Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 Vol. 15 No. 31

NEWS NEWS OPINION HEALTH Crime Avenue Election Making sense Report Theatre sold reaction of Candida

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DOWNEY – After what could be described as a strange and historic election Mayor Saab thanked the citizens of Downey for allowing him to serve the for the City of Downey, Blanca Pacheco, Rick Rodriguez, and Alex Saab have all community for another four years. been elected to City Council. “I’m humbled that we can all work together for four more years. Holding This year’s election saw nine candidates vying for three council seats that public office is one of the most sacred responsibilities that we can do as an will soon be vacated in the coming weeks. elected official – to serve our residents,” said Saab. “I’m just ecstatic that the Grove Christmas residents gave me an opportunity to serve them for four more years.” All three victors took early leads in the polls Tuesday, and maintained and Sunday - The Grove, 7 pm increased on their position throughout the night. The mayor also seemed pleased with the results from the other two elections. Seth McFarlane kicks off the holiday season with performances by Lea Pacheco, who will now sit in the District 1 seat once Luis Marquez leaves “I think Blanca and Rick, their track record and their dedication to the Michele and Rachel Platten. office, took 50.35% of the vote with 2,424 ballots cast. Pacheco defeated Alma community speaks volumes,” said Saab. “I have all the confidence that we’re Marquez (wife of current Council Member Marquez) and Downey Planning gonna be able to work well together with the common goal of achieving Commissioner Hector Lujan, who took 1,248 and 1,142 votes respectively. greatness in our city, to make sure that we continue to prioritize the public safety of our residents, to be fiscally responsible, and represent our residents Rodriguez will now preside over District 3 once current Council Member ethically and honorably. I couldn’t be happier with those results.” Roger Brossmer’s term expires. Rodriguez took 2,698 and 43.78% of the votes to secure his spot on the City Council. Pacheco said she was anxious to get to work. His opponents Frine Medrano, Louis Morales, and Art Montoya took 1,789, “I’m excited with working with the other council members. I’m excited that I 975, and 700 votes respectively. can do so much more for our community,” she said. “I’m ready to start and help Mana the residents overall here in all of Downey and here in District 1.” Saturday and Sunday - The Forum Mayor Saab, the single candidate looking for reelection, took a commanding Mexican pop band Mana performs live lead that seemed insurmountable early on. Saab took 81.88% and 17,247 of at the Forum. the votes for District 5, breaking the city record for most votes cast for one MEASURE S: Downey’s hotly-anticipated Measure S ballot item passed candidate; a feat Saab had accomplished already once before. Tuesday evening. FROM OUR Facebook Rick Rodriguez displayed an excitement and enthusiasm for the council’s The widely controversial ballot measure passed with a comfortable lead work to come in the next four years. against those opposed, taking 62.30% of the vote. The final vote tally came to Blanca Pacheco, “I’m very excited and honored that the voters of Downey District 3 would 15,100 over 9,137. Rick Rodriguez win seats select me out of the four candidates to be their City Council person,” said Downey will now see a half-cent sales tax increase, raising around $9 Maria Maciel: I personally Rodriguez. “I’m so fortunate that our city – they’re keenly aware of what certain million annually for the purpose of increasing and improving public safety, experienced first hand seeing agendas are and what certain things are. And they realize when someone comes how low Alma Marquez infrastructure, and public parks. will go to obtain votes with their heart in their hand about wanting to serve, they recognize that. tonight. Not only did she lie The increase is set to expire in 2037. The funds will be monitored by an about Blanca’s character “I’m excited about working with Mayor Saab, Mayor Pro Tem Fernando independent citizens’ oversight committee. throughout the campaign Vasquez, Blanca, and Sean [Ashton]. We have an outstanding City Council but Alma used her “bribing” team…I’m excited about what’s to come. I’m excited and honored all at the techniques walking people –Alex Dominguez into the voting precinct and same time.” setting up a table with drinks and doughnuts to convince undecided voters.

John Zander: Good bye Frine Medrano! Downey just let you know your dirty politics are not welcome here.

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@AE_Media: Polls haven’t even been open 30 minutes and there is a long line outside the Barbara Riley Center #downeyvotes2016 Follow us! @DowneyPatriot 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 California Results Downey reaches deal to sell historic Avenue Theatre Prop. 51: $9 Billion Bond for Prop. 52: Extends existing fee on Prop. 53: Requires statewide modernizing K-12, charter, hospitals to fund coverage for voter approval for bonds over vocational schools and Medi-Cal, uninsured patients, $2 billion ■ REDEVELOPMENT: Conceptual community colleges and children’s health DEFEATED plan is to redevelop the theater Passed Passed into two restaurants.

By Eric Pierce Prop. 54: Stops the legislature Prop. 55: Extends income tax on Prop. 56: Increases taxes on Editor from passing any bill unless it’s earnings over $250,000 to fund tobacco and e-cigarettes to published on the internet for 72 schools and healthcare increase funding for health care hours Passed for low-income Californians DOWNEY – The city of Passed Passed Downey has reached a deal to sell the historic but run-down Avenue Theatre to a group of investors who plan to redevelop Prop. 57: Allows parole Prop. 58: Allows schools to Prop. 59: Recommends California the former discount movie house consideration for nonviolent establish non English-only propose an amendment to into contemporary restaurants. felons and allows juvenile education programs overturn Citizens United court judges to decide whether Passed decision, which removed some City Council members voted juveniles will be prosecuted as limits for corporate and union 4-0 Monday to authorize the sale adults campaign spending to Downey Restaurant Group Passed Passed at a price of $750,000. The city purchased the property for $1.2 The inside of the Avenue Theatre as photographed in 2007 by George million in 2008. Manzanilla Prop. 60: Requires adult film Prop. 61: Prohibits California Prop. 62: Repeals the death performers to use condoms from buying prescription drugs penalty and replaces it with life Downey Restaurant Group when filming, and other health at a higher price than paid by imprisonment without possibility is a partnership between former Schindler added. purchase the site in 2008. regulations the US Department of Veterans of parole mayor Kirk Cartozian and DEFEATED Affairs DEFEATED restaurateur Adrian Amosa. They Conceptual designs call for City council members praised DEFEATED own the recently-opened Gaucho a pizza parlor at the entrance the sale, calling redevelopment Grill restaurant at the Promenade facing Downey Avenue, with of the Avenue an expensive and in Downey along with eateries a second restaurant and pub complicated project that few Prop. 63: Requires background Prop. 64: Legalizes marijuana for Prop. 65: Requires plastic bag in Burbank, Brentwood and facing 3rd Street. wanted to take on. checks for purchasing use by adults 21 and over fees be directed toward specified downtown Long Beach. ammunition and prohibits Passed environmental projects “Two new storefronts will “The fact is, unless someone possession of large capacity DEFEATED “The Downey Restaurant bring the building back to life,” stepped up to redevelop the magazines Group plans an adaptive reuse Schindler said. “The existing Avenue like this group did, it was Passed of the same footprint of the marquee will be preserved and going to remain idle for years former Avenue Theatre building,” fully restored.” and years and years,” said Mayor community development Alex Saab. director Aldo Schindler wrote The project is contingent Prop. 66: Changes procedures Prop. 67: Bans single-use plastic Measure HHH: Homelessness on the site being structurally According to the Downey Arts governing state court challenges and paper bags Reduction and Prevention in a report to council members. “As such, it is their intent to sound and passing a property Coalition, the Avenue Theatre to death sentences Passed Housing, and Facilities Bond appropriately restore the site and inspection. The city holds the opened in 1922 as a vaudeville Passed Issue rename the future 10,000 square right of first refusal to buy stage and was renovated in 1949 Passed foot operating facility complex the property back if plans fall as a movie theater. Its stage Alegria at the Avenue Theatre. through. also served as a dance studio for choreographer Doris Niles, Measure M: Los Angeles County Measure A: Parks and Open Downey Restaurant Group Traffic Improvement Plan Space Parcel Tax “This multi-functional a well-known concert and ballet complex will host a balanced mix also needs to obtain project dancer. Passed Passed of restaurants and identities, sure approval from the Planning to deliver the highest levels of Commission in order for escrow The theater closed in 2004, gastronomic and entertainment to close. Proceeds from the sale when it was operating as a dollar experiences to its patrons,” will reimburse the city’s housing movie house. funds, which were used to Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 The Downey Patriot | 3

Christmas Tree Brunch tickets on sale Police memorial plaque to be unveiled Wednesday DOWNEY – Assistance League of Downey will be having its annual Christmas Tree Brunch on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. DOWNEY – A memorial here when the city became a Boulevard. The event raises funds for Tickets are available at Second Tyme Around Thrift Shop at 11026 plaque dedication in honor of city,” city officials said. the Downey TLC Center, which Downey Avenue daily between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. fallen police officer Ricky Galvez Parents should bring their provides health and human will take place this Wednesday, The space center child’s birth certificate and three services to Downey students and The luncheon price is $50 for lunch with a silent auction, music collaborated with Lawbaugh’s proofs of address to registration. and chances to win decorated Christmas trees. Nov. 16, at 9 a.m. in front of the their families. Downey police station. family to produce the exhibit, which includes rare artifacts and For more information, email “Our annual Stay Healthy The formal ceremony will memorabilia. [email protected] or call Downey 5K run is an incredible feature the unveiling of a Kaye Quintero at (562) 417-2041 opportunity for members of the memorial plaque in honor of The opening reception is or Ed Wormald at (562) 417- community to support our efforts Galvez, who was killed Nov. 18. from 5-7 p.m. and will include 2042. to ensure healthy and successful speakers, light refreshments and futures for all our children,” said The plaque will be added to a celebration of what would have Luz Perez, TLC coordinator. the fallen officers’ memorial in been Lawbaugh’s 101st birthday. PTA DRIVE: Downey Council saturday, oct. 29 front of the police station. Sponsorship opportunities For more information, call PTA is hosting a membership At 1:42 a.m., officers responded to the call of a stolen vehicle in the drive contest between Warren are available and range in price The ceremony is expected (562) 231-1200 or go online to from $50 to $1,000 or above. 9000 block of Apollo Way. They located the vehicle and the driver was to last about 30 minutes and is columbiaspacescience.org. and Downey high schools arrested for grand theft auto. open to the public. Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 6-8 Landmark distance signs are p.m. at Stay Gallery. also available to purchase for $100 and will be located around At 3:30 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the 9000 block NWDLL: Northwest Downey Representatives from both the route. Deadline to purchase a of Apollo Way. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was arrested ROSE PARADE: Downey’s Little League will conduct sign- schools will be at the event Parks and Recreation Department ups this weekend for the spring to discuss a $750 scholarship landmark sign is Jan. 31. for grand theft auto. The driver is also being charged for possession of has a limited number of tickets 2017 season. available from the California The 5K will be held rain or narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia. for a Jan. 2 excursion to the State PTA, along with details on shine. No bicycles, skateboards, Tournament of Roses Parade. Early registration begins the application process. Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 scooters or pets will be allowed At 6:00 p.m. two males assaulted an LA Fitness security guard after Tickets include grand stand p.m. at Furman Park. Other early (except service animals). being asked to leave the premises. The suspects assaulted the security seating and a bus ride to and registration dates are Dec. 3 and To register, or to purchase guard and stole his cell phone. The guard attempted to detain the men, from the parade. Dec. 17. DOWNEY 5K: Registration is now open for the fifth annual a vendor booth, sponsorship or but was further assaulted. One of the suspects was located nearby For more information, call Fee is $95 for kids ages 4-7, Healthy Downey 5K run/walk, landmark sign, visit dusd.net/tlc and arrested for robbery. The second suspect is still outstanding. (562) 904-7223 or visit the $110 ages 8-12, and $125 ages taking place Feb. 25 at 8 a.m. at or call (562) 904-3577. Detectives are investigating. Barbara J. Riley Center. 13-18. Apollo Park. Same-day registration will Registration is free for its Early registration is $25 for begin at 6 a.m., and bibs can be At 9:15 p.m., gang officers contacted a suspect who was seated in a Challenger Division for physically adults and $15 for kids, and picked up from 6:30-7:30 a.m. vehicle on the north side of Apollo Park. During a search of the vehicle, SPACE CENTER: Downey’s challenged players. includes a commemorative Columbia Memorial Space Center Opening remarks and warm- officers located a large caliber rifle with a sawed off buttstock. The T-shirt. is opening a temporary new All children, regardless of up exercises start at 7:30 a.m., suspect was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm. exhibit Saturday: “Engineering ability level, can participate in Prices increase Feb. 1 and do followed by the race at 8. the Unlimited Future: Albert NWDLL provided they live or not include T-shirts. At 11:35 p.m., officers responded to the 12800 block of Paramount ‘Buddy’ Lawbaugh.” go to school north of Firestone Boulevard regarding shots fired in the area. Gang officers contacted The exhibit will highlight the intoxicated suspect inside a liquor store and found him to be in the life of Albert Lawbaugh and possession of a 9mm handgun. They also located five spent 9mm his role in Downey’s aerospace casings in the area. The suspect was arrested and booked for reckless history. discharge of a firearm. Lawbaught was a major figure at Downey’s North American sunday, oct. 30 Aviation facility at the time of the city’s incorporation in 1956. At 9:03 a.m., officers responded to a call of a stolen vehicle in the 9000 block of Apollo Way. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for grand “This exhibit gives the space theft auto and the passenger was arrested for an outstanding warrant. center the rare opportunity to look at Downey at the time of its birth through the lens of one of the people who was working 4 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016

Sports Briefs: Bears cross country finishes first in La Mirada Regional

By Mark Fetter finished 24th in a time of 17:16.8. The Viking receiving corps were led by Christopher Atkins’ Contributor four catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns, Tony Ramirez’s The Downey boys’ cross country team did not qualify for C.I.F. four catches for 31 yards and Joseph Alex’s two catches for 39 Prelims later this morning in Riverside. yards and one touchdown. DOWNEY – The Warren High School boys’ cross country team finished first at S.G.V.L. Finals held at La Mirada Regional The Downey defense was led by Michael Cabrera’s nine solo Park last week. ■ The Downey High School girls’ cross country team finished and one assisted tackles, Nicholas Whitney’s six solo and three second at S.G.V.L. Finals held at La Mirada Regional Park last assisted tackles and Eli Garcia’s six solo and one assisted tackles. The Bears finished with a team score of 23, Paramount week. The Lady Vikings finished with a team score of 39. finished second with 40, Gahr finished third with 72, Downey Coach Williams, his staff and players are looking forward to finished fourth with 104, Lynwood finished fifth with 142and The Lady Vikings finished third, sixth, seventh, 11th and 12th starting their playoff run later tonight. Dominguez finished sixth with 180, respectively. places respectively and were led by Laura Velasco who finished in a time of 18:56.4. Brianna Orozco finished sixth in a time of The Bear running attack placed first, third, fifth, sixth and 19:12.4, Adriana Higuera finished seventh in a time of 19:14.6, ■ The Warren High School football team defeated Lynwood eighth and was led by Daniel Ramos who finished in a time of Morelia Venegas finished 11th in a time of 19:38 and Elsa at Lynwood last Friday night, 25-15, improving to 2-7-1 overall 15:40.5. Emiliano Rodriguez finished third in a time of 15:49, Delgado finished 12th in a time of 20:02.1. and 2-3 in S.G.V.L. play. Alexander Garber finished fifth in a time of 15:59.6, Antonio Munoz finished sixth in a time of 16:04.6 and Adan Castellanos Downey will compete at C.I.F. Prelims later this morning in With the loss, the Knights fell to 4-6 overall and 1-4 in league finished eighth in a time of 16:11.1. Riverside. The Lady Vikings are scheduled to run at 10:28 a.m. in play. Division One and Heat Three. Paramount will also be competing With two league wins the Bears were hoping for an at-large Warren will compete at C.I.F. Prelims later this morning in in the same race. Riverside. The Bears are scheduled to run at 9:00 a.m. in Division C.I.F. Division 7 bid. Unfortunately, the Bears did not receive the One and Heat One. at-large entry and did not qualify for postseason play. ■ The Downey High School football team defeated Paramount In the Lynwood game, the Bears and Knights each scored at Paramount last Friday night, 28-14. touchdowns and were both successful on two-point conversions. ■ The Warren High School girls’ cross country team finished The score at the end of the first quarter was 8-8. Both teams With the win, the Vikings improved to 9-1 overall and 5-0 in first at S.G.V.L. Finals held at La Mirada Regional Park last week. scored a touchdown and converted extra points in the second S.G.V.L. play. With the loss, the Pirates fell to 7-3 overall and 4-1 The Lady Bears finished with a team score of 30, Downey finished quarter. The score was 15-15 going into the locker rooms at in league play. second with 39, Paramount finished third with 88, Gahr finished halftime. fourth with 105, Lynwood finished fifth with 144 and Dominguez Downey is the 2016 S.G.V.L. champion and was the only finished sixth with 149, respectively. The second half belonged to the Bears as they outscored S.G.V.L. team to earn a C.I.F. Division 4 playoff birth. Downey Lynwood 10-0. Warren scored an unanswered touchdown and will host Damien of La Verne later tonight. The Spartans finished The Lady Bear running attack placed first, second, eighth, extra point in the third quarter to take a 21-7 lead. The Bears their regular season with a record of 6-4 and a Baseline League ninth and tenth and was led by Trinity Gomez who finished in added an unanswered field goal in the fourth quarter to take a record of 2-3. a time of 18:27.3. Carlota Conant finished second in a time of two possession lead and secured the 25-15 win. 18:49.6, Jazlyn Arevala finished eighth in a time of 19:20, Nadine In the Paramount game, the Vikings scored a touchdown and Gomez finished ninth in a time of 19:28.9 and Leann Gonzalez Bear quarterback Chris Venegas completed 9/12 pass extra point in the first quarter to take a 7-0 lead. Downey scored finished tenth in a time of 19:29.6. attempts for 83 yards and one touchdown. Sebestian Valencia another touchdown and extra point in the second quarter and led the Bear ground attack with 19 carries for 83 yards. The led 14-0 going into the locker room at halftime. The Warren girls’ cross country team will also compete at C.I.F. Warren receiving corps were led by Valencia’s three catches for Prelims this weekend in Division One and Heat Two scheduled to Downey and Paramount each scored a touchdown and extra 28 yards, Robbie Colenzo’s three catches for 38 yards and Jordan start at 10:16 a.m. point in the third quarter and Downey led 21-7 as the quarter Mayes’ two catches for 12 yards. came to an end. Both teams scored a touchdown and converted The Warren defense was led by Donovan Taylor’s nine solo the extra point in the fourth quarter and Downey came away with ■ and two assisted tackles, Jorge Valderrama’s seven solo and The Downey High School boys’ cross country team finished the hard fought, 28-14 win. fourth at S.G.V.L. Finals held at La Mirada Regional Park last week. three assisted tackles, Sirahn Fields’ five solo and three assisted The Vikings finished with a team score of 104. Downey quarterback Trevor Hill completed 11/19 pass tackles and Nicholas Cid’s three solo and five assisted tackles. attempts for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Downey finished in 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd and 24th places The Bears finished their season on the upswing by winning respectively and were led by Jaime Quinones who finished in The Viking ground game accumulated 278 yards on 50 carries. their last two games. This year’s team was young and looks to a time of 16:49.1. Juan Luna finished 19th in a time of 16:56.8, Asfunso Elam had 28 carries for 158 yards, Emari Demercado had rebuild for next season with more experience and skill. Anthony Casillas finished 21st in a time of 17:11.1, Richard seven carries for 51 yards and Baraq Ross had six carries for 36 Casillas finished 22nd in a time of 17:11.5 and Martin Medina yards.

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Rejecting dirty politics Donald Trump’s victory speech Dear Editor: Downey has spoken. Dirty and deceptive politics have no place here. Thank you. Thank you very much, everyone. tell you that we have a large group of people. You know, they kept saying we have a small staff. Not so small. Look at all the people that we have. Look at all Frine Medrano and Alma Marquez ran very dirty campaigns, right down Sorry to keep you waiting; complicated business; complicated. to trying to influence voters at their polling places. Both published flat out of these people. Thank you very much. lies about their opponents without a care of who they may hurt. And Kellyanne and Chris and Rudy and Steve and David. We have got — we Downey is above that and saw right through it. I’ve just received a call from Secretary Clinton. She congratulated us — it’s have got tremendously talented people up here. And I want to tell you, it’s been Congratulations to the City of Downey, with Alex Saab, Rick Rodriguez about us — on our victory, and I congratulated her and her family on a very, very — it’s been very, very special. I want to give a very special thanks to our former and Blanca Pacheco on the City Council, we are all in great hands. hard-fought campaign. I mean, she — she fought very hard. mayor, Rudy Giuliani. John Zander Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time, and Unbelievable. Unbelievable. He traveled with us and he went through Downey we owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country. I mean that meetings. That Rudy never changes. Where’s Rudy? Where is he? Rudy. very sincerely. Governor Chris Christie, folks, was unbelievable. Thank you, Chris. Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division; have to get No more new taxes The first man, first senator, first major, major politician, and let me tell you, together. To all Republicans and Democrats and independents across this nation, he is highly respected in Washington because he’s as smart as you get: Senator Dear Editor: I say it is time for us to come together as one united people. Jeff Sessions. Where is Jeff? Congratulations to Rick Rodriguez, Blanca Pacheco and Alex Saab, all of It’s time. I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Great man. Another great man, very tough competitor. He was not easy. He whom I supported. Americans, and this is so important to me. was not easy. Who is that? Is that the mayor that showed up? Is that Rudy? Oh, I did not Support Measure S, the sales tax increase, with its deceptively For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there Rudy get up here. worded language on the ballot, which appealed to voters’ concerns about were a few people...[laughter]... I’m reaching out to you for your guidance and safety and infrastructure. Another great man who has been really a friend to me. But I’ll tell you, I got to your help so that we can work together and unify our great country. While I’m in favor of hiring more safety personnel and fixing our streets know him as a competitor because he was one of the folks that was negotiating As I’ve said from the beginning, ours was not a campaign, but rather an and sidewalks, the revenue generated from the increase in sales tax, will go to go against those Democrats: Dr. Ben Carson. Where is Ben? Where is Ben? into the general fund where it can be spent on any budget item at the sole incredible and great movement made up of millions of hard-working men and And by the way, Mike Huckabee is here someplace, and he is fantastic. Mike discretion of the city manager, with a rubber stamp by the city council. women who love their country and want a better, brighter future for themselves and his family, Sarah — thank you very much. and for their families. One such example would be the gift of public funds to Stay Gallery, the General Mike Flynn. Where is Mike? “non-profit” which has sold branding to the City, the school district, Gaucho It’s a movement comprised of Americans from all races, religions, Grill and is managing - for profit - the annual Christmas Parade for the backgrounds and beliefs who want and expect our government to serve the And General Kellogg. We have over 200 generals and admirals that have Chamber of Commerce. people, and serve the people it will. endorsed our campaign. And they’re special people and it’s really an honor. We The more revenue the city takes in, the more it will spend. We’re taxed have 22 congressional Medal of Honor recipients. We have just tremendous Working together, we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation and enough already. people. renewing the American dream. I’ve spent my entire life and business looking at Brian Heyman the untapped potential in projects and in people all over the world. That is now A very special person who believed me and, you know, I’d read reports that Downey what I want to do for our country. I wasn’t getting along with him. I never had a bad second with him. He’s an unbelievable star. He is.... Tremendous potential. I’ve gotten to know our country so well — tremendous potential. It’s going to be a beautiful thing. Every single American will have the (CROSSTALK) Political coverage opportunity to realize his or her fullest potential. The forgotten men and women That’s right. How did you possibly guess? So let me tell you about Reince, Dear Editor: of our country will be forgotten no longer. and I’ve said this. I said, Reince — and I know it, I know. Look at all those people Want to thank you for your expanded coverage of the election issues and We are going to fix our inner cities and rebuild our highways, bridges, over there. I know it. Reince is a superstar. But I said, “They can’t call you a candidates. tunnels, airports, schools, hospitals. We’re going to rebuild our infrastructure, superstar, Reince, unless we win,” because you can’t be called a superstar — like John Lacey which will become, by the way, second to none. And we will put millions of our Secretariat — if Secretariat came in second, Secretariat would not have that big, Downey people to work as we rebuild it. beautiful bronze bust at the track at Belmont. We will also finally take care of our great veterans. But I’ll tell you, Reince is really a star. And he is the hardest-working guy. And in a certain way, I did this — Reince, come up here. Where is Reince? Get over They’ve been so loyal, and I’ve gotten to know so many over this 18-month here, Reince. An endorsement for Stay Gallery journey. The time I’ve spent with them during this campaign has been among my greatest honors. Our veterans are incredible people. We will embark upon a Boy oh boy oh boy. It’s about time you did this, Reince. My God. Say a few Dear Editor: project of national growth and renewal. I will harness the creative talents of our words. No, come on, say something. Three years ago Valentin Flores invited me to bring Poetry Matters people and we will call upon the best and brightest to leverage their tremendous monthly gatherings to Stay Gallery. At that time, in its first two years Poetry RNC CHAIRMAN REINCE PRIEBUS: Ladies and gentlemen, the next president talent for the benefit of all. It’s going to happen. Matters had been one jump ahead of the closing of Mari’s Wine Bar, where of the United States, Donald Trump. we started, and the Rives Mansion, now closed too. We have a great economic plan. We will double our growth and have the Thank you. It’s been an honor. God bless. Thank God. Since then, Poetry Matters at Stay Gallery has thrived, being able to strongest economy anywhere in the world. At the same time, we will get along TRUMP: Amazing guy. Our partnership with the RNC was so important to the offer that location consistently for our Third Thursday readings. Stay Gallery with all other nations willing to get along with us. We will be....[applause] shines a bright light in anchoring downtown Downey. At our evening events, success and what we’ve done. We’ll have great relationships. We expect to have great, great relationships. our patrons feel safe and comfortable walking on Downey Avenue to and No dream is too big, no challenge is too great. So I also have to say I’ve gotten to know some incredible people — the from Stay. Pedestrians strolling by look in and join us, and often our audience Secret Service people. They’re tough and they’re smart and they’re sharp, and I is getting its first look at Stay Gallery and downtown Downey. Our needs are Nothing we want for our future is beyond our reach. America will no longer don’t want to mess around with them, I can tell you. And when I want to go and small: an open room, chairs, a table, a microphone. Stay offers more than settle for anything less than the best. wave to a big group of people and they rip me down and put me back down that: the ever-changing exhibits on the walls offer a stimulating background We must reclaim our country’s destiny and dream big and bold and daring. on the seat. But they are fantastic people, so I want to thank the Secret Service. for conversation. We have to do that. We’re going to dream of things for our country and beautiful Our reputations have enhanced each other. Stay has become known for its And law enforcement in New York City. They’re here tonight. These are things and successful things once again. outreach into the community, and Poetry Matters with its open microphone spectacular people, sometimes underappreciated unfortunately, but we offers local poets an opportunity to connect with an audience, before I want to tell the world community that while we will always put America’s appreciate them. We know what they go through. an established poet performs. Poetry Matters has brought distinguished interests first, we will deal fairly with everyone, with everyone — all people and So, it’s been what they call a historic event, but to be really historic, we have contemporary poets from all over Southern California to Downey, has all other nations. We will seek common ground, not hostility; partnership, not to do a great job. And I promise you that I will not let you down. We will do a published two anthologies of those poets, and as we begin our sixth year. is conflict. great job. We will do a great job. at work on a third. And now I’d like to take this moment to thank some of the people who really I feel that Stay Gallery offers the ideal arts setting, and is a natural I look very much forward to being your president, and hopefully at the end of helped me with this, what they are calling tonight, very, very historic victory. platform for poetry. two years or three years or four years, or maybe even eight years you will say, so First, I want to thank my parents, who I know are looking down on me right many of you worked so hard for us, but you will say that — you will say that that Stay is a constant beacon and outpost, visible proof of what the Downey Arts Coalition, partnering with Downey Vibe, and backed by the City now. Great people. I’ve learned so much from them. They were wonderful in was something that you really were very proud to do and I can. . . Council, can do. Stay is small but its vision is large. every regard. I had truly great parents. Thank you very much. And I can only say that while the campaign is over, our Lorine Parks I also want to thank my sisters, Maryanne and Elizabeth, who are here with us work on this movement is now really just beginning. Curator, Poetry Matters tonight. And, where are they? They’re here someplace. They’re very shy, actually. We’re going to get to work immediately for the American people. And we’re And my brother Robert — my great friend. Where is Robert? Where is Robert? going to be doing a job that hopefully you will be so proud of your president. My brother Robert. And they should all be on this stage, but that’s OK. You’ll be so proud. Again, it’s my honor. It was an amazing evening. It’s been an Never Trump They’re great. And also my late brother, Fred. Great guy. Fantastic guy. amazing two-year period. And I love this country. Dear Editor: Fantastic family. I was very lucky. Great brothers, sisters; great, unbelievable Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you to Mike Pence. Thank you. Needless to say that I am disappointed at Hillary Clinton’s loss of the parents. Presidency to a man that I feel is unqualified to be Commander in Chief of To Melania and Don, and Ivanka, and Eric and Tiffany and Baron, I love you this country. and I thank you, and especially for putting up with all of those hours. This was The election of Donald Trump to the Presidency is nothing less than tough. This was tough. This political stuff is nasty and it’s tough. So I want to a tragedy for the American republic, a tragedy for the Constitution, and a thank my family very much. Really fantastic. Thank you all. Thank you all. Mandatory sterilization triumph for the forces, at home and abroad, of nativism, authoritarianism, misogyny, and racism. And Lara, unbelievable job, unbelievable. Vanessa, thank you. Thank you very Dear Editor: much. Alex Ambruso I’d like to address Marisela Padilla’s “Rebuttal to Mario Guerra’s Downey What a great group. You’ve all given me such incredible support, and I will Recommendations,” much of which I disagree with, specifically Proposition 62. She says we should not take the role of determining who should live and who should die. I’m wondering if it has ever occurred to her that over God help the U.S. 60 million innocent babies have been murdered. I hear very few lamenting Dear Editor: their deaths. They die for a mother’s convenience, not for a horrible crime committed. In an article dated Oct. 13 (“Prison Labor is Slavery By Another Name”), a woman called convicts “slaves” and demands that they make a living wage. That is, a mother that says it’s her “choice” when actually her choice was back when she acted irresponsibly by not using a contraceptive when having On Oct. 20, another woman compared Donald Trump to Hitler. (“An sex if she didn’t want a baby, so just kill the baby. Obvious Choice for President,” Letters to the Editor) Has anyone in the U.S. noticed that our whole society is on a downward Both these women probably voted on Election Day. path? We all grieve when we see children and refugees who are drowned, God help us and God help the United States of America. trying to escape ISIS and almost daily people die in the war fighting ISIS, but George James Hofstetter why don’t so many seem to be concerned when we murder our own babies? Downey Maybe we should wake up and examine our consciences. Do we not think God will judge us for allowing this? OK, there are those of us who don’t want mothers and babies to go on the public dole, as there are too many. There are mothers and their daughters Veterans Day both on government giveaway programs. Remember, there was a choice. Dear Editor: Now I’m sure half of Downey will explode at this thought, but here it is As we celebrate another Veterans Day holiday it’s my hope that we realize anyway: the sacrifices our veterans made to make this holiday (and all other holidays) Suppose we pay for the first baby and mother’s care, but if she gets pregnant possible. If not for them we wouldn’t have a country to celebrate anything in. s second time, we will pay for the baby if the mother gets a hysterectomy and Several local restaurants are serving free meals to veterans on Nov. 11 names the father. After the man impregnates a second time, he shall have a and that’s a very nice gesture. We can show our appreciation by telling a vasectomy. veteran “Thank you for your service to our country.” This will cut down on the thousands who are on government-supported We owe our veterans a great debt of gratitude. Happy Veterans Day, programs. everybody! Elsa Van Leuven Harold Hougland Downey Downey 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

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This is Regional Medical Center. will continue to need three doses of HPV vaccine to protect against cancer-causing an invisible source of energy from internal organs, skeletal, nervous, known as candidemia, and can Write to him in care of this HPV infection. the earth, air, water, solar elements. circulatory system be without our newspaper at 8301 E. Florence happen if someone has a very Basically our environment. That is body’s protective skins? Chaos “Safe, effective, and long-lasting protection against HPV cancers with two visits Ave., Suite 100, Downey, CA weakened immune system and part of the reason why when in a and disarray, right? instead of three means more Americans will be protected from cancer,” said CDC a yeast infection that has gone 90240. toxic environment we tend to feel Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. “This recommendation will make it simpler for The aura is part of our energy untreated. 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Adolescents ages 13-14 are also able to receive HPV vaccination on the Thirteen cases of Candida auris (C. auris), a serious and sometimes fatal fungal Tell me this – is oxygen real? “YES whole physical body with Life new 2-dose schedule. infection that is emerging globally, have been identified in the United States, duh” this was my answer :-) . Are Force. CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) made this according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). you sure? Oxygen is not visible Here’s a simple exercise recommendation after a review of studies over several meetings. CDC and ACIP Seven of the cases occurred between May 2013 and August 2016 and are to the human eye, so how do we that helps sensitize the chakras reviewed data from clinical trials showing two doses of HPV vaccine in younger described this week in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The know it exist? of the palms of your hands. Sit adolescents (aged 9-14 years) produced an immune response similar or higher than other six cases were identified after the period covered by the report and are still Try this mini experiment but in a comfortable place; do not the response in young adults (aged 16-26 years) who received three doses. under investigation. not while driving: The report is the first to describe U.S. cases of C. auris infection. C. auris is often resistant to antifungal drugs and tends to occur in hospitalized patients. Exhale...exhale….exhale… “We need to act now to better understand, contain and stop the spread of exhale… Can we as a human being ATTORNEY ABOGADA this drug-resistant fungus,” said CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. “This is an survive solely on exhaling? ■ emerging threat, and we need to protect vulnerable patients and others.” Next: Among the seven cases detailed in the report, patients with C. auris were reported Inhale...inhale….inhale… Eva Juárez -Attorney in four states: New York, Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey. All of the patients had inhale… Can we as a human being serious underlying medical conditions and had been hospitalized an average of 18 survive solely on inhaling? days when C. auris was identified. Four of the patients died; it is unclear whether the deaths were associated with C. auris infection or underlying health conditions. The answer is “No” to both. Malhotra & Malhotra Oxygen like this invisible energy ■ Wills, Trusts, Probates (Testamentos, Fideicomisos, Demandas Sucesorias) ■ Divorce, Custody, Support (Divorcios, Convivencia, Pensión alimenticia) Call for a FREE Consultation! Your problems have solutions. (Todos sus problemas tienen solución) Hablo Español (562) 806-9400 (800) 811-8881 7847 E Florence Ave. Suite 111, Downey, CA 90240 8 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 Shared Stories: city slicker Claire Hess grew up in a story-book time in the 1960’s – across the bay A large, pregnant German Shepherd followed us home on County, the county seat. This is where the Modoc Indian Wars from San Francisco. Circumstances dictated an abrupt move to a very the 10th hole one afternoon, and as a good book says, “Pick up a were fought, and also the site of the Japanese internment in small town for her senior year in high school. Shared Stories is a weekly starving animal and it will thank you for it.” She delivered her ten Tulelake during World War II. column featuring articles by participants in a writing class at the Norwalk pups one afternoon on my parents’ twin beds. She was thankful The country was completely different from the bay area, and Senior Center. Bonnie Mansell is the instructor for this free class offered and said, “Here are ten more.” we were the strangers. The town only had 2,450 people and had through the Cerritos College Adult Education Program. Curated by Carol Next door to us was Fire Station #3 and the firemen were not more bars per capita than any other city in California. There was a Kearns neighbors, they were family. I can still remember the firemen, their saloon on every corner, it seemed. If you lived in a small town, you caring conversation and their tiny kitchen. When I smelled the know that all know your business before you do. By Claire Hess aroma of spaghetti sauce, it was time for me to go home. I always Two weeks before school, I saw two boys throwing frogs on the The authors of my being were travelling on a cool morning felt safe when my parents left, knowing that they were within pavement, so I was not sure about this place. blanketed with fog from Pt. Richmond to Hayward, California, a earshot. I decided not to be a city-slicking snob and plunged right distance of approximately 23 miles, in a speeding taxicab at 2:00 My brother and I always wondered who would run next door if am to anticipate the birth of yours truly. into my senior year with gusto. September rolled around and the we had a fire. One Christmas, we were burning the discarded paper whole school of 320 was very friendly and welcomed me with open Why did they go so far? Mom wanted me to be born in the and the wood above the fireplace caught fire. I can’t remember arms. I felt strange, but made many friends. same hospital with the same doctor as my brother who came who ran next door, but they were in the house within a minute. before me. When there were tryouts for the senior play, I was chosen for Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1960’s was the lead in the play, Aunt Susie Shoots the Works. I would not The taxicab skidded on its side along the Bayshore Freeway very political, and at the same time, sheltering. As we did not have even been given a walk-on part at my old high school, as the close to Golden Gate Meadows, a race track. The track was almost have computers and smart phones, I came home and practiced my competition was too keen. my birthplace, but the taxi righted itself and sped off to Hayward squeak, squeak violin for two hours and did my homework. Hospital, where I was born instantly. The play centered on a man-hating spinster who owns a I started playing in the third grade and stopped in my junior sausage factory. This was living, and I did not miss the old school! I entered this world on November 3. Was this a twist of fate? year of high school. I begged my parents to let me quit and take When I look back on the event, I see that I have been somewhat of typing lessons or drama. They said OK. I met a friend who owned horses in a small town north called Davis Creek, and she and I would ride. a gambler too with life’s trials and tribulations. That summer I missed out on a trip to Mason City, Iowa, to see After living in the housing projects of Richmond, my parents the premier of the Music Man because of my estrangement from In my public speaking class, I announced that I had never, ever bought a lot on a small hill overlooking the bay called El Cerrito, the orchestra. But I took it up again and played one semester in seen falling snow, and they answered, “Just you wait.” The first neighboring Berkeley, California. I missed the expansive lawns of college. snow was rather eventful, but after shoveling it with my dad, the novelty soon wore off. the projects and the cot I slept on, but was excited to live in a new San Francisco was only 12 miles away, but in those golden days area that looked like mini-country. that was a big trip. When relatives came from the Midwest, Dad The night of the senior play, I took my mother to the drug store Behind us was a golf course where my brother and I spent would pack everyone in our 1955 blue Ford and drive over the Bay and I was thinking a lot of my lines. It was snowing quite heavily many long hours box-boarding down the 7th hole green and Bridge to Grotto #9 at Fisherman’s Wharf to have the best clam and a girl darted out from in front of the car next to me. Luckily I selling lemonade to the golfers. There was also golf-ball selling, chowder, with oyster crackers sprinkled on top, and, of course, the slammed on my brakes and did not hit her. It really shook me up and many times a golfer would say, “I lost that one last week, but entrée prawns. and I do not think I drove the car for a few months after that. here’s 25 cents.” It took almost an hour to get there because most of the time Graduation took place in May with 32 of us Modoc Braves, we got lost, what with all of the one-way streets. and I looked forward to the summer and then on to Chico State University in the fall. Oh, but what a city San Francisco was – so cosmopolitan, sophisticated, and with views of the bay on most of the hills. That summer I was hired as a waitress at a local restaurant in Women wore stylish, small hats, and covered their hands and nails town, and it was also the bowling alley and Greyhound Bus station with gloves. stop. I worked for $1 an hour. That was less than the minimum wage at the time - $1.25. I heard the bad news when I arrived home from school when I was finishing my junior year. We were moving to a small town Many interesting incidents happened on the job, but the one in northeastern California by the name of Alturas. This is the last I remember the most was when two English ladies came into the larger town before you are in Oregon. I couldn’t believe my ears. restaurant and they each tipped me a silver dollar! I pleaded with my parents to let me stay behind and finish my Every night I would arrive home and Mom would get up and we anticipated senior year. Couldn’t I live with my best friend? would count all of my tips – she was shocked at the silver dollars! Oh, now Claire, you know that would be impossible. I believe in the premise that unfortunate circumstances train you, give you strength, and usually end with a happy ending. I Nothing worked and I was destined to leave the friends I have wonderful memories of experiences in the small town that had spent all my school years with. We were classmates since enhanced my knowledge and gave me a good comparison of kindergarten and there were 562 of us – how could I leave? urban versus rural communities. The move took place, and two parents, three children, one Home is where the heartbeat is. German Shepherd, and one cat took Highway 395 up to Modoc Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 The Downey Patriot | 9 Jeff Garcia headlines comedy show in Downey next week

DOWNEY – A comedy fundraiser to help raise money for needy For questions or more information, call the Barbara J. Riley Center children in Mexico will be held Friday, Nov. 18, at the Embassy Suites at (562) 904-7223. in Downey. Emalina, an active 3-year-old Scheduled to perform are Jeff Garcia, Sebastian Cetina, Johnny pitbull terrier, is SEAACA’s Pet CHRISTMAS PARADE: The 65th annual Downey Christmas Sanchez, Julio Gonzalez and Mike Cano. of the Week. Parade will take place Sunday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. along Downey Avenue. There will also be raffles, music and surprise guests. This year’s grand marshal is Don Knabe. Emalina (ID No. 17-09273) is Tickets are $25 and proceeds will be used to purchase Christmas ideal for a family or owner gifts for children in Tecate, Baja Mexico. with an active lifestyle. She has already been spayed. For tickets or information, call Monica at (562) 644-6514 or Ernie TREE-LIGHTING: The city of Downey will hold a “tree-lighting at (562) 760-5816. event” -- presumably for Christmas -- on Monday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. There will be arts and crafts, a snow play area, live entertainment, and photos with Santa Claus. MILITARY: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Munguia graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio- There will also be a cake-cutting celebration in honor of Downey’s Lackland. 60th anniversary. He completed an eight-week program that included training in POETRY MATTERS military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, ROCK & ROLL: An exhibit at the Cerritos Library pays tribute to and basic warfare principles and skills. music and movies with rare memorabilia from the collection of Brian He is the son of Norma Munguia, of Downey, and former ward of Beirne. apology to my husband Sandra Aguillon, of Whittier. A deejay, concert host and producer, Beirne was the on-air Instead of cleaning house for your cousins’ visit tomorrow personality at Oldies Radio KRTH-101 in Los Angeles for 29 years. It today I wrote a poem. was the longest continuous stint in FM radio history. A news director I really loved the poem. HOLIDAY DECORATING: Downey’s Parks and Recreation and television weatherman, Beirne won the L.A. Press Club Award Loved writing it, and loved reading it. Department is inviting residents to participate in the city’s annual for “Best Entertainment Reporting” and was “Billboard” magazine’s Loading the dishwasher, not so much, Holiday Home Decorating Contest. “Newscaster of the Year.” I admit. The bathroom floor is full of dog hair, Entry forms can be downloaded at downeyca.org and emailed to The library exhibit, which reflects Beirne’s career working with and the toilet has a pink ring around the bowl [email protected]. the legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll, includes vintage posters from concerts like a Texaco, neglected on Route 66. and films featuring Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Jan and Dean. Participating homes will be judged on various categories And the chicken-juice from the groceries last week An iconic blue hat worn by rockabilly pioneer Gene Vincent is also is still puddled up on the refrigerator’s second shelf. including Best Use of Lights, Best Lawn Display, Best Religious displayed with photos of Vincent and his band. Your bed, which they’re supposed to sleep in, Display, Christmas Tree Window Display, and more. Within each area, has the same sheets it had six months ago best overall entry winner and honorable mention will be awarded. Beirne’s collection also includes autographed photos of musicians and no blankets, other than the dog bed in the corner. – including Glen Campbell – and tickets (with prices of $2) for Alan Also, one Mayor’s Award will be given to each category. This I won’t be cooking tomorrow, either. You’ll Freed Rock ‘n’ Roll shows. probably have to get something to take-out. award is the most prestigious and is given to the home with the best I haven’t shopped since the leaky chicken – total display in each area. The exhibit will be featured in Cerritos Library’s Main Street area Y’all might need some eggs or bread or milk. until the end of 2016. Participating homes will be divided into four judging areas: I’ll see you later – On Saturday, December 31, the Cerritos Center for the Performing I’m taking my poem up to Santa Fe, Area 1: All homes East of Downey Ave and South of Firestone Arts presents “Rockin’ New Year’s Eve,” hosted by Beirne. The lineup and reading it to my friends. Tell your cousins I said “Hello and Best Wishes,” Blvd. includes The Kingsmen (“Louie Louie”), The Marcels (“Blue Moon”) and that I wrote you a poem. Area 2: All homes West of Downey Ave and South of Firestone and The Tokens (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”). Blvd. Also performing are Vocal Group Hall of Fame inductees The --Georgia Santa Maria Area 3: All homes West of Downey Ave and North of Firestone Four Preps (“26 Miles to Santa Catalina” and “Big Man”) and The Blvd. Chordettes (“Mr. Sandman” and “Lollipop”). New Mexico poet Santa Maria won First Runner Up in Lummox Press’s 3rd Annual Poetry Contest. Outstanding local poets in Area 4: All homes East of Downey Ave and North of Firestone The show ends at approximately 10:30 p.m. and will not include a the new Lummox Five Anthology include Frank Kearns, Linda Blvd. New Year’s countdown at midnight. Singer, Gil Hagen Hill, and Don Kingfisher Campbell, all of whom will read at Stay Gallery November 17, when Editor Rain- Entry to the contest is free and all entries must be submitted by 5 To purchase tickets, call (562) 916-8500 or go to cerritoscenter. dog is expected to announce next’s year’s Contest dates. Open p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Judging will take place Thursday, Dec. com. Microphone starts at 7:30 and all poetry lovers are invited to 1, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. (rain or shine). attend. Poetry Matters is curated by Lorine Parks. Winners will be featured on the city website and presented their awards on Monday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. 10 | The Downey Patriot Dining/Entertainment Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 Theater group releases schedule for 20th anniversary season in La Mirada

LA MIRADA – In 1996, at the age of 17, La Mirada resident Steve expanded and added a children’s series. #The Wall: May 18, 2017 Cisneros had a vision: create a theatre company geared towards an audience made up of his age group. One that took him seriously as a “In addition to all that, we also help other theatre companies by This brand new play, geared towards our teen audiences, confronts theatregoer and didn’t speak down to him. A theatre company with licensing out our scripts, and renting out thousands of costumes to and deals with the (ir)responsibility and consequences of social media tickets he could afford. A theatre company that presented plays that theatres all over the United States and Canada.” usage. Written by Bruce Gevirtzman and directed by Steve Cisneros. he and his peers would want to see and could relate to. Below is the troupe’s 2016-17 season schedule. One like that didn’t exist in 1996, so he created it. Right after high The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged): CHARLOTTE’S WEB: On Tour April-June, 2017 school, Cisneros laid out a plan and shortly after their first season in November 17, 2016 1997, started performing at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Based on the classic book by EB White. All the enchanting Arts. characters are here, including Wilbur, Fern, Templeton, and, most of Follow three madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend Originally, the group rented the venue and paid for the costs from through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one and a good writer.” ticket sales. In 2000, Cisneros approached the theatre about a more wild ride. Starring Paul Green, Jordan Merimee, and Dorian Tayler. permanent situation. The theatre’s executive director at the time, Directed by Timothy P. Thorn. Jeff Brown, acknowledged that the troupe reached an audience that STUART LITTLE: On Tour April-June, 2017 existing programs didn’t. The many adventures—both big and small—of Stuart Little are “We have tons of children’s programs and adult programs,” Jargie the Science Girl!: On Tour Jan-May, 2017 brought vividly to life in this storytheatre commented Brown, “Our hope is that his organization can reach out This brand new touring show brings Jargie the Science Girl to life and expose them to all these things.” through a lively mixture of high energy, comedy and theatrics with live presentation based on the children’s story by EB White. In 2001, the City started providing funding to the company and interactive science experiments. Jargie The Science Girl, written by and Phantom Projects became a resident presenting group at the 1,251- starring Jocelyn Argueta, a real-life scientist, is the perfect blend of seat theatre. education through the performing arts. The 2017 Young Artist Project: August 5, 2017 1PM Now, with a 38-year old Cisneros still at the helm, the troupe The 11th Edition of this unique series, that features an original will present their 5-show 2016/17 Season at La Mirada Theatre for afternoon of original entertainment, created in just 14 days, by 10 The Giver: February 16, 2017 the Performing Arts, as well as a 4-show Touring season which will performers selected from hundreds of applicants. La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts perform at venues throughout Southern California. The troupe annually performs for nearly 20,000 audience members. Based on the Newbery Award-Winning book by Lois Lowry, this astonishing and moving adaptation, discover what it means to grow The Phantom Cabaret: A Benefit Gala Supporting Arts “Our very first rehearsal was in my parents’ 2-car garage, where up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny. Directed by Education: August 5, 2017 7PM we rehearsed our 1-show season,” Cisneros said. “Now, we have a Steve Cisneros wonderful 5,000 sq ft warehouse, we produce nine shows a year, we The season closes with a benefit performance that puts audience have a growing education department, we offer residencies. We’ve and performers together on the stage of the La Mirada Theatre for an intimate evening featuring song, dance, and a silent auction. The Center of the Universe: On Tour January-May, 2017 Tickets to any of the performances range from $20-$65. Student Phantom Projects’ longest running show, this powerful production and group discounts available. Field Trip tickets are $8-$10. is part of the group’s highly successful TEENS ON TOUR program that brings real teen actors into local schools to perform original material For more information on Phantom Projects Theatre Group, visit aimed at stopping bullying, racism, violence, and more. www.PhantomProjects.com

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SUITE another under Federal, State, or common File Number 2016251017 ROSAS, 8234 ALAMEDA ST, DOWNEY 90604 State of Incorporation: (1) CA 530, WHITTIER CA 90603 law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) CA 90242 (2) ARCELIA G ROSAS, 8234 State of Incorporation: (1) N/A This business is conducted by a Limited State of Incorporation: (1) N/A Professions Code). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SUPERD ALAMEDA ST, DOWNEY CA 90242 This business is conducted by a Married Liability Company This business is conducted by an Individual DETAILING, 8125 PRISCILLA ST, State of Incorporation: (1) N/A Couple The registrant commenced to transact The registrant commenced to transact The Downey Patriot DOWNEY CA 90242, LA COUNTY This business is conducted by a Married The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name business under the fictitious business name 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 Articles of Incorporation or Organization Couple business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/2016 or names listed above on 10/2016 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The registrant commenced to transact or names listed above on 10/2016 I declare that all information in this statement I declare that all information in this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) LUIS business under the fictitious business name I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who is true and correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT ADRIAN GRANADOS GOMEZ, 8125 or names listed above on 10/2016 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or declares as true information which he or File Number 2016270146 PRISCILLA ST, DOWNEY CA 90242 I declare that all information in this statement declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) State of Incorporation: (1) N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ C.R.O.W.N.(CHARITY RELIEF S/ ADMA N. BAEZA, OWNER DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FURNITURE This business is conducted by an Individual declares as true information which he or S/ VERONICA BONILLA, OWNER OBLIGATION WISDOM NOBLE), CEO, This statement was filed with the County RESTORATION GALLERY, 8702 5TH ST The registrant commenced to transact she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County ARLAN B. WELLS Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 19, 2016 APT 4, DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY business under the fictitious business name S/ ARCELIA G ROSAS, OWNER Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 19, 2016 This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above on 10/2016 This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 28, 2016 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I declare that all information in this statement Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 13, 2016 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ROMAN is true and correct. (A registrant who NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed ALMANZA, 8702 5TH ST APT 4, DOWNEY declares as true information which he or (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as CA 90241 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, State of Incorporation: (1) N/A S/ LUIS ADRIAN GRANADOS GOMEZ, five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in This business is conducted by an Individual OWNER in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant The registrant commenced to transact This statement was filed with the County provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the business under the fictitious business name Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 13, 2016 where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A or names listed above on 03/1996 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement I declare that all information in this statement (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective is true and correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires at the end of residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business declares as true information which he or five years from the date on which it was filed New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) in the office of the County Clerk, except, as must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. S/ ROMAN ALMANZA, OWNER provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself This statement was filed with the County where it expires 40 days after any change in Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 3, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of 2016 to section 17913 other than a change in the The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision residence address of a registered owner. A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name New Fictitious Business Name Statement Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). Statement generally expires at the end of must be filed before the expiration. Effective another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business five years from the date on which it was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Professions Code). The Downey Patriot in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Name Statement must be accompanied by Professions Code). The Downey Patriot 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the affidavit of identity form. 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 The Downey Patriot where it expires 40 days after any change in The filing of this statement does not of itself The Downey Patriot 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the facts set forth in the statement pursuant authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT to section 17913 other than a change in the Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2016267664 residence address of a registered owner. A another under Federal, State, or common FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2016250004 NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS New Fictitious Business Name Statement law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) File Number 2016252695 (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) AJ&J must be filed before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). File Number 2016252924 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FEARLESS GAL THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS EMBROIDERY PLUG, 6628 CANDACE January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) CLOTHING, 431 S. FETTERLY AVE., LOS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) EVA’S AVE, PICO RIVERA CA 90660, LA Name Statement must be accompanied by The Downey Patriot DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) EL GRAN ANGELES CA 90022, LA COUNTY, 15665 CLEANING SERVICES, 175 E 57TH ST COUNTY the affidavit of identity form. 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16 CHAMAN, 7210 PACIFIC BLVD, LOS YORBA AVE., CHINO HILLS CA 91709 APT 10, LONG BEACH CA 90805, LA Articles of Incorporation or Organization The filing of this statement does not of itself ANGELES CA 90255, COUNTY OF LOS Articles of Incorporation or Organization COUNTY Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ANGELES Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Articles of Incorporation or Organization REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) TONI Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT Articles of Incorporation or Organization REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ERIKA Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A AMBER DELEON, 6628 CANDACE AVE, another under Federal, State, or common File Number 2016265729 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I ALVAREZ CARDENAS, 15665 YORBA REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) EVA PICO RIVERA CA 90660 law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) AVE., CHINO HILLS CA 91709 RODRIGUEZ ALONSO, 175 E 57TH ST State of Incorporation: (1) N/A Professions Code). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ADVANS DONNA ALARCON, 6059 MILES AVE, State of Incorporation: (1) N/A APT 10, LONG BEACH CA 90805 This business is conducted by an Individual MED TRANSPORT, 10142 PARK ST., HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255 (2) JESUS This business is conducted by an Individual State of Incorporation: (1) N/A The registrant commenced to transact The Downey Patriot BELLFLOWER CA 90706, LA COUNTY C DOMINGUEZ LEON, 7210 PACIFIC The registrant commenced to transact This business is conducted by an Individual business under the fictitious business name 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 Articles of Incorporation or Organization BLVD, HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255 business under the fictitious business name The registrant commenced to transact or names listed above on N/A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: C3041973 State of Incorporation: (1) CA or names listed above on 10/2016 business under the fictitious business name I declare that all information in this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) TRIPLE This business is conducted by a General I declare that all information in this statement or names listed above on 10/2016 is true and correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT 8 TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED, Partnership is true and correct. (A registrant who I declare that all information in this statement declares as true information which he or File Number 2016254961 10142 PARK ST., BELLFLOWER CA 90706 The registrant commenced to transact declares as true information which he or is true and correct. (A registrant who she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) State of Incorporation: (1) N/A business under the fictitious business name she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) declares as true information which he or S/ TONI AMBER DELEON, OWNER DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CBE ROOF This business is conducted by a Corporation or names listed above on 03/2013 S/ ERIKA I ALVAREZ CARDENAS, OWNER she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County CONSULTING, 5716 PICKERING AVE., The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement This statement was filed with the County S/ EVA RODRIGUEZ ALONSO, OWNER Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 1, WHITTIER CA 90601, LA COUNTY business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 12, 2016 This statement was filed with the County 2016 Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above on 07/2016 declares as true information which he or NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 17, 2016 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I declare that all information in this statement she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) COLIN is true and correct. (A registrant who S/ DONNA ALARCON, PARTNER Statement generally expires at the end of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of B. EGEBAKKEN, 5716 PICKERING AVE., declares as true information which he or This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed WHITTIER CA 90601 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 17, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as State of Incorporation: (1) N/A S/ TRIPLE 8 TRANSPORTATION NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, This business is conducted by an Individual INCORPORATED, CFO, PAUL NORA (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in The registrant commenced to transact This statement was filed with the County Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant business under the fictitious business name Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 31, 2016 five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the or names listed above on N/A NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A I declare that all information in this statement (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires at the end of where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective declares as true information which he or five years from the date on which it was filed the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) in the office of the County Clerk, except, as to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by S/ COLIN B. EGEBAKKEN, OWNER provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. This statement was filed with the County where it expires 40 days after any change in New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 18, 2016 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision to section 17913 other than a change in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name residence address of a registered owner. A Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common Statement generally expires at the end of New Fictitious Business Name Statement the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business another under Federal, State, or common law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business five years from the date on which it was filed must be filed before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Professions Code). in the office of the County Clerk, except, as January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Name Statement must be accompanied by Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot The Downey Patriot where it expires 40 days after any change in the affidavit of identity form. another under Federal, State, or common 10/20/16, 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16 The Downey Patriot 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 the facts set forth in the statement pursuant The filing of this statement does not of itself law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 10/20/16, 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16 to section 17913 other than a change in the authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS residence address of a registered owner. A Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT New Fictitious Business Name Statement another under Federal, State, or common The Downey Patriot File Number 2016255859 NAME STATEMENT File Number 2016254554 must be filed before the expiration. Effective law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) File Number 2016236234 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Professions Code). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) DOWNEY THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ALBORADA Name Statement must be accompanied by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS RECORD PRODUCTIONS INC., 7952 (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SAY REAL ESTATE, 6528 GREENLEAF AVE. the affidavit of identity form. The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT COLE ST #103, DOWNEY CA 90242, INSTALLATION AND REPAIR, 2340 201 A, WHITTIER CA 90601, LA COUNTY, The filing of this statement does not of itself 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16 File Number 2016243867 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THOMAS ST, LOS ANGELES CA 90031, 6528 GREENLEAF AVE. 201 A, WHITTIER authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Articles of Incorporation or Organization LA COUNTY CA 90601 Business Name in violation of the rights of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BLANCA TILE, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Articles of Incorporation or Organization Articles of Incorporation or Organization another under Federal, State, or common NAME STATEMENT 9425 OLYMPIC BLVD, PICO RIVERA CA REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) DOWNEY Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business File Number 2016259655 90660, LA COUNTY RECORD PRODUCTIONS INC., 7952 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) HUGO REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) FAVIOLA Professions Code). THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Articles of Incorporation or Organization COLE ST #103., DOWNEY CA 90242 AJPACAJA SAY, 2340 THOMAS ST, LOS JAIME, 6528 GREENLEAF AVE. 201 A, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) GUSTAVO Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A State of Incorporation: (1) N/A ANGELES CA 90031 WHITTIER CA 90201 The Downey Patriot VARGAS ADVERTISING, 11015 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) BLANCA This business is conducted by a Corporation State of Incorporation: (1) N/A State of Incorporation: (1) N/A 12 | The Downey Patriot Legal Notices Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 This business is conducted by an Individual declares as true information which he or or names listed above on N/A S/ JOYFUL LIVING HOME CARE, to cancellation in the event of settlement Whittier, CA 90602 The registrant commenced to transact she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) I declare that all information in this statement PRESIDENT between owner and obligated party. business under the fictitious business name S/ SERGIO F EUAN, OWNER is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County The Downey Patriot or names listed above on N/A This statement was filed with the County declares as true information which he or Clerk of LOS ANGELES on SEPTEMBER Dated this 3rd Day of November 2016 and 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 I declare that all information in this statement Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 2, she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 23, 2016 10th day of November 2016. is true and correct. (A registrant who 2016 S/ UNCLE ZEV , LLC, OWNER, JEFFREY Self Storage Management Co. Bond #: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, declares as true information which he or NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision MEYER The Downey Patriot WLI1254152 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed with the County 10/20/16, 10/28/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE S/ FAVIOLA JAIME, OWNER Statement generally expires at the end of Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 24, 2016 The Downey Patriot FOR CHANGE OF NAME This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision 11/3/16, 11/10/16 CASE NUMBER: VS029548 Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 18, 2016 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Statement generally expires at the end of Government Petitioner Yasin Mohammad filed a petition (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in five years from the date on which it was filed with this court for a decree changing names Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant in the office of the County Clerk, except, as SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE Notices as follows: five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, ADOPTED Present name (1) Yasin Mohammad to in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A where it expires 40 days after any change in SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Proposed name (1) Yasin Mohammad provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement the facts set forth in the statement pursuant On November 7, 2016, the City Council COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Almadani where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective to section 17913 other than a change in the of the City of Downey adopted ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business residence address of a registered owner. A Ordinance No. 16-1361,of the City FOR CHANGE OF NAME interested in this matter appear before this to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by New Fictitious Business Name Statement Council of the City of Downey rezoning CASE NUMBER: VS029518 court at the hearing indicated below to show residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. must be filed before the expiration. Effective the properties located at 9525-9601 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner cause, if any, why the petition for change of New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Firestone Blvd, 11016-11100 Pangborn Robert Lou Walkling filed a petition with this name should not be granted. Any person must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Name Statement must be accompanied by Ave, and 11017-11121 Newville Ave, court for a decree changing names as objecting to the name changes described January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of the affidavit of identity form. from Neighborhood Commercial and follows: above must file a written objection that Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common The filing of this statement does not of itself Parking Buffer to Multiple- Family Present name (1) Robert Lou Walkling Jr. includes the reasons for the objection at the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Residential, excluding the Parking to Proposed name (1) Robert Lou Thomson least two court days before the matter is The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). Business Name in violation of the rights of Buffer portion of 9601 Firestone Blvd, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons scheduled to be heard and must appear at authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common which would rezone to Neighborhood interested in this matter appear before this the hearing to show cause why the petition Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Commercial. court at the hearing indicated below to show should not be granted. If no written objection another under Federal, State, or common 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 Professions Code). cause, if any, why the petition for change of is timely filed, the court may grant the petition law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business AYES: Council Members: Ashton, name should not be granted. Any person without a hearing. Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Downey Patriot Brossmer, Vasquez, Mayor Saab objecting to the name changes described NOTICE OF HEARING NAME STATEMENT 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 NOES: Council Member: None. above must file a written objection that Date: November 30, 2016, Time: 1:30 pm, The Downey Patriot File Number 2016250764 EXCUSED: Council Member: includes the reasons for the objection at Department C, 3rd Floor 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Marquez. least two court days before the matter is The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ELISIA (2) NAME STATEMENT ABSTAIN: Council Member: None. scheduled to be heard and must appear at Blvd., Norwalk, Ca 90650 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DIAMOND WOLF ENTERTAINMENT (3) File Number 2016244545 the hearing to show cause why the petition A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall NAME STATEMENT DIAMOND WOLF (4) DIAMOND WOLF THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Copies of the full texts are available in should not be granted. If no written objection be published at least once a week for four File Number 2016247107 ENT, 9324 HORLEY AVE., DOWNEY CA DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) THE CRYSTAL the City Clerk’s Office. is timely filed, the court may grant the petition successive weeks prior to the date set THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) 90240, LA COUNTY EXPRESS, 10637 SPRY STREET, without a hearing. for hearing on the petition in the following DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CYBERKINS, Articles of Incorporation or Organization NORWALK CA 90650, LA COUNTY Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk NOTICE OF HEARING newspaper of general circulation, printed in 11029 REICHLING LANE, WHITTIER CA Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Articles of Incorporation or Organization November 10, 2016 Date: December 14, 2016, Time: 1:30 pm, the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT 90606, LA COUNTY REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) IVO Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Department C, 3rd Floor October 20, 2016 Articles of Incorporation or Organization RUBIO, 9324 HORLEY AVE., DOWNEY REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) EDUARDO The Downey Patriot The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Margaret M. Bernal Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A CA 90240 CENTENO, 10637 SPRY STREET, 11/10/16 Blvd., Norwalk, California 90650 Judge Of The Superior Court REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) STEVEN State of Incorporation: (1) N/A NORWALK CA 90650 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per LAWRENCE PALACIOS, 11029 RIECHLING This business is conducted by an Individual State of Incorporation: (1) N/A CITY OF DOWNEY be published at least once a week for four Yasin Mohammad LANE, WHITTIER CA 90606 The registrant commenced to transact This business is conducted by an Individual NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON successive weeks prior to the date set 12942 Dawn Drive State of Incorporation: (1) N/A business under the fictitious business name The registrant commenced to transact THE PROPOSED NEGATIVE for hearing on the petition in the following Cerritos, CA 90703 This business is conducted by an Individual or names listed above on 10/2016 business under the fictitious business name DECLARATION, newspaper of general circulation, printed in (510) 290-3821 The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement or names listed above on N/A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT [email protected] business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who I declare that all information in this statement AND ZONE CHANGE October 13, 2016 or names listed above on 10/2016 declares as true information which he or is true and correct. (A registrant who PLN-15-00004 Margaret M. Bernal The Downey Patriot I declare that all information in this statement she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) declares as true information which he or Judge Of The Superior Court 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 is true and correct. (A registrant who S/ IVO RUBIO, OWNER she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Notice is hereby given that a public Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, declares as true information which he or This statement was filed with the County S/ EDUARDO CENTENO, OWNER hearing will be held before the Robert Lou Walkling Jr. she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 13, 2016 This statement was filed with the County DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL on the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 14532 Woodruff Ave ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE S/ STEVEN LAWRENCE PALACIOS, NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 5, 2016 22ND day of November, 2016, at 6:30 Bellflower CA 90706 OWNER (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision p.m., in the Council Chamber of the FOR CHANGE OF NAME (562) 644-5116 CASE NUMBER: VS029503 This statement was filed with the County Statement generally expires at the end of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire [email protected] Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 7, 2016 five years from the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires at the end of Avenue, Downey, California. At that TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision in the office of the County Clerk, except, as five years from the date on which it was filed time and place, consideration will be Petitioner Gina Ann Munoz filed a petition The Downey Patriot with this court for a decree changing names (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as given to the following: 10/20/16, 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16 Statement generally expires at the end of where it expires 40 days after any change in provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, as follows: five years from the date on which it was filed the facts set forth in the statement pursuant where it expires 40 days after any change in PLN-15-00004 (Negative Declaration, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Present name (1) Gina Ann Munoz to in the office of the County Clerk, except, as to section 17913 other than a change in the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant General Plan Amendment and Zone COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Proposed name (1) Gina Ann Whiteshield provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, residence address of a registered owner. A to section 17913 other than a change in the Change) – A proposal to change the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons where it expires 40 days after any change in New Fictitious Business Name Statement residence address of a registered owner. A General Plan land use designation of FOR CHANGE OF NAME interested in this matter appear before this the facts set forth in the statement pursuant must be filed before the expiration. Effective New Fictitious Business Name Statement property located at 10361 Foster Road, CASE NUMBER: VS029597 court at the hearing indicated below to show to section 17913 other than a change in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective from LDR (Low Density Residential) to TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: cause, if any, why the petition for change of residence address of a registered owner. A Name Statement must be accompanied by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business MDR (Medium Density Residential); Petitioner Hector Gonzalez filed a petition name should not be granted. Any person New Fictitious Business Name Statement the affidavit of identity form. Name Statement must be accompanied by and to change the zone of said property with this court for a decree changing names objecting to the name changes described must be filed before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement does not of itself the affidavit of identity form. from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) as follows: above must file a written objection that January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The filing of this statement does not of itself to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential). Present name (1) Danielle Paola Gonzalez to includes the reasons for the objection at Name Statement must be accompanied by Business Name in violation of the rights of authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Proposed name (1) Daniela Paola Gonzalez least two court days before the matter is the affidavit of identity form. another under Federal, State, or common Business Name in violation of the rights of All interested parties are invited to THE COURT ORDERS that all persons scheduled to be heard and must appear at The filing of this statement does not of itself law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business another under Federal, State, or common submit written comments and/or to interested in this matter appear before this the hearing to show cause why the petition authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business attend and give testimony. court at the hearing indicated below to show should not be granted. If no written objection Business Name in violation of the rights of Professions Code). cause, if any, why the petition for change of is timely filed, the court may grant the petition another under Federal, State, or common The Downey Patriot In accordance with the provisions of name should not be granted. Any person without a hearing. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 The Downey Patriot the California Environmental Quality objecting to the name changes described NOTICE OF HEARING Professions Code). 10/20/16, 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16 Act (CEQA), Negative Declaration above must file a written objection that Date: December 14, 2016, Time: 1:30 pm, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Environmental Impacts has been includes the reasons for the objection at Department C, 3rd Floor The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS prepared for the proposed project and least two court days before the matter is The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 File Number 2016250410 NAME STATEMENT was previously circulated for public scheduled to be heard and must appear at Blvd., Norwalk, California 90650 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) File Number 2016254440 review from June 10, 2016 to June 30, the hearing to show cause why the petition A copy of this Order to Show Cause FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) VIDA ESTATES THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) 2016. should not be granted. If no written objection shall be published at least once a week NAME STATEMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, 11015 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FA STRAPPER is timely filed, the court may grant the petition for four successive weeks prior to the File Number 2016271760 PARAMOUNT BLVD STE 7, DOWNEY CA SERVICE, 7118 SEVILLE AVE APT. If you challenge the proposed actions without a hearing. date set for hearing on the petition in the THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) 90241, LA COUNTY F, HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255, LA in court, you may be limited to raising NOTICE OF HEARING following newspaper of general circulation, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) DE LA PEÑA Articles of Incorporation or Organization COUNTY only those issues you or someone Date: December 28, 2016, Time: 1:30 pm, printed in the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT MFG. CO, 1920 HILLHURST AVE. #V931, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Articles of Incorporation or Organization else raised at the public hearing Department C, 3rd Floor NEWSPAPER LOS ANGELES CA 90027, LA COUNTY REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) DAFNE Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A described in this notice, or in written The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk October 11, 2016 Articles of Incorporation or Organization FLORES SIERRA, 11015 PARAMOUNT REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) correspondence delivered to the City Blvd., Norwalk, California 90650 Margaret M. Bernal Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A BLVD STE 7, DOWNEY CA 90241 (2) FRANCISCO AVILA, 7118 SEVILLE AVE Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Judge Of The Superior Court REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) VICTOR MANUEL FLORES AHUMADA, APT. F, HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255 be published at least once a week for four Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per CHRISTOPHER J. DE LA PENA, 1920 11015 PARAMOUNT BLVD STE 7, State of Incorporation: (1) N/A For more information contact the City successive weeks prior to the date set Gina Ann Munoz HILLHURST AVENUE UNIT #V931, LOS DOWNEY CA 90241 This business is conducted by an Individual Planner William Davis at 562-904-7154. for hearing on the petition in the following 9454 ½ Part St. ANGELES CA 90027 State of Incorporation: (1) N/A The registrant commenced to transact newspaper of general circulation, printed in Bellflower, CA 90706 State of Incorporation: (1) N/A This business is conducted by a General business under the fictitious business name Adria M. Jimenez, CMC the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT (310) 200-8095 This business is conducted by an Individual Partnership or names listed above on N/A Downey City Clerk October 28, 2016 The registrant commenced to transact The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement Margaret M. Bernal The Downey Patriot business under the fictitious business name business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who The Downey Patriot Judge Of The Superior Court 10/20/16, 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16 or names listed above on 11/2016 or names listed above on N/A declares as true information which he or 11/10/16 Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per I declare that all information in this statement I declare that all information in this statement she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Hector Gonzalez COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES is true and correct. (A registrant who is true and correct. (A registrant who S/ FRANCISCO AVILA, OWNER 7724 Cecilia St declares as true information which he or declares as true information which he or This statement was filed with the County ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Downey, CA 90241 FOR CHANGE OF NAME she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 18, 2016 Lien Sales (562) 927-0935 S/ CHRISTOPHER J. DE LA PENA, OWNER S/ DAFNE FLORES SIERRA, GENERAL NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision CASE NUMBER: VS029526 This statement was filed with the County PARTNER (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner NOTICE OF SALE The Downey Patriot Ericka del Carmen Mendez filed a petition Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 7, This statement was filed with the County Statement generally expires at the end of 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 2016 Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 13, 2016 five years from the date on which it was filed with this court for a decree changing names NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision in the office of the County Clerk, except, as SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, as follows: (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, undersigned intends to sell the personal Present name (1) Erick Jose Figueroa property described below to enforce a COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Statement generally expires at the end of Statement generally expires at the end of where it expires 40 days after any change in ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Mendez to Proposed name (1) Erick Jose five years from the date on which it was filed five years from the date on which it was filed the facts set forth in the statement pursuant lien imposed on said property pursuant to Mendez sections 21700 – 21716 of the CA Business FOR CHANGE OF NAME in the office of the County Clerk, except, as in the office of the County Clerk, except, as to section 17913 other than a change in the CASE NUMBER: VS029625 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, residence address of a registered owner. A and Professions Code, CA Commercial interested in this matter appear before this Code Section 2328, Section 1812.600 – TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner where it expires 40 days after any change in where it expires 40 days after any change in New Fictitious Business Name Statement Elida Polanco filed a petition with this court court at the hearing indicated below to show the facts set forth in the statement pursuant the facts set forth in the statement pursuant must be filed before the expiration. Effective 1812.609 and Section 1988 of CA Civil Code, cause, if any, why the petition for change of 353 of the Penal Code. for a decree changing names as follows: to section 17913 other than a change in the to section 17913 other than a change in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Present name (1) Abraham Espada-Polanco name should not be granted. Any person residence address of a registered owner. A residence address of a registered owner. A Name Statement must be accompanied by to Proposed name (1) Abraham Alberto objecting to the name changes described New Fictitious Business Name Statement New Fictitious Business Name Statement the affidavit of identity form. The undersigned will sell at public sale above must file a written objection that by competitive bidding on Wednesday Castaneda-Polanco must be filed before the expiration. Effective must be filed before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement does not of itself THE COURT ORDERS that all persons includes the reasons for the objection at January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the 16th day of November, 2016 at least two court days before the matter is 1:30 P.M., on the premises where said interested in this matter appear before this Name Statement must be accompanied by Name Statement must be accompanied by Business Name in violation of the rights of court at the hearing indicated below to show scheduled to be heard and must appear at the affidavit of identity form. the affidavit of identity form. another under Federal, State, or common property including: household goods, tools, the hearing to show cause why the petition electronics, and personal effects, have been cause, if any, why the petition for change of The filing of this statement does not of itself The filing of this statement does not of itself law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business name should not be granted. Any person should not be granted. If no written objection authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). stored and which are located at Paramount is timely filed, the court may grant the petition Self Storage, 8160 E. Rosecrans Ave, objecting to the name changes described Business Name in violation of the rights of Business Name in violation of the rights of above must file a written objection that without a hearing. another under Federal, State, or common another under Federal, State, or common Paramount, County of Los Angeles, State NOTICE OF HEARING The Downey Patriot of California, the following: includes the reasons for the objection at law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 10/20/16, 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16 least two court days before the matter is Date: December 21, 2016, Time: 1:30 pm, Professions Code). Professions Code). Department C Customer Name Unit# scheduled to be heard and must appear at FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the hearing to show cause why the petition The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk The Downey Patriot The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT Jose Pacheco 1027 Blvd., Norwalk, California 90650 Ifowasi Daniels 1103 should not be granted. If no written objection 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16, 12/1/16 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 File Number 2016253172 is timely filed, the court may grant the petition A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Brandi Keeler 1125 be published at least once a week for four Luis Torres 1165 without a hearing. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) DOWNEY NOTICE OF HEARING successive weeks prior to the date set NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT BEARS, 8043 DENBO STREET, Erick J. Albert Garcia 1338 for hearing on the petition in the following Deshane Joiner 1420 Date: December 28, 2016, Time: 1:30 pm, File Number 2016254036 File Number 2016256794 PARAMOUNT CA 90723, LA COUNTY Department C, 3rd Floor newspaper of general circulation, printed in THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Articles of Incorporation or Organization Donald Reed 1427 the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT Gabriel Rodriguez 1459 The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) VICKI AND DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SOUTHLAND Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 October 17, 2016 FRIENDS HAIR STYLING (2) VICKI AND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, 16400 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RAMON Antoine Wiley 1518 Margaret M. Bernal Luis Torres 1521 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall FRIENDS SALON & BLOW DRY BAR, WOODRUFF AVENUE, BELLFLOWER BRAMASCO, 4119 E 60TH STREET, be published at least once a week for four Judge Of The Superior Court 5530 SOUTH ST, LAKEWOOD CA 90713, CA 90706, LA COUNTY HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255 Stephanie Delguzzi 1536 Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per Erendira Bresciani 2037 successive weeks prior to the date set COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 5530 SOUTH Articles of Incorporation or Organization State of Incorporation: (1) N/A for hearing on the petition in the following Ericka del Carmen Mendez ST., LAKEWOOD 90713 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A This business is conducted by an Individual Edder Castillo 2165 7952 Stewart and Gray Rd, unit 1 Devinne Branch 2268 newspaper of general circulation, printed in Articles of Incorporation or Organization REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) DESERT The registrant commenced to transact the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT Downey, CA 90241 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A REIGN ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 11610 business under the fictitious business name Lachesha Jackson 2951 (310) 272-0094 Markeena Lee 2969 November 08, 2016 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) VALERIE LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD, DOWNEY or names listed above on 09/2016 Margaret M. Bernal [email protected] RODRIGUEZ RUIZ, 5481 PIONEER BLVD, CA 90241 I declare that all information in this statement Purchases must be paid for at the time Judge Of The Superior Court WHITTIER CA 90601 State of Incorporation: (1) N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per The Downey Patriot State of Incorporation: (1) N/A This business is conducted by a Corporation declares as true information which he or of purchase in cash only. All purchased 10/20/16, 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16 items sold as is, where is and must be Elida Polanco This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 8930 Painter Ave Apt 233 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name S/ RAMON BRAMASCO, OWNER removed at the time of sale. Sale subject SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/2016 This statement was filed with the County or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 17, 2016 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision CITY OF DOWNEY is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Statement generally expires at the end of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ DESERT REIGN ASSEMBLY OF GOD, five years from the date on which it was filed ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT S/ VALERIE RODRIGUEZ RUIZ, OWNER PRESIDENT, DONALD R. METCALF in the office of the County Clerk, except, as This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, (PLN-16-00244) Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 18, 2016 Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 20, 2016 where it expires 40 days after any change in NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision the facts set forth in the statement pursuant (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name to section 17913 other than a change in the Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the DOWNEY CITY Statement generally expires at the end of Statement generally expires at the end of residence address of a registered owner. A COUNCIL on the 22nd day of November 2016, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the five years from the date on which it was filed five years from the date on which it was filed New Fictitious Business Name Statement in the office of the County Clerk, except, as in the office of the County Clerk, except, as must be filed before the expiration. Effective Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California. At that time and place, provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business consideration will be given tothe following: where it expires 40 days after any change in where it expires 40 days after any change in Name Statement must be accompanied by the facts set forth in the statement pursuant the facts set forth in the statement pursuant the affidavit of identity form. to section 17913 other than a change in the to section 17913 other than a change in the The filing of this statement does not of itself PLN-16-00244 (Zone Text Amendment) – A request to amend Section 9420.22 of the City of residence address of a registered owner. A residence address of a registered owner. A authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious New Fictitious Business Name Statement New Fictitious Business Name Statement Business Name in violation of the rights of Downey Municipal Code regarding yard sale regulations. As proposed, this amendment must be filed before the expiration. Effective must be filed before the expiration. Effective another under Federal, State, or common January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business will reduce the days/hours that yard sales can occur in the City of Downey and place a cap Name Statement must be accompanied by Name Statement must be accompanied by Professions Code). on the number of yard sale permits that can be issued. the affidavit of identity form. the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself The filing of this statement does not of itself The Downey Patriot authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 All interested parties are invited to submit written comments and/or to attend and give Business Name in violation of the rights of Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common another under Federal, State, or common STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT testimony. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). Professions Code). NAME 2016235664 As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this request has been The Downey Patriot The Downey Patriot File Number 2016150459 DATE FILED: found to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA, per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15305 (Class 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16, 11/24/16 JUNE 15, 2016 NAME OF BUSINESS(ES): JOYFUL LIVING 5, Minor alterations in land use limitations). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS HOME CARE, INCORPORATED, JOYFUL NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT LIVING HOME CARE, YORBA LINDA # 4, File Number 2016268584 File Number 2016259265 JOYFUL LIVING HOME CARE, DOWNEY If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) # 1, JOYFUL LIVING HOME CARE , (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SYS DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ELEMENT29, DOWNEY # 2, JOYFUL LIVING HOME issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written TRANSPORT, 8635 SOMERSET BLVD 8683 WASHINGTON BLVE, CULVER CITY CARE , DOWNEY # 3 correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. 362, PARAMOUNT CA 90723, LA COUNTY CA 90232, LA COUNTY, 7119 SUNSET STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP Articles of Incorporation or Organization BLVD 194, LOS ANGELES CA 90046 CODE: 9821-B DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Articles of Incorporation or Organization CA,90240 For more information, contact Principal Planner David Blumenthal at 562-904-7154. REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SERGIO F Number (if applicable): AI #ON: REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JOYFUL EUAN, 8635 SOMERSET BLVD APT 362, 201629310064 LIVING HOME CARE, INCORPORATED, PARAMOUNT CA 90723 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) UNCLE 9821-B DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY CA Adria M. Jimenez, CMC State of Incorporation: (1) N/A ZEV , LLC, 7119 SUNSET BLVD 194, LOS 90240 This business is conducted by an Individual ANGELES CA 90046 State of Incorporation: CA Downey City Clerk The registrant commenced to transact State of Incorporation: (1) CA This business is conducted by a Corporation business under the fictitious business name This business is conducted by a Limited I declare that all information in this statement or names listed above on 10/2016 Liability Company is true and correct. (A registrant who The Downey Patriot I declare that all information in this statement The registrant commenced to transact declares as true information which he or is true and correct. (A registrant who business under the fictitious business name she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 11/10/16 Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 Legal Notices/Classifieds The Downey Patriot | 13 CLASSIFIEDS Animals Employment For Rent Services Services Yard Sale

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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON T.S. No. 036867-CA APN: 6263-032-015 existence, priority, and size of outstanding postponements be made available to you is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to liens that may exist on this property by and to the public, as a courtesy to those INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869CLEAR FOR CHANGE OF NAME and other common designation, if any, of the CA Civil Code 2923.3IMPORTANT NOTICE contacting the county recorder’s office or not present at the sale. If you wish to learn RECON CORP.4375 Jutland Drive Suite CASE NUMBER: VS029240 real property described above is purported TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN a title insurance company, either of which whether your sale date has been postponed, 200San Diego, California 92117 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: to be: 9315 LA REINA AVENUE DOWNEY, DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, may charge you a fee for this information. and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and Petitioner Juana R Bribiesca filed a petition CA 90240-2381 The undersigned Trustee DATED 1/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE If you consult either of these resources, you date for the sale of this property, you may The Downey Patriot with this court for a decree changing names disclaims any liability for any incorrectness ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, should be aware that the same lender may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 as follows: of the street address and other common IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the Present name (1) Juana R Bribiesca to designation, if any, shown herein. Said IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY file number assigned to this case 036867- Proposed name (1) Jenny Raya sale will be held, but without covenant or THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING OWNER: The sale date shown on this CA. Information about postponements THE COURT ORDERS that all persons warranty, express or implied, regarding title, AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT notice of sale may be postponed one or that are very short in duration or that occur interested in this matter appear before this possession, condition, or encumbrances, A LAWYER On 11/30/2016 at 10:30 AM, more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, close in time to the scheduled sale may not court at the hearing indicated below to show including fees, charges and expenses of CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section immediately be reflected in the telephone cause, if any, why the petition for change of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law information or on the Internet Web site. The name should not be granted. Any person Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal recorded 1/31/2006, as Instrument No. 06 requires that information about trustee sale best way to verify postponement information objecting to the name changes described sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed 0223318, of Official Records in the office above must file a written objection that of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid of the County Recorder of Los Angeles includes the reasons for the objection at balance of the obligation secured by the County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: least two court days before the matter is property to be sold and reasonable estimated CALLIE SYKES-DOUROUX AND MICHAEL scheduled to be heard and must appear at costs, expenses and advances at the time DOUROUX, WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS the hearing to show cause why the petition of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale JOINT TENANTSWILL SELL AT PUBLIC should not be granted. If no written objection is: $847,043.16 If the Trustee is unable to AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR is timely filed, the court may grant the petition convey title for any reason, the successful CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON without a hearing. bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK NOTICE OF HEARING the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL Date: November 30, 2016, Time: 1:30 pm, the successful bidder shall have no further CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN Department SE-C recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk of Trust heretofore executed and delivered AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS Blvd., Norwalk, Ca 90650 to the undersigned a written Declaration of ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Default and Demand for Sale, and a written SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE be published at least once a week for four Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO successive weeks prior to the date set undersigned caused said Notice of Default DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND for hearing on the petition in the following and Election to Sell to be recorded in the THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC newspaper of general circulation, printed in county where the real property is located. CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766all right, title October 19, 2016 are considering bidding on this property lien, and interest conveyed to and now held by Margaret M. Bernal you should understand that there are risks it under said Deed of Trust in the property Judge Of The Superior Court involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You situated in said County and State described Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per will be bidding on a lien, not on the property as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID Juana R Bribiesca itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee DEED OF TRUST The street address and 11621 Garfield Ave auction does not automatically entitle you other common designation, if any, of the South Gate, CA 90280 to free and clear ownership of the property. real property described above is purported (562) 531-2763 You should also be aware that the lien being to be:8412 CHEYENNE STDOWNEY, CA auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are 90242The undersigned Trustee disclaims The Downey Patriot the highest bidder at the auction, you are or any liability for any incorrectness of the street 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16, 11/17/16 may be responsible for paying off all liens address and other common designation, if senior to the lien being auctioned off, before any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, you can receive clear title to the property. but without covenant or warranty, express You are encouraged to investigate the or implied, regarding title, possession, Trustee Sales existence, priority, and size of outstanding condition, or encumbrances, including fees, liens that may exist on this property by charges and expenses of the Trustee and T.S. No. 043209-CA APN: 6361-006-021 contacting the county recorder’s office or of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to a title insurance company, either of which to pay the remaining principal sums of the CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE may charge you a fee for this information. note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN If you consult either of these resources, you The total amount of the unpaid balance of DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, should be aware that the same lender may the obligation secured by the property to DATED 6/8/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust be sold and reasonable estimated costs, ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY expenses and advances at the time of IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. OWNER: The sale date shown on this the initial publication of the Notice of Sale IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF notice of sale may be postponed one or is: $458,598.09If the Trustee is unable to THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, convey title for any reason, the successful AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be A LAWYER On 11/23/2016 at 10:30 AM, 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed requires that information about trustee sale the successful bidder shall have no further trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust postponements be made available to you recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed recorded 6/18/2007, as Instrument No. and to the public, as a courtesy to those of Trust heretofore executed and delivered 20071459817 , of Official Records in the not present at the sale. If you wish to learn to the undersigned a written Declaration of office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles whether your sale date has been postponed, Default and Demand for Sale, and a written County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The SERGIO TORRES, A SINGLE MAN WILL date for the sale of this property, you may undersigned caused said Notice of Default SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web and Election to Sell to be recorded in the BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the county where the real property is located. DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL file number assigned to this case 043209- NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR CA. Information about postponements are considering bidding on this property lien, FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK that are very short in duration or that occur you should understand that there are risks DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL close in time to the scheduled sale may not involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, immediately be reflected in the telephone will be bidding on a lien, not on the property SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS information or on the Internet Web site. The itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF best way to verify postponement information auction does not automatically entitle you THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES to free and clear ownership of the property. TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR You should also be aware that the lien being BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER 200 San Diego, California 92117 the highest bidder at the auction, you are or PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title may be responsible for paying off all liens and interest conveyed to and now held by The Downey Patriot senior to the lien being auctioned off, before it under said Deed of Trust in the property 10/27/16, 11/3/16, 11/10/16 you can receive clear title to the property. situated in said County and State described You are encouraged to investigate the 14 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 Norwalk buys carwash, to replace it with affordable housing

■ REDEVELOPMENT: Norwalk seeking the property site -- which also expire in Jan. 31, 2018. Diaz cited several recent court contains Panda King and Albert’s developer to build affordable housing The City Council also moved decisions that have called into Mexican Food -- for $5.5 million. on carwash site. forward with the repeal of current question the constitutionality of Currently, the city has $11.3 city codes regarding sex offender blanket residency restrictions. By Christian Brown million in its housing asset fund residency restrictions. “These laws haven’t helped, to make property acquisitions. Editor In May 2009, Norwalk but makes it more difficult to track City Manager Mike Egan said adopted an ordinance to prohibit sex offenders and that makes the land purchase allows the city any registered sex offender from them more likely to offend,” Diaz NORWALK – Hoping to to control the nature and quality establishing a residence in a said. “Nearly 50 cities in California redevelop the commercial of future development at the site. residential zone, which is within have already appealed these stretches along Firestone 2,000 feet of a public or private residency restrictions.” Boulevard and San Antonio Drive, With a redevelopment school, park, child care center, or In a 3-1 vote, the Norwalk the city of Norwalk is planning specific plan for that area already recreational facility. City Council approved the to purchase and demolish the in the works, Egan hopes the city resolution to retract its residency Norwalk Classic Car Wash, could later attract a patron to In light of recent studies and restrictions, albeit begrudgingly. located at 11565 Firestone Blvd, construct affordable housing or reports that indicate these laws Councilmember Luigi Vernola and replace it with affordable even a mixed-use project on the do not improve public safety, voted in opposition. housing. site. but in fact, increase the threat, to assist with day-to-day While the special projects City Attorney Roxanne Diaz The Norwalk City Council operations as well as short and coordinator role will now report In a 4-0 decision last month, Once escrow closes on the lot, recommended the city council also approved changes to mid- long-term objectives. to the manager and receives the City Council agreed with city the car wash, which is operated retract its ordinance. management staff positions a pay decrease from $9,950 to staff who believe the 3.1-acre by the current property owner, City officials, however, felt it on Oct. 18, reassigning the two $7,700 a month. site is a prime redevelopment will close down and be fenced off. “The evidence suggests that best to alter the positions into residency restrictions have the public services superintendent two distinct roles: public services Overall, the city expects the site, situated at the gateway to The city estimates demolition unintended consequences of roles into separate positions manager and special projects reclassification to save the city Norwalk’s historical Front Street. costs to reach $581,000. increasing homelessness among entirely. coordinator. $26,000 annually. Using funds from its Low and Panda King and Albert’s registered sex offenders, thereby Previously, the Department Moderate Housing Asset Fund, The public services manager Mexican Food will continue to actually threatening public of Public Services employed two city officials plan to purchase position will see a pay increase operate until their current leases safety,” Diaz said. public services superintendents from $9,950 a month to $10,837. Crime Report: Man pulls gun on driver who cut him off CERRITOS – A Torrance the vehicle of a Lakewood couple residence. in approximately $180,000. official who accepted cash driving under the influence of an resident was arrested last -- a 51-year-old man and his bribes. When he pleaded guilty, alcoholic beverage causing injury He was later arrested at “For years, this Saturday after an incident of 44-year-old girlfriend. Amos admitted that he accepted and driving with a .08% blood the residence without further defendant engaged in criminal road rage led the 25-year-old more than $53,000 in bribes alcohol content causing injury. Deputies say Patrick believed incident for assault with a deadly conduct designed to conceal his to allegedly threatened a couple from immigration consultants the man, who was driving, “cut weapon, deputies said. He was receipt of three-quarters of a Silvestri is accused of crashing with a handgun, police said. on behalf of immigrants who him off,” leading to a “road rage” booked at Cerritos station and is million dollars – much of which his VW Jetta, full speed, into were not eligible to become On Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2:25 incident wherein obscene hand being held in lieu of $50,000 bail. was cash paid by illegal marijuana a Chrysler pulled over to the naturalized United States citizens. p.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff’s gestures were exchanged. No shots were fired during this businesses,” said United States shoulder of the 110 Freeway incident and neither victim was near Stadium Way on Nov. 5, Department deputies from the The couple followed Patrick Attorney Eileen M. Decker. “This defendant violated his injured. prosecutors said. Cerritos Station responded to to a residential neighborhood “Failure to fully report income oath to the United States by the 18900 block of Castle Place in on Castle Place, where Patrick Anyone with information on federal tax returns is a felony accepting more than $53,000 The driver in the Chrysler was Cerritos regarding a person with stopped his vehicle. The couple about this incident is encouraged offense that can bring prison in cash bribes in exchange for injured and her granddaughter, a gun call. stopped a short distance away. to contact the Los Angeles County as well as significant monetary helping at least 60 aliens to Melanie Brown, died as a result penalties.” obtain U.S. citizenship – even A preliminary investigation Patrick allelgedly approached Sheriff’s Department’s Cerritos of her injuries. A 9-year-old girl in though he knew the immigrants by deputies revealed that the the victim’s vehicle and pointed Station at (562) 860-0044. In a plea agreement filed in the Chrysler only suffered minor did not qualify for this benefit,” suspect, Brandon Patrick, was a handgun at both the male and court, Kemp admitted receiving a injuries. female victims, deputies said. said United States Attorney Eileen driving west on South Street and total of $754,783 in income that The recommended bail is Patrick then walked to a nearby LOBBYIST ARRESTED: A M. Decker. “This defendant’s east of Studebaker Road behind he failed to report on his taxes for $1.1 million. If convicted as Long Beach-based lobbyist, corruption also undermined the years 2007 through 2012. charged, Silvestri faces a possible whose clients included illegal our naturalization system and maximum sentence of 25 years to marijuana stores in Long Beach, “For six consecutive years, damaged the public’s faith in life in state prison. was sentenced Monday to one Mr. Kemp, a well-educated government, warranting the year and one day in federal prison professional with a successful sentence imposed by the court.” business, elected to circumvent for failing to report to the IRS In a plea agreement filed the law and cheat on his taxes,” HIT AND RUN: A Canyon more than $750,000 in income he in this case, Amos admitted stated Acting Special Agent Country man was sentenced to received over a six-year period. accepting bribes in exchange in Charge for IRS Criminal 10 years in state prison Monday for committing official acts, Carl A. Kemp, 43, of Long Investigation, Anthony J. Orlando. for hitting a 53-year-old bicyclist including falsely certifying Beach, the owner of the public “As the punishment handed down with his car and then fleeing the that immigrants had met relations firm and a one-time today reflects, no matter what scene of the crash. candidate for the Long Beach City requirements for citizenship that your career‎ or circle of influence, Deputy District Attorney SuSu Council, was sentenced by United include “passing” the English all of us are obligated to comply Scott said Lucas Guidroz, 28, States District Judge Philip S. competency and civics portions with our nation’s tax laws.” pleaded no contest on Oct. 4 to Gutierrez, who also ordered of the naturalization interview one count each of gross vehicular the defendant to pay $210,661 and examination administered by manslaughter while intoxicated in restitution to the Internal USCIS. BRIBERY: A former and hit-and-run driving resulting Revenue Service to cover his back immigration services officer with In at least one case, the in death. taxes. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration immigrant’s English-language The defendant struck Rod T. Kemp pleaded guilty in July to Services (USCIS) who had the skills were so poor that Amos Bennett with his car as Bennett subscribing to a false tax return power to approve applications for gave him copies of test answers rode a bicycle on Placerita for the year 2012. On his federal citizenship has been sentenced so the immigrant could memorize Canyon Road in Santa Clarita tax return for that year, Kemp to 33 months in federal prison them prior to his naturalization on May 25, the prosecutor said. reported that he had no taxable for taking tens of thousands of interview. The victim died as a result of his income, when his business took dollars in bribes. injuries. Daniel Espejo Amos, 68, FREEWAY CRASH: A 26-year- of Lakewood, was sentenced Guidroz turned himself in on old man was charged Wednesday last Friday afternoon by United May 27. with one count of murder for States District Judge Michael W. an alleged DUI crash in which a Fitzgerald. 4-month-old girl was killed. ATTEMPTED MURDER: A Amos pleaded guilty in April Jared Hale Lynch Silvestri 19-year-old man accused of to one count of conspiracy and (dob 3/27/90) of Pasadena viciously stabbing his girlfriend one count of being a public faces one count each of murder, while in a car pleaded not guilty Monday. Martin Gallegos (dob 9/15/97) of Pomona has been charged with five felony counts, including attempted murder. Deputy District Attorney John Thibodeau of the Victim Impact Program, who is assigned to the case, said on the evening of Sept. 17 police responded to a call regarding a car crash. When authorities arrived, they found a vehicle that had struck a pole and an 18-year-old woman suffering from serious stab wounds in the middle of the street, according to the prosecutor. The victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment, the prosecutor said. During the investigation, authorities found Gallegos near the car and arrested him in connection with the incident. Gallegos also is alleged to have attacked the same victim on July 28, the prosecutor added. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 The Downey Patriot | 15 Before buying a fixer-upper, read this Investing in a fixer-upper is a extensive experience in the field. damage to the walls, floors, and could land you in a difficult great way to make some money ceiling. In these homes, you situation. off of the real estate market, could potentially have a huge CHECK THE KEY SYSTEMS: You and anyone else who but there are potential risks return on investment if you carry Even if you are willing to invest is investing in the home should around every corner. Many new out simple upgrades such as quite a bit of time and energy have firm numbers regarding the homeowners find themselves painting the walls and installing into a fixer-upper, most of the initial investment, the cost of the struggling with hidden costs and new laminate floors with the help key mechanical systems should fixes, and how long it will take to unexpected repairs that make of a company like Georgia Carpet be safe and in good working complete the upgrades. Having this process expensive, time- Industries. condition. your assets tied up in a home consuming, and stressful. When you are taking a look at that you cannot sell or upgrade The primary systems you Here is a look at a few tips the damage, you should keep an could damage your credit for and your inspector should check that will help you find the perfect eye out for any signs that there years to come. include the electrical wires, fixer-upper at the right price. are serious issues just below plumbing, air conditioning, and Spending a little extra time the surface. That includes water heater. on the planning stages of this damage, fire damage, stains, process could help you avoid a FIND A GOOD INSPECTOR: As a general rule, fixing those mold, and mildew. major catastrophe that becomes Unless you happen to be a trained components will be much more a financial burden for you and inspector yourself, you should expensive than simple cosmetic your loved ones. find a trustworthy inspector changes. Any damage that is ESTABLISH FIRM NUMBERS who will guide you through found in those areas of the home BEFORE YOU MAKE AN OFFER: this process. Many sellers and can be used as leverage to bring One of the biggest mistakes a real estate agents maintain the final price down. buyer can make is placing a bid contact with local inspectors, but without doing a fair amount of those professionals will not be research. Buying a fixer-upper looking out for the buyers. The LOOK FOR EASY COSMETIC and hoping you will have enough ideal home inspector should be FIXES: Some of the most lucrative money to finish the important certified by the state and have fixer-uppers only have minor projects in the coming months You may not need a 20% down payment A down payment is the a zero down-payment option is Fannie Mae offers two home buyers who would amount of money you spend more difficult to get. additional low down payment otherwise qualify for a mortgage upfront to purchase a home The most common programs options that are not backed but may not have the resources and is typically combined with for lower down payment by the FHA: HomeReady for a larger down payment. a home loan to fulfill the total mortgages come from the mortgages and Conventional Zillow purchase price of a home. In Federal Housing Administration 97 mortgages. Both options addition your down payment (FHA). Most FHA loans require a allow for a 3% down payment. amount, your credit score, credit minimum 3.5 percent down and HomeReady mortgages are history, total debt and annual a decent credit score in order designed for creditworthy, low- income will influence how much to qualify – which makes them to moderate-income borrowers, of a loan you can qualify for. appealing for first time home with expanded eligibility for The higher your down buyers. Additionally, these types financing homes in designated payment, the lower your monthly of loans are federally insured low-income, minority, and mortgage payment will be. The to reduce the risk of loss if disaster-impacted communities. amount required for a down a borrower defaults on their Conventional 97 mortgages are payment depends on your loan mortgage payments. designed to help creditworthy type. Typically you will need to save 5 to 20 percent of the sale price in cash in order to qualify for a conventional loan (e.g. 30-year fixed mortgage). Down payments for jumbo loans can be as low as 10%. If you put down less than 20 percent on a conventional loan, you will most likely have to pay mortgage insurance (either private or public depending on the type of loan). Saving for 20 percent down might be too difficult or take too many years for many first- time home buyers or borrowers with lower household incomes. Popular alternative programs allow for a zero to 3.5 percent down payment option, although 16 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016