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Real Estate...... 12 The fourth of July, the most American of holidays, was again marked without parades or city-sponsored ﬁreworks due to budget cuts but it did not stop residents from celebrating. Seen here is a skydiver with the American ﬂag at the Torrance Centennial Celebration. Photo by TerriAnn Ferren. Sports ...... 5 City Council Previews Del Amo TerriAnn in Torrance ...... 6 Fashion Center Renovations By Dylan Little mall. The mall will not look anywhere near and going to other places in Southern California On Tuesday, the Torrance City Council heard how it looks today,” said Scotto. “When 2015 to shop, they’re going to stop in Torrance at a presentation from Simon Property Group on comes around, I think people will be extremely our Del Amo Mall. Come Thanksgiving this planned upgrades to the Del Amo Fashion pleased with the results we’re going to have year, we’ll get the first taste of that with the Center. Chuck Davis with Simon Property Group with this mall. Instead of driving by our mall See City Council, page 2 made a PowerPoint presentation that showed a nearly unrecognizable mall. One of the major Weekend changes was to divide the mall into the “Fashion Center” (focusing on clothes and high-end retail) TerriAnn: A Lennon and “Market Square” (focusing on home goods Forecast and furniture). The two concepts would be linked but contain “subtle differentiation” to mark Reunion Celebration which area is which. The plan also contained By TerriAnn Ferren Monica. This historic building reminded sweeping changes to the landscaping and facade Last week I took a peek into one famous me of our own Torrance Women’s Club of the mall to improve its look. The “bridge” American family reunion get-together building in downtown Torrance on El Friday section over Carson Street was singled out as as they assembled from all over to not Prado--the same wood floors, the same needing work to change it from a “kind of scary” only come together and sing, but to help stage and the same sort of history stored AM Clouds/ place to drive to a welcoming entrance to the PM Sun mall. “We’ve got a lot of changes,” said Davis. The sweeping changes will take time. Work 71˚/65˚ will not be completed until late 2015. However the mall will be open, including some newly refurbished areas. Davis mentioned that the food Saturday court near Macy’s will be open for business Partly with new dining options by November. “By this holiday season--this Thanksgiving—you’ll Cloudy will have 10 new dining options next to the walkthrough Macy’s… and a full facelift of the 71˚/64˚ inside,” said Davis. “Right after the holidays, we will be tearing down much of the old one Sunday level mall. It will take us a good 21 months to tear it all down and build back a new two-level All Eleven Lennon Brothers and Sisters. Sunny mall and a new Nordstrom’s. By the holiday raise money for a multitude of charities. in the memories of each wall if they could season of 2015, you will not recognize the America’s Sweethearts The Lennon Sisters, talk. The music from the show was wide 70˚/63˚ Del Amo Fashion Center.” who debuted on The Lawrence Welk Show and it seemed as if Lennons were being Mayor Frank Scotto believes the renovations in the 1950s, are still singing. The 3rd reproduced backstage as I watched the will impress visitors to the mall as well as divert Annual Lennon Family Benefit Concert show. There are hundreds of them! The patrons from other high-end shopping centers. was held at the Women’s Club in Santa See Lennon Reunion, page 6 “There will be a huge transformation of the Page 2 July 4, 2013 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Calendar People FRIDAY, JULY 5 Torrance Blvd. For more information call Congratulations -BVEF GSPN $BMJGPSOJB 4UBUF 6OJWFSTJUZ rFree music concert for kids, 7- 8 p.m., (310) 618-5959. Lisa Tran, of Torrance, was awarded a Fullerton’s Mihaylo College of Business 2340 Sepulveda blvd. #D. For more informa- FRIDAY, JULY 12 Doctor of Pharmacy degree in Pharmacy and Economics with a degree in Business tion call (310) 387-5772. r &TDBQF 5P 1BSBEJTF *TMBOE %BODF BU 5IF 6OJWFSTJUZ PG 5PMFEP 4QSJOH Administration. SUNDAY, JULY 7 QFSGPSNBODF QN +BNFT"SNTUSPOH commencement ceremonies. Krista Ross, of Torrance, was named to the r#SJEHF64"+BQBOFTF4VNNFS'FTUJWBM Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. For more Ahrianna Choi and Tahani Ostrega, Dean’s List at the Savannah College of Art 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Torrance Cultural Arts Center, information call (310) 781-7171. both from Torrance, graduated Cum BOE%FTJHOGPSUIF4QSJOHRVBSUFSr 3330 Civic Center Drive. MONDAY, JULY 15 TUESDAY, JULY 9 r1MBZ8JUI:PVS'PPE 5FFO1SPHSBN from front page r$JUZ$PVODJM.FFUJOH QN $JUZ p.m., Southeast Library, 23115 Arlington Ave. City Council Hall, Council Chamber, 3031 Torrance Blvd. For more information call (310) 530-5044. new food court. ” election in 2014 and the high cost of holding For more information call (310) 618-2870. Ongoing The Council also outlined the process for a special election, the Council agreed to make r5PSSBODF"SUJTUT(VJME.FFUJOH QN r%PXOUPXO5PSSBODF.BSLFUQMBDF &WFSZ selecting Councilmember Susan Rhilinger’s an appointment for the vacant seat. “I’ve heard in the Ken Miller Center, 3341 Torrance Thursday, 3 p.m.-8 p.m., on El Prado Street, SFQMBDFNFOU6MUJNBUFMZUIF$PVODJMEFDJEFEUP the argument that liberty is not free, freedom is Boulevard. from Sartori to the Buffalo Fire Department. appoint her successor from among applicants. not free, democracy is not free and so maybe WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 r-JCSBSZ$FOUFOOJBM'JMN$POUFTU8IZ Anyone interested in the appointment will have we should have the election and let the public r 4VNNFS 3FBEJOH 1SPHSBN %BODF JT the Torrance Library is important for edu- to fill out an application (available from the decide this,” said Sutherland. “In some sense I Delectable, 1 p.m., Southeast Library, 23115 cational, recreational, business, and cultural Arlington Ave. For more information call OFFET 1SJ[FT BXBSEFE GPS:PVUI HSBEFT “By the holiday season of 2015, you will not (310) 530-5044. and under, Teen - grades 9 through 12, and recognize the Del Amo Fashion Center.” r.BSHBSFU.D8JMMJBNT"EWFOUVSFTBOE Adult - age 18 and over. Submissions are Food, 7 p.m., Katy Geissert Civic Center EVF CZ +VMZ IUUQXXXUPSSBODFDBHPW $JUZ$MFSLTPGàDF BOETVCNJUCZQNPO agree with that, but on the other hand liberty Library Community Meeting Room - 3301 -JCSBSZWJEFPDPOUFTUr 8FEOFTEBZ +VMZ0O+VMZ UIF$PVODJMJT does not mean you spend money foolishly. We expected to make its decision. Councilmember got elected…the citizens put their trust in us Pat Furey said that while appointment is the to do what’s best for the City.” Business Briefs best path to find a replacement, it won’t be an Scotto concurred with Sutherland. He said Vanity Styles Ribbon-Cutting PXOFSTBSF:BOFUIBOE(SFHPSZ,PS[PO5IF easy decision. “I think it’s most appropriate that the City doesn’t have the extra money to 7BOJUZ4UZMFT)BJS.BLF6Q4BMPO0XOFS Antigua Café specialties include Guatemalan for us to do the [appointment] process,” said pay for a special election just as it doesn’t have Furey. “I think we have our work cut out extra money to spend on its traditional Fourth for us. This is going to make commission PG+VMZàSFXPSLTEJTQMBZi<5IFBQQPJOUNFOU> appointments look easy.” would strictly be for seven months. It really The primary factor driving the decision to doesn’t seem like a good way to spend City appoint a new member rather than hold a special money--money that we can’t even spend this election is the cost involved. “The minimum week to have fireworks,” said Scotto. “We amount [that election would cost] would be don’t want to spend the money on fireworks $250,000,” said City Clerk Sue Herbers. “That and we don’t want to spend the money on is from an informal quote given to me based elections if we don’t have to.” on quotes made to other cities. It would take a This isn’t the first time the City has chosen great deal of time to get an actual quote from to appoint Council members in lieu of a special the County of Los Angeles. 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The outcome and pins him against a desk before throwing a Members of the County of Los Angeles people can make the commitment to care for of the investigation or any criminal court bottled beverage and almost striking a second Department of Children and Family Services, a child. However, foster care entails more than proceeding are not considered when reporting victim in the face. Councilman Pat Furey and Cindy Shields with being a foster parent or providing a home. DSJNFT5IFDSJNFTBSFMJTUFEBTGPMMPXTBSTPO Auto Theft-All #-0$, 04"(& Torrance Council of PTAs were just some of the “We have such a need for volunteers to be simple assault, aggravated assault-weapon, "7&4UPMFOWFIJDMFA"DVSB*OUFHSB people present during an informal information babysitters, back-up babysitters for our foster auto theft, auto burglary, commercial burglary, Burglary-Auto#-0$,5)45 session about foster care hosted at the Katy parents to give them the opportunity to go out residential burglary, homicide, strong-arm Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown means Geissert Library. The joint effort to organize this for the evening, or maybe they need a weekend robbery, robbery with a weapon, theft and BOE UBLFT QSPQFSUZUIJSE SPX TFBU (14 information stemmed from the need for foster away,” Assistant Regional Administrator vandalism. The City of Torrance, or its briefcase, cell phone, ID, checkbook, bank families in the City of Torrance. Rosa Tang, DCFS Susan Tucker said. “There are always employees or agents, shall assume no liability card, cash, charger, tablet, watch. Assistant Regional Administrator at DCFS in opportunities to help and we also have a great GPS"OZFSSPST PNJTTJPOT PSJOBDDVSBDJFT June 19 Torrance, found that last year there were more need for mentors for our children and youth. in the information provided regardless of how Theft#-0$,5)454VTQFDU T than 1,500 referrals in Torrance. In addition, We have a great need for anyone who would caused; or 2. Any decision made or action takes victim’s vehicle’s catalytic converter. out of that she found that 145 children were like to be a tutor and help with academics.” taken or not taken by reader in reliance upon Theft #-0$, ."%*40/ 45 any information or data furnished hereunder. 4VTQFDU T UBLFTMPDLFEQSPQFSUZGSPNDBSQPSU “You just have to understand the devastation that happens to June 21 bicycle. Burglary-Auto #-0$, #63*/ Theft#-0$,$3&/4)"8#-7% a child when they are removed from the custody of the parents.” AVE Suspect(s) pries door handle for entry and Suspect(s) removes gas pump meter, allowing UBLFTQSPQFSUZUIJSESPXTFBU MPOHCPBSE DBTI gasoline to dispense without charging for same. removed from their homes but discovered that Through different programs, DCFS tries Auto Theft-All#-0$,5)45 Burglary-Commercial #-0$, there were no foster care parents in Torrance. to connect children in the foster system with 4UPMFOWFIJDMFA'PSEWBO CABRILLO AVE Suspect(s) torches padlock “That was kind of eye-opening to the people people that they can rely on as they grow up Vandalism #-0$,"/;""7& for entry to shed and takes property. JOUIFDPNNVOJUZ u'VSFZTBJEi:PVKVTUIBWF and into adulthood. The information session, Suspect(s) cuts victim’s vehicle’s tires. June 18 to understand the devastation that happens XIJDIUPPLQMBDF+VOF ESFXJOBTJ[FBCMF Battery-Simple #-0$, Auto Theft-All#-0$,".*&"7& to a child when they are removed from the number of residents interested in the topic HAWTHORNE BLVD Suspect punches and 4UPMFOWFIJDMFA)POEB$JWJD custody of the parents, either for investigative of foster care. For the organizers, it is about bites victim. Theft #-0$, #03%&3 "7& purposes or whether there is abuse or neglect. getting out as much information as possible Burglary-Auto#-0$,8&45&3/ Suspect(s) takes victim’s vehicle’s catalytic They are also removed from their school, from through all available avenues in hopes that AVE Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown converter. their playmates and form their neighborhood someone is moved to help. NFBOT SBOTBDLT BOE UBLFT QSPQFSUZ(14 Theft#-0$,)"85)03/&#-7% and actual city. “The thing that grabbed me and broke my sunglasses, iPod, pilot headset, bag of baby Suspect(s) enters open business and takes Furey, whose day job is advisory to the heart is the different stories you hear about clothes. VOBUUFOEFEQSPQFSUZPGGPGDIBJSKBDLFU XBMMFU Department of Children and Family Services, these kids,” Shields said. “Confidentiality Burglary-Auto#-0$,3&%0/%0 June 17 has been working to link the DCFS with the is respected, but you hear about kids being #&"$) #-7% 4VTQFDU T FOUFST PQFO Burglary-Auto#-0$,3%45 Torrance PTAs. Last Christmas the Torrance brought in on their birthdays--you see these VOMPDLFE WFIJDMF BOE UBLFT QSPQFSUZCPY PG Suspect(s) punches door lock for entry and Council of PTAs donated some 100-plus gift wonderful social workers trying to find them new and used video games. UBLFTQSPQFSUZUIJSESPXTFBU cards for foster youth, which motivated some clothes. The need is so drastic and huge, but Battery-Simple #-0$, Burglary-Residential #-0$, of the people at the information sessions to you can do little things to make a difference.” (-&/#63/ "7& 4VTQFDU DIBTFT WJDUJN CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect(s) takes keys push forward with the effort. Present at the session were other DCFS grabs her from behind causing both of them from unsecured residence and uses them to “Slowly, the ball is rolling and we are just members providing information about their to fall to the ground and sustain injuries, then enter secured garage, pries open safe and looking at all the different ways that PTA can EJGGFSFOUQSPHSBNT $IJME/FU:PVUIBOE'BNJMZ slaps her on the head. 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They will “People perhaps do not have this information Theft #-0$, )"85)03/& tools. provide guidelines and discuss the needs so and if we get it to them, I think there will be BLVD Suspects enter open business and take Vandalism #-0$, 5) 45 that those 30 PTA presidents can go back to a fantastic response,” Tucker said. “Torrance QSPQFSUZ CFMPOHJOH UP QBUSPOT PGG PG UBCMFT 4VTQFDU T TNBTIFTXJOEPXOPFOUSZ OPMPTT their units and tell them what we told them. really cares about each other and its citizens cell phones. Burglary-Residential#-0$,*3*4 So where you had zero people know about this really band together to help out. The thing is Auto Theft-All#-0$,$"-"."3 AVE Suspect(s) smashes sliding glass door information, now we have 400 parents know that they just aren’t aware of the need and that 454UPMFOWFIJDMFA"DVSB*OUFHSB GPSFOUSZ SBOTBDLTBOEUBLFTQSPQFSUZUBCMFU about it. I am just thrilled.” there are families in their own community who Burglary-Auto #-0$, Burglary-Residential #-0$, %$'4FTUJNBUFTUIBUJO+VOFBMPOF UIFSFXFSF need this kind of temporary support or perhaps CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect(s) punches WINDMILL ROAD Suspect(s) smashes 3,500 cases in the department. Of those, 1,200 permanent support.” EPPSMPDLGPSFOUSZBOEUBLFTQSPQFSUZQVSTF glass door for entry, ransacks and takes to 1,500 are in the Torrance area and involve Persons interested in learning more about Burglary-Auto #-0$, QSPQFSUZDBTI children who need homes. 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Chasing an All-Star Up and Adam By Adam Serrao Clippers and the Chicago Bulls, but ultimately One of the best times of the NBA postseason decided to remain with the Lakers where he Baseball and Softball Honor the Best IBTOPXDPNFVQPOVT+VMZNBSLFEUIFPGàDJBM eventually won another two championships. By Adam Serrao earned All-Area second team honors for the beginning of the NBA free agency period where Kupchak is hopeful that Howard will make This year’s baseball season was an up and Spartans, batting .409 with 24 RBIs and 25 teams begin their search for what may or may the same decision and enjoy much of the same down one for most of the teams throughout runs scored. not be another key piece to a championship run. success. He and the Lakers have even unveiled the city of Torrance. The West High Warriors The North High Saxons spent much of According to the Los Angeles Lakers and their a billboard on the side of Staples Center with had winning streaks at the beginning and end the baseball season atop the Pioneer League front office, Dwight Howard is that key piece a photo of Howard and the message “Stay.” of the season, but a losing streak right smack standings. With a great mid-season winning to the team. From the way that it looked last It’s a campaign that looks a bit desperate, in the middle. The North High Saxons were streak of nine straight games, the Saxons were year, fans around the city may beg to differ. but Kupchak and the Lakers hope it will help dominating in the Pioneer league standings the scoring at will and it seemed as if the team Mitch Kupchak, however, has made his stance woo Howard back to his Staples Center locker entire year until the Torrance Tartars came out would never lose again. One of the reasons on the subject known. He wants Howard back room. With D;Antoni and Kobe remaining on of nowhere to sneak into a tie for first place for that efficiency at the offensive end was and believes that “he belongs to have his name the team, however, these attempts plus any with the South High Spartans. Though the Roman Luna. Luna hit .436 with 13 doubles, on the wall and a statue in front of Staples at others might alas prove to be futile. season may have resembled the framework 25 RBIs and 23 runs scored as North’s starting some point in time.” If Howard is ever going When it comes down to it, should Dwight of a rollercoaster track at Magic Mountain for shortstop this season. He was also a terror on to get his name up there with all of the other Howard choose to leave the Los Angeles most teams, there were certain players who the base paths, racking up 10 steals this season greats or start having his bust chiseled to go Lakers, it may leave a bigger scar than just displayed magic of their own on their field to to help the Saxons to a third place finish in alongside Magic, Chick Hearn and Kareem, he one year of quite certain mediocrity. Dwight’s lead their respective teams to victory. Those the Pioneer Standings and a playoff berth. The must first decide to remain with the Lakers. departure will expose the Lakers for what players are now under the spotlight as they Saxons would eventually be eliminated in the But with recent reports circling that say it is they look as if they are becoming--an old and receive kudos for a game well-played and a first round of play, but were it not for Luna, highly unlikely that Howard will remain with fading franchise. Should Howard leave, he will season filled with excellence. the team may not have been as successful as the Lakers, it has become increasingly clear become one of the only big name superstars to The West High Warriors were the team that they ultimately were. that the team remains in limbo while the ball ever actually defect from Los Angeles with the perhaps most closely resembled the prototypical Switching gears to softball, several players were remains in Howard’s court. hopes of winning a championship elsewhere. rollercoaster season previously discussed. After responsible for making this year’s inner city What is it that Howard is going to do with Most players come to L.A. in order to build losing the opening day game, the Warriors rivalries as good as they were. Senior outfielder that ball? From a distance, it seems as if he their careers and become superstars. If Dwight rallied off nine straight wins. Shortly after, the for the North High Saxons Vanessa Gonzalez is going to run for the hills and take one of leaves, L.A. might still be a destination, but team dropped nine of 11. To end the season, attained All-Area first team honors and helped the many opportunities that await him with a the Clippers may be the prized logo. Without however, West won six in a row and seven North to a first place finish in the Pioneer League different team. Dwight has never really been Dwight, the Lakers will have no upside as long out of eight to make the playoffs and receive standings by batting .406 with five home runs, good on the court from a distance, so Laker as they have a bad coach and an aging superstar a first round matchup against the Diamond 25 RBIs and 31 runs scored. Throughout the purists are hoping that his search for a team in Kobe Bryant (despite all he has done for Bar Brahams. One of the main reasons for the course of the season, Gonzalez tallied nine that is not the Lakers will wind up much like the franchise) who is virtually impossible to Warriors’ success down the stretch was senior doubles, one triple and six stolen bases, helping one of his many free throws--a miss. According play alongside. DBUDIFS +PFZ /PUDI /PUDI CBUUFE B EB[[MJOH her team advance into the playoffs. Gonzalez’s to Chris Broussard, however, there is very To look at the situation realistically, almost .411 on the year with two home runs and 24 teammate Sydni Overly was also critical to her little chance that the All-Star center remains any other team that Howard is interested in RBIs to lead his team to a second place finish team’s success this season. Overly was named in Los Angeles. Howard is apparently willing would be a great fit and would not hesitate to in the Bay League standings. He anchored a the Pioneer League’s Most Valuable Player to forego the extra $30 million that he would get the ball into the low post and play towards strong defense and was the leader of the team en route to All-Area first team honors when receive by re-signing with the team in order his strong suits. The Lakers, by stubbornly from behind the plate as he earned All-Area the junior pitcher accrued a 10-6 record and to play for a coach who can better utilize his sticking by D’Antoni with his run-and-gun first team honors. Another integral part of the posted a 1.43 ERA. Only a junior, she tallied skill set in a different system on the court. style of play and love for perimeter offense, team and of the Warriors’ success this season 74 strikeouts in just 93 innings while only Clearly, Howard wants Lakers’ head coach may just scare off one of the biggest names in was senior first baseman Tommy Oslund, who walking 29 batters. She was also a threat at Mike D’Antoni out. In addition to that, there basketball today. In an era where the Lakers gained All-Area first team honors by batting the plate, batting .358 with 11 RBIs. Bryanna are reports that Howard also did not enjoy his no longer have a great basketball mind like .429 with three home runs and 24 RBIs on :CBSSB BMTP HBJOFE IPOPST GPS UIF 4BYPOT time playing alongside Kobe Bryant, but may +FSSZ#VTT OPMPOHFSIBWF1IJM+BDLTPOBUUIF the year. Also a captain on the team, Oslund batting .358 with five doubles on the year. be willing to do so in a different system. To helm, and are working with a debilitated Kobe anchored the middle of the batting order with The Torrance Tartars had a multitude of make a long story short, unless the Lakers fire Bryant, the team looks to be headed towards his powerful offensive play. Senior outfielder players take home All-Area first team honors D’Antoni before other teams come knocking, a period of unrest. What they need now is a Kevin Clausen gained All-Area second team this year. Freshman outfielder Cece Da Costa Howard will most likely be a goner. new face of the franchise. In addition to being honors, batting .406 with three home runs, 18 hit .383 in her first year with the club, tallying Kupchak remains optimistic that Howard will one of the best defensive players in the game, RBIs and 30 runs scored. five home runs and 30 RBIs to lead her team return to wear the purple and gold once again. the 17 points and 12 rebounds per game in an The South High Spartans earned their share to a second place finish in the Pioneer League “I understand that there’s a possibility that injury-plagued season for Howard make him PGWJDUPSJFTUIJTTFBTPOBTXFMM+VOJPSQJUDIFS standings just behind North. Da Costa was [Howard] won’t [re-sign] and I probably don’t have precisely what the Lakers need. The Lakers Matt Mogollon was key to the team’s success joined by Kamryn Watts, Nicole Ayala and any more information than anybody in this room should do whatever it takes to keep him, but as the ace pitcher of the staff. Mogollon went Mo Ramirez on the All-Area team list. Watts does,” he said. “I’m aware of a lot of the if it takes firing D’Antoni, it looks as if it 10-2 this season with a 1.41 ERA, gaining was named Pioneer League’s Most Outstanding stuff that’s flying back and forth, a lot of the just won’t happen. No matter where Howard a reputation as one of the Pioneer League’s Player, batting .442 with 11 RBIs, 12 doubles rumors--so there’s a realistic possibility that he winds up next season, there is one plus for most feared pitchers. With 71 strikeouts in and 12 stolen bases as she used her speed and won’t be back. But I’m optimistic that he will.” basketball fans everywhere. The center plans KVTUJOOJOHT .PHPMMPOMFEIJTUFBNUP quickness both on the defensive end of the Kupchak doesn’t give much of a reason on making his decision on or very shortly after a share of the Pioneer League crown. He and field and offensively. Ayala went 11-7 for the for his optimism except when comparing the +VMZ 5IFO )PXBSE XJMM BU MBTU CF PVU PG the Spartans eventually made it past the first Tartars this season, posting a 2.53 ERA with 83 situation to that of Kobe Bryant’s flirtation the spotlight and NBA fans everywhere can round of the playoffs, beating Estancia 7-2 strikeouts and 41 walks in almost 111 innings. with other teams in the summer of 2004. stop the guessing game for at least another but ultimately falling in the second round in Ramirez batted .393 as a centerfielder for the Bryant came close to signing with both the àWFZFBSTr a close 5-4 game to Northview. Nick Cohan See Up and Adam, page 9

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TerriAnn from page 6 Now, the property has been sold and the out and enjoy our beach and our downtown summer. Fill a picnic basket and check out own city, packing my favorite picnic treats families have moved to different homes, historic area, and get involved with all the all the parks in Torrance just waiting for you and taking a blanket and maybe flying a kite, CVUUIFNFNPSJFTPGTQFDJBM'PVSUIPG+VMZ programs available through the City of to make special memories of your own. I or just relaxing. This is the “lazy” part of celebrations in the backyard are still vivid. Torrance. We don’t have to go far to take a am looking forward to discovering again the the summertime song I like the most. Happy Summertime is here and it is time to get moment and enjoy our Southern California many almost hidden parks right here in our 'PVSUIPG+VMZBOEIBQQZTVNNFSr

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Petitioner is the Publisher of the newspaper known from this same location for the entirety of that Case No. BS143646 as the Torrance Tribune. See Concurrently-Filed one-year period. See id. The Torrance Tribune, 19. Guitar accessory 1. Piercer 35. Acerbate Superior Court of the State of California, Declaration of Heidi Maerker (“Maerker Decl.”), ¶ 2. therefore, has been issued from the same County 20. ___ wine 2. “Fantasy Island” prop 36. Hill’s partner County of Los Angeles 2. The Torrance Tribune is published for the where it is printed and circulated; has been both 21. City districts 3. Dolt 37. Unrelenting dissemination of local and telegraphic news and printed and published in the same County; and IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF intelligence of a general character in the County has been published as a weekly newspaper on 24. Haliatus albicillas 4. Upright 38. Valle del Bove locale HERALD PUBLICATIaONS, INC. TO HAVE THE of Los Angeles, State of California. 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Adopt a “pet without a partner” and give a “no-issue” pup is just a love of a dog who Add a little love with a new best friend through Kitten Rescue, one of the largest cat homeless pet a second chance in life. Both our will fit easily into any home situation. Winston when you adopt your purr-fect partner. rescue groups in Southern California. All of featured pets this week were without microchips will be neutered, is current on vaccinations, is Kukla, Fran and Ollie were found in a box PVSLJUUJFTBSFTQBZFEOFVUFSFE NJDSPDIJQQFE and their families were never located. Please, de-wormed and microchipped. in an alley. They have raised with a kitten- tested for FeLV and FIV, de-wormed and Harley was found as a stray and again was loving Dalmatian, so they are not phased not microchipped--his owners were never lo- by dogs and will rub their faces on them cated. This is a very sweet little guy. He has and pounce on their heads. These playful the coolest mohawk ever... and look at that munchkins need to have an energetic feline gremlin face! Harley is a bit shy when you companion in their home. They would enjoy first meet him, but give him a little time and being adopted with one of their siblings or he will climb up on your lap for some love and their foster friend Milo. to kiss your face. With beautiful golden-wired Fran has gorgeous green eyes set against hair, a super-soft white mohawk and extra-long silver fur with an intricate pattern of black white eyelashes, Harley has a unique and en- stripes. This tiny bundle of energy is constantly dearing look. He is friendly with other dogs racing around with her brothers and fellow and is adjusting well to our rescue. Harley is foster kitten Milo. However, there is one thing about two years old and weighs 12 pounds. Fran simply can’t resist--your shoulder. If it )F EFTQFSBUFMZ OFFETXBOUT B GPTUFS IPNF Kukla Anyone interested? Contact us for additional current on their vaccinations. For additional information--food, medical needs supplied… information and to see our other kitties, please you add the love. Harley will be neutered check our website at www.kittenrescue.org, soon, is current on vaccinations, de-wormed, PS FNBJM VT BU NBJM!LJUUFOSFTDVFPSH:PVS microchipped and fine with other dogs. tax-deductible donations for the rescue and To learn more about these and other wonderful care of our cats and kittens can be made dogs, visit our website at www.animalsrule.org. through our website or by sending a check Winston If a dog is on our website, it’s available. Or payable to Kitten Rescue, 914 Westwood microchip your pets (dogs, cats, birds and come to our Saturday adoption events from 11 Boulevard, #583, Los Angeles, CA 90024. rabbits). It’s inexpensive (about $35 for the a.m. to 3 p.m. at 305 North Harbor Boulevard On Saturdays, we have adoptions from microchip and lifetime registration). In the in San Pedro (just off the 110 near the cruise noon to 3 p.m. in Westchester at 8655 Lincoln event of an unforeseen separation, it is one of port). We are always in need of donations for Boulevard, just south of Manchester Avenue, the best ways for you and your beloved pet veterinarian bills and our senior dogs. Dona- and also in Mar Vista at 3860 Centinela to be reunited. Most animal shelters, animal tions can be made through our website or by Avenue, just south of Venice Boulevard. control departments and veterinarians have TFOEJOH B DIFDL QBZBCMF UP "OJNBMT 3VMF Our website lists additional adoption sites scanners to help in reuniting you. Placement Foundation at 305 North Harbor and directions to each location. Winston is a beautiful little Shih Tzu that Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731. All donations Be kind. Save a life. Support animal was found as a stray. He was not microchipped are tax-deductible. We are a registered 501©3 SFTDVFr and had no tags, so his owners were never non-profit organization. Fran located. He is an absolute doll with personality Saving one animal won’t change the were possible, Fran would like to be glued plus! Winston is about two to three years old, world, but the world will surely change BHBJOTU ZPVS OFDL 5IJT EBJOUZ HJSM JT is great with other dogs and is cat-safe! This GPSUIBUBOJNBMr absolutely smitten with people and loves to be on your lap. She is also a little tomboy who pretends to be a helpless baby when she comes for cuddling. Ollie is a tiny bundle of unstoppable energy. He is constantly racing around with his brother, sister and fellow foster kitten Milo. They wrestle all day long, bounding from one room to the other with uncontainable exuberance. Once he has worn himself out, Ollie will glue himself either to the nearest kitty or to your legs. He will purr like crazy when petted and loves to snuggle on your shoulders. Kukla is a fun-loving bundle of kitten energy. But, being a kitten, once he does get worn out there is only one place Kukla would like to be--on your chest and shoulders, please! This little boy is a mega-snuggler, purring and rubbing his face and yours. Kukla will remain perched on his foster mom’s shoulders for hours at a time. He is a goofy little monkey who would fit in perfectly to any home. 5IFTFLJUUFOTDBUTBSFBWBJMBCMFGPSBEPQUJPO Ollie Harley Happy Tails

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