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Serving Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Commerce, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, La Palma, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera • 86,000 Homes Every Friday • May 11, 2018 • Vol 33, No. 5 CERRITOS’ ECONOMIC CERRITOS BASED AIS CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY UNDER PRESSURE, ENGINE SLOWS, DEVELOPER WITHDRAWS COULD BE A RESULT ARTESIA LIVE II PROJECT OF ONLINE SALES BY BRIAN HEWS

BY BRIAN HEWS elcome to Artesia, now go home. The Spring 2018 Cerritos Quarterly W Opponents of the Artesia Economic Profile, an exhaustive study Live II project, which included some by Cerritos’ Advanced Planning Depart- Artesia residents and the city of Cerritos, ment, reports that the Cerritos economic will be happy to hear about a letter the engine slowed slightly in the fourth quar- city of Artesia recently received. ter of 2017, reporting $7.659 million in The project, a mixed-use condomin- sales tax revenue versus $7.698 in 2016, ium development located at 186th and a decrease of $40,000 or 0.5%. Gridley, will be abandoned. Overall, City revenue grew only The project that would have generat- slightly, from $27.7 million to $28.1 mil- ed several hundred jobs, brought in mil- lion, an increase of 1.5%, or $416,000. lions to the cash strapped city of Artesia, The statistical data behind the re- and created substantially more foot traffic port is compiled from a wide variety of to the Mall, was sources, including Cerritos’ Finance Di- withdrawn by the developer Cornerstone CELEBRATING AIS' 50 YEARS in business on April 17 was from (l-r) Cerritos City vision, the Employment De- Artesia Development, LLC. Councilman Jim Edwards, AIS Executive VP Jerry Baker, AIS President & CEO Mark velopment Department, and several real City management received a letter Ribisi, (then) Cerritos Mayor Grace Hu, AIS Senior VP Mark Casas, AIS CFO Chris this past Wednesday, May 9 from Corner- estate publications. Bremer, AIS VP Lani Elkin, AIS VP George Kalamaras. Overall from 2013 to 2017, total an- nual sales tax revenue has grown $5.1 See ARTESIA LIVE II page 12 million from $23 million to $28.1 mil- lion. BY BRIAN HEWS si and others, and acknowledged the fact ASM. GARCIA CLAIMS GOV. For the fourth quarter 2017, the Cer- they decided on Cerritos as their home. ritos Auto Square (CAS) generated the It was a bright, sunny April day when Ribisi, who stands at least six feet- BROWN'S ENDORSEMENT, greatest amount of sales tax at $4.053 Cerritos’ based Auto Insurance Special- six inches tall, was then given a City million, compared to $3.798 million in ists’ (AIS) employees began trickling proclamation by Council member Jim 2016, a 6.7% increase. BROWN CAMP out of their Cerritos Town Center build- Edwards. But in the first quarter of 2018, the ing and took a short walk to celebrate CAS actually sold less , 13,407, as Edwards, who stands about five feet- DENIES CLAIM the company’s 50th anniversary in front nine inches, remarked, “this is probably compared to 15,025 in 2017, a decrease of the Cerritos Center for the Perform- of 1,618 cars, or 10.7%. The revenue in- the first time I needed to get on a step BY BRIAN HEWS ing Arts. ladder to give a proclamation.” crease is a reflection of the increase in More than 200 employees celebrated Ribisi took the time to recognize Hews Media Group-Community the price of cars. the milestone with senior AIS officials. It is a three-year downward trend for his staff at the event, including Mayor News has learned that 58th Assembly Present at the event was then Cerritos the CAS. In the first quarter of 2016, Mowles. He acknowledged his senior woman Cristina Garcia, who is under in- Mayor Grace Hu (the mayoral transition the CAS sold 15,563 cars; in 2017 Q-1, employees including Executive Vice vestigation by the Assembly Rules Com- occurred seven days later) and long-time 15,025 cars; and in 2018 Q-1, 13,407 President Jerry Baker, Senior Vice Pres- mittee for several sexual Cerritos Council member Jim Edwards. cars, a decrease of 2,156 from 2016-’18. ident Mark Casas, Chief Financial Of- harassment allegations, La Mirada Mayor Larry Mowles was The Los Cerritos Center (LCC) was is sending out campaign also present. ficer Chris Bremer, Vice President Lani second in sales tax, but revenue dropped Elkin, and Vice President George Kala- mailers, and claiming on Mowles previously worked for AIS her digital campaigns, that $168,000, or 12%, from $1.410 million maras. for 23 years and, according to CEO strongly imply California to $1.242 million. Ribisi finished by thanking his em- The Cerritos Industrial Park was the Mark Ribisi, was instrumental in the Governor Jerry Brown is ployees and staff, eloquently describ- CRISTINA third highest sales tax generator, contrib- company’s growth. endorsing her. ing how instrumental they were to the GARCIA uting over $707,000 in revenue which Mowles was in charge of sales train- Trouble is, the Gover- growth of the company. was an $87,000 increase, a healthy 14%, ing and instruction, training many sales nor's office denied it. over last year. people who are still employed at AIS He also recognized Cerritos for “be- The Garcia USPS campaign mailer Other sectors not including the in- today. ing a great city to do business in.” has a number of officials endorsing dustrial park generated nearly $573,000 As a small drone flew above record- Behind the employees was a table Garcia, including local ABCUSD Board in sales tax revenue, an increase of ing the festivities, AIS Vice President with a huge AIS 50th anniversary cake Member Sophia Tse and Commerce $30,000. These businesses include retail George Kalamaras enthusiastically wel- that all the employees were eyeing when resident Jason Stinnett. sales, machine shops, wholesaling, and comed the employees. they first arrived. If Garcia cares about "clean" local Mayor Hu then greeted the employ- “Now let’s enjoy some of that deli- w See CERRITOS page 13 ees, congratulated them along with Ribi- cious cake,” Ribisi stated. See GARCIA page 13 “Where the old fashioned neighborhood pharmacy meets the high tech pharmacy of tomorrow.” Pay Your Utilities Here! Edison, Gas, Frontier, WE MAKE FREE Suburban Water, Golden RX CREAMS FOR: LOCAL DELIVERY State Water, & more Fee may apply. • Diabetic Neuropathy • Psoriasis • Skin Disorders • Joint Nerve Pain • Hair Growth 13966 Valley View Ave. & Much More La Mirada, Ca 90638

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STAFF WRITERS TAMMYE MCDUFF LOREN KOPFF WRD FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND.....FREE FOOD GLEN CREASON EDITOR & PUBLISHER BRIAN HEWS Editor's note: This was incorrectly This year's festival, WRD's 11th published as last week, annual event, is called the “Treasure Be- Los Cerritos Community News and La Mirada Lamplighter is published weekly and delivered to Artesia, Cerritos and surrounding the event is the 12th. neath Our Feet, ” and will feature, among communities. Los Cerritos Community News has been established as a newspaper of general circulation in Los Angeles County. Based other things, a variety of food, a petting on this legal status we are eligible to publish Legal Notices and The Water Replenishment District zoo, and face painting. Fictitious Business Name Statements. Published and copyrighted by Eastern County Newspaper Group, Inc. Reproduction in whole or (WRD) will host its annual Groundwater The Festival will also feature more part of any material in the Community News without permission of the publisher is prohibited. ©2012 Festival this Saturday May 12 from 10AM than 40 educational booths aimed at visi- - 2:00PM at their office address at 4040 tors of all ages. Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, Ca. 90712. For more information call Angie Man- The festivities take place all around cillas at (562) 275-4231, or email ataman- WRD'S massive parking lot. [email protected] MAY 11, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 3 BIOLA SGT. ALVAREZ COMMENDED FOR HEROIC ACTIONS EXCLUSIVE BUCCANEER BAY PREVIEW DAY MAY 20 STAFF REPORT three easy payments of $19.66 for adults and juniors. Buccaneer Bay season pass hold- Splash! Buccaneer Bay 2018 pre- ers will have an opportunity to attend season sale is offered through Thursday, preview day on Sunday, May 20 at 10:30 May 31. a.m. at Splash! La Mirada Regional After May 31, the price of season Aquatics Center. passes will be $74 for general and $54 for Attendees can preview the park and seniors and anyone under 48 inches. enjoy the day soaking up the sun, floating The 2018 season opens to the public in the lazy river, splashing in the spray beginning with weekends on Saturday, pad areas, and sliding down the water May 26 from 10:30 to 5:30 p.m. Splash! slides. offers free use of life jackets and tubes. Buccaneer Bay season passes are the Season Passes are available at best way to enjoy La Mirada’s pirate- Splash!, the Resource Center, and online themed water park for a great value. at splashlamirada.com. Season pass holders receive exclusive Splash! is located at 13806 La Mirada deals and discounts and can visit through- Boulevard. out the summer. For additional information on Season passes for Splash! are still Splash!, visit splashlamirada.com or call RECOGNIZING HEROICS: The La Mirada City Council presented Biola Campus on sale for the exclusive price of $59 or (562) 902-3191. Safety Sergeant Jose Alvarez (to the right of Mayor Mowles) with the Community Spotlight Award for his heroic actions during Tuesday’s Council meeting. Photo courtesy of La Mirada City Hall. SEWER & DRAIN CLEAN-OUTS • FAUCETS • VIDEO SEWER INSPECTION • GAS LINES BENEFITS OF COPPER REPIPING: S L A S O P S I D • S R E T A E H R E T A W • S K A E L B A L S R Increased water pressure R No more rusty or discolored water R Being able to use more than one faucet at a time STAFF REPORT her to safety. In the process of pulling the R No more leaky pipes R No scalding in the shower when someone turns on a faucet woman back from the ledge and saving R Greater peace of mind During Tuesday’s Council meeting, the her life, he sustained injuries requiring R Positive selling point for your property La Mirada City Council presented Biola treatment at the hospital. Campus Safety Sergeant Jose Alvarez with For these heroic actions, Sergeant Jose WE USE the Community Spotlight Award for the Alvarez was named the recipient of the heroic actions he took to save a life. international Award for Valor given by the EQUIPMENT On December 13, 2017, Sergeant Association of Campus Law Enforcement Alvarez was patrolling the fifth level of a administrators. He was commended for his $ parking structure at Biola University when extraordinary judgment. In addition, in 5OFF he observed a woman sitting on the edge 2016, Sergeant Alvarez was one of three WITH THIS AD! of the wall. Sergeant Alvarez quickly and responding officers whose life-saving carefully made contact, and it soon became heroics saved the life of a student who had www.albanos.com apparent that the woman intended to end suffered a heart attack. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE her life by jumping off the structure. The Community Spotlight Award (562) 924-2565 • (714) 527-5300 20014 State Road, CERRITOS

Sergeant Alvarez exited his patrol recognizes exceptional individuals who, COPPER REPIPING • SLAB LEAKSWITH ELECTRONIC LEAK & LINE LOCATION vehicle and was able to stop the woman through their actions, bring credit to BEFORE AFTER Bonded & Insured • California Contractors Lic. #458625 from jumping by grabbing her and pulling themselves and the City of La Mirada. SEWER LOCATION • WALL & FLOOR HEATERS • CIRCULATING PUMPS 4 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MAY 11, 2018 Keeping It Flowing For You! The Center on Budget and Policy est rates will rise and wages will fall. Priorities, the nonpartisan research and Further, deficit-financed tax cuts policy institute, recently reported on the OP/ED would eventually have to be paid for Pete’s effects of the Trump Tax Cuts on job through increases in other taxes or cuts to growth. 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Little Slice (TIRCP) funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) This is the largest one-day food drive    for   the purchase of up to five battery-elec- in the world. of Heaven 2%-(2&(11+302/(62/(3tric buses and related infrastructure to ex- Over one billion pounds of food has Now offering pand zero-emissions bus service to more been donated during its history. 2%-(2&(11+302/(62/(3#parts of the agency’s 100- square-mile Residents can place a sturdy bag of Cremation Niches. service area. non-perishable food by their mailbox this MISTY COTA    # “The addition of five battery-electric Saturday, May 12 and letter carriers will Artesia Cemetery District  buses   brings LBT closer to its goal of being collect the food and deliver it to a local grave sites available. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF 100 percent alternatively fueled by 2020,” food bank. said LBT President and CEO Kenneth A. MEND Food Bank representatives $2,000 and up. The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce McDonald. “More battery-electric buses will discuss the skyrocketing need for is pleased to welcome their new Executive means less air pollution in our region and food assistance in the Los Angeles area, Payment plans Director, Ms. Misty Cota. Cota is a long- heathier conditions for everyone.” especially during the summer months. available on time La Mirada resident, a graduate of La LBT plans to use the battery-electric Award-winning actor and producer Mirada high school; she holds a Bach- buses on corridors that service high-vol- Edward James Olmos - whose father was preneeds. elor's degree in Business from USC and a ume destinations such as California State a USPS letter carrier - was born and raised Master's Degree from BIOLA University, University, Long Beach and Metro Rail in Los Angeles, CA. Call 562-865-6300 both with an emphasis in Organizational Blue Line and Green Line stations. A social activist in a diverse array of Leadership. LBT’s five new battery-electric bus- causes and charitable organizations, Ol- Cota runs her own business as a local es are planned to be ready for service in mos has been a longtime pioneer for more LEGAL ASSISTANT Realtor in the area, she also serves in a 2020. When operational, they will join an diversified roles and images of Latinos in number of roles in the community, serv- existing fleet of 10 zero-emission, 40-foot the media. buses that began service in March 2017 on The Chugh Firm (Law Firm) locatd in Cerritos, ing as a Community Services Commis- Olmos has publicly supported the the complimentary Passport Route, which CA have an opn'g for a Legal Consultant. Duties sioner for the City of La Mirada, she is Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive since will inclde Business & Corporate Law: Assess & services downtown Long Beach along the Chair and founding member of Love 2013. anlyze the req. & interpertatn of busnss visa regs; with many highly visited tourist destina- Research & studied case laws, anlyze the law & La Mirada, Board Member of the Mayor's The Postal Service receives no tax dol- tions. trnslte for compliance; Draft emplymt based U.S. Prayer Breakfast and has recently accept- lars for operating expenses and relies on Visa filings for immigrant & nonimmigrant busnss LBT has a long history of using inno- the sale of postage, products and services ed the nomination as 2018-19 President of visas & family based petitions; Strategizing NIV vative technologies to promote clean air in to fund its operations. & IV options for multinational corp. clnts; Adhere La Mirada Ebell Service Club. She loves the 13 cities it serves. When diesel buses to strct deadlines & exhbt meticulous attn to detail; helping her community, as well as men- Deal with sensitive legal issues & timelines & were standard throughout the industry, efficiently draft the responses to USCIS; Indepen- toring college students at USC in her free LBT was an early adopter of particulate dently monitor key expiration dates on active status time. traps to prevent harmful matter from es- reports & initial renewals in a timely manner; Ms. Cota has a daughter, Priscilla who USPS STAMP OUT HUNGER Facilitate & maintain a hgh lvl of written & verbal caping from exhaust. In the mid-2000s, interaction & commnctn with the client and team has recently been accepted to UC Irvine to LBT was an innovator when it began to members. MS Degree in Bus. Admin; Law or Com- study Psychology. The La Mirada Cham- step away from diesel, and purchased Where: At everyone's mailbox merce; 1-yr of Exp. As a Legal Consultant or rltd. ber is very excited to welcome Ms. Misty gasoline-hybrid buses. In 2012, LBT pur- When: Sat. May 12 Mail resume with a copy of this ad to: Cota aboard. Chamber President Richard chased its first Compressed Natural Gas Who: Postal carriers will pick up The Chugh Firm (Law Firm), Trujillo added, “We look forward to her (CNG) buses. LBT has procured 40 new Why: Residents can place a sturdy bag Attn: A. Asencion, leadership and community expertise in CNG buses equipped with a near-zero of non-perishable food by their mailbox 15925 Carmenita Road, her new role with us and the local busi- emission engine, which began service in to help restock area food banks. Cerritos, CA 90703 ness community.” 2018 MAY 11, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 5 STEELCRAFT URBAN EATERY IN BELLFLOWER ANNOUNCES NINE NEW TENANTS CUSTOM STEEL BY TAMMYE MCDUFF HANDRAILS SteelCraft Bellflower announced sev- en of their nine tenants for the new space Protection from falls! that will be located on Bellflower Bou- • Porches levard. The new site will feature 12,500 • Stairs square feet of urban development, housed • Wheelchair in 14 steel containers and nine new busi- nesses from coffee and wine to lunch and Ramps dessert. Activated spaces have been allocated ADA for family friendly [and pet friendly] en- COMPLIANCE tertainment, kids play area, games, live music and murals by local artists. The permanent wood barn-like shade struc- FABRICATION • INSTALLATION ture is reminiscent of the City’s farm and No job too small! Senior discounts available! dairy history. The configuration will also host fundraisers, business events and pop- RAY 562-640 4324 up shops for endless opportunities within [email protected] the community. SteelCraft is an outdoor urban eatery based in Long Beach with new locations GROUND BREAKING pictured (l-r) Council members Dan Koops, Ron Schnablegger; scheduled to open later this year. Built Martin Howard, SteelCraft Founder, & President and CEO of Howard CDM, Mayor Ray Catherine with repurposed shipping containers, Dunton, SteelCraft Founder Kim Gros, Mayor pro tem Sonny Santa Ynez and Council SteelCraft goes beyond placing a few member Juan Garza officially breaking ground for the new structures. Grant Wieder shipping containers on a plot of land, they strive to become part of the DNA of generation model that allows any orga- John Moshay bring this bird-heavy menu Attorney & the community through outreach and a nization or company to make their own all the way from L.A’s Arts District. unique culinary experience. branded flavor. Adding to the array of food fare is Mediator Bellflowers new neighbors include With coffee comes Cassidy’s Cor- Pholanthropy, a Vietnamese concept built Ten Mile Brewing, a family owned and ner, creating the best tasting bagels ever, to promote the welfare of others through Probate, operated brewery out of Long Beach. The their own cream cheese blends and bagel donation to good causes while enjoying Wills & Trusts name Ten Mile Brewing comes from the bombs, like a donut hole but infused with delicious bowls of pho. Conservatorship, Kings Canyon National Park where the all sorts of creamy goodness. Last but not least the Long Beach family has owned a cabin and been vaca- The Standing Room “taunts your Guardianship, Creamery handcrafts ice cream delights, tioning for several generations. taste buds with delicious food, prepared Dispute Solid Coffee Roasters is committed with quality ingredients, creativity and focusing on local, organic ingredients to Mediation to making sure that people experience value with and uncensored Rock n’ Roll create their signature flavors of ice cream the delight of drinking good coffee that attitude.” like roasted strawberry or blueberry do- 562- hasn’t been sitting for weeks on store Not your ordinary chicken place, nut. shelves. In addition to providing unique Fritzi Coop calls itself the home of naked SteelCraft Bellfower will be opening 404-4039 beverages, they have created a business fried chicken. Neal Fraser and partner in the fall of 2018. 6 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MAY 11, 2018 MAYOR PULIDO AND COUNCILMAN YOKOYAMA HOST GUBERNATORIAL MEET AND GREET AT FRONTIER PARK BY TAMMYE MCDUFF As State Controller, Chiang threatened withholding pay to the Legislature until This past Saturday, Cerritos May- they passed a budget, understanding that or Mark Pulido and Councilman Frank voters expect their representatives to make Yokoyama hosted a gubernatorial meet and the difficult decisions needed to resolve greet at Cerritos’ Frontier Park. any budget shortfalls by the mandatory Hundreds of supporters attended the deadline. Chiang enforced the will of the event along with Pulido and his family, people and withheld more than $580,000 Yokoyama, and Artesia Councilman Victor in pay over the 12-day dispute. Manalo. Elected as California’s 33rd State Trea- Chiang acknowledged Pulido and surer on November 4, 2014, Chiang cur- Yokoyama and then addressed the crowd. rently serves as our state’s banker, oversee- Chiang is widely recognized as Cali- ing trillions of dollars in transactions every fornia’s fiscally responsible progressive year. leader. During his term as state Controller Chiang saved the State billions of dol- from 2007 to 2014, Chiang had a consis- lars through audits and debt restructuring, tence track record of increasing transpar- finding over $9.5 billion in fraud and abuse ency while holding government officials of taxpayer dollars. He also restructured the accountable when they refused to do their state debt which generated $4.2 billion for job. schools, infrastructure and public safety. GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE John Chiang, center, with supporters including Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido and family (center left), Councilman Frank Yokoyama, (center far right), and Artesia Councilman Victor Manalo and family (above Chiang) at a recent meet and greet event in Cerritos.

Recognizing Californians deserve bet- has pledged to put California taxpayers ter as they prepare for retirement, Chiang first and continue the economic and finan- was one of the planners of Secure Choice, cial growth California has experienced for a state sponsored retirement plan that will several years. help 7.5 million Californians. Once Secure Chiang graduated from the Univer- Choice is fully operational, employers with sity of South Florida with a degree in fi- five or more employees that don't already nance then attended Georgetown Univer- provide a retirement plan will be required sity for Law School. After graduating from to either begin to offer a retirement plan of Georgetown, he began his career as a tax their choosing or provide their employee’s law specialist with the Internal Revenue access to Secure Choice. Service and later served as an attorney in As a gubernatorial candidate, Chiang the State Controller’s Office.

RIDE YOUR HORSE OPEN HOUSE AND DEDICATION

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER Bob Buell riding his horse at the Ride Your Horse Therapeutic Riding facility in Cerritos.

Octogenarian Bob Buell had not ridden one of them. a horse for years, even though he was an Bob wants to invite the public to attend avid horseman throughout his lifetime. the special Open House Celebration of Buell, the CEO of The Ride Your Horse the therapeutic riding center on Saturday, Therapeutic Riding Program, Cerritos, re- May 19th at 1:00 P.M. at the B& B Stables, cently was offered the opportunity to ride 10730 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos. Admission is again. free. The event will showcase the center’s He had no hesitation accepting the of- mission to cater to those with emotional, fer. He eagerly showed up to his riding ses- mental, physical, and educational disabili- sion with polished boots and stylish west- ties. Demonstrations will be part of the ern attire. Program Director, Gary Mullen, fun-filled afternoon. Former L.A. Board of was astonished by Bob’s riding skills, bal- Supervisor, Don Knabe will be dedicating ance, and coordination. Mullen says, “We the Alex Beanum Memorial Arena. More started with side-walkers who were there information is on the website www.ridey- to help support and balance him, but with- ourhorsecerritos.com Event contact: Gary in a minute we realized we just needed to Mullen, Phone: 562-677-4077, Email: let Bob do his own thing. He cruised over [email protected] obstacles, shot basketball hoops, did ring spearing, and much more. We all were in- spired to stay active and positive, like Bob. RIDE YOUR HORSE OPEN HOUSE With a huge smile, Bob teared up when he dismounted.” Where: B& B Stables, 10730 Artesia Bob and his wife Mary, and son Kevin, Blvd, Cerritos. have operated the B&B Horse Stables in When: May 19, 1:00 p.m. Cerritos for over 60 years, before Cerritos Who: Everyone is invited was officially named, “Cerritos.” They Why: Open house and dedication of have their stories to tell, and this will be Alex Beanum Memorial Arena. MAY 11, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 7 ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SELECTED AS 2018 BOSTON PIZZA TO OPEN IN LAKEWOOD MALL CALIFORNIA EXEMPLARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF “It’s great to hear how much is investing in the mall and its in- Canada’s number one casual dining frastructure,” said Lakewood Mayor Steve restaurant, Boston Pizza, will be locating Croft, “This is a good sign for our future. to the site of the former East Side Mario’s While it’s of course disheartening to see on Candlewood Street in the Lakewood STATE EXEMPLARY SCHOOL DISTRICT AWARD: (l-r) Board Member Nordstrom Rack close, that is part of the Shopping Center with a planned opening Maynard Law, Kathryn Edwards, Consultant-Los Angeles County Office of Education; ebb and flow of businesses that you see in by the end of 2018. Superintendent, Dr. Mary Sieu; President of the Board Soo Yoo; Board Member Ernie any large mall.” The company plans to rebuild an en- Nishii. Croft went on to state that businesses tirely new restaurant with a family-friendly come and go, that is all part of keeping a restaurant on one side and an upbeat sports large shopping center vibrant and healthy, bar on the other. “Lakewood Center management has told Lakewood Center also announced that us they are working hard to find a new ten- they will spend over $1.3 million this year in new street parking, new roofing for a ant for the Nordstrom Rack space,” Croft large portion of the Center. continued, “They succeeded in finding a Lakewood Center has also released large new Burlington store to put in the plans for another Summer Fest event at vacant Sports Authority building at Lake- Lakewood Center, scheduled for Saturday, wood Center. That building is currently un- August 18th. It will include a concert by dergoing an $800,000 renovation and will Knyght Ryder, one of the favorite concerts open this fall. The Lakewood City Council in the park bands and twice as many Kids is very happy that the Center continues to Zone activities than last year. be a strong partner with our community.”

STATE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL AWARD - LEAL ES (l-r) President of the Board Soo Yoo; Tammi Ishibashi, Teacher, Jonathan Schnack, Theatre Teacher, Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu, P.A. White, Leal ES Principal; Dr. Cheryl Bodger, Director of School Services; Andy Long, Assistant to the Principal; Board Member Maynard Law.

On Thursday, May 3, 2018, ABC ognized elementary schools this year that Unified School District was honored as have made exceptional gains in imple- 2018 Exemplary School District by the menting the academic content and per- California Department of Education at the formance standards adopted by the State California School Recognition Program Board of Education for all students. The Award Ceremony held at the Disneyland four schools were identified by the Cali- Hotel in Anaheim. fornia Department of Education based ABCUSD was selected by the Los An- on their performance and progress on the geles County Office of Education among state indicators as described on the Cali- the 80 school districts in Los Angeles fornia School Dashboard. County for this Award. Attending the Awards Ceremony at the The County Offices of Education were Disneyland Hotel were President of the encouraged to select only one district in Board Soo Yoo, Board Member Maynard their county as a California Exemplary Law, Ernie Nishii, Superintendent Dr. School District Awardee for 2018. Mary Sieu and Director of School Servic- The 2018 Exemplary School District es Dr. Cheryl Bodger. Each of the Award Award celebrates the achievements of dis- winning schools came with a team led tricts who have implemented model prac- tices that have had a positive impact on by their principals including Kevin Am- student outcomes. Both positive culture burgey, Principal-Cerritos ES, Fran Bar- and climate as well as exceptional strides ron, Principal-Elliott ES, Robert Benko, in student achievement were highlights of Principal-Gonsalves ES and Paul Andre the California Exemplary School District White, Principal-Leal ES. Award for ABCUSD. According to Superintendent Dr. Mary In addition, four elementary schools Sieu, “We’re absolutely honored to be rec- in ABC Unified School District were hon- ognized as a 2018 California Exemplary ored as 2018 California Distinguished School District. We applaud the great Schools. They included Cerritos ES, El- work of our students, staff, families and liott ES, Gonsalves ES and Leal ES. The community members for what we’ve been California Department of Education rec- able to accomplish in ABCUSD! ” 8 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MAY 11, 2018 SUBURBAN LEAGUE SOFTBALL: JONES' HOME RUN LIFTS CERRITOS TO SECOND STRAIGHT, AND FINAL, SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

BY LOREN KOPFF Coupled with a 5-1 win over Artesia @LorenKopff on Twitter High this past Monday, the Lady Dons won the championship outright for the LAKEWOOD-Several Cerritos fourth time in the past five seasons and High athletic programs have been doing sixth as a member of the Suburban League. their best to make lasting impressions in On top of that, head coach Kim Ensey now their final seasons as Suburban League has a record of 38-11 in her two seasons members. Now, you can add the 2018 at Cerritos, third best of Cerritos coaches softball team to that list. in their first two seasons with the Lady The Lady Dons, who had won six Dons. Sue Garrison went 49-14 in 2000 league titles since leaving the Mission and 2001 and Mike Freeman went 40-12 Valley League, made it seven after taking in 2014 and 2015. care of what will now be former league “It’s a little surreal in this moment nemesis Mayfair High. Behind a two- because even though you had that run home run from freshman designated expectation and you set those goals in player Samiya Jones and another stellar the beginning of the year, until it actually performance in the circle from senior happens, you take it game by game,” LEAGUE CHAMPS After defeating Mayfair High 5-1 to clinch at least a share of pitcher Jennifer Morinishi, Cerritos Ensey said. “One game at a time, that’s the Suburban League championship last Thursday, the Cerritos High softball team clinched at least a share of the title in a what it takes. If you look too far ahead, celebrated senior day this past Tuesday with a 5-1 win over Artesia High to win the 5-1 victory. then you could stumble and miss some title outright. This will be the final season Cerritos will be in the Suburban League.

important games. And in our league this “Elise does a really great job of having year, there hasn’t been any games that we my back when I get intentionally walked,” could really take lightly. Crockett-Pope said. “For a while, she was “It’s a really good feeling because hitting 1.000 with me getting intentionally I know these girls have worked really walked. So, my teammates have my back hard for it,” she continued. “For some of every single time.” them, it’s their last year and that’s all they After that, Cerritos didn’t get another wanted; a league championship and the hit and reached base twice, both on last year in the Suburban League, too.” intentional walks to Crockett-Pope. Jones put Cerritos up 2-0 in the top Meanwhile, Morinishi, who will be going of the second inning with a blast over to Biola University in the fall, walked the right center fence which came three Mariah Melendez to lead off the bottom of pitches after a single from junior shortstop the fourth. She would advance on a wild Niki Ibarra. That was all Morinishi, pitch and score when Sarah Clausen was needed as she scattered six hits and struck safe on an error. Besides the lone run, only out seven. one other Monsoon advanced to second “Samiya wins every home run contest base, and that came with two outs in the that we have, which is surprising to sixth when Kara Spoolstra and Clausen people” Ensey said. “But she just hits the each singled. Morinishi has pitched ball so hard. She has great bat control. She in every inning of every league game, excels on the pitching that we’ve seen so allowing 49 hits. It’s numbers like those far.” that are worthy of getting the league’s The Lady Dons made it 3-0 the next pitcher of the year award. Last season, she inning when sophomore center fielder was denied that opportunity as the league Essence Gibbs singled to center and coaches picked someone else. Morinishi was safe on an error. That set “That’s a hard thing to comment on, the stage for senior first baseman Kiarra but yes, Jenny has pitched phenomenal, Crockett-Pope, probably the most feared recording her first no-hitter [against hitter in the league. The California State Norwalk] in her career,” Ensey said. University, Northridge signee never got to “Also, being undefeated up to this point… showcase her talents as a pair of Mayfair she’s putting herself in good contention.” pitchers intentionally walked her all four Crockett-Pope and Morinishi (2015, times she came up to bat. Following a two- 2017, and 2018) now join Celeste Borza, run first inning home run against Mayfair Destiny Lucero and Lailoni Mayfield on Apr. 10, she never got a chance to swing (2014, 2015 and 2017) as the only Cerritos the ball in seven at-bats against Mayfair softball players to win three Suburban pitching. League crowns. Senior catcher Alyanna “The first time I got intentionally Hernandez and Mendez were brought up walked, I didn’t know what was going on at the end of the regular season in their because of the new rule,” Crockett-Pope freshmen season. The other Suburban said. “The first couple of times it was League championships came in 1999, really frustrating. But the more it kept 2000 and 2011. happening, it’s just respect, and I have to “It’s really exciting,” Crockett-Pope respect that respect they’re giving me.” said. “Since freshman year, coach Mike “Well, it’s definitely something we [Freeman] being our [head] coach, he don’t want to happen,” Ensey said of pushed us to another level that we didn’t Crockett-Pope getting free passes. “But at know that we could reach. And then Kim this point, we expect it to happen. So, we coming in really changed our attitudes really work on our entire lineup producing towards everything, and I feel she did a runs. With Kiarra getting very few at- really good job of being the new coach bats…in this entire league I think she and winning league. has been walked more than she has been “The seniors will be remembered as pitched to. Having Elise behind her, who league champions as Cerritos’ last time has the power, has good average, it doesn’t in this league, and I feel like that’s really get to her [of] the pressure of having special for Jenny and I because we’ve someone walked in front of her.” been on varsity for four years and we’ve One pitch after walking Crockett- worked our way through the program and Pope to load the bases, junior left fielder only tried to better it,” she later added. Elise Gibbs plated Essence Gibbs with a Cerritos ended the regular season at sacrifice fly to center. Then in the fourth, 18-5 overall and 11-1 in the circuit after her single brought home senior right falling to La Mirada High 4-1 this past fielder Kristina Mendez and a fielder’s Wednesday and will begin the California choice from Morinishi allowed freshman Interscholastic Federation-Southern second baseman Lauren Lejano to close Section Division 2 playoffs on Thursday out the scoring for the Lady Dons. at home. MAY 11, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 9 10 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MAY 11, 2018 LEAGUE BASEBALL GAHR SOFTBALL DENIED NEWS & GAHR’S WIN OVER DOWNEY FORCES A WINNER-TAKE-ALL 3RD STRAIGHT UNDEFEATED NOTES FOR SAN GABRIEL VALLEY LEAGUE TITLE FROM BY LOREN KOPFF Senior designated hitter Julian LEAGUE SEASON, PRESS @LorenKopff on Twitter Mungarro then reached on a fielder’s HMG-CN Sports Editor ROW choice, allowing Shiota to score and shortly OUTPLAYED BY DOWNEY Loren Kopff Nobody likes to lose on senior day, after that, freshman right fielder Matthew up Davis who was nearly at second base, especially when a league championship is Polk’s sacrifice fly plated Turner. For BY LOREN KOPFF thinking the ball wouldn’t be caught. on the line and the Gahr High baseball team Shiota, he was just glad he could contribute @LorenKopff on Twitter That was one of a few momentum kill- was facing that situation. The Gladiators as this was his second game back following ers because senior center fielder Madison were hosting Downey High this past a back injury that had sidelined him for the DOWNEY-The Gahr High softball past few weeks. Huskey, who was walked, came home on Tuesday, a game behind the Vikings for first team had already clinched a piece of the “Seeing myself in the second spot [in triple from junior left fielder Jazmin Hill. place in the San Gabriel Valley League. San Gabriel Valley League champion- the batting order], I didn’t want to put any “She thought that the ball was going to Head coach Gerardo Perez had seen ship for the fifth straight season and was his team win nine straight games at Tom pressure,” Shiota said. “I tried to keep it hit that gap and I did too,” Quarles said. seeking its 39th straight win in league ac- Bergeron Field. So, he and his team weren’t simple and just get on base. Luckily, I was “It was a nice, hard hit and she just kind of tion. But Downey High also had plans of about to see the Vikings celebrate a league able to sneak one over the third baseman to got caught out there. I don’t know if that a league title, its first since 2012, and the championship on his field. That didn’t start it off and score first. That’s what we exactly was a momentum change.” only way to do that was to beat the visit- happen as the Gladiators scored three runs like to do here-score first, keep the pressure With Downey up 3-1, the Lady Gladi- ing Lady Gladiators on the last day of the in the bottom of the third inning, then put on and add on.” ators (21-5, 9-1) cut into their deficit in the regular season. the game away with five more in fifth for The Vikings would get on the board in fourth as freshman catcher Grace Rivera a 9-4 victory. The win set up a winner- the top of the fifth but the Gladiators, 18-8 The Vikings scored three runs in the singled, stole second and came home on a take-all situation on May 10 as both teams overall, iced the game with five runs in the bottom of the first inning and four more in double from Davis. But when the Vikings entered the final league game of the season bottom half. Estrada was walked to begin the fourth and staved off a late rally to beat (23-6, 9-1) scored the four runs in the bot- at 8-1. the inning before Shiota laid down a bunt Gahr 7-5 this past Wednesday. It’s Gahr’s tom half of the frame, all of them unearned, “Both things I wish I could tell you I was to move him over. But, a throwing error first loss to Downey since Apr. 30, 2013. it marked the largest deficit Gahr had faced a little bit more aware of,” Perez said. “The put Shiota at second and two batters later, “In this game, they were they better all season long. Three of its previous four senior pinch hitter Carlos Perez was walked emphasis with high school is in the minute team, and that’s it,” said Gahr head coach losses have been by a run and the other by to load the bases. and the moment and I thought we came out Shawn Quarles. “There’s no other way to two runs. Polk then came up with a clutch double with the right mindset today. Sometimes put it. This game they were better than they In the fifth, and with one out, Hill to bring in a pair of runs. Junior third it’s not easy to have all the distractions of were last time and last time we were the doubled and came home on a single from senior day on a big game. It’s almost better baseman Delvan Gomez would strike out better team.” for what would have been the second out. freshman third baseman Taylor Stephens. off having it in a not so big game so you This was a battle of the top teams in Three pitches later, Stephens made it 7-4 could really give the undivided attention to But another throwing error allowed him the California Interscholastic Federation- to be safe at third with Mungarro, who when she scored on an error that allowed the people that have supported the kids for Southern Section’s Division 1 and 4. Gahr was reentered as a pinch runner, and Polk senior first baseman Jade Wittman to be four years.” was off and running in the top of the first scoring ahead of Polk. A double from junior safe. Senior center fielder Brandon Shiota inning, or at least that’s what it appeared Jayden Cruz brought in Gomez for the final Gahr added its last run in the sixth as got the scoring started when he came home to be when senior shortstop Dejaenae Da- run. Gahr collected seven hits with Shiota sophomore pinch hitter Johanna Rodri- on a double from junior Tyrese Turner in and Turner each going two for three. vis was safe on an infield single. On the guez singled and was replaced by junior the bottom of the first. But with one out in “He’s very consistent,” Gerardo Perez next pitch, junior second baseman Giselle pinch runner Irene Dorado, who touched the third, the hosts got consecutive singles said. “You know what you’re going to get Tapia hit a ball that was tailing towards the home plate when Hill was safe on a field- from junior second baseman Xavier Estrada from him regardless of who’s playing and right field gap. But Downey center fielder er’s choice. and Shiota and a double from Turner.to Linda Gaspar hauled it down, then doubled make it 2-0. See GAHR page 11 See NEWS AND NOTES page 11

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STAFF REPORT The Dons edged the Lancers 1-0 this past “Coming into it, our [assistant] coach But it stranded 10 runners on base includ- Tuesday to snap a four-game losing streak Jose Miranda gave us a pep talk, saying ing the tying runs in the final two innings. WSAB is a new 20-mile light rail and improve to 16-10 overall and 5-6 in this year we have talent, and this could “That was the positive thing that we transit line that would connect downtown the circuit. The Lancers fell to 10-12, 4-7. be the year we can do it,” Shiota said. “It can take out of it, is that they refuse to give Los Angeles to southeast LA County. John Glenn High, which had already definitely got the boys fired up. Coming up,” Quarles said. “But, too little, too late Metro formally initiated the environmen- into it, everyone had energy.” secured second place in the Suburban and not enough timely hitting.” tal studies through the public scoping Gerardo Perez had to slightly alter his League, posted a 3-2, nine-inning win Gahr began the season unranked in the meetings held in summer 2017. batting lineup as his son Michael, the team’s over Bellflower this past Tuesday. The two Division until jumping all the way up to Based on the feedback received primary shortstop who will be attending the teams met at Rio Hondo College on May fourth when the Mar. 26 polls came out. through the public scoping period and University of California, Los Angeles, was 10. The Lady Gladiators had taken over the ongoing technical analysis, Metro is scratched due to a stiff neck. He tried to BADMINTON top spot for the first time this past Monday, studying new northern alignment options take infield practice at second base but still Cerritos, the No. 3 seeded team in the in addition to the original four northern couldn’t go. So, the 14-year veteran head but now Quarles is unsure where his team Open Division, blasted Long Beach Cabril- alignment options. coach moved Estrada from the ninth spot to will be seeded when the brackets come out lo High 17-4 this past Tuesday and hosted As a follow up to the Community the leadoff spot and put him at second base on Monday. second seeded Arcadia High on May 10. Update Meetings held on April 30 in while moving Turner to shortstop. “We’re definitely beatable and when A win will put the Dons on the finals on Downtown Los Angeles and on May 3 “Sometimes this year, we’ve had a ‘kind we come against a team that’s better than Saturday against either Diamond Bar High in Paramount, Metro will be holding an of know your team’ thing and we do good us on that day, they will beat us,” Quarles or Westminster High. additional community meeting in the City when we break it up,” he said. “Sometimes said. “And I think today it was pretty clear BOYS TENNIS of Downey to provide project updates kids need to come in in the middle of an cut that Downey was the better team. The Cerritos fell to Huntington Beach High and receive your feedback on the pro- inning; shorten the inning, have a little tide may be shifting. They hadn’t beat us in 12-6 this past Wednesday in a Division 2 posed alignment options. success and then go back out rather than a while and they beat us today. They have first round match and Gahr High, last sea- If you are unable to attend, the pre- just start the inning from the get go. Instead a nice, young team. They wanted it more son’s Division 5 champion fell to Burbank sentation and other meeting materials as of getting three outs, sometimes it’s easy to than us today.” get one out or two outs.” High 12-6 in the Division 3 first round. In well as a video recording of the May 3 In other softball action, Artesia High The Gladiators will also host JSerra Division 5, Valley Christian fell to Bishop Community Update Meeting is available dropped an 8-0 decision to Mayfair High High today in a makeup game from the Montgomery High 9-9 (73-57) this past on the project website at metro.net/wsab. this past Wednesday to finish the regular Newport Elks Tournament that was been Wednesday. season at 10-12 overall, 5-7 in the Subur- rainout twice. The California Interscholastic BOYS VOLLEYBALL ban League, and fifth place. That means Federation-Southern Section Division 1 Cerritos lost a five-set match to Damien Norwalk High, a 10-0 win over Bellflower wild card playoffs will begin on Wednesday High 19-25, 25-19, 18-25, 25-21, 15-8 this High, clinched fourth place and the last au- WEST SANTA ANA TRANSIT MEETING with first round action starting on Friday. past Tuesday in a Division 3 first-round tomatic spot out of the league. The Lady “I can’t think the coaches enough,” affair while in Division 2 action, Valley Lancers will enter the playoffs at 10-10, Where: Downey City Hall, City Council Shiota said. “They changed me as a person Christian was swept by San Juan Hills 6-6. Chambers, 11111 Brookshire Av and I’m happy the way I am. I feel like High 25-16, 25-15, 25-21 this past Tues- going into college, I’ll be ready for the Valley Christian High hosted Heritage Downey, CA 90241 day. game. They taught me the life lessons and Christian High on May 10 with a possible When: Tues. May 15, 7:00 p.m. In Division 5, second seeded Norwalk morals I’m going to need. Hopefully I’ll playoff spot on the line. The Lady Crusad- Who: Everyone is invited swept Samuelli Academy 25-15, 25-14, be able to come back and pass some things ers entered the game at 9-10 overall and Why: Project updates to the transit 25-10 this past Tuesday and traveled to on.” 2-5 in the Olympic League. A win will corridor, feedback sessions. Palmdale Aerospace Academy on May 10.

Paid for by Altamirano for Senate 2018 ID #1402554 12 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MAY 11, 2018 the city of Cerritos, knowing the City the building and parking, both of which is not afraid to use their massive legal were addressed at length in Cornerstone’s NORWALK LIBRARY ARTESIA LIVE II resources, to fight projects. study. Continued from page 1 The timing of the withdrawal is Artesia Councilman Miguel Canales particularly bad with the recent approval told HMG-CN, "I regret learning that VETERAN RESOURCE stone representative Betsy Lee that said of funding for the West Santa Ana Transit Cornerstone Development made a “we are very sorry to inform the City Corridor light rail project that will run decision to withdraw Artesia Live 2. I CENTER GRAND OPENING that we are going to withdraw the Artesia from Artesia to downtown Los Angeles. understand their reasoning. I do not agree Live II project, thank you for your atten- Other area cities on the WSAB route, with the lawsuit from the neighboring The Grand Opening of the Veteran tion to this notice. such as Bellflower, are already taking city. The lawsuit simply sets the wrong Resource Center will take place on Mon- The city has called a special meeting advantage of the light rail project, send- precedent. I have friends in that city, and day, May 14, 2018 at 1:30 PM. today at 3 PM where City Council will ing out bids for Transit Oriented Devel- I truly believe we could have sat down There will be speakers, a ribbon “consider” the withdrawal. opments built near the light rail stop, and and worked together to resolve their cutting, refreshments, and then attend- It is unknown at this point why recently breaking ground on an urban concerns. I wish Cornerstone good luck. ees will be invited to make a paracord Cornerstone withdrew, but the efforts of eatery project called SteelCraft. They have been a fantastic partner. The bracelet and write a note of thanks, all a small group of Artesia residents along The Artesia Live II project was only loss of this project is a loss for the very of which will be sent off to active duty with a well-timed voluminous CEQA 75 feet tall, but that was enough for some people that have signed petitions to pro- members of the U.S. military. lawsuit filed by Artesia’s neighbor, the vocal residents, most whom did not live hibit this kind of project. It amazes me Norwalk Library is located at 12350 city of Cerritos, likely spurred the depar- near the project. how people signing the petition are great Imperial Hwy., Norwalk, CA 90650. ture. The seven-story mixed-use building at saying “no” but do not create high Everyone is invited. And Artesians could be feeling the ef- would have consisted of 130 high-end impact ideas that can sustain city bud- fects of this decision for years to come. residential condominiums with almost gets. Mixed developments are the future, In partnership with the California Cornerstone would have paid a 30,000 square feet of commercial and and a small city like Artesia will continue Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) massive $3 million City Development restaurant space. to struggle providing those public ser- and the California State Library, Norwalk Fee along with investing $1.5 million to Cornerstone took the unusual step vices needed by our community if we do Library offers assistance to veterans and upgrade Artesia’s Public Utility System. of consulting with many long-time local not continue to evolve with the changing their families. Ongoing sales tax revenue to the City residents to make sure the look and feel times in the city planning world." At the Veteran Resource Center, vet- was estimated to be over $500,000 annu- of the development was consistent with Cornerstone will continue with erans and their families can meet with a ally and Cornerstone was committed to the City’s history. Artesia Live, a $45 million-dollar 7-story trained volunteer to learn about state and making a one-time donation of $500,000 The company also consulted with residential and commercial building that federal education, employment, housing, to the ABCUSD. many engineering companies conduct- will encompass 250,000-square-feet. health, and disability benefits. Finally, any future development and ing traffic, parking, and noise studies; air The urban lifestyle complex on Pio- The Center also houses a collection of investment will be stymied given the quality and greenhouse gas studies; and a neer Boulevard will bring in estimated books, DVDs, and other library materials actions of the residents and in particular “cultural paleontological resource study,” $500,000 annually to the City. selected especially for veterans. just in case there were artifacts under the The project includes a Marriot Hotel surface; none were found. that will generate 550 jobs, while creat- los cerritos The company even paid to ascertain ing 600 jobs during construction. community what effect the building would have on The development is the first of its VETERAN RESOURCE CENTER newspaper the surrounding areas, commonly known kind in the City and will consist of the as a “shade and shadow study.” hotel, high-end condominiums, boutique Where: Norwalk Library, 12350 But that was not enough for certain shops, restaurants, and a two-level sub- Imperial Hwy., Norwalk, CA 90650. FOLLOW US and get Artesia residents who wanted nothing to terranean parking structure. When: May 14, 1:30 p.m. breaking news! do with the project, with even a few Cer- That project, unlike Artesia Live II, Who: Everyone is invited, especially @cerritosnews ritos residents voicing their disproval. was never called into question. veterans. Their main concern was the height of Welcome to Artesia. MAY 11, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 13 the facades of the existing building, the Speaker John Perez a "Homo" and tried attached service canopy, and the ATM to deny that allegation. CERRITOS drive-through facility. GARCIA Days later she was slammed for Continued from page 1 The former Coco's Restaurant will be Continued from page 1 using slurs against Asians, which she de- replaced by Lunasia Dim Sum House in nied, then later admitted it "might have warehousing. government, placing Stinnett on her the Fountain Plaza shopping center, it is been a bad choice of words." In the first quarter 2018, TOT, which mailer was questionable at best. anticipated that Coco's Restaurant will Garcia claiming Brown endorsed her is 12% of the room rate charged by a HMG-CN reported in 2013 that Stin- vacate the existing building in the com- follows a pattern of lies in her campaign hotel operator in the City, generated al- nett was "hired" as the Public Informa- ing months. materials. most $189,000 versus $179,000 in 2017, tion Officer for Commerce when the In 2012, HMG-CN exclusively a 5.7% increase from the same quarter The Sheraton Cerritos Hotel will be position did not exist. Many called into renovated. The current registration coun- reported that Garcia lied about having a last year. question the hiring process. PhD, she once again printed the lie on ter will be removed and new reception Also, the city issued 1,066 new and Stinnett was also accused of running her campaign materials. host stands will be erected. The bar and renewal business licenses generating local city council campaigns during Garcia told HMG-CN at the time, “In restaurant will feature a new configura- over $300,000 in fees for the general regular working hours while employed my campaign literature for state assem- tion that extends to the exterior patio, fund, a decrease of 8%. with Commerce. bly, I stated that I have a PhD from USC. which will house new steel shade struc- Cerritos homeowners will be happy Despite all the baggage, Garcia While I have finished all of my course tures. to know that the first quarter average for included Stinnett who, with the others work, I technically am only a PhD The Chipotle Mexican Grill will soon single-family three and four bedroom on the mailer claimed, "We Stand with candidate. I have yet to finish the final replace Red Chile Mexican Restaurant dwellings in the City was over $744,000; Cristina." process of my PhD, which is defending three-bedroom average was $690,000; at 10826 Alondra Boulevard, adjacent to On the bottom right of the mailer my dissertation. I will fulfill that final four-bedroom average was $782,000. Staples, in the College Square shopping was a picture of Garcia with Governor responsibility in the near future.” Comparing houses housing prices center. It is anticipated that construction Brown. Working Californians Against Cor- regionally, Cerritos homeowners enjoy will be completed by August 2018. When asked about this by CALMat- ruption campaign spokesperson Erin a substantial positive gap from compa- Eureka American Restaurant will ters Dan Morain, the Governor's office Lehane said in a statement, “Pretend- rable cities such as Cypress, Glendora, join Frida Mexican Cuisine in the former responded: “Has he endorsed her? No. ing you have friends you don’t is just Lakewood, and Downey. EI Torito Restaurant location. Building No one on our team knew these were one more example of Garcia’s sneaky Cypress values sit at $691,000, Glen- permits for tenant improvements were going out suggesting Brown endorsed behavior. If she’s not pretending that dora $623,000, Lakewood $585,000, issued in April 20 18. the Bell Gardens Democrat," said Dana she has degrees that she never earned, Downey $571,000. On July 28, 2016, the Cerritos City Williamson, consultant to Gov. Jerry she’s trying to convince voters that our Similar to housing prices, the City Council approved a proposal to reuse an Brown. Governor supports her. We don’t think “continues to experience a significant in- existing building located at 17900 Cru- This is another huge blow to the that it’s any surprise that after all she has crease in commercial development, with sader Avenue for Great Value Storage campaign and Garcia's, who cannot been accused of, lying, using racist and new businesses opening in the City and and supplemental auto storage for new seem to stop fabricating events to draw homophobic hate language and grop- attention away from her issues. commercial property owners continuing vehicles. Demolition and grading per- ing and harassing young men that the Garcia is currently campaigning to invest in the renovation of existing mits were issued in February 2018 and group of people that call Garcia friend is heavily on “cleaning up corruption” and shopping centers, providing the City with interior demolition has begun on site. shrinking by the day.” is for “open transparency in Sacramen- future additional sales tax revenue.” Phase III of the master plan of devel- to,” yet she starts her campaign off by Chase Bank construction located at opment for the Valley Christian School lying about major endorsements. 18801 Gridley Road in the Los Cerritos campus is underway which includes the Garcia has denied any sexual harass- Center parking lot is nearing completion, addition of a new gymnasium building, los cerritos ment allegations, yet placed herself on it is anticipated that construction will be two metal bus office and maintenance community paid leave. Garcia was also removed completed in the coming weeks. buildings, and modular restrooms. newspaper from all Assembly committees. HomeGoods will take over the old Finally, Aria luxury apartments is re- Later she was accused of calling then Golfsmith building offering kitchen es- porting 185 of the 197 units under lease, sentials, lighting, bedding, bath and oth- amounting to a total occupancy of 94%. er home furnishings. It is anticipated that Sage luxury apartments is reporting oc- construction will be completed by sum- cupancy of 50%. Recycle Used Motor Oil! mer 2018, with a potential store opening "The City of Cerritos is experiencing in August 2018. positive results in several major areas The Lincoln Station Shopping Cen- of the economy as documented in the Spring 2018 Cerritos Quarterly Eco- Finish the ter is entering Phase III, with Blooming Asian Fusion Cuisine and other in-line nomic Profile," remarked Cerritos Mayor stores being upgraded to a more contem- Mark E. Pulido. 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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HELEN CHO NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Case No. 18STPB03864 ARLEEN NASH To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will CASE NO. 18STPB03978 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of AR- or estate, or both, of HELEN CHO LEEN NASH. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Steve Cho in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SANDRA KAY SCHANTZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SANDRA KAY SCHANTZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Steve Cho be appointed as personal representative to administer THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examina- the estate of the decedent. tion in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codi- THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the cils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/29/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless CA 90012 they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 25, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal Los Angeles, CA 90012. representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. California law. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 Attorney for Petitioner days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. GUAY P. WILSON - SBN 031164 Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an 14 N. EIGHTH STREET REDLANDS CA 92373 attorney knowledgeable in California law. WILLIAM E. FARRIS - SBN 30483 YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with 1714 N. HELIOTROPE the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any peti- SANTA ANA CA 91706 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/18 tion or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. CNS-3128724# Attorney for petitioner: LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER VERLAN Y KWAN ESQ

SBN 243246 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal Romeo Pellum KEYSTONE LAW GROUP PC property described below belonging to those individuals listed below Household Goods 11300 W OLYMPIC BLVD at the location indicated: Mario Miranda STE 910 Weightlifting equip. 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos Ca. 90703, 05/23/2018 2:30PM Sabrina Lopez LOS ANGELES CA 90064 household items CN948857 CHO May 4,11,18, 2018 Paul Kiefer Angela Magee household Goods clothes Brown Donald Danielle Steagall Household Goods Household items COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to law. ! Patty A Griffis Ronald Hering DEPARTMENT OF household Goods Household items TREASURER AND TAX All information concerning redemption, provided the right Suarez Roxana Woodrow Miles COLLECTOR to redeem has not previously been terminated, will, upon re- household items House hold items and tools Paul Kiefer quest, be furnished by the undersigned. Ethel Traylor household items House hold items, couches, table,cabinet Embedded Systems Consulting LLC NOTICE OF DIVIDED If redemption of the property is not made according to the law Joe Miedema Misc. Papers smallest unit work out equipment clothes PUBLICATION before 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, Ben Baumgardner JR. Salina George which is the last business day prior to the date of the auction, Furniture, Filing Cabinets, personal items Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC) Section the right of redemption will terminate. Erick Strunk Business inventory 3381, as referenced in Section 3702, the Notice of Sealed Bid household goods Jason Rojas Sale of Tax-Defaulted Property in and for the County of Los The Assessor's Identification Number (AIN) in this publica- aenziVIVO Research, LLC House hold items and tools Darren Howard Angeles, State of California, has been divided and distributed tion refers to the Assessor's Map Book, Map Page, and Paperwork, Chairs, Office furniture Jesse Payan sofa, chair, display cases to various newspapers of general circulation published in said individual parcel number on the Map Page. If a change in the Akendricks Reid county, for publication of a portion thereof in each of said AIN occurred, both prior and current AINs are shown. An Washer/Dryer, Refrig, Sofas, love Seats, dining Set household goods Irene Nunez Storing a mattress & dressers newspapers. explanation of the parcel numbering system and the maps household items referred to are available from the Office of the Assessor, Lynne Burns Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above NOTICE OF SEALED BID SALE (2018C) located at 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, Household items referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY California 90012. Nakia Ward Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the FOR DELINQUENT TAXES House hold items winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Made pursuant to R&TC Section 3692 A list explaining the abbreviations used in this publication is Gary Harrison on file in the Department of Treasurer and Tax Collector, 225 house hold items Published at Los Cerritos Comunity News 5/4 and 5/11/18 On March 13, 2018, I, Joseph Kelly, Los Angeles County North Hill Street, Room 130, Los Angeles, California 90012, Treasurer and Tax Collector, requested and was granted the or telephone 1(213) 974-2040. authority to conduct a Sealed Bid Sale by the Board of Super- visors of Los Angeles County, California. The tax-defaulted I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true properties listed below are Subject to the Tax Collector's and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on April Power to Sell. 9, 2018. Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to

I, or a designated deputy, will publicly open the sealed bids satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at submitted and sell the properties at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time, on location indicated: Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Admin- istration, 225 North Hill Street, Room 140, Los Angeles, 17701 Ibbetson Ave. Bellflower, CA 90706, 562-922-3680 & 05/23/18 at 1:30pm. California 90012. The properties will be sold to the highest ! JOSEPH KELLY bidder among the eligible bidders. The only persons that are Daniel Rincon-clothing, shoes, Nakia Ward- furniture, household items, appliances, Laura Anagnos-1-bedroom eligible to submit a bid are owners of property or owners that Treasurer and Tax Collector have a partial interest in property contiguous to the sale parcel of the County of Los Angeles apartment, Esther King- household items, Michael Valerio- 5 extra-large boxes, Alexandria Johnson- household that is listed below. The minimum bid for each property State of California Items, furniture, Zitlaly Hernandez- household Items, Jesus Valle-clothes, boxes, Tamya Woods- clothes listed below is $100.00. The real property that is subject to this notice is situated in the If a property is sold for more than the amount required to County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the redeem the defaulted taxes and the costs of the sale fully, par- transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder ties of interest, as defined in R&TC Section 4675, have a right takes possession of the personal property. to file a claim with the County for any excess proceeds from 2018C 1603 AIN 7034024047 STOCKARD, CARL, JR AND the sale. Excess proceeds are the amounts in excess of the STOCKARD, NATHANIEL highest bid after the liens and costs of the sale are paid from CN948712 538 May 4,11,14, 2018 Published at Los Cerritos Comunity News 5/4 and 5/11/18 the final sale price. If excess proceeds result from the sale,

ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BID NOTICE CALLING FOR BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 11:00 AM on the 25th day of May, 2018 Bids for: than 2:00 PM on the 5th day of June, 2018 Bids for:

ABC Bid # 1510 District Office Entryway ABC Bid # 1512 Installation of Rubber Tile Playground Surfacing

All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall con- conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the form to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Pur- Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and chasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and publicly publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain bid documents at the read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain bid documents at the mandatory mandatory jobwalk on May 16, 2018 8:30 AM sharp at the Purchasing Department 16700 Norwalk jobwalk on May 23, 2018 8:30 AM sharp at the Purchasing Department 16700 Norwalk Blvd, Cer- Blvd, Cerritos. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License valid Class ritos. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License valid Class A or B B or C17 or D28 Contractor's License and DIR Registration will be required. Contractor's License and DIR Registration will be required.

Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/4 and 5/11/18 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/11 and 5/18/18

ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 2:00 PM on the 4th day of June, 2018 Bids for:

ABC Bid # 1511 Cold Storage Unit at Nutrition Services Honor a loved one and All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall con- form to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Pur- chasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and publicly share precious memories. read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain bid documents at the mandatory jobwalk on May 21, 2018 8:30 AM sharp at the Purchasing Department 16700 Norwalk Blvd, Cer- ritos. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License valid Class B or C-38 Place your obituary with us. Contractor's License and DIR Registration will be required. loscerritosnews.net/obituaries Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/11 and 5/18/18 lmlamplighter.com/obituaries MAY 11, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 15

HAWAIIAN GARDENS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICIA PARA UNA AUDIENCIA PUBLICA ORDINANCE NO. 579 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CALIFORNIA REPEALING SECTION 13.08.010 OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct public AND REPLACING IT WITH THE NEW UPDATED SECTION 13.08.010 RELATING TO hearing(s) pertaining to the item(s) listed below: SANITARY SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE

Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes a summary of Ordinance HEARING BODY: City Council No. 579, introduced by the Hawaiian Gardens City Council on April 24, 2018 and adopted on May 8, DATE OF HEARING: May 22, 2018 2018, at its meeting held in the City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Garden, TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter. CA 90716. LOCATION OF HEARING: City Council Chambers City of Hawaiian Gardens The purpose of Ordinance No. 579 is to bring the City of Hawaiian Gardens code section 13.08.010, 21815 Pioneer Boulevard related to Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste, up to date and consistent with the Los Angeles Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 County Code and State Permit.

The City Council has determined that the following amendments to the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code are necessary and appropriate: PUBLIC HEARING: The City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will be holding a public hearing to consider the extension of Interim • The Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste ordinance of the City, except as it is hereinafter Urgency Ordinance No. 578U, which imposed regulations and amended, Title 20, Utilities, Division 2, of the County code of the County of Los Angeles, standards on accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) constructed in which may be amended from time to time by the County of Los Angeles to comply with the City. The public hearing will be held pursuant to Govern- new State permits, and which regulate the use, operation, maintenance, and repair of the ment Code section 65858. City sanitary sewer system, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, is hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. The City of Hawaiian Gardens City Council will consider adopting an ordinance that extends the effective date of Ordi- A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance is posted and available for review in the City Clerk’s nance No. 578U for a period of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) Office at 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Garden, CA 90716. This Ordinance shall be in full days. Among other things, the proposed ordinance specifies force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption and shall be published and posted as required by temporary regulations governing the zoning districts where law. This ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens on April ADU’s may be constructed, the minimum and maximum height 24, 2018 and adopted on May 8, 2018, by the following roll call vote: and setback requirements for ADUs, off-street parking require- ments, and operating and maintenance standards. AYES: Rodriguez, Bruce, Trimble, Maravilla, Rios

NOES: None

ABSENT: None CEQA DETERMINATION: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21080.17 and ABSTAIN: None California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 152829(h) because it implements the provisions of Government / Code Section 65582.1, 65852.2 and 65852.22 respectively. S/______Suzanne Underwood, City Clerk INVITATION TO BE HEARD CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY CLERK’S OFFICE Persons interested in addressing the City Council on this topic are invited to attend the public hear- CERTIFICATION ing, or submit written comments to the City Clerk’s office by mail at the above address, or email at: [email protected]. All persons are advised that the failure to provide written or oral comments at the hearing may preclude such persons from seeking judicial review of the proposed ordinance in STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) the future. Communications to the City Council are public records and will become part of the City’s COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS files and records. CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ) Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk or Community Development Department Director, Joe Colombo at (562) 420-2641. Si desea obtener mas informacion, llame al I, Suzanne Underwood, City Clerk of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, do hereby certify that Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidad al (562) 420-2641. Ordinance No. 579, was duly and regularly introduced and placed upon it first reading at a Regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of APRIL 2018, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/11/18 duly adopted and passed at a Regular meeting of the City Council on this 8TH day of MAY 2018 by the following votes as the same appears on file and of record in the Office of the City Clerk.

AYES: RODRIGUEZ, BRUCE, TRIMBLE, RIOS, MARAVILLA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) /S/______Escrow No. 091780-PH SUZANNE UNDERWOOD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: NEW PEKING RES- CITY CLERK/RECORDS MANAGER TAURANT INC Mailing Address: 19131 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Doing Business as: NEW PEKING RESTAURANT Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/11/18 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: YAOZHI HUANG ZHAN Mailing Address: 19131 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURES, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENTS, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD IN- TEREST & IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 19131 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATION OF CENTRAL TALLY LOCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: DIAMOND GLOBAL ESCROW, INC., 22632 GOLDEN SPRINGS DR, #160, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 and the anticipated sale date is JUNE 5, 2018 GIVEN that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office located at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, California 90650 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. has designated polling places and will be the central tally location for the SENATE DISTRICT 32 SPECIAL PRIMARY The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: DIAMOND GLOBAL ESCROW, INC., 22632 GOLDEN SPRINGS DR, ELECTION scheduled to be held on JUNE 5, 2018. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's facility and polling places #160, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 and the last day for filing claims shall be JUNE 4, 2018, which is the business day before the sale date speci- fied above. shall be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on JUNE 5, 2018. Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Dated: 4/27/18 Armenian, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Thai or Vietnamese regarding BUYER: YAOZHI HUANG ZHAN information in the notice may call (800) 481-8683. LA2019284 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 5/11/18 POLLING PLACES NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE 0400001A NORTH ARTESIA COMM CTR 11870 169TH ST ARTESIA 90701 (UCC Sec. 6105) 0400002A NORTH ARTESIA COMM CTR 11870 169TH ST ARTESIA 90701 Escrow No. 9285-JH 0400004A ARTESIA PARK 18750 CLARKDALE AVE ARTESIA 90701 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: SWANG INC, A CALI- 0400006A ARTESIA PARK 18750 CLARKDALE AVE ARTESIA 90701 FORNIA CORPORATION, 430 LOS CERRITOS CENTER, CERRITOS, CA 90703 0400008A ARTESIA PARK 18750 CLARKDALE AVE ARTESIA 90701 Doing Business as: YOGURTLAND/YL CA 109 0400010A ARTESIA PARK 18750 CLARKDALE AVE ARTESIA 90701 All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE 1070008A ARTESIA PARK 18750 CLARKDALE AVE ARTESIA 90701 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: SMARK BUSINESS INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 430 LOS CERRITOS CENTER, 0400007A ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH 18422 BLOOMFIELD AVE CERRITOS 90703 CERRITOS, CA 90703 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, COVENANT NOT TO COM- 1070001A RESIDENCE 19045 JEFFREY AVE CERRITOS 90703 PETE, LEASE AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT and are located at: 430 LOS CERRITOS CENTER, CERRITOS, CA 90703 1070002A LIBERTY PARK 19211 STUDEBAKER RD CERRITOS 90703 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, 13737 ARTESIA BLVD. #105 CERRITOS, CA 90703 and 1070003A WESTGATE PARK 18830 SAN GABRIEL AVE CERRITOS 90703 the anticipated sale date is MAY 30, 2018 1070006A CENTURY 21 ASTRO 11365 183RD ST CERRITOS 90703 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. 1070007A ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 16700 NORWALK BLVD CERRITOS 90703 [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be 1070009A CERRITOS CTR PERFORMING ARTS 12700 CENTER COURT DR CERRITOS 90703 filed is: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, 13737 ARTESIA BLVD #105 , CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the last day for filing claims shall be MAY 29, 2018, 1070010A HASKELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 11525 DEL AMO BLVD CERRITOS 90703 which is the business day before the sale date specified above. 1070011A ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH 18422 BLOOMFIELD AVE CERRITOS 90703 BUYER: SMARK BUSINESS INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 1070012A CERRITOS CTR PERFORMING ARTS 12700 CENTER COURT DR CERRITOS 90703 LA2021427 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 5/11/18 1070013A FIRE STATION #35 13717 ARTESIA BLVD CERRITOS 90703 1070017A CERRITOS REGIONAL PARK 19700 BLOOMFIELD AVE CERRITOS 90703 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) 1070018A CERRITOS REGIONAL PARK 19700 BLOOMFIELD AVE CERRITOS 90703 (UCC Sec. 6105 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) 1070020A HASKELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 11525 DEL AMO BLVD CERRITOS 90703 Escrow No. 091780-PH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and busi- 1070021A THE GROVE AT CERRITOS 11000 NEW FALCON WAY CERRITOS 90703 ness address(es) of the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) are: JI LIANG WANG AND KUEI SHIANG WANG 1070022A SUNDANCE TOWN HOME 12439 PINEGROVE LN CERRITOS 90703 Mailing Address: 19131 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE CERRITOS, CA 90703 1070023A CERRITOS CTR PERFORMING ARTS 12700 CENTER COURT DR CERRITOS 90703 Doing Business as: NEW PEKING RESTAURANT 1070025A CARMENITA MIDDLE SCHOOL 13435 166TH ST CERRITOS 90703 All other business names(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s)/Licensee(s), is/ 1070026A CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH 13633 183RD ST CERRITOS 90703 are: NONE 1070028A CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH 13633 183RD ST CERRITOS 90703 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) is/are: YAOZHI HUANG ZHAO Mailing Address: 19131 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE CERRITOS, CA 90703 1070029A ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH 18422 BLOOMFIELD AVE CERRITOS 90703 The assets being sold are generally described as: FURNITURES, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENTS, TRADENAME GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD IN- 1070031A SHADOW PARK HOMES 12770 ALCONBURY ST CERRITOS 90703 TEREST & IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and is/are located at: 19131 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE CERRITOS, CA 90703 1070032A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12229 DEL AMO BLVD CERRITOS 90703 The type of license(s) and license no(s) to be transferred is/are: Type: ON-SALE BEER & WINE EATING PLACE 420817 and are now issued for 1070036A WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL/GYM BLDG 16800 SHOEMAKER AVE CERRITOS 90703 the premises located at: SAME 1070040A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12229 DEL AMO BLVD CERRITOS 90703 The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: DIAMOND GLOBAL ESCROW, 1070041A WITTMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 16801 YVETTE AVE CERRITOS 90703 INC., 22632 GOLDEN SPRINGS DR, #160, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 and the anticipated sale/transfer is JUNE 5, 2018 The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $75,000.00, including 1070048A WITTMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 16801 YVETTE AVE CERRITOS 90703 inventory estimated at $, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $75,000.00 TOTAL CASH $75,000.00 4800059A 1ST EVANGELICAL CHURCH 11330 166TH ST CERRITOS 90703 The parties agree that the consideration for the transfer of the business and the license(s) is to be paid only after the Department of Alcoholic 4800076A WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL/GYM BLDG 16800 SHOEMAKER AVE CERRITOS 90703 Beverage Control has approved the proposed transfer. The parties also agree and herein direct the above-named escrow holder to make payment or DEAN C. LOGAN distribution within a reasonable time after the completion of the transfer of the license as provided in Section 24074 of the California Business and Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Professions Code. County of Los Angeles Dated: 4/27/18 5/18/18 JI LIANG WANG AND KUEI SHIANG WANG, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) YAOZHI HUANG ZHAO, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) CNS-3130918# LA2020022 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 5/11/18 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 16 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MAY 11, 2018

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