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Serving Cerritos and ten other surrounding communities • June 18, 2021 • Vol 35, No. 37 • loscerritosnews.net EXCLUSIVE: Civilian Grand Jury Investigating Metro Execs and Board of Directors' Actions

the receipt of the complaint Metro CEO, L.A. and stating a grand jury will County and City Elected investigate the claims. Officials and Supervisors In February of this year are implicated in the HMG-CN first reported that the complaint. L.A. D.A.’s Office of Integrity was investigating Metro CEO Phil Washington and search BY BRIAN HEWS warrants were served on the Los Angeles offices of Metro and Hews Media Group-Cerritos Peace Over Violence. News has received a redacted The wide-ranging complaint dated June 26, 2020 investigation also included Hawaiian Gardens food Bank Helping the Needy by a whistleblower accusing Los a who’s who of high profile Angeles County elected officials, government officials in Los HELPING OUT: The Hawaiian Gardens Food Bank provides residents with free food and clothing that L.A. City elected officials, LA Angeles. they can access every other week. It is funded by the Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation, owners of the Metro Board Members and Both the D.A.’s office Bingo Club in Hawaiian Gardens. Executive Leadership of fraud, and Metro’s Communication waste, abuse, and corruption. Department did not deny the The person or persons who existence of an August email did not want to be identified, “it filled out the complaint form from Alan Yochelson , head Filipino Attacked at BY BRIAN HEWS really helps me and my family, received a letter two months later of the D.A.’s Office of Public giving out food and other items in August from a representative Integrity. Knabe Community During the pandemic, the every month to people like us.” of Los Angeles County’s Civil The next day, HMG-CN Hawaiian Gardens Food Bank, The Food Bank also provides Grand Jury acknowledging sponsored by The Irving I. healthy snacks and fresh fruit to See JURY page 2 Regional Park Moskowitz Foundation, owners several after school programs of the Bingo Club in Hawaiian such as the Migrant Program and BY BRIAN HEWS Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare for 3rd Gardens, stepped up its usual the Red Cross Club, while also operation providing free food holding a “Toys and Turkey’s” 70-year-old retired Filipino and fresh produce, and any event for the holidays. Time, Preserving Coverage for Millions health worker and Cerritos other donations available, to low Knowing that low income resident Cesar Echano and his families need other items, , the Congress rendered that provision income families, unemployed, Alito and Trump wife were about to enjoy their disabled, and the homeless Food Bank partners with Macy’s irrelevant in 2017 when it reduced appointee Gorsuch weekly Saturday morning walk in Hawaiian Gardens and and other stores to obtain clothing the penalty to zero. dissent, while in Don Knabe Community surrounding communities. and essential items to distribute. The elimination of the penalty Regional Park, when something Food Bank Manager Leticia “To not have to spend money Kavanaugh and Barret had become the hook that Texas all too familiar occurred. Macias and Purchasing Agent on clothing every month is a real join the majority. and other Republican-led states, As they emerged from their Melisa Halloran became help,” said the resident, “I can as well as the Trump adminis- car, the two were verbally- increasingly busy as the use the money elsewhere, like BY BRIAN HEWS tration, used to attack the entire assaulted by a man in his 20s pandemic spread, serving nearly for my rent.” law. They argued that without who yelled at them to “go back 2,000 families with food every In addition, the Food Bank, For the third time, SCOTUS the mandate, the rest of the law to their country.” month. in collaboration with the with has dismissed a challenge to the See ACA page 2 "I don't know why but he Families receive a bag of ABC School District, holds Obama era health care law, pre- confronted us," Echano said. USDA goods such as rice, citizenship classes for community serving insurance coverage for "He was laughing and asking me beans, pasta, canned vegetables, members who are seeking U.S. millions of Americans. Bellflower Launches what he was looking at. I kept canned fruit, and other items Citizenship. The justices, by a 7-2 vote, left my head down and walked away. and are limited to two visits per The program was first the entire law intact yesterday. Redistricting Then he started yelling a lot of month, or every other week. proposed by current ABCUSD They rightly ruled that Texas profanity." The distribution is held outside Trustee Chris Apodaca, who and other Republican-led states Process Fearing that he may be armed, the food bank with distributors represents Hawaiian Gardens, had no right to bring their lawsuit the couple returned back to their practicing proper hygiene and with the classes conducted at the in federal court. car while the abuser continued social distancing. ABC Adult School in Cerritos. The law's major provisions in- BY TAMMYE MCDUFF with his profanity. As he got into But there is many other Management even partnered clude protections for people with his car, the assailant yanked services the Food Bank provides with the American Red Cross to pre-existing health conditions, a The City of Bellflower is open the door where Echano was to area residents and companies distribute smoke alarms to the range of no-cost preventive ser- launching its redistricting pro- sitting and began beating him. that many do not know about. community. vices and the expansion of the cess, with their second of four "I just saw fists," he said. Not only do they provide Running the Food Bank Medicaid program that insures public hearings scheduled to "It happened so quickly. I tried necessary items to families, is Manager Leticia Macias lower-income people, including take place on Monday, June 28 reaching for my phone to take a registered residents can also and Purchasing Agent Melisa those who work in jobs that don't at 7:00 pm, at the start of the picture of him, but I couldn't get obtain a voucher for bread, milk Halloran, they are the face of the Food Bank and provide crucial pay much or provide health insur- regular City Council Meeting to it." or eggs, canned goods, and a experience in operating the ance. held on Zoom. The suspect fled, and the large bag of fresh produce to use wife drove off. organization. Also left in place is the law's Every ten years, local gov- at a local grocery store. A few blocks away, the couple Macias told HMG, “Funding requirement that people have ernments use new data from the “I don’t know what I would for the Hawaiian Gardens Food health insurance or pay a penalty. called the Sheriff's department do if the food bank was not See BELLFLOWER page 2 See ATTACK page 3 there,” said one resident who See FOOD BANK page 3

"Fish Food" Back in Action Picketing for Pay Cerritos HS Out of Playoffs Whitney Student Wins Rep. Cerritos Regional Chamber ABCUSD workers demand Softball team gets runners The Next Big Thing - Faux Fish Linda Sanchez' Art Contest holds in-person event pandemic pay. on but can't cash in. Learn all about plant-based and cell-cultured fish. Page 2. Page 5. Page 5. Page 6. Page 8. 2 LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JUNE 18, 2021 ACA from page 1 U.S. to coverage for all. His giant COVID- 19 relief bill significantly increased subsi- Whitney Student Wins Rep. Linda Sanchez' Art Contest dies for private health plans offered through should fall, too. the ACA's insurance markets, while also And with Trump's crony SCOTUS ma- dangling higher federal payments before jority, opponents of Obamacare hoped they the dozen states that have declined the would finally kill off the law. law's Medicaid expansion. About 1 million But the third time was not the charm, people have signed up with HealthCare. with a majority of the court rebuffing the gov since Biden reopened enrollment amid effort. high levels of COVID cases earlier this Trump's three illegitimate appointees year. to the Supreme Court - Justices Amy Co- The administration says an estimated 31 ney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Ka- million people are covered because of the vanaugh - split their votes... and Moscow law, most through its combination of Med- Mitch was angry. icaid expansion and marketplace plans. Beer-boy Kavanaugh and Stepford But its most popular benefit is protection Wife Amy Barrett joined the majority. for people with pre-existing medical con- Gorsuch was in dissent, signing on to an ditions. They cannot be turned down for opinion from Justice Samuel Alito. coverage on account of health problems, Justice Stephen Breyer wrote for the or charged a higher premium. While those court that the states and people who filed covered under employer plans already had a federal lawsuit "have failed to show that such protections, "Obamacare" guaranteed they have standing to attack as unconstitu- them for people buying individual poli- tional the Act's minimum essential cover- cies. age provision." Another hugely popular benefit al- In dissent, Alito wrote, "Today's deci- lowed young adults to remain on their par- sion is the third installment in our epic Af- ents' insurance until they turn 26. fordable Care Act trilogy, and it follows the For Medicare recipients, "Obamacare" same pattern as installments one and two. also improved preventive care, and more In all three episodes, with the Affordable importantly, closed a prescription drug Care Act facing a serious threat, the Court coverage gap of several thousand dollars has pulled off an improbable rescue." Alito that was known as the "doughnut hole." was a dissenter in the two earlier cases, as well. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Somewhere deceased former Arizona Sen. John McCain is smiling. BELLFLOWER from page 1 CONGRESSWOMAN Linda T. Sánchez recognized five ABCUSD high school The court's decision preserves benefits students for their artwork through her annual Congressional Art Competition. The that became part of the fabric of the na- census to redraw their district lines to re- annual competition recognizes student artists from across the 38th Congressional tion's health care system even as Repub- flect how local populations have changed. District. Whitney High School student Madison Plotkin took home first place for her licans repeatedly tried to rip out Obama- Members of the Bellflower community mixed media artwork called “Fish Food.” She will receive a $500 scholarship, and her care - in McConnell's words - "root and are invited to participate in the redistrict- artwork will be displayed in the Capitol Building for one year. branch." ing process. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| The health law is now undergoing an To help share information about redis- expansion under President Joe Biden, who tricting the city has launched a dedicated The new website includes background Sheila Kuehl, Hilda Solis, Kathryn sees it as the foundation for moving the redistricting site drawbellflower.org information on redistricting, a tentative Barger, former Supervisor Mark Ridley schedule of participation opportunities, Thomas, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, L.A. and resources for drafting maps and shar- City Councilman Gil Cedillo, Inglewood ing feedback on previously-drawn maps. Mayor James Butts, and former DA Once data is available, the City will Jackie Lacey. update the website to make mapping tools Those at Metro include other available. As the redistricting process high ranking officials that reported to moves forward, the City will continue to Washington. update the website. The explosive allegations include For more information, contact the bribery, conspiracy, pay to play, fraud, and City Clerk’s office at 562.804.1424, ex- waste on the part of LA Metro CEO Philip tension 2271. To sign up for updates visit Washington, Metro Board, LA County drawbellflower.org or email Council Mary Wickham and the district [email protected]. attorney Jackie Lacey. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| The letter from the grand jury representative stated, "Your letter to the JURY from page 1 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury has been received. The grand jury's review of received an email related to the search the issues raised in your letter may or may warrants. not result in an investigation.“ According to sources close to the The whistleblower alleges that they investigation, there are several other high-profile officials under scrutiny complained to former L.A. District including L. A. County Supervisors Attorney Jackie Lacey who ignored the complaint and the whistleblower’s “21,000 pages of evidence.” The Civil Grand Jury consists of 23 members and a designated number of alternates. Each July these citizens are sworn in as grand jurors for a 12-month period ending June of the following year. t
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BIG BANK TURNED YOU County is being governed honestly and DOWN? efficiently and that county monies are being handled appropriately. The Civil Grand Jury is further charged with I can help you with that. investigating individual complaints from citizens. DeAnna Allensworth The jury’s findings could be coming Broker - Advisor soon, “ No later than the end of its term Phone: 562-533-5600 (July 2021) the Grand Jury is required by www.CenturionMF.com law to submit a final report of its findings CA DRE 01443787 and recommendation to the Presiding NMLS 206457 Judge of the Superior Court.” 4 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 AUGUST 7, 2020 of community newspapers across the newspapers are especially vulnerable to CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE nation. These outlets are critical to economic fluctuations and catastrophic our democracy. When they can no consequences, like closure. These NEEDS TO SAVE COMMUNITY longer afford to continue reporting, small publishers are scrambling to stay communities lose a vital watchdog and afloat by cutting coverage, furloughing NEWSPAPERS, IT'S EASY government business is hidden from reporters and eliminating print public view. publication on certain days of the week. BY DAVID CHAVERN Right now, many communities They are expediting their transition throughout California are suffering to digital-first publishing and exploring You’d be hard pressed to find an the loss of their watchdogs. More than new methods for providing information industry that hasn’t been negatively a dozen newspapers have suspended to their communities as more readers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. operations in the last five months, with turn to these methods during the But when it comes to news publishing, more planning to close in the coming crisis. However, cutting print days carrier routes will be eliminated. the virus has accelerated some difficult months. disenfranchises specific demographic To save California newspapers, at a trends, especially for small community Last year, the California Legislature groups, such as senior citizens and minimum, the Legislature must extend publishers. passed Assembly Bill 5 for how other residents who don’t have internet the exemption to AB 5, which will And now yet another blow to small businesses classify workers as access (6%) or don’t have a reliable provide newspapers with more time newspapers in California is about to be contractors or employees. In recognition internet connection (up to 25% of rural to get past COVID-related advertising dealt, unless the state Legislature acts of the inapplicability of the legislation communities). Through losing their declines and to adjust their operations soon. to the news industry and the economic local newspaper, these groups are losing to meet changing consumption patterns. A new report warns that the current headwinds facing community their main source of information and health crisis may accelerate the closing newspapers, the Legislature gave news their connection to the community. In addition, to further aid ethnic and publishers a one-year exemption, but Keeping news publishers strong community news publishers, the when the extension ends in December is in the interest not only of the Legislature should prioritize these 2020, publishers will be forced press, but of our greater democracy. outlets for public outreach ads. Not to classify newspaper carriers as When they lack a steady flow of only will this help provide residents employees. information, communities suffer a slew with access to key local resources and This significant change to a business of ailments, from declining citizen public health information, it will help practice that has been in place for more engagement to increased corruption and these community outlets bridge the than 100 years will have the effect declining government performance. financial gap without any additional of increasing the cost of newspaper Fewer people run for office and fewer state funding. delivery by as much as 85%, a burden people vote. 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If themselves. alarm with California lawmakers, but publishers are forced to limit circulation David Chavern is president so far, they have not taken any steps to areas for financial reasons, they will and CEO of News Media Alliance, address the devastating impact this will have to reconfigure carrier routes, the news industry’s largest have on both publishers and readers. reduce home deliveries and cease daily trade organization, david@ Small community and ethnic publication, which means thousands of newsmediaalliance.org.

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Classified Human Resources Office for a day and is now recovering from his Distribution hours are Tuesdays injuries from the attack. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesdays from between the hours A few days after the attack, throbbing 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 pain still lingers, and he's afraid to go a.m.-3 p.m. of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. outside. The application packet may be accessed and copied on-line by visiting the Personnel Commission page on the district web site at www.montebello.k12.ca.us. Applications are not to be submitted electronically. The completed application must be printed and submitted to the Classified Human Resources office before the final filing . Recruitment period is open until June 21, 2021 www.montebello.k12.ca.us 4 LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JUNE 18, 2021 SINGLE POT: to America when he was just a baby. The One of the delicious dishes at Pot on first city his family moved to was Cerritos, Fire in Cerritos. Beef Sukiyaki: sliced “I grew up here, and it has always been my beef, Japanese Udon, onion, cabbage, wish to come back home. That is why our broccoli, clams, baby corn, fish baall, second restaurant was opened in the city soft tofu, crab, tempura served with of Cerritos this past October; he opened steamed rice or noodles. his first eatery in Chino. Opening during a pandemic created a challenge, but we were able to maintain a to-go environment.” The restaurant officially re-opened their doors Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Pot on Fire in Cerritos - “Pot on Fire is a diversified culture experience,” stated Hsu, “it combines A Single Pot Experience Japanese seafood, Korean hot pot and Tai- - wanese spices all together to create a truly BY TAMMYE MCDUFF unique flavor. We try to bring the most au- thentic food to America in order to experi- Pot on Fire, located at Lincoln Station ence true Asian culture.” The restaurant has in Cerritos, serves flavorful dishes in a sin- received such a huge following that there gle-pot experience. The hot pot is less of a are two more restaurants being negotiated dish than it is an experience. in the cities of Arcadia and Brea. Owner Kevin Hsu and his family came Each spice and sauce is imported from Asian countries, for authenticity. With a variety spices and fresh vegetables in their original soup base recipe, the broth is fla- vorful, and can be ordered spicy, mild or less than mild, sure to satisfy every cus- tomer’s taste buds. The meats range from beef, pork, or lamb which is cooked within seconds of touching the simmering broth; fans call it ‘one of the best hot-pots in California’. Each dish is served piping hot atop its’ own hot pot [with flame]. Any dish can be custom tailored to a vegetarian or vegan recipe; they even offer a special ‘mac and cheese’ version for kids. The pandemic did stall the import of several sauces and ingredients, however Hsu announced that their full menu would be available, beginning the last week of June. Hsu also proudly announced the ad- dition of Asian beers and alcoholic bever- ages being introduced this summer. For more information, on locations and menu items visit www.thepotonfire.com Bubbakoo's Burritos to Open In La Mirada Bubbakoo's Burritos is set to open this summer, located on the corner of Imperial Highway and La Mirada Boulevard. Bubbakoo's first opened on the east coast over 10 years ago and has expanded across the nation. ITENNIS CERRITOS SUMMER CAMPS This restaurant offers a variety of food options including burritos, bowls, quesa- at Don Knabe Community Regional Park dillas, tacos, and nachos. 194 Eatery Open in La Mirada 194 Eatery is a family-owned restau- rant that is now open at the corner of Im- WEEKLY TENNIS CLINICS perial Highway and Valley View Avenue. The Asian influenced restaurant fea- tures a variety of protein options to mix LEARN TO PLAY WITH A TENNIS PRO! with rice bowls, fried rice, garlic noodles, and other items to satisfy any customer's appetite. It is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. WEEKLY PACKAGE • MONDAY THRU FRIDAY La Mirada Chamber Monthly Meetings Meetings will be held the first Tues- JUNE 1 - AUG. 20 day of every month starting at 8:00 a.m. at Polly's Pies, located at 14840 Beach Bou- 9-12 NOON • AGES 6-16 levard in La Mirada. This meeting is a great opportunity to network with local businesses and learn REGISTER ONLINE AT about the La Mirada business community. The group picture in guaranteed to be in your local newspaper, the Lamplighter. http://bit.ly/HMGITENNIS The Chamber serves member busi- nesses and organizations ranging from multi-national corporations based in La Mirada to locally owned small business- es. Hurry! Spots Filling Up Quick! For more information, visit lamiradachamber.com. JUNE 18, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 LosCerritosNews.net 5 Cerritos Chamber Back to In-Person Meetings ABCUSD Employees Picket District

EMPLOYEES of ABC Unified School District held an informational picket and rally in response to the district "denying them a substantial bonus," stating that, "bonuses were given to the employees most important to the school district." Right now only two Trustees are for the pay, Chris Apodaca and Olga Rios.

WELCOME BACK: Nancy Gutzmer (left), American Cancer Society and Cerritos Chamber Ambassador; May Peitzsch, Chamber Executive Director (center) and Cerritos City Councilman Frank Yokoyama welcome chamber members.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF comed thirty chamber members who attended the event. “It has been a long After a long hiatus due to the pan- time and the Chamber is ready to get demic, the Cerritos Regional Chamber back to work with you and for you. We of Commerce held their first in-person have new events, new members, new event Wednesday, June 16, 2021 with ideas and some great things coming this their ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ networking event. year.” The luncheon was sponsored by The chamber will be holding their Desmond Thompson, President of the next open invitation and very popular Chamber and owner of Thompson Motor Group and Kevin Hsu, owner of The ‘Jeans n’ Java’ at Starbucks on Stude- Pot on Fire in Cerritos, who was also baker Road, Friday June 25, 2021 at celebrating the soft re-opening of the 8:00 am. restaurant. For more information on events and “I am so happy to see all of you how to contact the Chamber visit www. again,” stated Thompson as he wel- cerritos.org 4 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 AUGUST 7, 2020 of community newspapers across the newspapers are especially vulnerable to CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE nation. These outlets are critical to economic fluctuations and catastrophic La Mirada’s Leaders in Training Program our democracy. When they can no consequences, like closure. These NEEDS TO SAVE COMMUNITY longer afford to continue reporting, small publishers are scrambling to stay STAFF REPORT Leaders in Training will assist with: communities lose a vital watchdog and afloat by cutting coverage, furloughing NEWSPAPERS, IT'S EASY government business is hidden from reporters and eliminating print Students ages 13 to 17 can gain • P.A.R.K. program public view. publication on certain days of the week. BY DAVID CHAVERN work experience, have fun and explore • Summer Day Camp at Neff Park Right now, many communities They are expediting their transition the field of recreation through the City • Score keeping at the La Mirada throughout California are suffering to digital-first publishing and exploring of La Mirada’s Leaders in Training You’d be hard pressed to find an the loss of their watchdogs. More than new methods for providing information industryCommunity that hasn’t Gymnasium been negatively program. • La Mirada’s citywide special a dozen newspapers have suspended to their communities as more readers Tailored specifically to enable youth impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. events. operations in the last five months, with turn to these methods during the to build leadership and communication But when it comes to news publishing, more planning to close in the coming crisis. However, cutting print days carrier routes will be eliminated. the virus has accelerated some difficult skills in a fun and exciting environment, months. disenfranchises specific demographic To save California newspapers, at a trends,Applications especially are for now small available community the program gives Leaders in Training Last year, the California Legislature groups, such as senior citizens and minimum, the Legislature must extend publishers.at the La Mirada’s Resource Center, participants the opportunity to assist passed Assembly Bill 5 for how other residents who don’t have internet the exemption to AB 5, which will ActivityAnd now Center, yet anotherCommunity blow to small in various recreational programs and businesses classify workers as access (6%) or don’t have a reliable provide newspapers with more time facilities. newspapersGymnasium, in Splash!, California and is the about City’s to be contractors or employees. In recognition internet connection (up to 25% of rural to get past COVID-related advertising The fee for the program includes a dealt,website unless at cityoflamirada.org. the state Legislature acts of the inapplicability of the legislation communities). Through losing their declines and to adjust their operations T-shirt and is $15 for residents and $25 soon.For additional information, please to the news industry and the economic local newspaper, these groups are losing to meet changing consumption patterns. for non-residents. contactA new the report La Mirada warns Community that the current headwinds facing community their main source of information and healthServices crisis Department may accelerate at (562) the 943-7277. closing newspapers, the Legislature gave news their connection to the community. In addition, to further aid ethnic and publishers a one-year exemption, but Keeping news publishers strong community news publishers, the when the extension ends in December is in the interest not only of the Legislature should prioritize these 2020, publishers will be forced press, but of our greater democracy. outlets for public outreach ads. Not to classify newspaper carriers as When they lack a steady flow of only will this help provide residents employees. information, communities suffer a slew with access to key local resources and This significant change to a business of ailments, from declining citizen public health information, it will help practice that has been in place for more engagement to increased corruption and these community outlets bridge the than 100 years will have the effect declining government performance. financial gap without any additional of increasing the cost of newspaper Fewer people run for office and fewer state funding. delivery by as much as 85%, a burden people vote. If California’s lawmakers don’t that is unsustainable for small publishers At a time when California’s act soon to help community news that have also recently been hit with unemployment rate is alarming, lack publishers, they risk losing a vital advertising revenue declines of 30% to of legislative action to extend the local voice for their constituents – and 50% as a result of the coronavirus crisis. exemption for newspaper carriers Local publishers have sounded the will cause even more job losses. If themselves. alarm with California lawmakers, but publishers are forced to limit circulation David Chavern is president so far, they have not taken any steps to areas for financial reasons, they will and CEO of News Media Alliance, address the devastating impact this will have to reconfigure carrier routes, the news industry’s largest have on both publishers and readers. reduce home deliveries and cease daily trade organization, david@ Small community and ethnic publication, which means thousands of newsmediaalliance.org.

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BY LOREN KOPFF wherever she goes. @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER “My pitcher has been pitching light’s out this year,” he continued. “She’s had The prospects of the Cerritos High one bad game, but it wasn’t even [her softball team playing in the program’s fault]. We made a couple of errors and fifth CIF-Southern Section divisional didn’t back her up and we ended up losing championship game was looking better that game.” and better throughout last Thursday’s But the Sultans got to Gibbs in the semifinal contest against Sultana High, top of the fourth inning, loading the bases PHOTO BY ARMANDO VARGAS, Contributing photographer. The Lady Dons, ranked eighth in Division with one out before a single from Madelyn CERRITOS HIGH sophomore Camille Lara steals second base after a leadoff single 3, had runners on base in every inning and Torrenueva plated Hailey Elgan. Following in the bottom of the third inning against Sultana High in last Thursday’s CIF-Southern had the winning run on base in the bottom a strikeout of Kamille Badibanga, a two- Section Division 3 semifinal game. Lara, who would also single and score in the fifth of the seventh inning. run single to left center from Kaiden Kerns inning, would not advance after the stolen base as the Lady Dons fell 4-3. But when Cerritos needed to get that made it 3-0. timely hit, it never came and the 605 Cerritos would respond in its half of League champions who had entered the the inning when senior designated player game on a 19-game winning streak, fell Leiloni Pina doubled to the right field gap, Keeping It Flowing For You! to the unranked Sultans 4-3. Cerritos advanced on a wild pitch and came home lost for just the second time in 24 games on a one-out single from senior left fielder PETE’S PLUMBING this season and the first time since a 7-6 Azalea Herrera. setback to St. Joseph High on Apr. 13. “The kid is a professional hitter; she Cerritos stranded 11 runners on base and hits and that’s why she’s in the lineup,” had a runner on third base in the bottom of Denhart said of Pina. “She goes in there the second and fifth innings, the latter with with the right attitude, she’s got the right less than two outs. mindset and nine times out of 10, you’re “The other day [against Whittier going to get a good at-bat.” Christian High], we didn’t leave anybody In the next inning, sophomore right on base,” said Cerritos first-year head coach fielder Camille Lara, junior second Todd Denhart. “We got the hit when we baseman Katelyn Caneda, senior first We offer a wide range of plumbing services from emergency plumbing to needed it. Today, they made a couple more baseman Samiya Jones and Gibbs all had commercial plumbing services, our master plumbers are ready to handle all jobs large or small at any time during the day or night. plays than we did, and in the semifinals of singles on a combined seven pitches thrown Over 30 years in business! the playoffs, that’s the way it goes.” by Day-Adams. A sacrifice from senior The Lady Dons, who had not been to center fielder Lauren Lejano advanced 800-21-4PETES800-21-4PETES oror 562-599-0106 562-599-0106 the semifinals since 2000, but had gone to freshmen courtesy runners Natalie Gardea the quarterfinals in 2004, 2015 and 2017, and Presley Hendrix. 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Gibbs In contrast, this will be the first time in walked Ella Niles, who would steal second school history that a Sultana softball on the first pitch thrown to Kelsey Kerns. team will be playing for a divisional Two pitches later, Kerns hit a sharp single championship. that deflected off Gibbs, allowing Niles to Through the first three innings, it was come home. a battle between junior pitcher Erin Gibbs, In the bottom of the seventh inning, with who had faced one above the minimum two outs, Day-Adams walked Lejano and without allowing a hit and her counterpart, Pina but got junior third baseman Makayla Zada Day-Adams, who got out of three Sur to fly out to end the game. Caneda, consecutive sticky situations as the Lady Lara and Pina all had two hits as this was Dons stranded a pair of runners in each of the second straight game Cerritos was those frames. held without a run through the first three “I didn’t know anything about them, innings. The only other time this season but [Gibbs] is a great pitcher”, said the Lady Dons failed to score within the Sultana head coach Obie Galindo. “I give first three innings came in a 1-0, walk-off her all the props. Actually, this was the win against Cajon High on Apr. 1. first left-hander we’ve seen all year. She’s got something there. Good luck to her JUNE 18, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 LosCerritosNews.net 7

Notice of Self Storage Sale CITY OF CERRITOS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NOTICE TO BIDDERS, PRINTING Please take notice US Storage Centers – Cerritos located at 16015 Piuma Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 OF THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2021-2022 SEASON intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. BROCHURE, BID NO. 1426-21 The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 7/15/2021 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. David Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Emanuel Burnham; Robert Allen Marks. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facil- Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, until 11:00 ity. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, for the printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts manager for details. 2021-2022 Season Brochure, Bid No. 1426-21. Bids will be publicly opened at Cerritos City Hall at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Bids must be made on the form provided for this purpose, Published at Los Cerritos Community News 6/25 and 7/2/21 addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, marked “Bid for the Printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 2021-2022 Season Brochure, Bid No. 1426-21.” Please contact the City of Cerritos Communications Division at (562) 916-1320 to obtain specifications and contract NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE documents. No bid will be accepted unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City and (UCC Sec. 6105) has the bid number and project name clearly identified on the outside label. The City of Cerritos Escrow No. 21-1132-GL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: VERITY WIRE- reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids or waive the informality in LESS, INC., 647 N. EUCLID ST., ANAHEIM, CA 92801; 14241 JEFFREY RD., IRVINE, CA 92620; 2983 CHINO AVE., SUITE A2, a bid not affected by law. Bid specifications are available online at www.cerritos.us/BUSINESSES/ CHINO, CA 91709; 1757 CARSON ST., TORRANCE, CA 90501; 400 S. WESTERN AVE., #101, LOS ANGELES, CA 90020; 18916 bid_and_contract_opportunities/bid_listings.php GALE AVE., ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748; 12585 CARSON ST., HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CA 90716 Doing Business as: T-MOBILE STORE #1YSP, SPRINT, SPRINT 8146, SPRINT SPECTRUM, SPRINT STORE BY VERITY WIRE- Dated/Posted/Published: June 18, 2021 LESS, SPRINT ROWLAND HEIGHTS, SPRINT All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: T-MOBILE LOCATED Published at Los Cerritos Community News 6/18/21 AT: 5161 BEACH BLVD., #E, BUENA PARK, CA 90621; 928 S. WESTERN AVE., #151, LOS ANGELES, CA 90006; 935 E. LAS TUNAS DR., SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776; 651 W. DUARTE RD., #D, ARCADIA, CA 91007; 3014 SAN GABRIEL BLVD., #A, ROSE- MEAD, CA 91770; 10945 N. WOLFE RD., CUPERTINO, CA 95014; 35219 NEWARK BLVD., #C, NEWARK, CA 94560; 1501 SLOAT BLVD., #C, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132; 1628 HOSTETTER RD., #L, SAN JOSE, CA 95131 The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: 2115 201ST PL. SE, UNIT B5, BOTHELL, WA 98012 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: MOBILE ONE, LLC, 7817 IVANHOE, SUITE 320, LA JOLLA, CA 92037 NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURES, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, STELLA EXEANIOMA LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, LEASEHOLD INTERESTS, ALL TRANSFERABLE PERMITS AND LICENSES, AND ALL IN- CASE NO. 21STPB00534 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of STELLA EXEANIOMA. VENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE and are located at: 647 N. EUCLID ST., ANAHEIM, CA 92801; 14241 JEFFREY RD., IRVINE, CA AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by IBEABUCHI DICKSON EZEANIOMA in the Superior Court of California, 92620; 2983 CHINO AVE., SUITE A2, CHINO, CA 91709; 1757 CARSON ST., TORRANCE, CA 90501; 400 S. WESTERN AVE., #101, County of LOS ANGELES.THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that IBEABUCHI DICKSON EZEANIOMA be appointed as LOS ANGELES, CA 90020; 18916 GALE AVE., ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748; 12585 CARSON ST., HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CA personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 90716 THE AMENDED PETITION requests the decedent's lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: ACE ESCROW, INC., 3030 W. 8TH ST., SUITE 408, LOS ANGELES, CA available for examination in the file kept by the court. 90005 and the anticipated sale date is JULY 13, 2021 THE AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed ac- The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: ACE ESCROW, INC., 3030 W. 8TH ST., SUITE 408, LOS ANGE- tion.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause LES, CA 90005 and the last day for filing claims shall be JULY 12, 2021 which is the business day before the sale date specified above. why the court should not grant the authority. Dated: 6-9-21 A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/12/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, BUYER: MOBILE ONE, LLC CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections ORD-352464-4 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 6/18/21 with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner Notice of Public Hearing AMY CIFTCIKARA - SBN 224058 FENELLI LAW FIRM, 24800 CHRISANTA DRIVE, SUITE 110 MISSION VIEJO CA 92691 BSC 220081, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/21 For the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and CNS-3479328# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS

2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Availability of Draft Plan for Review

Central Basin Municipal Water District (Central Basin MWD) hereby releases its Draft 2020 SUMMONS Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 861) for public review. (CITACIÓN JUDICIAL) The UWMP will be available through June 6, 2020 at the following location: Case No. 21STCV20478 Assigned for All Purposes to the Hon. Stuart M. Rice https://centralbasin.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=17747708 Dept.: 49 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, Central Basin Municipal Water District is holding a public hearing as part of a Central Basin Plaintiff, Board meeting on June 28, 2021 at 10 a.m. to discuss its Draft 2020 UWMP and 2020 WSCP. v. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF This meeting will be available virtually, and will be properly noticed on the Central Basin web- REFUNDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OWED BY THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ site: www.centralbasin.org RETIREMENT SYSTEM UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT LAW, AND ALL PROCEEDINGS LEADING Central Basin MWD encourages the active involvement of its citizens. If you have any questions THERETO, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 012-2021 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY concerning the 2020 UWMP, please contact: Jeremy Melendez, Water Resources Specialist, OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS, (323)201-5510 or email: [email protected] Defendants. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 6/18/21 by July 19, 2021. Read the information below. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde Mes de Julio 19, 2021, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS FOR THE NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OWED BY THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS TO THE PUBLIC Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Sec- EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT LAW, AND ALL PROCEEDINGS tion 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Cherry Carson RV Storage 4160 Cherry Ave. Long Beach CA, 90807, will sell by competitive LEADING THERETO, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 012-2021 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE bidding by Climer’s Auctions ( Bond #5181494 ), on or after July 8, 2021 @ 11:30 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: loose car parts, bags, jack, radios, loose clothing, pillow, boxes, cabinet, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS, framed pictures, computer case, camera, wood, wicker locker, basket, coffee table, blue prints, table, totes, book cases, duffle bags, cart YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: wheels, hose, chairs, shelf unit, suitecase, fishing poles, grill, loose bedding, lantern, net, tool bag, air compressor, case, folding tables, CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS. flag, mattress, box spring, bed frame, bike, float, foot stool, rug, bucket, metal and tires belonging to the following. You may contest the legality or validity of the matter by appearing and filing a written answer to the Complaint not later than July 19, 2021, which is 10 or more days after the anticipated completion of publication of this Summons. Unless you so respond, NAME UNIT # your default will be entered upon application by the Plaintiff, and the Plaintiff may apply to the court for the relief demanded in the FLOYD MITCHELL B82 Complaint. Persons who contest the legality or validity of the matter will not be subject to punitive action, such as wage garnishment HARTLEY BROOKE HOFFMANN B78/117 or seizure of their real or personal property. JOHN KLETT C06 You may seek the advice of an attorney in any matter connected with the Complaint or this Summons. Such GEORGE AARON HUNLEY B110 attorney should be consulted promptly so that your pleading may be filed or entered within the time required by this Summons. This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. DETAILED SUMMARY OF THE MATTER PLAINTIFF SEEKS TO VALIDATE: Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. The City of Hawaiian Gardens (“City”) provides its employees with a retirement plan under California Government Code Section 20000, et seq. (the “Retirement Law”). The Retirement Law obligates the City, among other things, to: make annual Published At LCCN 6/18 AND 6/25/21 contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (the “System”) to fund employee pension benefits; amortize the unfunded liability with respect to such pension benefits for retired safety and miscellaneous employees (the “Pension Liability”); and appropriate funds to meet these obligations. The City has entered into contracts with the System (collectively, the “CalPERS Contract”) that evidence the City’s obligations under the Retirement Law (the “Pension Obligation”). Pursuant to the Pension Obligation and the CalPERS Contract, the City currently must pay certain unfunded accrued actuarial liability of the City under the Retirement Law and CalPERS Contract, i.e., NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the liability that the Retirement System’s actuary has determined to have accrued under the Retirement Law but not paid through the City’s normal annual contribution. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cerritos City Council will conduct a public hearing at a To that end, on April 13, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 012-2021 (the “Resolution”), authorizing the meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter: REVIEW AND CON- issuance of the Pension Obligation Bonds; a trust agreement, to be entered into by the City and a financial institution, to carry out the SIDERATION TO WAIVE FULL READING OF AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE bond issuance (the “Trust Agreement”); and this validation action. Accordingly, and pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING THE 2020 URBAN WATER Sections 860, et seq. and Government Code Sections 53511, et seq., the City now seeks to validate the Pension Obligation Bonds, the MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN PURSUANT TO Trust Agreement, the Resolution, any other related contracts or agreements authorized or contemplated by the City to be entered into CALIFORNIA WATER CODE SECTIONS 10610 THROUGH 10657 in connection with the issuance of the Bonds and all proceedings leading thereto. CONTACT INFORMATION: This public hearing will be conducted in-person in the Cerritos City Council Chambers, 18125 The name and address of the court is as follows: Bloomfield Avenue, subject to posted COVID-19 protocols, and by teleconference via ZOOM video Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles communications, as authorized by State of California Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20. Mem- Stanley Mosk Courthouse bers of the public may provide public comment for this meeting in-person at the meeting or by using 111 N. Hill Street any of the following alternate methods: Written correspondence (hard copy or email): Public com- Los Angeles, CA 90012 ments can be submitted via email to [email protected] or by hard copy to the Office of the City The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney is as follows: Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number in Robin D. Ball the subject line of the email or hard copy document. All written correspondence received by the 3:00 NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP p.m. deadline will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting. During the meeting, your 555 South Flower Street, Forty-First Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 name and summary comments will be read into the record. The document will be retained with the Telephone: (213) 892-9200, Facsimile: (213) 892-9494 public record of the meeting. Teleconference Participation: Live audio public comments can be made E-mail: [email protected] by connecting to the meeting using the information listed below. Public speakers will be queued to provide comment at the appropriate time during the meeting agenda and must be available at the time they are called upon to speak. Cerritos Zoom Meeting online link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82489398963, Cerritos Zoom Meeting call-in telephone number: (669) 900-6833, Cerritos Zoom Meeting ID: 824 8939 8963. The meeting will also air live on Cerritos TV3 and will be streamed over the City of Cerritos website at www.cerritos.us. A copy of the related agenda report will be available for download from the website on the Friday prior to the public hear- ing. Dated: June 11, 2021 and June 18, 2021, Vida Barone, City Clerk 0

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