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La Mirada Councilman Andrew Sare- By Brian Hews ga has once again showed that he has no intention of arguing a questionable law- Last week, Hews Media Group-Com- suit filed against his own hometown City munity News was first to report that Pico newspaper, and that his Rivera City Manager Rene Bobadilla, only goal is to force La who had his contract extended less than Mirada Lamplighter a year ago on a 3-2 vote, would be forced Publisher Brian Hews to resign by three city councilmembers to spend money while that include disgraced El Rancho Unified needlessly clogging up teacher Gregory Salcido. the county’s crowded According to the sources, a lunch court system. meeting was held two weeks ago at Pico The latest evidence Rivera’s Dal Rae restaurant attended by made this even more Bobadilla, Assistant City Manager Ben LA MIRADA clear as Sarega did not Cardenas, Mayor Gustavo Camacho, Ar- COUNCILMAN attend a recent court The Irving Moskowitz Foundation donated $5,000 to the Sheriff's running team that will be ANDREW SAREGA menta and two “potential city vendors.” date, missing a hear- competing in the annual Baker to Vegas marathon. Foundation Consultant Sal Flores (far left) and During the meeting, Armenta report- See SAREGA page 11 Captain Jim McDonnell (center) are with the woman's running team at Sheriff's HQ. edly ordered Bobadilla to terminate the city’s contract with LEBA Inc., the long- time operators of the Pico Rivera Sports CERRITOS COLLEGE TO LAKEWOOD HS PARTICIPATES IN #ENOUGH Arena (Arena). Bobadilla evidently objected to the HOST FORUM ABOUT NORM termination because LEBA was not in vi- WALKOUT IN MEMORY OF SCHOOL SHOOTING olation of their contract, a 20-year agree- ment that expires in 2034. REEVES STORAGE LOT Armenta angrily stood up from the meeting and said, “if that is the way you Staff Report want it, then we will do something else.” The two vendors left with Armenta. Cerritos College will host its second Days later an emergency meeting was community forum to update residents on called to announce Bobadilla’s formal its efforts to change the Cerritos College termination with Armenta indicating that lot located at 166th Street and Studebaker Councilmen Bret Tecero and Salcido, Road. along with Armenta, would vote to ter- On September 18, the Cerritos City minate. Council approved the College's Temporary The statement that “the three were Use Permit (TUP) which authorizes the ready to terminate Bobadilla” was a bla- College to convert the property on 166th tant Brown Act violation that should get Street and Studebaker Road into an auto- the attention of Los Angeles County Dis- mobile storage facility. trict Attorney’s Public Integrity Division. The College Board passed a resolution The initial HMG-CN article caused Lakewood HS students with their poster during the #ENOUGH event at the school. The event was on September 6 to address issues raised by such an outrage in the City that it forced organized in memory of the Parkland, FL. school shooting and others that occurred in the U.S. Their residents and the City, including dust and the three Councilman to back off on the poster had twelve schools where mass shootings took place. Photo by Tammye McDuff. light mitigation, hours of operation, load- resignation and “wait” until the next ing of vehicles, security, and landscaping. Council meeting occurring tomorrow, The College continues to work closely By Tammye McDuff As the words of John Lennon’s song March 13. Now an HMG-CN investigation has with the City of Cerritos. ‘Imagine’ rang out across the Lakewood uncovered new information into the cir- The meeting will occur Monday, March On Wednesday, March 14th, stu- High School football field, hundreds cumstances surrounding the attempted 26, 2018, 5 p.m. The event will take place dents all over the United States left of Lakewood High School students, forced resignation, and what was discov- at the Cerritos College Science Building their classrooms for a National School signs in hand, joined with kids across ered will send shockwaves throughout S-201 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA Walkout to protest gun violence. the nation in protest and memory of w 90650. See LAKEWOOD page 6 See PICO RIVERA page 6 “Where the old fashioned neighborhood pharmacy meets the high tech pharmacy of tomorrow.” Pay Your Utilities Here! Edison, Gas, Frontier, WE MAKE FREE Suburban Water, Golden RX CREAMS FOR: LOCAL DELIVERY State Water, & more Fee may apply. • Diabetic Neuropathy • Psoriasis • Skin Disorders • Joint Nerve Pain • Hair Growth 13966 Valley View Ave. & Much More La Mirada, Ca 90638

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Pictured (l-r) Sravya Sankar, Cerritos Mayor pro tem Mark Pulido, Synapse Founder and Whitney Junior Karishma Muthukumar, Nikita Satish, and Fidella Wu. Pam and her husband Phil at the home. Pam began visiting the Artesia Christian Home when her own parents lived there about 10 years ago. By Brian Hews pating in this year’s Brain Awareness Week by designing its second neuroscience dis- Brain Awareness Week is in March and play at the Cerritos Library, volunteering Staff Report Board. is a global campaign to increase public at a local brain injury center and hosting Pam knows that an impact is being awareness of the progress and benefits of Sing-a-longs and a friendly face are activities for patients with Alzheimer’s dis- made in the lives of these seniors when brain research. Founded by the Dana Al- two of the many things Pam brings on her ease. she is able to make a visit. With most of liance for Brain Initiatives in 1996, Brain visits to the Artesia Christian Home. As a the residents being over 80 years of age, Cerritos-Synapse is a nonprofit orga- Awareness Week unites the efforts of uni- friendly visitor, Pam drops by the Artesia her visitations really offer her a sense of nization hoping to excite students about versities, hospitals, schools, advocacy Christian Home each week to sing hymns grounding in her own life. There is always neuroscience and beyond. The nonprofit groups, government agencies, service or- and have genuine conversation with the a sense of pride that Pam feels while vol- ganizations, professional associations and was founded by Karishma Muthukumar, a seniors who reside there. unteering, and she believes that anyone affiliates from around the world in a week- Pam began visiting the Artesia Chris- junior at Whitney High School, who was who gives their time, regardless of the long “celebration of the brain.” Members tian Home when her own parents lived one of the students who created a neurosci- amount, can see a difference being made of the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives ence exhibit in the past year to spread the there about 10 years ago, and continued are committed to advancing public aware- her visits after their death. not only in their life, but also in the life of knowledge on the topic. ness and education about the progress and As time passed, the habit of com- another. Pathways is lucky to have Pam on Recently Cerritos Mayor Pro Tem promise of brain research and partners ing each week to bring a piece of joy to our team! bring to the campaign their own unique Mark Pulido, on behalf of Mayor Grace these seniors became one of her passions. If you want to be a part of the Pathways perspectives and messages about the brain. Hu, and the members of the City Council In 2016 she became part of the Pathways team, check out the Pathways website at One of the organization they partner with proclaimed March 12-18, 2018 as Brain team of friendly visitors while her hus- pathwayshospice.org, or contact their of- is the Synapse Organization who is partici- Awareness Week in the City of Cerritos. band, Phil, became apart of the Pathways fice at 562-531-3031 for opportunities.

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the County’s homeless strategy, we are to create the Lower Los Angeles River Downey Mayors Corner requesting local agencies to develop their Revitalization Plan [the Plan], which own individualized Homeless Action describes opportunities for improving FIRST QUARTER RESULTS Plans. the environment and residents’ quality of These plans are intended to further life along the river. The Plan ensures that By Downey Mayor Sean Ashton integrate resources of nonprofit agen- the voices of the people are heard as the We advise businesses on cies; faith organizations; county and river is re-imagined and revitalized into how to avoid lawsuits. As Downey is state services; railroad and flood control an integral part of a healthy, equitable, We advocate on their behalf when coming to the close agencies; healthcare organizations; en- and sustainable community. To view lawsuits are unavoidable. of the first quarter for vironmental response organizations and the Plan and how it will possibly affect 2018, and the City local government services such as public Downey and its surrounding communi- has accomplished works, library, community services, ties go to lowerlariver.org many of its goals, police, fire and emergency medical agen- The “If I Were Mayor” Student cies. Contest is going strong. Students from 2698 Junipero Avenue, Suite 201A one of them being Signal Hill, California 90755 continued improve- The goals of the City of Downey Kindergarten to Twelfth grades who live P: (562) 246-5371 • F: (562) 285-9990 Homeless Plan are: or attend schools in the City of Downey Email: shaﬁ[email protected] Downey Mayor ments on infrastruc- • Development of an inventory of exist- are encouraged to submit their thoughts skarimlaw.com Sean Ashton ture. *Attorney Advertising The Brookshire *+2+2$041'100) ing government and non-governmental and ideas on how to make Downey better Avenue *+2+2$041'100)Pavement)013*(02(11+302 services place to live. Entries may be an essay, Rehabilitation Project was )013*(02(11+302recently)013*(02(11+302 • Identify service gaps and develop a artwork or a photograph. Winners will be completed incorporating new bike lanes.0..4/+37(62 plan to address the gaps recognized with an official city certifi- 0..4/+37(62• Enhance the efficacy of existing ser- cate by the Mayor and the City Council ALK/LAM Having bike lanes on the roads''# encourag , 0'-*- *-$$0 . RWALK/LAMIRA ''#,#&, , 0'-* ,!%,'-!$0'-*,', *-$$0vices . at a future City Council Meeting. NORWWA IRRAADA es people to use alternated transportation,#&, ,!%,'-!$0'-*,', NOR DA while providing an attractive,#&, +(!!,!'&+and ,!%,'-!$0'-*,', healthy • Educate , , /* staff+-(($! and community 0 members Nominations are open for the May- +(!!,!'&++(!!,!'&+ , , /*on , the, +-(($! resources /* +-(($! 0 available 0 or’s Downey DNA Award. This Award transport option as well as reducing0'-$++-*, traf- ,$$, !&'* fic and air pollution. 0'-$++-*,• Create,$$, a !&'*framework for any future recognizes individuals and businesses %,!'& !+ '**, & , , , Upcoming road projects%,!'& are: !+ Old '**, &policy , ,implementation , which through their actions have dem- %,+ 0'-* *)-!*%&,+ (- River School Road between%,+ Imperial%,+ 0'-* *)-!*%&,+ 0'-* *)-!*%&,+Our city’s (- and nation’s (- homeless onstrated extraordinary leadership and 8 8 $!+ *&&',$!+ *&&', $*+('&+!$'*problem $*+('&+!$'* is not an easy one to solve, but exceptional service in an effort to make Highway and Arnett Street; Lakewood&0!&'**,!&'*%,!'&, ,!+'& 1*!&+&/*+ $&11*!&+&/*+ $&1 Boulevard between Gallatin&0!&'**,!&'*%,!'&, Road&0!&'**,!&'*%,!'&, and this will ,!+'& assist in ,!+'&helping address some our community and world a better place. ,!&,!& !& , !& , '&of the , '&!+issues (*'' Downey , !+ !+ (*'' has in !+ providing Winners will receive special recognition '((*(!(!& 1-*&+1,*,*+ '((*(!(!& 1-*&+1,*,*+ Telegraph Avenue. These improvements,!& !& , '& , !+ (*'' !+ +! &+'**,0,services to the.*,!+* homeless population. at City Council meetings. !* '&!,!'&!& 1,*!(!& 10*'",,!& !* '&!,!'&!& 1,*!(!& 10*'",,!& are 6.9 miles of residential+! &+'**,0, streets+! &+'**,0, in the .*,!+* .*,!+* !* '&!,!'&!& 1,*!(!& 10*'",,!& I have also had the pleasure of serv- I would like to invite everyone to #,,!& 1,*',&*+1!+('+$+#,,!& 1,*',&*+1!+('+$+ first three months of 2018. #,,!& 1,*',&*+1!+('+$+ Earlier this year City Council ap- ing on the Lower LA River Working join us for the State of the City as we , , %'$!& 1 #$'/+,!& (!* %'$!& 1 #$'/+,!& (!* proved a $50,000 grant from Measure,'(*!&,+!+,'(*!&,+!+ H Group. highlight the goals and accomplishments 11661 +1(230/(-5'016%-, Firestone Blvd. Norwalk to develop a Downey Homeless Action Many residents don’t realize that of the past year and shares our vision +1(230/(-5'016%-, ,, '&,*,'*!&+ ,, '&,*,'*!&+ we have an actual river running right for the future. The luncheon will be held ,, '&,*,'*!&+ Plan. 24 HOUR SERVICE ,'(*!&,/!,through middle, of the City of Los Ange- Monday, March 26, 2018 at noon at the ! " In November 2016, the voters ap-,'(*!&,/!, , ! " proved a ten- year, quarter-cent!&!, sales les. & +Due to lack of funding, the river has newly renovated Rio Hondo Golf Club. 863-5717863-5717 !&!,been neglected & + for many years. Under For more information and to RSVP (562)863-5717 868-7777 tax measure to provide funding for !&!, & + 868-7777 California State Assembly Bill 530, please contact the Downey Chamber of $ 868-7777 homelessness prevention services and 20 o with this ad! coordinated care and housing. As part of cities and advocates banded together Commerce at 562-923- 2191. .*,!+*+! &,-* .*,!+*+! &,-* ! ! SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NORWALK ! 2018 EDUCATION AWARD BANQUET Soroptimist International of Norwalk The Family HOPE Program serves will honor six women at the 2018 Edu- pregnant and postpartum women and 2%-(2&(11+302/(62/(3cation Awards Banquet at the Norwalk their babies/toddlers under 3 years. 2%-(2&(11+302/(62/(3#Doubletree Hotel, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Soroptimist is a global volunteer or- Norwalk,# CA 90650 on Saturday, April ganization that improves the lives of 28, #2018 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. women and girls. Soroptimist’s main Tickets to the luncheon are $30, avail- program, Live Your Dream Education able for purchase from members or via and Training Awards for Women, has dis- credit card at www.sinorwalk.org. bursed over $30 million to almost 20,000 Call Amanda Secola at 949-795-2776 women since 1972. Its newest program, for information. Dream It, Be It, targets girls in secondary A diaper drive will take place dur- school who face obstacles to their future ing the “Once Upon a Dream Education success. Soroptimist also powers LiveY- Awards Banquet” on April 28th. ourDream.org, its online community that Donated diapers of all sizes will provides on- and offline opportunities for be distributed to L.A. CADA’s Family volunteer action benefiting women and HOPE Program in Santa Fe Springs. girls. MARCH 16, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 5 STRONG LEADERSHIP CUSTOM STEEL NEEDED NOW SAYS HANDRAILS SENATOR RICARDO LARA Protection from falls! • Porches By Larry Caballero • Stairs On Politics • Wheelchair Ramps A month after proposing a single-payer healthcare system for California, State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) announced ADA he was running for state insurance com- COMPLIANCE missioner in 2018. Since then, he has traveled up and down the state seeking support including FABRICATION • INSTALLATION No job too small! the endorsement from the Hubert Hum- Senior discounts available! phrey Democratic Club (HHHDC) at its State Senator Ricardo Lara receives endorsement from the Hubert Humphrey Democratic Club for February General Meeting. RAY 562-640 4324 California Insurance Commissioner at its February General Meeting. Photo by Lou Delgado. [email protected] Lara said strong leadership is needed now at a time when President Trump is seeking to repeal the Affordable Care Act. “It makes no sense to discriminate fornia voters by 70 per cent supported a "I'm running to be California's next against immigrants,” said Lara. change from the hateful policies of Pete state insurance commissioner because I He has also pressed for coverage for Wilson that stressed the teaching of only Catherine believe at my core that California needs adult immigrants willing to pay for their English.” a strong defender, and a counterpuncher, insurance. He is also proud of recent achieve- Grant Wieder who will stand up to fight our bullying “My mother would always say that we ments made in the state legislature that President, Donald Trump, and his increas- should not make fun of someone else’s include environmental protection and in- ingly reckless federal government on is- accent, to respect immigrants no matter come parity. “Without a doubt, we are the Attorney & sues from healthcare access to economic where they come from, and to support the most deliberative body in the country. Our Mediator security and more. That’s important now core values that tell us who we are.” residents should expect nothing less from Lara was clear that the state would not the richest and most powerful state in the more than ever,” said Lara. Probate, support any company that works on build- union.” “Let us not have one election define ing a wall. “Any company that agrees to Lara is willing to work with anybody Wills & Trusts who we are as Americans. Let us be rebels do that, will get no business from us,” said “who is willing to come to the table, but Conservatorship, and fight for the American Dream.” Lara. my allegiance will always be first and fore- In addition to proposing a single-payer Guardianship, He is proud of the passage of Proposi- most to the consumers, the patients, our system for the state, Lara, who is the son Dispute tion 58 that again will allow bilingual edu- working families, and our most vulnerable of immigrants, won approval for legisla- cation in our public schools. communities in our Golden State.” Mediation tion that provides healthcare coverage for “Most countries in the world think it’s So far California Teachers Association, children who are in the state illegally. an asset for their residents to speak multi several other unions, local elected officials, 562- Lara reported to the HHHDC that now languages. Some children speak three or and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris have en- more than 250,000 children have access to 404-4039 four languages, so I was happy when Cali- dorsed Lara for insurance commissioner. healthcare. ABCUSD'S DR. MARY SIEU FINALIST FOR NATIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR Your Own Staff Report ABC Unified School District, Cerritos, “VALIC is proud to support causes that Little Slice California; David Schuler, Township engage and empower our nation’s youth, Dr. Mary Sieu has blazed a trail as the High School District 214, Arlington and we are pleased to serve as a sponsor first female and first Asian Superinten- Heights, Illinois; and Mike Winstead, of a program that showcases the leader- of Heaven dent of the ABC Unified School District Maryville City Schools, Maryville, Ten- ship of our public school districts.” Now offering (ABCUSD), located in nessee. Dr. Mary Sieu, along with the other Cremation Niches. Cerritos, California. “The superintendents we are honoring finalists for National Superintendent of She is continu- represent the face of public education,” the Year met with the national education Artesia Cemetery District ing her trend by be- said Daniel A. Domenech, executive di- community during a press conference on grave sites available. ing named an Ameri- rector, AASA. “This program celebrates Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at the National can Association of the accomplishments by the education Press Club (Zenger Room) in Washing- $2,000 and up. School Administrators thought leaders we’re honoring. We also ton, D.C. (AASA) finalist for celebrate the tremendous strides public In order to be recognized as a The Na- Payment plans The National Superin- education is making in our communities. tional Superintendent of the Year finalist, tendent of the Year. available on Dr. Mary Sieu We are grateful to VALIC and First Stu- Dr. Sieu’s applications were measured Superintendent - ABCUSD Her vision of, “De- dent for supporting our program.” using the following criteria: preneeds. mographics do not de- According to Dennis R. Maple, presi- Leadership for learning – creativity termine destination,” has become a real- dent of First Student, “The four superin- in successfully meeting the needs of stu- Call 562-865-6300 ity for many students in ABCUSD and is tendents we are recognizing epitomize dents in the school system. now earning national attention. the critical value of public education in Communication – strength in both Dr. Sieu personally understands the our communities and our country. Edu- personal and organizational communica- demographic challenges that are faced cating young people is not just a job, it’s tion. when climbing the mountains of life; and a mission. On behalf of the five million HEWS MEDIA GROUP Professionalism – constant improve- discovered at an early age that school was passengers we transport to and from HEWS MEDIA GROUP a safe haven for her as a young girl. ment of administrative knowledge and 1-800-901-7211 • Email: [email protected] school every day, we congratulate the fi- Phone 562.407.3873 • loscerritosnews.net Dr. Sieu and her family emigrated nalists for the National Superintendent of skills, while providing professional de- P.O. Box 788 •Artesia CA., 90701 from mainland China, did not speak Eng- velopment opportunities and motivation 13079 E Artesia B-108 • Cerritos Ca 90703 the Year®. 16700 Valley View Ave, Suite 300 lish, and lived in the back of the laundry We are honored to partner with AASA to others on the education team. La Mirada, CA., 90638 service where her family worked. Community involvement – active in a program that has a profound impact STAFF WRITERS However, this young girl with a te- on the lives of students, teachers and participation in local community activi- TAMMYE MCDUFF nacious spirit would dedicate her life to ties and an understanding of regional, na- LOREN KOPFF school district administrators throughout LARRY CABALLERO making a difference in the lives of others North America.” tional and international issues. GLEN CREASON and helping them to understand that any- EDITOR & PUBLISHER “For more than 60 years, VALIC has A $10,000 college scholarship will BRIAN HEWS thing is possible. been committed to our nation’s educators be presented in the name of the National Now, as Dr. Sieu steps on the national Los Cerritos Community News and La Mirada Lamplighter is and the important work they do to expand Superintendent of the Year® to a student published weekly and delivered to Artesia, Cerritos and surrounding stage, she has br ought national attention communities. Los Cerritos Community News has been established the minds of the students they serve. We in the high school from which the super- as a newspaper of general circulation in Los Angeles County. Based to the ABCUSD as a finalist for The Na- on this legal status we are eligible to publish Legal Notices and salute the finalists for our next National intendent graduated, or the school now Fictitious Business Name Statements. Published and copyrighted by tional Superintendent of the Year. Superintendent of the Year®, each ac- serving the same area. Eastern County Newspaper Group, Inc. Reproduction in whole or The four finalists for the National part of any material in the Community News without permission of complished leaders in their school dis- For more information about the pro- the publisher is prohibited. ©2012 Superintendent of the Year® are: Wen- tricts, communities and states,” said gram, contact Jennifer Rooney, AASA dy Robinson, Fort Wayne Community Robert Scheinerman, president, group assistant director, meetings, at jrooney@ Schools, Ft Wayne, Indiana; Mary Sieu, retirement, VALIC, a division of AIG. aasa.org. 6 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 16, 2018 Lakewood High School Co-Principal ing. Mario Jimenez stated “The students HMG-CN attempted to contact Rodri- LAKEWOOD actually put their heads together and PICO RIVERA guez, Ortiz, and Leon, but those efforts Continued from page 1 wanted to do something in memory of Continued from page 1 were unsuccessful. the Parkland shooting last month and to Good Government Activist Mike Al- those that were needlessly killed in the the City and could once again stop the varado told HMG-CN, “it appears that Parkland shooting. make a statement about violence in our actions of Armenta, Tecero, and Salcido. Armenta clearly crossed the line and may Exactly one month after 17 people schools. It is important for students to Several sources have come forward understand their rights in a structured have committed at least two felonies. were killed at Marjory Stoneman Doug- to HMG-CN describing a torrid romance Threatening to fire an employee who is and meaningful way. The student orga- las High School in Parkland, survivors and an alleged scheme to take over the under contract with a city for refusing to nizers were amazing. They wanted to of the massacre joined tens of thousands lucrative Arena contract with different aid and abet in the commission of a po- of students across the U.S. by walking do something that makes an impact on vendors and a new City contract. tentially illegal act is a form of extortion. out of school. the student body, knowing that they can Sources inside City Hall have con- Furthermore, Armenta suggesting and lit- The National School Walkout was be agents of change. We hope the best firmed a romantic relationship between erally demanding that cause or evidence organized by Empower, a coalition of thing that can come of this event is for Councilman Armenta and a former em- be fabricated to warrant LEBA’s contract teen activists from all over the coun- our students to have a better understand- ployee at the Arena. The woman, Julia to be terminated is also likely illegal. try. You may have actually heard of ing and be aware of the society we are Rodriquez, age 50, is reportedly in the Finally, demanding that city staff forgo Empower before — it's the Women's United States on a work visa. leaving them.” a properly conducted and independent March's youth organization. "We Rodriguez recently resigned from the It seems that this horrific circum- vetting process to award such a large and believe, as youth, it is imperative we Arena because her work hours had been complicated government contract in or- have spaces where our voices are being stance has turned into a positive move- severely cut. ment. Schools hold drills for fires, they der to favor one entity is also problematic heard. We DON’T need adults speaking On her way out, Rodriguez reportedly and downright irresponsible.” drill for earthquakes and now schools on our behalf," Empower says. taunted the operators saying that her and Long-time Pico Rivera resident John across the nation are holding drills The Lakewood Lancers event was Armenta, whom she called The Mayor, Albitre told HMG-CN, “if Councilmen organized by the ASB team, as one of for lockdown situations in the case of “would be taking control of the Arena Greg Salcido and Brent Tecero knowing- the members stated, an active shooter on campus. More- and leaving them out on the street.” ly joined in the firing or forced resigna- “We will be held accountable for over students are being educated and Before and after Rodriguez left, she tion of Bobadilla, could that be construed our future. In honor of the Parkland are becoming more aware if a fellow was seen quite often at City Hall with Ar- as an extension of possible crimes being victims we organized a walkout. We student is distraught or showing signs of menta, the two holding closed door meet- perpetrated by Armenta?” recognize that safe schools must be a potential harm to others. ings with staff. The City Council’s next regularly priority. We wanted to give everyone a An apparently emboldened Ro- One of the ASB organizers, a scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March safe space where they could advocate driquez, along with her daughter Dyana, Lakewood High senior said, “We are 13th. According to Councilman Bob for this.” another former Sports Arena employee, Archuleta, the Bobadilla resignation item Each Parkland victim was com- here today to bring awareness of school subsequently approached two individuals violence and for students not to feel will be on the agenda, at the request of memorated by the reading of their name to be partners in their efforts to seize con- Armenta, Salcido and Tecero. fearful. Our ultimate goal is to unify the and the ringing of the bell while TAPS trol of the Arena contract. An angry Archuleta has made his in- school and that we speak as one voice echoed in the background. Two stations Later the two individuals attended the tentions clear saying, “I personally am were located on the football field where about school safety.” Dal Rae lunch, watching Armenta de- appalled this would even be on the table. students could write a letter to their The National School Walkout is the mand that Bobadilla find cause to termi- I ask how many more Sheriff Deputies representative or compose heart felt latest protest in a string of demonstra- nate LEBA’s Arena contract and immedi- could we put on the streets keeping our letters to the victims’ families and Park- tions, along with March 24th's March ately assign the contact to them. community safe with the funds being land survivors. Across the campus were for Our Lives and April 20th's National HMG-CN has identified the two ven- needlessly squandered by the removal of little yellow sticky notes with names of School Walkout, designed to highlight dors as Xavier Ortiz and Eduardo Leon, our City Manager?” both of whom have promoted events at students that have been killed in school the prevalence of gun violence and its Archueta also told HMG-CN that, to shootings since the beginning of 2018. the Arena in the past. effects. his knowledge, LEBA has performed and Ortiz is the registered owner of Think fulfilled their duties at the nearly 40-year- X Enterprises, Inc., Leon owns a promo- old Arena without incident or concern to tion company called Eventos. It is un- the city. Archuleta cites the relationship known if they knew Armenta would go the city has with the operators as “out- as far as he did during the Dal Rae meet- standing.”

LA MIRADA'S ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

Staff Report 10:15 a.m. and continue throughout the morning for children ages 10 and under. The city of La Mirada invites resi- The La Mirada Kiwanis Club will be dents to hop in for the annual fun-filled serving a pancake breakfast throughout Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 the event, as well as hosting the annual from 9 to 11 a.m. at La Mirada Regional Duck Debry at Splash!, which raises Park. funds to support community causes. The free event provides a perfect day of fun for the whole family. The La Mirada Regional Park is Participants can enjoy crafts, games, located at 13701 Adelfa Drive. music, and photos with the Easter For additional information, contact Bunny. the Community Services Department at Easter Egg hunts promptly begin at (562) 943-7277.

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loscerritosnews.net/obituaries lmlamplighter.com/obituaries MARCH 16, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 7 SEARCH WARRANT : HUNTINGTON BEACH PD CERRITOS SHERIFF’S STATION IS SAFE ZONE RAIDS KNOWN DRUG HOUSE IN CERRITOS FOR ONLINE TRANSACTION EXCHANGES Staff Report around and video surveillance cameras, such as the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station The Cerritos Sheriff’s Station lobby lobby or parking lot. Don’t meet in an and parking lot are available as safe loca- area that’s unfamiliar or uncomfortable tions for buyers and sellers to meet to to you. If the other party is not willing to complete online transactions. meet you in a place you feel safe, don’t The Cerritos Sheriff’s Station lobby is meet. open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • When purchasing items, inspect them While online buying and selling can for accuracy and be sure you’re getting be easy and convenient, the practices also what you want. It’s okay to change your come with risks. mind and not purchase the item(s). Allowing a stranger to come • If a deal seems too good to be to your home or other loca- true, it usually is. There are tion to pay for and pick-up a lot of stolen items sold an item can be a threat to online. Drug users may your safety. sell things at extreme- When meeting ly discounted prices people to buy or sell just so they can get items, heed the fol- money for a fast lowing tips: high. Contact the • Meet at a reasonable Cerritos Sheriff’s Sta- S.W.A.T. Team from Huntington Beach PD in front of the house on the 19000 block of Pires. Accord- time of day, preferably tion at (562) 860-0044 during daylight. if you think something is ing to HBPD, they served a narcotics search warrant to get inside the house. • Don’t meet alone or with stolen. children present. Have some- • Be careful with your Huntington Beach police executed a to a man screaming. I come out and this one accompany you. money. Don’t open your wallet and search warrant as the lead agency in Cer- guy was running from cops. They ended • Don’t hand over the item until you have pull money out in front of the seller. the cash in hand. Have the exact amount agreed upon in a ritos this past Monday. The warrant was up tazing him." served on a house on the 19000 block of • Avoid meeting at your home. If the item specific pocket. The resident went on, "there is sev- Pires and Bigelow. is too large to transport easily, consider • If paying online, use credit cards or eral Seniors who live around this house A resident who did not want to be placing it in the garage or on the porch/ secure payment services instead of debit identified told HMG-CN, " it is unfor- and if I can hear the screaming, I can’t entry way. Arrange a meeting in a public cards. p lace first (and bring a friend) to see • When making online purchases in tunate what's going on over there. A few imagine what they hear, there has been a proof of identity. If you’re comfortable, public, use your mobile phone network months ago I got woke up at midnight lot of odd stuff going on over there." allow the person to follow you home. instead of WiFi. If the buyer has brought someone, keep The Cerritos Sheriff’s Station is lo- them together in your presence. The less cated at 18135 Bloomfield Avenue, next burglary was reported on the 15600 they see or have access to your home and to City Hall. WHERE IS THE CERRITOS block of Imperial Hwy. The exact personal belongings, the better. The phone number is (562) 860-0044. loss is yet to be determined. • If you agree to meet at a neutral loca- For more crime prevention and safety CRIME SUMMARY? Vehicle Burglary tion, consider a well-lit area with people tips, visit safercerritos.com. Two burglaries were reported on the Many HMG-CN readers have called 13300 block of Beach Blvd. A wallet and and emailed asking what happened to the cash were stolen. Cerritos Crime Summary. A late night window smash burglary City management and the Cerri- was reported on the 14400 block of San tos Sheriff's recently re-formatted their Esteban Dr. weekly report adding more information Pet grooming tools were reported to the report. stolen during a burglary on the 12700 The summary now identifies Report- block of Oxford Dr. ing Districts and other categories and is presented in table form. A daytime window smash burglary Unfortunately, the new report is not a was reported on the 13900 block of Es- good fit for newspaper format. tero Rd. HMG-CN is in contact with the City Two late night burglaries were re- in an attempt to keep the new informa- ported on the 15700 block of Escalona tion on the crime summary yet provide Rd. The exact loss is yet to be deter- the report for newspaper format. mined. Stay tuned to this spot for future de- Grand Theft velopments. Rims and tires were stolen from a vehicle on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy. La Mirada Crime Summary An undetermined amount of items Mar. 05- Mar. 11, 2018 were reported stolen on the 13800 block Notable Arrests The La Mirada detectives positively of Biola Ave. identified a suspect connected to five A cell phone was reported stolen on separate incidents of grand theft. The the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. suspect has since been arrested. Copper plumbing was stolen on the A suspect was arrested for drunk 15100 block of La Mirada Blvd. driving near the intersection of Imperial Grand Theft Vehicle Hwy. and La Mirada Blvd. A sedan was reported stolen on the Seven suspects were arrested 13900 block of El Moro Ave. throughout La Mirada for various war- A sedan was reported stolen on rants and narcotics violations. the15200 block of Barnwall St. Residential Burglary A sedan was reported stolen on the A burglary was reported on the 13800 12600 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. block of Biola Ave. The exact loss is yet Two commercial trucks were report- to be determined. ed stolen on the 14355 block of Heron An attempt burglary was reported on Ave. the 14100 block of Visions Dr. Other Structure Burglary A motorcycle was reported stolen on A storage shed was broken into the 15200 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. sometime overnight on the 15700 block Two stolen sedans were recovered of Rosecrans Ave. Several power tools on the 15500 block of Dalmatian Ave. were reported stolen. A stolen sedan was recovered on the An early morning window smash 15000 block of Imperial Hwy. 8 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 16, 2018 As the only elected official in a field of JAY CHEN JOINS OTHER mostly first-time candidates — including three who didn’t live in the District when they entered the contest — Chen’s experi- CANDIDATES FOR ence in the District is important. Congresswoman Judy Chu attended ROYCE'S SEAT Chen’s 40th Birthday Celebration & Kick- off Fundraiser Mar. 2 in Rowland Heights By Larry Caballero to say, “It’s not often when a Congressio- On Politics nal seat opens up, but now that it has, we need the right person, and that person is Since several Democratic and Republi- Jay Chen.” can candidates had announced last summer Chu announced her support of Chen their intention to unseat Republican Con- because “he knows this District inside and gressman Ed Royce, they have held dozens out.” of meetings and fundraisers to reach out to Chen has lived in Hacienda Heights for the voters. most of three decades and has developed Then Jay Chen entered the race. a particularly strong base in the north part Two days after Royce’s Jan. 8 an- of the District that includes the Orange-Los nouncement that he would not seek reelec- Angeles-San Bernardino county lines. He tion, Democrat Chen declared his candi- was on the Hacienda La Puente Unified dacy and immediately began attracting lots School District Board from 2007 to 2015. of supporters. He currently serves as a trustee to the Mt. Congressional candidate Jay Chen thanks Congresswoman Judy Chu for her endorsement at his 40th Birthday Gala Mar. 2 in Rowland Heights. Photo by Lou Delgado

San Antonio College Board. pand access to college by making commu- Chu also thinks it is important that nity college free, guarantee women equal Chen has small business experience, as an pay for equal work and protect Social Se- owner of a real estate investment and man- curity and Medicare from future cuts. agement business, and his military back- The District is 30 percent Asian/Pacific ground as a Navy reservist. Islander and 33 percent Latino, and Chen “One in three jobs is created by small sees ethnic voters as holding the key to vic- businesses, and we need in Congress tory. someone who understands the military. “Democrats are only going to win if we And as always—diversity is important, and can attract people who usually don’t vote,” Chen can reach out to the District since he he said. speaks three languages: English, Chinese At Mt. San Antonio College he has and Spanish.” served as a fiscal watchdog, overseeing a Chu concluded, “ I support Jay Chen historic expansion and upgrade of the larg- wholeheartedly, and I can’t wait to see vic- est single-campus community college in tory in November.” California. Recently Mt. SAC was selected Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice to host the 2020 Olympic Trials for track Hahn and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk- and field, and was given a full seven-year Silva, along with numerous local leaders academic accreditation. and officials, have also endorsed Chen. In his race against Royce, the power- He ran for Royce’s seat in 2012, but ful chairman of the House Foreign Affairs was unable to unseat the incumbent. He Committee, Chen was outspent 5 to 1 but thinks the time is right in 2018. was victorious in Los Angeles County and “It was a blessing in disguise,” said set a record for most votes ever won against Chen, “because it gave me an opportunity the 20-year incumbent. to get to know the District. Now, under the A lifelong Democrat, Chen has earned current Administration in Washington, we the party’s endorsement for all four of his are shifting away from democracy. We races, and has been a county or state del- should be standing up for democracy, but egate each year since 2008. In 2011 he was we’re not, and the problem starts from the selected as the Democrat of the Year for the top.” 57th Assembly District. He wants to ensure every American has The primary will be held on June 5. access to quality healthcare, assist local The top two finishers, regardless of party, businesses grow and create new jobs, ex- will face off in November. 'NO TO RECALL!' SHOUT NEWMAN SUPPORTERS

Hundreds of supporters of embattled State Senator Josh Newman, including Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin De Leon, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva and shown (l-r) Senators Steven Bradford, Toni Atkins and Newman, attended a No on Recall Rally in Fullerton Mar. 3 to voice their opposition to recalling the popular Senator. He had the misfortune to be one of the state legislators who voted for a gas tax to raise needed revenue to begin rebuilding the state’s infrastructure. Since Newman barely won the seat in a District that had remained a GOP stronghold for many decades, Republicans are using the vote as an incentive to get voters out for the June primary to recall him. “They’re not going to get away with it!” shouted De Leon. “We need Josh Newman in Sacramento to fight for all of the residents in his District who want affordable health care and good paying jobs.” Caption by Larry Caballero, photo by Lou Delgado MARCH 16, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 9 FEDDE MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORED BY SPEAKER RENDON ON ASSEMBLY FLOOR

Fedde MS in Hawaiian Gardens was honored by Speaker of the House Anthony Rendon on the Assembly Floor on March 1 as a Redesignated 2018 Schools to Watch. Fedde MS was also honored by the California League of Schools Alliance as well as the California League of Middle Schools later that week. Pictured (l-r) ABC Board Member Chris Apodaca, Fedde MS teacher Melissa Obando, President of the Board Soo Yoo, Rendon, Fedde MS Principal Ricardo Lois, Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu, and Fedde MS teacher Hector Lechuga. 10 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 16, 2018 2017-2018 HMG-CN WINTER ALL-AREA TEAMS CERRITOS BASKETBALL TEAMS LEAVE SUBURBAN LEAGUE WITH SEASONS TO REMEMBER By Loren Kopff The senior forward led Artesia with 30 @LorenKopff on Twitter goals, 18 of which came in Suburban League action. The 30 goals are believed If the Cerritos High boys and to be a school record for a single season, girls basketball teams wanted to HEWSMEDIAGROUP eclipsing the mark of 26 set by Alejandro exit their final season as Suburban Martinez during the 2011-2012 season. League members, they certainly left an Razo scored a season-high four goals at impression. While the boys didn’t win Cerritos High on Jan. 26 and had four a league title, they were on the heels of other hat tricks. league champion Mayfair High until the last game of the season. For the girls, it was a season for the ages with a league COACH OF THE YEAR: After crown, a five-loss campaign and a well- going 13-12 last season and not making experienced squad that should make the playoffs, Artesia had one of its best them among the favorites to win the seasons as head coach Octavio Marquez 605 League’s first crown. On the soccer guided the Pioneers to a 19-8-1 mark and field, the Artesia High boys soccer team a second place finish in the Suburban was the dominant one in the area while League. The 19 wins are the most since the Valley Christian High girls soccer the Pioneers won 22 games during the team had a defense capable of winning 2012-2013 season and the second place back to back California Interscholastic finish, albeit a tie with Norwalk High, Federation-Southern Section divisional the 30-point mark two other times while Kiana Sanchez (Whitney) is his third. His girls soccer teams came championships, but couldn’t make it scoring at least 25 points four other in second place twice (2010-2011 and there again. Here are the members of 2012-2013). times. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Some the 2017-2018 HMG-Community News of the future of Cerritos basketball Winter All-Area Teams. CO-HEAD COACHES OF THE figures to land in the hands of Minh-Thy GIRLS SOCCER YEAR: This was one of the finest Vo. The sophomore, in her first season BOYS BASKETBALL seasons Cerritos has had and co-head on varsity, surprised many by leading coaches Jonathan Watanabe and Kevin the Lady Dons with 295 points this past FIRST TEAM Enomoto had a lot to say about it. The season, averaging just over 10 points GK-Cassidy Samuelson (Valley FIRST TEAM Dons, playing in their final season as a game. Vo, who wasn’t a starter until Christian) Destin Flucas (Cerritos) Suburban League members, went 20-8 midway through the Suburban League F-Janna Dunk (Valley Christian) Heder Gladden (Artesia) and won seven of their first eight league season, scored a career-high 25 points F-Kavitha George (Cerritos) Dorian Harris (Cerritos) games to stay in the hunt for a league against Norwalk High on Jan. 17 and F-Julia Sainz (Valley Christian) Jaren Johnson (Gahr) crown. The 20 victories were the most in since then, scored at least 10 points in M-Megan Bouma (Valley Christian) Julio Martinez (Valley Christian) over 20 seasons and Cerritos, aided by seven of the last 10 games of the season. M-Lauren Castillo (Valley Christian) SECOND TEAM a senior-loaded squad, won seven more M-Brittany Llanes (Artesia) Heaven Flores (Whitney) games and lost seven fewer games than COACH OF THE YEAR: It was M-Kassidy Valtiera (Cerritos) Roman Hernandez (Artesia) the previous season. only a matter of time before Cerritos D-Marysa Garner (Valley Christian) Christopher Herrera (Norwalk) won an outright league championship D-Iris Lee (Cerritos) Jyvontte Moore (Cerritos) without a loss. That’s what head coach D-Caity Wind (Valley Christian) Peter Punsalan (John Glenn) GIRLS BASKETBALL Marcus Chinen did, becoming the first SECOND TEAM THIRD TEAM Cerritos coach to go 12-0 in league GK-Shelby Dykes (Cerritos) Vincent Biscoe (Cerritos) FIRST TEAM competition since Ann Dena Sjoredsma F-Michelle Abarca (Artesia) Adi Jahic (Whitney) Calla Anderson (Valley Christian) accomplished the feat in 1998, the last F-Erika Rizal (Cerritos) Jarrel King (Gahr) Naomi Ellis (Gahr) season that the Lady Dons were in the F-Tyra Wiley (Cerritos) Trevor LaParl (Valley Christian) Lindsay Fujihiro (Cerritos) Mission Valley League. Chinen guided M-Marisa Couto (Cerritos) Justin Schultheis (Norwalk) Christine Hamakawa (Whitney) Cerritos to a 24-5 mark and a trip to the M-Kimberly Flores (Artesia) HONORABLE MENTION Minh-Thy Vo (Cerritos) California Interscholastic Federation- M-Hannah Lara (Valley Christian) Jonan Baladjay (Whitney) SECOND TEAM Southern Section 3A quarterfinals. At M-Celeste Rodriguez (Artesia) Jacob Green (Valley Christian) Angie Aldana (Norwalk) one point, Cerritos won 17 straight D-Carli Domino (Valley Christian) Pablo Juarez (Norwalk) Tracey Nakamura (Cerritos) games and of the five losses, three came D-Sylvia Garcia (Norwalk) Reginald Reamer (Artesia) Dezirae Smith (Gahr) by eight points or fewer. D-Asha George (Cerritos) Seth Shaw (Gahr) Bjanka Torres (Norwalk) PLAYERS TO LOOK Justine Wu (Whitney) BOYS SOCCER CO-PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: FOR IN 2018-2019 THIRD TEAM The future continues to go in the right Jeremiah Charles (Artesia) Clarissa Heredia (Gahr) direction if a pair of Valley Christian FIRST TEAM Leroy Gladden (Artesia) Dalilah Mendoza (John Glenn) sophomores continue to produce the GK-Kevin Guzman (Norwalk) Princeton Hoang (Artesia) Kamsi Okere (Cerritos) way they did this past season. Midfielder F-Alejandro Amador (Norwalk) Joshua Jennings (Artesia) Alyxe Tamaki (Cerritos) Megan Bouma owned the first half of the F-Martin Razo (Artesia) Carlos Patino DeAnda (Artesia) Cassidy Valle-Martinas (Artesia) season, scoring 15 of her team-high and Alexander Archer (Cerritos) F-Kurtis Vander Muelen (Valley HONORABLE MENTION area-high 17 goals in non-league action. Isaiah Knowles (Gahr) Destiny Goodloe (Norwalk) Christian) Janna Dunk, a forward, scored half of Justin Stephens (Gahr) Dominique Harrison (John Glenn) M-Jose Aguilar (Artesia) her 14 goals in Olympic League action Hatem Alawad (John Glenn) Julianna Lee (Whitney) M-Josh Akrofi (Valley Christian) and was tied for second in goals scored Chris Lujan (John Glenn) Jessica Tibayan (Artesia) M-Andrew Luna (Artesia) by an area player. Bouma scored a pair Armando Castellanos (Norwalk) Kalea Trias (Cerritos) M-Allen Perez (Norwalk) of goals four times and had a hat trick Christian Bozanic (Valley Christian) D-Romel Burgos (Artesia) PLAYERS TO LOOK at St. Anthony High on Dec. 13 while Nick Lamb (Valley Christian) D-Javier Gonzalez (Artesia) FOR IN 2018-2019 D-Andrew Lange (Valley Christian) Dunk scored two goals in three games. Joshua Chung (Whitney) Kathy Gonzalez (Artesia) Jeffrey Fernandez (Whitney) Mariah Jarnat (Artesia) SECOND TEAM Odalis Ramirez (Artesia) GK-Trevor Hayes (Valley Christian) COACH OF THE YEAR: PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Not Hannah Carroll (Cerritos) F-Christian Bolanos (Norwalk) Cerritos may not have had an earth- only is he a star on the gridiron as a Iris Lee (Cerritos) F-Chris Dupuy (Valley Christian) shattering record, but head coach Robert scrambling quarterback, but Artesia Kari Orr (Cerritos) F-Sammy Valle (Artesia) Adams can see nothing not better results High junior Heder Gladden continues to Kayla Miyake (Gahr) M-David Martinez (Norwalk) from the Lady Dons in their new league marvel his peers on the basketball court. Denise Cardenas (John Glenn) M-Sam Montoya (Valley Christian) next season. While Cerritos finished Gladden led the Pioneers with 510 points Paola Ramirez (John Glenn) M-Tin Trung Pham (Valley Christian) at 11-10-2, Adams coached the team and nearly averaged 20 points a game. Brianna Flores (Norwalk) M-Alejandro Romero (Artesia) to a third place finish in the Suburban He was equally as productive in league Annie Valele (Norwalk) D-Anthony Gonzalez (Norwalk) League, the highest finish since the as he was in non-league games, scoring McKenna Bushong (Valley Christian) D-Felipe Morales (Artesia) 2010-2011 campaign. Cerritos won at 255 points in both areas and his 255 Jordan Ebalo (Valley Christian) D-Brian Valente (Norwalk) least 10 games for the fourth straight league points were the most by any area Ariel Gordon (Valley Christian) season and Adams has gone from fifth player in league competition. Gladden Kira Smith (Valley Christian) PLAYER OF THE YEAR: With place to fourth and now third in his third scored a career-high 39 points against Janelle Ho (Whitney) Martin Razo, there was simply no season with the Lady Dons, who had five Bellflower High on Jan. 22 and reached Kim Hosada (Whitney) competition with the rest of the area. seniors on this past season’s team. 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That’s why she’s fell to North Torrance High 6-3 this past back Valley Christian High on Mar. 15 and there.” Tuesday to drop to 2-2. The Lady Pio- will visit Samueli Academy on Tuesday. By Loren Kopff Morinishi was ahead in the count 16 neers hoisted Paramount High on Mar. BASEBALL @LorenKopff on Twitter times and had an 0-2 count eight times. 15 and will face San Dimas High in the Artesia dropped all five games of the With runners on first and second and none first game of the Santa Fe Tournament on Newport Elks Tournament, scoring nine NEWPORT BEACH-For a program out in the bottom of the second inning, she Saturday. League play begins on Tuesday runs in the Orange County Division while coming off a 20-win season and a Subur- got Maxine McNerney to ground out back with a home game against Norwalk. Two giving up at least 10 runs in four of those ban League championship, the last thing to her before striking out the next two bat- days later, the Lady Pioneers will visit La games. Then the Pioneers fell to Calvary the Cerritos High softball team wanted to ters. In the next inning, she got Alexis Am- Mirada High. Chapel Downey High 16-3 this past Tues- do was get off to a slow start. Having been aro to ground into a double play and in the Gahr High began the season on a roll, day. Artesia will host Whitney today be- blanked in their first two games of the sea- fourth inning, again with two on and none winning its first three games by a combined fore visiting Glenn on Wednesday to begin son, the Lady Dons needed to get back on out, she got Kendall Kelly to pop-up fol- score of 11-1. But then the Lady Gladiators Suburban League action. track. lost three straight games before shutting lowed by a pair of groundouts. Morinishi Gahr split a doubleheader with Har- After shutting out Dana Hills High 3-0 out Capistrano Valley High 2-0 this past struck out eight batters and walked three. vard-Westlake last Saturday, losing the first on Mar. 6, Cerritos made it two in a row Wednesday in the third of four games in “Well, it’s definitely been tough, com- game 6-3 before getting the second one 4-2 with a 7-0 victory at Newport Harbor High ing back from an injury,” Ensey said. the Capistrano Valley Tournament. Gahr to improve to 4-3. The Gladiators will visit two days later behind a complete team ef- “She’s getting a little stronger each inning, would face JSerra High on Mar. 15 and El Toro High on Saturday before hosting fort. The Lady Dons racked up 13 hits with but there’s still a lot of pain there. We ex- will visit La Habra High on Tuesday. JSerra on Monday to wrap up play in the every starter getting at least one hit. pect big things from her in her senior year; After winning two straight games in Frank Lerner Division of the Newport Elks “It’s something we’ve been working nothing less. She’s a little bulldog, like I which it scored 38 runs, Glenn was swept Tournament. Gahr will also host St. John on,” said Cerritos head coach Kim Ensey. said last year. She fights in everything. If by Sultana High 17-0 and 19-2 last Satur- Bosco High on Wednesday. “We’ve been really consistent in the top it were up to her doctor, she would have day. Then, the Lady Eagles were pounded Glenn knocked off Troy High 8-5 last five or six of our lineup all year. So, we’ve stayed out a little longer. But she leads this by Valley Christian High 14-0 this past Friday to finish competition in the Costa really been working hard at the bottom half team very well.” Tuesday in a four and a half-inning game. of our lineup at producing runs. Between In the top of the fifth inning, senior Glenn was held to only two hits, which Mesa Division of the Newport Elks Tour- our small ball game and just simple base catcher Alyanna Hernandez singled and were leadoff doubles from junior shortstop nament. The Eagles (5-2) visit Downey hits, the girls have really been producing was replaced by sophomore courtesy run- Dalia Morones and sophomore left fielder High today and Santa Fe High on Monday at the bottom.” ner Daisy Martinez, who stole second and Anela Kramer. Glenn (2-4) has yet to play a before opening Suburban League action at Cerritos jumped all over the Sailors scored on a base hit from junior shortstop seven-inning game and will host Cantwell home against Mayfair High on Wednes- in the top of the first inning, scoring three Niki Ibarra. Also coming home on the play Sacred Heart of Mary High today. After day. runs on singles from sophomore center was Gibbs. In the next inning with one out, facing Cerritos, the Lady Eagles will host Norwalk lost a pair of tight games at fielder Essence Gibbs, senior pitcher Jenni- junior left fielder Elise Gibbs, freshman Bellflower High Thursday. Whittier last Saturday, 1-0 and 3-1 to even fer Morinishi, freshman designated player second baseman Lauren Lejano and Her- Norwalk, at 1-3, hasn’t played since its record at 3-3. The Lancers are sched- Samiya Jones and senior first baseman Ki- nandez all singled. Mar. 8 and will face Western Christian uled to host Valley Christian today in a St. ara Crockett-Pope. That was all the offense Cerritos is in the Torrance National High and Sylmar High in the Santa Fe Paul Tournament pool play game. Morinishi needed. While the Lady Dons Tournament through Saturday and had a Tournament on Saturday. Valley Christian went 1-3 in the Orange didn’t score again until the fifth, Morinishi pair of games on Mar. 15, the first against In V.C.’s win over Glenn junior cen- County Division of the Newport Elks Tour- was getting ahead in the count a lot while Basic High out of Henderson, NV. The ter fielder Katie Morewood went two for nament and was scheduled to play West- her defense was bailing her out of potential Lady Dons then begin their defense on two and drove in three runs and sopho- minster High last Saturday. The Crusaders scoring chances by Newport Harbor. what it hopes to be their last league crown more shortstop Kate Van Kampen went (3-3) visited St. Anthony High on Mar. 15 “It definitely was something we needed when they visit John Glenn High on Tues- two for four as the Lady Crusaders (2-2) and after facing Norwalk today, will open to do,” Ensey said. “We needed that spark, day and Norwalk High on Thursday. scored five runs in the bottom of the first Olympic League play at home against Vil- starting with Essence having a great at- “It’s a really great tournament; I’ve innings and six more in the third. V.C. vis- lage Christian High Tuesday. SELL YOUR STUFF FOR FREE! Got your attention? That’s right! You can sell your stuﬀ for free right here in the Community News. Get rid of that stuﬀ in your garage or closet and make money doing it! Maximum value to sell for each listing is $1,000.

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He didn’t elevate that ball one time could be the outcome of you not AWARENESS MONTH High baseball team would be standing enough and grounded into a double play. winning that game.” after the first few weeks of the regular That’s a pitcher’s dream right there.” Everyone in the lineup contributed for The La Mirada City Council pro- season had it not been for a 10-0 loss to But Vasquez settled down and retired 10 Cerritos with Aguinaga collecting three claimed March 2018 as American Red Segerstrom High in pool play action of the of the next 12 batters he faced, including a hits while Garcia, Manibusan and O’Neill Cross Awareness Month at the March 13 Newport Elks Tournament. But the Dons prefect fifth and sixth innings. Meanwhile, meeting. rebounded nicely and ended competition the bats came alive for the Dons over the all had a pair of hits. Garcia also scored The American Red Cross provides in the Costa Mesa Division of the presti- next four innings. Martinez walked Garcia three times and Aguinaga drove in three. compassionate care to those in need. gious event by slamming Schurr High 9-2 again to begin the third inning and with “That was huge,” Parsonage said. last Friday afternoon to finish with one loss two outs, sophomore second baseman Alex “That’s spread out even in the lineup and Their network of generous donors, volun- in five games played in the tournament. Manibusan’s single made it 2-1. it’s hard to defend if you can do that. Hope- teers, and employees share a mission of Including a doubleheader sweep over In the next inning, freshman third base- fully at times we can add some of those hits preventing and relieving suffering, across Costa Mesa High to begin the season, the man Nick Hill led off with a double, went in the same inning to get some runs and the country and the world. Dons are 6-1 and have outscored their op- to third when sophomore catcher Jonathan not spread them out so much. Our lineup is “The American Red Cross is asking people to help others during the month ponents 46-7 in the six victories. O’Neill put down a bunt up the third base consistently changing; we just still haven’t of March by giving blood, becoming a “Last year we were in the lower level line and sophomore first baseman Dee Viz- found anything set in stone.” of the tournament and we went 5-0,” said carra was walked to load the bases. One volunteer, participating in a disaster class, Vasquez, who picked up his third win Cerritos head coach Scott Parsonage. “We out later, Garcia singled and Aguinaga or making a donation to help a family,” of the season, scattered three hits and tried to bump it up and play some better doubled to make it a 4-2 contest. says Community Services Director Lori struck out five while walking two. Senior teams. We showed up against Segerstrom, O’Neill’s one-out base hit in the fifth Thompson. but we didn’t show up to play. Hopefully plated junior shortstop Matthew Pinal to Kaleb Ferrer came in the seventh to re- La Mirada residents are encouraged we learned from that.” make it 5-2 before the hosts put the game tire the side on seven pitches. In his three to help others in the month of March by Sophomore Evan Vasquez worked a away with four more in the sixth inning. starts, Vasquez has allowed 12 hits and taking part in the Community Emergency perfect top of the first inning and the Dons Sophomore right fielder Xavier Medina three runs. Response Team (CERT) training. The were ready to give him some support in the and Garcia each singled before Aguinaga “The best pitchers give up home runs CERT program is an all-hazard training bottom half of the frame. Sophomore cen- bunted up the first base line and the base- sometimes,” Parsonage said. “The thing offered by the Los Angeles County Fire ter fielder Raul Garcia was walked by Aar- ball proceeded to go past first base and into you want to do is give up the solo shot and Department. This program begins on on Alvarado and Cerritos loaded the bases right field for a rare bunt double. Two bat- not the three-run shot after you walk a guy Tuesday, April 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. This on consecutive singles from junior left ters later, Manibusan’s base hit to center or hit a guy. Today he didn’t have his chan- valuable course is designed to help resi- fielder Matthew Aguinaga and Vasquez. brought in Aguinaga and an error would geup working. He was kind of burying it a dents protect themselves and their family, But a ground ball for a double play and a allow Manibusan to score the game’s last little bit and that was pretty much the dif- and their neighborhood in an event of groundout ended the early threat. In the next run. ference why he wasn’t as dominant or as a disaster or emergency. Lessons will inning, Schurr’s Andrew Lujan smacked a “I haven’t seen a bunt like that with- home run over the right center fence for a out a shift on for a double in my life,” Par- effective as he usually is.” include Fire Safety, Hazardous Material 1-0 lead. The Spartans added to their lead sonage said. “That was pretty crazy. We Cerritos will travel to Long Beach Poly and Terrorist Incidents, Disaster Medi- in the third when Vasquez walked Brandon don’t bunt too much in the fall because it’s High on Saturday for a doubleheader be- cal Operations, and Search and Rescue. Alcantar with one out, went to third on a fall. We get them to swing. But obviously fore opening its final season in the Subur- Registration closes on Friday, April 13. bunt from Justin Cervantes and an error we know when it comes to the Suburban ban league at La Mirada High on Wednes- For additional information or to regis- and came home on a balk. League, they are nail-biting games some- day. ter, call (562) 902-2334.

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Very good shape.(125.00) Electric leather recliner (brown, 150.00) Very Aspeed Prom Dress *Like New* $75 – OBO Beautiful long hand made prom dress. good shape. 2 brown metal stools (35.00) Very good shape. Over sized tan couch chair (35.00) Very good shape. Brown UGG Ladies traditional style boots Size 9 $100 RV Hitch w/2 tow bars $500 Russell western bronze 12 inches high $200 leather soft chair (70.00) very good shape. Brown solid wood mirrors (oblong shape) 40.00 each. If you would like to see ea Mantle clock black slate with 2 candle holders $200 Turn of the century style Leather/like handbags Funky 60's style items, contact me via e-mail and I will set a day and time only. Thank you P.S white kenmore size is 55x28x25 gated2@ $20 ea 1-Pink 1-Orange Hawaiian dress blue Size 12 $20 PHOTOS AVAILABLE yahoo.com Troy-Bilt-String Trimmer-4 cycle and Attachments-Price $50.00 Bookshelf&Office Paper Holder-$35.00 Small Table- SAFE- Perfect size for home or office to stash your cash or your stash. 14" wide 17" deep 20" high. It take two to lift this Top open Box Price $35.00 8 inch drill Press $50.00, Moto Tool Drill Press - Price $5.00. Small Belt Sander-Price $20.00. personal safe deposit box. email photo upon request [email protected] 310-508-8505 $125.00 Small Size Holder Vise-Price $5.00. Call 1-562-941-2961 Designer Leather Lounge Chair and Foot Stool Good condition email [email protected] to request picture 310-508- Aspeed Prom Dress *Like New* $75 - OBO Beautiful long hand made prom dress. Size S Formal occasion dress gold 8505 $150.00 hand beaded top with long blue skirt. For additional dimensions please contact via email @ [email protected] Everlast Punching Bag. 32 inch Tall Punching Bag in Excellent Condition. Has Chain for Hanging Anywhere. $70.00 Motorized Mobility Chair- Never used. Literider model GP162 $1,000. 562.865.8844 OBO. 562.833.2342 Packers Pine Tar bar soap (3.3 oz.) Seven bars for $21.00. Compare to Walmart at six bars for $32.77. mandg_hilliard@ Electric Scooter (original unopened packaging) Model #: New Star M029 -Motor Power: 280 Watt -2pcs 12V/12AH sbcglobal.net battery -Brake: handle brake with power-off function -5-8 hours charging time -Chain-driven transmission -Maximum Golden Comforter heavy-duty combination recliner and electric lift chair. It has dual motors and is rated for 500 lbs. This Speed: 12.5M -Maximum Distance: 16M -Maximum Loading: 200 Lbs -G.W./N.W. : 68 Lbs / 58 Lbs $198. (562)292- chair is ideal for both sleeping and will aide those who require assistance while standing. The color is blue and is in like- 5191 new condition. Clean smoke free home. Original cost was $1600.00. The reduced price is $275.00. Call 562-926-4922. Twin Mattress Box Spring, $25 each, or $40 for two. (562)292-5191 Blue Lacquer Brass Tenor Saxophone model Cecilia TS-280BL It comes with black carrying case, two mouth pieces and New Star Electric Scooter with Seat Model #: New Star M029 -Motor Power: 280 Watt -2pcs 12V/12AH battery -Brake: Ligature. Nice condition, reduced price is $140.00. Call 562-926-4922. handle brake with power-off function -5-8 hours charging time -Chain-driven transmission -Maximum Speed: 12.5M Like new PFAFF Hobbylock #797 electronic Serger Sewing Machine. It has a five thread capacity. It comes with presser -Maximum Distance: 16M -Maximum Loading: 200 Lbs -G.W./N.W.: 68 Lbs / 58 Lbs $198. (562)292-5191 foot petal, cover, instruction manual and 11 spools of thread. Clean smoke free home. Original owner purchased for Entertainment center - fits 45 inch TV, lots of storage space and glass display case, price $200. Photos available, email mo- 800.00, reduced price is $150.00. Call 562-926-4922. [email protected] or call (562) 857 6228 Jasper mirrored Curio Display Cabinet suitable for living roomfurniture. It is manufactured with convex glass and solid Solid wood maple china cabinet, very good condition, $400. Matching dining table and 8 chairs also for sale. Photos avail- wood framing with a nice cherry veneer finish. It has bottom lighting and one glass shelf. Measurements are: 46" long x able, email [email protected] or call (562) 857 6228 19" deep x 31" high. Very nice condition. Priced to sell for $375.00 firm. Call 562-926-4922. Solid wood maple dining table (with expandable leaf) and 8 matching wood dining chairs, in very good condition, price Powell solid wood w/cherry finish Jewelry Cabinet Armoire or astandingstorage chest organizer. It has 8 felt-lined stor- $500. Matching china cabinet also for sale. Photos available, email [email protected] age drawers in center w/mirrored fold-up top. There are two hinged side fold-outs for storage of long hanging necklaces. Designer Leather Lounge Chair and Foot Stool Good condition email [email protected] to request picture 310-508- Very nice condition. Dimensions: 18" W x 15" D x 40" Tall. The reduced price is $60.00. Call 562-926-4922. 8505 $150.00 Rubbermaid heavy duty two lipped shelf utility cart. It is 24" wide x 36" long x 32" high. It comes with four 5" rubber Kenmore upright freezer (3 shelves & lower bin. Very good shape.(125.00) Electric leather recliner (brown, 150.00) Very casters and is rated for 500 lbs. Nice condition and reduced price is $50.00. Call 562-926-4922. good shape. 2 brown metal stools (35.00) Very good shape. Over sized tan couch chair (35.00) Very good shape. Brown 2008-2012 Honda Accord 4 Door Sedan Headlight Passenger Side. Condition new. $65.00 Please call Howard 562-569- leather soft chair (70.00) very good shape. Brown solid wood mirrors (oblong shape) 40.00 each. mgadasalli@yahoo. 2280 com Earthlite Avila II Massage Chair (gently used) Great for students who recently completed massage school. Gently used Round Dining Table Set- Round 47" diameter , 29" high table with four chairs $200, negotiable. Earthlite Avila II massage chair. Conduct your massage business anywhere you like! Comes with rolling case. Regularly Toshiba Colorstream 51HC85 Home theatre 51", 50" high, HDTV, HDMI.very good condition. $250 priced around $480. Faux leather is slightly peeling off on the sternum & left leg cushions. Only $300! massageguru79@ negotiable. mailto:[email protected] gmail.com Powerlite-Multimedia Projector- never used. in the original package. $250 negotiable Covidien Wings disposable Quilted Adult briefs (med. 32”-44”). Five- 12 packs, $25.00. [email protected] Brand New Central Heater (Forced Air Unit) at Downey CA BTU 90,000 Efficiency 80% 21 Width 29" Depth 39" Height New ready fit motorcycle cover fits up to semi full dress, soft lining, from California car covers $35 562-866-3444 $800 Mike (562)965-1490 [email protected] SOLD! Lamp Table hexagon shape 24“ x 21“ high brown heavy wood storage space $25 562-868-2145 New set of Hall master trifold loading ramps 1000 pound capacity 6 foot long by 9 inches wide $30 562-866-3444 SOLD! Fitness Stepper like new adjustable stepping movement displays workout time speed calories burned digital display uses AAA Fiberglass boat 9.4 water tender $175, with electric motor $250 [email protected] batteries $35 562-868-2145 Entertainment Center, Oak 7 foot high by 7 foot wide glass front lots of storage expands from 6 feet to 7 feet $200 james. Exercise Bicycle Pro-form 10.8 Sears like new Consol diagram displays continuous exercise feedback peddling distance calo- [email protected] ries burned and much more has a fan $100 or best offer manual and plug-in card 562-868-2145 TIRES and RIMS: for a 2005 Dodge Magnum. Only 500 miles on tires. 714.323.3459 $125. Girl Bedroom Set - off white/white wash twin beds; nightstand; dresser with mirror; desk. $200 Kitchen Table Set - Oak wood table set with four chairs. $100 Patio Glass Table Set with four chairs. $75 Wood TV Stand (beige) with glass doors and drawers $25 LCCN assumes no responsibility for the White Wooden Chest with 5 drawers $25 Please call leave a message for questions and appts. to view items. 562-402-7220 [email protected] 9'x12' Oriental woolen rug dyed hand notted Tientsin style 100% Virgin wool , 90 lines per square ft, 5/8" pile, like new, products listed here, buyer assumes all white base, blue designs. Made in Taiwan $650. (562)402-1834 12" Double-bevel sliding compound miter saw w/laser guide system by Chicago Electric new/never taken out of box responsibility. from Harbor Freight price $175 Cerritos ph 714-994-1227 Everlast Punching Bag Still Like New, Hardly Used. $40.00 714-994-1227 Craftsman 16 Gallon Wet Dry Vacuum with Detachable Blower, Still Like New $70.00 562.833.2342 Jesse. Mail your free stuff to: PO Box 788 AMERICAN CHARACTER CATHY DOLL 22" beautiful hair and in excellent condition. Many more dolls to choose from. $50 Artesia, Ca 90702 Cambria quality slab (Montgomery), light grey with pastel colors 33 inches x 61.5 inches $125. 562.900.1943 12 Days of Xmas set of 12 plates and 12 large cups. Used once. $50. 562.926.2571 White marble dining table. good condition. $400.00 call (562)404-2470 Email to [email protected] 14 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 16, 2018 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DA’ HAWAII SENIORS CLUB’S ANNUAL DISTRICT: MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-named California Unified School District, acting by and through its Board of Education, hereinafter the “District”, is requesting qualified firms, partner- SHOW AND TELL HOBBY EVENT ships, corporations, associations, or professional organizations to respond to the Request for Qualifi- cations (RFQ) to provide Land Surveyor Services for various Measure GS Bond projects throughout the District’s facilities. Responses to the RFQ will be received up to, but not later than 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Any responses received after this time and date will be returned unopened.

LOCATION FOR SUBMISSION OF RFQ RESPONSES: MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Facilities Development Department, 500 N. Hendricks Street, Montebello, CA 90640, ATTENTION: Jeff Woods, Acting Director of Facilities and Maintenance & Operations.

PLACE FOR OBTAINING RFQ: ARC/Planwell at (626) 583-1122 and http://www.e-arc.com/ca/pasadena

Selection will result in a pool of LAND SURVEYOR SERVICE providers expected to provide comprehensive professional services to the District on an as needed basis over the next one (1) year contract including an option for up to four (4) annual renewals, in accordance with District’s standard terms and conditions. A more detailed explanation of the “Scope of Work” to be addressed in the response is set forth in PART 1 of the RFQ.

Firms are invited to submit a written response outlining your organization's qualifications and willingness to provide the services described herein. All firms must submit a fully detailed response, regardless of present or past services provided to the District.A

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Photo by Edna Ethington Each response to this RFQ must conform and be responsive to the requirements set forth herein. Respondents shall deliver Four (4) bound copies, and One (1) unbound copy and One (1) Electronic Aida and Glenda: Pictured are Co-Program VP’s Aida Kull, at left, and Glenda Ujiie standing next to Version* and Three (3) thumb drives of their response. Glenda’s Collection of Turtles at Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club Show and Tell Hobby Event. *Each item to be uploaded on a separate thumb drive with a clear title label on the exterior. Each of the (3) components shall be placed in separate manila envelopes and labeled “RFQ: Land By Edna Ethington nursery rhyme characters which Karen Surveyor Services (LS 2018)” with the firm’s name and the name of the component including the Approximately 80 members of Da’ and her sister inherited from their mother thumb drives. Hawaii Seniors Club came to the Cer- and still add to their collections. Respondents shall email any inquiries or questions to [email protected] on or ritos Senior Center on March 8, 2018 to Another interesting collection was before 2:00 PM Monday, April 2, 2018. Answers will be provided and posted on the ARC/Planwell learn about the many different hobbies that of Mary Jane Fujimura’s Elvis website by 4:00 PM, Thursday, April 5, 2018. that members brought to their Annual Memorabilia. Mary Jane was very proud The District may modify the RFQ prior to the deadline for submittals by issuance of an electronic Show and Tell Hobby Event. There were of the picture she has of Elvis and herself addendum on the ARC/Planwell website. 12 tables filled with interesting displays when she won a contest about Elvis in where members could ask questions Hawaii in 1961. She also had other Elvis Publication Dates: March 16 and March 23 about the displays and even sample, cre- souvenirs that she showed everyone. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/16 and 3/23/18 ate or try something new. While members were enjoying the Members who displayed their hob- Hobby Show and Tell, George Agcaoili bies included the following: Karen Rich- and AJ Angquico were busy taking pho- ards’ Handmade Quilts and her collection tos of members as couples or as singles. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 136685 Title No. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF of Wade Whimsies Porcelain Match 95518713 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION FLORENCE ROSE HANSON Da’ Hawaii Seniors Club Board decided IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Strikers; Gloria Kunimoto’s Handmade to have pictures of all current members UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/03/1999. UNLESS YOU Quilts; John Yanagihara’s Samples of Ad- TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE CASE NO. 18STPB00286 taken at club meetings in March, April SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION vertising Collectibles; Marion Tesoro’s and May, to celebrate the club’s 20th OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/13/2018 at 11:00 AM, Tahitian Noni Fruit, a health drink; Ann persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, Anniversary. Secretary Carol Yamagu- The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and Kho’s Photo Framing; Jean Kitjima’s or both, of FLORENCE ROSE HANSON chi said that members will be reminded pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/21/1999, as Instrument No. Samples of Tole Painting; Hedy Anduha’s 99 1130010, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office to come prepared to have their pictures Olympic Plates; Mary Jane Fujimura’s of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LEA taken or send pictures of themselves to executed by Najibeh Kazeroni, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION (SHANNON) REYNOLDS in the Superior Court of California, Elvis Memorabilia; Howard Koga’s TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH her by May so that all their pictures will County of Los Angeles. Taiko Drums; Carol Roxas’ Paper Art/ EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), be in a commemorative booklet. (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), By the Card Making; Sherrie Dixon’s Samples Members are reminded to come to fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. All THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LEA (SHANNON) of edible Seasonal Delights; Don and right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed REYNOLDS be appointed as personal representative to the next meeting of Da’ Hawaii Seniors of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described Kyle Izumihara’s Coin, Stamps, Badges administer the estate of the decedent. Club on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, from as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN Pins and Origami Collections; and Glen- 8061-022-021. The street address and other common designation, if da Ujiie’s Turtle Collection with Turtle 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Cerritos Senior any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14460 THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, Center, 12340 South Street in Cerritos. Rosecrans Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90638. The undersigned Trustee be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available Drawings by her granddaughter. disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address Guest Artisans for the evening will be for examination in the file kept by the court. Members tried their hand at making and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will Patrick and Coral Hingano-Taoipu who be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, cards, framing photos and some people A HEARING on the petition will be held on will be explaining and showing samples regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining APRIL 4, 2018 even tried striking a few beats on Howard principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with at 8:30 A.M. in Dept.: “67” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the Koga’s Taiko Drums. Janice Igarashi of Woodburning Fine Art, formally Angeles, CA 90012 known as Pyrography. The Taoipus’s terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee was the happy winner of a potted bamboo and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the plant decorated with turtles. It was a sur- motto is “Starting New Trends with Old unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should prise raffle gift offered by Glenda Ujiie at Traditions” as they create new contem- reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $80,318.24. If the Trustee is objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance porary art with elements and influences unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and her Turtle Table. Visitors had a chance to may be in person or by your attorney. win the potted bamboo just by stopping of the past. They want to promote and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary at Glenda’s table and putting their name perpetuate the Cultures of the Pacific. under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the in for a drawing. Residents of Cerritos who are undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned copy to the personal representative appointed by the court Karen Richards’s quilts were out- interested in joining Da’ Hawaii Seniors caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in standing, but her Porcelain Match Strik- Club can contact Membership Co-VP’s the county where the real property is located. Dated: 3/14/2018 within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first ers had an even more interesting story. Janie Aguirre at 562-868-3931 or Myrna THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized issuance of letters to a general personal representative ,as Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) Karen’s mother collected the Match Matsuno at 310-538-2148. Residents 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a Strikers which came as prizes in contain- of other cities can ask to be placed on a PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. ers of English tea. The tiny Match Strik- waiting list for new members and will be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you ers were miniature versions of animals or informed when openings are available. are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand OTHER CALIFORNIA statutes and legal authority may affect that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and attorney knowledgeable in California law. clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that 40,000 unique visitors per month! the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date paul S. WILLIAMS, sb# 78587 shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times Advertise on Loscerritosnews.net by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section Attorney For Petitioner 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the NEED AN Display AD? ➲ public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to Paul S. Williams, Attorney at Law learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, 6454 E. Los Santos Drive the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit 562.407.3873 Long Beach, CA 90815 this Internet Web site -www.servicelinkASAP.com- for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 136685. Information about postponements that are very Reporter# 107113 short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Published in: Los Cerritos Community News Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4650750 03/23/2018, 03/30/2018, Pub Dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2018 04/06/2018 MARCH 16, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 15

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT: MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-named California Unified School District, acting by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later and through its Board of Education, hereinafter the “District” will receive up to, but not later than the than 3:00 PM on the 2nd day of April, 2018 Bids for: above-stated date and time, sealed Bid Proposals for the Contract for the Work of the Project generally described as: Bid No. 26(17-18) Tree/Weed Abatement at Schurr High School, 820 Wilcox ABC Bid # 1506 Fluid Applied Roof System Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640. All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF BID PROPOSALS: April 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and LOCATION FOR SUBMISSION OF BID PROPOSALS: MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain bid documents at the DISTRICT, Facilities Development Department, 500 N. Hendricks Street, Montebello, CA 90640, mandatory jobwalk on March 19, 2018 2:00 PM sharp at the Purchasing Department 16700 Norwalk ATTENTION: Jeff Woods, Acting Director Maintenance, Operations & Facilities Development. Blvd, Cerritos. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License valid Class C-39 Contractor's License and DIR Registration will be required. PLACE FOR OBTAINING BID AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: ONLINE ACCESS TO THE DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. Los Cerritos Community News March 9, 2018 March 16, 2018 1. Licenses. Contractors are required to have a Class: C27 license at the time of bid submission. 2. Prequalification. N/A 3. Registration with DIR. Pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5, all bidders and their subcontractors of any tier must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations in order to submit a Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/9 and 3/16/18 bid, be listed in a bid proposal, or engage in the performance of this contract. 4. Bid Security. Each Bid Proposal shall be accompanied by Bid Security in an amount not ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of the Bid Proposal, inclusive of any additive NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS Bid Alternates. Failure of any Bid Proposal to be accompanied by Bid Security in the form and in the amount required shall render such Bid Proposal to be non-responsive and rejected by the District. 5. No Withdrawal of Bid Proposals. Bid Proposals shall not be withdrawn by any Bidder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of Bid Proposals. During this time, all Bidders shall than 2:00 PM on the 13th day of April 2018 sealed bids for: guarantee prices quoted in their respective Bid Proposals. 6. Job-Walk. The District will conduct a Mandatory Job Walk on March 27, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bidder’s attendance to the Job Walk is mandatory. Job walk loca- Bid # ABC–1504 – USDA Food and Distribution tion: Schurr High School, 820 Wilcox Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640. We will all meet at the lower staff parking lot near the security desk. The Bid Proposal submitted by a Bidder whose All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted conform representative(s) did not attend the entirety of the Mandatory Job Walk will be rejected by the District to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchas- as being non-responsive. ing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA., 90703 and shall be opened and publicly 7. Contract Time. The date(s) for completion of Milestones and for achieving Substantial read aloud at the above stated time and place. Debarred vendors shall be disqualified from bidding. Completion of the Work shall be as set forth in the Special Conditions. Failure to complete desig- Federal Procurement Requirements shall apply. nated portions of the Work, including Milestones, within the time(s) established in the Special Condi- tions and/or failure to achieve Substantial Completion of the Work within the Contract Time shall subject the Contractor to Liquidated Damages as set forth in the Special Conditions. 8. Payment and Performance Bonds. A Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Perfor- mance Bond are required in the amount of 100% of the Contract amount. Los Cerritos Community News March 9, 2018 9. Prevailing Wage Rates. The Contractor and all Subcontractors performing any portion March 16, 2018 of the Work shall pay not less than the applicable prevailing wage rate for the classification of labor provide by their respective workers in prosecution and execution of the Work. Pursuant to Labor Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/9 and 3/16/18 Code §1773, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the generally prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. Copies of these determinations, entitled "PREVAILING WAGE SCALE" are available on the Internet at www.dir.ca.gov/dir/S&R/statistics_research.html. The Contractor awarded the Contract for the Work shall post a copy of all applicable prevailing wage rates for the Work at conspicuous locations at the Site of the Work. 10. Substitute Security. Substitution of eligible and equivalent securities for any monies withheld by the District to ensure the Contractor's performance under the Contract will be permitted Honor a loved one and at the request and expense of the Contractor and in conformity with Public Contract Code §22300. The Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded shall have thirty (30) days following award of the Con- tract to such Bidder to submit its written request to the District to permit the substitution of securities share precious memories. for retention. The failure of the Bidder to make such written request to the District within said thirty (30) day period shall be deemed a waiver of the Bidder's rights under Public Contract Code §22300. Place your obituary with us. 11. Award of Contract. The Contract for the Work, if awarded, will be by action of the District’s Board of Education to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest priced responsive Bid loscerritosnews.net/obituaries Proposal. lmlamplighter.com/obituaries Publication Dates: March 16, 2018 and March 23, 2018

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ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMONS NOTICE CALLING FOR BID (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case # 17NWFL00766 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) than 2:00 PM on the 2nd day of April, 2018 Bids for: MEI YING YAN

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: ABC Bid # 1505 HVAC Installation (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): BENNY CHANG All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain bid documents at You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this the mandatory jobwalk on March 19, 2018 10:00 AM sharp at the Purchasing Department 16700 court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You Norwalk Blvd, Cerritos. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ valid Class C-20 Contractor's License and DIR Registration will be required. selfhelp). Your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney Los Cerritos Community News March 9, 2018 right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, March 16, 2018 you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website(www.lawhelpcalifornia.org),the California Courts Online Self-Help Center(www. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/9 and 3/16/18 courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp).or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CONCHITA F. SAN JUAN Case No. 18STPB00848 AVISO La han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar suversion.Lea To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or la informacion a continuacion.Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que Ie entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales estate, or both, of CONCHITA F. SAN JUAN para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta cortey hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.Una carta o una lamada A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kenneth F. San Juan in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS telefonica no lo protegen.Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en forma to legal correcto si desea que process en su caso ANGELES. en la corte.Es possible que hay a un formulario que usted pueda usar para sure spuesta.Puede en contrar estos formularIos THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kenneth F. San Juan be appointed as personal representative to administer de la Corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov).en la biblioteca de the estate of the decedent. leyes de su condado o en la corte que Ieque de mas cerca.Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are la corte que Ie de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso available for examination in the file kept by the court. por incumplimiento y la corte Ie podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This recommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remis- authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very sion a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es possible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org),en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 29, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.AVISO: Por ley,la corte tiene derecho Angeles, CA 90012. a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sabre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. corte antes de que la corte pueda desceechar el caso. 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 The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): 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 LOS ANGELES Superior Court mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. 12720 Norwalk Blvd. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney Norwalk, California 90650 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 The name, address, and telephone number of the plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: 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 David Tang provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. 8311 Westminster Blvd., Suite 330 Attorney for petitioner: Westminster, CA. 92683 M. NEIL SOLARZ ESQ 714-767-0716 SBN 78259 WEINSTOCK MANION ALC Date: Sept. 11, 2017 1875 CENTURY PARK EAST /s/ J. Munoz # 2000 Deputy Clerk LOS ANGELES CA 90067-2516 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/18 CN945912 SAN JUAN Feb 2,9,16, 2018 16 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 16, 2018