Thursday, June 10, 2021 Vol. 20 No. 10

FEATURES PAGING DR. FRISCHER SPORTS FEATURES Epic In-N-Out A gradual return Vilaubi wins golf Downey’s fixation road trip to normalcy tournament with Chick-fil-A

SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 3 SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 7 Mass Downey Historical Society vaccine reopens after 2-year hiatus site in Friday 82˚ ■ The history center at Apollo Park has reopened Downey with new volunteers and a vision for the future. Saturday to close 84˚ By Alex Dominguez ■ With demand for Staff Writer Sunday 84˚ vaccinations dropping, L.A. County is closing its large vaccine sites and DOWNEY – The Downey Historical Society opened back up transitioning to mobile to the public on Wednesday after ON THIS DAY clinics in targeted areas. over 2 years. JUNE 10 The Historical Society, which 1801: By Eric Pierce resides at Apollo Park, originally Editor shut down for the park’s The North African state of Tripoli renovations. Though the park has declared war on the United States in a dispute over safe passage DOWNEY – Downey’s mass been complete for some time, the of merchant vessels through the Covid-19 vaccination center will COVID-19 pandemic forced the Mediterranean. close this weekend as L.A. County organization to remain closed. moves to smaller vaccine centers. According to President Bob 1854: The vaccination site located Thompson, the Historical Society The United States Naval Academy at the LA. County Office of took the opportunity to start graduated its first class of students. Education in Downey will operate making some much-needed Sunday and close Monday. On renovations. Tuesday, a new clinic will open “We’re going forward and 1922: at the Norwalk Arts & Sports doing some wonderful repairs,” Singer-actress Judy Garland was Complex. said Thompson. “I’m just happy born Frances Gumm in Grand Andrea Barajas, Jesus Reyes, Bobbi Bruce and Bob Thompson inside the Downey Historical Society. The facility that we’re open and people can Rapids, Minn. This site will operate from reopened to the public last week. (Photo by Alex Dominguez) 11 am to 6 pm, Tuesday through come in.” Saturday. 1935: While closed, Thompson Spanish, with prior request. its roster of historians. Thompson Warren High School, and so does As of today, about 64% of says that The Historical Society hopes to draw more of the city’s Jesus at Downey, for getting Dr. Robert Smith took his last drink He also mentioned that LA County residents are fully still functioned “within the youth to the organization, with Downey Historical Society and founded Alcoholics Anonymous there has been some talk vaccinated. L.A. County health group,” continuing to hold its the goal of eventually “passing known. So, I’m excited for new in Akron, Ohio. around the possibility of the officials are now shifting their board meetings and produce its the baton.” people to come in; I want so much Paranormal Activity Research vaccination strategies, turning newsletter. for young people to come in.” 1940: Team (PARTeam) – who have “It’s very important for the to mobile clinics to target teens Now, the public can once done several investigations of the future. I love history; Andrea, The Historical Society is Italy declared war on France and and adults who have not yet been again visit for tours and for Dismukes House since October Jesus, they love history. Hopefully open every Wednesday and Britain; Canada declared war on innoculated. research purposes, however there of last year – returning to do the youth will grab on,” said Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm, Italy. “It is clear that we need will be some health and safety public paranormal tours, though Thompson. “One of these days, as well as every third Saturday. to double-down on efforts to protocols – such as masks and nothing is currently scheduled. Bobbi [Bruce] and I are going While not necessarily required, 1947: make it as easy as possible to limited capacity – still enforced. to have to hand over the baton. calling ahead and making an Over the hiatus, the Historical Saab produced its first automobile. get a vaccine and build trust in Hopefully, it’s to these two folks appointment or reservation is Thompson also announced Society added two recently Covid-19 vaccines,” said health plus many more.” encouraged. that the organization can now graduated high school students in director Barbara Ferrer. 1963: offer tours of the premises in Andrea Barajas and Jesus Reyes to “Andrea has contacts at “Many residents have The Equal Pay Act of 1963, aimed at important questions that need to abolishing wage disparity based on be answered and their concerns sex, was signed into law by President are valid. Our job is to continue John F. Kennedy. to be transparent and honest as we share information on vaccine safety and efficacy.” Downey Arts Coalition Masks Guidelines State officials released mask- wearing guidelines Wednesday celebrates Andrew that will take effect on June 15 when the bulk of COVID-19 Wahlquist restrictions are lifted. 1964: The state will align largely receding as a threat. Everyone The U.S. Senate voted to limit further with rules outlined last month ■ Arts champion Andrew was familiar with the other’s debate on a proposed civil rights bill, by the U.S. Centers for Disease Wahlquist is feted by Downey’s work and there was much shutting off a filibuster by Southern Control and Prevention which arts community. excited catching up. As a bonus lawmakers. recommends that fully vaccinated for attention, a hummingbird people do not have to wear face- darted across the ceiling to coverings or distance in almost By Lorine Parks 1977: where its tiny nest had been all situations. Society Editor James Earl Ray, the convicted built, attached to the string of assassin of civil rights leader Martin Under the state’s updated party lights. Luther King Jr., escaped from Brushy guidelines, vaccinated residents DOWNEY – Downey Pat, a recent president of Mountain State Prison in Tennessee will be able to shed their masks artists gathered for a reunion the Downey Arts Coalition, with six others. (He was recaptured except in select circumstances — SoCal population at the home of Pat Gil, and to said that DAC is reassessing three days later.) including public transportation, celebrate Andrew Wahlquist and planning its new structure indoors at schools, child-care for his contributions to the arts as it re-enters the Downey facilities, health-care and long- in Downey. 1978: scene. term care facilities, correctional drops for first The weather cooperated Affirmed won horse racing’s Triple facilities and homeless shelters. with a warm and pleasant Pat hopes to start a mini- Crown by taking the Belmont Stakes. salon on her patio, hosting Those who are not vaccinated afternoon, after so many days music, film and poetry, and will have to continue wearing of gloom. The Gil residence 1991: showcasing art. The enclosed masks at indoor public time ever offers a patio that is a spacious Jaycee Dugard, 11, of South Lake area with its cacti in large settings, including retail stores, outdoor living room, with an ceramic vases around the high Tahoe, Calif., was abducted by Phillip government offices and movie annex for picnic tables where racial equity and inclusion, walls, makes a perfect venue. and Nancy Garrido; Jaycee was held theaters. ■ Retirees ages 75-84 guests enjoyed a potluck buffet and results of the 2020 by the couple for 18 years before she are the fastest growing of veggie crudités, chicken, Alistair Hunter, active in Los Angeles County Public Census. The latter already will was found by authorities. and avocado/cucumber the city’s new Downey Arts Health Director Barbara Ferrer segment of the population. result in California losing a sandwiches. Sweets and Commission, said he met said Tuesday that the county will Congressional seat. 2003: pastries finished the meal, and recently with Councilpersons also continue requiring masks at DOWNEY – Low birth rates, For decades, Southern beer, wine and sparkling water Catherine Alvarez and Mario The Spirit rover is launched, indoor “mega events,” defined uncertainty over immigration California has ranked among were on hand. Trujillo, and Gabriel Enamorado beginning NASA’s Mars Exploration by the state as involving more and long-term impacts from the most vibrant population Rover mission. than 5,000 people — a rule Old friends and colleagues COVID-19 will result in a year- centers in the United States, that would affect major indoor greeted each other, relieved Continued on page 8 over-year population decline climbing above 19 million. sporting events. that COVID seems to be 2007: in Southern California for the However, the rate of growth first time ever, researchers said has slowed throughout the The final episode of “The Sopranos” Tuesday in the first of a two- 2010s as declining fertility aired on HBO. part demographic conference rates, the housing crisis and Church sponsored by the Southern other factors have resulted in California Association of a gradually aging – and less Governments (SCAG) and mobile – population base. offers bible the University of Southern According to projections California. released Tuesday, the fastest- school The 32nd Annual growing segment of the Demographic Workshop, population will be mature DOWNEY – Legacy Church of held virtually this year, is retirees, ages 75-84, followed Downey is hosting a free vacation built around the theme, “The by young retirees (65-74) Birthdays bible school for children in Post-Pandemic City,” and and seniors (85 and older). preschool through sixth grade. takes a close look at several Meanwhile, there will actually NFL hall of famer Dan Fouts (70), intersecting developments be a decline in college-age reggae singer Maxi Priest (60), The one-week bible school that could significantly change young adults and preschool- “Austin Powers” actress Elizabeth meets daily June 14-17 from life in the six-county SCAG age children. Also, the ratio Hurley (58), medium and reality 6-7:30 pm. Doors open at 5 pm. region. of working-age adults to star Theresa Caputo (55), For more information or retirement-age adults – which comedian Bill Burr (53), R&B singer These include the pandemic to register, email children@ once stood at 6 to 1 – has fallen Faith Evans (48), country singer and post-pandemic recovery, legacychurch.live or text (424) below 4 to 1. Lee Brice (42), retired figure skater heightened awareness of 282-0478. Pat Gil, left, and Andrew Wahlquist. (Photo by Lorine Parks) Tara Lipinski (39), and swimsuit Continued on page 2 model Kate Upton (29). 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, June 10, 2021 In-N-Out road trip makes way through Downey

■ The Vanderheides family “I said let’s go to all the In- receipts. It worked pretty well.” is on a road trip to visit N-Outs,” said Berkeley. “I didn’t Vonderheide says he “didn’t mean it that seriously, but I want to ruin” In-N-Out for his every In-N-Out restaurant should’ve known better because family. in the nation. my dad is crazy.” “You can ruin a good thing The mission a year in the by way overdoing it,” said making has been undertaken by Vonderhiede. “It might seem like primarily Vonderheide, Berkeley, By Alex Dominguez we are, but I think we’ve been and 12-year-old daughter / sister in control, and I think we might Staff Writer Emery, with some friends and even like it more now. family tagging along on occasion. Vonderheide has documented DOWNEY – A family on a Vonderheide says that his their travels with a dedicated mission to visit every In N Out in family are “life-long In-N-Out Instagram and has gained the county finally made its way fans.” an enthusiastic following through Downey and Norwalk “I’ve been raised to love it. – particularly of In-N-Out last Sunday. I’ve always loved In-N-Out,” said associates – in the process. With the pandemic in full Vonderheide. “I thought people might effect and not many great There are approximately 360 appreciate this; a lot of people options for summer plans, Sam In-N-Out locations spread across really like In-N-Out like I do,” Vonderheide, of Templeton, eight states. said Vonderheide. “I didn’t know CA, asked his 11-year-old son At the time of writing, the who our audience would be, if it Berkeley what the family should family had visited 348. That would be road trip people, foodie do. includes having done 185 in 15 people.” “I’ve been really embracing days, and all 40 Texas locations “I thought, ‘Where are the In- summers and trying to do a lot of in two and a half days. According N-Out fans that would appreciate fun things with my kids, which to Vonderheide, they’ve driven this?’ Some people started seeing is fun,” said Vonderheide. “We roughly 16,000 miles. what we were doing, but it seems do road trips; we do fun things. And yes, they order something like the biggest In-N-Out fans – Last summer, obviously most every time. for the most part – are the people people’s plans were put on hold who work for In-N-Out…They The Vanderheides family in front of the Downey In-N-Out restaurant. The Vanderheides are on “We were doing 20 plus a day a mission to visit every In-N-Out in the country. (Photo by Alex Dominguez) and everything was shut down.” some days,” said Vonderheide. seem to be some of the people “We had already been stuck “Me and the two kids, we would who are most into what we’re doing.” at home for several months…we take turns. ‘It’s your turn to order “For me what I enjoy about anywhere in a pandemic, In-N- doing.” As the family zeroes in on were anxious, and I was anxious something. Oh, I just want some summers is spending time with Out is a pretty clean place.” The Vanderheides can be its final few stores, Vonderheide to do something. I was putting fries,’ because in 15 minutes you my kids,” said Vonderheide. “We “We had a lot of fun. It’s followed on Instagram at @ says that they should have Berkeley in bed one night almost can have a burger if you want.” have fun with whatever creative, something we’ll never forget, Innoutroadtrip. California done by this weekend. a year ago in June, and I said. “We paced it; it could be funny random things. This was and it’s been really cool seeing ‘What are we gonna do Berk?’” a drink. You have to order Ultimately, it all boils down to the perfect combination for other people enjoying what we’re Berkeley’s answer? something, and we keep all the quality time spent with family. this year…If you’re going to go

Fewer people living here Downey’s Savannah Vilaubi won the Colorado State Open golf tournament last Friday, following up her record “We’re facing a lot of “Fundamentally, our focus tying 64 from the previous day with a Continued from page 1 unknowns as we emerge from is on the people of Southern 4-under 68. the pandemic. However, with California – not just how many “This is the most joy-filled and grateful Compounding all of this is uncertainty, there is opportunity there will be, but what their I’ve ever been in my life,” Vilaubi said. the pandemic, which led to an in front of us. We need to position needs are, where and how will “To win this tournament means the increase in mortality rates, a ourselves to plan for the future,” they live, and how they will form world to me and it took the combined further decrease in birth rates said Clint Lorimore, President the region’s economy,” Ajise efforts of everyone around me. My and virtually halted foreign of SCAG and an Eastvale City said. “With the new Census swing coach, my mental coaches, my immigration into California. Councilmember. indicating that slower growth family, the love of my life, my trainer, may be in the region’s future, it’s As a result, 2020 saw the first “It’s a great privilege for and my friends all played such vital an opportunity to not just grow, year-over-year drop in overall SCAG to be able to bring together roles in this victory.” but to grow better.” population. the best minds across the region and the state so that we can help Part 2 of the workshop next The title came with a $50,000 prize. cities meet their needs and work Tuesday will feature discussions toward a better future for their on the impact of the pandemic residents.” on how cities function, housing needs, transportation and Kome Ajise, SCAG’s Executive workforce. Director, described the task ahead as “a monumental one” for SCAG and its member agencies. Thursday, June 10, 2021 The Downey Patriot | 3 The silent killer that Paging Dr. Frischer... By Dr. Alan Frischer should never be ignored to old and familiar habits. After often wonder when my has truly devastated friends and life will truly return to family, killed nearly 600,000 all, we have long accepted the High blood pressure has Permanente Southern California. to secondhand smoke “normal.” people in the United States inherent risks of the annual flu been dubbed the “Silent Killer,” What is high blood pressure? ► High cholesterol viruses. because those who have it CDC guidelines now allow alone, made a shambles of some However, note that COVID-19 When your blood pressure is A diet high in salt Ius to visit with other fully vac- areas of our economy, severely typically show no signs or ► is capable of mutating beyond symptoms, making it that much taken, it measures the force of cinated people restricted travel, closed schools ► Drinking too much alcohol more dangerous. Unless treated, blood that’s being pushed against indoors without and many businesses, and our current vaccines. It is not however, the consequences to the walls of your blood vessels. ► Diabetes wearing masks imposed rules about isolating, likely to disappear, and may If your blood pressure is high, well circulate forever, as many your health can be very serious. “It’s important to measure or physical dis- distancing, and wearing masks. this means the pressure of blood viruses do. Therefore, “normal” With May being National your blood pressure on a tancing; to visit Now the number of cases has flowing in your arteries is higher and “freedom” will require that High Blood Pressure Education regular basis, and if you do have with unvac- fallen, and a majority of us have than desired. This causes your we are able to control risks to a Month, it’s important to know hypertension, never ignore it,” cinated people been fully vaccinated. The vac- heart to work harder, which could sufficient level. that getting one’s blood pressure Dr. Nguyen cautioned. “Having from one other cine works extremely well; the eventually result in heart failure, checked regularly, maintaining high blood pressure is a cause for I suggest that we don’t wait stroke or a heart attack. household who latest data suggests that only 1 in a healthy weight, eating heart- concern as it is a health condition are at low risk 1,100 people who are vaccinated for herd immunity and a reduc- healthy, low sodium food, Ideally, normal blood that can result in serious health of severe COVID indoors with- will become infected. tion of cases to zero before mak- pressure should be below 120/80 issues. exercising regularly and limiting out wearing masks or physical In spite of that, when will ing efforts to restore a version alcohol consumption are lifestyle mm Hg, according to Dr. Nguyen. “However, once you know, distancing; to participate in we actually feel comfortable of normalcy to our lives. Let’s changes that will help prevent The American Heart you can treat it in most cases by outdoor activities and recreation sitting next to a stranger? If that follow the CDC guidelines, decide hypertension. Association notes the following making minor but important without wearing masks or physi- stranger sneezes or coughs, how on our own acceptable level of And that is critically risk factors increase your changes in your diet and lifestyle cal distancing (except in certain will we react? When will we each risk, and live our life. important, as high blood pressure probability of developing high that can reduce or eliminate crowded settings); and to resume decide to shake hands and hug Let’s move forward. Let’s be blood pressure: hypertension.” can cause stroke, kidney disease, domestic travel. The guidelines again…without first hesitating? tolerant of one another, main- sexual dysfunction, vision are continuing to loosen up over (Was shaking hands ever a good tain some social distancing, loss, heart disease and other ► Physical inactivity time. idea?) Just what is “normal,” avoid coughing or sneezing in cardiovascular-related health ► Being obese or overweight In spite of these expanded and what life are we expecting to the direction of others, maintain problems, said Dr. Jennifer ► Smoking and being exposed good hygiene, and eat better Nguyen, a cardiologist with Kaiser CDC guidelines, I find that I have return to? Can we trust that we been reluctant to increase my are ever completely safe? foods and exercise. own activities to this extent. These are complex questions, And finally, let’s remember Why? Will we choose to return to and the answers will vary for to practice plenty of gratitude for our pre-pandemic lives because each of us. Although COVID-19 what we’ve managed to achieve the CDC says that it’s OK, or is far more serious and far more so far. are there other factors that also contagious than the flu, vaccina- Dr. Alan Frischer is former chief of Tips to handle post determine just what our own tions have made the handling of staff and former chief of medi- level of comfort is? Are we suf- these two diseases more alike. cine at Downey Regional Medical fering from widespread PTSD? We each need to decide what Center. Write to him in care of this Have some of us become a bit level of risk is acceptable for our- newspaper at 8301 E. Florence Ave., pandemic stress too comfortable with our new selves. If we know that we might Suite 100, Downey, CA 90240. lifestyle? become ill, but are unlikely to With Los Angeles County about doing so,” said Dr. Luis and physical health, Dr. We have been coping with become hospitalized or die, then having moved to the least Sandoval, a psychiatrist with Sandoval, who is also a physician, COVID-19 for well over a year. It we will tend to eventually return restrictive yellow COVID-19, Kaiser Permanente. “After a suggested the following. many people are understandably year of quarantine, the body and ► Continue to keep good embracing this move as a sign of mind have adapted to this new hygiene. the beginning of the end to the lifestyle. As such, there will be pandemic. a readjustment period for many ► Wear masks as of us to once again engage in recommended. For others, however, facing public venues and socializing in a return to openness and face- ► Listen to your comfort level person. It’s natural to lose some to-face interaction can lead to of how often, where and with confidence in doing things you Health & anxiety and other mental health whom you are comfortable going haven’t done in a while.” challenges, following more out. than a year of isolation in which Dr. Sandoval explained that ► Remind children to keep we saw changes in the way we as many of us had to readjust to good hygiene while at school. shop, interact and communicate a lockdown at the start of the primarily through virtual means. pandemic, we should anticipate it ► Remember that we will might take time to get used to a become more immune to the Wellness “We still don’t have all the return to normalcy, as change is virus as time goes on and more answers in how to best combat never easy. people are vaccinated. this virus, and now that it seems as though we’re going to start “Being hit with a lot of stimuli opening up our society to return can lead to a sensory overload,” to what we hopefully remember he explained. as a sense of normalcy, we might To help protect your mental find that we’re ironically anxious

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Mrs. Austin was 95 years old at the presentation award and his doctors describe as complete physical and mental breakdown.” By Bobbi Bruce refreshments were served as a small band ensemble played from “Capone’s kin face prison” (Big Al’s brother had been convicted Downey Historical Society Lakeside Junior High. of tax fraud). We can be very proud of the service veterans that Downey had in Does the name of Charlotte Titsworth Austin sound familiar? Another article claimed home building in Los Angeles to be second our wars. She was one of the 305 women originally accepted into the US fastest in the nation. One page carried an in-depth study of the Marine Corps in 1918. She was honored with a medal presentation Thanks to John Adams and his series, “The Time Traveler,” for problem of admitting seasonal Mexican labor into the U.S. the story. at 10:30 am on April 22, 1994 at the Downey Community Health Sports pages glittered with a story on how former USC grid star Center. The Veterans Affairs Regional Los Angeles Director Henry Fay Thomas was slated to pitch baseball that day for the Sacramento Gresham and members of his staff presented to Austin a certificate Solons who were playing Los Angeles. of recognition from the VA, as well as a World War I medal which was News Doesn’t Change issued by the Robert R. McCormick Tribune Foundation. The Evening Express was big on sea arrivals and departures. Many old newspapers reflect events that are happening today. San Pedro was a beehive of activity. Departures included the North Mrs. Austin distinguished herself during four years of active Names may change but events are similar. German Lloyd Liner SS Columbus with 348 on board, 137 of whom military service with the Marine Corps, then went on to a long and were going to Europe. distinguished career with the VA until her retirement as assistant A Los Angeles Evening Express that was uncovered during the loan guarantee officer at the VARO in Los Angeles in 1968 at the age demolition of a Downey church was turned over to the Downey There wasn’t a hint in the Los Angeles of 1930 that another World of 70. She was also active for many years with many veterans service Historical Society as a model. The newspaper dated April 26, 1930 was War was in the offing. Pearl Harbor was just a point at which ships groups. found by workers for a construction company who were working on arrived. the foundation of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in 1991. Attending the ceremony was her son, Bob Austin, of Downey, Most poignant of all and most meaningful was a story on how one Mayor Bob Brazelton of Downey, and several representatives from The paper had sports, crime, politics, immigration and ship loses identity in the U.S. Census. The thought that residents of Los congressional offices. Bob told the Downey Eagle his mother spent departures. The Evening Express claimed to be the oldest daily Angeles became mere numbers through the census count. Like some most of her time while on active duty in Washington, D.C. The newspaper in Los Angeles with a founding date of March 27, 1871. of the complaints of today. military deemed her too young to be sent overseas at that time. Bob In looking over the headlines of the old newspaper, if you knew Bobbi Bruce is a docent with the Downey Historical Society. said after her tour of duty, his mother was very active in veterans history, the famous names would leap out to anyone with a taste for groups, particularly the Women’s Marine Veterans which was formed the past: following World War II. “Mayor Jimmy Walker of New York confined to home with what

they ever did. If that were true, we’d all be in big trouble because Kansas at the age of 66. we’re all human.” Among Burns’ most notable roles was Queenie in “Show Boat,” Obituaries in which she debuted in 1982 with the Houston Grand Opera. After premiering in Houston, the show traveled to venues including David Dushman, helped liberate Auschwitz Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre and the London Palladium. Linda Thurston, death penalty opponent David Dushman, a Soviet veteran of World War II who was one Burns was nominated for a Tony Award and won her of the last living soldiers who liberated the Auschwitz concentration Linda Thurston, an activist who served as the director of Amnesty groundbreaking 1991 Olivier Award, as well as a Drama Desk Award, camp, died June 4 in Munich at the age of 98. International’s Program to Abolish the Death Penalty, died May 23 at for her performance. her home in Brooklyn, New York of natural causes at the age of 62. Dushman was a soldier in the Soviet Union’s Red Army during She was also known for her performance in the one-woman show World War II. On January 27, 1945, as Auschwitz was liberated from Thurston worked toward creating a more peaceful world as she “Hi-Hat Hattie,” portraying Hattie McDaniel, the “Gone With the the Nazis, Dushman drove a tank through the death camp’s electric tried to bring an end to war and the death penalty as well as advocating Wind” star who was the first Black actor to win an Oscar. fence, knocking it down and allowing ground troops to enter the criminal justice reform and prison abolition. compound and liberate its prisoners. Burns’ other notable stage productions included “The Comedy of She was a leader at the War Resisters League, working toward Errors” and “Measure for Measure” for New York’s Shakespeare in “Everywhere there were skeletons,” Dushman said of his the organization’s mission to “build a movement to end war and its the Park, Addie in the opera “Regina,” and Lily in “Porgy and Bess” experience at Auschwitz. “They stumbled from the barracks, sat and root causes, including racism, sexism, and all other forms of human for New York’s Metropolitan Opera. lay among the dead. It was horrifying. We threw all of our canned food exploitation.” at them and drove on quickly, to keep chasing the fascists.” Thurston was Director of the American Friends Service Dushman is believed to be the last or second to last of the liberators Richard Robinson, CEO of Scholastic books Committee’s National Criminal Justice Program and co-founder of Auschwitz to die. of the International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu- Richard Robinson, the CEO of the children’s book publishing Jamal. She is remembered as a passionate activist who brought people After the war, Dushman studied medicine, and he also turned to company Scholastic for decades, where he introduced book series together and inspired them to work toward justice. his old love of fencing. He became the coach of the national Soviet including Harry Potter and the Hunger Games to the U.S, died June 5 women’s fencing team for more than 30 years, coaching them to gold in Chilmark, Massachusetts at the age of 84. “Some people who work on political prisoner cases have, in a at the 1973 Munich Olympics. general theoretical sense, the idea that prisons themselves are bad, Robinson’s father, Maurice Robinson, founded Scholastic in but also that prisons are where bad folks are,” she said. “If you stole At one time, Dushman was the top-ranked fencer in the Soviet 1920. Though Robinson initially never intended to go into the family something, you’re a thief. If you killed somebody, you’re a murderer. Union, and he continued fencing regularly well into his 90s. business, he became an associate editor in 1962 and rose to president And that is what you are, that is who you are, and that is all you are. of the company in 1974. “ I really have a problem with that idea, maybe coming from The following year, he was named CEO, and he led Scholastic until my spirituality or maybe just my common-sense political analysis. Karla Burns, acclaimed stage actress his death. Nobody is only one thing, and no one is only as bad as the worst thing Karla Burns, a singer and actress who became the first Black During those decades, Robinson built Scholastic into a powerhouse person to win England’s prestigious Laurence Olivier Award, for her that became the largest children’s book publisher in the world. He performance in “Show Boat,” died June 4 at a hospital in Wichita, brought in blockbuster series including Harry Potter, the Hunger Games, Captain Underpants, and Goosebumps. “We strongly believe our books and magazines need to address tough topics that are relevant, even if we get backlash or boycotted,” Robinson said in 2020. Thursday, June 10, 2021 Opinion The Downey Patriot | 5 Fiscally responsible Tired of the anti-vaxxers Dear Editor: Regarding John Lacey’s letter of June 3, in which he writes: “I look By Froma Harrop DeSantis’ goofy law would fine cruise lines $5,000 every time they ask forward to the day the majority of our representatives in Washington someone for proof of vaccination, which they want to do. The Centers for I’m fully vaccinated, and so is just about everyone I know. We feel and Sacramento are fiscally responsible.” Disease Control and Prevention has told cruise operators that their ships mostly protected against COVID-19. And so if others don’t want to get the may sail as soon as June 26 if at least 98% of their crew members and 95% According to my crystal ball, which I purchased many years ago shot for political reasons or out of ignorance, must we care? of the passengers are vaccinated. at the All American Home Center (they had everything at that place, We read that many Republicans are refusing to get the coronavirus Mr. Lacey will be exactly 314 years old when our representatives The cruise industry, which supports about 60,000 jobs in South vaccine, while most Democrats are all in. The reasoning on the right seems finally get around to being fiscally responsible. Florida, is trying desperately to reopen after 15 months of COVID- to be that President Joe Biden wants us all to get vaccinated, therefore caused shutdown. It takes a lot of idiotic pandering for a “pro-business” Jack Russell they won’t. Do these folks think that they are somehow offending or governor to hobble some of his state’s biggest employers. (And there was frustrating the opposition? Downey a time when conservatives defended the right of private businesses to set They’re definitely astounding the opposition and also some on their their rules.) side. Right-wingers rejecting efforts to get them vaccinated are more By the way, employment rates are rising more quickly in likely to come down with a virus that could kill or leave them with long- subpopulations that have had faster growth in vaccination rates, term disabilities. according to an analysis at the University of Minnesota. Just saying. Fireworks need to go The partisan divide is real. Of the 39 congressional districts where at Much vaccine hesitancy is based on unwarranted fears pushed mostly least 60% of the residents have received a shot, all but one are represented Dear Editor: by right-wing media, though a few left-wingers are in on the act, whether by Democrats, according to a Harvard University study. Republicans, out of craziness or hunger for media attention. And it remains strong in Regarding fireworks, we need to consider the danger to our meanwhile, represent all but two of the 30 congressional districts where poor areas and among people of color, whatever their politics. service workers among many other things. fewer than one-third of residents have received a shot. Many people in Downey are abusing fireworks and storing illegal The Trump base continues to bash Biden’s efforts to get people Some concerned Republican doctors in Congress have put out a public fireworks in their garage. vaccinated, even as former President Donald Trump continues to brag service announcement telling conservatives that yes, you should get of his role in helping develop a vaccine — and not without justification. We always have a high rate of dry bushes and possible fires. a vaccine that shields you from a virus that has claimed over 600,000 If continued attacks against Dr. Anthony Fauci float your boat, well, few The police department is too jammed on holidays to handle real American lives. Now that the vaccine is widely available, the excuse that enlightened people care, Fauci included. emergencies and are caught in negligent people’s carelessness. it’s hard to get an appointment no longer works. I want to feel for the politically infantile who unnecessarily expose Notice to the City of Downey: I will sue you if any harm comes to But other conservative politicians are cynically encouraging vaccine themselves and loved ones to a potentially deadly virus, but my feelings my property as a result of fireworks. You have been warned. aversion to score political points in a self-defeating us-against-them are running out. And it’s rather late in the game to plead ignorance. Get crusade. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law banning vaccine Do we need a neighborhood to blow up like Ontario or a child the shot or don’t. Just don’t overestimate how much we who have done passports in his state. In Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive burned before we smarten up? our personal and civic duty really care. order restricting some of their use. You cannot convince me anyone is that attached to setting off Froma Harrop is a columnist who writes about culture, politics and economics. legal fireworks. Vaccine passports verify that someone has obtained protection against the virus. They let businesses reassure customers that they can Illegal fireworks are big business and are functioning in the City congregate on their premises with little fear of getting infected by others. of Downey. Police do not have the laws they need to hand out fines and arrest people without seeing it. Barbara Lidie Hold China accountable Downey

By Betsy McCaughy The Biden administration has also called on the WHO to investigate A convicted felon on City again. WHO allowed China to handpick the first investigation team, ban President Joe Biden headed to Europe Wednesday to meet with access to actual biological evidence and veto conclusions it didn’t like. European leaders. He says the goal is to work together to “deliver real Council There’s no point to a second WHO investigation. WHO remains a puppet results” on critical issues, like climate change and cybersecurity. Biden to China, still bowing to demands to exclude Taiwan from meetings on is ducking the most important issue — the cause of the pandemic. He Dear Editor: COVID-19. should be marshaling allies to act in unison by squeezing China to get A simple Google search reveals that in the state of California, answers and demand reparations. The evidence is mounting that China is To get the truth, The New York Post proposed an important remedy perjury is punishable by up to three years in prison. Another two guilty of manslaughter on a massive scale. — a commission created by an act of Congress relying on nonpartisan searches reveal that shoplifting and welfare fraud are punishable to a scientists, not the likes of Anthony Fauci, EcoHealth Alliance’s Peter Damning evidence published on the opinion page of The Wall Street combined year of jail time. Daszak, and the NIH’s Francis Collins. Their fingerprints are all over Journal on Saturday shows that COVID-19’s genetic sequence is found Why Councilwoman Catherine Alvarez isn’t serving out her 4 year whatever virus was engineered in Wuhan. They misled Congress and nowhere in nature, making it unlikely the killer virus leaped from animals the nation with a naive globalist viewpoint that put us in danger. Fauci sentence in a cell and instead making decisions on our honorable city to humans naturally. Scientists Dr. Stephen Quay and Richard Muller told Congress that the Wuhan lab staff are “competent, trustworthy council is a stain on our great city. argue that the COVID-19 genetic sequence is exactly what researchers scientists, “ never mind their germ warfare projects for the Chinese Apparently some on our council hired blind men to investigate would choose to use to engineer a virus for maximum infectivity against Communist military. this two-bit criminal now approved to serve the citizens of Downey. humans. Other recent analyses of the virus also point to China’s Wuhan Justice must be served against the felon representing our community. Institute of Virology — not nature — as the source of the pandemic. In Last week, Biden commented that China believes in a few years it science, nothing is settled. New evidence could still emerge and point in “will own America.” What’s your strategy, Mr. President? So far, only David Arellano another direction. weakness. Downey But there is no doubt that China acted criminally once the virus began It’s a stark contrast to former President Donald Trump, who declared circulating in Wuhan in 2019. China hid the virus’s existence for weeks, on Saturday night that “the time has come for America and the world Dear Editor: denied that it could spread human to human, muzzled its scientists and to demand reparations and accountability from the Communist Party of Why is it OK for for someone convicted of fraud, perjury and theft blocked outside scientists from investigating — all in violation of Articles China.” to be allowed to serve on the City Council? Is there any reason for 6 and 7 of WHO’s International Health Regulations. Trump proposed that “as a first step, all countries should collectively anyone to trust her? China is a repeat offender. In 2003, it hid the existence of the deadly cancel all debt they owe to China as a down payment for reparations.” Gary Myers SARS virus until it had spread worldwide, leaving a trail of death. Some 150 countries are indebted to China. The U.S. owes $1.1 trillion. Downey This time, Biden should be leading a multinational effort to isolate Trump’s proposal is unorthodox. Economists warn defaulting will China, get answers and demand reparations. Without answers, warns harm our ability to borrow in the future — ordinarily, a compelling Baylor College of Medicine epidemiologist Peter Hotez, there will be a concern. But the argument holds less water if all major countries COVID-26 and a COVID-32, meaning more viral disasters. collectively agree to enforce reparations against China this way. Dear Editor: So this is what Downey has come to? We have a convicted felon Biden’s merely going through the motions, appearing to take China’s actions have led to carnage on a scale not seen since the on the City Council and there is nothing we can do about it. action but doing nothing. He’s called for a 90-day investigation by Nazis. Nearly 4 million people have died, including 600,000 Americans. U.S. intelligence agencies. That’s mere paper-shuffling. As Hotez says, Last year, we had three candidates running to represent District One thing is clear. Unless China is made to pay, Americans will pay “We’ve pushed intelligence as far as we can.” Scientists need to collect 3. One candidate, in my opinion, clearly stood out from the rest. But with their lives. lab samples from Wuhan and biological samples from the earliest instead we elected a literal thief and criminal because she ran on a COVID-19 patients. Betsy McCaughy is a former lieutenant governor of New York. platform of free rent. What an embarassment. I don’t know if this is an indictment on Downey residents specifically or our country as a whole. Rita Segura Downey Truth about critical race theory

By Susan Estrich economy and jobs. Downey’s growing homeless As a longtime professor, I find it quite strange that an academic Transgender girls are not threatening the integrity of girls sports. approach that has been discussed for at least as long as I’ve been teaching And systemic racism is, sadly, a part of our history that we all need to problem is only now making its way into the political debate. confront. Dear Editor: Just last week, former Vice President Mike Pence, in an effort Critical race theory is the term applied to a whole body of scholarly I’m writing to address an ever-growing problem that has many to reclaim his stake to Donald Trump’s base, gave a speech in New writing from a diverse and varied group of academics over the past 40 Hampshire not only invoking Trump but denouncing the teaching of so- years. What the work has in common is a recognition that you can’t teach of us very concerned about the quality of life here in Downey, called critical race theory, claiming that young children are being taught history or law or politics or music or art or anything else I can think of in specifically, south Downey. (Yes, south Downey is still a partof “to be ashamed of their skin color.” the humanities and social sciences without taking race into account. Downey.) For those of you who are not familiar with your neighbors to the And across the country, Republicans desperate for some new wedge I have never considered myself a member of the “critical legal south of Firestone, I want you to know that we, too, are proud, hard- issue that will divide Americans (the way gay marriage used to) have studies” movement that tore Harvard Law School apart in my early years settled on critical race theory, and transgender girls trying to play girls as an academic, and the “crits” never counted me as one of their own. working people of Downey. We take care of our properties, we pay sports, as their best hope. But Derrick Bell, cited by many as the father of critical race theory, was our taxes, we send our children to Downey schools, and we attend a friend and colleague, with whom I agreed completely on the need to one of the many churches established here long ago. We significantly Nothing like targeting transgender girls and Black academics to tell reexamine all of our disciplines for conscious and unconscious bias based contribute to Downey’s tax base. We shop here. We dine here. We you where the Republican Party is today, post-Trump. Forget about the on race. That is true of gender as well, which is what my work on rape has have come to enjoy all of the traditions that have made Downey a focused on. great place to call home, i.e., Concerts in the Park, Christmas Parades, Friday night football games, etc. Terms like “systemic racism” have been wrongly defined to mean that every American institution, and maybe every white person, is racist. Unfortunately, however, we are growing weary of being neglected. It seems we South Downeyians seem to have been given Most of us, in our personal lives and in the institutions we run, try the overwhelming responsibility of dealing with the homeless issue very hard not to be racist — or sexist, for that matter. To be sure, there of the entire county. A few months from now, the Restorative Care are still plenty of people who are explicitly and consciously racist, and Village will be completed and with it a new host of challenges will be sure of their rightness. Students certainly need to be taught that that is something to be ashamed of. literally dropped on our doorstep. As a member of the Next Door app, I’ve been reading a lot of posts But the larger problem in our society, the one we all need to grapple from this area that raise more than a few red flags and eyebrows. with, is the extent to which unconscious bias affects each of us and many Many are reporting that Apollo Park has become a haven for drug of the institutions we run. addicts who openly inject their drug of choice in open view. I went How is it that the power elite in America remains overwhelmingly today to see if these reports were exaggerated rumors. To my great white and male, as it has been since the first such studies? dismay, I found that these stories are true. I’ve enclosed a photo Would we have moved sooner and more vigorously for reform of taken at 3:30 this afternoon. the criminal justice system if the majority of those in prison were the It’s a scary thing to see this in front of the restrooms at the park. children of the power elite? Who, in their right mind, would allow their child to go to this park? Unconscious discrimination can take the form of qualifications that Heaven forbid the child needed to use the restroom. What a disgrace. white applicants are more likely to have, or of subjective evaluations Now I realize that taking on the homeless issue is one that will that tend to favor certain groups of applicants, or even the unconscious ruffle a lot of feathers, but I can’t stand and watch the degradation tendency of most of us to favor people just like ourselves. It can take the of this one fine city become the next Venice Beach. If something is form of laws that have a disproportionately harsh impact on others: As not done quickly, this problem will multiply faster than rabbits in an example, for decades, the law provided harsher sentences for crack the spring. cocaine, which is often used by Blacks, than for white cocaine, the drug Will one of our leaders please step up to the plate before it is too of wealthy whites. late? Students need to study racism if we are ever to move past it. And that Lisa Burrola means confronting bias — both the old-fashioned discrimination that is easy to condemn and the more modern unconscious bias that Pence and Downey his party would like to pretend away. Susan Estrich teaches criminal law, gender discrimination and election law at the USC Gould School of Law. 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, June 10, 2021 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

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■ Downey residents love any secret menu items but did A’s beliefs about the LGBTQ+ their chicken sandwiches, mention you can get a big bag of community. ice like those sold at the grocery and we wanted to know “While I disagree with senior store. leadership’s beliefs and who they why. donate to, I do like how they treat Is there anything else you their employees and the quality of the food is fantastic.” By Alexandra Romero want to let us know about your relationship, attitude “It’s been a struggle battling the knowledge that a big owner On May 20, Chick-fil-A and perception towards family supports hate but still opened its second location in Chick-fil-A? Any personal Downey church wanting to support local franchise Downey on Lakewood Blvd. and stories you want to share? owners/workers, and also Imperial Hwy. and the drive “As a nurse during the grappling with how yummy it is.” through line has already been pandemic, we were hit hard filling up. “When I first got back to So financially at the beginning. As Cal from college, it was a nostalgic Chick-fil-A shared a press a treat I wanted to brighten my helping feed 500 thing (back when you had to go to release mentioning their little one’s day since it was all still the food court at the Cerritos Mall commitment to customer service: new and being quarantined was to get your cravings answered.). “With a longstanding tradition in really hard at 5 and 2 years old. Now that I’ve been here so long the restaurant industry for setting So I agreed to pick up drive thru and it’s more accessible here, you high standards in customer Chick-fil-A. In uniform, I was realize the food and service is just service, Chick-fil-A earned families every month offered a front liner discount of top notch, but how much of my recognition for providing the 50% off. It may have been a small money goes back to supporting ‘best fast food customer service in gesture but it brought me to tears hate, and that’s tough to America’ according to America’s DOWNEY – A local church servicing hundreds of families members, though not necessarily that day knowing the community stomach.” Best Customer Service 2020 was behind us. And together we and nonprofit organization every Tuesday from 12 to 3 pm,” attached to the church. While no report by Newsweek, among other would pull through. This is why “I do feel bad about my are working together to feed said Allen. “It’s not just food… registration is required ahead of honors.” in bad and good times we support reluctance to give up Chick-fil-A hundreds of families in need We’re going to put masks in the time, they are asked to sign in due to their anti-LGBTQA stances Though the question is, what our local Chick-fil-A.” every month. bag, we have diapers for babies, and give some information. and eerie Christian values. I’ve we have formula, we have milk, makes Chick-fil-A so special? A The weekly distribution is For more information, visit “My first time: My cousin tried boycotting in the past, but I it’s not just food. We also have survey was taken of The Downey a partnership between Fresh fa-cogic.com or visit the church came from Colorado and we were don’t seem to follow through. I’m free clothing and shoes.” Patriot’s Instagram followers Anointing Church of God Facebook site, or visit Ministry headed to the beach. She wanted glad that they’ve claimed to stop asking the following questions, and nonprofit Ministry by It is estimated that an average by Inspirational Women on their to stop to get some food for her funding anti-LGBTQA groups, and here are some of the baby twin girls so she stopped Inspirational Women Inc. It of 500 to 550 families have been Facebook page. and hope they’ll start opening on takes place in the church parking helped each month. responses: at Chick-fil-A. I was with them Alex Dominguez, staff writer Sundays.” lot, located at 9020 Imperial saying, ‘no, don’t go there, I hear Recipients are community they’re super religious and hate Others have said that they are Highway. How often do you go to just not worth supporting because gay people.” We went and sadly According to Tracy Allen, chick-fil-A? of their beliefs and hate is never I really liked it. I feel like the President of Ministry, the right so small businesses are Majority of the responses were corporate people are homophobic distribution has been taking where to go. once a week, three times a week and racist because of their place every Tuesday for around and once to twice a month and one political and religious beliefs but Whether you choose or do not four months. person said they go three times a the individual restaurants are choose to eat at Chick-fil-A often “We’re feeding so many day. employed by minorities and the you can always expect professional families a month…We’ve been Do you remember the first youth so it gives the perception and quality fast food service along time you had Chick-fil-A? How that they aren’t bigots. Especially with Chick-fil-A’s two honorary were you first introduced to it? since the staff is so friendly.” words, “My pleasure.” “My grandparents would take my While Chick-fil-A is known Alexandra Romero is an intern mom, sister, me and every year for their great customer service currently studying journalism at when we would go on our church and taste of chicken, there Whittier College. retreats (back when there weren’t were comments that addressed many in LA County).” the controversy of Chick-fil- “Yes. A friend of mine from La Mirada took me about 12 years ago! This was way before CFA’s started popping up everywhere. Back then they had ALL the sauces out for the taking.” “Yes. Cerritos Mall. Long break between college classes. Would pick up lunch and catch a movie. Back in the late 80’s.”

What is the main reason you choose to eat Chick-fil-A? “Good customer service and fresh food.” “Healthier, tastier, white meat chicken, good sauces.” “It’s a nice break from beef and the quality is good even though it’s technically fast food.” “The chicken is so juicy and flavorful and most of all doesn’t have fat.I also love the ice cream and fries.”

What makes Chick-fil-A so special? “Customer service and the flavor of the chicken.” “They always care about satisfying the customers and make sure the service is exceptional.” “The customer service and the farmhouse theme!” “The quality of the food. The friendly staff.”

What is your order at Chick- fil-A? “Original sandwich with pickles and small waffle fries. Occasionally a small Mmc n cheese or a small shake.” “Original chicken sandwich meal with fries and sweet tea and a large ice cream.” “Southwest salad with grilled nuggets. Deluxe sandwich.” “Spicy Chicken Sandwich Deluxe meal or the grilled wrap. Also if I go for breakfast I get their chicken minis!” What do you recommend at Chick-fil-A? “Everything’s good, just depends on what you’re in the mood for….wrap, salad, or sandwich etc.” “Ice cream and fries.” “Chicken sandwich and the spicy deluxe and also the nuggets” “Everything. It’s all delicious. Love the variety.”

Any secret menu items you know of? Manny did not know of 8 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, June 10, 2021 Downey artists ready to re-emerge

Continued from page 1 The Downey Symphonic Look for Glennfest 2021 at Monique is the contactor for Society has partnered with DAC Epic Lounge too. Glenn Stevens the Downey Crosswalk Murals to have an art show the evening is planning his independent Project. from Stay Gallery. “We’re finding of its subscription concerts. Now Downey Film Festival and hopes new voices,” said Alistair, “and “The Promenade at Downey that the alterations at the Downey that Epic Lounge can be a venue. we’ll be multi-discipline and is sending out a call to artists,” Theatre are complete, the glass An avid believer in the live multi-generational.” said Monique, “to paint the five elevator makes the second level experience of movie watching, crosswalks on the shopping “Whatever your interest,” handicap-accessible, and DAC Glenn refused to go Zoom or use center property. The goal is to said Alistair, “the Downey Arts can use that level for display. the drive-in formula during the create a larger-than-life public Coalition is interested in you. COVID shutdown. He has his The Symphony Orchestra art piece that reflects the spirit or You don’t need to be an artist 2020 show, 9 Luft Balloons, plus under the baton of Sharon Lavery history of the Downey area.” to be involved, have fun, and an exciting lineup for 2021 in the has set a date for their twilight contribute. It’s actually amazing works. A protective glaze will be pops concert in the park, August what has been accomplished applied. I asked Roy if he would 11 in Furman Park. Among those representing by a struggling tiny arts non- mind the idea that his art would the visual arts was mixed media profit with no staff, no executive Livening up any party, artist be walked on, and he said that art Polaris Castillo, whose water director. DAC embraces all the and poet Roy Anthony Shabla was is ephemeral, as are we all, and colors convey impulse and arts.” seated on the sofa in the outdoor he would welcome any kind of liveliness. Polaris also makes living room on Pat’s porch. Roy, short-term immortality. Anyone “We look forward,” said visionary short documentary debonair in black, said “write who resides in Southeast Los Alistair, “to being a presence in the films that have been shown at anything you like about me, just Angeles area is eligible. Contact Downey Pride Picnic this month. Epic Lounge. as long as you spell my name downeycrosswalkartists@gmail. And Monique is spearheading right.” Roy’s large-scale drip Frank and Carol Kearns com by June 25. the Downey Crosswalk Murals and brush canvases have been arrived. Frank is busy with in The Promenade. We’ll have The guest of honor, Andrew Jorge and Carolina del Toro (photo by Lorine Parks) displayed in 2011, when DAC was his boutique Nietos Press major art exhibits at the Downey Wahlquist, filmmaker and getting started at the old Mari’s publications, and they divide Civic Theatre during the Downey motion graphics artist, came Wine Bar, and at Stay Gallery their time between their new Symphony performances.” with wife Lana Joy, actress and when Poetry Matters monthly granddaughter here and their director. Andrew is the founder Downey’s favorite mural events were held there. Joshua Tree get-away house. of the Downey Arts Coalition in artist Don Lamkin arrived. Don To give an idea of the cross- “It’s wonderful there 2011, along with Harold Tseklenis has been signing and selling POETRY MATTERS pollination of the arts in Downey, now” said Frank, “in the early and some prominent local artists, lithographs of his collage of Roy’s huge “Symphony” morning, and desert evenings are many of them here at the party. Downey logos that covers the abstractions graced the side delightful, even with this heat.” wall of Porto’s parking structure Andrew was the guiding stages at the Downey Theatre – Night in Day on the Downey Avenue side. Carolina Estrada-del Toro spirit, with his ability to mediate it took a truck and two movers and hubby Jorge represented between artistic personalities, “I’ve sold over 200 of those,” to get them there - during a photography and the visual and he led DAC to a strong local The night never wants to end, to give itself over Don said, “and I never expected performance by the Downey arts, and ceramics, respectively. renaissance in the arts. Downey to light. So it traps itself in things: obsidian, crows. anything like this to happen. It’s Symphony Orchestra. Roy hosted Always Jorge’s biggest fan, owes Andrew an enormous Even on summer solstice, the day of light’s great humbling.” the Green Salon in his garden for Carolina showed me on her iPad thanks. years until COVID finally put a triumph, where fields of sunflowers guzzle in the sun— The “girls,” his border collies, Jorge’s newest works. Andrew, Lana and their three we break open the watermelon and spit out were waiting elsewhere. Don said stop. It’s important for a ceramicist children just returned from they’ll be heading back to the Davis Devis, owner of the black seeds, bits of night glistening on the grass. to have his own kiln, and Jorge an extended visit to Stratford, wildly beautiful Oregon coast for Epic Lounge, expects to reopen has two, big enough for most of Ontario, Canada, home of the another three months, where soon to full capacity. The Epic Joseph Stroud, “Of This World: New and Selected Poems his pieces. A handsome color- Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Don enjoys sunset ocean views Lounge has showcased art shows, 1966-2006,” Copper Canyon Press, 2009. blocked abstract shape was made and friends there. film festivals, and was the venue “We love it there,” said and fired as two separate parts, for Poetry Matters evenings with Andrew. “So much going on in Don Marshall, past president and then joined. Born in Glendale, Stroud was educated at California State University, the art world, and it’s a world- of the Downey Symphonic poets. Los Angeles. His six-line lyrics manage to convey what other poets take Aimee Callegari brought class theatre center.” Society, was enjoying the “The restaurant next door, much longer to say. This one combines the bitter with the sweet, the her college-age daughter and potluck buffet. Don, also the LA Buns, is what kept us going,” Andrew, a Downey native, power of darkness on the longest day of the year, the death’s head at the told about winning the AT&T past director of Poetry Magazine, said David, “and I didn’t have “born in Downey Community feast. Poetry Matters is curated by Lorine Parks. documentary prize for “Singing in said that thanks to COVID he has to lay off staff. We do delivery Hospital,” is a long-time the Dark, about blind performer discovered the Agora Foundation, too. And we have a new patio for employee of Walt Disney Ellis Hall, who lives in Pasadena. a great books discussion group on outdoor dining. It’s been hard, Productions as a media Zoom. Don taught that course at but we’ve made it. We’ll have a “I’m eager to get back to technologist. He’s known for distribution of the Disney and other electronic wonders. Pepperdine for years, but now he grand opening for live musical producing documentaries,” said his work on Pitch Perfect (2012), Film Library, through Disney enjoys someone else leading him entertainment - maybe I’ll get Aimee. Boogeyman (2005) and Harold & The world of art goes on, in its Plus. Thanks to the marvels through Herodotus. Don’s got the Blasters.” Super-fan Don Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). wonderful multiplicity. Monique Puccarelli with of technology, the direct-to- retirement figured out right. Lamkin is the one to arrange that. her signature red curls arrived. Andrew is involved in the consumer job is done via Zoom John Glenn softball wins first postseason game in school history

■ The Eagles advanced to the “It feels good because it centerfielder Diana Bravo (4 for CIF quarterfinals, capping a hasn’t happened in a long 4, 2 R, 2 RBI, SB) and Galvez (4 for time,” John Glenn junior pitcher 4, 3 R, 3 RBI, double and a triple) historic season. Gabby Ortega said. “I feel like led the team with four hits each. communication was big today Three players had three and my screwball and curve was By John M. Sherrard hits each: Ortega (3 for 3, 2 R, working. Contributor 2 RBI), Cole (3 for 3, 2 R, RBI) “The first inning really got us and freshman catcher Sienna going as we were all hyped up.” Contreras (3 for 3, R, 3 RBI, SB). NORWALK – “The team that could” might be a label for the Parra, who has been at Glenn All nine players in the lineup upstart John Glenn High School awhile, was excited for the had at least one hit. softball program this season. softball program. “After the win, the girls asked After 31 years of not qualifying “What an incredible run ‘what’s next and who are we for the CIF-Southern Section our softball program had this going to play,’” said Leal after the playoffs, the Eagles made a run in year,” she said. “John Glenn 14-0 first round game. 2021 that will be remembered for High School and the Norwalk La First home playoff game for some time. Mirada Union School District is so Glenn proud of the accomplishments of A first for the program was our Varsity Softball program this The first home playoff in qualifying for an at-large berth in year. The team was very young, school history was a second- division 7, then its first win and with many of the girls playing in round game on Saturday (June 5) again a second win to advance to a high school game for the first with the Eagles hosting Magnolia. the quarterfinals Tuesday (June time this year. 8). The offense and pitching were “The setbacks we faced due nearly identical with 15 hits and JG defeated host Shandon, 14- to COVID did not seem to really another two-hitter by Ortega. 0, in the first round and Magnolia, affect the girls on the field. Our 10-0 in the second round. The first inning was all girls showed resilience, hard they needed, as the inning was An 8-4 loss to Alverno Hts. work and a lot of pride in every highlighted by a triple and double (Sierra Madre) Academy ended game they played.” by Ortega (3 for 3, 3 R, RBI) and the season for the team, but the John Glenn’s Amanda Jacoby (3) celebrates getting a hit against Magnolia in their CIF softball The key game for the team Cole, respectively, for the 4-0 future looks very, very bright. playoff game at John Glenn High School in Norwalk on Saturday. (Photo by Keith Durflinger) was a come-from-behind win lead. This years’ team is mostly over Artesia early in the season. Cole (3 for 3, 6 RBI, 2 R, HR) freshmen, but the next two Trailing by three runs, kept up her offensive attack with playoffs for the eagles, they Alverno added two more runs become well rounded successful incoming classes also look to freshman third baseman Julia a three-run home run in the found themselves trailing in the to lead, 8-4, in the sixth. adults in the future. carry the Eagles for the next few Cole smacked a three-run home second for the 7-0 lead. She had game, 3-0, in the second inning. years. JG had runners on first The future of JGHS Softball run to tie the game and freshman six RBIs in the game. Contreras led off the inning and third in the bottom of the is looking bright. I am hopeful Third-year coach Larry Leal first baseman Anais Perez scored “I was a little bit nervous in with a double to center field and seventh, but failed to score and that the success of the softball said the success of the team in the seventh on a single by the game because it is the first eventually scored on a ground out end the game and the season. program and the support that is simply “practice, practice, Beatriz Galvez for the win. to second by Lopez. was shown district-wide, will time in CIF and it makes me feel “When the season first practice, just keep practicing.” draw more of our students out to “After that game, the girls good,” Cole said. “I just did it for Each team scored a run in the started, the team had a goal to join our athletic programs.” After finishing the season starting talking about CIF,” Leal my team and tried to win.” third inning, with the Jaguars make the CIF playoffs, something with an overall record of 10-7 and said. “It’s getting the kids to Cole gave the Eagles their holding a 4-2 lead. that has not happened in 31 “We’re excited for the girls 5-5 in the 605 League for fourth follow the program. years,” Parra continued. “To as we have two good freshmen ninth and tenth runs with a two- A pair of runs in the fourth place, Leal thought the young make it to the quarterfinals was classes coming in over the next “It all came together once we run triple to left field, scoring extended Alverno’s lead again, team was done for the year. a great accomplishment for the two years,” Leal added. started winning when we were Ortega and Galvez. 6-2. “[Athletic Director Linda team. I know that they were 5-0 and they fought for those “For me, just being around Parra] let me know that we were Glenn closed the gap to 6-4 upset about losing to Alverno, wins.” the kids is great and they kept putting in a bid for CIF,” Leal with a pair of runs in the fifth. but we spoke to the girls that Glenn softball offers clinics Fast forward to the first saying, ‘we’re in it,” Leal said. added. Junior right fielder Daniela their goal should be to continue this summer playoff game against Shandon, “After this win, we could see the Barron (1 for 3, R) opened the to work hard and improve their Beginning June 15 and On the announcement of the the eagles came out swinging, difference in their play. When inning with a single to left field. skills to be an even stronger team continuing every Tuesday and possibility of a spot in the post as they scored twice in the first we beat them, we were getting That was followed by another next year.” Thursday in the summer, John season, Leal said, “we were in the and second innings before an confident.” single by Bravo (1 for 4, R) and a “Our coaches, Larry Leal and Glenn Softball will be offering school parking lot and the girls explosion in the third for 10 runs walk by Galvez (2 for 2, R, Dbl.) to Javier Galvez, did an incredible clinics (ages 10 and up) taught by were all on their phones waiting to lead, 14-0. Two innings later, load the bases. the coaches and college players. for the decision. I told them the game ended due to the 10- Season ends with quarterfinal job this season with the team. The Cole (3 for 4, 3 RBI), with her Time is 5-8 pm and cost is $10 per they were in and they were all run rule and the Eagles had their loss team talk that followed the loss eight hit of the playoffs, doubled session. excited.” history-making first CIF win. to Alverno was very inspirational The quarterfinal game against to centerfield, scoring Barron and and motivating. I know they truly Glenn is also planning to The team found out they were The team totaled 23 hits in Alverno Heights was another Bravo. care about the well being of the hold a softball league starting in in the playoffs and would have to the game and leading the way was home game for the Eagles, with Cole would add another hit players beyond the softball field. August. travel over four hours to a little- Ortega pitching a two-hitter and over 200 in attendance at the in the seventh to run her playoff Their goal is to make the girls to known school East of Paso Robles had seven strikeouts. school, including former players. be able to apply the lessons they (Shandon). totals to a near-perfect, nine for Offensively, freshman For the first time in the 10 at the plate. learn on the field to help them Thursday, June 10, 2021 Legals The Downey Patriot | 9 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, and Professions Code that the registrant CA 90240 described in this Notice Inviting Bids causing the Resolution of Intention to BULK SALES where it expires 40 days after any change in knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor State of Incorporation: N/A is subject to compliance monitoring be published, posted, and mailed in the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant punishable by a fine not to exceed one THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an and enforcement by the California manner required by Part 2 of Division to Section 17913 other then a change in the thousand dollars ($1,000). Individual Department of Industrial Relations. 15 of the Streets and Highways Code. NOTICE TO CREDITORS residence address of a registered owner. A S/XIOMARA SOMOZA, OWNER The date registrant started to transact OF BULK SALE new Fictitious Business Name Statement This statement was filed with the County business under the fictitious business name Each Contractor submitting a proposal SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify (UCC Sec. 6105) must be filed before the expiration. Effective Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 28, 2021 or names listed above: N/A or bid for his or her other work to the adoption of this Resolution. Escrow No. 30921-PC January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Notice - In accordance with Subdivision I declare that all the information in this shall complete and submit with the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale Name Statement must be accompanied by (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement is true and correct. (A registrant proposal all of the forms included APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th is about to be made. The name(s), business the affidavit of identity form. Statement generally expires at the end of who declares as true any material matter therein, including but not limited to day of June, 2021. address(es) to the Seller(s) are: P & W The filing of this statement does not of itself five years from the date on which it was filed pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business the Bidder’s Qualifications Statement, SWIRLS, INC., 12261 LA MIRADA BLVD., authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious in the office of the County Clerk, except, as and Professions Code that the registrant Designation of Subcontractors, the LA MIRADA, CA 90638 Business Name in violation of the rights of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Non-Collusion Affidavit, the Pre-Bid /s/ BLANCA PACHECO Doing Business as: MENCHIE’S LA MIRADA another under Federal, State or Common where it expires 40 days after any change in punishable by a fine not to exceed one Site Inspection Certification and the BLANCA PACHECO, All other business name(s) and address(es) Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business the facts set forth in the statement pursuant thousand dollars ($1,000). Signature Page. Failure to include any Mayor Pro Tem used by the Seller(s) within three years, as and Professions Code). to Section 17913 other then a change in the S/SANDRA P. CASTRO, OWNER of these documents with the proposal stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE residence address of a registered owner. A This statement was filed with the County may disqualify the proposal. The location in California of the Chief The Downey Patriot new Fictitious Business Name Statement Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 18, 2021 Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: SAME 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21, 7/1/21 must be filed before the expiration. Effective Notice - In accordance with Subdivision The City of Downey reserves the right, ATTEST: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/ January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name after opening bids, to reject any or all are: CHADAM4U LLC, A NEVADA LIMITED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Name Statement must be accompanied by Statement generally expires at the end of bids, to waive any informality in any LIABILITY COMPANY, 1650 E. STUART NAME STATEMENT the affidavit of identity form. five years from the date on which it was filed bid received, and to be the sole judge /s/ MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC AVENUE WEST COVINA, CA 91791-1852 File Number 2021109087 The filing of this statement does not of itself in the office of the County Clerk, except, as of the merits of the respective bids MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC The assets to be sold are described in THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, received. The award of the Contract, City Clerk general as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) NATIONAL Business Name in violation of the rights of where it expires 40 days after any change in if it is awarded, will be to the lowest GOODWILL, COVENANT NOT TO HOMES AND INVESTMENTS, 11100 another under Federal, State or Common the facts set forth in the statement pursuant responsible Bidder whose bid complies COMPETE, FRANCHISE INTEREST, PANGBORN AVE. STE H, DOWNEY CA Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business to Section 17913 other then a change in the with all the requirements prescribed. LEASHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND 90241, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, and Professions Code). residence address of a registered owner. A I HEREBY CERTIFY that the INVENTORY AND SUPPLIES and are 11100 PANGBORN AVE. STE H, DOWNEY new Fictitious Business Name Statement Pursuant to California Public Contract foregoing Resolution was adopted by located at: 12261 LA MIRADA BLVD., LA CA 90241 The Downey Patriot must be filed before the expiration. Effective Code § 22300, the Contractor at his the City Council of the City of Downey MIRADA, CA 90638 Articles of Incorporation or Organization 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business or her sole cost and expense, may at a Regular meeting held on the 8th The bulk sale is intended to be consummated Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Name Statement must be accompanied by substitute authorized securities for any day of June, 2021 by the following vote at the office of: CITYWIDE ESCROW REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JULIETA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the affidavit of identity form. monies withheld by the City to ensure to wit: SERVICES, INC., 12501 SEAL BEACH M SANDOVAL, 11100 PANGBORN AVE, NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement does not of itself performance under the Contract. BLVD., SUITE 130, SEAL BEACH, CA APT, H, DOWNEY CA 90241 File Number 2021125160 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious AYES: Council Members: Alvarez, 90740 and the anticipated sale date is State of Incorporation: N/A THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Business Name in violation of the rights of All requests for information (RFI) Ashton, Trujillo, Pacheco JULY 2, 2021 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) THOMAZ CARS, another under Federal, State or Common shall be in written form and shall be NOES: Council Member: None. The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Individual 950 HILGARD AVE APT 6, LOS ANGELES Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business directed to: ABSENT: Council Member: Mayor Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The date registrant started to transact CA 90024, LA COUNTY and Professions Code). Frometa [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the business under the fictitious business name Articles of Incorporation or Organization Mr. Desi Gutierrez, ABSTAIN: Council Member: None. following information must be provided.] or names listed above: 06/2016 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The Downey Patriot Principal Civil Engineer The name and address of the person with I declare that all the information in this REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) GILSON 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21, 7/1/21 E-Mail: [email protected] whom claims may be filed is: CITYWIDE statement is true and correct. (A registrant THOMAZ MACIEL, 950 HILGARD AVE APT Tel: (562) 904-7110 /s/ MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC ESCROW SERVICES, INC., 12501 SEAL who declares as true any material matter 6, LOS ANGELES CA 90024 Fax: (562) 904-7296 MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC BEACH BLVD., SUITE 130, SEAL BEACH, pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business State of Incorporation: N/A City Clerk CA 90740 and the last date for filing claims and Professions Code that the registrant THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an GOVERNMENT No inquiries will be accepted later than shall be JULY 1, 2021, which is the business knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Individual five (5) business days prior to the bid Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive day before the sale date specified above. punishable by a fine not to exceed one The date registrant started to transact The Downey Police Department has opening date as this would not allow Order N-29-20, executed by the Dated: 05/28/2021 thousand dollars ($1,000). business under the fictitious business name received currency as found property. It time to respond to all plan holders. Governor of California on March BUYER: CHADAM4U LLC, A NEVADA S/JULIETA M SANDOVAL, OWNER or names listed above: N/A was during the month of March 2021, in Phone inquiries will not be accepted. 17, 2020, the County of Los Angeles LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY This statement was filed with the County I declare that all the information in this the area of 8400 Firestone Boulevard. If Department of Public Health Officer ORD-341096 DOWNEY PATRIOT 6/10/21 Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 12, 2021 statement is true and correct. (A registrant you believe this could be yours, please NO LATE BIDS WILL BE Order January 29, 2021 – Reopening Notice - In accordance with Subdivision who declares as true any material matter contact Lee Cole at (562) 904-2312 with ACCEPTED. Safer at Work and in the Community FCS ORD-341096 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business a complete description within 7 days. for Control of COVID-19 – Blueprint The Downey Patriot Statement generally expires at the end of and Professions Code that the registrant for a Safer Economy – Tier 1 Surge 6/10/21 five years from the date on which it was filed knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor The Downey Patriot CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA Response, the Regular City Council in the office of the County Clerk, except, as punishable by a fine not to exceed one 6/10/21 Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC Meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 22, provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, thousand dollars ($1,000). City Clerk 2021 at 6:30 p.m. will allow members where it expires 40 days after any change in S/GILSON THOMAZ MACIEL, OWNER CITY OF DOWNEY of the public to participate and address FICT. BUS NAME the facts set forth in the statement pursuant This statement was filed with the County NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS The Downey Patriot the City Council during the public to Section 17913 other then a change in the Clerk of Los Angeles on JUNE 3, 2021 6/10/21, 6/17/21 comment portion of the meeting via FICTITIOUS BUSINESS residence address of a registered owner. A Notice - In accordance with Subdivision teleconference. NAME STATEMENT new Fictitious Business Name Statement (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CITY OF DOWNEY File Number 2021109082 must be filed before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires at the end of PROJECT NO. 21-03 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In compliance with the Americans THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business five years from the date on which it was filed FY 2020/21 RESIDENTIAL ON CITY OF DOWNEY with Disabilities Act, if you need DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PRIME TIME Name Statement must be accompanied by in the office of the County Clerk, except, as STREET PAVEMENT LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING special assistance to participate COLLECTIBLES, 7007 GREENLEAF the affidavit of identity form. provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, REHABILITATION PROJECT in this meeting, contact the City AVE SUITE 202, WHITTIER CA 90602, The filing of this statement does not of itself where it expires 40 days after any change in ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Clerk’s Department at 562-904-7280 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the facts set forth in the statement pursuant NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PROPOSED FY 2021-22 or the California Relay Service at Articles of Incorporation or Organization Business Name in violation of the rights of to Section 17913 other then a change in the sealed bids will be received at the ASSESSMENT LEVY 711. Notification at least 48 hours Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A another under Federal, State or Common residence address of a registered owner. A office of the City Clerk of the City of JUNE 22, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. prior to the meeting will enable the REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) PRIME Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business new Fictitious Business Name Statement Downey until 11:00 AM on Thursday, City to make arrangements to assure TIME BROS LLC, 7007 GREENLEAF AVE and Professions Code). must be filed before the expiration. Effective July 1, 2021 which hour the proposed RESOLUTION NO. 21-2018 accessibility. The City of Downey SUITE 202, WHITTIER CA 90602 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business bids will be publicly opened and read does not discriminate on the basis State of Incorporation: CA The Downey Patriot Name Statement must be accompanied by in the City Hall at 11111 Brookshire A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY of disability in admission to, access THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21, 7/1/21 the affidavit of identity form. Ave, Downey, California for Capital COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF to, or operations of its programs, Limited Liability Company The filing of this statement does not of itself Improvement Project No. 21-03 – FY DOWNEY DECLARING ITS services or activities. Questions, The date registrant started to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 2020/21 Residential Street Pavement INTENTION TO LEVY AND concerns, complaints or requests business under the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT Business Name in violation of the rights of Rehabilitation Project. COLLECT LIGHTING AND for additional information regarding or names listed above: 04/2021 File Number 2021119060 another under Federal, State or Common LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS the Americans with Disabilities Act I declare that all the information in this THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business The work to be performed under WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND may be forwarded to the City’s ADA/ statement is true and correct. (A registrant DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) TACOS Y and Professions Code). this Contract generally consists of LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, Section 504 Coordinator at 11111 who declares as true any material matter BIRRIA LA UNICA #2, 11508 PRUESS pavement rehabilitation on 64 street ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business AVE, DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY The Downey Patriot segments in Zone 9 of the southeast FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022; AND 90241, [email protected], and Professions Code that the registrant Articles of Incorporation or Organization 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21, 7/1/21 section of the City of Downey. This SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR Phone: 562-299-6619, Fax: 562-923-6388, knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A project includes cape seals, type JUNE 22, 2021 ON THE PROPOSED and California Relay 711. punishable by a fine not to exceed one REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) YASMANY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS II slurry seals, reconstruction of ASSESSMENTS thousand dollars ($1,000). MENDOZA-BRAVO, 11508 PRUESS AVE, NAME STATEMENT failed pavement areas, cold milling If you challenge the proposed actions S/PRIME TIME BROS LLC, MEMBER, DOWNEY CA 90241 File Number 2021123318 of asphalt pavement; construction of WHEREAS, the City Council of the City in court, you may be limited to raising DAVID ALVARADO State of Incorporation: CA THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) asphalt concrete leveling course, base of Downey (City Council) by Resolution only those issues you or someone This statement was filed with the County THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ALL SMOGS course and asphalt rubber hot mix No. 21-8007, proposed to levy and collect else raised at the public hearing Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 12, 2021 Individual WHITTIER, 12502 CARMENITA RD., (ARHM) overlay. Work also includes assessments within the Lighting and described in this notice, or in written Notice - In accordance with Subdivision The date registrant started to transact WHITTIER CA 90605, LA COUNTY the construction of new curb and Landscaping District, Assessment correspondence delivered to the City (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name business under the fictitious business name Articles of Incorporation or Organization gutter, removal and reconstruction of District 121 (District) pursuant to the Council at, or prior to, the public Statement generally expires at the end of or names listed above: N/A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A uplifted, damaged or substandard curb, provisions of the Landscaping and hearing. five years from the date on which it was filed I declare that all the information in this REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) HOANG gutter, cross gutters and spandrels, Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as statement is true and correct. (A registrant THANH PHAM, 1025 W. ASH AVE, sidewalk, driveway approaches of the California Streets and Highways The Downey Patriot provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, who declares as true any material matter FULLERTON CA 92833 (2) CLARITA LILIA and curb ramps; adjustments of Code; and 6/10/21 where it expires 40 days after any change in pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business GRANDA, 1025 W. ASH AVE, FULLERTON manhole and utility valve covers the facts set forth in the statement pursuant and Professions Code that the registrant CA 92833 to the new grade, replacement of WHEREAS, by said Resolution No. CITY OF DOWNEY to Section 17913 other then a change in the knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor State of Incorporation: N/A traffic striping, pavement markings, 21-8007, the City Council ordered the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING residence address of a registered owner. A punishable by a fine not to exceed one THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a and loop detectors; traffic control Director of Public Works to prepare new Fictitious Business Name Statement thousand dollars ($1,000). Married Couple and all appurtenant work thereto and file an Engineer’s Report for the S/YASMANY MENDOZA-BRAVO, OWNER The date registrant started to transact FEES AND CHARGES FISCAL must be filed before the expiration. Effective necessary for the proper construction District for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 YEAR 2021-2022 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business This statement was filed with the County business under the fictitious business name of the contemplated improvements, in pursuant to the Landscaping and Name Statement must be accompanied by Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 26, 2021 or names listed above: 03/2021 accordance to Plans and Specification Lighting Act of 1972 per Section 22565 the affidavit of identity form. Notice - In accordance with Subdivision I declare that all the information in this of the California Streets and Highways NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the entitled Capital Improvement Project City Council for the City of Downey has The filing of this statement does not of itself (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement is true and correct. (A registrant No. 21-03. Code; and authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Statement generally expires at the end of who declares as true any material matter scheduled a Public Hearing to consider Business Name in violation of the rights of five years from the date on which it was filed pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business WHEREAS, the City Council has the adoption of a resolution adopting Plans and Specifications for this City Fees and Charges, at a Special another under Federal, State or Common in the office of the County Clerk, except, as and Professions Code that the registrant project are on file in the office of the determined that it is necessary that Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor assessments be levied on all assessable Council Meeting on June 14, 2021, at City Cashier at 11111 Brookshire Ave., 3:00 p.m., in the Downey City Council and Professions Code). where it expires 40 days after any change in punishable by a fine not to exceed one Downey, California, where they may be lots and parcels in the District for the facts set forth in the statement pursuant thousand dollars ($1,000). fiscal year 2021-2021, as set forth in the Chambers, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, examined and copies obtained at a cost Downey, CA. The Downey Patriot to Section 17913 other then a change in the S/HOANG THANG PHAM, OWNER of $40.00 per set. The cost of said Plans Engineer’s Report. residence address of a registered owner. A This statement was filed with the County 5/20/21, 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21 and Specifications is non-refundable This Public Hearing and Notice is new Fictitious Business Name Statement Clerk of Los Angeles on JUNE 2, 2021 and purchased Plans and Specifications NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be filed before the expiration. Effective Notice - In accordance with Subdivision COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY intended to comply with the provisions need not be returned. Plans and of Government Code Section 66018. The NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Specifications may be mailed for an DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS File Number 2021113726 Name Statement must be accompanied by Statement generally expires at the end of FOLLOWS: Resolution will set forth the City fees additional charge of $20 via On-Trac and charges for various services. THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) the affidavit of identity form. five years from the date on which it was filed Overnight courier. DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FEYRE The filing of this statement does not of itself in the office of the County Clerk, except, as SECTION 1. That in order to maintain CLOTHING, 7542 SUVA ST, DOWNEY authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, and service street lighting facilities Copies of the Resolution adopting City BIDS MUST BE MADE ON THE Fees and Charges are available for CA 90240, LA COUNTY, 7542 SUVA ST, Business Name in violation of the rights of where it expires 40 days after any change in PROPOSAL FORM INCLUDED IN and on-street and public facilities DOWNEY CA 90240 another under Federal, State or Common the facts set forth in the statement pursuant landscaping within the District for review at the City Clerk’s Office, City THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Library and City’s website: http://www. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business to Section 17913 other then a change in the FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Fiscal Year 2021-2022, it is the intention Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A and Professions Code). residence address of a registered owner. A of the City Council of the City of downeyca.org. Persons who have any PROJECT NO. 21-03. Each bid shall questions should contact Anil Gandhy, REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) DERLY new Fictitious Business Name Statement be accompanied by cash, a certified or Downey to levy and collect assessments BAUTISTA, 7542 SUVA ST, DOWNEY The Downey Patriot must be filed before the expiration. Effective pursuant to the provisions of the Director of Finance and Information cashier’s check or by a corporate surety Technology, at (562) 904-7265. CA 90240 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21, 7/1/21 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business bond issued by a surety company, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 State of Incorporation: CA Name Statement must be accompanied by admitted to do business in the State (Part 2 of Division 15 of said Code). THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the affidavit of identity form. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC NAME STATEMENT of California, on the form furnished City Clerk Individual The filing of this statement does not of itself by the City as guarantee that bidder SECTION 2. That the maintenance The date registrant started to transact File Number 2021118190 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS will, if an award is made to him or and servicing of the public lighting business under the fictitious business name Business Name in violation of the rights of facilities in, on and along public streets The Downey Patriot (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) KAA- her in accordance with the terms of 6/3/21, 6/10/21 or names listed above: 04/2021 another under Federal, State or Common his bid, promptly secure Workers’ and places within the District will be, I declare that all the information in this B’S UNLIMITED, 11411 FOSTER RD, Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business in the opinion of the City Council of NORWALK CA 90650, LA COUNTY Compensation insurance, and liability statement is true and correct. (A registrant and Professions Code). insurance, execute a contract in the the City of Downey, to the benefit of who declares as true any material matter Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A required form, and furnish satisfactory the assessable properties within the NOTICES pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business The Downey Patriot bonds for the faithful performance of District. Assessable properties are and Professions Code that the registrant REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RIVA 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21, 7/1/21 G. SARMIENTO, 11411 FOSTER RD, the Contract (“Performance Bond”) those within the District that have been knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor and for the payment of claims of annexed into the District by previous SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, punishable by a fine not to exceed one NORWALK CA 90650 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES State of Incorporation: N/A materialmen and laborers thereunder resolutions caused by voluntary thousand dollars ($1,000). NAME STATEMENT installation of street lights and by ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an File Number 2021098323 (“Payment Bond”). Said cash, check S/DERLY BAUTISTA, OWNER or bidder’s bond shall be in an amount requirements of various planning FOR CHANGE OF NAME This statement was filed with the County Individual THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS CASE NUMBER: 21LBCP00141 The date registrant started to transact (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: of not less than ten percent (10%) of the cases or Section 8002 of the Downey Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 18, 2021 (1) SOLIS Municipal Code. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner business under the fictitious business name RECYCLING, 4601 GRATIAN ST, LOS amount of the bid. The Performance Notice - In accordance with Subdivision and Payment Bond shall be not less WILLIE SMITH filed a petition with this court (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above: 05/2021 ANGELES CA 90022, LA COUNTY for a decree changing names as follows: I declare that all the information in this Articles of Incorporation or Organization than one hundred percent (100%) of SECTION 3. That the maintenance Statement generally expires at the end of the total amount of the bid price named and servicing of the landscaping Present name (1) WILLIE SMITH to five years from the date on which it was filed statement is true and correct. (A registrant Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Proposed name (1) WILLIE SMITH JORDAN who declares as true any material matter REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SALATIEL in the contract. Only bonds issued by in, on and along public streets and in the office of the County Clerk, except, as companies admitted to do business in places within the District will be, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business SOLIS VARGAS, 4601 GRATIAN ST, LOS interested in this matter appear before this and Professions Code that the registrant ANGELES CA 90022 the State of California will be accepted in the opinion of the City Council of where it expires 40 days after any change in in accordance with the Code of Civil the City of Downey, to the benefit of court at the hearing indicated below to show the facts set forth in the statement pursuant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor State of Incorporation: CA cause, if any, why the petition for change of punishable by a fine not to exceed one THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Procedure Section 995.311. Failure the assessable properties within the to Section 17913 other then a change in the to submit acceptable Payment and District. Assessable properties are name should not be granted. Any person residence address of a registered owner. A thousand dollars ($1,000). Individual objecting to the name changes described S/RIVA G. SARMIENTO, OWNER The date registrant started to transact Performance Bonds as required shall those within the District known as new Fictitious Business Name Statement result in a rejection of the bid and a Zone Ill. above must file a written objection that must be filed before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed with the County business under the fictitious business name includes the reasons for the objection at Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 25, 2021 or names listed above: 03/2021 forfeiture of the proposal guarantee. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business SECTION 4. That reference hereby is least two court days before the matter is Name Statement must be accompanied by Notice - In accordance with Subdivision I declare that all the information in this scheduled to be heard and must appear at (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement is true and correct. (A registrant The Contractor shall abide by the made to the Engineer’s Report of the the affidavit of identity form. provisions of the California Labor Code Engineer on file with the City Clerk and the hearing to show cause why the petition The filing of this statement does not of itself Statement generally expires at the end of who declares as true any material matter should not be granted. If no written objection five years from the date on which it was filed pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business § 1770-1781, et seq. In accordance with available for public inspection, of the authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the provisions of the California Labor proposed assessments upon assessable is timely filed, the court may grant the petition Business Name in violation of the rights of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as and Professions Code that the registrant without a hearing. provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Code § 1773, the general prevailing lots and parcels of land within the another under Federal, State or Common rates of per diem wages and holiday District, including changes from the NOTICE OF HEARING Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business where it expires 40 days after any change in punishable by a fine not to exceed one Date: JULY 2, 2021, Time: 8:30 a.m., the facts set forth in the statement pursuant thousand dollars ($1,000). and overtime work in the locality in previous fiscal year’s assessment and and Professions Code). which the work is to be performed has assessable lots. Department: 27 to Section 17913 other then a change in the S/SALATIEL SOLIS VARGAS, OWNER The address of the court is 275 Magnolia residence address of a registered owner. A This statement was filed with the County been obtained from the Director of the The Downey Patriot Department of Industrial Relations, a SECTION 5. The Street Light Long Beach, CA 90802 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21, 7/1/21 new Fictitious Business Name Statement Clerk of Los Angeles on APRIL 27, 2021 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall must be filed before the expiration. Effective Notice - In accordance with Subdivision copy of which is on file in the office of Improvements and Safety Lighting and the City Clerk of the City of Downey and Traffic Signal Improvements provided be published at least once a week for four FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name successive weeks prior to the date set Name Statement must be accompanied by Statement generally expires at the end of will be made available to any interested by the District and associated with NAME STATEMENT the zones described in the Engineer’s for hearing on the petition in the following File Number 2021114136 the affidavit of identity form. five years from the date on which it was filed party upon request. The Contractor shall post a copy of the prevailing rate Report incorporate various landscaping newspaper of general circulation, printed in THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) The filing of this statement does not of itself in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, of per diem wages at the job site. The and lighting improvements that are DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PC OFF maintained and serviced for the benefit MAY 18, 2021 ROAD AUTHORITY, 2693 N GLENSIDE Business Name in violation of the rights of where it expires 40 days after any change in Contractor, and any Subcontractor under him, shall pay not less than the of real property within the District. JUDGE MARK C. KIM STREET, ORANGE CA 92865, COUNTY another under Federal, State or Common the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Judge of the Superior Court OF ORANGE COUNT Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business to Section 17913 other then a change in the specified prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed in the execution SECTION 6. That assessments for all Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner Articles of Incorporation or Organization and Professions Code). residence address of a registered owner. A WILLIE SMITH new Fictitious Business Name Statement of the contract. zones will be less than, or equal to, the Number (if applicable): AI #ON: AI #ON maximum assessments. 3705 E. HEDDA STREET REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) PHILLIP The Downey Patriot must be filed before the expiration. Effective All projects require the successful LONG BEACH, CA 90805 SCHWAPPACH, 2693 N GLENSIDE ST, 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business 562-310-5227 Name Statement must be accompanied by bidder to possess a valid State of SECTION 7. Notice is hereby given ORANGE CA 92865-2224 that on June 22, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., [email protected] State of Incorporation: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the affidavit of identity form. California Contractor’s License at the NAME STATEMENT time of Contract Award, in accordance in the Council Chambers of Downey THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an The filing of this statement does not of itself The Downey Patriot File Number 2021099918 authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious with Section 20103.5 of the Public City Hall located at 11111 Brookshire Individual Avenue, Downey, California [or via 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21 The date registrant started to transact THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) Business Name in violation of the rights of Contract Code. Pursuant to Section 3300 IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) another under Federal, State or Common of the Public Contract Code, the City teleconference as directed by the City business under the fictitious business name Council due to the COVID 19 social SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, or names listed above: N/A ELITE MORTGAGE PARTNERS, 8050 Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business has determined that the Contractor COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FLORENCE AVE STE 21, DOWNEY CA and Professions Code). to whom the subject contract is distancing guidelines], all interested I declare that all the information in this persons may appear before the City ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE statement is true and correct. (A registrant 90240, LA COUNTY awarded shall possess a valid State FOR CHANGE OF NAME Articles of Incorporation or Organization of California Contractor’s License Council and be heard concerning the who declares as true any material matter The Downey Patriot services to be performed, the proposed CASE NUMBER: 21NWCP00160 pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21 in the Classification of A, “General TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) XIOMARA Engineering Contractor”. assessment and all other matters and Professions Code that the registrant relating thereto. ORLANDO DOMINGUEZ filed a petition with knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor SOMOZA, 8050 FLORENCE AVE STE 21, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS this court for a decree changing names as DOWNEY CA 90240 NAME STATEMENT In accordance with California Labor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Protests must be in writing and must follows: thousand dollars ($1,000). State of Incorporation: N/A File Number 2021113794 Code Section 1771.1, no Contractor or Present name (1) ORLANDO GONZALEZ THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Subcontractor shall be qualified to (a) be filed with the City Clerk prior to the S/PHILLIP SCHWAPPACH, OWNER conclusion of the hearing. Any such to Proposed name (1) ORLANDO This statement was filed with the County Individual DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) KOKO’S bid on or be listed in a bid proposal on DOMINGUEZ The date registrant started to transact CLOTHING, 7542 SUVA ST, DOWNEY or after March 1, 2015, or (b) engage protest shall state all grounds of the Clerk of Los Angeles on MAY 19, 2021 objection, and if filed by the property THE COURT ORDERS that all persons Notice - In accordance with Subdivision business under the fictitious business name CA 90240, LA COUNTY, 7542 SUVA ST, in the performance of this Work after interested in this matter appear before this or names listed above: 03/2021 DOWNEY CA 90240 April 1, 2015, unless registered and owner, shall contain a description (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name sufficient to identify the property. court at the hearing indicated below to show Statement generally expires at the end of I declare that all the information in this Articles of Incorporation or Organization qualified to perform the Work pursuant cause, if any, why the petition for change of statement is true and correct. (A registrant Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A to Labor Code Section 1725.5. five years from the date on which it was filed SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall cause name should not be granted. Any person in the office of the County Clerk, except, as who declares as true any material matter REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SANDRA objecting to the name changes described pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business P. CASTRO, 7542 SUVA ST, DOWNEY Contractor’s performance of the Work notice of the hearing to be given by 10 | The Downey Patriot Legal Notices/Classifieds Thursday, June 10, 2021 CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT FOR RENT SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES

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above must file a written objection that without a hearing. person files an objection to the petition and IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. within 10 days of the date of first publication Civil Code. The law requires that information includes the reasons for the objection at NOTICE OF HEARING shows good cause why the court should not IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable about trustee sale postponements be made least two court days before the matter is Date: JULY 23, 2021, Time: 10:30 a.m., grant the authority. THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING to convey title for any reason, the successful available to you and to the public, as a scheduled to be heard and must appear at Department: C, Room 312 A HEARING on the petition will be held AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be courtesy to those not present at the sale. the hearing to show cause why the petition The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk on JUNE 15, 2021 AT 8:30 A.M. in Dept. A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and If you wish to learn whether your sale date should not be granted. If no written objection Blvd, Norwalk CA 90650 11 Room N/A located at SUPERIOR highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check the successful bidder shall have no further has been postponed, and, if applicable, is timely filed, the court may grant the petition A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF drawn on a state or national bank, check recourse. If the sale is set aside for any the rescheduled time and date for the sale without a hearing. be published at least once a week for four LOS ANGELES, 111 HILL STREET, LOS drawn by a state or federal credit union, or reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be of this property, you may call (844) 477- NOTICE OF HEARING successive weeks prior to the date set ANGELES, CA 90012, STANLEY MOSK a check drawn by a state or federal savings entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. 7869 or visit this Internet Web site www. Date: JULY 16, 2021, Time: 10:30 a.m., for hearing on the petition in the following COURTHOUSE and loan association, or savings association, The Purchaser shall have no further recourse STOXPOSTING.com, using the file number Department: C, Room 312 newspaper of general circulation, printed IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the or savings bank specified in Section 5102 against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the assigned to this case 21-25166. Information The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk in the county, THE NORWALK PATRIOT petition, you should appear at the hearing of the Financial Code and authorized to Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously about postponements that are very short in Blvd., Norwalk, CA., 90650 MAY 24, 2021 and state your objections or file written do business in this state will be held by the been discharged through bankruptcy, duration or that occur close in time to the A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall JUDGE MARGARET M. BERNAL objections with the court before the hearing. duly appointed trustee as shown below, of you may have been released of personal scheduled sale may not immediately be be published at least once a week for four Judge of the Superior Court Your appearance may be in person or by all right, title, and interest conveyed to and liability for this loan in which case this letter reflected in the telephone information or on successive weeks prior to the date set Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner your attorney. now held by the trustee in the hereinafter is intended to exercise the note holder’s the Internet Web site. The best way to verify for hearing on the petition in the following MARIA JOSE, ESPARRAGOZA, BELTRAN IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent described property under and pursuant rights against the real property only. THIS postponement information is to attend the newspaper of general circulation, printed in 11015 CROSSDALE AVE creditor of the decedent, you must file your to a Deed of Trust described below. The NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE scheduled sale. For sales conducted after the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT DOWNEY, CA 90241 claim with the court and mail a copy to the sale will be made, but without covenant or OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You MAY 14, 2021 (562) 805-1084 personal representative appointed by the warranty, expressed or implied, regarding ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON may have a right to purchase this property JUDGE MARGARET M. BERNAL [email protected] court within the later of either (1) four months title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER after the trustee auction pursuant to Section Judge of the Superior Court from the date of first issuance of letters to a the remaining principal sum of the note(s) OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are Petitioner or Attorney for Petitioner The Downey Patriot general personal representative, as defined secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase ORLANDO DOMINGUEZ 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21 in section 58(b) of the California Probate and late charges thereon, as provided in FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED the property if you match the last and highest 8110 BERGMAN LN., Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing the note(s), advances, under the terms of FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are DOWNEY, CA., 90242 or personal delivery to you of a notice under the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, law, you are hereby notified that a negative an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to (562) 213-3133 section 9052 of the California Probate Code. charges and expenses of the Trustee credit report reflecting on your credit record purchase the property if you exceed the [email protected] PROBATE Other California Statutes and legal authority for the total amount (at the time of the may be submitted to a credit report agency last and highest bid placed at the trustee may affect your rights as a creditor. You initial publication of the Notice of Sale) if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit auction. There are three steps to exercising The Downey Patriot NOTICE OF PETITION TO may want to consult with an attorney reasonably estimated to be set forth below. obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21, 6/24/21 knowledgeable in California Law. The amount may be greater on the day of BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID on this property lien, you should understand 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, RUBEN LEYVA court. If you are a person interested in the LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. that there are risks involved in bidding at a STOXPOSTING.com, using the file number COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Case No. 21STPB04278 estate, you may file with the court a Request Trustor: ROSIE M HOPES, AND ELIJAH trustee auction. You will be bidding on a assigned to this case 21-25166 to find the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing E HOPES, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS lien, not on the property itself. Placing the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, FOR CHANGE OF NAME contingent creditors, and persons who may of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: highest bid at a trustee auction does not the amount of the last and highest bid, and CASE NUMBER: 21NWCP00179 otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or of any petition or account as provided in Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC automatically entitle you to free and clear the address of the trustee. Second, you TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner or both, of RUBEN LEYVA Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Recorded 10/27/2006 as Instrument No. 06 ownership of the property. You should also must send a written notice of intent to place MARIA JOSE, ESPARRAGOZA, BELTRAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been Special Notice form is available from the 2390616 in book , page of Official Records be aware that the lien being auctioned off a bid so that the trustee receives it no more filed a petition with this court for a decree filed by: FRANCIS LEYVA court clerk. in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles may be a junior lien. If you are the highest than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, changing names as follows: in the Superior Court of California, County Attorney for petitioner: County, California, Described as follows: bidder at the auction, you are or may be you must submit a bid so that the trustee Present name (1) MARIA JOSE, of LOS ANGELES. FRANCIS LEYVA As more fully described in said deed of responsible for paying off all liens senior to receives it no more than 45 days after the ESPARRAGOZA, BELTRAN to Proposed THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests 7630 SUVA STREET trust Date of Sale: 6/23/2021 at 10:30 AM the lien being auctioned off, before you can trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as name (1) MARIA JOSE, ESPARRAGOZA that FRANCIS LEYVA be appointed as DOWNEY, CA 90240 Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located receive clear title to the property. You are an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” BELTRAN personal representative to administer the 562-646-2041 in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic encouraged to investigate the existence, you should consider contacting an attorney THE COURT ORDERS that all persons estate of the decedent. Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount priority, and size of outstanding liens that or appropriate real estate professional interested in this matter appear before this THE PETITION requests authority to The Downey Patriot of unpaid balance and other charges: may exist on this property by contacting the immediately for advice regarding this court at the hearing indicated below to show administer the estate under the Independent 5/27/21, 6/3/21, 6/10/21 $578,928.53 (Estimated) Street Address or county recorder’s office or a title insurance potential right to purchase. Date: 05/21/2021 cause, if any, why the petition for change of Administration of Estates Act. (This authority other common designation of real property: company, either of which may charge you Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1500 name should not be granted. Any person will allow the personal representative 12108 GERTRUDE DR LYNWOOD, a fee for this information. If you consult South Douglass Road, Suite 150 Anaheim, objecting to the name changes described to take many actions without obtaining CA 90262 A.P.N.: 6174-022-023 The either of these resources, you should be CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: above must file a written objection that court approval. Before taking certain very TRUSTEE SALES undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability aware that the same lender may hold more (844) 477-7869 or www.STOXPOSTING. includes the reasons for the objection at important actions, however, the personal for any incorrectness of the street address than one mortgage or deed of trust on the com for NON-SALE information: 888-313- least two court days before the matter is representative will be required to give notice T.S. No.: 21-25166 A.P.N.: 6174-022-023 or other common designation, if any, shown property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: 1969 Tai Alailima, Director scheduled to be heard and must appear at to interested persons unless they have NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE above. If no street address or other common The sale date shown on this notice of sale the hearing to show cause why the petition waived notice or consented to the proposed IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST designation is shown, directions to the may be postponed one or more times by the STOX 928002 should not be granted. If no written objection action.) The independent administration DATED 10/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE location of the property may be obtained by mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, The Downey Patriot is timely filed, the court may grant the petition authority will be granted unless an interested ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, sending a written request to the beneficiary pursuant to Section 2924g of the California 6/3/21, 6/10/21, 6/17/21

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Since the start of the older loan, you may still be coronavirus pandemic, able to cut your payments as mortgage rates have reached rates go up, but your savings record low after record low. will likely be smaller the But now the trend appears longer you wait. to be reversing as average Many mortgage experts say interest rates on most that you need to save at least mortgage products rise, with half a point in interest in order Freddie Mac reporting this to make a refi worthwhile. As week the highest 30-year market rates approach the interest rates since August. interest on your current loan, The 10-year Treasury, your breakeven timeline for which is closely tied to your closing costs will stretch mortgage rates, shot up this and your refinance benefits week to its highest level will shrink. in more than a year as the economy continues to recover What does this mean for the from pandemic shutdowns. housing market? “Higher mortgage rates Bottom line With rates shooting up, here’s Housing supply is still low, mean the red-hot housing what you need to know about You haven’t missed the which has been driving up market might downshift to refinancing, and how to take boat on saving through a prices even as low mortgage merely sizzling. The lack of this opportunity to save if you mortgage refi if you haven’t rates have fueled a real estate homes available for sale is a haven’t already. done so yet, but you may boom over the last year. much bigger impediment than want to get your application As rates start to rise again, a quarter percentage point rise submitted before rates keep Is it too late to refinance my housing affordability will from record lows in mortgage going up. The higher they go, mortgage? decrease since that low supply rates,” according to McBride. the less you stand to save. That No. But it may be soon. is likely to keep prices up That’s good news for said, by historical standards, On average, 30-year fixed anyway. The result will be a homeowners, especially those rates are still very attractive mortgage interest rates have minor slowdown in the real who may be looking to do a and are likely to remain so for been at or below 3 percent estate market, but it’s likely cash-out refinance, because many months to come. for nearly a year, but experts to remain a relative economic higher home prices mean more never expected rates like that bright spot for a while home equity. to remain around forever. nonetheless. “If you’ve been slow to refinance your mortgage, this is your wake-up call,” says Greg McBride, Bankrate’s chief financial analyst. “Rates have moved up but are still low enough to generate meaningful savings through refinancing. But do it now.” As rates climb higher, a shrinking number of people will stand to benefit from a mortgage refinance. Last year, Bankrate reported that nearly 20 million American homeowners could have saved by refinancing and chose not to. If you were among those masses, you still have a bit of time to lower your payments and save some cash.

Where are mortgage rates headed? The short answer is up. After an extended period of all-time low rates, it’s unlikely they’ll sink significantly further. How quickly and steadily mortgage rates rise again will depend largely on how the rest of the economy recovers, so it’s likely to be dependent — at least in part — on COVID stimulus, vaccinations and other factors. Experts have said that it may take months or even years for rates to reach their pre- pandemic levels, but as they rise, more and more borrowers will be shut out of mortgage savings. If you opened a new mortgage or refinanced in 2020, you’ll be among the first to see rising rates erase your ability to save. If you have an 12 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, June 10, 2021