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Childhood cancer is the number one cause of death by disease for individuals 15 years or younger*, and during the past 60 years Aflac has helped raise over $90MM for the cause. The goal is to raise $100MM by 2015, but we won’t stop there.

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Cholesterol is a fatty chemical it does not lower LDL cholesterol. found within the body, but, when too Stress may also affect blood choles- much is present in the bloodstream, it terol levels dues to the habits that are can build up on artery walls and form formed while under stress, such as blockages. High blood cholesterol af- eating fatty foods. fects over 65 million Americans. It is possible to prevent or treat high The two types of cholesterol are levels of “bad” cholesterol by eating a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and healthy diet and avoiding saturated low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL is and trans fats. ® commonly known as the “good cholesterol,” while LDL is known as the “bad cholesterol.” LDL cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. It is recommended by the Na- tional Heart, Lung, and Blood In- stitute that adults over the age of 20 have their cholesterol levels checked every 5 years. Or, it may need to be checked more often if: to- Eating healthier food can lower your cholesterol tal cholesterol is 200 mg/dL or higher; and help you live a healthier lifestyle. HDL cholesterol is lower than 40 mg/ dL; or there are other risk factors for How to enter: heart disease and stroke. Regular physical activity and main- Snap a photo of your favorite purchase made with your LAFCU Visa credit card and post it Factors that contribute to increased taining a healthy weight can also help on our Facebook page. If your photo receives the most “Likes” from FB or our staff, you will LDL cholesterol include heredity, age, lower cholesterol. Weight loss also win a $100 Visa gift card.* gender, alcohol, and stress. Genes helps raise “good” cholesterol levels. Only LAFCU members ages 18-25 with a LAFCU Visa credit card, are eligible. affect how fast LDL is created and Maintaining healthy levels of blood removed from the blood, influencing cholesterol is tremendously impor- P.O. Box 53032 • Los Angeles, CA 90053-0032 your LDL cholesterol level. For men tant, Alonzo Iniguez since having high (877) MY LAFCU (695-2328) • www.LAFCU.org e-Mail: [email protected] over the age of 45, it is recommended levels of cholesterol is closely related that they get their cholesterol checked to heart disease and stroke. LAFCU membership is open to all Southern California residents. more often than 5 years; for women, /LAFCUfanpage /LAFCU @LAFCU /LAFCUmktg that age is 50. Alcohol intake does Sources: www.cdc.gov; www.cms.gov; *No purchase necessary. Any LAFCU member who posts a photo to the LAFCU Facebook page from September 1, 2015 increase the “good” cholesterol, but www.medicinenet.com through October 31, 2015, will be automatically entered into the Win with Visa Challenge. The individual who posts the photo that receives the highest number of “Likes” on Facebook will win a $100 Visa gift card; and the individual who posts the photo that is named “Staff Pick” will win a $100 Visa gift card, for a total of two winners. Both winners will be chosen and notified on Facebook by November 2, 2015. Ask us for details. El Pueblo | September 2015 DEADLINE Page 3 El Pueblo Letter from the Editor Named after “El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles sobre El Rio de la Porciúncula,” (“the village or small town of the Queen of the Angels on the River Porciúncula”). The Note ______strong, loving connection between retirees We discuss the purpose and neces- Dear Readers, and their adopted pets. This is a moving sity of a Will in this month’s Money article. VOL. 67 | NO. 44 September 2015 ______story you don’t want to miss! And, in “A Lawyer’s Perspective,” we an- Although it still feels like summer, due On page 6, be sure you don’t skip over swer important questions regarding mort- ACEBSA Board of Directors to the intense heat waves hitting Los Ange- our important announcement regarding gage loans. Fred Dowell, President les, from time-to-time, autumn is officially the Tom Bradley Scholarship! You can find Now that autumn is soon approaching, Renee Glasco, 1st Vice President/ here on September 23, 2015. Not only does this information, other stories, and more we’re all preparing for cooler weather and Secretary this month mark the beginning of the fall in our Community column. brushing up on our knowledge and skills. Gary Harris, 2nd Vice President season, but it also means some of us are In this month’s Sports Beat, we run We hope you enjoy this month’s edition Francois Verin, Treasurer even considering or starting the earliest through our picks for the American Foot- of the El Pueblo as much as we enjoyed phases of our holiday season preparations. ball Conference, as well as reveal our putting it together for you. As always, Antonio Rios, Director And, children and young adults are return- choice of team to win the Super Bowl. please feel free to send us your comments, ______ing to school, where they can increase Check to see if our predictions match up suggestions, and recommendations at: their knowledge and learn new skills--as with yours. Let us know at elpueblo@ [email protected]. ACEBSA confirmed by this month’s theme: “Knowl- acebsa.org! 201 N. Los Angeles Street edge and Skills.” Find out how people use If you’re looking for new dishes to cook Suites 15 & 17 – L.A. 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Photos of ACEBSA’s “Grand Summer Picnic” will be in the October Edition of El Pueblo!!! Page 4 ACEBSA RETIREMENT SERVICES El Pueblo | September 2015 Your Retirement News Report • The LACERS plan is funded by 60% investments, 10% of employee con- LACERS Update tributions, and 30% from the City; and by Gwendolyn Poindexter | Retired Assistant City Attorney | Contributing Columnist • If a Retired Member is also eligible for a Social Security benefit, the Member INVESTMENTS The Emerging Investment Manager will receive a reduced benefit. You Portfolio Value. At the end of July Policy is designed to identify investment can figure out that reduced benefit 2015, Chief Investment Officer, Rod firms with the potential to add value to by utilizing the windfall elimination June, reported that the Portfolio closed, the LACERS Portfolio that would oth- calculator, which you can find at the again, at $14.6 billion, maintaining the erwise not be identified through the website: www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2. high water mark for the Portfolio. This standard LACERS investment manager amount included the $533 million con- search process. The policy identifies its BENEFITS tribution from the City of Los Angeles. objectives, and, among other things, LACERS Well Men’s Health Fair Investment Policy. At a July Board defines the criteria to be considered an Extravaganza. On July 8, 2015, LA- meeting, the Board reviewed the pro- emerging manager. CERS sponsored a health fair, at the posed revisions to the LACERS Invest- The Board discussed all three poli- California Endowment Center. Although ment Policy, particularly the Geopolitical cies, and gave further direction to staff this health fair was marketed as one fo- Investment Risk Policy, the Manager to bring the item back for adoption at a cusing on men’s health, it was actually Search and Selection Policy, and the future Board meeting. useful for women, as well. Representa- Emerging Investment Manager Policy. tives from Anthem Mobile Health, An- The Geopolitical Investment Risk Pol- BOARD GOVERNANCE them Blue Cross, Anthem Blue View Vi- icy establishes a framework for LACERS Swearing In. Commissioner Wilkin- sion, Kaiser Permanente, United Health to address social and environmental son was officially sworn in at the meet- Care, SCAN, Scarlett M. Nuno and Del- risks, to the extent that they may affect ing held on July 14, 2015, for his term ta Dental were in attendance. ending June 30, 2020. At the fair, you could get screenings investment performance in the Portfolio. It is important to keep in motion. Such risks might include those involv- Board Elections. Elections were for cholesterol, and blood glucose testing human rights, civil liberties, political can either be mitigated, or the business held for the positions of Board Presi- ing done by fingerstick method, as well rights, discrimination, worker rights, and divested from, if the conduct impacts in- dent and Vice President. Commissioner as a skin test to determine if you have environmental risks. The policy allows vestment performance of the Portfolio. Jaime Lee was re-elected as President, any sun damage. And, at the end of the the Board to decide whether or not to The Manager Search and Selection and Commissioner Michael Wilkinson wellness fair, a raffle was held and priz- address these issues in particular cases Policy establishes the processes, roles, was re-elected as Vice President. Con- es, including gift cards (even Fitbits!), depending upon: 1) the size of the inter- and responsibilities of the Board, staff, gratulations to both of them! were given out. The afternoon lectures est that LACERS holds in the business; and consultants, in relation to the hiring Board Education. LACERS’ staff were particularly informative. Here are and 2) how serious is the business’ of LACERS’ public investment manag- presented a Retirement Seminar to the some of the major themes from those violation of the policy. The conduct in ers. The policy also establishes mini- Board at the meeting held on July 14, presentations: question, to the extent it bears on the mum qualifications for active and pas- 2015. The Board heard a truncated ver- The Aging Male. Dr. Damon Raskin financial advisability of the investment, sive manager searches. sion of the Planning for Retirement Sem- presented a seminar on “Andropause”, inar that City Employees are offered be- or the “Male Menopause.” Many in fore they retire. The seminar covered: the audience had not heard of such a the LACERS Plan and how, as a defined thing, but it basically results from low benefit, it differed from defined con- testosterone. We learned that low tes- tribution plans, such as a 401k or 457 tosterone has many risk factors, includ- (Deferred Compensation) plan; the vari- ing obesity, diabetes, age, and certain ous formulae for retirement based on medications. Some of the symptoms age and service credit; Social Security to look for include lower libido, erec- issues; and the LACERS health plan and tile dysfunction, fatigue, lethargy, lack the benefits thereunder. of concentration, and mood changes.

As we age, it is imperative to get regular eye check-ups.

Some interesting take-aways: It can also physically manifest itself in • The City of Los Angeles currently a decrease in muscle mass, increase has 24,009 Active Employees, and in fat, decrease in body hair and bone 17,532 Retired Members; mass, and even hot flashes! Over 30% • Depending on when hired, Active of men, over the age of 75, have low Employees contribute either 7% or testosterone levels. The normal range 11% of their salaries towards their re- is somewhere between 220 and 800. tirement on a pre-tax basis; The good news is that your primary • In the United States, only about 18% care doctor can diagnose this with a of employees currently have public simple blood test, which does not re- pensions, compared to 80% of em- quire fasting. Dr. Raskin recommended ployees, thirty years ago. Of those testing to determine if there is a second- 18% who currently have pensions, ary cause for the problem, or whether the vast majority are government em- the lowered levels are due to normal ployees; Continued on page 5 HAPPY LABOR DAY!!! - FROM THE ACEBSA TEAM!!! El Pueblo | September 2015 ACEBSA RETIREMENT SERVICES Page 5 Your Retirement News Report LACERS Report RETIREE’S PLACE:

Life Goes On: ATTEND AN OPEN ENROLLMENT MEETING LACERS’ 2016 Open Enrollment pe- or calling LACERS at (800) 779-8328, riod will be from October 15 through No- Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to vember 17, this year. During this time, 5:00 P.M. Voicemail or e-mail messages The New you may attend an Open Enrollment will not be accepted as reservations. meeting and learn about any changes to Reservations will be accepted for one Family LACERS health plans for the 2016 plan retiree and one guest. year. The meetings will provide you an Preferences opportunity to talk to your health plan THINK GREEN AND OPT OUT! By Gracious Imbeah representatives. Also, LACERS’ staff For your convenience, and in an ef- will be available to answer any health fort to reduce the use of resources, you Many retirees usually look forward to So, the demand for pets by retirees plan questions you might have and as- can opt out of receiving a printed copy regular visits from their grandchildren, is growing. Many retirees are seen sist you with the enrollment process. of LACERS Health Benefits Guide and and even holiday stays during the long, nowadays walking their dogs to the Meeting dates, times, and locations are Open Enrollment Overview, each year. summer vacations. They love such vis- grocery stores, beach, fairgrounds, and listed below: Instead, you can choose to either: its because they are always filled with many places of interest. Some pets • Have links to the Open Enrollment fun and adventure, and it gives the retir- are dressed up in their niceties, wear- Universal City – Thursday, October Overview and Health Benefits Guide ees the time and energy to dote on their ing caps and sunglasses. Others come 15, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. sent directly to your e-mail address; grandchildren. Some have willingly be- as “plain Janes.” Some are pushed in Sheraton Universal Hotel or come second-time-around mothers to strollers, and others perch politely on 333 Universal Hollywood Drive • Opt out of receiving the Open En- their grandchildren, moving in with their their owners’ motorized wheelchairs, Universal City, California 91608 rollment Overview and Health Ben- children and in-laws in order to help enjoying their morning or afternoon efits Guide altogether and just view/ raise their grandchildren. And, they get rides. Most retirees who own dogs Los Angeles – Monday, October 19, download them from the LACERS untold joy and satisfaction from such an prefer smaller ones like the Chihua- 2015, at 10:00 A.M. website: www.LACERS.org. experience. Continued on page 8 The California Endowment However, our current changing rela- 1000 North Alameda Street If you choose to opt out of receiving tionship structures have left many retir- Los Angeles, California 90012 printed copies of these Open Enrollment ees unable to enjoy the love and pres- materials, simply complete an online ence of grandchildren. Many of their Ontario – Wednesday, October 21, LACERS Opt-Out Form. The Form is adult children are choosing not to have 2015, at 10:00 A.M. located in the “I Want To” section of the children early in their marriage life, but DoubleTree Hotel LACERS Retired Member home page rather choose to pursue their career 222 North Vineyard Avenue (www.LACERS.org/retired), Richard L. goals, hoping to have children in later Ontario, California 91764 Wilson or you can contact us at (800) years, when they are nearing retirement 779-8328, TDD (888) 349-3996, for as- and can devote their free periods to see- San Pedro – Tuesday, October 27, sistance. ing their children grow up. Some com- 2015, at 10:00 A.M. panies encourage and pay for their fe- DoubleTree Hotel male workers to have their eggs frozen 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina for future use when they want to have San Pedro, California 90731 children. Others have chosen not to have children at all, preferring marriage Adopting pets can be very fulfilling, for they can Las Vegas – Thursday, October 29, life to the traditional family setup. give love to, and receive it from retirees. 2015, at 10:00 A.M. The Orleans Hotel 4500 West Tropicana Avenue LACERS Update all of us moving, and to improve our Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 continued from page 4 stability and balance; we practiced the exercises right at the health fair. Ms. Ventura – Thursday, November 5, aging. Treatment options, if a patient is Lewis also emphasized the importance 2015, at 10:00 A.M. symptomatic, include testosterone re- of stretching to keep our bodies limber Ventura Beach Marriott placement by injections, gels, patches, and flexible, recommending that we 2055 East Harbor Boulevard putty that can be applied to the upper stretch after our workouts. Ventura, California 93001 gum, and pellets (implants). Risks, de- Optometry. Dr. Richard Hom, the pending on the treatment, can include National Optometric Director at An- Beginning September 16, 2015, you thickened blood, which requires moni- them, provided information on healthy can make reservations to attend an Attend an Open Enrollment meeting and learn toring by regular blood testing. Also, eyes. Dr. Hom said that the mission of Open Enrollment meeting by reserving about any changes to LACERS health plans for the 2016 plan year. generally testosterone replacements all optometrists is to help all of us keep online at www.LACERS.org/lacerswell, cannot be used if a patient has prostate our vision “as long as we want, Mable W. cancer. Shurtleff or can do”. A Body in Motion. Ms. Rona Lew- As we age, so do our eyes, and he pro- eyes, such as diabetes, hypertension, this task), not having timely deposited is, a fitness expert, provided some good vided some sobering statistics: Three arteriosclerosis, cancer, and certain Retired Members’ checks. LACERS information about how to keep our bod- out of ten seniors will develop macular neurological disorders. Because of the and Northern Trust agreed to make any ies in motion. She discussed what hap- degeneration; and two out of ten se- many new technologies, doctors can Member whole for any losses resulting pens to the male body after age 50, and niors will develop glaucoma. But, he now actually predict how bad the eye from checks not being timely deposited. provided some exercises for men (and noted that practically all eye conditions disease will progress, so early inter- To date, eleven claims have been filed women!) that will help keep the body fit. could be mitigated or improved. And, vention and treatment is key to reduce with LACERS, with one filed directly to We learned that after 50 years of age, he stressed the importance of annual symptoms. Even macular degenera- Northern Trust. Northern Trust has paid the male body’s blood vessels thick- eye examinations. Dr. Hom said that tion can be slowed down by the use of all the claims, which totaled $1,079.00. en, and men start to gain three or four between 20 to 40 years of age, people nutrients or vitamins. So, Dr. Hom rec- pounds a year. This weight gain can generally only need an eye exam once ommended everyone to get your eyes FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS cause the cholesterol levels to go up, every five years, and between ages 41 checked regularly! September 8, 2015, 10:00 A.M., as well as blood sugar. Men also lose to 60, generally every two years. How- Overall, this was a great wellness LACERS Ken Spiker Boardroom, 202 musculature, which results in becoming ever, after age 60, the recommenda- event and was definitely worth attend- West First Street, Suite 500, Los Ange- stiffer, and less limber, particularly in the tion is every year, or as recommended ing! les, California 90012. hip area. However, Ms. Lewis stressed by your doctor. That is because, as we that age-related issues are caused by age, there is an increased risk of eye OOPS UPDATE September 22, 2015, 10:00 A.M., disuse of the bodies and muscles, and disease, which can be discovered sim- In the last article, I reported about a LACERS Ken Spiker Boardroom, 202 identified three things to keep us fit and ply by looking through the eye. Dr. Hom direct deposit problem during the end of West First Street, Suite 500, Los Ange- healthy: mobility; stability; and balance. noted that there are a host of conditions May, involving Northern Trust, (the com- les, California 90012. She gave us all exercises that will keep that can actually be seen through the pany LACERS contracts with to perform Page 6 IN the Community El Pueblo | September 2015

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The All City Employees Benefits Ser- chosen ACEBSA and the Tom Bradley vice Association (ACEBSA) is eager to Scholarship Program to help enhance announce that the Annual Tom Bradley your educational career! Scholarship application deadline is soon You may apply for a Tom Bradley approaching! Be sure to submit all ap- Scholarship via our digital application on plications by November 13, 2015, for the the ACEBSA website, at www.acebsa. opportunity to be considered for an edu- org. Or, if you prefer to physically send cational scholarship by the Tom Bradley the document, please fill out and sign Scholarship Committee. the application, print the completed ap- ACEBSA offers the Tom Bradley plication, and submit it to an ACEBSA Scholarship to members continuing Office located in the Los Angeles Mall, their education, or the children of mem- 201 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 15 • Applicant must exhibit a high-de- • The amount of the scholarship bers who plan to attend college, or are or 17, Los Angeles, California 90012. gree of scholastic achievement and award shall be determined by the currently attending college. We are ex- Please make sure to complete and send merit. Scholarship Committee, and the tremely excited and proud that you have the application by November 13, 2015, • Applicant must show proof of ac- successful awardee will be notified, along with the required information list- ceptance to a College or University. in writing. ed below. • Applicant must continue studies at Application Checklist an accredited two- or four-year Col- Scholarship Deadline Tom Bradley Scholarship Fund lege, Trade School, Professional A completed application (printed, Annual Scholarship Criteria School, or Graduate School. signed, and dated), with two (2) letters of • Applicant must submit a “com- • Scholarship award must be used recommendation, and grades/transcripts plete” application. solely for tuition and/or purchases (in a sealed school envelope) on school/ • Applicant must submit an official, of educational supplies, needed at college letterhead, must be returned to sealed copy of their grades/tran- a two- or four-year College, Trade the ACEBSA Office no later than 12:00 scripts with their application. School, Professional School, Gradu- P.M. on November 13, 2015; no excep- • Applicant must submit two (2) Let- ate School, Junior College, or Uni- tions. Don’t miss the Tom Bradley Scholarship deadline, ters of Recommendation with their which is November 13, 2015! (www.acebsa.org) versity that the applicant plans to application. attend.

first time in over 50 years, West Los Ange- sidewalk repairs over the next 30 years. les residents will have the ability to travel This historic settlement is good news. Af- Newsletter Highlights from the sea to downtown, and beyond, ter five years of litigation, we can now look via light rail. This extension will open up en- to the future and what will be achieved to – L.A. City Council tire new sections of the City to a comfort- enhance the quality of life for everyone in able, affordable, and traffic-free alternative the City of Los Angeles”, Council President Councilmember Paul Krekorian – Last week, the City Council passed to driving. It will also help reduce conges- Herb Wesson, speaking of the Willits case District 2 another one of Councilmember Kreko- tion on our roads, as more Angelenos dis- settlement. The case alleges that Los An- The Next Step in Gun Safety rian’s gun safety measures, when it voted cover the benefits of taking public transit to geles violated the Americans with Disabili- The Los Angeles City Council unani- to outlaw the possession of high-capacity wherever they may need to go. As part of ties Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 mously approved (14-0) a policy that Coun- ammunition magazines (more than 10 the testing will cover street level crossings, by failing to install accessible curb ramps cilmember Paul Krekorian authored, which rounds) within City limits, making national we urge everyone to notice and realize that at intersections, and failing to maintain will require all handgun owners in Los An- headlines by becoming the largest city in things may be different, to exercise cau- sidewalks in a condition that is useable by geles to store their handguns in a locked California to do so. tion, and to look both ways when crossing class members who rely on wheelchairs, container, or disable them with a trigger Councilmember Krekorian hopes that the railroad tracks. Thank you for your co- scooters, and other assistive devices to lock, when kept in the home. The only time other cities, states, and Congress will fol- operation, and we hope to see you on the get around. As a result, over the next 30 a handgun need not be stored or locked low our lead and enact these common- completed Expo Line, Adan Lozoya start- years, Los Angeles will spend roughly $30 is when it is carried on the owner’s body, sense measures. ing early next year. million a year on sidewalk repairs and curb or within the owner’s close proximity and Source: www.paulkrekorian.org Source: cd5.lacity.org work throughout the City. control. Source: www.herbwesson.com If the final ordinance is approved in the Councilmember Paul Koretz - Councilmember coming weeks, Los Angeles’ policy will go District 5 Herb J. Wesson, Jr. – Councilmember Mike Bonin - further than California state law, which re- Expo Line Testing District 10 District 11 quires that locks be sold with handguns, Be on the lookout for Expo Line trains Los Angeles to Spend $1 Billion on Westchester Renovated but fails to require gun owners to use them. traversing through West Los Angeles as Sidewalk Repairs Senior Center Los Angeles will become the largest city in Metro begins testing the Expo Phase 2 ex- “Thanks to the Willits case, the City of Councilmember Mike Bonin celebrated California to pass a safe storage require- tension for its early 2016 opening. For the Los Angeles will be spending $1 billion in the opening of the newly-renovated West- ment. chester Senior Center on May 18, 2015, What was voted on this week will ce- with neighbors, the Rotary Club of West- ment Los Angeles as the leading voice in chester, and the City’s Department of Rec- the fight to keep children and families safe reation and Parks. A $100,000 donation from gun violence. The City Council unani- by the Westchester Rotary Club and their mously approved the strongest, most sig- affiliates helped to fund a complete remod- nificant, and most robust law in the state el of the kitchen, including new appliances. that requires responsible gun owners to In addition, the building now has new ac- act responsibly. cess ramps for the parking lot. Council- Every year, thousands of children are member Bonin appreciates the hard work unintentionally killed, or injured, by hand- of the civic-minded partners and neighbor- guns that aren’t stored properly in people’s hood leaders who made this renovation homes. This measure will help prevent possible. these accidental shootings by clearly man- Source: www.11thdistrict.com dating that handguns must be stored safely or locked. It’s time for government, at all Continued on page 7 levels, to step up and do what’s necessary to prevent this unnecessary violence. On May 18, 2015, a newly-renovated Westchester Senior Center opened in Council District 11. El Pueblo | September 2015 IN THE Community Page 7

Newsletter Highlights – L.A. City Council The New Pershing Apartments has opened and provided 69 studio and continued from page 6 ing Trust in the ribbon cutting ceremony one-bedroom units, with for the New Pershing Apartments. As the help of the Skid Row Councilmember Mitchell Englander - Housing Trust. District 12 Skid Row and Downtown Los Angeles Regulating Drone Operation representative, and Co-chair of the newly This week, Councilmember Mitchell formed Homelessness and Poverty com- Englander partnered with Council Presi- mittee, Councilmember Huizar is working dent Herb Wesson to introduce a package on crafting new policies, such as Operation of legislation aimed at bringing sensible Healthy Streets, to address homelessness regulation to the use of Unmanned Aircraft and bring a spotlight to this extremely im- Systems (UAS) in the City of Los Angeles. portant issue. New Pershing Apartments Over the past several years, UAS, of- is a step in the right direction as a historic ten referred to as drones, have become rehab and welcome addition to the Persh- increasingly popular and affordable. As ing Hotel. The New Pershing Apartments their numbers have increased, so too have provide 69 studio and one-bedroom units, the impacts associated with them. Often, and additional common areas to residents operators of these devices fly them in dan- in place of the old 69 single-room occu- gerous ways, such as operating them over pancy units. Thank you to the Skid Row crowds or in the flight paths of manned Housing Trust for helping to make it pos- aircraft. Recent reports have documented sible that every person has a good home! UAS being operated over wildfires, interfer- Source: www.josehuizar.com CHUCKLE TIME! By ACEBSA Team ing with fire suppression, as well as com- Councilmember Joe Busciano - mercial aircraft in their approach to the Los A: Knock, Knock Angeles Airport. This trend is expected District 15 San Pedro Town Square B: Who’s there? to continue and accelerate. Experts esti- Design Firm Chosen A: Iva. mate that within five to ten years there will Thursday, the Harbor Commission ap- B: Iva who? be over 100,000 UAS in the skies over Los proved a three-year, $2.34 million contract A: I’ve a sore hand from knocking! Angeles, at any time. with Populous, for the San Pedro Town Regulation is needed now to ensure Q: Why did the orange stop in the middle of the hill? Square and Ports O’Call Promenade proj- that UAS operators are aware of how these A: It ran out of juice! ects. Populous is a renowned Engineering devices should be safely flown. Important- and Design firm with signature sports sta- ly, Alonzo Iniguez the Los Angeles Police Q: What did Cinderella say to the photographer? dium, waterfront, and convention center Department and the City Attorney need to A: Someday, my prints will come. projects found around the globe. be able to intervene when UAS are flown in Design work for both projects will com- Q: What is a boxer’s favorite drink? a dangerous or reckless manner. mence immediately and is expected to be A: Punch. Source: cd12.lacity.org complete by the end of 2016. Construction for both projects is currently scheduled to Q: Did you hear about the angry pancake? Councilmember Jose Huizar - start in mid-2017, and be completed in A: He just flipped. District 14 2019. The engineering and design work Skid Row Housing Trust’s New Check out more jokes on page 13! Pershing Apartments Open will also include future alignment recom- Councilmember Jose Huizar joined mendations for the red car trolley. Mayor Garcetti and the Skid Row Hous- Source: www.la15th.com The Impact of Our Community Colleges continued from page 1 their wards the knowledge needed to per- opportunity to acquire the needed skills form many work-related functions, includ- through on-the-job training. Amgen ing business administration, management, awards scholarships to students and give marketing, business finance, computer them a hands-on, 10-week research expe- literacy, hospitality, and mass media. The rience with some of the best researchers knowledge gained from these community in top universities in the State. Biogen-Idec colleges, including Los Angeles South- also provides extensive, hands-on experi- west College, West Los Angeles College, ence in biotechnology for teachers, to help Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, and them implement and sustain laboratory- Los Angeles City College, help transform based curricula in the classrooms. Gold- our City and its marketplace with new and man Sachs helps future entrepreneurs revolutionary ideas for new industries and with 80-hour business education courses technological ventures, and help give more through their partner community colleges. insight into many areas of manufacturing The Southland Motor Car Dealers Asso- Some adults continue to further their education by attending school in their later years in life. specializations. ciation also trains students in mechanics As knowledge is more theoretical learn- through similar partnership with com- innovation capacity. When working with ment programs. In addition, they learn the ing, skills are required to use the knowl- munity colleges. Other companies, like these companies, the students learn to set budgetary processes and understand vari- edge learned, and apply them in greater the Pasadena Bioscience Collaborative, priorities in accordance with management ous financial vehicles, such as the stock context for business and industry to get the Neumedicines, EWD Biotechnology Initia- objectives and learn to meet deadlines. market and investment. expected results. Most students acquire tive, Industrial Fasteners Institute, City of They learn effective organization of produc- Most of the courses offered by these their skills through part-time work, volun- Palm Desert Ambulance, and Small Busi- tive activities, problem-solving skills, how community colleges are of two-year dura- teering, and internships with leading indus- ness Development Center, all contribute to evaluate, analyze, negotiate, and rec- tion, are very inexpensive, provide career trial and manufacturing companies. The in developing the workforce that the City ommend alternative measures. They also paths that are satisfying, Patricia Nunez community colleges team up with many needs through their collaboration with the learn how to develop programs for com- and must not be dismissed hastily when leading businesses and industrial entities Community Colleges, to help Los Angeles puter applications, research, and how to considering acquisition of knowledge and in the City to give students the hands-on maintain its favorable business climate and develop informational materials and imple- skills for future work. Photos of ACEBSA’s “Grand Summer Picnic” will be in the October Edition of El Pueblo!!! Page 8 IN THE Community El Pueblo | September 2015 National Hispanic Month Events in Los Angeles By Tracy Parra

Fiesta Hermosa 34th Annual Watts Towers Day September 5 to 7, 2015 of the Drum Festival Time: 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. September 26, 2015 Price: Free Time: 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Downtown Hermosa Beach Price: Free 1007 Hermosa Avenue Watts Towers Arts Center Campus Hermosa Beach, California 90254 1727 East 107th Street www.hbchamber.net Los Angeles, California 90002 www.culturela.org Mexican Independence Day Celebration 38th Annual Simon Rodia Watts September 12 and 13, 2015 Towers Jazz Festival Time: 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. September 27, 2015 Price: Free Time: 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. El Pueblo Historical Monument Price: Free 125 Paseo De La Plaza Watts Towers Campus Los Angeles, California 90012 1727 East 107th Street www.elpueblo.lacity.org Los Angeles, California 90002 www.culturela.org El Grito - Mexican Independence Day September 15, 2015 Time: To Be Determined Price: To Be Determined Los Angeles City Hall 200 North Spring Street Los Angeles, California 90012 www.lacity.org Latin American Heritage Celebration September 18, 2015 Time: 1:00 P.M. Price: Free; Donations Accepted Angelus Plaza September is National Hispanic month; what will you and 255 South Hill Street - your families do to celebrate? 4th Floor Auditorium Los Angeles, California 90012 Baja Splash Cultural Festival www.angelusplaza.org September 26 and 27, 2015 San Pedro TriArt Festival Time: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. September 19 and 20, 2015 ACEBSA Price: $20.95 Adults; $13.95 Retiree’s place Children (3 -11) continued from page 5 Time: 11:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. Price: Free Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way hua, Dachshunds, Maltese, and the cial investments in them as they would Ports O’Call Village Long Beach, California 90802 Pomeranians. Other retirees who are possible grandchildren. Pet stores 1199 Nagoya Way www.aquariumofpacific.org less active, or with restricted mobility, now sell designer clothes and jewelry, Los Angeles, California 90731 prefer cats who keep them company and pets are now fed organic, holistic, www.triartsp.com at home, sitting in their laps, napping and grain-free foods rich with meat, with them, or letting themselves be poultry, and fish. pampered with con- The pets, also, stant treats. Popu- love to be around Many Hispanic lar cat pets are the their owners and are events will feature Bobtails, who are very protective of Folklorico dancing, a playful, energetic, them. They are lov- beautiful traditional and friendly; or the able, playful, and dance form that American Wirehair, trained well. Others includes very Bengals, and the may also suffer from beautiful dance moves and colorful Burmese, which are separation anxieties. dresses. Photo playful, crave hu- To find out more as to credit: Christian De man affection and what pet could be a Araujo. attention, and are possible companion, super smart. log onto the Ameri- The love of the re- can Kennel Club site tirees for their pets at: www.akc.org, or the is not to be taken American Cat Asso- Happy for granted. They ciation at: www.amae- regard these pets ricancatassociation.com. as family members, making greater Labor Day! Many retirees adopt pets to enjoy and emotional and finan- take care of. - From the ACEBSA Team Update Your E-mail

Update your E-mail with us by sending an e-mail to [email protected] El Pueblo | September 2015 Let’s Talk Sports! Page 9 Ryan Mallett and Brian Hoyer should have all year, but not sure if that translates to the decent amounts of success in the air, while playoffs. the sports beat Arian Foster should pay off dividends for The Bengals are once again going to this squad. look good at the start of the season, but Break It Down! The best option to win this division is the will then limp through the meat of their by Ryan Dearbone team many think could win the Super Bowl schedule. This is the formula they have this year, the Indianapolis Colts. Andrew seemed to perfect over the years. Some- Luck and crew put together a spectacular times, it has been rewarded with a playoff season in 2014, until they were taken down berth; other times, it has landed them noth- in the playoffs by allegedly flat footballs and ing. It’s not Andy Dalton’s fault or, even to the Patriots defense. Hopefully, with all the a degree, Coach Marvin Lewis. The team chicanery gone, the Colts will follow up last just never quite seems to come together season with another stellar outing. long enough to put together a meaningful Division Winner: Indianapolis Colts season. AFC North The Johnny Manziel Experiment seems Oh boy, what a season it could be in this to be a bust, up to this point. So, well-trav- division! The storylines are very interesting elled Josh McCown gets the task of not be- to say the least. Mike Tomlin might want ing the next Browns quarterback to be run to bring a bag of ice with him to work be- out of town. (Good luck with that, Josh!) Denver Broncos. Photo credit: www.terrordesigners.com cause he is definitely on the hot seat. His Meanwhile, over in Baltimore, the Ravens are looking to regroup and get back to the Last month’s National Football Confer- ture) might find this the hardest season in Super Bowl. I think this team learned a lot ence (NFC) breakdown was so compelling; recent memory. Brady is more than just about who they are without team legend, I hope you feel my American Football Con- their quarterback, he is their leader. So, Ray Lewis. Now, I think they are poised to ference (AFC) version doesn’t fall FLAT. with their leader going through these tough reload (not regroup) and contend for a title (Do you see what I did there? You would times, it will be interesting to see if the Pa- again. The division crown goes through if you are a Patriots fan, haha.) But, seri- triots can come together in defense of last “B-more.” ously, folks, the AFC has what it takes to be season’s Super Bowl victory. Division Winner: Baltimore Ravens the more interesting conference this sea- If there ever was a time for the Buffalo son. While all of the tumult and headlines Bills, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets to Wild Card Winners: New England are focused on New England, other teams make a move, that time is now! The team Patriots & Seattle Seahawks are definitely capable of making their case in the best position to do so, in my humble for the (Vince) Lombardi Trophy. opinion, is the Miami Dolphins. This team Now for my playoff predictions! I AFC West started out strong last season, before inex- believe the Green Bay Packers will win This division is more wide open than plicably stumbling through the rest of the the NFC title and the Indianapolis Colts you would think. Sure, the Broncos have season and ultimately missing the playoffs. will take the AFC crown. Based on that the clear advantage with a guy named Now, a season older and smarter, the ‘Fins matchup, if everyone stays healthy, Stella Manning under center. But, his arm and should be able to put together a more con- P. Sias this could be an amazing matchup! body failed him in the latter part of the 2014 sistent season. In the end, I think the veteran leadership season, and there is no guarantee that he The wild card teams of this division of Aaron Rodgers will prove too much for can return to Most Valuable Player form are the Jets and the Bills. The Jets have Indianapolis, and the “cheeseheads” will this year. My beloved Raiders have made defensive star, Darrelle Revis, back after once again hoist the Lombardi trophy and some very solid moves in drafting a quality his Super Bowl run with the rival Patriots. Indianapolis Colts. Photo credit: www. bring it back to Lambeau Field. wide receiver, Amari Cooper. Cooper has But, they jettisoned the only thing that skyhdwallpaper.com Super Bowl Winner: been compared to another Raider legend, made Jets football interesting the past few Green Bay Packers Tim Brown. Also, years, Coach Rex Pittsburgh Steelers have underperformed Who is your pick to win in the Su- the defense looks Ryan. Change is the last couple of seasons. That’s not per Bowl? Let me hear you; email me at better with some a good thing, but what the Rooney family expects from this [email protected]. of the dead weight the Jets will have proud organization. “Big Ben” Roethlis- removed from last to make sure that berger is still one of the best quarterbacks About the author: Ryan Dearbone is a former tele- year’s lineup. The this is a whole- in the League, but at what point does age vision news/sports reporter. He has also covered Raiders could be sale change be- catch up with him? Is it this season? Also, college football and basketball, NFL, and NBA for several websites and online magazines. a dark horse can- cause what they an aged defense is not helping matters didate for most im- were doing be- much. I think the Steelers are competitive proved team this fore clearly didn’t season. work. The Bills San Diego should will be better than stay in the chase, they were before, Let’s Hear It even though run- without a doubt, ning back, Ryan but I don’t know if Mathews, has taken they are ready to his talents to the become a playoff for the Ladies! “City of Brotherly Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs. Photo credit: www. team yet. New by Ryan Dearbone Love.” Phillip Rivers businessinsider.com coach, Rex Ryan still has a cannon, (yes, the former Let’s end this month’s Sports Beat but accuracy and intensity still remain his Jets coach), will at least make things inter- by giving a huge congratulations to two biggest issues. Still, in a division that hasn’t esting at the Bills’ press conferences. women who are helping to reshape this been the strongest of late, it wouldn’t take Division Winner: Miami Dolphins thing we call sports: Jen Welter (Arizona much to get over the hump. Finally, the AFC South Cardinals), who is the first female coach Kansas City Chiefs enter the second year Rookie quarterback, Marcus Mariotta, of any kind in the National Football Asso- of the “Andy Reid project.” The expecta- of the Tennessee Titans has his work cut ciation; and Becky Hammon, Assistant tions last year fell flat, as the Chiefs stalled out for him this season. He goes from a Coach for the San Antonio Spurs! Not out early. That can’t happen again. Reid is high-octane, winning Oregon Ducks col- only are these two ladies proving they too good of a coach to let the ship go down lege program, to a stagnant and sputtering are capable of coaching men, they are again this year. Even a Wild Card playoff offense in Tennessee. The Titans have a doing it with a quiet grace and ease that shows they are the perfect people for berth is better than nothing. Quarterback questionable running game, as no clear Jen Welter. Photo credit: www.sports360az.com Alex Smith has zero excuses this time for a stars have emerged at this point. The de- lackluster season. So, if he flops, it might fense is also a suspect. I hate to be unfair the job. I hope more sports franchises be time to send him packing. to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but I’d be will reach out to applicants of all gen- Division Winner: Denver Broncos wasting your time, and mine, if I wrote a lot ders, races, etc., and base their hiring AFC East about their prospects this season. They practices solely on the person’s ability Jimmy Garoppolo… Who? Well, you will bring up the rear once again. to coach, not outdated beliefs of what a may just find out how good the Patriots The Houston Texans will be better in coach should look or act like. backup quarterback really is while the 2015 than they were in 2014. J.J. Watt team’s star, Tom Brady, fights his 4-game will continue to terrorize opponents on About the author: Ryan Dearbone is a former suspension by the National Football defense. Jadeveon Clowney will hope- television news/sports reporter. He has also covered college football and basketball, NFL, League. The Patriots (who, like the San fully get to make more of an impact than he and NBA for several websites and online mag- Becky Hammon. Photo credit: www. Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball did last season, when injury robbed him of azines. Association, are never out of the title pic- much of his rookie season. Quarterbacks mysanantonio.com Page 10 Food & Health El Pueblo | September 2015 Corkscrew Let’s Cook! Pasta Salad Prep Time: 15 minutes Natural and Tasty Food!!! Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients: 2 cups corkscrew noodles 1/4 cup Italian dressing 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Preparation: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1. Cook noodles according to pack- 1 cup broccoli, partly cooked age instructions. 1/2 cup green pepper 2. Combine the dressing and Parme- 1/2 cup chopped tomato san cheese. Mix well. 1/4 cup onion 1/4 cup black olives 3. Add remaining ingredients. Mix 1/4 cup Colby Jack cheese lightly, and chill before serving. Source: www.goldennuggetgourmet.com

Tomato-Vegetable 1 large red bell pepper, cut Roasted Chicken with into eighths Juice 2 large stalks celery, Sausage Stuffing Prep Time: 15 minutes trimmed Preparation: Total Time: 15 minutes 1 medium carrot, Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes 1. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, peeled Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes onion, celery, and red pepper in ice cubes (optional) Yield: 6 servings butter, until sausage is no longer Ingredients: pink and vegetables are crisp-ten- 1 cup chopped hearts of romaine Ingredients: der; do not drain. 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives Preparation: 1/2 pound pork sausage 2. Place croutons in a large bowl; add 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges 1. Working in this order, process let- 1/2 cup chopped onion sausage mixture. Stir in the pars- 1/4 fresh jalapeño, tuce, chives, tomatoes, jalapeño, 1/2 cup chopped celery ley, tarragon, poultry seasoning, stemmed and seeded bell pepper, celery, and carrot 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper salt, and pepper. Stir in enough through a juicer, according to the broth until stuffing is moistened and manufacturer’s di- 1 tablespoon butter holds together. Cucumber, rections. 5 cups unseasoned stuffing croutons Celery, and 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 3. Just before baking, loosely stuff 2. Fill 2 glasses with chicken. Place on a rack, with ice, if desired, and 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh Mint Juice breast side up, in a shallow roast- pour the juice into tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon ing pan. Pour 1/2 cup broth around Prep Time: 5 minutes the glasses. Serve dried tarragon chicken. Total Time: 5 minutes immediately. Yield: 1 serving 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 4. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees Source: 1/2 teaspoon salt Fahrenheit for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or Ingredients: www.eatingwell.com 1/4 teaspoon pepper until a thermometer reads 180 de- 1 medium cucumber grees for the chicken and 165 de- Preparation: 1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth, 1 celery stalk grees for the stuffing, basting occa- 1. Add all ingredi- divided 1 apple sionally with pan juices. ents to a juice and 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds) 1 cup spinach, serve. Source: www.tasteofhome.com loosely packed Source: 2 or 3 sprigs mint www.kriscarr.com Tip of the Month:

Top 10 Foods to Lower Your Cholesterol en staple also helps prevent blood omega-3 fatty acids. The key is mod- By Mikaela Ibanez clots and reduce blood pressure. eration, since nuts are high in calories. 6. Oatmeal: Oatmeal is rich in soluble Eat a small handful as a snack, 3 to 4 There are several different factors that 3. Spinach: This dark green, leafy vege- fiber, which reduces LDL cholesterol times per week. may contribute to high levels of blood cho- table contains a lot of lutein, and a 1/2 and the absorption of cholesterol into 10.Chocolate: Dark or bittersweet lesterol, including heredity, age, gender, cup of lutein-rich foods daily can help your bloodstream. Try to consume 5 chocolate contains flavonoid antioxi- and stress. But, by maintaining a healthy artery walls defend against cholesterol to 10 grams or more per day. dants, which prevent blood platelets diet balanced with regular exercise, it’s from clogging. Thus, it also guards 7. Olive oil: Olive oil is a great source from sticking together and can help possible to lower “bad” cholesterol levels against heart attacks. of monounsaturated fatty acids. Just keep arteries unclogged. You can in- and raise “good” cholesterol levels. Try 4. Soy: Soy is a smart and delicious al- use about 2 tablespoons daily, since it crease good cholesterol, and prevent adding any of the following foods to your ternative to reduce saturated fat. Soy is also high in calories. bad cholesterol from oxidizing, with an recipes to help lower your cholesterol! foods and products can be used to 8. Tea: Flavonoids, an antioxidant found ounce of chocolate daily. replace meat and cheese. The Food in tea, prevents the oxidation of LDL 1. Salmon: Omega-3 fatty acids, found and Drug Administration (FDA) recom- cholesterol, and may even reduce Following a diet that’s geared towards in salmon and other cold-water fish, mends consuming at least 25 grams cholesterol and lower blood pressure. lowering cholesterol can reduce LDL help lower “bad” low-density lipopro- of soy protein daily to lower high cho- Green and black teas both have high cholesterol levels by as much as 10 to 15 tein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycer- lesterol. antioxidant levels; Carol A. percent. By making smart food choices, ides, while raising “good” high-density 5. Garlic: Garlic can pre- Williams drink at least Carol A. Williams it’s easy to maintain lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. It’s rec- vent cholesterol one cup a day! healthy cholesterol levels! ommended by the American Heart As- particles from 9. Mixed nuts: The information in this article should sociation to eat at least two servings of sticking to Like avocados, not be used to diagnose, nor treat, any fish every week. artery walls, nuts, including illness, metabolic disorder, disease, or 2. Avocado: Avocados contain heart- which stops cashews and health problem. Always consult your healthy monounsaturated fat, which artery-clog- almonds, have physician or health care provider before can help raise HDL and lower LDL. ging plaque healthy mono- beginning any treatment program. However, they can be high in calories, at its early unsaturated but you can consume avocado by us- stages. This fats. And, wal- Sources: www.prevention.com; www.web- ing it in lieu of high-fat condiments. flavorful kitch- nuts are rich in md.com El Pueblo | September 2015 Travel Page 11 Valencia and Eastern Spain by Greg Nelson | Contributing Columnist

Valencia (population 1.5 million in the ur- vegetable stand and threw tomatoes at ban area) is the major city in eastern Spain, them. The next year, the kids brought their and the third largest in the country. It is own tomatoes and starting firing. And, La found between Granada in the south and Tomatina was born. Barcelona that is in the country’s northeast The event now draws 40,000, or so, corner. people (who’s really counting?) from Valencia has ancient roots. It began all over the world. But, the first tomato as a Roman colony in 138 BC. El Cid got doesn’t get thrown until someone is able Peniscola seen from its castle. part of his reputation after capturing it from Moors in 1094. It has developed into Spain’s industrial center, but that doesn’t mean that it is devoid of interest to visitors. Its cathedral was built between the 13th and 15th centuries. The rumor is that the Holy Grail, Christ’s chalice at the Last Sup- per, is inside at the Capilla del Santo Caliz. The view from atop the cathedral is spectacular if you’re willing to climb a 207-step, narrow, spiral staircase. The River Turia that runs through Valen- cia was constantly overflowing its banks. In 1957, the river was diverted, and the river bed was turned into a park. The most stunning feature of the park is a cultural complex called the City of Arts and Sciences (Cuidad de las Artes y las Old grape press at Castellroig Cava Winery. Ciencia) that resembles the set of a futuris- tic movie. It includes an aquarium, under- Further north is an area known as water tunnels, planetarium, IMAX theater, Penedes, anchored by the village of Sant interactive displays for children to touch, Plaza de la Reina from atop Valencia Cathedral. Sadurní d’Anoia, where cava, or Spanish cently as 30 years ago, everyone, in some sparkling wine is made. We visited Castell- towns, lived in cave homes. Recently-built roig, a family-owned, organic winery. homes have added traditional-looking ex- This area of Spain can warm up to 100 tensions at the entrance. Inside the caves, degrees in summer, so May and Septem- the temperature stays between 63 and ber are the ideal months to visit. 70 degrees throughout the year. No two Travel tip: In many hotels, the air con- caves homes are the same. Vents to the ditioning turns off between 1:00 to 5:00 surface allow fumes to escape, and light to A.M. to save electricity, unless guests re- enter. quest otherwise. Peniscola (population 8000), between Valencia and Barcelona, has a beach and Greg Nelson is a retired General Manager at the castle that served as one of the locations Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. He can be reached through e-mail at gregn213@cox. for the filming of El Cid. net. The planetarium (on the left) and science museum (on the right) at the “City of Arts and Sciences” cultural complex in Valencia, Spain. opera house, science building, multifunc- tional sports facility, and reflecting pools. On weekends, you can meet thousands of locals at Las Arenas Beach on the north side of the port. It reminds me of Venice Beach. It is 450 feet wide, with no shade. And, there is a wonderful promenade lined with restaurants. At its north end, the next beach is the lively Platja de Malvarossa. Valencia boasts of an impressive bicy- cle sharing system that makes over 2,700 Cave homes in Purullena. bikes available to visitors and residents at 250 stations. The aquarium at the “City of Arts and Sciences” Ferries depart regularly from Valencia to cultural complex in Valencia, Spain. the Balearic Islands, which include Ibiza, but 66 miles to the south is Denia from to climb to the top of a greased pole and which the shortest ferry rides to the islands knock off the pork that has been placed depart. The coastline southward from De- there. Trucks then bring in tons of nasty- nia 113 miles to Alicante is called Costa tasting tomatoes that are grown just for Blanca. Like Los Angeles, eastern coastal this purpose. For the next hour, everything Spain is dominated by a subtropical Medi- and everybody is covered in tomato guts. terranean climate. Unlike Los Angeles, the The day finishes with after-parties that water on the Costa Blanca is turquoise, include sangria and the traditional Span- and the beach sand is white. ish dish, paella. Several other cities host I didn’t learn about the town of Bunol similar versions of La Tomatina, including (population 10,000) until I returned home. Reno, Nevada, and Twin Lakes, Colorado. Located 25 miles west of Valencia, it hosts Along the highway between Valencia what it calls “The World’s Biggest Food and Granada, are the towns of Guadix and Fight.” It all started in 1945 when some Purullena that feature an unusual number over-enthusiastic youngsters caused a of cave homes. Cave-dwelling began dur- guy to fall off a float during a festival pa- ing the Moorish occupation, but most were rade. Angry, he went to a nearby fruit and built during the 1800s by peasants. As re- Valencia Cathedral Page 12 Money ANd the LAW El Pueblo | September 2015

What is a Will and Do I Need One?

by David Sarazen | Contributing Columnist

A Will is a legal document that gives has two responsibilities. One is to manage Signature and Witness Attesta- instructions to be carried out after your your child’s “Person,” that is, their physical tion. Finally, the most important section In your will, you can name beneficiaries, specify your death. For example, you can name needs, such as housing, food, clothing, of your Will is the signature and attestation choice of a guardian for your minor children, and beneficiaries, specify your choice of a and healthcare. The other is to manage component. In California, your Will has to appoint an executor. guardian for your minor children, and their “Estate,” or property, until they reach be signed and witnessed. Typically, you will appoint an executor. Wills are revocable 18 years of age. sign your Will while two witnesses watch. Of course, there are a number of during your life, and become irrevocable Executor. An executor is a person or Then the witnesses, who are in “joint pres- additional clauses included in most Wills, upon death. That’s why it is said Wills institution that takes an inventory of your ence,” meaning they are together at the such as the requirement, or not, of a bond “speak” at death. Let’s take a look at some estate, determines the estate’s value, same time and actually watch you sign for the executor, the executor’s power “Will Components,” such as beneficiary pay’s your debts and taxes, and then, with your Will, sign the Will as witnesses “under and authority, and my favorite, the “No designations, guardianship clauses, the court’s approval, distributes your as- penalty of perjury.” This “witness attesta- Contest” clause that disinherits anyone executor appointments, and signature and sets to your beneficiaries according to the tion” clause is referred to as “self-proving.” who contests the Will. witness attestation to see how they work instructions in your Will. As with the ap- Self-proving Wills executed under penalty Are there alternatives to Wills? together to make up a valid Last Will and pointment of a guardian, Manuel Lozano of perjury allow your Will to be admitted to Some people don’t think they need Testament. your executor should be someone you probate, even if your witnesses have died a Will because they own their assets Beneficiaries. Beneficiaries are the trust and who will carry out your directions. or can’t be located. in joint ownership or have designated people and/or organizations you want to beneficiaries on their financial accounts. “benefit” with your assets. Beneficiaries If you have a Such “Pay on Death” designations are fine, can receive specific gifts, say jewelry, cash, minor child, you as long as your named beneficiary is alive. or real property, or can share in the “resi- need to nominate If they aren’t, the assets may be distributed due” of your estate. The residue is what’s a guardian in to your estate and be subject to probate, your will. left after your debts and taxes are paid. which is what you were trying to avoid by You also need to name “Contingent,” or naming beneficiaries on your accounts! secondary, beneficiaries in case your pri- The Take Away. If you care about mary beneficiaries don’t survive you. who inherits your estate, or have minor Guardians. If you have a minor child, children, you should have a Will. Wills are you need to nominate a guardian. If you easy to draft, relatively inexpensive, when suddenly died, who do you trust to care for compared to trusts, and, most of all, can your child? If you don’t nominate a guard- give you peace of mind. ian, a court will step in and appoint someone, and that someone might not have David Sarazen is an attorney with a practice con- your child’s best interests at heart. It’s bet- centrated on Trusts & Estates, Probate, and Real ter that you express your choice of a trust- Estate matters. He can be reached directly at (310) 972-0241. You can also view his website at ed guardian to raise your child. A guardian www.DavidSarazen.com for additional articles.

lender, an appropriate and good step to are available. Indeed, you may be able to take. Mr. Willner advises, in a number of re- obtain a replacement of your home equity spects today, you were fortunate to have a loan, as just one example. If you believe A Lawyer’s Perspective home equity lender consider modification. you have been harmed by the lender, or We are thinking that the offer of a longer treated with bias or inequality, you can con- by Ron Sokol | Contributing Columnist term for you was made to lower your pay- tact the Department of Housing and Urban ment, to give the lender more assurance Development, and, if you choose to do so, n You can send any questions that you may have to: [email protected]. it would get paid in full, and at a payment file a complaint against the lender. Legal that you can afford. These terms would be action can be costly, of course, and often Q: My second mortgage is a home risky. Here are two websites from which equity loan with a term of 15 years, you may obtain further useful informa- and a variable rate. The last time tion: www.helochelp.org, Leo Ingalla and www. it was adjusted, the rate was about hud.gov. 3.5%, but I had to wait over a year for a loan modification. Although Q: What does lender liability con- I, then, successfully went through sist of? the 3-month payment trial period, I would not sign the agreement A: In general, lender liability arises when (the loan documents they sent) the lender’s conduct breaches or violates because, to my genuine surprise, a common law (or a judicially created) duty, they modified the loan for over 300 or the lender acts in violation of a federal months, made it a fixed rate, and Photo use for illustrative purposes only. or state statute or code. Examples include gave me bad, new loan terms. To the lender acting inequitably or fraudu- sum it up: They took really long both feel you have presented a situation based on the information provided by you lently with regard to a customer, or, as to even process my request, then with complex issues. Ideally, we would for the loan modification. The lender typi- noted, the lender breaches an applicable they changed the terms in a nega- want to see the paperwork to be able to cally evaluates the value of the property, law. Damages can include the losses suf- tive way. What are my remedies? fully assess the matter. Here is what we its current equity position, and your actual fered by the borrower or customer, and can say at this point: ability to repay. Note that as more people penalties in some instances. Causes of Most home equity loans are not Fan- are seeing an increase in their home value, action range from negligent misrepresen- nie Mae or Freddie Mac insured, and, less home equity lenders have been willing tation to breach of fiduciary duty, to eco- therefore, when the United States govern- to modify their loans. Since you obtained nomic duress and, as mentioned above, ment instituted the loan modification pro- the loan and agreed to the terms (at least fraud. As to mortgage fraud, which comes grams, in most cases, home equity loans initially), and then agreed to a refinance, into play with regard to often reported loan were not included. More recently, if your from what we gather, there is certainly an modification controversies, the California first mortgage was permanently modified argument for a full refinance (of the first and Attorney General’s office has a helpful link (providing it was Fannie Mae or Freddie the second), or to at least to give thought available online: https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/ Mac insured), under the Home Affordable to selling the property (if you are willing to loan-modification. Photo use for illustrative purposes only. Modification Program, and as further pro- do so). vided by the government’s Making Home Now, both Mr. Willner and I would Ron Sokol has been a practicing attorney for over Affordable Program, you may be eligible indicate there are a number of variables 30 years, and has also served many times as a A: To best respond to your situation, I judge pro tem, mediator, and arbitrator. It is im- consulted with a very experienced, knowl- for a modification or principle reduction that come into play, which we do not have portant to keep in mind that this column presents edgeable real estate and mortgage pro- on your second mortgage (i.e. your equity from you. As such, it is prudent for you to a summary of the law, and is not to be treated or fessional named Barry Willner. He can be line), as well. Based on the information consult a qualified mortgage professional, considered legal advice, let alone a substitute for reached at [email protected]. We provided, we believe you contacted the to review the loan options if no remedies actual consultation with a qualified professional. El Pueblo | September 2015 Just For FUN Page 13 CHUCKLE TIME! By ACEBSA Team

Q: What do prisoners use to call each other? A: Cell phones.

Q: What do you call a bear with no teeth? A: A Gummy Bear.

Q: Where do snowmen keep their money? A: In snow banks.

Q: Why do farmers put bells on cows? A: Their horns don’t work.

Q: What’s black, white, and red all over? A: An embarrassed zebra!

Q: Why do birds fly south for the winter? A: It’s too far to walk.

Q: Two coins add up to thirty cents, and one of them is not a nickel. What are they? A: A quarter and a nickel. Only one of them is not a nickel.

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