or Common or names listed above: 01/2016 The filing of this statement does not of itself or names listed above: 02/2012 another under Federal, State or Common I declare that all the information in this Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business I declare that all the information in this authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious I declare that all the information in this Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business statement is true and correct. (A registrant and Professions Code). statement is true and correct. (A registrant Business Name in violation of the rights of statement is true and correct. (A registrant and Professions Code). who declares as true any material matter who declares as true any material matter another under Federal, State or Common who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business The Downey Patriot pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business The Downey Patriot and Professions Code that the registrant 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 and Professions Code that the registrant and Professions Code). and Professions Code that the registrant 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one FICTITIOUS BUSINESS punishable by a fine not to exceed one The Downey Patriot punishable by a fine not to exceed one FICTITIOUS BUSINESS thousand dollars ($1,000). NAME STATEMENT thousand dollars ($1,000). 12/31/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21, 1/21/21 thousand dollars ($1,000). NAME STATEMENT S/WHITTIER HOST LIONS CLUB File Number 2020216571 S/HACEVES, CORP., PRESIDENT, S/CATALINA ORTIZ, OWNER File Number 2020208653 FOUNDATION, PRESIDENT, RUBEN THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) SUSANA ORTIZ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with the County THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) ARMIENTA DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FISH WINDOW This statement was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 07, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ZAMORA & This statement was filed with the County CLEANING 3236, 9047 FLORENCE Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 01, File Number 2020208818 2020 SON CONSTRUCTIONS, 3531 BALDWIN Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 14, AVE SUITE G, DOWNEY CA 90240, LA 2020 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Notice - In accordance with Subdivision AVE, EL MONTE CA 91731, LA COUNTY 2020 COUNTY Notice - In accordance with Subdivision DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BIG BEAR (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Articles of Incorporation or Organization Notice - In accordance with Subdivision Articles of Incorporation or Organization (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name CABIN, 7420 BUELL ST, DOWNEY CA Statement generally expires at the end of Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Number (if applicable): AI #ON: Statement generally expires at the end of 90241, LA COUNTY five years from the date on which it was filed REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) Statement generally expires at the end of 202021710293 five years from the date on which it was filed Articles of Incorporation or Organization in the office of the County Clerk, except, as FRANCISCO JAVIER SR ZAMORA five years from the date on which it was filed REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) PARTIDA in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, LEGASPI, 3531 BALDWING AVE, EL in the office of the County Clerk, except, as OHANA ENTERPRISES LLC, 9047 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) GISELA where it expires 40 days after any change in MONTE CA 91731 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, FLORENCE AVE SUITE G, DOWNEY where it expires 40 days after any change in V ROJAS, 7420 BUELL ST, DOWNEY the facts set forth in the statement pursuant State of Incorporation: N/A where it expires 40 days after any change in CA 90240 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant CA 90241 to Section 17913 other then a change in the THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an the facts set forth in the statement pursuant State of Incorporation: CA to Section 17913 other then a change in the State of Incorporation: N/A residence address of a registered owner. A Individual to Section 17913 other then a change in the THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a residence address of a registered owner. A THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an new Fictitious Business Name Statement The date registrant started to transact residence address of a registered owner. A Limited Liability Company new Fictitious Business Name Statement Individual must be filed before the expiration. Effective business under the fictitious business name new Fictitious Business Name Statement The date registrant started to transact must be filed before the expiration. Effective The date registrant started to transact January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business or names listed above: 11/2020 must be filed before the expiration. Effective business under the fictitious business name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business business under the fictitious business name Name Statement must be accompanied by I declare that all the information in this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business or names listed above: 09/2020 Name Statement must be accompanied by or names listed above: 04/2020 the affidavit of identity form. statement is true and correct. (A registrant Name Statement must be accompanied by I declare that all the information in this the affidavit of identity form. I declare that all the information in this The filing of this statement does not of itself who declares as true any material matter the affidavit of identity form. statement is true and correct. (A registrant The filing of this statement does not of itself statement is true and correct. (A registrant authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business The filing of this statement does not of itself who declares as true any material matter authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious who declares as true any material matter Business Name in violation of the rights of and Professions Code that the registrant authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Business Name in violation of the rights of pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business another under Federal, State or Common knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Business Name in violation of the rights of 10 | The Downey Patriot Legal Notices/Classifieds Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS AUTOS MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES

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another under Federal, State or Common else raised at the public hearing CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00317 a.m., Department: C, Room: N/A Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business In addition, the preferential parking described in this notice, or in written TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk PROBATE and Professions Code). district may be terminated by correspondence delivered to the City EDUARDO BUCIO SOTELO filed a petition Blvd Norwalk CA 90650 resolution of the City Council through Council at, or prior to, the public with this court for a decree changing names A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall The Downey Patriot a noticed public hearing upon receipt hearing. as follows: be published at least once a week for four NOTICE OF PETITION TO 12/31/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21, 1/21/21 and verification of a petition signed Present name (1) EDUARDO BUCIO successive weeks prior to the date set ADMINISTER ESTATE OF by a majority (50% plus one) of the Please contact the City of Downey SOTELO to Proposed name (1) EDUARDO for hearing on the petition in the following JAMES WILLIAM OWENS property owners within the district. Engineering Division at (562) 904-7110 BUCCIO newspaper of general circulation, printed in Case No. 20STPB08989 Such determination shall be based upon with any questions regarding this THE COURT ORDERS that all persons the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, GOVERNMENT a finding that the conditions set forth proposal. interested in this matter appear before this DECEMBER 02, 2020 contingent creditors, and persons who may in the establishing resolution no longer court at the hearing indicated below to show Judge Margaret M. Bernal otherwise be interested in the will or estate, CITY OF DOWNEY exist or have diminished to such extent The Downey Patriot cause, if any, why the petition for change of Judge Of The Superior Court or both, of Notice of Public Hearing that the continuation of the district is 12/31/20 name should not be granted. Any person Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been unnecessary. objecting to the name changes described BRIAN ERIBERTO INIGUEZ filed by: ANDREW LILLY Establishment of Residential above must file a written objection that 8903 Calmosa Ave in the Superior Court of California, County Preferential Parking District on A public hearing of the City Council includes the reasons for the objection at Whittier , CA, 90605 of LOS ANGELES. Newville Avenue of the City of Downey to consider LIEN SALES least two court days before the matter is (909) 703-1246 THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests the establishment of a residential scheduled to be heard and must appear at [email protected] that ANDREW LILLY be appointed as NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT preferential parking district on both NOTICE OF LIEN SALE the hearing to show cause why the petition personal representative to administer the THE City of Downey will be conducting sides of the 10800-10900 block of Newville should not be granted. If no written objection The Downey Patriot estate of the decedent. a public hearing for the purpose of Avenue between Ardine Street and La NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the is timely filed, the court may grant the petition 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 A HEARING on the petition will be held on answering questions and accepting Villa Street will be held at the City of undersigned intends to sell the personal without a hearing. JANUARY 29, 2021 at 8:30am. in Dept. 2D Downey Council Chambers, located at property described below to enforce a NOTICE OF HEARING SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Room N/A located at SUPERIOR COURT comments on the findings and COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES recommendations of the city regarding 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA lien imposed on said property pursuant to Date: FEBRUARY 22, 2021, Time: 10:30 OF CALIFRONIA, COUNTY OF LOS 90241, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Sections 21700–21716 of the CA Business a.m., Department: C, Room: 312 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ANGELES, 111 NORTH HILL STREET, LOS the establishment of a preferential FOR CHANGE OF NAME parking district on both sides of the 6:30 PM. All evidence and testimony and Professions Code, Section 2328 of The address of the court is 12720 NORWALK ANGELES, 90012, CENTRAL - STANLEY for or against the establishment of said CA Commercial Code, Sections 1812.600 BOULEVARD, NORWALK CA 90650 CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00297 10800-10900 block of Newville Avenue TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MOSK COURTHOUSE between Ardine Street and La Villa residential preferential parking district –1812.609, Section 1988 of CA Civil Code A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the will be considered. All persons desiring and Section 535 of the CA Penal Code. be published at least once a week for four DEE DEE ALVARADO filed a petition with Street in accordance with Section this court for a decree changing names as petition, you should appear at the hearing 22507(a) of the California Vehicle to comment on, or having objections to, successive weeks prior to the date set and state your objections or file written said residential preferential parking The undersigned will be sold at public auction for hearing on the petition in the following follows: Code (CVC) and Ordinance No. 18-1402 Present name (1) DEE DEE ALVARADO to objections with the court before the hearing. adopted by the City Council of the City district may appear and be heard conducted on www.storagetreasures.com newspaper of general circulation, printed in Your appearance may be in person or by before the City Council of the City on January 20, 2021 ending at 10:00am. the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT Proposed name (1) JULIE ANN AREVALO of Downey on November 13, 2018. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons your attorney. of Downey at the time and place of The personal property including: general DECEMBER 23, 2020 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent the hearing. Additionally, the City household goods, tools, electronics, and Judge Margaret M. Bernal interested in this matter appear before this On-street parking conditions along the court at the hearing indicated below to show creditor of the decedent, you must file your aforementioned portion of Newville has created an email addresses, personal effects, have been stored and which Judge Of The Superior Court claim with the court and mail a copy to the [email protected], are located at: Paramount Self Storage, 8160 Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner cause, if any, why the petition for change of Avenue have become more impacted name should not be granted. Any person personal representative appointed by the recently due to overflow parking where the public can submit public E. Rosecrans Ave, Paramount, CA 90723, EDUARDO BUCIO SOTELO court within the later of either (1) four months comment to be read into the record County of Los Angeles, State of California, 5505 LOVELAND ST #4 objecting to the name changes described from nearby uses, hence resulting above must file a written objection that from the date of first issuance of letters to a in nuisances for the residents along at a City Council meeting. The email the following: BELL GARDENS, CA 90201 general personal representative, as defined address is posted on the City Clerk’s (323) 773-6744 includes the reasons for the objection at the aforementioned limits of the least two court days before the matter is in section 58(b) of the California Probate street. Subsequently, a request for and video streaming webpages. Name Unit # [email protected] Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing Olga Flores Alaniz 1511 scheduled to be heard and must appear at the establishment of a residential the hearing to show cause why the petition or personal delivery to you of a notice under preferential parking district and full Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive Angel Aluise 2524 The Downey Patriot section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Order N-29-20, executed by the Laisa Brown 3007 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21 should not be granted. If no written objection time parking prohibition was received is timely filed, the court may grant the petition Other California Statutes and legal authority Governor of California on March 17, Carolina Buenrostro 2272 may affect your rights as a creditor. You from residents. An investigation SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, without a hearing. by city staff was conducted and 2020, and the County of Los Angeles Rodolfo Gaona Cruz 2538 may want to consult with an attorney Department of Public Health Order Lucy Escobarromero 5011 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES NOTICE OF HEARING verified that the criteria as defined Date: FEBRUARY 10, 2021, Time: 10:30 knowledgeable in California Law. of the Health Officer Revised Order Mary Horton 2316 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the by City Ordinance No. 18-1402 have FOR CHANGE OF NAME a.m., Department: C, Room: 312 been met for the establishment of Issued May 26, 2020 as a response to Lakeisha Parker 1405 court. If you are a person interested in the mitigating the spread of Coronavirus Laura T. Sanchez 1055 CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00292 The address of the court is 12720 NORWALK said residential preferential parking TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BOULEVARD, NORWALK CA 90650 estate, you may file with the court a Request district and accompanying parking known as COVID-19 and providing Robert A. Scott 2474 for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing direction for moving the County through Laura Q. Sherman 1059 BRIAN ERIBERTO INIGUEZ filed a petition A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall prohibition. In addition, a petition with this court for a decree changing names be published at least once a week for four of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets was received from the residents of Stage 2 of California’s Pandemic Rita Soto 2333 or of any petition or account as provided in Resilience Roadmap, the Regular Shenetha Washington 1303 as follows: successive weeks prior to the date set the proposed preferential parking Present name (1) BRIAN ERIBERTO for hearing on the petition in the following Probate Code section 1250. A Request for district on Newville Avenue showing City Council Meeting scheduled for Special Notice form is available from the Tuesday November 10, 2020 at 6:30 Purchases must be made in CASH ONLY INIGUEZ to Proposed name (1) BRIAN newspaper of general circulation, printed in the necessary contact rate and level WILLIS the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT court clerk. of support for the establishment of the p.m. will allow members of the public and paid at the above referenced facility Attorney for petitioner: to participate and address the City in order to complete the transaction. Sale THE COURT ORDERS that all persons DECEMBER 8, 2020 district and parking prohibition. Staff interested in this matter appear before this Judge Margaret M. Bernal BRUCE GRIDLEY has also verified that the boundaries of Council during the open session of the is subject to cancellation in the event of KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN meeting via teleconference as well as a settlement between owner and obligated court at the hearing indicated below to show Judge Of The Superior Court the proposed residential preferential cause, if any, why the petition for change of Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner 515 S. FIGUEROA ST., #780 parking district represent a reasonably limited number of in-person attendees party. LOS ANGELES, CA 90071 within the City Hall Council Chambers name should not be granted. Any person TANGELA D. TERRY, SBN 224117 self-contained area and that the district objecting to the name changes described 5777 W. CENTURY BLVD., SUITE 750 (213) 452-0151 and parking prohibition will be effective on a first come, first serve basis. Dated this 31st day of December 2020 and [email protected] 7th day of January 2021. above must file a written objection that LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 in addressing the on-street overflow includes the reasons for the objection at PHONE (310) 641-7800 parking issue on Newville Avenue. In compliance with the Americans Self Storage Management Company The Downey Patriot with Disabilities Act, if you need Bond #: WLI1254152 least two court days before the matter is FAX (310) 641-7800 scheduled to be heard and must appear at EMAIL 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 Upon the conclusion of the public special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the City The Downey Patriot the hearing to show cause why the petition [email protected] hearing and adoption of a resolution should not be granted. If no written objection ATTORNEY FOR DEE DEE ALVARADO by the City Council establishing the Clerk’s Department at 562-904-7280 12/31/20, 1/7/21 or the California Relay Service at is timely filed, the court may grant the petition proposed residential preferential without a hearing. The Downey Patriot parking district and accompanying 711. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the NOTICE OF HEARING 12/17/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20, 1/7/21 parking prohibition and verification Date: JANUARY 13, 2021, Time: 10:30 that a minimum of 50% of the residents City to make arrangements to assure NOTICES apply for parking permits within 60 accessibility. The City of Downey days of the passage of the resolution, does not discriminate on the basis of NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE signs establishing the residential disability in admission to, access to, The following property will be sold by written preferential parking district and or operations of its programs, services bid by 9:00 a.m. MST on 1/4/2021. parking prohibition will be posted along or activities. Questions, concerns, 2019 CIMCR R8000B 527SR5325KL015161 the aforementioned portion of Newville complaints or requests for additional To inquire about this item please call Bret Avenue. Up to two residential permits information regarding the Americans Swenson at 801-624-5864. and one guest permit per household with Disabilities Act may be forwarded Transportation Alliance Bank 4185 Harrison may then be purchased by residents to the City’s ADA/Section 504 Blvd Ogden, UT 84403 residing within the district. If fewer Coordinator at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, than 50% of residents obtain permits, Downey, CA 90241, ADACoordiantor@ The Downey Patriot or if the number of permit holders falls downeyca.org, Phone: 562-299-6619, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 below 50%, however, the City Council Fax: 562-923-6388, and California may repeal the residential preferential Relay 711. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, parking permit district during a public COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES hearing noticed at least 10 days in If you challenge the proposed actions ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE advance. in court, you may be limited to raising FOR CHANGE OF NAME only those issues you or someone Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 11 A Look Back at 2020 POETRY MATTERS Continued from page 9 School: Isaac Cervantes 7th Grade and Amaya Villescas 8th 49 cadets graduate from the Grade. Rio Hondo Police Academy, Auld Lang Syne including Downey Police The East Side Riders received two truckloads full of non- Department recruits Kimberly We twa hae run about the braes Izaguirre and Jacob Gil. perishable food and a $5,000 donation from employees and And pu’d the gowans fine The Los Angeles Times physicians of Kaiser Permanente But we’ve wander’d mony a weary fit newspaper published an Downey Medical Center to Sin days of auld lang syne article highlighting Downey support the organization that High School boy’s varsity provides thousands of hot meals soccer coach Marvin Mires. to children and families in the Should auld acquaintance be forgot The article focused on Coach Watts community. And never brought to mind? Mires’ academic standards for Should auld acquaintance be forgot his players and how that has And days of auld lang syne? benefited their athletic futures. December Police issued a warning to Claudia Frometa is selected as We twa hae paidl’d i’ the burn council member-elect Catherine Mayor, with Blanca Pacheco as Frae morning sun till dine Alvarez after her victory her Pro Tem. Catherine Alvarez party drew complaints from But seas between us braid hae roar’d and Mario Trujillo are sworn in neighbors. Sin days of auld lang syne. as Rick Rodriguez and Alex Saab Lt. Kathleen Mendoza and Cpl. Adriana Tscharanyan are retiring from the Tyrone Conde, vice president of say goodbye. Downey Police Department. marketing at Downey Federal And there’s a hand, my trusty fiere The Los Angeles County Board Credit Union (DFCU), was Downey High School topped her seat on the Cerritos College of Supervisors voted to support And gie’s a hand o’ thine among those honored at the Warren High to win the third Board. a motion by Supervisor Janice And we’ll tak a right gude-willy waught California and Nevada Credit annual Overwatch Downey Hahn calling on Congress to Los Angeles County Supervisor For auld lang syne Union Leagues’ REACH 2020 Unified Esports High School pass the latest COVID-19 federal Janice Hahn’s office dedicated Conference. Conde received Championship presented by relief package. $330,000 to a program designed PacificWest. the Leagues’ Tomorrow’s Star to support struggling restaurants For auld lang syne, my dear Facing an uncertain future, Award, which recognizes the Downey Symphony is awarded and families in need. For auld lang syne achievements by young credit long-established restaurant Stox a $44K COVID relief grant; the We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet asks the community for help to Downey police officers received union professionals age 35 and biggest grant in its 60-year pay its workers. Covid-19 vaccinations For days of auld lang syne under. history. The Columbia Memorial Space Downey Police Lt. Kathleen Downey High School standout Hospitals exceed capacity Robert Burns Center rings in the holidays with Mendoza (29 years) and Cpl. softball player Hailey Harris as hospital workers receive a virtual Apollo Capsule lighting. Adriana Tscharanyan (25 years) officially signed her National COVID-19 vaccinations Letter of Intent with the retired. The refrain may be a traditional Scots phrase, but the verses are pure Road repairs begin on Old University of Utah. Rancho Los Amigos National Burns. Gowans are daisies. This song of friendship is traditionally sung River School Rd. Construction Downey Police detective Tim Rehabilitation Center and the to bid farewell to the old year on New Year’s Eve, or Hogmanay. Here’s to is anticipated to last through McCarthy was promoted to Donovan Taylor, clinical director Rancho Los Amigos Foundation absent friends. Slàinte Mhath! Poetry Matters is curated by Lorine Parks March. corporal. of Emergency and Hospitalist partnered with Bank of America Services at Kaiser Permanente Downey Fire Chief Mark for their annual holiday Downey Medical Center, was Gillaspie announces that he will Adopt-A-Family donation awarded the inaugural Daisy retire at the end of the year. and celebration. More than Nurse Leader Award, which Battalion Chief Dan Hurlock is 25 families – 83 adults and 43 honors nurse managers, announced as his successor. children – were adopted by Bank directors and others “who of America and participated in create an environment where D. Mark Morris, fresh off of Rancho’s first socially distanced compassionate care thrives.” being resworn in, is voted as drive through Adopt-A-Family the next President of the School The Downey City Council voted event. Board. Giggy Perez-Saab, Jose to voice the city’s opposition to Rodriguez and Linda Salomon- Operation Happy Child provides Los Angeles County’s move to Saldana are also sworn in. holiday gifts for nearly 200 close in-person dining for the Donald La Plante and Tod Corin foster and in-need children. following three weeks. say goodbye. Warren High School standout The City of Downey unveiled Information disclosed by LA wide receiver and defensive a new Firefighters memorial County shows that Calvary back Xamarion Gordon signed outside of City Hall. Chapel has been cited nearly his national letter of intent to The city says that they will be a dozen times for health code play football at the University of enforcing stay at home orders, violations since the beginning of Southern California. the pandemic. despite previous statements that Marianna Pacheco is sworn in to indicated that they would not. Joseph Sapia, a World War II veteran from Downey, was presented with a special proclamation in celebration of his 100th birthday. CIF cancels fall championships as COVID cases surge. Eight middle school students were selected as winners of the Stauffer Foundation’s prestigious 2020 Scholar of the Year award. In addition to receiving a $500 College Savings check, winners will receive a “Stauffer 2020 Scholar of the Year” t-shirt and will have their names added to their school’s plaque that has recognized these winners for over 15 years. Recipients include - Doty Middle School: Kenya Stewart 7th Grade and Brissa Alvarez 8th Grade Griffiths Middle School: Paulina Urena 7th Grade and Melissa Canchola 8th Grade Stauffer Middle School: Lauren Santana 7th Grade and Alexis Delgado 8th Grade Sussman Middle 12 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020