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ON THIS DAY JUNE 4 1896: Henry Ford completed the Ford Quadricycle, his first gasoline-powered automobile, and gave it a successful test run on the streets of Detroit.

1919: Congress approved the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote.

1939: The MS St. Louis, a ship carrying 963 Jewish refugees, is denied permission to land in Florida after already being turned away from Cuba. Forced to return to Europe, more than 200 of its passengers later died in Nazi concentration camps.

1940: The “Miracle of Dunkirk” was completed with the evacuation of 338,226 allied troops from France via a flotilla of over 800 vessels including Royal Navy destroyers, merchant marine boats, fishing boats, pleasure craft and even lifeboats. Photo by Alex Dominguez 1975: California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation giving farm workers collective bargaining rights.

1990: Dr. Jack Kevorkian assisted an Oregon woman to die by suicide, beginning a national debate over the right to die.

2017: Ariana Grande headlined a benefit concert for victims of her Manchester concert bombing, also featuring Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry.

Notable Birthdays Actress Angelina Jolie turns 45. Actor and comedian Russell Brand turns 45. Model Bar Refaeli turns 35. Actress and singer Mackenzie Ziegler turns 16. Photo by Eric Pierce Photo by Alex Dominguez Notable Deaths UCLA basketball coach John Wooden died at age 99 on June 4, 2010. Baseball player and coach Don Zimmer died at Protesters demand justice, age 83 on June 4, 2014. Holidays Today is National Cheese Day, a multinational celebration of the wonderfullness of cheese. The holiday racial equality is often celebrated with grilled cheese sandwiches. Also celebrated today is National Moonshine Day. This beverage has a The access road to City Hall restaurant open this week On Sunday at about 6 p.m., After another killing of an unarmed Black man, notorious record of blurring the lines protests around the country are demanding was closed and police officers despite the civic unrest. Stonewood Center security of history and the law, turning ordinary clad in riot gear monitored reported looting inside men (and women) into criminals and “As a business startup for justice. Downey businesses hope for peace. the protest from a distance. JCPenney. Police officers common criminals into legends. Police officers eventually closed more than 8 years now, I can tell arrested six men and one June 4 is also National Hug Your Cat Brookshire and escorted the you that most cobble together woman, who were also suspected By Eric Pierce Chauvin was arrested and their life savings and dream Day. The best way to celebrate? Scoop group as they marched on city of breaking into a jewelry store your regal cat right off the ground and Editor charged with third degree of success -- even more than murder, although the charge streets. and sports clothing store. snuggle the heck out of it until it feels money -- often working seven the love. DOWNEY — The killing of was later upgraded to second Although the demonstration days a week,” Velez wrote in That same night, Hall Market an unarmed Black man at the degree murder. was peaceful, nervous store a Facebook post. “In 2020, so on the 11500 block of Lakewood hands of Minneapolis police Three police officers who owners boarded up windows many of their dreams have been Blvd. was looted. Officers TWEET OF THE WEEK officers sparked a torrent of witnessed the killing but did in advance of the protest. crushed by the government observed several suspects protests across the nation this not intervene were also arrested Many restaurants and stores shutdown and now by the running out of the business. Two For decades, John Wooden week including in Downey, with in Downtown Downey nailed mindless violence plaguing the men were arrested for burglary. Wednesday, charged with aiding lived in the same modest, demonstrators demanding an and abetting murder. plywood over their glass country. It doesn’t take much to end to racist police departments windows, as did local banks realize that most every business At around 2 a.m. Monday, ground-level condominium and greater respect for Black The incident has sparked and the Columbia Memorial was once a small business. officers responded to reports of off White Oak in Encino. lives. raucous and sometimes violent Space Center. Plywood barriers a burglary at Shoe Palace at 8027 People would reach over “After watching the news Firestone Blvd. Two men, ages protests nationwide. were installed over the police a railing and leave boxed Floyd, a Black man, died memorial at City Hall. of the last week, we thought 20 and 22, removed plywood after a white Minnesota police In Downey, a demonstration to safeguard our business from the doors at the rear of the basketballs on his back officer pressed his knee onto on Brookshire Avenue attracted The Downey Landing and equipment. It’s wise to do so.” business but were unsuccessful porch. He would sign them Floyd’s neck during an arrest. more than 100 protestors Promenade shopping centers in prying open the fortified so they could be retrieved Video footage shows that the Wednesday, many of whom closed Wednesday after rumors Starting Sunday when doors. later that day. police officer, Derek Chauvin, appeared to be high school and of an on-site protest circulated a national upheaval began held his knee on Floyd’s neck college-aged. They alternated on social media. gaining momentum, Downey The suspects were @LATimesfarmer for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, between chants of “No justice, police officers arrested nearly attempting to flee in a vehicle as Not all businesses closed, a dozen people within 48 hours officers arrived. Both suspects, despite pleas by Floyd that he no peace” and “Black lives Twitter.com/DowneyPatriot could not breathe. matter.” however. Nick Velez, owner for attempting to loot Downey who are from Los Angeles, were of Bastards Canteen, kept his businesses. arrested. 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, June 4, 2020 Downey budget proposal down $19.3M from last year

By Alex Dominguez While staff’s report did investments resulting from the completion of two city fire Staff Writer say that the city will primarily expenditure of Measure S bond stations, the library, and focus on recovering financially fund - a decrease of $19,317,616, $21 million in recreational, DOWNEY — The Downey from COVID-19, the city is or 7.39% decrease from the irrigation and infrastructure City Council took its first look at proposing an overall city- previous fiscal year. improvements at city parks. a potential budget for fiscal year wide budget of $241,975,786 2020-21 on Tuesday, with staff - including operational The 2020-21 appropriations In the matter of reserve proposing an overall city-wide expenditures resulting from are split between the general funds, Downey’s general fund budget of nearly $242 million. the use of Measure S revenues fund and other funds. reserve balance is projected to and including infrastructure be at $30,296,977, maintaining General fund expenditures the same level as last year. are currently projected to be at In Memory of $98,238,268, 4.59% higher than While city budget talks last year. However, revenue is always require tedious work to projected to be at $106,858,667, remain balanced and solvent, Edward (Ed) William Brooks 14% higher than the current this year’s discussions include February 16, 1960 - May 28, 2020 fiscal year – much in part the uncertainty that comes with Edward (Ed) William Brooks was to property and sales taxes the COVID-19 crisis, which has revenues, as well as a land sale. shaken the economy as a whole, born on February 16, 1960, in Los including an anticipated $54 Angeles, CA. He passed away on The proposed budget also billion deficit for the upcoming Demolition of Downey Fire Station 1 in 2019. includes the final stretch May 28, 2020, in Norwalk, CA. Ed is California budget. of Measure S, including the As such, many of the figures legislation assistance, and survived by his son Tyler, who was and forecasts presented on comparisons to previous by his side until the very end, and Tuesday were developed with economic downturns such as In Memory of brothers, Ray Cumberland, Tommy consideration of “Safer-at- the Great Recession, Hurricane Brooks, and sister Sandy Brooks Home” health order relaxation Katrina, and the ZIKA outbreak. Gerald F. Higginbotham phasing, federal and state Houser. Ed attended Bell High School, April 18, 1938 - May 11, 2020 where he was an All-Star Athlete, playing Football, Bellflower – Gerald F. Basketball, and Baseball - Football being his favorite. He Higginbotham, “Jerry” 82, passed graduated in 1978. away peacefully on Monday, For many years, Ed owned his own Carpet and Upholstery May 11th, 2020 at his home in Cleaning business, and in recent years brought his son Tyler Bellflower. on board to ultimately take over the business. Jerry was predeceased by his For the better part of the past 10 years, Ed spent most wife and best friend Jo Ann in of his time volunteering for the Warren High School 2016. He is survived by his son Football Program. Given the title of “Director of Football Douglas and his wife Kathleen of Operations”, Ed made it his mission to raise as much money Charlton, Massachusetts, his two as he could to support the Football Program. Some of the grandsons, Garrett Higginbotham of Seal Beach, California, fundraising events Ed took charge of were the Snack Shack, and Wyatt Higginbotham of Charlton, Massachusetts. the Fireworks Stand, selling ads in the program, securing Jerry was born in Los Angeles, CA, on April 18th, 1938 weekly meal donations from local restaurants for Feed the and lived his entire life in California. He married his best Bears, just to mention a few. Ed also headed the Annual friend JoAnn on December 10th, 1961 and never left her Football Awards Banquet. side for over 55 years. He was a faithful and longtime active Ed had a generous heart, and became a friend to just member of Messiah Lutheran Church of Downey, where he about everyone he met. He touched a lot of people’s lives spent a great deal of time volunteering to help others. and will be greatly missed by many. Due to current world events there are no services planned A Celebration of Ed’s Life will be scheduled for a later at this time. Jerry will be laid to rest next to JoAnn at Rose date. Updates will be posted on Ed Brooks Facebook page. Hills in Whittier, CA. Thursday, June 4, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 3 4 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, June 4, 2020 Things You Didn’t Know About Downey

By Bobbi Bruce Meralta Theatre reopened after because when one looked across Neighbor. it was made. It found its way to be named in honor of ex- Downey Historical Society remodeling and, according to the river from the west, either to the grounds of the Downey governor John G. Downey. At the opposite end of town, the unofficial results of the 1930 the water or the willows looked Elementary School. John C. Ardis, arriving from The present depot was built federal census, Downey had a like sheets of silver. DOWNEY — According to Arkansas in July 1868, purchased The Southern Pacific College, on 10 acres given to Southern population of 18,097. the Downey LiveWire, between The first school was a property in the vicinity of near 5th and New Street, was Pacific Railroad by the Downey January through June of 1930, Those who died during primitive structure built of Paramount and Alameda and founded in 1877 under the Land Association. In December the following was occurring in this period were: H.A. Scott, sticks, tules, mustard stalks and built a private school so that his auspices of the Christian Church. 1873, the first house in the Downey: Albert Kendrick, Mrs. S. Cheney such other materials that were at children would not have to go This school offered primary present town of Downey was Construction began on the (daughter of Allen Neighbors), hand. The roof was of the same the distance to the “little red education for little children. erected by Mr. J.K. Banks. Mr. Ada C. Pendleton Smith, Edward material and afforded some school house.” He himself was a Banks was the station master new Catholic church and an This item appeared in the J. Standlee, Andrew Jackson protection, but according to Mrs. schoolmaster. when the first train came edifice for the Nazarene church. Los Angeles News, Nov. 2, 1878: Bramlette, Gary Gifford, James Sarah Hutchison Grider, it leaked through Downey in April 1874. Lots in Country Club Orange There was need felt in 1869 “The Southern Pacific College Stewart, Edgar Gray, Albert so much when it rained that Estates subdivision (the former for larger and more adequate has 140 matriculates; the Los The Los Angeles Star Horton (murdered), and Judge school had to be dismissed. This Judge Rives property) were facilities and the Methodist Nietos College about 90, the newspaper relates in 1874, A.S. Gray. delighted the children. She also offered for sale. Episcopal Church, South, Gallatin or Silver School over “Downey saw the building of 50 said that mice would come out of From the Downey Champion founded Los Nietos Institute, 150, and the Alameda School 140. new homes, modern in style of Emsco Aviation was building the walls and nibble the toes of dated July 20, 1895: “If a doctor which taught primary grades. In A total of about 484, attending architecture, built entirely of a single-motored monoplane children. makes a mistake, he buries it. If the same year, Mr. Ardis built a in the immediate vicinity of wood. (None of the unattractive capable of flying from the United a merchant makes a mistake, he A small compensation was larger one-room school on land Downey City.” adobe buildings.)” States to Japan. never tells it. If a lawyer makes given to Miss Branson, who lived directly south of the present Mrs. Lillian Cochran One of the first commercial Downey Drive-In Market a mistake, he crawls out of it. with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burke. Alameda School (near the Tompkins described the schools buildings was the Central Hotel opened at 3rd and Paramount, But if an editor makes a mistake, (She was the first teacher.) In present Imperial Highway). The at the turn of the century in this on the north side of First Street and Alpha Beta bought out Our he puts it down on a sheet of January 1886, a lot adjacent to school was called the Sandridge way: “The children would line (Firestone) and north of the Own Grocery. paper for the world to look at, the original school was donated School and was built in the up to march into school and depot. The building was used for and in every community there by John G. Downey and Mrs. E. J. California style (with the boards Culley’s and Coy’s there was always a drummer boy the Southern Pacific College for are cranks who think they are L. McFarland, wife of Downey’s placed vertically). barbershops opened for who could really play that drum, a short time. One of the rooms models of wisdom because they business partner, upon which business. Later, the school was blown so we all felt real spirited, like of the hotel, Alonzo Waite, occasionally discover one.” a traditional “little red school down by a high wind and was army people marching. We were began the first newspaper (The W.R. Harriman marked house” was constructed. his 15th anniversary as Schools rebuilt on the present site of the expected to mind the teachers as Courier). The paper appeared in In later years, this structure Alameda School. the principal was allowed to use 1875. superintendent of the County The first school district was was moved to 3rd Street, just a strap on bad children. Besides, Farm. organized in 1865 and was called Rebuild Blacksmith shops were east of Downey Avenue. It was parents expected their children the Silver District. It was named important then as service Downey Hospital and the destroyed by fire in late 1948. The following is a quotation to mind and I was told by my stations would be today. Horses from the Los Angeles News of parents if I didn’t mind at school B.P. Patton was the first had to be given new shoes and Oct. 2, 1872: “Downey has no I could expect a spanking when I county-paid teacher. The clerk the horse-drawn wagons needed public school, and the pupils are got home.” of the Board of Trustees, Allen new metal rims on the wheels. obliged to attend those of the Neighbor, valued the building In 1913, the old building adjacent Gallatin and College The first post office was and equipment at $159.50. There was razed and replaced by a tile Settlements. The reason for this established in 1867 and was were no textbooks for the pupils and stucco structure which was is that the citizens, of late years, known as “Ten Mile House.” It and entire lessons taken from built by 1915. This building was have been so heavily taxed that was located on the stage route the teacher’s book were written used until the 1933 earthquake they cannot, at present, raise between Los Angeles and Santa upon blackboards and copied on forced its condemnation. funds for the erection of the Ana. The Overland Stage route children’s slates. During the two years required to necessary school building.” with its four horses made daily rebuild, the two teachers, Edith Later, charts with lessons deliveries of mail and passengers The first public school in Unsworth, primary, and Maude and pictures were used in the until outmoded by the coming of Downey proper was held in Price, principal and upper grade “Chart Class,” composed of the the railroad. rented quarters on the west side teacher, taught in tents erected smaller children. The pupils of Crawford Street. The earliest on the rear playgrounds. The post office was moved carried their own water from a record, 1883, shows 54 primary to Gallatin Settlement and was neighboring well. History teaches us that as children were enrolled. A bond operated from Frankel Brothers events cause challenges, we can A third structure, a two-story sale was held Nov. 5, 1883 to General Merchandise Store. adjust and thrive. building consisting of three raise funds for the construction Frankel Brothers later moved classrooms, cloakrooms, and a of a two-story frame building on Southern Pacific Railroad their store to the corner of janitor’s room -- costing $3,600 the present site of the City Hall. Firestone Boulevard and Downey With the coming of the -- was built in 1871. It opened on Avenue in 1874. The school followed the Southern Pacific Railroad on Oct. 21 of that year and served as standard architectural style of April 15, 1874 the business By July 3, 1876, the name the village location until being the day. The huge iron bell was houses of College Settlement of the post office was formally moved to the Gallatin location. cast in a sand mould back in and Gallatin united in building a changed to “Downey City The land was donated by Allen the England foundry in which larger and better railroad town Post Office.” The post office had boxes for the customers’ convenience. Southern Pacific railway would not deliver mail the four blocks between the depot and the post office -- the post office was moved again in 1886 to Firestone Boulevard near La Reina, only one block from the railway station. Thursday, June 4, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 5

School District and specifically Dr. Cari White on May 27, 2020 and then Dear Editor: In defense of Cari White their attempt to clarify on May 29. The Op-Ed written by Mr. Rojas and Ms. Reyes was apparently meant I’ve been a teacher for 20 years--14 of those years here in Downey, to stir up controversy. What I am struggling to comprehend is why Dear Editor: and never have I experienced anything like this COVID-19 pandemic. I anyone would need more controversy in their lives during these very In response to the Op-Ed piece, “Downey Unified was disingenuous teach seniors and am a parent of a high school senior who also lost all of troubling and frightening times. in its messages to seniors,” (May 27, 2020) I would like to thank you her senior activities. I have witnessed the sadness and sense of loss from What their words really do instead is shine a light on their own for providing me with the opportunity to defend one of the most hard- the eyes of both my students and my daughter. privilege and status. They have chosen to dissect a slice of time that working, genuine, and passionate administrators I have had the pleasure In their first letter, they accused Dr. White of being disingenuous was the most uncertain our school district has ever faced. They are also to work for during my 30 year tenure as a teacher in the Downey Unified because she was confident students would still be able to have their writing this in the mirror of hindsight, which we know is always 20-20. School District, Dr. Cari White. senior activities based on a March 12, 2020 Instagram post. Couldn’t one Speaking of 2020, why was it so important to create controversy The Op-Ed draws some hasty conclusions about our beloved principal argue that rather than “a lack of realism and honesty in communication right now? Why was it so important to create controversy on the night regarding her attempt last March to provide a sense of hope and stability to seniors at DUSD,” Dr. White was communicating the optimistic hope on which there was supposed to be a grand commencement ceremony? to the anxious and frightened students of Warren High School during that the seniors would be able to have all their activities? Back in March, the most unstable and unfamiliar situation any of us have experienced the entire nation was learning new information about this NOVEL (as in I feel as bad for Mr. Rojas’s sister as I do for all of the members of in our lifetimes. The authors state that they were “unsure whether” Cari brand new with little data available) virus daily. Of course things would the class of 2020. They did not get what they were expecting when they White’s actions were “due to incompetence or untruthfulness towards change. They failed to mention Dr. White’s 30+ Instagram posts dated started the school year in August. They had to complete their school year the seniors of 2020.” after that which all contained information, encouragement, and just on tiny screens in their kitchens, dining rooms and bedrooms. They had to attend meetings on Zoom while caring for younger siblings. Is it possible that there is another conclusion one could draw instead plain love for our school and our students. of the highly insulting false dilemma they suggest? Cari White, who is We as a school, district, city, county, state, and nation have learned They lost their platforms for athletics, the arts and CTE, among so humble that she never feels the need to broadcast her educational quite a bit more since March. Instead of casting blame and accusations of other things. They did not get to say goodbye to their friends. Our achievements in order to impress others--Ms. White, who has worked “false narrative,” couldn’t they both have shown grace and compassion Salutatorian did not give a speech. And yet, they will all prevail. They tirelessly to make sure that all staff and students remain safe during this to a person in a unique and unprecedented situation during which the have faced adversity and they have been strong for their families. They pandemic at the expense of her own health--Dr. Cari White, respected information was changing daily? I believe Mr. Rojas is studying to be a have provided a valuable lesson to the graduates who have come before principal of Warren High, who shows through her actions that she truly physician. Shouldn’t he know better than to cite an outdated Instagram and will continue to be a source of inspiration for the graduates who will cares for and loves our school, would never intentionally or knowingly post and use that as the basis for his criticism of Dr. White and DUSD? follow. mislead anyone, especially in an unprecedented time such as the entire I’m surprised your publication even felt that a March 12, 2020 Instagram Take note, Mr. Rojas and Ms. Reyes, of the spirit of the class of 2020. world is experiencing right now. post had enough relevance to be used at the end of May in an opinion It is not a spirit of controversy, but rather harmony. It is not a spirit of For the last 21 years, I have witnessed first-hand how much passion piece. boastful pride, but rather humility. And please, never underestimate the Cari White has for her students, her fellow teachers, and for Warren Life isn’t fair. We can’t always control what happens in our lives. power of kindness. High. I have worked with many wonderful administrators, but Cari Both Mr. Rojas and Ms. Reyes are young and with more life experience, Next time you see your community in need, please reach out to it. White was the principal who managed, through pure grit, to hold our I hope they begin to understand this lesson a little better. Perhaps they Offer your help and offer a hand. very opinionated staff together and motivate all of us to keep our wits will figure out how to make it better rather than blame others or write Dominique Drechsler about us during this pandemic. While actually having to create the new Op-Eds to be “controversial” when things don’t go the way they are Warren High School educational wheel, many of us most-likely said and did things that were intended. We don’t need controversy right now. We need unity. I stand not correct, but I know of no one who made mistakes with malicious by Dr. White and DUSD, and I thank them for all they have done for intent. What kind of person would intentionally lie to students and to everyone in our school district. what end would someone do that? Cari White spent a minimum of 14 Kimberly Kropf Dear Editor: hours per day, every day, making sure that every student had exactly English Teacher what he or she needed to be successful while learning from home. There I’ve known Cari White for the past 21 years at Warren High as her Warren High School is nothing I can see that is incompetent or disingenuous about her words colleague. In those 21 years, I’ve seen Cari touch the lives of everyone or actions. she comes across, starting with the Special Education students. And because she was so good, she was promoted to the Department Chair, Other than the pending MD/PhD and the farewell graduation speech under whose leadership the department flourished beautifully. from six years ago, exactly what credentials do the authors possess to Dear Editor: When Cari later became a Dean of students, the students she served make these assertions? Furthermore, why would they turn their backs Every Friday morning my copy of The Downey Patriot gets delivered knew she loved them with all of her heart. So they naturally opened up on the very institution that provided them with the groundwork to get into the gutter, right at the mouth of the driveway. By the time I get to their hearts in return. If you know Cari, it’s not hard to understand why them where they are right now? Here is the great irony: even after all the paper it is usually wet, multiple tire tracks imprinted through the they would open up to her. She’s all heart. Sometimes tears come first their vitriolic accusations of Dr. White, she would be the first to say, “It’s thin plastic bag. This is irritating to say the least, and I’ve been looking before words come out. That’s Cari. That’s our principal. Now, let’s jump okay. Once a Bear, always a Bear.” Some day, they may say something for a month to find someone at the paper whom I can hold responsible. that doesn’t turn out to be the way they originally thought it would be. to March 2020. I’ve decided the blame is to be shouldered by every single employee My hope for them when that happens--and it will if either of them Even before kids were let out of school mid-March, she had the at The Downey Patriot including writers, editors, maintenance workers, is ever in a position of leadership--is that their critics will be more foresight to make a list of students that were going to need computers and custodians. forgiving than they have been to Cari White. and internet, and most importantly, food. She did this most discreetly Monica Schulman After all, they all work for the same publication who published a respecting the students’ privacy. And because Principal White was English/Language-Arts Instructor “Letter to the Editor” written by Mr. Rojas and Ms. Reyes, and it is this prepared, the Food Services was ready starting March 16th with Warren High School publication whose job it is to ensure each Downey resident receives a hundreds of meals, ready to feed our students when many other districts copy of the paper. So, logically, the blame must be shouldered by all were absolutely confused as to what to do for weeks! Even more, because employees at The Patriot when the obituaries bleed through the real the teachers were prepared beforehand thanks to her leadership we estate pages, making it impossible to tell whether someone has died, were already teaching our students the very first week by using Google Dear Editor: is selling a house, or, I suppose, could be doing both at the same time. Classroom and Zoom and didn’t miss a beat! I was assigning work and As a teacher at Warren High School, I understand my biases. But the Sound ridiculous? Well, to a good many of the staff members at grading them the week of March 16th because she had us ready! assumptions made by Ernesto Rojas and Chloe Jane Reyes, I believe, are Warren High School, this argument makes as much logical sense as At the school, everybody knows that if there is a student or a family unfair and unwarranted. I think it’s fair that The Downey Patriot allows the ideas presented in the editorial published in The Patriot where in need Cari is always the first to know and first to mobilize the school a response to just a few of their points and quotes. the writers put blame on Cari White, Dr. Garcia, and the entire school to meet that need. If there’s a family in need, Cari will send an email district for promises made, even as the entire world grappled with the 1. One of the authors mentions that the Warren High School principal saying “Anonymous Family needs these items, C’mon Bears!” with her aftermath of a world-wide pandemic that no person, government, said in an Instagram post that “there has not been any discussion of always the first to chip in. And the thing is, she was this way when she corporation, or entity could honestly see coming. How can Mr. Rojas cancelling Prom or Graduation...” was a teacher, a dean, an assistant principal, and now a principal. And and Ms. Reyes find fault with Ms. White’s handling of the situation, you know what? Because we’ve been friends for a long time, I personally That is true, there weren’t any discussions about cancelling; because labeling her “disingenuous,” when all she was trying to do was provide a know she’s been taking care of a family all by herself of a grandmother at that time, we had no idea how long this pandemic/lock down would last. glimmer of hope during an otherwise grim situation? At the beginning, and grandchildren for the longest time out of her own pocket because Sure, there were estimates, but nothing concrete. Ernesto claims that no one knew what was happening day-to-day much less what would be she knows the grandmother is doing everything she can, and Cari wants the likelihood of a prom and graduation was at that time “nonexistent.” happening one...two...months in the future? to keep that family together and not see that family separate. Yes, that’s I think all readers remember the uncertainty that was circulating around Mr. Rojas, you especially seem to be an intelligent young man, our principal. She puts her money where her mouth is. And the thing is, mid-March. In fact, at that time, we were told that we would only be out bolstered with the life experience and maturity that all fresh, eager “20 she’ll do that for even those who bad mouths her, because she lives by for two weeks. We could only go off of that information. somethings” possess. After all: you were very careful to highlight that the very principles she preaches-love and forgiveness. 2. Mr. Rojas says that as an MD/PhD candidate, he is “surrounded by you are in a MD/PHD program, surrounded by “leaders in the field of I promise you when Cari White watches the fireworks tonight it will leaders in the field of medicine and science.” Well, Ernesto, we are not medicine and science.” And surely a MD/PHD candidate who was the be seen through a heavy heart. I promise you there is not a person whose surrounded by leaders in medicine and science. Why didn’t you tell them Farewell Speaker at a past Warren High graduation knows far better than heart weighs heavier in the City of Downey these days than Cari White to call us and let us know? Why didn’t the government listen to them? the leaders at WHO and the CDC, leaders who have changed opinions when it comes to serving our students. So if you want to blame anyone, Your UCLA friends could have saved us all a lot of heartache. and contradicted each other—from the beginning—at every step of this blame me. Maybe it’s my fault somehow things went awry. But don’t 3. Mr. Rojas and Ms. Reyes goes on to criticize our competence, global nightmare. If only you could have contacted the authorities at blame my principal whom I know whose very heart bleeds for every stating that Etiwanda High School had a socially distanced regiment these two agencies back when all this began…well, I’m sure they would single student like no other that walks through the gates of Warren High of graduates walking on stage, also mentioning Arcadia HS who had a have welcomed your thoughts. However, if it isn’t too late, and you do School each and every day. We are utterly blessed to have Dr. Cari White parade for their graduates. what I suggest, perhaps when you “Monday morning quarterback” and as our principal, and I pray to God that we get to keep her for a very long offer your suggestions and ideas for change to WHO and the CDC maybe time. I read Mr. Rojas’ and Ms. Reyes’ critiques on a Thursday. Warren and you could share them with your readers—because you certainly didn’t Downey HS have planned worked tirelessly to recognize and celebrate David Cha offer any in your op-ed. their seniors, with the finale happening on Thursday night for Downey Warren High School HS, and Friday night for Warren HS. Their critique is unfair. Speaking As a parent who will miss hearing the senior activity stories coming for Warren HS, we’ve celebrated many seniors over social media, we’ve from his eldest son, a graduate of Warren this year… as a parent who organized several social-distanced “drive-throughs” to pass out caps missed out on taking pre-prom photos…as a parent who will not witness and gowns, we’ve given students the opportunity to see their teachers his firstborn graduate from high school… it is important to note that I one last time, and organized photos in front of the office where with our am saddened too. But to put any blame on anyone or anything other Garden Mascot. than the virus itself would be a case of woefully misplaced emotions. My senior certainly doesn’t blame anyone else, and he doesn’t even possess Battle against COVID-19 Mr. Rojas and Ms. Reyes, it looks to me like you were trying to have the collective wisdom Mr. Rojas and Ms. Reyes must share. a “gotcha” moment with Warren High School and the District. Ernesto, Dear Editor: As is their first amendment right, I hope Mr. Rojas and Ms. Reyes we know you are a very smart individual, but I hope next time you reach We are definitely at war and we lost it to liquid droplets in a bag will continue to post their thoughts as often and as passionately as they out to the school to ask questions before you make accusations. The called COVID-19. Warren administrators and teachers are tirelessly working to give their wish—as I will. Just understand that I am confident that their opinions Seniors the best they can have during this unfortunate time. I hope here do not represent the majority of the staff members of the Downey A microscopic droplets with no brain, eyes, legs or hands. An you can understand the frustration of seeing an ex-Warren graduate Unified School District. enemy that made our trillions of dollars worth of airplane carriers, criticizing our efforts. Finally: I do find some satisfaction in the knowledge that the same bombers, jet fighters, submarines, rockets, and nuclear bombs Good luck to you both, as I’m sure you will do tremendous things in educational institution that Mr. Rojas was eager to criticize is the same worthless. your future. But please respect the work that people like my colleagues educational institution which provided him the solid foundation that I am hoping that we shop spending our tax money on arms that do...even if we aren’t as smart as you. put him into that MD/PHD program. You’re welcome, Mr. Rojas. will not be used anymore. If we really learned from this disaster’s Justin Muller Now since I’m convinced the editors, custodial staff, etc. will not defeats, we should focus on our health systems and prepare for Warren High School take care of the ongoing issue I’m having with my Friday delivery, I will another micoscopic enemy, not Russia or China. have to be satisfied with my paper sitting in the gutter, week after week, We lost the COVID-19 battle because we didn’t have enough crushed and wet. masks to protect us, equipment that costs 50 cents to make. Masks Dear Editor: At this point, I feel it’s a good place for it. are the most valuable defense of this type of virus. Social distancing I cannot remain silent after you recently published the Op-Eds Greg Elasser is okay, but masks are vital to stop these droplets from coming or written by Ernesto Rojas and Chloe Jane Reyes criticizing Downey Unified Teacher exiting your respiratory system. Warren High School As usual, we found out four months later that we can go out but while wearing a mask. If we had worn masks from the beginning we could have avoided a total shutdown and avoided these financial Dear Editor: hardships. Only now are we going to reopen businesses gradually and you will see that masks are the center of our protection against this There is no mistake in assuming the words “Downey Unified was microscopic enemy. disingenuous in its messages to seniors” are malicious and mean- spirited. In using Dr. Cari White’s words as an “example,” it is indeed Moustafa Elsherif directly offending her and every staff member, student, and parent Downey who supports her and works tirelessly beside her. There was nothing constructive about the criticisms present in the Op-Ed article or the “clarification” whatsoever. While I have nothing to say to Mr. Rojas or Ms. Reyes, I am proud to Protest behavior share what I know about Dr. White and DUSD. Dear Editor: Dr. White has been a source of strength and hope for all students, families, and staff members since the day we realized how deeply our I can offer a simple solution to our almost unbelievable community was about to be affected by COVID-19. Information was countrywide turmoil after the horrendous killing of George Floyd in shared as it was received, and plans were constantly being adjusted Minneapolis. accordingly. DUSD has been outstanding at acting quickly while still We should all behave in the same manner as our beloved former making informed decisions to keep our community safe. First Lady Michelle Obama. We could call it the Michelle Obama rule. A false narrative does not exist – only a community of educators who Whey is she so well behaved? Because she had a proper will do anything and everything to spread positivity and support in this upbringing by her parents. they taught her how to obey rules, laws time of uncertainty. and regulations. If everyone followed her exemplary behavior, the I look forward to this evening’s spectacular WHS celebration put police would simply be sitting around, twiddling their thumbs with on by some of the most genuine, compassionate, and educated people absolutely nothing to do. I know. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is all about three things: behavior, Dianne Huff behavior, and behavior. If people of all colors and creeds behaved like English Teacher Michelle Obama, the United States would be truly peaceful. Warren High School Jack Russell Downey 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, June 4, 2020 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

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Civil unrest peaked expected to be presented charged with felony looting. Six county and in most cities. over the weekend, with this week by various law people were charged with felony enforcement agencies for looting or attempted looting in These 10 cities prosecute looters ransacking filing consideration. In some Norwalk and three people were misdemeanors that occur in Southern California instances, people who were charged with attempted looting their jurisdiction: Los Angeles, businesses. arrested over the past several in Torrance. Long Beach, Santa Monica, days were cited and released. Pasadena, Torrance, Burbank, Those cases have not yet been A 15-year-old youth has Inglewood, Hawthorne, been charged in juvenile court Hermosa Beach and Redondo LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles presented. with assault upon a peace Beach. County District Attorney Jackie In downtown Los Angeles, officer. Lacey announced today that 11 people were charged with 61 people have been charged felonies, including looting, In total, 11 cases were People loot Hot Topic at The Pike with crimes committed during robbery and assault upon a declined due to insufficient in Downtown Long Beach, Sunday, protests in Los Angeles County peace officer. evidence, 19 referred back to May 31, 2020. Photo by Brandon over the past several days. law enforcement agencies RIchardson, Long Beach Post Seventeen people were for further investigation “I support the peaceful charged at the Airport Branch and 31 were referred to the organized protests that already Court, which covers some of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s have brought needed attention western portions of Los Angeles Office for misdemeanor filing to racial inequality throughout County, including Santa Monica consideration. our society, including in the and Beverly Hills. The charges criminal justice system,” include felony looting, burglary Due to the COVID-19 District Attorney Lacey said. “I and identity theft as well as pandemic, some cases qualified also have a constitutional and misdemeanor looting and for zero bail under the guidelines ethical duty to protect the public burglary. set forth by the Judicial Council and prosecute people who loot of California. However, some and vandalize our community.” Fifteen people were charged looting cases might require bail with felony looting, fleeing since a state of emergency was A majority of the charges a pursuing peace officer’s declared in Los Angeles County. filed over the past two days vehicle or attempted looting in have been for looting. Other Compton, while three people The District Attorney’s charges include assault and/ were charged with felony looting Office prosecutes all felonies or battery upon a peace officer, in Long Beach. in Los Angeles County and robbery, burglary, possession misdemeanors that occur in of a destructive device, identity In Van Nuys, five people were the unincorporated areas of the theft and receiving stolen property.

Felony looting carries a possible maximum sentence of three years in county jail.

Additional cases are

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business under the fictitious business name The filing of this statement does not of itself PROJECT NOS. 19-37-02 & 19-37-04. Pre-Bid RFI’s shall NOT be accepted California State License number shall be FICT. BUS NAME or names listed above: 04/2020 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Each bid(s) shall be accompanied by nor responded to if received later clearly stated on the bidder’s proposal. I declare that all the information in this Business Name in violation of the rights of cash, a certified or cashier’s check than 12:00 pm on June 18, 2020. Pre- statement is true and correct. (A registrant another under Federal, State or Common or by a corporate surety bond issued Bid RFI’s shall not be responded to if Subcontractors shall be licensed pursuant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS who declares as true any material matter Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business by a surety company, admitted to do submitted from general contractors not to California law for the trades necessary to NAME STATEMENT pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). business in the State of California, included on the Mandatory Bid Walk perform the Work called for in the Contract File Number 2020076131 and Professions Code that the registrant on the form furnished by the City as Attendee List. Phone inquiries shall Documents. THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor The Downey Patriot guarantee that bidder will, if an award not be accepted. The City may issue DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) D AND L punishable by a fine not to exceed one 5/28/20, 6/4/20, 6/11/20, 6/18/20 is made to him in accordance with the a clarification Addendum responding In accordance with California Public SUPPLY, 14512 S. GARFIELD AVE., thousand dollars ($1,000). terms of his bid(s), promptly secure to the appropriately submitted Pre- Contract Code section 22300, the District PARAMOUNT CA 90723, LA COUNTY S/ DIANNA AYALA, PARTNER Workers’ Compensation insurance, Bid RFI’s. will permit the substitution of securities for Articles of Incorporation or Organization This statement was filed with the County and liability insurance, execute a any moneys withheld by the District to ensure Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 12, 2020 GOVERNMENT contract in the required form, and The estimated construction costs are performance under the Contract. REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) D & L Notice - In accordance with Subdivision furnish satisfactory bonds for the $3,100,000.00 for Fire Station #2 and PACKING SUPPLIES, INC., 14512 S. (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name faithful performance of the Contract $3,400,000.00 for Fire Station #4. Each bidder’s bid must be accompanied GARFIELD AVENUE, PARAMOUNT CA CITY OF DOWNEY Statement generally expires at the end of NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS (“Performance Bond”) and for the by one of the following forms of bidder’s 90723 five years from the date on which it was filed payment of claims of materialmen NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. security: (1) cash; (2) a cashier’s check State of Incorporation: CA in the office of the County Clerk, except, as and laborers thereunder (“Payment made payable to the District; (3) a certified THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Bond”). Said cash, check or bidder’s CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA check made payable to the District; or (4) Corporation where it expires 40 days after any change in PROJECT NO. 19-37-02 bond shall be in an amount of not less Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC a bidder’s bond executed by a California The date registrant started to transact the facts set forth in the statement pursuant FIRE STATION 2 than ten percent (10%) of the amount City Clerk admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil business under the fictitious business name to Section 17913 other then a change in the MODERNIZATION & of the bid(s). The Performance and Procedure section 995.120, made payable or names listed above: 02/2000 residence address of a registered owner. A Payment Bond shall be not less than to the District in the form set forth in the I declare that all the information in this EXPANSION PROJECT new Fictitious Business Name Statement and one hundred percent (100%) of the The Downey Patriot Contract Documents. Such bidder’s security statement is true and correct. (A registrant must be filed before the expiration. Effective total amount of the bid price named 5/28/20, 6/4/20 must be in an amount not less than ten who declares as true any material matter January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT in the contract. Only bonds issued by percent (10%) of the maximum amount of pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Name Statement must be accompanied by PROJECT NO. 19-37-04 companies admitted to do business in NOTICE INVITING BIDS bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter and Professions Code that the registrant the affidavit of identity form. FIRE STATION 4 the State of California will be accepted into the proposed Contract, if the same is knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor The filing of this statement does not of itself MODERNIZATION & in accordance with the Code of Civil LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT awarded to such bidder, and will provide the punishable by a fine not to exceed one authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious EXPANSION PROJECT Procedure Section 995.311. Failure required Performance and Payment Bonds, thousand dollars ($1,000). Business Name in violation of the rights of to submit acceptable Payment and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the insurance certificates and any other required S/ D & L PACKING SUPPLIES, INC., VICE another under Federal, State or Common NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Performance Bonds as required shall Lynwood Unified School District, acting by documents. In the event of failure to enter PRESIDENT, DANIEL DOHERTY Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business sealed bids will be received at the result in a rejection of the bid(s) and and through its Governing Board, hereinafter into said Contract or provide the necessary This statement was filed with the County and Professions Code). office of the City Clerk of Downey until a forfeiture of the proposal guarantee. referred to as “District”, will receive prior to documents, said security will be forfeited. Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 5, 2020 11:00 am on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. on the 2nd day of July, 2020 Notice - In accordance with Subdivision The Downey Patriot which hour the proposed bids will be The Contractor shall abide by the sealed bids for the award of a Contract for The Contractor and all subcontractors shall (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 6/4/20, 6/11/20, 6/18/20, 6/25/20 publicly opened and read in the City provisions of the California Labor Code the following: comply with the requirements set forth in Statement generally expires at the end of Hall at 11111 Brookshire Ave, Downey, § 1770-1781, et seq. In accordance with Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor five years from the date on which it was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS California for Capital Improvement the provisions of the California Labor BID NO. CM-132020; Code which are available from the Director in the office of the County Clerk, except, as NAME STATEMENT Projects 19-37-02 & 19-37-04 – Fire Code § 1773, the general prevailing LYNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL of the State of CA Department of Industrial provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, File Number 2020083082 Station 2 & Fire Station 4 Modernization rates of per diem wages and holiday AUDITORIUM DEMOLITION PROJECT Relations. where it expires 40 days after any change in THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) and Expansion Project. and overtime work in the locality in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) WINNETKA which the work is to be performed has Scope of Work Overview A contractor or subcontractor shall not be to Section 17913 other then a change in the GROCERY OUTLET, 19718 SHERMAN The Scope of Work to be performed been obtained from the Director of the qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, residence address of a registered owner. A WAY, WINNETKA CA 91306, LA COUNTY, under this Contract for Fire Station Department of Industrial Relations, a The Scope of Work shall include the subject to the requirements of Section 4104 new Fictitious Business Name Statement 15719 DOWNEY AVE, PARAMOUNT CA 2 includes an enlarged and improved copy of which is on file in the office of completion of the Auditorium Building and of the Public Contract Code, or engage in must be filed before the expiration. Effective 90723 Apparatus Bay; replacement of the City Clerk of the City of Downey and associated sitework. Demolish, furnish the performance of any contract for public January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Articles of Incorporation or Organization one (1) existing dorm room and will be made available to any interested and install all items shown in the plans work, as defined in the Labor Code, unless Name Statement must be accompanied by Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 4310237 four sleeping alcoves in a group party upon request. The Contractor and specifications for the subject project. currently registered and qualified to perform the affidavit of identity form. REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) CMW-GO dormitory space, a common shared shall post a copy of the prevailing rate the project scope includes abatement of public work pursuant to Labor Code section The filing of this statement does not of itself INC, 15719 DOWNEY AVE, PARAMOUNT bathroom and shower area, and of per diem wages at the job site. The hazardous materials and haul-off of all debris 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious CA 90723 shared locker room with seven (7) Contractor, and any Subcontractor from site and capping of utilities currently for an unregistered contractor to submit a Business Name in violation of the rights of State of Incorporation: CA single occupancy dorm rooms sharing under him, shall pay not less than the serving this building. The Contract Time is bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 another under Federal, State or Common THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a individual bathrooms at a typical specified prevailing rates of wages to 144 consecutive calendar days. of the Business and Professions Code or Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business Corporation ratio of 1 bathroom for every 2 dorm all workers employed in the execution by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public and Professions Code). The date registrant started to transact rooms; new modernized support spaces of the contract. All bids shall be made and presented only Contract Code, provided the contractor is business under the fictitious business name including exercise room, dayroom, on the forms presented by the District. registered to perform public work pursuant The Downey Patriot or names listed above: N/A kitchen, and separate dining area; All projects require the successful Bids shall be received in written form at to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract 5/14/20, 5/21/20, 5/28/20, 6/4/20 I declare that all the information in this refreshed exterior palette of metal bidder to possess a valid State of the Purchasing Dept. on the second floor is awarded. statement is true and correct. (A registrant panels, aluminum frame windows, California Contractor’s License at the of the District Office, 11321 Bullis Road, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS who declares as true any material matter time of Contract Award, in accordance Lynwood, CA 90262 and shall be opened The Contractor and all subcontractors NAME STATEMENT and stucco, plus updated building pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business graphics; and other miscellaneous with Section 20103.5 of the Public and publicly read aloud at the above stated shall furnish certified payroll records as File Number 2020080284 and Professions Code that the registrant Contract Code. Pursuant to Section 3300 time and place. Any bids received after the THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) related work in accordance with Plans required pursuant Labor Code section knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor of the Public Contract Code, the City time specified above or after any extensions 1776. Monitoring and enforcement of DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) THE BRAND and Specifications entitled Capital punishable by a fine not to exceed one Improvement Project No. 19-37- 02 has determined that the Contractor to due to material changes shall be returned the prevailing wage laws and related CO. (2) THE BRAND COMPANY, 11923 thousand dollars ($1,000). whom the subject contract is awarded unopened. requirements will be performed by the OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD APT. 9, – Fire Station 2 Modernization and S/ CMW-GO INC, CFO, MARTHA CAMPOS Expansion Project, dated 1/11/19. shall possess a valid: Labor Commissioner/ Department of Labor DOWNEY CA 90242, COUNTY OF LOS This statement was filed with the County This Project is being let in accordance Standards Enforcement (DLSE). ANGELES, PO BOX 14641, TORRANCE Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 15, 2020 State of California Contractor’s with the Uniform Public Construction Cost CA 90603 The Scope of Work to be performed Notice - In accordance with Subdivision under this Contract for Fire Station License in the Classification of B Accounting Act (“UPCCAA”) (specifically, No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period Articles of Incorporation or Organization (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name the formal bidding procedures in Section Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A 4 includes an enlarged and improved of ninety (90) calendar days after the date Statement generally expires at the end of Apparatus Bay; replacement of one In accordance with California Labor 22032(c)). set for the opening of bids. REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) DIANNA five years from the date on which it was filed Code Section 1771.1, no Contractor or AYALA, 11923 OLD RIVER SCHOOL (1) existing dorm room, a modest in the office of the County Clerk, except, as group dormitory space, two shared Subcontractor shall be qualified to (a) Prequalification of Bidders Separate payment and performance bonds, ROAD APT. 9, DOWNEY CA 90242 (2) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, bid on or be listed in a bid proposal on ROSALIA ROBLES, 11923 OLD RIVER bathrooms and shower areas, and each in an amount equal to 100% of the total where it expires 40 days after any change in shared locker room with seven (7) or after March 1, 2015, or (b) engage As a condition of bidding for this Project, and Contract amount, are required, and shall be SCHOOL ROAD APT. 9, DOWNEY CA the facts set forth in the statement pursuant in the performance of this Work after in accordance with California Public Contract 90242 (3) BEATRIZ AYALA, 11923 OLD single occupancy dorm rooms sharing provided to the District prior to execution of to Section 17913 other then a change in the individual bathrooms at a typical April 1, 2015, unless registered and Code section 20111.5, prospective bidders the Contract and shall be in the form set forth RIVER SCHOOL ROAD APT. 9, DOWNEY residence address of a registered owner. A qualified to perform the Work pursuant are required to submit to the District a CA 90242 ratio of 1 bathroom for every 2 dorm in the Contract Documents. new Fictitious Business Name Statement rooms; new modernized support spaces to Labor Code Section 1725.5. completed set of prequalification documents State of Incorporation: CA must be filed before the expiration. Effective on forms provided by the District. These THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a including exercise room, dayroom, All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business kitchen, and separate dining area; Contractor’s performance of the Work documents will be the basis for determining must be issued by a California admitted General Partnership Name Statement must be accompanied by described in this Notice Inviting Bids which bidders are qualified to bid on this The date registrant started to transact refreshed exterior palette of metal surety as defined in California Code of Civil the affidavit of identity form. panels, aluminum frame windows, is subject to compliance monitoring Project. Procedure section 995.120. and stucco, plus updated building and enforcement by the California graphics; and other miscellaneous Department of Industrial Relations. Bids will not be accepted if a Contractor Where applicable, bidders must meet the related work in accordance with Plans has not been prequalified. Prequalification requirements set forth in Public Contract and Specifications entitled Capital Each Contractor submitting a proposal documents are available from Del Terra Code section 10115 et seq., Military and Improvement Project No. 19-37- 04 or bid for his work shall complete and Construction Group, 13181 Crossroads Veterans Code section 999 et seq. and – Fire Station 4 Modernization and submit with the proposal all of the Pkwy. N., Suite 540, City of Industry, CA California Code of Regulations, Title 2, POETRY MATTERS Expansion Project, dated 1/11/19. forms included therein, including the 91746, upon request. Prequalification Section 1896.60 et seq. regarding Disabled Bidder’s Qualifications Statement, documents must be submitted by June 24, Veteran Business Enterprise (“DVBE”) Mandatory Bid Walk shall be required Designation of Subcontractors, the 2020 at noon [not less than five days prior Programs. for all contractors bidding on this Non-Collusion Affidavit, the Pre-Bid to bid opening date]. Contractors will be Project, failure to attend and formally Site Inspection Certification and the notified by telephone, fax or by mail of their Any request for substitutions pursuant to Riot (excerpts) sign the Attendance Sheet at the Signature Page. Failure to include any prequalification rating within a reasonable Public Contract Code section 3400 must be locations, shall render the bidder of these documents with the proposal period of time after submission of their made at the time of Bid on the Substitution non-responsive and its bid(s) shall be may disqualify the proposal. prequalification documents, but not less Request Form set forth in the Contract A riot is the language of the unheard. returned unopened. than one day prior to the bid opening date. Documents and included with the bid. The City of Downey reserves the right, —Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / Date / Time after opening bids, to reject any or all There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Inquiries shall be sent in writing to: Manuel of Mandatory Bid Walk: bids, to waive any informality in any Conference and Job Walk on Friday, Jaramillo, Program Manager, Del Terra Wednesday / June 10, 2020 / 10:00 am bid received, and to be the sole judge June 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Group, 13181 Crossroads Parkway North, Fire. 1st Location: Fire Station #2 – 9556 of the merits of the respective bids Auditorium Building at Lynwood Middle Suite 540, City of Industry, CA 91746 Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA 90242 received. The award of the Contract, School located at 12124 Bullis Road, Fax: 626-839-9307 or Email: mjaramillo@ That is their way of lighting candles in the darkness. In front of Apparatus Bay Doors if it is awarded, will be to the lowest Lynwood, CA 90262. Any Contractor delterra.com. 2nd Location: Fire Station #4 – 9349 responsible Bidder whose bid complies bidding on the Project who fails to attend the A White Philosopher said Florence Ave., Downey, CA 90240 with all the requirements prescribed. entire mandatory job walk and conference No telephone or facsimile machine will be In front of Apparatus Bay Doors will be deemed a non-responsive bidder and available to bidders on the District premises ‘It is better to light one candle than curse the darkness.’ Pursuant to California Public Contract will have its bid returned unopened. at any time. Plans and Specifications can be Code § 22300, the Contractor at his These candles curse— sent to you via email from the City sole cost and expense, may substitute A link to download bid documents will be It is each bidder’s sole responsibility to inverting the deeps of the darkness.’ of Downey’s Project Coordination authorized securities for any monies emailed at the end of the mandatory bid ensure its bid is timely delivered and and Communication on-line internet withheld by the City to ensure walk by Del Terra. received at the location designated as portal, PROCORE. To obtain access performance under the Contract. specified above. Any bid received at the to the Plans and Specifications via Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor designated location after the scheduled GUARD HERE, GUNS LOADED. PROCORE, email Melanie Cazin All Pre-Bid Requests for Information pursuant to the California Business and closing time for receipt of bids shall be [email protected] with the (RFI) shall be submitted ONLY from Professions Code, and be licensed to returned to the bidder unopened. Subject Line: ”FIRE STATIONS 2 & 4”. listed Mandatory Bid Walk attendee- perform the work called for in the Contract general contractors and shall be in Documents. The successful bidder must The young men run. ______BIDS MUST BE MADE ON THE written form only and emailed to: possess a valid and active Class “C21” LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT The children in ritual chatter PROPOSAL FORM(S) INCLUDED IN [email protected] (Melanie Cazin Building Moving, Demolition Contractor’s THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS – Project Controls Manager). License at the time of bid and throughout the The Downey Patriot scatter upon FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT duration of this Contract. The Contractor’s 5/28/20, 6/4/20 their Own and old geography.

The Law comes sirening across the town.

Lies are told and legends made. Phoenix rises unafraid.

The Black Philosopher will remember: “There they came to life and exulted, the hurt mute. Then it was over.

The dust, as they say, settled.”

Gwendolyn Brooks, Broadside Press, 1969

Brooks wrote this poem in 1968 where riots broke out in Chicago after Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. The Watts Rebellion had occurred after the long hot summer of 1965. In 1992 riots fol- lowed the acquittal of four police officers of using excessive police force after Rodney King’s beating. Poetry Matters is curated by Lorine Parks. Thursday, June 4, 2020 The Downey Patriot | 9 Zillow predicts small home price drop through rest of 2020

strong housing market, the mortgage interest rates, meant Industrial production fell 5.4% GDP in 2021. A number of high- broader U.S. economy was also the housing market was well- over the same period, the largest frequency data points published showing signs of strength, positioned for a strong spring one-month decline since the by Goldman Sachs offering despite some looming concerns. selling season. 1940s. insight into many industries The labor market was riding and sectors, including housing, high: The overall unemployment But over the course of just a These and other disruptions also allowed our team to make rate was 3.5%, tied for its lowest few weeks, that all got turned on have been shocking in both their frequent updates to our outlook level in 50 years; an average its head. More than 30 million speed and scale. But even so, based on hard, industry-specific of 224,000 jobs were created (and counting) unemployment we believe many of them to be data. in the three months ending insurance claims have been transitory and will be addressed February 2020; and labor force filed since the middle of March, as the economy opens up again. participation was near a seven- representing about one-in- six of all previously employed In creating this forecast, we year high. The manufacturing relied heavily on macroeconomic sector, which struggled through people counted in the March jobs report. Retail sales levels forecasts created by Goldman much of 2019, was beginning Sachs and the International to recover as global tensions plummeted in March, falling 8.7% from February, the biggest Monetary Fund, both of which (trade war, Brexit etc.) eased call for a 5%-to-6% decline The continued economic through all of 2021 (more of one-month decline since the and simplified. And consumer in GDP in 2020, followed by fallout from the spread of a “long U” shape). Under our Commerce Department began spending levels remained a 4.5%-to-5.5%% increase in COVID-19 has introduced more-optimistic assumptions, steady through February. tracking the data in 1992. immense uncertainty into the the market could experience housing market as consumers a fast, V-shaped “snapback” Of course, not everything was step back from large purchases similar to what happened in the perfect. Corporate debt levels and social distancing puts a chill Hong Kong real estate market have risen markedly in recent on necessary market services. after the 2003 SARS outbreak. years, and the quality of debt As a result, Zillow expects home The medium scenario features a was beginning to be questioned prices will most likely fall 2%- “check-mark” shaped recovery even before the pandemic. to-3% through the end of the and our pessimistic scenario Non-financial corporate debt year from pre-coronavirus features more of a “wide-U” securities and loans increased levels, and home sales to fall as recovery, with a longer bottom to almost 47% of GDP in the much as 60%, before both begin and more gradual pace of last quarter of 2019, up from to slowly recover to baseline improvement. a post-recession low of 40% levels by the end of 2021. in Q4 2010. As of January, only At time of publication, we two U.S. companies (Microsoft The latest forecasts, based believe the medium scenario and Johnson & Johnson) had on published and proprietary to be the most likely outcome, AAA debt ratings — indicating macroeconomic and housing followed by the pessimistic the highest level of credit- data, also include more scenario and then the optimistic worthiness. Businesses were pessimistic or optimistic scenario. These scenarios also scaling back on investments projections based on the and our assessment of their in capital, suggesting they duration of the pandemic and likelihoods are open to revision viewed their longer-term the depth of its impact on the and will be revisited periodically prospects as tenuous. broader economy. as more information regarding Manufacturers’ spending on the timing, scale and success nondefense capital goods was The forecasts center around of relaxed social-distancing lower in February 2020 ($68.8B) a baseline prediction of a 4.9% measures, among other factors, than it was in February 2012 decrease in United States GDP is released. ($69.7B), despite eight years in 2020 and a subsequent 5.7% of economic expansion. And increase in 2021. Under the How Did We Get Here? ten years into a record-long baseline scenario, we expect: The housing market was economic expansion, the key A 2%-3% drop in prices beginning to heat up at the end Federal funds rate as set by the through the end of 2020, of 2019 and into early 2020. Federal Reserve was very low, followed by a slow recovery Home price appreciation had leaving the Fed with less wiggle throughout 2021. Prices will begun to reaccelerate after a room than usual to stimulate return to Q4 2019 levels by Q3 fairly tepid 2019. Sentiment the economy in the case of a 2021. across most market participants downturn. (buyers, sellers, lenders, Even before the onset of the A 50% decline in home sales homebuilders) were all at or near crisis, these factors combined to from their pre-coronavirus their survey highs. Sales volume somewhat dampen our forward- levels, as measured at the end and construction levels were looking outlook. But in general, of 2019. Home sales will bottom both rising at an increased rate. macroeconomic conditions out in Q2 before beginning to Mortgage delinquency rates were sturdy heading into the improve near the end of Q2 were near all-time lows, and spring. And this relatively 2020. record-low for-sale inventory strong economy, coupled with was fueling competition for the Sales volume will recover to strong demand from home few homes on the market. about 97% of Q4 2019 levels by buyers and relatively friendly the end of 2021. In addition to a generally buying conditions thanks to low The pace of recovery is what distinguishes our three scenarios from one another.

Each of our scenarios implies very different paths for home prices and sales volumes. Our optimistic scenario features a small dip in house prices in Q2- Q3 followed by a robust recovery. The baseline medium scenario features a U-shaped trough in Q4 followed by a slower recovery and our pessimistic scenario features continued weakness 10 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, June 4, 2020