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Serving Cerritos and ten other surrounding communities • December 18, 2020 • Vol 35, No. 16 • loscerritosnews.net COVID Hits Lakewood Sheriff's Surprise Birthday Drive Thru F.D.A. Panel Cerritos Employees Approves Moderna’s at City Hall , Other Covid-19 Vaccine City Facilities BY BRIAN HEWS The coronavirus vaccine made by BY BRIAN HEWS Moderna moved closer to authorization on Thursday, a step that would expand the Hews Media Group-Cerritos News reach of the nation’s vaccination campaign has confirmed with city officials that sev- to rural areas and many more hospitals. eral Cerritos City Hall employees have As the nation reeled from the spread either contracted or have been exposed to of the disease, a panel of independent ex- COVID-19. perts recommended, by a vote of 20 -0, A few employees have contacted that the Food and Drug Administration HMG-CN and also confirmed the out- authorize the Moderna vaccine for emer- break. Photo by Tammye McDuff gency use. Following COVID-19 guidelines, the A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Sebastian Sanchez with Lakewood Sheriff's, due A formal decision is expected on Fri- city told the employees who contracted to hardships, he never had a real birthday party, that changed when the sheriff's held day, and would trigger the shipment of COVID and the employees who were ex- a birthday for him. Deputies from (l-r), Ayud Manjra; Chris Avila; Marco Martinez; over 5.9 million doses around the country posed to immediately quarantine. Ariel Torres; Ron Vande Vhete; John Bluntach; Gil Pacheco; Steven Jackson; Marlon starting this weekend. One of the employees forward an Johnson; Juan Briseno. Moderna would be the second com- anonymous letter sent to City Manager pany allowed to begingiving shots to the Art Gallucci with a note stating, “Last BY TAMMYE MCDUFF public, giving millions more Americans week, at least 4 employees at City Hall sometimes we get overwhelmed with what tested positive for COVID-19. There Sebastian Sanchez turned nine years is going on,” stated Espinoza, “there’s al- See MODERNA page 5 old December 1, 2020. He, his mom Eva ways something that we can do to bright- See CERRITOS page 15 and his two sisters have been long time en a person’s life like I did for Sebastian, Bellflower residents. Sandra Espinoza, this boy never had a birthday celebration Amazon Will Ms. California Tourism and devoted Bell- in his nine years of life, I wanted to give Mayoral Transition flower resident has befriended this fam- him something to remember, to make this ily. year a little brighter.” Open Facility in Bellflower Due to family hardships, Sebastian has Espinoza held the family party at her never had a real birthday party. “Life has home in Bellflower. When the Sanchez in Cypress been very challenging for everyone and BY TAMMYE MCDUFF See LAKEWOOD page 12 Online behemoth will Juan Garza stepped down as Mayor occupy the former 22.3 and member of the Bellflower City Coun- ABCUSD Teachers Win SONIC Fundraiser acre Mitsubishi facility. cil at their meeting Monday, December 14, 2020, and a historic swearing-in oc- curred. BY BRIAN HEWS “I am beyond proud of all we have accomplished during my four years on The Cypress City Council recently City Council and as a member of the Bell- voted 4-1 to allow Amazon to take over flower Planning Commission as well as the old Mitsubishi plant in the city and use Parks & Recreation Commission,” stated the building as a last-mile facility for the Garza in a farewell release. online behemoth. Despite the challenges of this year, The 22.3 acre site is located at Katella development in the City continues to and Holder just east of Valley View and grow with an improved quality of life for Katella. its residents. The Amazon facility was deemed a “Regionally being entrusted to serve relatively new use facility in the city zon- and lead with amazing loyal, regional, ing codes and did not fit within any of its state and national leaders for the better- present zoning uses, but City Staff deter- ment of LA County and California has mined it was permissible because it com- been a humbling honor,” added Garza. plies with the Cypress Corporate Center “As I approach the end of my time on TEACHERS from Cerritos and Artesia won money for their classrooms by posting Master Plan. our City Council this evening, I consider projects and urging families to vote. File photo. Traffic could be an issue in the morn- myself blessed to have worked with so ing as the facility will operate 24/7 and is many dedicated individuals and to have expected to house 190 total delivery vans earned their trust faith. Our future is BY BRIAN HEWS leaving the facility every twenty minutes bright Bellflower, It has been one of the between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For the twelfth year in a row and In partnership with nonprofit teacher highest honors to have served you and In addition, 18 semi-trucks will deliver during an especially urgent time of crowdfunding platform, DonorsChoose I look forward to what’s next.” Garza packages from the Inland Empire to the need, SONIC® Drive-In donated an and with the help of SONIC fans, a added that the City leadership is in great facility between 5 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Ap- all-time high of $1.3 million to fund teacher from Artesia, and ten from Cer- hands with the incoming new council proximately 280 additional delivery vans member Victor Sanchez. public school teacher requests across the ritos won funds to create an engaging will depart between 7 a.m. -8 a.m. country as part of its annual Limeades learning environment. See BELLFLOWER page 12 for Learning Fall Voting Campaign. See TEACHERS page 13 See AMAZON page 11

Helping Out Serving Food Lots of Lights Dip Perfection Off to Illinois Over 8,000 Letters La Mirada Rotary gives H.O.P.E. in the OC serves La Palma awards best Coffee and sweetness Whitney HS top diver will 102 year-old Lakewood out gifts and food. the needy decorated homes. combine for Tiramisu. attend Northwestern. resident writes to troops. Page 2. Page 5. Page 7. Page 8. Page 10. Page 15. 2 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 DECEMBER 18, 2020 La Mirada Rotary Club Continues to Support the Community BY TAMMYE MCDUFF A huge shout out goes to the City of The Rotary Club of La Mirada main- La Mirada; La Mirada Public Safety; tains the spirit of Christmas by spending Arco/AMPM La Mirada (Valley View); profits from their fireworks stand to help C.A. Van Dam Family Foundation and La Mirada residents steer through these La Mirada High School Interact Club. difficult times. Each year the La Mirada Rotary has On Thursday, December 17th, Ro- held the Eileen Wade ‘Clothes for Kids’ tarians gathered once again at Walmart shop-a-thon. However, as is the case the Neighborhood Market to help pur- with many service clubs, they were not chase complete holiday dinners for the able to take children shopping. How- Good Sam Pantry at Beatitudes of our ever, at the last minute, and with the as- Lord Church in La Mirada. Baskets of sistance of many volunteers, La Mirada turkeys, yams and mashed potatoes, as Rotary was able to pull off a modified well as sweet treats, were purchased for version of the event. 45 families to be distributed this week. Held at Splash! Regional Aquatics ROTARIANS (l-r) Mayor John Lewis, Raymond Fernandez and Russell Hall join Center, the Club was able to distribute “We distribute food from Good Sam Cathy and Jeff Ferrin at Walmart Neighborhood Market. $100 gift certificates for Marshall’s and Pantry to families twice a month” said presents were presented by Santa Claus Cathy Ferrin, volunteer, “the Rotary to 45 children in a drive through line. Club has been helping supply groceries at all the holidays.” Their holiday plans generous support throughout the years had to change a bit due to CoVID, so and especially during these past months instead of the Angel Tree toy collection, of the pandemic,” added Ferrin. If you they will be giving our gift cards to Wal- are interested in helping please visit mart and Target. www.bolchurch.net/goodsamaritan- "Our Good Samaritan Food Pantry foodpantry for more information team wants to thank everyone for their Huge Toy & Food Giveaway in Santa Fe Springs

Christmas Dinners will with a free toy for each child. be handed out to the first 350 Heart For The City, Freedom Chris- families at the drive-thru event. tian Center’s dinners will include a whole chicken, potatoes and vegetables. The toy Freedom Christian Center will distrib- drive will run from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on ute thousands of toys and hand out 350 Saturday, December 19 at Freedom Chris- Christmas dinners at its annual Santa’s tian Center’s Santa Fe Springs campus Rockin Christmas Toy Drive. located at 13808 Imperial Hwy, Santa Fe The drive-thru event will feature a Springs, CA, 90670. For more informa- SANTA AND HIS ELF handing out gifts donated by the Rotary Club. Funds to buy the Wonderland Experience, a photo booth op- tion, or if interested in donating to this gifts are generated from the fireworks stand. portunity with Santa Claus, and culminate year’s event, visit go2freedom.org. DECEMBER 18, 2020 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 3 Walmart Closed Pico Rivera Store for COVID Cleaning Polar Express Comes to Norwalk

BY BRIAN HEWS erything we’re doing is for the well- being of our associates and customers, Walmart’s temporarily closed its and in consideration of guidance by the Pico Rivera Supercenter location at 8500 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Washington Blvd last Wednesday at 2 health experts. When the store reopens p.m. as part of a company-initiated pro- Friday, we will continue conducting as- gram to allow third party cleaning crews sociate health screens and temperature time to thoroughly clean and sanitize checks, and all associates will be pro- the building. The location will remain vided with facemasks and gloves. closed through Thursday December 17, “These protocols are in addition to providing our associates time to restock the extensive measures we’ve put in shelves and prep the store to reopen on place during the pandemic to help pro- Friday, December 18, at 7a.m. tect our associates and customers, in- Walmart’s place within the com- cluding installing sneeze guards at regis- munity is considered essential, and we ters, temperature checks and mandatory understand the role we play in providing mask-wearing for associates, placing NORWALK COUNCILMAN Rick Ramirez (right) at the Live Your Life Exotics customers with food, medicine and other social distancing signage and enacting [LYLE] event, over 1,000 toys were distributed to local children. Guest celebrities included needed items during this time. For more emergency leave policy for associates Paul Rodriguez, Mikey Garcia and Leo Santacruz, with hundreds of toys donated by Jakk context as to what the company has been who are unable or uncomfortable com- Pacific. Photos courtesy of LYLE. doing since the pandemic hit several ing to work. Additionally, through the months ago, I’m providing a link to our help of our health ambassadors, we will COVID-19 response site here. There, continue requiring customers to wear BY TAMMYE MCDUFF “LYLE thrives on the idea of giving you can find details on several initiatives protective facial coverings while inside back when they can, and will continue to enacted to help keep our associates and the building. This past Sunday, December 14th Live do so in 2021,” said a Live Your Exotic customers safe. “We will continue working closely Your Life Exotics [LYLE] teamed up with Life representative,”2020 has been a year The information above can be used with elected and local health officials, community partners to host the Polar Ex- of uncertainty, where we all had to learn for background purposes related to any adjusting how we serve the community press Rally. Over 1,000 toys were distrib- how to live differently. For the kids it has piece you may write. Our official state- while also keeping the health and safe- uted to local children. taken such a big toll in the way they live ment on the matter is: ty of our customers and associates in Live Your Life Exotics [LYLE] joined and play. The Polar Express Toy Giveaway Walmart wrote in a statement, “Ev- mind.” with World Boxing Council [WBC] Cares was a sign of hope, a sign of happiness to and the City of Norwalk to bring ‘The Po- come and a moment to forget that fear, we lar Express’ in the form of a car rally of have all been living with.” Great Plates Delivered Program Extended Until Jan. 7 exotic cars, with over 100 cars filled with The children were able to up close gifts for local children, ending at the City and personal with the Grinch, Olaf, Elsa Los Angeles County announced that over 60 who are at high-risk of COVID- of Norwalk City Hall. from Frozen, LYLE luxury cars , the WBC the Great Plates Delivered program has 19. Guest celebrities included Paul Rodri- Green and Gold belt, skateboard super star been extended through Thursday, January Los Angeles County residents can en- guez, Mikey Garcia and Leo Santacruz, Paul Rodriquez and of course the big guy 7. ter their location into 211.org to find lo- with hundreds of toys donated by Jakk Pa- St. Nicholas. The program provides three free home- cal services, such as nutrition, financial, cific, event planner Brandy Lopez stated “I Attendees were also able to check out delivered meals a day from local restau- health care, and housing assistance. Alos could not have hoped for a better event to over 100 sports cars and enjoy holiday de- rants to qualifying older adults and adults call 800-510-2020. kick off the holiday season”. cor and music. 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 4 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.netpublishers a one-year exemption,To advertise but call 562-407-3873Keeping news publishers strong community news publishers,DECEMBER the 18, 2020 when the extension ends in December is in the interest not only of the Legislature should prioritize these 2020,Virtual publishers Holiday 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.STEM-ebration 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 practiceat Columbia 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 ofMemorial increasing the Center 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 thatSTAFF have REPORT 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%The as aDowney result of Columbia the coronavirus Memorial crisis. exemption for newspaper carriers LocalSpace publishersCenter is ready have soundedto ring in the the will cause even more job losses. If themselves. alarmholidays with with California a virtual lawmakers, celebration. but It’s publishers are forced to limit circulation David Chavern is president time to put a science spin on the holiday areas for financial reasons, they will and CEO of News Media Alliance, so far, they have not taken any steps to APOLLO CAPSULE decorated with Christmas lights. Next to the capsule is Ben season and STEM-ebrate. 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COPPER REPIPING • SLAB LEAKSWITH ELECTRONIC LEAK & LINE LOCATION 31.69% ; Bellflower – 40.16%; Cerritos – As with any ballot initiative, the BEFORE AFTER Bonded & Insured • California Contractors Lic. #458625 25.06%: Commerce – 35.34% ; Hawaiian Legislature may be forced to propose SEWER LOCATION • WALL & FLOOR HEATERS • CIRCULATING PUMPS Gardens – 44.92%; Hawthorne – 34.07%; legislation to clarify implementation of La Mirada – 33.58%; Lakewood – 34.01%; Prop. 19. Moreover, there are a number Norwalk – 42.23%; Montebello – 30.25%; of drafting errors that will need to be Pico-Rivera – 38.18%. fixed so that I and the other 57 assessors Although the largest number of statewide can administer it. The Board of unclaimed exemptions usually falls Equalization, which provides guidance within Los Angeles, the highest rates to county assessors, said it “will issue of unclaimed exemptions have been in guidance once election results are final Palmdale, Lancaster, Lynwood, Pomona and upon completion of our analysis of and Norwalk. This savings is probably the Proposition 19.” simplest to get and still people don’t use In the meantime, I do imagine that Prop. it. 19 will likely disrupted some homeowners’ In fact, in the past because I feel so estate plans and throw others in the midst strongly about this savings program I of buying or selling their home into limbo, have along with the Los Angeles County awaiting for very specific and technical Board of Supervisors proclaimed January clarifications. as Homeowners’ Exemption Awareness I will be providing regular briefings as Month. we move forward and our website will be This year the Homeowners’ Exemption continuously updated to provide general is even more important than ever before information on Proposition 19 that may because of Proposition 19. Prop. 19 changes assist taxpayers. the rules that apply to transfers between For more information on Prop. 19 or parents and children or in some cases, even other tax savings programs, visit assessor. grandparents to grandchildren. Current law lacounty.gov or call 213/974-3211. DECEMBERAUGUST 7, 2020 18, 2020 To advertise call4 562-407-3873Los Cerritos CommunityLos CerritosNews - LosCerritosNews.net Community News - LosCerritosNews.netTo advertise 59 call 562-407-3873 AUGUST 7, 2020 ing, empowerment, and employment as- ofpeople community are given newspapers at least a smallacross sense the of newspapers are especially vulnerable to OC NonprofitLAX OFFERING Provides PPE Hope, VENDING Empowers MACHINES the Needy CALIFORNIAsistance. 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Also coming next year is Treasures ing as a “one-stop webpage,” the museum in Gold & Jade running through May 30 offers easily accessible links to all their free in the Bowers’ East West Bank Gallery. It online programming. There the public will features sculptures from two of Taiwan’s find videos and audios of past lecturers, premier artists, Wu Ching and Huang Fu- exhibitions on YouTube, and art lessons shou. Gerard said the most effective way to from Kidseum. Also offered are a variety help is by giving a donation of any amount. of ticketed programs featuring premier Currently, their Board of Governors are virtual lecturers, artist talks, panel discus- matching all gifts up to $50,000. “We’re sions and gallery tours. Arrangements for encouraging our supporters to donate be- art kits pickups can also be made. fore Dec. 31, 2020 to help the Bowers raise Coming up in 2021 is the museum’s an unprecedented $100,000 for our end of First Annual Chocolate Week from Jan. 26 year appeal, and ensure a stable 2021 for ESTELLA SCROOGE wittily incorporates characters and plot lines from Dickens’ to Jan. 31. It is kicked off with daily virtual the museum,” she said. For more informa- other great novels. programs and culminates with a chocolate- tion on how to give, please visit their web- themed virtual family festival. Hosted in site at www.bowers.org. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF upon your present blessings, which all of WELCOME RELIEF: 88 King Chinese Fastus Food have & many. Donut Not was on awarded your past over misfor - $4,000Estella under Scrooge Norwalk's is program. being marketed tune, which all of us have some.” as the first fully-realized musical to be Tiny Tim has been replaced by Tiny planned, produced and digitally captured Tammy who is ill with a disease closely entirely during the pandemic. resembling CoVID-19. As Estella is STAFF REPORT help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or A modern day take on Charles Dickens’ viewing the apartment life of Tiny Tam- costs associated with requirements under beloved 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol, my there is a song about how the world Norwalk, CA – COVID-19 has current health department guidelines. Estella Scrooge wittily incorporates char- is changing, a reminder that regardless of actersgreatly and impacted plot lines businesses from Dickens’ throughout other Loans have the potential to be forgiven. the nation. what you may or may not have, there is great novels, Great Expectations, Little worldwideTo qualify hunger, for the and Business faith can Loan be hard DorritRecognizing and Bleak that House, small businesses among others are Program, a business must: the backbone of our neighborhoods, and to keep, but the love of family is always into a delightful collage set in a haunted Be located in Norwalk, employ that a healthy business environment is there. As Christmas Present presents the hotel. children20 staff or of less lack (including he says, the “but owner) poor and essentialWith anto innovativethe well-being approach of the that com com- - munity, the City of Norwalk launched the hungryand possess as theya valid are, Norwalk they will Business grow up bines the best aspects of live theatre and andLicense. they Additional will not forgiverequirements you for are what filmEconomic with Recovery cutting-edge Stimulus technology, Program. each youdetailed have at allowed Norwalk.org to happen to them.” A actorThe was program individually consists filmed of one in time front of thoughtFor morewe all information, face this year. please call the greenloans of screens up to $35,000 using strict at 0% social interest. distanc - CommunityThe final Development spirit of Department Christmas at Future, ingFunds practices, must be withused for hundreds lease/rent/mort of images,- introduces Goth like dancing demons in animationsgage, and/or utility and digitalpayments, environments supplies to (562) 929-5951. black and white, death looks like a dead blended in post-production; it dazzlingly Billy Idol with a voice that will literally cinematic musical theatre. ARC from page 8 send tremors down your spine. The ceme- The first visit by the female version of teryMetro is full Deploys of twisted branches First and60- ravens Marley,minimize Marla the Havisham, need for electric opens the lighting visit- and tons of social media coverage oppor- ingand triocreate of energyspecters savings. with a rousing “Wall tunities. Death appears and shows Estella StreetThrough Baby Supermeticulous Star” planning, and apologizes WRD foot Zero Emission Bus Tiny Tammy’s grave, then Death shows for making Estella such a cold and unfeel- reduced waste and maximized recycling Metro) has deployed its first zero emis- ing corporate shark saying “Party girls Estella her grave, during the construction of ARC by di- sion electric bus on the G Line in the San don’t fair to well on judgment day”. In a twist Estella finds that she con- verting 75 percent of construction waste Fernando Valley The deployment is the The Ghost of Christmas Past is a fe- tracted a debilitating illness and she dies. from the landfill. first of 40 electric buses that will be put male rock singer, Sissy Jupe, who on a When you get past the point that this “WRD is excited to receive a Plati- into service by the end of 2020. roller coaster ride, sweeps Scrooge back is a virtual stage play, it gets entertaining. num Certification from LEED for our Al- “Even as we confront the immediate in time. You can bet there is a love story or A reference to Charles Dickens as a clever challenge of COVID-19, we are making a two.bert WithRobles the Center first beingfor Water between Recycling niece of author of social reform is mentioned and long-term investment in a healthier, more Marlaand Environmental Havisham and Learning,” the gardeners’ said WRD son, wait there’s more! There is one more is sustainable future with the delivery of this inPresident a very romantic Vera Robles teenage DeWitt. love song “Many the twist of fate – not going to spoil it – but first electric bus on the G Line,” said Los youngeco-conscious couple singsdecisions of gardens, were made and keysdur- lost loves are found and families are re- Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair ing the construction of ARC. This project united. and stars. Eric Garcetti. With a plethora of original musical willYou serve even millions get a threeof people minute through intermis our- The electric buses cost $1.15 million scores, this Christmas classic offers a sionwater for recycling a bathroom facility break and and educationalsnacks. each in a total project valued at over $80 fresh new view of the best and the worst exhibits.”The ghost of Christmas Present has million. This project includes the deploy- of times. It is the perfect family play to or- hintsARC of dancing also offers sugar a plums state-of-the-art from the ment of the electric buses and associated der for Christmas Eve, sit around the fire nutcracker,learning center who is that judge immerses and jury visitors to Es- charging equipment and infrastructure im- tella [and turns out to be her great great- with hot cocoa and be thankful for those into an interactive educational experience provements. The new buses will be capa- grandfather Ebenezer Scrooge]. As the that you have in your life. focused on the history of water in the re- ble of recharging at various points along two take flight, in a poignant moment he the StreamingG Line (Orange). now at www.estellascrooge. saysgion and “Don’t the importance look down of Estella, groundwater. reflect com

250,000 acre-feet (82 billion gallons) of water annually. The Forebay conserves WRD 150,000 acre-feet (48.9 billion gallons) Continued from page 1 each year. WRD employs the most ad- vanced technology to maintain high-quali- This project is made possible through a ty water for millions of people in Los An- partnership with the United States Geolog- geles County. ical Survey (USGS). WRD’s partnership “The Water Replenishment District al- with the USGS saves ratepayer funds. ways strives to be proactive in monitoring WRD has been monitoring groundwa- groundwater quality” said WRD President ter in the Central and West Coast Basins for Vera Robles DeWitt, representing District 5 over 50 years. This monitoring program is and the City of Paramount. “The construc- integral to WRD’s work and consists of a tion of these two wells is an investment in network of more than 300 monitoring wells our future to create a drought-resilient and at 60 locations throughout the District. locally-sustainable water supply.” The new wells will be installed and Director Allen, representing District drilled approximately 2,100 feet deep. 3 and the City of Cerritos, added “WRD The wells will provide comprehensive is proud of its commitment to delivering data of groundwater levels and quality in quality water to pumpers and residents aquifers within the Montebello Forebay. in our region. These new wells support The Forebay is vital to Southern Los WRD’s mission to protect and preserve Angeles County’s water supply. The 43 high quality groundwater.” cities within WRD’s jurisdiction use about 10 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 DECEMBER 18, 2020 COMMUNITY SPORTS FEATURE Whitney High’s Alex Mo Dives His Way to Top Big 10 School in the Fall BY LOREN KOPFF said two of his previous teammates went @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER to the Evanston, IL university. However, when Mo began to email coaches, he Whitney High has always been one of said he was in contact with “quite a few the top high schools in the state for its schools”. Some of those schools were academics and while it offers a diverse Brown University, Duke University and athletic program, minus football, it’s not Georgia Tech University, uncommon to see its athletes pursue their “Unless I fail two classes or break the dreams outside the collegiate classroom. law or something, [Northwestern] won’t The latest Whitney athlete who falls reject me,” Mo chuckled. in this category is diver Alex Mo, who “That is his talent and for the last verbally committed to Northwestern three years, especially because I’m a University in July, but won’t sign a na- swimming and water polo guy…that kid tional letter of intent because he is not a has been in the top 10 in the state for the scholarship recipient. last three years,” said Whitney athletic “When you finally get to the point at director Jeff Day. “He’s just so quiet and the end of 10th grade, [and] when you’re humble. Even the kids on the water polo ready to start looking for colleges and and swim team don’t realize the talent stuff, basically you reach out to the diving that he has. He keeps to himself; it’s not coaches of universities you would like to about him. attend and you send them your materi- “I always want to know about kids,” als and whatnot,” Mo said. “They’ll look he continued. “I want to brag about kids, at your competition history; you’ll send I want to showcase kids. It’s not that I them videos of your diving, and they will want to talk about how great Whitney basically assess your skills and predict athletics is. I just want to showcase Whit- how far you will go in the sport.” ney kids.” Mo said he wanted to end up as an Day, who said he followed Mo on WHITNEY HIGH SENIOR diver Alex Mo, who placed second in the 2019 CIF- aerospace engineer, but Northwestern the internet when he would go to div- Southern Section Division 3 championships, will be taking his talents to Northwestern doesn’t have a dedicated aerospace ma- ing events, found out about Mo verbally University in the fall. Mo is also regarded as one of the top divers in the nation. jor. committing to Northwestern in October. Most likely, he will get into mechani- He remembered asking Mo one day what cal engineering and then figure it out was going on with his diving and that’s later. when he told Day he had verballed to the which is Pacific Diving and Gymnastics been done with his club team, under the Mo continued to say that his future Big 10 institution. Northwestern diving coach, Kris Jorgens- Mo said he couldn’t remember how Academy, formally known as the Pacific tutelage of coach Haitao Chen. en, will submit Mo’s academic materials he got involved in diving, but before his Diving Association. The PDGA, in which “When I started diving, I never to the admissions office for review, which interest in the sport, he had played soc- the competitions are sanctioned by USA thought I would get here; to be able to will “pre-approve” Mo. Northwestern, cer. He remembered taking a commu- Diving, is based out of Santa Fe Springs. communicate with such big names,” Mo which Mo was already familiar with, was nity class at the pool and the coach was Mo began diving during his middle admitted. “On the national stage, there the only school that he applied to. He a diver from the club that Mo dives for, school days and most of his work has See MO page 11 DECEMBER 18, 2020 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 11 He was expecting to finish fourth, said. “Of course, I feel kind of special but fifth or sixth and said it was a surprise at the same time, I’ve worked very hard MO to him that he ended up with the second AMAZON AUGUST 7, 2020 To advertise callover 562-407-3873 these few years. They’veLos Cerritos worked Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 11 Continued from page 10 best mark in the division. very hard over these few years and I Continued from page 1 That would be the last time Mo com- don’t see myself as something super re- are a lot of reallySupervisor strong athletes, Hilda and ev -L. petedSolis in aand high schoolthe DPSSevent as Givethe pan 1,000- Students Backpacks with AmazonSchool has Suppliestried to mitigate the traffic erybody is fighting for a spot at one of markable among them. and noise when it comes to their employ- STAFF REPORT demic wiped out his entire junior sea- educate our children.” “I’m very excited for the future even ees, 120 will arrive at 1:30 a.m. while 55 those [schools]. I qualified for Nationals son. Observing the requirements to wear though I know it’s going to be difficult,” employees will arrive at 11:30 a.m. and “Wecompeted know thatat Nationals it can be costlyin 2017 to preand- masks and social distancing guidelines, He resumed practice in May, but only he later said. “[Northwestern] is in the 2018pare anda child those for meetsschool, are especially huge, especial during - participatingDiesel trucks families cannot remained idle moresafely than in on dry land as the pools remained closed. Big 10 Conference which, at least for five minutes and deliveries are prohibited lythese in prelims. challenging Going times,” to those Supervisor meets really Solis It wasn’t until recently that Mo was able their vehicles while DPSS Toy Loan staff openedtold reporters my eyes prior to what’s to the distributionout there. I atjust diving, is the most difficult conference, between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. to go back to the pool, but only on Sun- placed the backpacks in their trunks. For didn’tDPSS think Toy Loan I’d be Headquarters able to stack in updown in the- I would say, in the country. Many of the familiesAn Economic that indicated Benefit they use Analysis public done days. end.”town Los Angeles. “That’s why it’s im- U.S. Olympians in the past have been bytransportation, the city estimates an appointment the Amazon was project made In the first couple of months of the portantIn Mo’s that as sophomore a County, we season, do whatever he fin - from the Big 10. It will be difficult, but willfor a ultimately contact-free support pick up. over 1,000 jobs, pandemic, Mo said he did the strength ishedwe can in to second help youth place in inour the communities 2019 CIF- I’m excited for what’s to come.” generateAll backpacks annual labor and income school suppliesof $58 mil - training that he and the other divers usu- lion and a total annual regional economic Southernhave the tools Section they need Division to be successful 3 Diving “It just shows you that there is great were donated by County of Los Angeles in the classroom. ally do at normal practices. output of $136.7 million. Championships with a mark of 523.10, talent across the board in our community employees, private/corporate donors and Solis acknowledged the annual event He is questioning about his senior In what seems like a franchise fee, quite a distance away from champion and kids know if they go to Whitney, through a partnership with Amazon, which for its commitment to low-income families season and if he will be able to compete Amazonallowed willonline provide donations a one-time by visiting contribu the - Joshuain L.A. Thai County, of Alhambra praising the High 85-year-old (590.40). they’re not giving up athletic opportuni- and make another run for a high finish in tionToy of Loan $350,000 Program’s earmarked Amazon for Smile street wish and ToyFrom Loan there, Program Mo forcompeted its well-earned in the state ties,” Day said. the divisional championships and possi- infrastructurelist. maintenance. meetreputation qualifier as the and largest came and in most fourth success place- This isn’t the first time Whitney has bly the state championships. According The DPSS to serves the city 3.5 staff, million the custom project- withful free a score toy-lending of 273.20 library after program six 1-meter in the “Of course, I wish [the spring season] had a diver compete in college. willers inalso L.A. provide County, to thethe Department city’s Recreation of dives.nation. After The program that, it wasis sponsored off to the and state sup- LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR HildaAlyson L. Solis Tam, (in who window) was a joined 2018 Dept. CIF and Parks District nearly $100,000 annu- ported by the Board of Supervisors. could happen,” Mo said. “I really want it Public Social Services is the largest local championships where he finished ninth of Public Social Services Director AntoniaState Jiménez finalist, and currentlyDPSS Toy is Loanon the ProgramUniver- ally generated by off-site sales and prop- Toy Loan Program was created in to be that way. I look at the news semi- social services agency in the nation. The after taking 11 1-meter dives and had a staff for the annual Backpack & School Supplysity of Giveaway Southern toCalifornia ensure that diving over team. 1,000 erty taxes. 1935 during the Great Depression as a regularly and it doesn’t seem to be letting department provides benefits and services score of 464.55. children ages 5 through 17 have the necessary tools for a successful school year. Amazon agreed to a staggering 130 free service to allow low-income children up. I know that some vaccines recently She and her twin sister, Adriane, graduat- to families and individuals, including “To get an opportunity to do it for conditions in the CUP which includes to borrow toys from a DPSS toy lending came out and are trying to get on the mar- ed from Whitney in 2018 and were both CalFresh food and nutrition assistance; my school is pretty cool,” Mo said. “I heavy investment such as rebuilding the libraries in the same manner that books are ket. But I don’t think that will turn things on the USC Diving team as freshmen. Medi-Cal health, dental and vision insur- didn’t think I would be able to do it be- community centers, nonprofit organiza- “Our department recognizes the dirt berm separating the site from exist- borrowed from a public library. Children around in time [for the spring].” “He’s just continuing the tradition ance; financial and homeless assistance for cause Whitney doesn’t have a diving tions and libraries throughout the county. increasing support that children need dur- ingqualifying neighborhoods. individuals Amazon through committed the General to who participate develop a sense of re- As far as his time at Whitney, Mo said because he’s had a great three-year run, team.sponsibility They onlythrough have the divers observance when of they an This year marks the 5th anniversary ing this pandemic and we want to ensure strictRelief aesthetic program construction and for families guidelines through that ultimately it was a different path he de- hopefully this will be his fourth year,” havehonor divers, code and I guess. merit Isystem kind ofthat asked rewards the of the Backpack Giveaway, which serves they are prepared with the tools necessary callthe forCalWORKs an orderly program; destruction In-Home of buildings Sup- cided to take to college and that it wasn’t Day said of Mo. “But we had four years schoolthem when about toys it and are returnedthey said, on yeah, time andyou children from families receiving benefits for a successful school year, whether it is onportive the site, Services requiring for themdisabled to have and aelderly certain before him with the sisters who are both canundamaged. compete for us’. extremelyfrom DPSS. difficult. Due to the financial impact virtual or in-person” said DPSS Director lookresidents, when andreconstructed. employment Finally, and supportive Amazon MoThe said program he didn’t serves think approximately he would fin - of “TheCOVID-19 other studentson the local at Whitney economy, are the all divingAntonia for Jiménez. USC. We’ve “Today’s only childrenhad seven are or madeservices the tocommitment help residents to preparehire locally for the and ish30,000 as high children as second at over place 50 toy in lending the Divi - veryevent’s smart host and emphasized they do a that lot thisof extracur distribu- eighttomorrow’s years of future. great That’sdivers whycoming I believe out of includelabor market. 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1/31/20 12 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 DECEMBER 18, 2020 Happy Holidays from the La Palma-Cerritos AAUW LAKEWOOD Continued from page 1 BY EDNA ETHINGTON However, branch members continue to work to advance equity for women and family arrived, Sebastian promptly sat Beverly Zwick, President of the La girls by raising funds and promoting outside in a place of honor, on the side- Palma-Cerritos Branch of the Ameri- education, research, and legal advocacy. walk, “I saw the police cars and I thought can Association of University Women In 2020, the branch donated $1,000 there was a car chase or something,” said (AAUW), said that she would like to for Fellowships and Grants for gradu- Sebastian, “it was really cool, because wish everyone a “Happy and Healthy ate women, $1,000 for Greatest Needs, they came to see me.” New Year!” After suffering through and $500 for Legal Advocacy through Lakewood Station Lieutenant Juan months of quarantine, illnesses, injuries, National AAUW Fund. AAUW Fund Briseno told HMG-CN, “One of our Sher- and personal losses, she, and branch Co- VP’s held two “Take- Out Dinner iff’s had read about the call to give Se- members, pray that the New Year brings Fundraisers” at local restaurants in 2020. bastian a party on one of the city’s social everyone nothing but “Sweet Memo- In January of 2021, they plan to ask for media pages, they brought it up at a daily donations through a “Non-Event” called debriefing and it was approved.” Several ries.” Members are looking forward to “Share Your COVID Savings with officers took the lead in collecting money, being able to meet in-person again in GREAT TIME: Sebastian with Lakewood the AAUW Fund.” Rather than spend bought and wrapped the presents and de- Station Lieutenant Juan Briseno. One of 2021. money for a luncheon, the AAUW Fund livered them to Sebastian on December Sheriff’s had read about the call to give The pandemic changed what mem- Co-VP’s hope that members will make 3rd, the day of his party drive through. Sebastian a party on social media, they bers have done every year at holiday donations directly for the AAUW Fund. On Wednesday, December 16th, Se- brought it up at a daily debriefing and it time to help clients at Su Casa, a safe bastian, his mom and Espinoza visited the was approved. Several officers took the place for abused women and children. Due to the Covid-19 virus, Su Casa Monthly Zoom Meetings Lakewood Station; they took a gourmet lead in collecting money, bought and Program Co-VP Karen Cox invites representatives said that members could box of assorted nuts and a thank you card wrapped the presents. interested people to join the La Palma- not shop for groceries, or bring toys, as a token of appreciation. When Watch Cerritos AAUW Branch and participate Commander Briseno gave Sebastian a tour games, books, clothing, and personal in upcoming virtual Zoom meetings of the facilities he commented, “Yeah, I items for residents this year. Members ing to Sebastian I realized we adults play a on the third Thursdays of each month. think I want to be a police officer when I were asked to donate cash or gift cards big role in our youths development,” add- Persons interested in participating in the grow up.” Sebastian has an open invita- for Target, Wal-Mart, Ralph’s, Food ed Espinoza, “without a doubt Sebastian virtual Zoom meetings must register no tion to visit the station whenever he can. 4 Less, or other local grocery stores. won’t forget this moment just as he won’t later than one day before the meeting Sebastian says his favorite toys are Persons who wish to donate cash or gift forget the surprise visit from the deputies of the month by contacting Karen Cox the many Lego sets that he received and a cards can still donate directly to Su Casa of the Lakewood Station during his drive at 562-519-0596. She will then give scooter. “I just wanted to say thank you to because help is always needed. Call Su by birthday party.” you the meeting I.D. number and the the policeman who came and gave me my Casa in Long Beach at 562-421-6537. With tears in her eyes, Eva Sanchez passcode. A brief business meeting will presents, I really like them, but sometimes Members of the La Palma-Cerritos told Lt. Briseno that she was so surprised follow each presentation. I make a mess in the living room and I hate Branch of the AAUW have not been that someone would do something like this Thursday, January 21, 2021, Waiting to pick them up,” Sebastian told Briseno. able to hold in person meetings and for her son “I think that he will remember Room open at 6:30 p.m. Presentation at “As I watched Lieutenant Briseno talk- fundraisers because of the health restric- this for his whole life.” 7:00 p.m. on “Racism” by Whitney High tions caused by the COVID-19 virus. School’s Black Alumni, guest speakers Mrs. Megan Ashley-King, M.ED. and educator Jennifer Brooker, ABC Unified  School District.  Thursday, February 18,2021, Waiting Room open at 12:30 p.m. Presentation at  1:00 p.m. by guest speaker Ms. Con-  XVHGPRUHWKDQRQFHVRGRQRWFURVVWKHPRXW,WLVEHVWWR¿QGWKHELJZRUGV¿UVW:KHQ\RX¿QGDOOWKHZRUGVOLVWHG stance Iloh, an AAUW American Fel- LQWKHFOXHV\RX¶OOKDYHDQXPEHURIOHWWHUVOHIWRYHUWKDWVSHOORXWWKH:21'(5:25'7RVHHWKHDQVZHUXVHWKH lowship Award winner for 2020-2021.  She is a post-doctoral student at the   University of California in Irvine spe- cializing in Anthropology. Her project’s M T R I N K E T S T G S S L F name is The Iloh Model, “Exploring the College-Going Decisions and Trajecto- S E M A G F D W C K N T G T O ries of Low-income Single Mothers of Color.” L M A D I B S E N O I S Y O O The La Palma-Cerritos AAUW wishes everyone a Happy Hanukkah and I V O L M S T E T S D D W R D a Merry Christmas! Persons who want to work to ad- Z I T O S O E T I A N N S R L vance gender equality for women and A E C H R S E V C L E A N A A girls, and who have an Associate or higher degree from an accredited college R W R P E G T G T R P H C P R or university, are invited to join the La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the AAUW. D N E O A E H O N L S P M K R Contact Membership Co-VP Joan Flax at 562-860-0642 for more information. O L E J T L Y H E I I O U B E C T L T U S A O F L D B I S F T I S E T M L M L E T R R F E BELLFLOWER Continued from page 1 O B H S S I P E L P D R A E R The swearing in of Victor Sanchez is R B T T T E K S A B M T U O G quite the historic event for the little city of Bellflower. At 29 years of age, Sanchez is K A E B P U R C H A S E Q T B the youngest member every elected, only C R E P T I L E A N I M A L S the fourth minority to serve, the second Latino and the first elected by districts. “I am humbled and grateful for the  support that I have received on this jour-  ney. Today we make history, it is our first  ever Oath of Office conducted via zoom, but we also bring in new energy and  new blood from someone who has been  completely born and raised in the City of  Bellflower. I am proud to be a representa- tive of this community.” Sanchez thanked his team of young    adults raised in Bellflower who lead the day to day operations and calls them "the future of the city." DECEMBER 18, 2020 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 13 Pair Who Robbed Cerritos Trader Joe's Arrested STAFF REPORT 4, located at 13911 Peyton Drive in Chino know why he was arrested. and a black Dodge Charger. Hills. He pointed a gun at the employee Officers found a 9 mm gun, the bag The other robberies, which netted a A father and son have been charged and took cash out of the drawer and into with cash, and other items that led in- total of $57,000, were Aug. 28 and Nov. with robbery after a holdup at a Trader a blue drawstring bag and fled. vestigators to believe they robbed other 19 in Rancho Palos Verdes, Sept. 9 in Los Joe’s market in Chino Hills. A security guard saw the man get stores. Arresting officers and prosecutors in the passenger’s side of a silver Toy- Authorities had been investigating Angeles, Sept. 16 in Agoura Hills, Sept. found evidence to suggest that the men ota Highlander. The guard followed the the series of robberies of Trader Joe’s 21 in San Dimas, Sept. 30 in Manhattan may have robbed 20 other Trader Joe’s in Highlander onto freeways, and the Cali- in which the descriptions matched that Beach, Oct. 3 and Nov. 15 in Brea, Oct. Southern California, including the Trad- fornia Highway Patrol pulled it over at of the father and in some instances, the 10 in Simi Valley Oct. 12 in Monrovia., ers in Cerritos Towne Center. the junction of the 60 and 10 freeways. clothing he was wearing at the time of Oct. 17 in Tustin, Oct. 18 in Glendale, Gregory Johnson, 43, and son Greg- The son, Gregory Eric Johnson, was his arrest or the clothing found in the car, Oct. 22 in Cerritos, Oct. 24 in Corona, ory Eric Johnson, 20, each face up to 20 in the driver’s seat. His father was in the as well as the backpack and gun. Nov. 6 in Culver City, Nov. 13 in Pasa- years in prison if convicted , the father is passenger’s seat. Also, witnesses described seeing the in custody while the son posted bond. Under questioning, the son admitted robber flee in a similar Highlander, as dena, Nov. 17 in Irvine, Nov. 27 in Santa According to FBI affidavit, the two to involvement in two robberies as the well as two cars the father had driven or Ana, Nov. 29 in Sherman Oaks and Dec. entered the store at about 9:30 a.m. Dec. getaway driver, the father said he didn’t had access to: a white Chevrolet Malibu 1 in Chatsworth.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS JESUS TRONO SALAZAR NAME STATEMENT CASE NO. 20STPB10030 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JESUS File Number 2020192365 TRONO SALAZAR. THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: LGM Notaries 11138 E. Del A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOSEPH SALAZAR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. Amo Blvd. #396, Lakewood, CA., 90715 LGMendoza Services, LLC, 11138 E. Del Amo Blvd. #396, THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOSEPH SALAZAR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the Lakewood, CA., 90715. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS A LLC. The date registrant started decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examina- to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all tion in the file kept by the court. the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) /S/ Leilanie G. Mendoza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 11/19/20. The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/05/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, CA 90012 except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence 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 address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the 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 expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied 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 by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or 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. Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 11/28, 12/4, 12/11, 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 12/18/20 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. CITY OF LA MIRADA Attorney for Petitioner ELINA K. LARSEN - SBN 209846 LAW OFFICES OF YVONNE HSU NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1170 ROOSEVELT PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 IRVINE CA 92620 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20 CNS-3421933# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Community Development NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Block Grant projects are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the La Mirada JOSE PEREZ City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California. The City Council will consider CASE NO. 20STPB10004 approval of the projects on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Cham- To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of JOSE PEREZ. bers, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California. Anyone having con- A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HEIDI PEREZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. cerns or questions or wishing to review or comment on the proposed projects is welcome to contact THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HEIDI PEREZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. the City Clerk at (562) 943-0131 or visit the office located at 13700 La Mirada Boulevard. THE PETITION requests the decedent's lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. All persons wishing to comment, object, or otherwise be heard at the public hearing will THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This be given an opportunity to appear and be heard at the time, date and place of the public hearing. In authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac- addition, interested persons may submit written comments to the City Clerk at City Hall prior to the tions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows public hearing. good cause why the court should not grant the authority. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/12/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s 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 with the office at (562) 943-0131. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. needed will assist City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide acces- 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 sibility to the meeting or service. 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. Anne Haraksin, City Clerk 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 Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 12/18/20 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 RICHARD BRYSON - SBN 44917 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE 5220 CLARK AVE. STE 220 (UCC Sec. 6105) LAKEWOOD CA 90712 Escrow No. CEG906017-KT 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business CNS-3421825# address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: MARK ADAM AND LIVE WELL MMA, LLC, 17620 BELL- LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS FLOWER BLVD., UNIT # B-104 BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 Doing business as: I CARE PHARMACY NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated RUBEN RODRIGUEZ CASE NO. 20STPB09732 by the seller(s), is/are: NONE To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RUBEN The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: NONE RODRIGUEZ. The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: PETER TAKLA, 1440 E. WILLOW ST, A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NATALIE PEREZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. ANAHEIM, CA 92805 THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NATALIE PEREZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece- dent. The assets being sold are generally de-scribed as: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIP- THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examina- MENT and is located at: 17620 BELLFLOWER BLVD., STE B104, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 tion in the file kept by the court. The bulk sale is intended to be consum-mated at the office of: CENTRAL ES-CROW INC, 2134 THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow MAIN ST, STE 185, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 9264 and the anticipated sale date is JANUARY the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) 7, 2021 The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why The bulk sale is subject to California Uni-form Commercial Code Section 6106.2. the court should not grant the authority. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CENTRAL ESCROW INC., A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/12/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, 2134 MAIN ST, STE 185, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648, and the last day for filing claims by CA 90012 any creditor shall be JANUARY 6, 2021, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. specified above. 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 Dated: 12/9/2020 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 Buyer: PETER TAKLA 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 130482 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 12/18/20 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 TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE JOHN J. URIBE, ESQ. (UCC Sec. 6105) SBN 196720 Escrow No. 20-14945-TN LAW OFFICES OF JOHN J. URIBE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business PO BOX 41077 LOS ANGELES CA 90069 address(es) to the Seller(s) are: JASON THIEN PHAM, 14216 BELLFLOWER BLVD., BELL- 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20 FLOWER, CA 90706 CNS-3422028# Doing Business as: AMERICAN NAIL LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: TRINH NGOC HUYNH, 212 W ALONDRA BLVD NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE COMPTON, CA 90220 (UCC Sec. 6105) The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL FURNITURES, FIXTURES AND EQUIP- Escrow No. 20-1282-GL MENT, GOODWILL, INVENTORY, LEASE, AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS and are NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: TRUC HOANG NGUYEN NGUYEN, 18300 GRIDLEY RD., #D2, ARTESIA, CA 90701 located at: 14216 BELLFLOWER BLVD., BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 Doing Business as: KUNF FU TEA - ARTESIA The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: LUCKY TEAM ESCROW, INC., All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: 13305 BROOKHURST STREET GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843 and the anticipated sale date is The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: JANUARY 12, 2021 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: JEONGKWON SEO AND YEOSOOK CHOI, 8108 CAMBRIA CIRCLE, STANTON, CA The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. 90680 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURES, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, LEASE- [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] The name HOLD IMPROVEMENTS, LEASEHOLD INTERESTS, ALL TRANSFERABLE PERMITS AND LICENSES, AND ALL INVENTORY OF and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: LUCKY TEAM ESCROW, 13305 STOCK IN TRADE and are located at: 18300 GRIDLEY RD., SUITE D2, ARTESIA, CA 90701-5440 BROOKHURST ST, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843 and the last date for filing claims shall be The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: ACE ESCROW, INC., 3030 W. 8TH ST., SUITE 408, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 JANUARY 11, 2021, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. and the anticipated sale date is DECEMBER 30, 2020 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. Dated: 12/14/2020 [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] BUYER: TRINH NGOC HUYNH The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is:ACE ESCROW, INC., 3030 W. 8TH ST., SUITE 408, LOS ANGELES, ORD-134409 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 12/18/20 CA 90005 and the last day for filing claims shall be DECEMBER 29, 2020 which is the business day before the sale date specified above. BUYER: JEONGKWON SEO AND YEOSOOK CHOI 125939 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 12.11.2020

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) RANDY PETERS BOLIVAR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: RANDY BOLIVAR VA- Escrow No. 13662D RONA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the seller(s) are: POLLO MEAL, INC., to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 305 E. BETTERAVIA ROAD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454 described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter Whose chief executive office is: 5400 E. OLYMPIC BLVD. SUITE 227, COMMERCE, CA 90022 is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written Doing Business as: EL POLLO LOCO #3738 (Type – FRANCHISE MEXICAN RESTAURANT) objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court date 1/4/20, Dept C, 10:30 A.M. Room 312. All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: UNITED LENORE II, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 14765 MAIN Published at LCCN 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/20. STREET, HESPERIA, CA 92345 The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL STOCK IN TRADE, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL and are located at: 305 E. BETTERAVIA ROAD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW, INC., 3838 WATT AVENUE, SUITE F-610 SACRA- MENTO, CA 95821-2665 and the anticipated sale date is DECEMBER 31, 2020 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. los cerritos [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may community Follow us! Follow us! be filed is: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW, INC., 3838 WATT AVENUE, SUITE F-610 SACRAMENTO, CA 95821-2665 and the last date for filing @cerritosnews cerritosnews claims by any creditor shall be DECEMBER 30, 2020, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. newspaper Dated: DECEMBER 7, 2020 UNITED LENORE II, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,, Buyer(s) 1266045-C COMMERCE COMMUNITY NEWS 12/11/2020 DECEMBER 18, 2020 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 15 December 10 from a city employee who expressed concerns about the health and 102 Year-Old Lakewood Residents Pays It Forward CERRITOS safety of staff working during the COVID Continued from page 1 crisis. COVID is a serious illness; I un- derstand and share the strong interest we have also been reports of positive tests at all take in keeping our families, friends the Library, the Corporate Yard and the and ourselves safe and healthy. Swim Center. Gallucci indicated that they had tak- “Despite what seems to be a steady en all safety guidelines and precautions increase in positive tests throughout City given out by public health and set up a facilities over the last 14 days, the Mayor COVID committee which is comprised of [Naresh Solanki] refuses to close City Cerritos employees from various depart- Hall to the public or reinstate telecom- ments citywide, and the City Attorney to muting for eligible City employees. develop measures for employees safety. “This puts both City employees and Gallucci went on to describe the residents at risk. Some of the people who COVID Exposure Control Plan that was tested positive are in public-interfacing distributed to all employees describing positions. I believe it is important for the the precautions and preventative mea- residents to know that if they come into sures taken by the city to protect their City Hall or encounter City employees health. at other facilities they may be exposing The city also has an Incident Report themselves to COVID.” Form that is completed upon notifica- LAKEWOOD RESIDENT Alleen Cooper has been a dedicated composer of letters to The anonymous letter stated, “as you tion of a suspected or confirmed case of our troops, penning 8,000-plus over many years, going back to World War II. may or may not know, two employees on COVID at a city facility. It is completed the first floor of City Hall have recently by the employee and their supervisor and tested positive for COVID; one employ- submitted to Human Resources for fol- For the seventh consecutive year, years)! She continues to be Lakewood’s ee in public works and one in finance. low up. Lakewood’s “Thank a Servicemember” superstar letter-writer. Currently six employees in the finance Gallucci stressed that PPE has been campaign invited residents, businesses and And while the majority of children have department are out of the office due to provided and germ shields have been put community groups to take a moment to been in distance-learning mode, several having symptoms and or possible expo- up were necessary. share their appreciation for U.S. service- participated in the campaign. “On behalf of sure. Also there have been employees in Still, the steps taken did not seem to members serving overseas. the Lakewood City Council, I want to give the parks and trees department that have be registering with the anonymous letter Each year, the city designs a special a a virtual high five of appreciation to the tested positive and others exposed. The writer who stated, “I believe it is impor- postcard for the effort, and this year’s children of Riley Elementary School, Boy city clerks office has employees off for tant for the residents to know that if they card contains the message “Though dis- Scout Troop 65, Camp Fire Tuhwaki Ahma the same reason. come into City Hall or encounter City tant, you’re still close to our hearts…from Group, Pony Time at Lakewood Equestrian “This is a very serious matter and employees at other facilities they may be Lakewood, California.” Center and Bethany Lutheran GEMS who many Cerritos employees feel like upper exposing themselves to COVID. I under- Several individuals and groups helped added nearly 200 to our total,” said Mayor management does not care for the well- stand that the City is in a difficult position significantly with this year’s efforts. Origi- Todd Rogers. being of their employees. As a courtesy but there are some basic steps they could nal Lakewood resident Alleen Cooper has Since the launch of Lakewood's 'Thank employees should be informed as to what take to reduce risk and they are unwill- been a dedicated composer of letters to a Servicemember' campaign in 2014, more is happening at their workplace and be ing to. I am concerned for the safety and our troops, penning 8,000-plus over many than 35,000 cards, letters and even hand- given assurance that matters are being health of myself, my fellow employees, years, going back to World War II. Even drawn pictures crafted by Lakewood resi- handled appropriately.” our families, and the residents of the City at 102, Alleen has remained steadfast in dents, businesses and community groups A letter obtained by HMG-CN from or anyone else who has business with the her commitment to correspondence with have been sent to U.S. military service- city manager Art Colucci stated, "the City.” servicemembers with an impressive 102 members stationed overseas during the City Council and I received a letter on letters this year (yes, one for each of her holidays. 16 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 DECEMBER 18, 2020