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Serving Cerritos and ten other surrounding communities • January 8, 2021 • Vol 35, No. 18 • loscerritosnews.net Trump Mob Sacks U.S. Capitol BY BRIAN HEWS

Armed with pro-Trump banners, rioters moved on the U.S. Capitol outnumbering and overwhelming the U.S. Capitol Police, charging up the Capitol steps, smashing windows, breaking into the Senate chamber and breaking into offices, including the one belonging to House Speaker

35 YEAR-OLD Ashli Babbit from CAPITOL POLICE point their weapons at domestic terrorist Trump supporters who had broken the windows on the entry door to the San Diego was shot and killed on hallowed chamber. Four people died, with one woman, who was from San Diego, shot on Capitol steps while rushing past Capitol Police. the Capitol steps.

Nancy Pelosi. Why the police were not prepared and why it took them hours to drive them out will take a 9/11 commissions to find out. The toll was substantial Four people died, including one woman shot in the chest by Capitol Police, blood still on the steps. She was from San Diego LAWMAKERS hunker down in the gallery area inside chambers. DOMESTIC TERRORISTS inside the Statuary at the Capitol. identified by her husband who spoke to KTLA's sister station KSWB in San Diego. She was 35-year-old Ashli Where Were the Police? Pelosi Will Impeach Babbitt, with her husband saying, "She loved her BY BRIAN HEWS that the House Sergeant-at- BY BRIAN HEWS Capitol on Wednesday. country, and she was doing Arms Paul Irving, had already “I join the Senate what she thought was right to We all watched in horror on submitted his resignation. House Speaker Nancy Democratic leader in calling support her country in joining Wednesday, wondering "where And the Senate minority Pelosi announced yesterday on the vice president to remove up with like-minded people was the police? National leader Chuck Schumer said he that Congress will impeach this president by immediately that also love their president Guard?" will fire the Senate Sergeant-at- Trump if 25th Amendment not invoking the 25th Amendment. and their country, she was Apparently House Speaker Arms, Mike Stenger when he invoked. If the vice president and Cabinet voicing her opinion, and she Nancy felt the same way becomes the Senate majority Pelosi first called on the do not act the Congress may be got killed for it.” demanding on Thursday that leader. Cabinet to immediately remove prepared to move forward with The other three died on the chief of the Capitol Police The storming of the US President Donald Trump from impeachment,” Pelosi said the Capitol grounds from Steve Sund stand down. Capitol by a pro-Donald Trump office in the wake of the deadly Pelosi also said Thursday See POLICE page 12 violent protests at the U.S. See PELOSI page 12 See CAPITOL MOB page 8

Passings Donation to Cerritos Car Show Cerritos and La Mirada Not Good to be No. 1 Five Front Pages Former Mayor of Norwalk, Two companies donate Annual car show at Knabe Several cars stolen in FEMA ranks Los Angeles What the world thought of Luigi Vernola. PPE to the city. Park drew over 100 cars. Cerritos and La Mirada. riskiest county in nation. the capitol attack can be Page 2. Page 4. Page 6. Page 7. Page 13. found on several pages. 2 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JANUARY 8, 2021 STAFF REPORT Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Norwalk Mourns Passing of Former Mayor Luigi Vernola Luigi would give out over 600 turkeys Norwalk, CA – It is with great sadness and other food to senior citizens and that we announce the passing of former families throughout the community. He Norwalk Mayor, City Councilman, also initiated The Friends of the Norwalk Planning Commissioner, businessman, Sheriff’s Station, an organization that philanthropist, family man, friend and helped the families of our law enforcement neighbor, Luigi Vernola. Luigi passed community, who had loved ones injured away on New Year’s Day at the age of or killed in the line of duty. Shortly after 76. He left behind his beloved wife of 56 years Joan, his son Thomas J. Vernola, 9/11, Luigi had a monument erected and his daughters Lisa M. Vernola-Salas and dedicated to the first responders of and Kristina A. Vernola-Freesmeier, in our area. He placed life-size statues of addition to, 11 grandchildren and three a firefighter, deputy sheriff, California great-grandchildren. Highway Patrol officer and one of Luigi’s parents, Tomas and Marta Norwalk’s own public safety officers. Vernola immigrated to the United He also placed a tableau that is located States from Italy, and eventually settled on the north/east corner of the City Hall in Norwalk. Raising three sons and lawn, with a bench facing the statue so a daughter in Norwalk, they instilled that people can sit and show gratitude to values that Luigi always based his life our hometown heroes. He also helped on; education, hard work, be a provider establish the Hometown Heroes Banners for your family, and always give back to that line our streets to honor our local your community and church. He received LUIGI VERNOLA being sworn into Norwalk City Council on March 22, 2011 his education in the Norwalk School from (l-r) are son, Thomas J. Vernola; daughter, Kristina A. Vernola- Freesmeier; servicemen and women. Over the years, District, graduating from Norwalk granddaughter, Kaylee Freesmeier; Councilmember, Luigi Vernola; wife, Joan Vernola; Luigi strived to make Norwalk’s motto High School in 1964. While a student Grandson, Bubba Salas; and daughter, Lisa Vernola-Salas. a reality and help make it “A Connected at Norwalk High, Luigi met his future Community.” Luigi Vernola was truly wife, Joan Yacabowich. They married in a man who loved his family, city, and 1965 and remained residents in Norwalk, country. He will be greatly missed. new member could be elected. He was the health and success of Norwalk. Luigi where they raised their children. At Norwalk, California, incorporated proud to fill the temporary seat and would later serve again on the Norwalk the age of 20, Luigi purchased his in 1957, ranks as Los Angeles County’s eventually ran for, and won, the seat City Council from 2011-2020. first service station, the first of many, 14th largest city with 106,000 residents in the general election. Luigi chose Time and again, Luigi demonstrated including garages and a towing service. and 3,000 businesses. Located between Luigi started his public service in to run for City Council because he, his dedication to the city he loved. like other Norwalk residents, believed He founded and co-founded several downtown Los Angeles and Orange the 1980’s when he was appointed to the County, Norwalk is home to the County Norwalk Planning Commission, a job he Norwalk’s best days were ahead. He nonprofits to promote worthy causes, Superior Court, Registrar’s Office, genuinely enjoyed, as it was instrumental faithfully served the City from 1987- both in the city and around Los Angeles Regional Library, Sheriff’s Station, in the growth and beautification of 1994. As a local businessman, he knew County. One such nonprofit was the Norwalk. In 1987, during a special firsthand the responsibilities of running Santa Sleigh Foundation, which was Transportation Center and Cerritos election, Councilman Cecil Green was a successful company and city. He made exceedingly special to Luigi. As part College. The variety of programs we elected to the California State Senate, fiscal accountability his top priority. As a of this program, Luigi would host a offer for youth, adults and seniors, leaving his council seat vacant. Luigi was Councilman, he was always committed breakfast event wherein children could along with our central location and eye appointed by the remaining members of to public safety and community eat breakfast and visit with Santa Claus, on technology, keep us connected as a the council to fill the vacant seat until a engagement as crucial components to while also receiving a gift. During the community. What the World Thought About the Domestic Terrorist Attack on Our Capitol JANUARY 8, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 3 Sen. Archuleta Assists in Toy Giveaway

Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year!

STATE SENATOR Bob Archuleta (D-Norwalk) with CHP Capt. David Moeller (right) The Yokoyama Family 2020-2021 spread cheer, delivering 1,500 toys and food to various families and organizations in Senate District 32.

Gridley Gates Artesia Neighborhood Watch Xmas Gathering

OVER 60 Artesia families participated at the December event, with residents setting up tables of goodies in their front yards and inviting everyone as they walked by to grab a snack.

Submitted by Betty Lou Ormonde Of course, always cautious to keep the rules of masks, and distancing, kindness This past December, The Neighborhood and generosity burst forth as the word was Watch group called Gridley Gates Artesia, out that children outside of Gridley Gates under the guidance of NW Sheriff's could use a little extra help this Christmas. Captain Patty Pacheco, spontaneously had Gridley Gates lovingly provided that little a night out of fun. extra for them. They gathered within their Throughout Artesia many neighborhood, decorated bikes, strollers, Neighborhood Watch groups provided skateboards, and took off as a group of 60 help to others including the NW group neighbors walking and enjoying the 108 on Horst and 187th Street who provided homes that were decorated on their block. Many residents set up tables of goodies much needed help for families outside of in their front yards and invited everyone their neighborhood. as they walked by to grab a snack. Congratulations to all Artesians for Many children enjoyed the festive showing kindness and love during this evening, lots of laughter and giggles were difficult year. heard throughout the streets. From the City of Artesia’s It was a great way to greet neighbors Neighborhood Watch Groups, wishing all that have not been seen in a few months. a healthy, Happy New Year. Cerritos Company Blatantly Violating COVID Orders

BY BRIAN HEWS St in September 2020. All were cited just Offering safe, affordable and reliable once. A website that shows citations But one company’s blatant violations medical waste management services to our clients given out by the Los Angeles County Medical Dialysis Centers could catch the attention of Cerritos Dental Skilled Nursing Facilities Department of Health for COVID officials, Crunch Fitness on Del Amo. Surgical Centers Blood Laboratories violations indicate that five companies Long Term Care Medical Office Buildings The gym apparently does not care Veterinary Funeral Homes in Cerritos have been cited for health about customers or those who could be Hazardous Waste Tattoo Shops violations. Assisted Living Centers Government Agencies infected by their customers getting cited Citations issued to companies due to lack of compliance with Health Officer in 2020 on August 29; September 5, 17, Contact us for a FREE Waste Analysis! Order include Club Pilates on South 19; October 10, 21; November 2, 17, 23 St on October 9, 2020; It’s a Grind on and 12/13; 10 times in four months. 855.684.9487 South Street on December 18, 2020, Also obvious is that the LADPH does [email protected] Sisters Korean Kitchen on Bloomfield not have a maximum amount of citations Web: primawaste.com on October 16, 2020 and UPS on Moore before mandating closure. 4 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JANUARYAUGUST 8,7, 20202021 of community issues that newspapers can be addressedacross the by newspapers are especially vulnerable to CALIFORNIAAsm. Garcia's LEGISLATURE nation.legislation These to outlets improve are critical the quality to of economicTwo fluctuations Local Organizations and catastrophic Donate PPE to Cerritos NEEDS TO SAVE COMMUNITY ourlife democracy. for our districtWhen they and can throughout no consequences, like closure. 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250,000 acre-feet (82 billion gallons) of water annually. The Forebay conserves WRD 150,000 acre-feet (48.9 billion gallons) Continued from page 1 each year. WRD employs the most ad- vanced technology to maintain high-quali- This project is made possible through a ty water for millions of people in Los An- partnership with the United States Geolog- geles County. ical Survey (USGS). WRD’s partnership “The Water Replenishment District al- with the USGS saves ratepayer funds. ways strives to be proactive in monitoring WRD has been monitoring groundwa- groundwater quality” said WRD President ter in the Central and West Coast Basins for Vera Robles DeWitt, representing District 5 over 50 years. This monitoring program is and the City of Paramount. “The construc- integral to WRD’s work and consists of a tion of these two wells is an investment in network of more than 300 monitoring wells our future to create a drought-resilient and at 60 locations throughout the District. locally-sustainable water supply.” The new wells will be installed and Director Allen, representing District drilled approximately 2,100 feet deep. 3 and the City of Cerritos, added “WRD The wells will provide comprehensive is proud of its commitment to delivering data of groundwater levels and quality in quality water to pumpers and residents aquifers within the Montebello Forebay. in our region. These new wells support The Forebay is vital to Southern Los WRD’s mission to protect and preserve Angeles County’s water supply. The 43 high quality groundwater.” cities within WRD’s jurisdiction use about JANUARY2 Los Cerritos 8, 2021 Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.netAUGUST 7, 2020 7 Cerritos teenager and his What the 13100“I haveblock owned of Essex. lots of reusable straws, World Thought Crime Summaries andTwo my friends vehicle have burglaries as well - they’re occurred great December 28, 2020 - January 03, 2021 betweenfor the environment, 12/30/20 and but 1/3/21,they’re onea bother on team making the world theto clean 18800 and block take around,” of Stefani, Yuan cashsaid. “Us and- Cerritos crediting tiny cards brushes were is stolen; extremely the other annoying, was greener one drop at a time Assault onand the I would 16800 often block find of Alexander myself forgetting Ave., 1/2/21 at 1:30 p.m. two people who backpacksto take out my were reusable stolen, straw neither when eating car BY LAURIE HANSON were dating got into a fight in their car. showedout.” any signs of forced entry. The woman punched the man as he “With a bracelet on, I could wear it “Many little drops make an ocean,” is a was driving, then the man grabbed the Laaround Mirada every day without noticing it, and Chinese idiom taught by parents of Harry woman's hair and slammed her head into Otherwhenever Structure I decide to Burglaryget a drink my straw would conveniently be right there,” he ex- Yuan of Cerritos that motivates him today the dashboard. Suspect let her hair go • A daytime burglary to an unattached towards a greener future for the world’s and then drove head on into a parked car, plained. garageAfter conducting was reported more on than the 300 11900 sur- oceans tomorrow. he was arrested. block of Stamy Rd. The 17-year-old Whitney High School 1/2/21 at 4 AM in the morning a veys and 40 interviews plus doing exten- sive• A marketguitar case research, and tools Yuan were and reported his team student and his team have developed a person was standing on the corner camestolen with from a few a storage key features: unit on the 15000 fashionable way to revolutionize beverage of Carmenita and South Street and block• An of openable Alondra yet Blvd. functional reusable drinking with one simple invention called became frightened when the suspect lit Vehiclestraw that Burglary is extremely easy to clean the “BluStraw”. a firecracker and threw it out. The victim • • An A earlybracelet morning that covers window the straw smash on “My parents always used that saying yelled at the suspect which angered the to push me to recycle and make environ- theburglary wrist to wasprevent reported germs onand thebacteria 15600 suspect, he turned his vehicle around and block• A of stylish Imperial design Hwy. to spark conver- mentally conscious decisions,” said Yuan, pointed a handgun and threaten to shoot “however, I never really understood the sation/make• Two electronic a statement tablets were about reported keeping him and then drove off. gravity of plastic pollution until my high oceansstolen clean during a daytime burglary on school years.” Burglary the• To15400 donate block part ofof Elmbrookthe proceeds Dr. to plas- After reading about literal islands of 12/30/20 a restaurant on the 12200 Grandtic cleanup Theft nonprofits around the world plastics floating in the world’s oceans, block of Artesia Boulevard front door • A“Over pair the or sunglassespast few months, were reported we have Yuan learned they would soon outnumber was smashed the loss is unknown; 1/3/21 workedstolen from for hours an unlocked each day vehicle to turn on the our idea into a reality,” Yuan said. “We have all the fish in the sea. He said in the Unit- between midnight and 6:30 am a church 15600 block of Elmbrook Dr. ON A MISSION to save the world’s oceanson with 12200 one blocksmall ofinvention, Del Amo Harry window Yuan was of conducted market research, created pro- ed States, more than 500 million plastic Grand Theft Auto straws are used daily, and if put together Cerritos is pictured holding his BluStraw imagesmashed and siliconeand a guitar cylinder was ittaken. will be made totypes, contacted manufacturers, and are • A sedan was reported stolen on the would circle the planet two and a half from. He and a group of teen’s simple idea is to createWatches a reusable and straw an that iPhone can be wereworn almost ready to start product production.” 13900 block of Ramhurst Dr. times over. as a bracelet, making it handy to use anytime,stolen anywhere. from Photo a store by Laurie on 17500 Hanson. block of They have begun with an Indiegogo to • A sedan was reported stolen on the “Crazy, right?!” he said. “I can’t even Bloomfield; 12/29/20 golf clubs were begin crowdfunding the idea, and raised about14600 $500 block in twoof Los days, Fuentes but still Rd. need ad- fathom how much plastic that is.” idea of a reusable straw that doubles as a stolenThough from plastic a car straws on the aren’t 13400 the block larg- ditional• A sedan funding. was reported “We’re currently stolen on trying the That is when he reached out across the stylish bracelet – the BluStraw. ofest Naoma;contributor on to the plastic same pollution block another in the TRANSLATION: to13900 raise awareness,block of De as Alcala well asAve. crowdfund state to a few environmentally passion- “We’re aiming to keep plastic out of wasocean, broken Yuan intoand his and team tools discovered were taken; that Trump Causes through• An attemptedpreorders and theft donations,” of a truck he wasadd- ate friends who together came up with a our oceans and start an environmentally onthe thewhole 10700 idea block to shift of awayReva froma catalytic plastic Chaos In ed.reported on the 14200 block of “small solution” to decrease oceanic plas- friendly movement around the globe,” he converterto reusable was straws taken is from really a car. a symbol of Washington Biden FirestoneTo become Blvd. ‘a little drop’ in this move- tic waste. said. “We have been working on this idea an eco-friendly future for all, he said. It Reinforced By Grand Theft Auto ment• A to truck save wasthe ocean reported and for stolen more on infor the- “Our original thought was if we could since the beginning ofMajority summer Wins as there is something they concluded through so- Several cars were stolen between mation14500 on block the BluStaw’sof Alicante IndieGoGo Rd. cam- get people to make a tiny change in their are few activities dueSenate to the pandemic.” 12/29/20cial media, and friends, 1/3/21 andall were the eco-friendlyrecovered. everyday lives, it would be the ‘little paign• An (and attempted to place theft an order of a to truck be filled was On Yuan’s team is Derrick Cai, 16, of San Twocommunity were stolen of the from last decade.the Los ItCerritos is why drops’ [in the ocean] that would make a byreported January on2021), the please 14300 visit block online of at Jose, Ashish Basetty, 17, of Fremont, Ar- Center,they came one up was with from a new a dealership reusable silicone at the big difference,” explained Yuan. That is www.//igg.me/at/blustraw/x/24223350#/.Firestone Blvd. nav Jain, 16, of San Jose, and Maddox Yu, Cerritosstraw in the Auto form Square; of a bracelet one was for on every the- when he and his team of came up with the 16, of Evergreen. day living. 8 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JANUARY 8, 2021 JANUARY 8, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 9 on the chamber’s door. Capitol Mob from page 1 Siege on the U.S. Capitol Fearing for the safety of lawmakers, unspecified "medical emergencies." police move into evacuation mode More than 50 people were arrested, while others hide in their offices. at least a dozen police were injured, Reports emerge that shots have and officers confiscated guns, pipe been fired inside the Capitol, later bombs and Molotov cocktails. reported the death of Babbit. It all started with Trump who Later pictures posted on social spoke at the Ellipse, a park between media show the domestic terrorists the Mall and the White House inciting the crowd, including members of far- on the floor of the Senate chamber right groups, with unsubstantiated with one sitting at the dais. claims of a stolen election. Some who will likely be arrested Trump then encouraged them to by the FBI are seen in lawmakers’ march to the Capitol, where Congress offices, including the House speaker is sitting, to protest. Nancy Pelosi's office. Trump says he will "walk with Finally around 3 p.m., armed them to the Capitol," but as the police begin to gain control of the protestors leave, he returns to the Andrew Boulaje Andrew Boulaje White House to watch events unfold complex using pepper spray, flash- on television and tweet. bangs and making arrests. The mob tears down barricades , It's nearly 6 p.m. when officials pushes past Capitol police, climbs a declare the Capitol complex “secure” wall and charges the Capitol itself. the occupation is finally brought to Pushing through the remaining an end by heavily armed officers. police officers, they break into the Lawmakers applaud. building through the front door. Condemnation of Trump’s role The rioters are now inside the Capitol building. To the left is the in inciting the riot comes quickly. Senate chamber, to the right is the Social media companies, concerned House of Representatives, with the about the prospect of more violence Rotunda in the middle. encouraged by Trump, freeze his As they run through the Capitol, social media accounts. parts of the building are locked At 8 p.m. Congress gathers to down. resume counting the electoral college Police lock the doors of the House votes. Multiple Republican senators chamber, barricading entrances and issuing protective “escape hoods”. who supported objection suddenly EPA/Getty Inside security officers draw their Texas Monthly reverse course saying they will not guns and people rush for cover as the @MikeJones object to the certification of Biden’s domestic terrorists break the windows election victory. 10 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JANUARY 8, 2021 Fall Sports Season Remains in Limbo for Area Public Schools BY LOREN KOPFF tor Linda Parra on suspending the condi- @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER tioning activities. She said that the cheer, cross country, As the area public high schools re- football and volleyball teams had been sumed online learning earlier this past conditioning two to four times a week at week, the waiting game for fall season Glenn, but at different times during the athletics continues as it has not yet com- day, and with each sport entering and menced. Per the 2020-2021 fall season exiting at different gates. Each sport had calendar that the CIF-Southern Section pods of no more than 10 athletes. Cross released on July 20, boys volleyball was country and volleyball would be condi- to have begun on Dec. 12, but on Dec. tioning first, followed by cheer and foot- 18, the CIF-SS moved the sport to the ball in the evening. Glenn began its con- spring season. ditioning the second week of November Girls volleyball was to have started and Parra said initially, the numbers were on Dec. 19 with boys and girls water in the 20s for girls volleyball, which is polo beginning their seasons on Dec. 21 low because usually they are around 45. and Dec. 28 respectively and boys and However, that number had dipped to be- girls cross country on Dec. 26. tween 10-15 because the lower level vol- Conditioning for the fall sports began leyball athletes were not showing up. on Nov. 2 but was shut down last month Parra cites factors at home for the low Parra said that there have been multiple the athletes could get back in the gym- as the number of COVID-19 positive numbers and added that even though the conversations as athletic directors along nasium in the next few weeks, the 605 cases continues to spike at a high rate. school was following every protocol and with the principals regarding wanting to League would use the first round match- Most of the state remains in the purple doing everything the right way, some have the athletes prepared. They talked es as non-league events instead of hav- tier as we head into the early part of Jan- parents didn’t want their daughter com- about missing a few league matches just ing to reschedule non-league opponents uary and many are wondering how much ing back for conditioning because they to give the players an opportunity, if they that had been on the original schools’ longer the fall season will be delayed or didn’t feel comfortable. were cleared to do so, to have a real prac- schedules. if it will completely be cancelled. “We haven’t seen our kids since tice before jumping into the matches. As far as the other three fall sports This past Monday, the California De- March, and so factors of laziness set in,” “Our hope has always been that that have league events, the first league partment of Public Health was to have she said. we could get at least the second round cross country meet isn’t until Jan. 27, reassessed and evaluate its plan of hav- On July 21, the athletic directors of of league in play,” Parra said. “That’s the first league boys water polo event ing athletes return to competition on the 605 League, which has Artesia High, something that we have discussed.” (for Artesia, Cerritos, Pioneer and Whit- Jan. 25, which it has not done at time of Cerritos High, Glenn, Oxford Academy, The league schedule for volleyball is ney only), isn’t until Feb. 2 and the first press this past Wednesday. On Jan. 19, Pioneer High and Whitney High as its set up so that everyone plays two match- league football game isn’t until Feb. 25- the CIF-SS will have an update on plans members, approved its league schedules es a week. The idea of possibly adding 27. for its fall sports championships, which for each sport. However, with boys vol- another league match a week to make up The league did make one change are scheduled anywhere from Mar. 6 for leyball now moved to the spring, and for lost matches not played from Jan. 12 involving its two cross country clus- boys water polo to Apr. 9 for 11-man the uncertainty that the first girls vol- to Jan. 26 was never mentioned. Instead, ter meets (Jan. 27 and Feb. 15) and the football. leyball league match, which was will Parra said that that the concern from the league finals (Mar. 3). All three will now “Based on what was taking place be held today (Whitney at Oxford) or athletic directors has been about the ath- be held at Cerritos High as the league with the COVID numbers increasing, I Tuesday for everyone else was going to letes not being able to be inside the gym- couldn’t get Cerritos Regional Park or think our district had to make the call,” go on as planned, the prospects of hav- nasium to practice at this point. La Mirada Regional Park to sign any said John Glenn High co-athletic direc- ing a full league season are slim to none. She added that if there was a chance permits to have the events there. The waiting game has been difficult may give the green light to play games for everyone involved because what may at any given date, that doesn’t mean that look optimistic today or tomorrow could the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School quickly turn dire later in a week or the District will grant the same for Glenn, La following week. Trying to schedule and Mirada High or Norwalk High. reschedule events and plan accordingly “I think the Norwalk-La Mirada has been taxing for the athletic directors, School District is very cautious,” Parra coaches, principals and student-athletes. said. “It’s not just CIF, it’s CIF plus what “If you talk to any athletic director or our school district is going to say, which coach, that’s been the biggest obstacle is governed by the [Los Angeles Unified because we’re planners and we like to School District] and the state. know…we plan a whole year ahead,” “Our district won’t move forward Parra said. “That’s just the nature of how until they get the green light from L.A. we think. Now, we don’t even know what County,” she later added. “And they do tomorrow is going to bring because there take into factors what CIF is saying. So, hasn’t been much discussion yet. That’s they’re following very closely what CIF where it’s like, okay, just remember to is saying; they know what the updates stay patient and not get too much anxiety are for high school sports. But again, of what’s going to happen because really, it’s really hard to say, ‘you know what, there hasn’t been any conversation.” we’re going to play games, but we don’t As far as football goes, Parra believes have kids in the classroom’.” the best case scenario to begin playing In closing, Parra would like to let her won’t be until February. Since four of student-athletes know that as athletic the six league schools field football pro- directors, coaches or anyone else who grams, that would mean there would be works at Glenn, they are trying to pro- three league contests for that sport and vide hope to the kids that things will get Parra said the league could potentially better. They just don’t know when it will get those games in if ‘miracles happen get better. She continued by saying that and the numbers go down quickly’. it will be interesting to see when the NL- Then there is the thought in the back MUSD is going to meet with the admin- of everyone’s head that the entire fall istrators to tell them what they will be season would be wiped out. She com- allowed to do, either this month or next mended her coaches for remaining real- month. istic and taking everything in stride and It’s a different story for Valley Chris- added that there hasn’t been any grief tian High, which is not bound by any when the school had to shut down con- school district. Athletic director Dan ditioning. Leffler said that its fall season athletes “We’re hopeful for a season, but at have been conditioning since the sum- the same time, we’re expecting that we mer while following strict protocols and might not have a season,” Parra said. the first girls volleyball match is slated Parra said that the league athletic di- to take place tonight when the Lady De- rectors meet the first Thursday of every fenders host Central Valley Christian month and the second Thursday of every High. Once again, just like at any other month is typically when the athletic di- school, public or private, it’s all volun- rectors and principals meet. She is also quick to say that even though the CIF-SS See SPORTS page 11 JANUARY 8, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 11 Sports from page 10 protocol,” Leffler said. “We monitor ev- are moving in the right direction. One of be more of a universal decision from a erybody closely. So, we’re preparing like the negatives that the league has is that league standpoint so that everyone is on we’re going to play a game eventually V.C.’s football stadium is the only one the same page. With that said, two par- taryAUGUST as far 7, as 2020 athletes returning to con- To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 11 someday when that information breaks that has lights. The other four league ents per players would be allowed in the ditioning. and they tell us when the season actually schools rents from other facilities at gymnasium for volleyball. The league, “We actually see some kids on cam- Supervisor Hilda L. isSolis going toand start. the We feelDPSS like Give there’s a1,000 public Students schools. Because Back of that,packs that puts with which School operates Supplies three levels of volley- pus in pods, Monday through Thurs- tremendous amount of mental stability a burden on Leffler to decide if V.C. is ball,educate would our clear children.” the gym following each day,STAFF in small REPORT groups,” Leffler said. “So, in that for our student-athletes. So, we going to host all four Olympic League level Observingbefore letting the requirements parents enter to forwear the that’s kind of where we’re at. From an “We know that it can be costly to pre- get them out here and do some speed and game or not. nextmasks level’s and social match. distancing Even for guidelines, non-league academic learning standpoint, it’s all pare a child for school, especially during agility and try to stay in shape.” “Up to this point, we’re all commit- matches,participating that families would remained be the format safely thatin voluntary. Obviously, we’re doing this these challenging times,” Supervisor Solis There are four touchpoints at the ted to doing that; to seeing our Olympic V.C.their would vehicles use. while Once DPSS the gymToy Loanis cleared staff all with proper protocol; six feet in class- told reporters prior to the distribution at high school where the athletes enter and League schedule through,” Leffler said. afterplaced a the match, backpacks the bleachers in their trunks. would For be rooms. We have a bunch of new equip- DPSS Toy Loan Headquarters in down- the coaches do all the monitoring with “Right before [winter] break, we had wipedfamilies down that beforeindicated the they beginning use public of the ment inside there for us to be able to do town Los Angeles. “That’s why it’s im- temperature checks, according to Lef- our last Zoom meeting and we’re going nexttransportation, match. an appointment was made Zoom and do all those things for kids portant that as a County, we do whatever fler. There’s an extensive spreadsheet to meet [Jan. 5]. There are a couple of forIn a contact-freeterms of the pick numbers up. for the fall who are not on campus. That’s a piece of we can to help youth in our communities for tracking purposes in the event they schools who are on the fence, to be hon- sports,All V.C. backpacks has not and seen school a decrease supplies and thehave puzzle the tools we theyadded need recently. to be successful We were need to go back and trace for close con- est, to say, ‘hey, I’m not sure that admin- inwere fact, donated Leffler by said County this ofhas Los been Angeles one of prettyin the muchclassroom. remote up until right around tact. V.C. also does not allow anyone on istratively they’re going to let us pull this theemployees, stronger private/corporate years for student-athletes donors and Thanksgiving Solis acknowledged time, and thenthe annual we went event to campus who is not a student-athlete or off’. I’ve got the full support of our head comingthrough a out partnership for football, with Amazon, whether which it’s thisfor itspseudo-hybrid commitment withto low-income small groups families in allowed online donations by visiting the in L.A. County, praising the 85-year-old credentialed to work at the school. of school Superintendent to try to do this been for junior varsity or varsity. He said pods.” Toy Loan Program’s Amazon Smile wish Toy Loan Program for its well-earned As it relates to the Olympic League in a safe way and play games.” when everyone is at practices and the Leffler couldn’t pinpoint an exact list. reputation as the largest and most success- master schedule for V.C., Heritage The league has proposed the idea of program is running about 48-56 players, percentage, but he did say that a high The DPSS serves 3.5 million custom- ful free toy-lending library program in the Christian High, Maranatha High, Village moving the football games to Saturday which is a little bit higher than what the percentage of students at V.C. are do- ers in L.A. County, the Department of nation. The program is sponsored and sup- Christian High and Whittier Christian afternoons as well as other options. The school is used to. Originally, the program ing their classwork remotely and they do LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR Hilda L. Solis (in window) joined Dept. Public Social Services is the largest local ported by the Board of Supervisors. High, Leffler said there have not been main thing is that the league is going had 61 players, but some decided not to have the option of doing it remotely or of Public Social Services Director Antonia Jiménez and DPSS Toy Loan Program social services agency in the nation. The Toy Loan Program was created in any alterations for the fall sports since to do everything it can to try to play its play for non-COVID reasons. For the coming to school. According to the prac- staff for the annual Backpack & School Supply Giveaway to ensure that over 1,000 department provides benefits and services 1935 during the Great Depression as a league events don’t begin until February. league schedule. girls volleyball program, the numbers tice schedule for the fall season sports at children ages 5 through 17 have the necessary tools for a successful school year. to families and individuals, including free service to allow low-income children The only worries V.C. had, according to As of press time this past Wednes- remain as strong as it always has been V.C. that was posted on its athletic web- CalFresh food and nutrition assistance; to borrow toys from a DPSS toy lending Leffler, was for its non-league events. He day, the girls volleyball team was on with 36 in the program for all three lev- sitelibraries in the in summer, the same girlsmanner volleyball that books was are Medi-Cal health, dental and vision insur- added that “all systems are go” for the track to play Maranatha on Jan. 14 in the els. Leffler said that 56 players tried out ableborrowed to begin from its apractice public library. on Aug. Children 10 with community centers, nonprofit organiza- “Our department recognizes the ance; financial and homeless assistance for Defenders to play in February assuming league opener. Originally, it’s scheduled for volleyball during the summer. For cheer,who participate cross country develop and a footballsense of rebegin- - tions and libraries throughout the county. increasing support that children need dur- qualifying individuals through the General that the schools in the Olympic League as a road match, but the Lady Defend- boys and girls cross country, there are 25 ningsponsibility on Sept. through 9. In the addition, observance boys of and an This year marks the 5th anniversary ing this pandemic and we want to ensure Relief program and for families through areof the entertaining Backpack Giveaway, playing regardlesswhich serves of ersthey would are prepared be ready with to host the toolsthe Pasadena- necessary in the program, which is lower than in girlshonor basketball, code and merit which system is in that the rewards spring the CalWORKs program; In-Home Sup- whatchildren the situationfrom families looks receiving like. benefits basedfor a successfulschool if it school is unable year, to whether have sport it is- the past. season,them when began toys practicing are returned on Aug.on time 12 and and portive Services for disabled and elderly fromLeffler DPSS. saidDue to that the financial the league impact athletic ingvirtual events or in-person”on its campus. said DPSS Director The only fall sport that V.C. will not 24undamaged. respectively. Boys volleyball also residents, and employment and supportive The program serves approximately directorsof COVID-19 have on Zoom the local meetings economy, every the AntoniaRegarding Jiménez. spectators “Today’s at children the sport are - have for the 2020-2021 season is gym- started its practices on Aug. 18. services to help residents prepare for the 30,000 children at over 50 toy lending week,event’s a hostmain emphasized reason why that he this feels distribu they- ingtomorrow’s events, Leffler future. That’ssaid that why it’s I believegoing to “We feel like we have a pretty good labor market. For more information, visit libraries located at after school programs, tion is needed more than ever. it’s important that we nurture, prepare and www.dpss.lacounty.gov.See SPORTS page 12

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Sports from page 11   nastic because of several reasons. V.C. competes in the Moore League for gym-   nastics and the other schools are also not XVHGPRUHWKDQRQFHVRGRQRWFURVVWKHPRXW,WLVEHVWWR¿QGWKHELJZRUGV¿UVW:KHQ\RX¿QGDOOWKHZRUGVOLVWHG going to do gymnastics, meaning the LQWKHFOXHV\RX¶OOKDYHDQXPEHURIOHWWHUVOHIWRYHUWKDWVSHOORXWWKH:21'(5:25'7RVHHWKHDQVZHUXVHWKH  Lady Defenders wouldn’t have anyone to compete against. Also, there wouldn’t   be any facilities open for V.C. to prac- C R A B T E I D E T S A O T T tice. Since the girls volleyball program is R E B L E N D H N S H F D T U scheduled to play tonight and tomorrow, E T I U R F A E E G L O N S R Leffler said the players, who have been practicing since the summer, are excited C K S E F M I R F O O O N A K to keep going. The Lady Defenders went U C G B E D V W U F M L Y E E 25-9 last season and won the CIF-SS Di- vision 4 championship. T A G E E E N R A A U R D Y Y In closing, Leffler wanted to let ev- T N E R B D I E N R T T T E O eryone realize that the school takes this entire situation very seriously and has E S G R S L S N C S M S S V N the upmost respect for the protocol and L N A Y N O I T A R A P E R P things that need to happen when bring- ing student-athletes on campus. I N P F E C A P R T U N A R T “Obviously, we’re in a very fortunate spot being here at Valley Christian, and P F L A K Y R C H E E S E S B it’s not tiaed to a specific school system O S L L C A A A U F S T T A M or district,” Leffler said. “That gives the flexibility for our Board of Directors as R M I N I K E R G F T S K L U well as our head of school as well as our K M F R H S E R F U A E E A R community to make those decisions. We don’t do this going in blind. D I S H C N U R B B S N T D C “We do extensive surveys with our families; our community to make sure  that everybody is on the same page,”  he continued. “I think that needs to be noted, that we go ahead and try to get  our community actively involved to say,  ‘hey, is this something you would like  entertained and do you want to do this  and if you don’t, it’s optional’. There’s no penalty here. We’re just creating oppor- tunities for our kids to do something else    outside of sitting in front of a screen.” JANUARY 8, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 13 The top 10 counties on the FEMA index federal flood insurance when about one- include three in Southern California. FEMA Ranks Los Angeles County Riskiest in the Nation third may need it. Disaster experts say people have to (AP) The Federal Emergency Manage- think about the big disaster that happens ment Agency has calculated the risk for only a few times a lifetime at most but is every county in America for 18 types of devastating when it hits — Hurricane Ka- natural disasters, including earthquakes, trina, Superstorm Sandy, the 2011 super hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, volcanoes outbreak of tornadoes, the 1906 San Fran- and even tsunamis. And of the nation’s cisco earthquake or a pandemic. more than 3,000 counties, Los Angeles “We’re bad at taking seriously risks County earned the highest ranking in the that happen only infrequently,” said David National Risk Index. Ropeik, a retired Harvard risk communi- Having lived her life in Los Angeles, cations lecturer and author of “How Risky Morgan Andersen knows natural disas- Is It, Really?” “We simply don’t fear them ters all too well. In college, an earthquake as much as we fear things that are more shook her home hard. Her grandfather was present in our consciousness, more com- affected by recent wildfires in neighboring mon. That’s ... disastrous with natural di- Orange County. sasters.” “It’s just that constant reminder, ‘Oh THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY has calculated the risk Something like FEMA’s new index yeah, we live somewhere where there’s for every county in America for 18 types of natural disasters, including earthquakes, “opens our eyes to the gaps between what natural disasters, and they can strike at any hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, volcanoes and even tsunamis. we feel and what is,” Ropeik said. time,’ ” said the 29-year-old marketing ex- By the same measurement, Loudoun ecutive. County, a Washington, D.C., outer suburb, FEMA’s top 10 riskiest places, in ad- FEMA’s index goes beyond how often di- a problem, said Mike Grimm, a FEMA of- has the lowest risk of any county, accord- dition to Los Angeles, are three counties sasters strike. It also considers how many ficial who has specialized in risk manage- ing to FEMA. Three other Washington in the New York City area — the Bronx, people and how much property are in ment. The day before he said that, New suburban counties rank among the lowest New York County (Manhattan) and Kings harm’s way, how vulnerable the population York had a tornado watch. Days later, the County (Brooklyn) — along with Miami, risks for larger counties, along with sub- is socially and how well the area is able to National Weather Service tweeted that in Philadelphia, Dallas, St. Louis and South- urban Boston, New York’s Long Island, bounce back — in other words, how bad 2020, several cities, mostly along the East ern California’s Riverside and San Bernar- suburban Detroit and Pittsburgh. the toll would be. Coast, had more tornadoes than Wichita, dino counties. Some of FEMA’s risk rankings by di- That results in a high-risk assessment Kan. The way FEMA calculates the index saster type seem obvious. Miami has the for big cities with lots of poor people and In general, Oklahoma is twice as likely spotlights places long known as danger highest risk for hurricanes and Riverside expensive property that are ill-prepared to to get tornadoes as New York City, but the spots, such as Los Angeles. But there are County for wildfires. also plenty of surprises. be hit by once-in-a-generation disasters. damage potential is much higher in New Himanshu Grover, a risk expert at the For instance, East Coast cities such as Take tornadoes. FEMA’s top five York because there are 20 times the people University of Washington, called FEMA’s New York and Philadelphia rank far higher riskiest counties for twisters are two bor- and nearly 20 times the property value at effort “a good tool, a good start.” But he in terms of the risk for tornadoes than Tor- oughs in New York City, Philadelphia, St. risk, FEMA officials said. also said it had flaws, such as final scores nado Alley stalwarts Oklahoma and Kan- Louis and New Jersey’s Hudson County. “It’s that risk perception that it won’t that seem to downplay disaster frequency. sas. The county that includes Oklahoma City happen to me,” Grimm said. “Just because This new tool, based on calculations by And the county with the biggest coastal — which has experienced more than 120 I haven’t seen it in my lifetime doesn’t 80 experts over six years, is about “educat- flood risk is one in Washington state that’s tornadoes since 1950, including one that mean it won’t happen.” ing homeowners and renters and commu- not on the ocean, although its river is tid- killed 36 people in 1999 — ranks 120th. That sort of denial is especially true nities to be more resilient,” Grimm said, al. In New York, people are far less aware with frequent and costly flooding, he said. adding that people shouldn’t move into or Those seeming oddities occur because of the risk and less prepared — and that’s It’s also why only 4% of the population has out of a county because of the risk rating.

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T.S. NO.: 201-019104 APN: 7076-001-031 Property Address: 21804 BELSHIRE AVENUE, HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CA 90716 NOTICE OF UNIFIED TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINIS-TER ESTATE OF: DENNIS WAYNE MCCRACKEN CASE NO. 20STPB09971 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may other-wise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DEN- NIS WAYNE MCCRACKEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEBORAH MCCRACKEN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEBORAH MCCRACKEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPOR- the decedent. MASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN THE PETITION requests authority to admin-ister the estate under the Independent Ad-ministration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS authority will allow the per-sonal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO actions, how-ever, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent-ed THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/27/2020 AND SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and 1/27/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/2/2021, 10:00 A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/16/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, AM, PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 1/28/2020, as CA 90012 Document No. 20200108328, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of LosAngeles, California, executed by K COLBERT IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the peti-tion, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objec-tions with the PROPERTIES, LLC , A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Trustor, KK SOUZA, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. LIABILITY COMPANY, as Beneficiary. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal in lawful money of the United States, by Cash, a Cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Pomona, CA 91766, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California, describing the land therein: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The California law. street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 21804 BELSHIRE AVENUE YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CA 90716 A.P.N.: 7076-001-031 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate as-sets or of any petition or account as provid-ed in Probate Code sec- address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warrant, expressed or implied, tion 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of trust, with interest thereon, Attorney for Petitioner as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the MARK VON ESCH - SBN 101452 VON ESCH & VON ESCH trust created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $4,219,007.58 (estimated as of the first publication date). Accrued interest and additional advances, if 810 E. COMMONWEALTH AVE. any, will increase the figure prior to sale. Beneficiary hereby elects to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of California FULLERTON CA 92831 Commercial Code section 9604, et seq., and to include in the non judicial foreclosure of the real property interest described in the Security BSC 219188 Agreement dated 1/27/2020, between the original trustor and the original beneficiary, as it may have been amended from time to time, and 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/21 pursuant to any other instruments between the trustor and beneficiary referencing a security interest in personal property. Beneficiary reserves its CNS-3429321# right to evoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or fixtures, or to add additional personal property and/or fixtures to the LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER election herein expressed, as Beneficiary's sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of theTrustee's Sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee's Sale. See the Deed of Trust, if applicable. The personal property which was given as security for trustor's obligation is described in Exhibit “A”. Exhibit “A” All Buildings, Structures, Facilities And Other Improvements Now Or Hereafter Located On The Land, And All Building Material, Building Equipment, Supplies And Fixtures Of Every Kind And Nature Now Or Hereafter Located On The Land Or Attached To, If Any, Contained In Or Used In Connection With Any Such Buildings, Structures, NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINIS-TER ESTATE OF: Facilities Or Other Improvements, An All Appurtenances And Additions Thereto And Betterments, Renewals, Substitutions And Replacements LUCY P. TORRES AKA LUCIA DORA TORRES AKA LUCY D. PALAFOX TORRES Thereof, Owned By Trustor Or In Which Trustor Has Or Shall Acquire An Interest (All Of The Foregoing Hereinafter Collectively Referred To CASE NO. 20STPB10728 As The “Improvements”) Equipment And General Intangibles To The Extent That The Same Are No Improvements, All Machinery, Apparatus, To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may other-wise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LUCY Goods, Inventory, Equipment, Materials, Building Materials, Fittings, Chattels And Tangible Personal Property, And All Appurtenances And P. TORRES AKA LUCIA DO-RA TORRES AKA LUCY D. PALAFOX TORRES. Additions Thereto And Betterments, Renewals, Substitutions And Replacements Thereof Owned By Trustor, If Any, Or In Which Trustor Has Or A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CARLOS CABRERA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. Shall Acquire An Interest, If Any, And Now Or Hereafter Located On, Attached To, Contained In Or Used In Connection With The Properties THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CARLOS CABRERA be appointed as per-sonal representative to administer the estate of the Referred To In Granting Clause First, Second, Fifth Or Sixth, Or Placed On Any Part Thereof, Though Not Attached Thereto (All Of The decedent. Foregoing Hereinafter Collectively Referred To As The “Equipment”), Including Without Limitation All Screens, Awnings, Shades, Blinds, THE PETITION requests authority to admin-ister the estate under the Independent Ad-ministration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow Curtains, Draperies, Carpets, Rugs, Furniture And Furnishings, Heating, Lighting, Air Conditioning, Refrigerating, Incinerating And/Or the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court ap-proval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the Compacting Plants, Systems And Equipment, Hoists, Stoves, Ranges, Vacuum And Other Cleaning Systems, Call Systems, Sprinkler Systems personal representa-tive will be required to give notice to inter-ested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) And Other Fire Prevention And Extinguishing Apparatus And Materials, Motors, Machinery, Pipes, Ducts, Conduits, Dynamos, Engines, The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why Compressors, Generators, Boilers, Stokers, Furnaces, Pumps, Tanks, Appliances, Equipment And Fittings, If Any (The Land The Improvements the court should not grant the authority. And The Equipment Hereinafter Collectively Referred To As The “Premises”); All General Intangibles, All Contract Rights Of Trustor In A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/03/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, Construction Contracts, Plans And Specifications And Architects Agreements Arising Out Of The Improvement Of The Premises, All Permits, CA 90012 Licenses, Franchises, Certificates And Other Rights And Privileges Obtained In Connection With The Premises; All Names Under Which The IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the peti-tion, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objec-tions with the Premises May At Any Time Be Operated Or Known And All Proceeds, Substitutions And Replacements Of All Of The Foregoing. Trustor Hereby court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. Grants To Trustee And Beneficiary, A Security Interest In And To All Of Trustor’s Present And Future “Equipment” And “General Intangibles” IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal (As Defined In The Uniform Commercial Code Of The State Of California), To The Extent That Such Equipment Or General Intangibles Are representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal Located On Or Used In Connection With The Premises, That May Be Hereafter Acquired By Trustor, And Trustee And Beneficiary Shall Have, In representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a Addition To All Rights And Remedies Provided Herein And In The Loan Documents, All Of The Rights And Remedies Of A “Secured Party” notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Under Said Uniform Commercial Code. Deed Of Trust Constitutes And Shall Be Deemed To Be A “Security Agreement” For All Purposes Of Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in Said Uniform Commercial Code. It Is Agreed That All Equipment Is Part And Parcel Of The Land And The Improvements And Appropriated To California law. The Use Thereof And, Whether Affixed To The Land And/Or The Improvements Or Not, Shall, For Purposes Of Deed Of Trust Be Deemed YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Conclusively To Be Real Estate And Mortgaged Or Otherwise Conveyed Or Encumbered Hereby. Leasehold And Other Contractual Interests All Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate as-sets or of any petition or account as provid-ed in Probate Code sec- The Leases, Subleases, Lettings And Licenses, If Any, Of And All Other Contracts, Bonds And Agreements Affecting The Premises And/Or Any tion 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Other Property Or Rights Conveyed Or Encumbered Hereby, Or Any Part Thereof, Now Or Hereafter Entered Into, And All Amendments, Attorney for Petitioner Modifications, Supplements, Additions, Extensions And Renewals Thereof (All Of The Foregoing Hereinafter Collectively Called The “Leases” KENNETH G. CAMPION Regardless Of How The Same May Otherwise Be Denominated), And All Right, Title And Interest Of Trustor Thereunder, Including Cash And SBN 65380, Securities Deposited Thereunder And Any Rights Of First Refusal With Respect Thereto (As Down Payments, Security Deposits, Or Otherwise), A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION The Right To Receive And Collect The Rents, Security Deposits, Income, Proceeds, Earnings, Royalties, Revenues, Issues And Profits Payable 2604-B EL CAMINO REAL #317 Thereunder, Including Cash And Securities Deposited Thereunder And Any Rights Of First Refusal With Respect Thereto (As Down Payments, CARLSBAD CA 92008 Security Deposits, Or Otherwise), The Right To Receive And Collect The Rents, Security Deposits, Income, Proceeds, Earnings, Royalties, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/21 Revenues, Issues And Profits Payable Thereunder Including All Revenues, Moneys, Funds, Accounts Receivables, Operating Revenues, Accounts CNS-3428600# And Any Other Item Or Thing Relating To The Payment Of Or Right To Receive Such Revenues, Moneys, Funds, Accounts Receivables, LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER Operating Revenues, Accounts Or Other Items Or Things Arising Out Of Or Generated In Connection With The Operation, Use, Occupancy, Concession, License, Renting, Leasing, Letting Or Providing Of The Premises, Or Any Part Thereof (Including, Without Limitation Termination Payments, Damages Or Other Payments In Lieu Thereof), And The Right To Enforce, Whether At Law Or In Equity Or By Any Other Means, All Provisions And Options Thereof Or Thereunder (All Of The Foregoing Hereinafter Collectively Called The “Rents” Regardless Of How The NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINIS-TER ESTATE OF: Same May Be Otherwise Denominated), And The Right To Apply The Same To The Payment And Performance Of The Obligations. Other And CHIH HSIN TSENG After Acquired Property Any And All Undisbursed Loan Funds, Any Loan Funds Or Other Moneys Held In Escrow Or Other Accounts At The CASE NO. 20STPB05495 Request Or As A Requirement Of Beneficiary, Any And All Other Moneys, Goods, Accounts, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Chattel Paper, To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may other-wise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CHIH General Intangibles, Documents, Instruments, Contract Rights And Other Real And Personal Property (Including Property Exchanged Therefor) HSIN TSENG. Of Trustor, Of Every Kind And Nature, Which May From Time To Time Be Subjected To The Lien Hereof By Trustor Through A Supplement Or A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SZU YUAN TSENG AKA VICTOR TSENG in the Superior Court of California, County of Amendment To Deed Of Trust, Or By Anyone On Its Behalf Or With Its Consent, Or Which May Come Into The Possession Of Or Be Subject To LOS ANGELES. The Control Of Trustee Or Beneficiary Pursuant To Deed Of Trust, It Being The Intention And Agreement Of Trustor That All Such Property THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRUCE HITCHMAN, BRETT HITCHMAN AND HITCHMAN FIDUCIARIES be appoint-ed Shall Thereupon Be Subject To The Lien And Security Interest Of Deed Of Trust As If Such Property Were Now Owned By Trustor And as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. Conveyed Or Encumbered Hereby Or Pursuant Hereto, And As If Such Property Were Specifically Described In Deed Of Trust And Conveyed Or THE PETITION requests authority to admin-ister the estate under the Independent Ad-ministration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow Encumbered Hereby Or Pursuant Hereto, And Trustee And Beneficiary Are Hereby Authorized To Receive Any And All Such Property As the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court ap-proval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the Security Hereunder, Subject To The Provisions Of Deed Of Trust. Proceeds And Awards All Unearned Premiums, Accrued, Accruing Or To personal representa-tive will be required to give notice to inter-ested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) Accrue Under Insurance Policies Now Or Hereafter Obtained By Trustor, All Proceeds (Including Funds, Accounts, Deposits, Instruments, The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why General Intangibles, Notes Or Chattel Paper) Of The Conversion, Voluntary Or Involuntary, Of Any Of The Property Described In These the court should not grant the authority. Granting Clauses Into Cash Or Other Liquidated Claims, Including Proceeds Of Hazard, Title And Other Insurance And Proceeds Received A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/10/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, Pursuant To Any Sales Or Rental Agreements Of Trustor In Respect Of The Property Described In These Granting Clauses, And All Judgements, CA 90012 Damages, Awards, Settlements And Compensation (Including Interest Thereon) Heretofore Or Hereafter Made To The Present And All IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the peti-tion, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objec-tions with the Subsequent Owners Of The Premises And/Or Any Other Property Or Rights Conveyed Or Encumbered Hereby For Any Injury To Or Decrease In court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. The Value Thereof For Any Reason, Or By Any Governmental Or Other Lawful Authority For The Taking By Eminent Domain, Condemnation IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal Or Otherwise Of All Or Any Part Thereof, Including Awards For Any Change Of Grade Of Streets No warranty is made that any or all of the representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal personal property still exists or is available for the successful bidder and no warranty is made as to the condition of any of the personal property, representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a which shall be sold "as is" "where is". The beneficiary under the Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a Written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County here the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such California law. recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate as-sets or of any petition or account as provid-ed in Probate Code sec- does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a tion 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned Attorney for Petitioner off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that WILLIAM O. LONDON may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this SBN 278412 information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust KIMURA LONDON & WHITE LLP on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the 3 PARK PLAZA, SUITE 1520 mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee IRVINE CA 92614 sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/21 sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit CNS-3428511# this Internet Website http://www.nationwideposting.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 201-019104. Information about LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES-TATE OF BRADLEY SMART aka BRADLEY FITZGERALD SMART trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) Case No. 19STPB08392 939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.nationwideposting.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 201-019104 to find the To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be inter-ested in the will or estate, or date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written both, of BRADLEY SMART aka BRADLEY FITZGERALD SMART notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Donna L. Felles (formerly known as Donna L. Sayre) in the Superior Court of trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. California, County of LOS ANGELES. 12/22/2020 PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Elizabeth Godbey, Vice President NPP0372530 To: HAWAIIAN GARDENS THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Donna L. Felles (formerly known as Donna L. Sayre) be appointed as personal COMMUNITY NEWS 01/09/2021, 01/16/2021, 01/23/2021 representative to admin-ister the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtain-ing court approval. Before taking certain very im-portant actions, to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 10753 E. Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, Ca 90703 on however, the personal representa-tive will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the January, 25, 2021 at 11:00 am. proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows Group Capital Mortgage Inc., loan files, copier good cause why the court should not grant the authority. Michelle Gutierrez- Household items A HEARING on the petition will be held on Feb. 1, 2021 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA Beatrice Bell – Household items 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objec- Lucrecia Budgett- Household items tions with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. Christine Keller- Household items, clothing IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to Daron Brown- Classic Car the personal rep-resentative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general Tabunan Ruth, Ruth B Tabunan- Household items personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Travis Morris- 1 Bedroom apt, king bed with boxspring, dresser, mirror, couch, recliner, entertainment Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl- center edgeable in Cali-fornia law. Rosaline Oifoh- Household items YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request Keith Crudupt- Household goods for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as pro-vided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made Attorney for petitioner: with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra MINA N SIRKIN ESQ Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes SBN 159441 possession of the personal property. SIRKIN LAW GROUP PC 21550 OXNARD STREET 3RD FLR Published at LCCN 1/8 and 1/15/21 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 CN974529 SMART Jan 8,15,22, 2021 JANUARY 8, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 15

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Notice of Self Storage Sale ALICE MARGRETHA KOOIKER CASE NO. 20STPB09713 Please take notice US Storage Centers – Cerritos located at 16015 Piuma Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 intends to hold an To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ALICE MARGRETHA KOOIKER. auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MOLLY STANSBURY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. www.usstoragecenters.com/auctions on 1/21/2021 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MOLLY STANSBURY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the are household goods and furnishings. Brittany Nicole Jenkins; Rebecca Ann Johnston; Tamara Michelle Basenback; Lexus decedent. Princilla Lopez; Blanca Estella Valdivia; Aaron Jacob Schwartz; Gabriel Castellanos. All property is being stored at the THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examina- above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See tion in the file kept by the court. manager for details. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac- tions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/1 and 1/8/21 proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. Notice of Self Storage Sale A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/20/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Please take notice US Storage Centers - Commerce – Olympic located at 5415 E. Olympic Blvd. Commerce CA 90022 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 1/21/2021 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the con- representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal tents are household goods and furnishings. Roberto Gonzalez; Maria Celia Grijalva; Kay Ruby Badillo Corona; Charlene representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a Duran; Josefa Hernandez-Cervantes; Silvia Angelica Comfort Rodriguez; Maria Baez Juarez; Alejandro Aranda Sanchez; notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Luz Maria Juarez; Ashley Michelle Reyes-Rivera; Claudia Leticia Juarez; Natalie Garcia; Christina Trevino Harris; Helyn Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in Mabell Sanchez; Bertha Torres; Nellie Elizabeth Lopez; Cheryl Lyn Martinez; Oscar Rony Garcia; Janet Sanchez; Cesar California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Calderon; Alfred Bobby Pina; Juan Gaudencio Cutillo Marcario; Juan Garcia; Nataliya Glushchekova; Rosalinda Santilla- Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section na; Dora Morales Rios; Maria de Los Angeles Mendez; Michael Julian Trainor; Gabriela Cambron Guerra; Israel Navarro; 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Mario Maya. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without Attorney for Petitioner notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. AGNIESZKA M. GILL, ESQ. SBN 303746 Published at Los Cerritos Community News 1/1 and 1/8/21 LAW OFFICE OF AGNIESZKA M. GILL 1824 FULTON STREET #119 FRESNO CA 93721 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/21 CITY OF CERRITOS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CNS-3430073# NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS Project Identification: WATER DIVISION – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSULTING SERVICES, RFP NO. 1418-21 NOTICE CALLING FOR BID Project Description: The City of Cerritos ("City") is soliciting proposals from qualified civil engineering consultants ("Consultant") to provide engineering services for the preparation of three NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later (3) separate reports: 1) a drinking water system Risk and Resilience Assessment; 2) an Emergency than 2:00 PM on the 16th day of February Bids for: Response Plan; and 3) an update to the City’s 2015 Urban Water Management Plan. Project Specifications: The project specifications for RFP No. 1418-21 can be obtained from the ABC Bid # 1562 Optical Ethernet Service City of Cerritos Public Works Department during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekends and holidays excepted). Requests for project specifications can be All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall made by calling (562) 916-1220 or visiting the Public Works Department at City Hall, 2nd Floor, conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bid Form shall be available on the ABC 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA. Unified School District Website (www.ABCUSD.k12.ca.us) starting January 18, 2021. Hard copies Proposals must be received on or before: 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2021 of the bid response shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Submittal of Proposal: Proposals shall be accepted in either a hard copy or electronic format and Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened. No electronic submission shall be accepted. must be received by the stated deadline. Hard copy proposal submissions shall be delivered to: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 18125 In compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45 – Public Welfare, Subtitle A – Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703. Department of health and Human Services Part 92 – Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants Electronic proposal submissions shall be delivered by email to: Ana Tenorio, Management Analyst, at and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, the District endeavors to solicit bids [email protected]. from small and minority firms, women’s business enterprise and labor surplus area firms General Should you have any questions regarding RFP No. 1418-21 or the submission of proposals, please Contractors are encouraged to do the same for subcontractors. contact Ms. Tenorio at (562) 916-1227. Proposals must be marked: "WATER DIVISION – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING This is an E-Rate Project, bidder must Be thoroughly familiar with all rules or regulations regarding CONSULTING SERVICES, RFP NO. 1418-21" – "DO NOT OPEN - PROPOSAL." the E-Rate program. SPIN number is required at the time of bid opening and shall be listed on the The City’s final selection criteria will be based on, but not limited to, the following analysis: bid documents. • Completeness of proposal. • Firm's and key project team members’ record in accomplishing work assignments for similar projects. Los Cerritos Community News January 8, 2021 • Consultant's demonstrated understanding of the scope of work. January 15, 2021 • Quality of work previously performed by the firm. PROOF OF PUBLICATION • The resources and fee required for performing the requested services. (2015.5 C.C.P.) Published atCounty Los Cerritos Clerk’s Community Filing News January Stamp 8, 2021 January 15, 2021 The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or portions thereof, or to waive any informality or irregularity in a proposal to the extent allowed by law. By order of the City of Cerritos. Dated/Posted/Published: January 8, 2021 Los Cerritos Community Newspaper Group FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PROOF OF PUBLICATION NAME STATEMENT 13017 Artesia Blvd., Suite C-102 File Number 2020210125 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/8/21 (2015.5 C.C.P.) THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S)County IS (ARE) DOING Clerk’s BUSINESS Filing AS: AIS; AIS Stamp INSURANCE SPECIALISTS; AIS AUTO INSURANCE Cerritos CA 90703 SPECIALISTS AGENCY; AIS INSURANCE; AUTO INSURANCE SPECIALISTS; POLISEEK AIS INSURANCE, 17785 CENTER COURT DRIVE #250, CERRITOS, CA. 90703. REGISTERED OWNER: AIS, 17785 CENTER COURT DRIVE #250, CERRITOS, CA. 90703. THIS NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Los Cerritos Community Newspaper Group BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS A Limited Liability Company The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name (562) 407-3873 or names listed above: 01/86. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material KLAUS GOETTEL 13017 Artesia Blvd., Suite C-102 matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable CASE NO. 20STPB07635 by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ Chris Bremer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 12/8/20. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be inter- Cerritos CA 90703 In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on ested in the will or estate, or both, of KLAUS GOETTEL STATE OF CALIFORNIA, which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARICELA MONTELONGO in the Superior Court (562) 407-3873 change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must of California, County of LOS ANGELES. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARICELA MONTELONGO be appointed as per- Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN sonal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/21 THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions with- I COUNTYam a citizen OF of LOS the UnitedANGELES States and a resident of the out obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled Proof of Publication of an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the grant the authority. matter. OPAL INNOVATION, A California corporation A HEARING on the petition will be held on FEBRUARY 2, 2021 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept.: “44” located County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Central District I am the principal clerk of the printer of the Los Cerri- IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your ob- and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled Proof of Publication of jections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person

tos Community News, a newspaper of general circu- Dates: NOVEMBER 24, 2017 and DECEMBER 1, 2017. Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. Publication sions Code of the State California. This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. Business and Profes DELIAH H LOPEZ GLORIA BAKER LORRI CORNEJO GREGORY RODRIGUEZ MELITHIA R BUTLER MELISSA ELLIE LARA/EARTHLY JUICES ISMAEL FLORES NAME cutters belonging to the following. hose, loose wood, picture frames, tent, pillows, bedding, gas can, shelving, book cases, basket, and bolt PLUURUNH\ERDUGVJOREHFRXFKGXIÁHEDJVLFHFKHVWÁDWVFUHHQ79WRROER[ELNHSDUWVVXLWFDVH9&5 loose clothing, dresser, art frame, hangers, night stand, trash bags, chairs, rug cleaner, exercise equipment, VRUVFDUWWULNHJDOORQEXFNHWVWDEOHVSULQWHULURQLQJERDUGVOLJKWÀ[WXUHVSHDNHUVGROOLHZRRGWUXQN EHKHOGDWWKHDERYHDGGUHVV3URSHUW\WREHVROGDVIROORZVE R[HVWRWHVÀVKLQJSROHVELNHVEDWFRPSUHV ), on or after DECEMBER 12th, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. , property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive bidding Climer’s Auctions ( Bond # 5181494 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 NOTICE OF SALE ABANDONED PROPERTY or by your attorney. matter. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with lation, printed and published one time each week in the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of I am the principal clerk of the printer of the Los Cerri- either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, the County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or tos Community News, a newspaper of general circu- Dates: NOVEMBER 24, 2017 and DECEMBER 1, 2017. Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. Publication sions Code of the State California. This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. Business and Profes DELIAH H LOPEZ GLORIA BAKER LORRI CORNEJO GREGORY RODRIGUEZ MELITHIA R BUTLER MELISSA ELLIE LARA/EARTHLY JUICES ISMAEL FLORES NAME cutters belonging to the following. hose, loose wood, picture frames, tent, pillows, bedding, gas can, shelving, book cases, basket, and bolt PLUURUNH\ERDUGVJOREHFRXFKGXIÁHEDJVLFHFKHVWÁDWVFUHHQ79WRROER[ELNHSDUWVVXLWFDVH9&5 loose clothing, dresser, art frame, hangers, night stand, trash bags, chairs, rug cleaner, exercise equipment, VRUVFDUWWULNHJDOORQEXFNHWVWDEOHVSULQWHULURQLQJERDUGVOLJKWÀ[WXUHVSHDNHUVGROOLHZRRGWUXQN EHKHOGDWWKHDERYHDGGUHVV3URSHUW\WREHVROGDVIROORZVE R[HVWRWHVÀVKLQJSROHVELNHVEDWFRPSUHV ), on or after DECEMBER 12th, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. , property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive bidding Climer’s Auctions ( Bond # 5181494 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 NOTICE OF SALE ABANDONED PROPERTY personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. beenlation, adjudged printed aand newspaper published of one general time eachcirculation week inby OTHER CALIFORNIA statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. thethe Superior County ofCourt Los Angeles,of the County and which of Los newspaper Angeles, Statehas YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you

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