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Serving Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Commerce, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, La Palma, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera • 86,000 Homes Every Friday •March 30, 2018 • Vol 32, No. 51 STEVE CROFT APPOINTED ASM. CRISTINA GARCIA AS LAKEWOOD MAYOR ADMITS USING By Tammye McDuff HOMOPHOBIC SLUR The Lakewood City Council held AGAINST FORMER SPEAKER their annual reorganization March 27, 2018 appointing Steve Croft to serve as By Brian Hews Lakewood’s mayor for the 2018-‘19 term, and In an interview with KQED, As- naming Todd Rogers as semblywoman Cristina Garcia admitted, Vice Mayor. among other things, that Lakewood mayoral she used the word 'homo' duties rotate annually to describe fellow elected among the five members officials. STEVE CROFT of the city council. The "Have I at some point mayor has the same vote NEW TECHNOLOGY: Children and their families from the Blind Children’s Learning used the word 'homo'? as any other council member in meet- Center before viewing “Titanic: An Icy Adventure." 4DPLEX “eliminates the boundary Yeah I've used that word CRISTINA 'homo.' I don't know that ings, but chairs the meetings and serves between audience and screen” with motion chairs that move in perfect synchronicity GARCIA as the city’s main spokesperson at public with the film being shown on-screen. Photo by Tammye McDuff. I've used it in derogatory events. This will be the third term as context. I think you need to think about mayor for Steve Croft, who was origi- the context in which it was used. But See LAKEWOOD page 7 CINEMAGINE 4DPLEX See GARCIA page 7 FORMER DOWNEY MAYOR A NEW VISION FOR THE BLIND TRANSIENT ASSAULTS LUIS MARQUEZ ANGLING TWO CERRITOS HIGH By Brian Hews and Tammye McDuff California. The brainchild behind Cinemagine, FOR CENTRAL BASIN This past Saturday, Southern Califor- Fernando Christo, has partnered with 4DX SCHOOL STUDENTS, nia children from the Blind Children’s to bring this new vision to the blind. WATER BOARD SEAT Learning Center and their families joined “Our children and their families, for TEACHER AND SIA'S 4DX, in an immersive cinema technology the first time, were able to attend a movie By Brian Hews that synchronizes motion chairs and envi- and together have a multi-sensory experi- DETAIN MAN ronmental effects to movies, for a special ence. Their lack of sight didn’t deprive Hews Media Group-Community audio only presentation created by Cin- them from fully experiencing Christo’s By Brian Hews News has learned through high-level emagine. vision,” said Rosario Sanchez, Coordina- sources that former Downey Mayor Luis It was the first showing of its kind in tor of Youth Services at Blind Children’s HMG-CN learned this past Wednes- Marquez is attempting to garner votes the United States. Learning Center. day, through a reader email and not from Central Basin Municipal Water 4DX “eliminates the boundary be- “We are so grateful for the opportu- an alert from ABCUSD, that a pervert District Board members to be appointed tween audience and screen” with motion nity to partner with both Cinemagine and to the Division I seat left open by Pedro scared two female students on their way chairs that move in perfect synchronicity the Blind Children’s Learning Center to to school Wednesday morning. Aceituno’s resignation. with the film being shown on-screen. The give these students a new type of movie- The man, who was eventually arrest- The Division I seat became vacant immersive theatre technology uses effects going experience,” said Brandon Choi, ed in the Cerritos Center for the Perform- Mar. 8 and includes the cities of Bell to simulate the five senses, giving the au- COO of CJ 4DPLEX Americas. ing Arts parking lot, closely followed the Gardens, Downey, Montebello, Pico dience a true experience. The Blind Children’s Learning Cen- females and at one point "bumped into Rivera, West Whittier-Los Nietos, and CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s leading 4D ter is a non-profit agency that provides them." unincorporated areas of Los Angeles company, debuted a special movie presen- services for children with visual impair- The two students immediately in- County. tation titled “Titanic: An Icy Adventure,” ments. Founded in 1962 by six adults formed a teacher and pointed the man The appointment process calls for that was created with blind and visually who were blind, the organization was out standing at 183rd and Bloomfield, interested residents “to submit a letter impaired children in mind. originally called “Services for the Blind the teacher along with two SIA's bravely of interest and a résumé that includes The audience accompanies a narrator Orange County.” The founders quickly a statement of qualifications and other as he travels around the doomed Titanic discovered the key to helping a person detained the man until Cerritos Sheriff's information by April 6 at 3 p.m.” cruise ship meeting people, getting into with visual impairments was to start arrived. The man was immediately ar- The Board of Directors will interview trouble and having a good time all before working with them at a very early age. rested. candidates at the April 12 Special Board working to save his own life as the “safest Today the agency serves children and The Deputies informed the school that Meeting, at which point the Board “may Trans-Atlantic” vessel meets it fate. their families through a Global Infant De- the suspect was a known transient who vote on making an appointment.” More than 50 students and their fami- velopment Program, Bright Visions Early had been previously arrested for "upskirt- It was first revealed by HMG-CN lies attended the showing of this audio Childhood Center and Youth Outreach ing" (taking pictures of undergarments of in Oct 2016 that a paternity lawsuit had movie supplemented by the innovative with the mission to prepare children with unsuspecting females). been filed by Maribel Zavala against cinema technology of 4DX at the CGV The details of the investigation seemed w See CENTRAL BASIN page 7 Buena Park 8 in the city of Buena Park, See CINEMAGINE page 11 See CERRITOS page 11 “Where the old fashioned neighborhood pharmacy meets the high tech pharmacy of tomorrow.” Pay Your Utilities Here! 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DeAnna Allensworth Evans has five number one singles, Broker - Advisor sold millions of records, won the Acad- Photo courtesy of Sara Evans Management Phone: 562-533-5600 emy of Country Music’s Top Female www.CenturionMF.com Vocalist Award, and claimed a Country FIVE NO.1 SINGLES: Evans has sold millions of records, won the Academy of CA DRE 01443787 Music Association trophy for her signa- Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist Award, and claimed a Country Music Association NMLS 206457 ture song, “Born To Fly.” With the re- trophy for her signature song, “Born To Fly." lease of her eighth studio album Words, she demonstrates that she is willing to leap into the unknown, taking greater making a project that represents the cur- pop, and rock on the radio. She began control of her career and calling the rent version of who she is. singing with the family band when she shots in a way that’s unusual in country “The only thing I had on my mind was five and made her first attempts at music – particularly for a woman. with this album was just Grammy-level recording as a teenager, committing to a Words is the first project on Evans’ songs and the coolest music that I can creative path with her move to Nashville PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES own label: Born To Fly Records appro- find,” she says. “I didn’t really go about in 1991. Her résumé includes 14 Top 20 priately named after that CMA-winning it in any other way. I wasn’t catering country hits, ranging from her reassuring • Local Delivery Available signature song, which celebrated risk to any part of the business. There was first #1 – “No Place That Far,” featuring • We Are A Compounding Pharmacy and adventure. 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I have gone out and just 176th ST lined approach to building it. Instead of ing Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, really, really sold it, and I’m still doing subjecting the music to multiple depart- Pistol Annies’ Ashley Monroe, The that to this day.” Doing it her way, as a ✖ ments, each with their own view of one Isaacs’ Sonya Isaacs, Hillary Lindsey, mother, a record company entrepreneur part of her career, Evans approached it Caitlyn Smith, Heather Morgan and Liz and driven artist. Stan Winters, R.Ph PIONEER with an instinctual, gut-level focus on Hengber. Individual tickets are now on sale for Born and raised in Boonville, Mis- through the Box Office, or by phone at souri, Sara grew up listening – like much 562-861-8211. Tickets can also be pur- SEWER & DRAIN CLEAN-OUTS • FAUCETS • VIDEO SEWER INSPECTION • GAS LINES of her audience – to a mix of country, chased online at DowneyTheatre.org. 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Assuming the po- way, and the implementation of the plan 5OFF WITH THIS AD! sition of Executive once it is complete. Director will be Pa- Ms. Lee worked mela Young Lee, the as site curator for www.albanos.com Rancho’s current Rancho Los Alami- CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Associate Director. tos from 1986-1995 (562) 924-2565 • (714) 527-5300 Ms. Seager is and again from 20014 State Road, CERRITOS COPPER REPIPING • SLAB LEAKSWITH ELECTRONIC LEAK & LINE LOCATION well known in Long 2005 to the present. BEFORE AFTER Bonded & Insured • California Contractors Lic. #458625 Beach and beyond She has previously SEWER LOCATION • WALL & FLOOR HEATERS • CIRCULATING PUMPS as the founding Ex- PAMELA SEAGER PAMELA YOUNG LEE served as curator ecutive Director for the Mission Inn of Rancho Los Alamitos, a job she began in Riverside, as Director of Creative Re- in1985 at the request of Preston Hotchkis, sources for Walt Disney Imagineering and the grandson of the property owner and chief curator for the California Historical rancher, Fred Bixby. Ms. Seager was en- Society. gaged by the Bixby family to help formal- In announcing the changes in lead- ize a public/private partnership between ership at the Rancho, Foundation Board the Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation and Chair Jerry Miller stated, “The Rancho and the City of Long Beach to restore and man- its board, staff, volunteers and support- age the site as a museum and educational ers owe an enormous debt of gratitude to institution. Ms. Seager joined Rancho Los Pamela Seager for her remarkable accom- Alamitos after eleven years with the Cali- plishments over 30 years at the Rancho. fornia Historical Society. She has also We are pleased that she will continue her served on the Governor’s Heritage Task relationship with Rancho Los Alamitos as Force, the California Preservation Society, Pam Young Lee assumes her new duties. the National Trust for Historic Preservation The City of Long Beach and generations and many other local, state and national of people who cherish this iconic organiza- preservation groups. tion will continue to be well-served.” Among her new responsibilities, Ms. Rancho Los Alamitos is owned by the Seager will assume a portfolio of projects City of Long Beach and managed by the including the completion of the seismic Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation as a pub- improvements to the adobe-core Ranch lic/private cooperative venture consistent House, the restoration of the Old Garden with the gifting of the site to the City 50 and the Foreman’s Cottage and enjoying years ago. MARCH 30, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 3 forts of many other school districts, NL- NORWALK-LA MIRADA MUSD’s Principal for a Day Program is designed to create opportunities for the UNIFIED HOLDS community to learn first-hand about local public education accomplishments and FIRST ANNUAL foster neighborhood goodwill. “So far we have visited a journalism class, a welding class and an AP History PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY class,” said Eng, “each class room I visit, I take note of what I think we could add BY TAMMYE MCDUFF or bring to discussion to enhance the stu- dents experience.” Principals wear a variety of hats, es- Eng was asking questions in the jour- pecially in the midst of today’s rapid nalism class and was so impressed by a changes in education. One way to help a young lady who was brave enough to an- community understand this role is allow- swer, he presented her with a book about ing others the opportunity to try on those following her passion. hats for a day. “She described her goals and her en- The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified thusiasm was quite infectious. I hope it School District held their first Annual helps her to achieve her vision.” Principal for a Day Program, Wednesday, Rick de la Torre Communications Co- Photo by Tammye McDuff M a r c h 2 8 t h a t o v e r 3 0 c a m p u s e s . ordinator for NLMUSD said, “The objec- The program allowed civic leaders, tive of the Principal for a Day program is PUBLIC EDUCATION: Principal Lisa Read, La Mirada Mayor Ed Eng and Clay business owners, community members to learn how work at the Department of Walker, a former social studies teacher at the school and current President of TANLA at and friends of the district to volunteer Education gets implemented at a school. the Principal for a Day event. The program was held at over 30 campuses. for a half-a-day of service as an honorary It is also for officials to learn what prin- principal. Each “principal” will find out cipals do to improve instruction and in- what it’s like to walk in the shoes of a crease student performance in classrooms school administrator, be part of the cam- and to honor the work of education policy pus activities and then share with educa- and practice.” tors their observations and ideas. De la Torre added, “We hope to come dents seemed to be courteous and polite Lions Club member, visited Moffitt El- Hews Media Group [HMG] and the out of the event with some new ideas. to guests and to each other. It did not go ementary School in Norwalk. He at- La Mirada Lamplighter were invited to Having fresh eyes and perspectives will unnoticed that there was a sense of cama- tended the school as a youth and liked the tag along as Mayor of La Mirada Ed Eng lead to better communication and envi- raderie among administrators and team- school's positive atmosphere. "I was to- and Clay Walker, President of the NLM ronments for our students.” work between teachers and staff. The Teachers Association took on the chal- A “debriefing” luncheon was held at value of transitional kindergarten was tally impressed," he said. “I'm so happy lenge of school administrator. Huerta School in Norwalk, where educa- also remarked on. to see the good that is going on in public In this first annual principal program, tors and volunteers were able to discuss Many of the guests noted the con- education." policymakers shadowed K-12 princi- their experiences and offer suggestions stant "on the go" work environment for “Many principals do not realize they pals to understand the daily challenges and ideas. Guest principals talked about principals and student engagement in the are also leaders of their community, not principals face. Lisa Reed, principal of their various general observations at the classroom, especially those in the AVID just their school building,” said Walker, La Mirada High School, says hosting campuses they visited offering praise and programs. Above all each guest noted the the program gave her the opportunity to positive reactions. compassion and love for learning shown “stressing this fact by engaging with law- showcase the school, staff, and students. Feedback included how enthusiastic in the classrooms makers and civic leaders, Principals can Like the community engagement ef- the teachers were in the classroom; stu- Marcus Gomez, a local attorney and be educational spokespersons.”

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   This is a show of support for those in- support for families and individuals and 2%-(2&(11+302/(62/(3dividuals who are working toward their includes over 140,000 members affili- independence.” ated through more than 850 state and 2%-(2&(11+302/(62/(3# Founded in 1950, a small group of local chapters across the nation.    parents# and professionals joined forces ARC offers 14 different services, to   act as voices for a change in condi- from Senior Programs; Programs for tions   of those with intellectual disabili- people with disabilities; classes and ties and its cause. educational programs and a variety of At the time there were no programs, work programs. activities of communities to assist in Mayfair Monsoon Marching Core the care of children with intellectual or from Lakewood provided upbeat music developmental disabilities. to pump up participants and Acapulco The common position for doctors to Restaurant provided a free breakfast for take, at the time, was to inform the par- all paid participants. ents the best place for a child with these To get involved with ARC, visit the types of challenges was an institution. website at www.arcwalk.org. MARCH 30, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 5 ARTESIA CHAMBER HOSTS LOCAL AUTHOR STEVE RICHARDSON CUSTOM STEEL BY LARRY CABALLERO HANDRAILS Artesia Chamber of Commerce, in Protection from falls! collaboration with the Cerritos College • Porches Foundation (CCF), held a “Become a Bet- • Stairs ter Leader in 30 Days” Luncheon Mar. 27 at Cerritos College where its outstanding • Wheelchair culinary arts department served delicious Ramps Italian pasta dishes. CCF Executive Director Steve Rich- ardson, and the author of the book with ADA the same name, was the keynote speaker. COMPLIANCE “Today I want to share with all of you my insights and perspective after being a FABRICATION • INSTALLATION leader for forty years,” said Richardson. No job too small! “A leader is simply someone who Senior discounts available! other people will follow, and that can be RAY 562-640 4324 as a family member, business owner or a [email protected] leader of a social organization, and they follow you because they have to or want to.” Photo courtesy Artesia Chamber Richardson said that people follow you if they have trust that you will do LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Welcoming guests to the Become a Better Luncheon at Catherine the right thing. He talked about the three Cerritos College were (l-r): Bill Lee, Cerritos College Foundation Executive Director Grant Wieder C’s—Charisma, Competence and Char- Steve Richardson, Chamber VP Parimal Shah, President Shaila Patankar, Executive acter. Director Ross Gile, and Ina Dahilig. “People will forgive you for a time if Attorney & you let them down in competence or char- acter, but only if you have a lot of charis- tenacity. “We can forgive a lot of short- what you ask them to do, and finally, they Mediator ma,” said Richardson. He used examples comings of our leaders so long as they will defend your ideals to other people.” of past and current Presidents who may at Probate, don’t lie to us.” Richardson has been the Cerritos times lack in competence and character, Richardson shared the stories of Gen- Wills & Trusts College Foundation Executive Director including Nixon, Clinton and Trump, but eral Ulysses S. Grant and General George Conservatorship, so long as they show charisma with their since 2000. Under his leadership, CCF Patton to show the power of tenacity in a Guardianship, followers, they can remain as leaders. leader. has grown from $1M to $4.5M in assets Richardson defines charisma as a trait “Both were not people-friendly guys, managed. Dispute when people are naturally drawn to you. but their followers knew that they had More than $270,000 was awarded in Mediation Competence is usually two kinds—hard tenacity and would continue fighting for student scholarships last year, and with skills such as technical skills, and soft them until the end.” 562- skills that include people skills and the Richardson concluded with this the help of his team, they will create an ability to get along with others. thought: “A willing follower will go with annual endowment of $1M for scholar- 404-4039 Character includes truthfulness and you when you ask them, and they will do ships by 2022. SU CASA-ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARDED $15,000 GRANT

The Josephine S. Gumbiner Founda- receive over 3,600 requests for services tion recently announced that they have during the upcoming year including crisis awarded a $15,000 grant to Su Casa – hotline calls, emergency shelter residence Ending Domestic Violence. or counseling directed toward healing the “We are thrilled that they have chosen effects of domestic violence. to partner with us again,” stated Anna Con- According to Ms. Conti, “Many grants ti, Executive Director. “We have a long re- we receive are specifically directed to- lationship with the Josephine S. Gumbiner ward a specific program. This grant can Foundation as they have provided nearly be utilized for our core operating services $125,000 in the past 10 years in support of our efforts to provide support and services which could include providing targeted for victims of domestic violence.” training for our shelter staff, or capital im- Su Casa – Ending Domestic Violence provements to our shelters.” has been providing domestic violence For more information on Su Casa – crisis and prevention services for Long Ending Domestic Violence’s programs Beach and other surrounding communi- and services, please contact the adminis- ties for 39 years. The organization will trative offices at 562-421-6537. Your Own HEWS MEDIA GROUP HEWS MEDIA GROUP Little Slice 1-800-901-7211 • Email: [email protected] Phone 562.407.3873 • loscerritosnews.net P.O. Box 788 •Artesia CA., 90701 of Heaven 13079 E Artesia B-108 • Cerritos Ca 90703 16700 Valley View Ave, Suite 300 Now offering La Mirada, CA., 90638 Cremation Niches. STAFF WRITERS TAMMYE MCDUFF LOREN KOPFF Artesia Cemetery District LARRY CABALLERO GLEN CREASON grave sites available. EDITOR & PUBLISHER BRIAN HEWS

Los Cerritos Community News and La Mirada Lamplighter is $2,000 and up. published weekly and delivered to Artesia, Cerritos and surrounding communities. Los Cerritos Community News has been established Payment plans as a newspaper of general circulation in Los Angeles County. Based on this legal status we are eligible to publish Legal Notices and Fictitious Business Name Statements. Published and copyrighted by available on Eastern County Newspaper Group, Inc. Reproduction in whole or part of any material in the Community News without permission of preneeds. the publisher is prohibited. ©2012 Call 562-865-6300 6 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 30, 2018 ABC PRESENTS ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT PASSINGS AT CERRITOS REGIONAL CHAMBER BREAKFAST LA MIRADA RESIDENT CHRIS ALLEN KOSEFF BY LARRY CABALLERO that partners schools with community Chris Allen Koseff, a life-long resi- in 2013. A successful and reputable cor- organizations, and the Youth Leadership dent of La Mirada and close environs poration he named for and leaves to his ABC Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu Summit. passed peacefully Saturday, March 17, beloved son, Jackson, CJacks Auto Sales was proud to report to a packed house on Sieu was the 2017 Association of 2018, surrounded by loved ones after a was the opportunity Chris seized to be the District’s accomplishments at the Cer- California School Administrators (ACSA) month-long struggle to overcome trauma close to and to teach his son the art of the ritos Chamber of Commerce’s State of the State Superintendent of the Year. inflicted in a car vs. pedestrian accident deal, the mechanics of business and the District Breakfast Mar. 22 at the Cerritos “Our motto,” said Sieu, “is Serving Ev- in Orange, California. Born joys of an honest day’s work Performing Arts Center. ery Student, Every School, Every Day.” March 19, 1962, Chris is with trusted colleagues and “ABC focuses on student achieve- The Directions the District has set for the fourth child of Carl and satisfied clients. ment,” said Sieu, “and how well we are itself include Academic Achievement for Virginia Koseff, 50-year Chris had recently preparing our students for future suc- All where all students will have equita- residents of La Mirada, who purchased a beautiful home cess.” ble access to a rigorous curriculum with preceded him in death. in Corona and was looking Sieu said the District’s greatest strength aligned instructional materials; Develop Chris leaves behind his forward to many more years is its student diversity that includes 45.8% a Multi-Year Plan for providing a strong cherished son, Christopher of living the good life with Hispanic, 34.9% Asian/Pacific Islander, career technical education; Professional Jackson Koseff, a devoted family, friends and col- 8.5% African-American and 6% White. Growth for Employees; and Building partner, Paula Jean Smith, leagues when he was struck There have been no student expulsions Family and Community engagement that five siblings: Carla (Gary) by a vehicle while crossing in six years, and the suspension rate is a provides family and community partner- Rago and Christianne the road in Orange on Febru- low 1.7% with a 98% graduation rate. ships to support student learning. (Richard) Pittenger all of ary 20. The District’s budget is more than $221 “It is all about operating an effective Huntington Beach, Catherine CHRIS KOSEFF The family wishes to million, and its staff of more than 3,500 and efficient organization,” said Sieu. Douglas (Michael (Deceased) thank the life-saving trauma certificated and classified personnel serve The District is also focused on campus of San Rafael, Craig Koseff team, amazing surgeons, more than 30,000 students in 30 schools safety “since school safety is really the of Ontario, Carolyn Koseff of Marbella, and compassionate S-ICU nurses at UC who reside in more than eight cities. number one issue.” Spain, his loving nieces Mikaila and Irvine Medical Center who valiantly Sieu said the District offers numerous She said the District’s mission is Makenzie Pittenger, adoring dogs Sunny worked with Chris to help him recover programs and services to meet student and clear—to develop a community of life- and Duke, and Turtle, his desert tortoise. from insurmountable injuries over the parent needs including adaptive P.E., adult long learners, creative thinkers, and re- Chris attended Neff High School past month. school classes, career technical education sponsible individuals by providing in- and maintained abiding friendships with A funeral Mass will be held April and crisis prevention/intervention. novative and high quality educational classmates throughout his life. Chris was 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul of the The District has several schools that programs in a safe and supportive envi- the consummate car salesman at vari- Cross Catholic Church, 14020 Foster Rd, have been recognized by the state as a ronment. ous automobile agencies throughout the La Mirada, CA 90638. Burial services California Gold Ribbon School, Califor- Sieu also shared several student-gen- LA and OC region, and founded his own will follow at Olive Lawn Cemetery in nia Distinguished School, National Blue erated videos where student leaders re- dealership, CJacks Auto Sales in Orange La Mirada. Ribbon School, or a California School to ported on how ABC has prepared them Watch. for success in whatever path they choose The California School Board Asso- in the future. THE GARDENS CASINO TO HOST ciation has awarded Golden Bell awards She assured the attendees that ABC for several of the District’s programs in- will never stop growing and will continue ‘ALL IN FOR AUTISM’ TOURNAMENT cluding the Southside Schools Reading to be in the forefront of any new technol- Collaborative, ABC Parent Leadership ogy that will benefit and enhance student Academy and Conference, RISE Program Proceeds to benefit So. Cal. “This is the most elegant casino in learning. Chapter of Autism Speaks Los Angeles. We are excited to be work- ing with The Gardens Casino and Autism BY BRIAN HEWS Speaks in connection with this star-stud- ded event designed to bring more resourc- The newly remodeled Gardens Casino es to the families of Southern California,” in Hawaiian Gardens will be hosting the said Pamela Phillips of Gemiini. inaugural All in for Autism Speaks Pok- April is Autism Awareness Month and er Tournament on Saturday, April 7th. All in for Autism Speaks and the Gardens Proceeds from the event will benefit the Casino serves to bring awareness to au- Southern California Chapter of Autism tism through this competitive tournament. Speaks who’s mission is to help individu- Tickets for the event begin at $100 to at- als with autism and their families. Pro- tend. Tickets can be purchased on event ceeds will also benefit local families by day at the Casino. Sponsorship opportu- providing Gemiini Educational Systems nities are available and begin at $2,500. video therapy services. To learn more about this year’s event Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, please contact: elizabeth.roland@autism- refers to a broad range of conditions char- speaks.org. To learn more, donate, or join acterized by challenges with social skills, a fundraising walk with Autism Speaks, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonver- go to AutismSpeaks.org. bal communication. The U.S. Centers for The Gardens Casino is known as the Disease Control and Prevention estimates “friendliest card club” in the Los An- 1 in 68 children is on the autism spec- geles area. The casino has been one of trum. LA’s premier card clubs for more than 20 The evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with years. Its new state-of-the-art venue offers red carpet arrivals and a reception filled guests over 300 tables, luxury VIP ameni- with live music, hors-d’oeuvres, drinks ties as well as a premium casual restau- and a silent auction. The auction will in- rant and an upscale bar and lounge. The clude many one-of-a-kind items and VIP Gardens Casino has also been an integral experiences, including items donated by part and partner in the Hawaiian Gardens the World Boxing Council. community, supporting the city with jobs The poker tournament begins at 6:00 and economic contributions. For more in- p.m. and features a $250 buy-in, with formation on The Gardens Casino, visit both cash and prizes up for grabs. www.thegardenscasino.com. The tournament will boast pro play- Pamela Phillips of Gemiini told ers including Lee Watkinson, Super Bowl HMG-CN that, “Gemiini Systems is a XXVI MVP Mark Rypien, celebrities, global provider of online video modeling and other athletes including WBC World therapy for patients with autism, Down Champions. syndrome and other developmental de- lays. Video modeling is accepted as Es- tablished Science by the National Autism Standards Board and Gemiini is dedi- cated to reaching every family in need of therapy. Gemiini offers scholarships to meet every budget.” Details on research into video therapy los cerritos or on scholarships for families in need community newspaper can be found at www.gemiini.org. MARCH 30, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 7 organ and tissue donor upon his death. Coaches are Friends: Cerritos High Plays Oregon Team “Through his decision, Adrian has LAKEWOOD saved and improved the lives of many Continued from page 1 people,” said Croft, “after hearing from Maria and others in the Donate Life nally elected to the city council in 2005. organization, I find the motto of Donate He is serving his fourth term as a council Life, borrowed from the famous poet member, after being re-elected in March Maya Angelou, to be very inspiring and 2017. to speak to the core values of so many The council’s annual evening of Lakewood organizations and causes.” reorganization began with a “Lakewood “Be a rainbow in someone else’s Celebrates” community gathering where cloud.” expressions of thanks and appreciation One person can save up to eight lives were made to Diane DuBois for her by donating an organ and help 75 people mayoral term. as a tissue donor. “You may not be aware Dubois has represented the city in of this,” said Croft, “but I benefited from important regional agencies, such as the a tissue donor when I received a bone Photo by Loren Kopff Gateway Cities Council of Governments graft during neck surgery several years and the Metropolitan Transportation ago. I owe a lot to a person I never met, STATE DIPLOMACY: The Cerritos High and West Albany (OR) High softball teams Authority board, where she has served but who made the decision to do some- enjoy one last photo opportunity following their softball game this past Wednesday, for eight years, including one term as thing positive and uplifting for someone won by Cerritos 3-1. Chairwoman. else.” Croft presented remarks to about Another cause that Croft wants to BY LOREN KOPFF Two pitches later, a single to center from 150 people gathered in the city council support is the appreciation of and for @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER April Kingry plated Lynn. chambers discussing the year ahead for military veterans, “Our city already has In the next inning the Lady Dons got an Lakewood city government, including some programs in place, like our new It’s somewhat rare for softball teams insurance run when Essence Gibbs drove storm water capture projects at Bolivar Veterans History Project, acknowledg- to play teams from out of state in a single, in courtesy runner Alexa Diaz with a sin- and Mayfair Parks, highlighting new ing the service of our Lakewood veter- non-tournament game. But Cerritos High gle. That was crucial because the Bulldogs businesses such as the new Burlington ans. However during the coming year, I found itself playing Oregon-based West loaded the bases in the top of the seventh store and the return of the ‘Lakewood want to make sure that more Lakewood Albany High this past Wednesday thanks before Morinishi got Cosler to pop-up to Beautiful’ recognition program. veterans and their families know about to the connection that Cerritos head coach Crockett-Pope to end the game. Morinishi, As part of his focus this year, Croft that project and know how they can Kim Ensey has. who has pitched in 11 straight games and will be stressing the importance of the participate and be acknowledged. “A few According to Ensey, West Albany head all but four innings this season, gave up Donate Life organization. Inspired by coach Ryan Borde has a sister who lives in years back the city encouraged the Long seven hits and struck out seven. Lakewood resident Maria Jimenez and Long Beach and contacted Kim two years “I was hoping to rest Jenny a little bit Beach VA Hospital to bring its “mobile the death of her son Adrian, Croft said “I ago about possibly putting together a game at some point in these four games,” Ensey health center” to Lakewood for a day have decided that as mayor I would like in the future. They stayed in contact through said. “But we didn’t get that opportunity; of service to veterans and Croft will be to draw attention to the cause of organ social media and were able to schedule a at least she has a week and a half to go. It’s seeking similar opportunities to ensure game this season when the Bulldogs were been a good little winning streak that we donation. I’ll be working with city staff that veterans receive the best possible on their spring break. West Albany arrived have going into a couple of hard games we on a few modest…but hopefully support- service. in Southern California on Sunday and have coming up after the break.” ive efforts…to remind people of the op- “We have a busy year ahead,” played JSerra High this past Monday and The Lady Dons will gladly enjoy some tion of being an organ and tissue donor, concluded Croft, “but it will be busy Laguna Hills High this past Tuesday. time off before returning to action on Apr. and to support public education about in a good way, as we all do our part to Backed by hitting of junior left fielder 10 when they host Mayfair High. “I am organ donation.” Jimenez son Adrian continue to make Lakewood a wonder- Elise Gibbs and sophomore center fielder happy with 10-4,” Ensey said. “We front- passed away from meningitis but had ful place in which to live, raise a family, Essence Gibbs, Cerritos got past West Al- loaded our schedule pretty good with some proudly signed up earlier to become an work and play.” bany 3-1, hours before the Bulldogs would pretty competitive teams and I think that fly back home. The Lady Dons improved to has really prepared us for our league, which Marquez was also accused of re- 10-4, which includes a 3-0 mark in Subur- was the plan.” neging on a campaign promise in 2011 ban League play, and have won six straight In other softball action, the only games CENTRAL BASIN where he vowed, in a newspaper article, games. that will take place next week involve Gahr Continued from page 1 to donate his Council salary. “Hoping “Coming into league, we started playing High, which hasn’t played since Mar. 20. to make a difference in the community really well,” Ensey said. “We had a rough The Lady Gladiators (7-3) will host South Marquez. while honoring their campaign pledges, game against Norwalk, but other than that, Torrance High on Tuesday before facing The lawsuit, filed at the Norwalk Marquez and Councilman Fernando our bats have been coming alive since the Valencia High on Wednesday in the first Court, was sealed but HMG-CN was able Vasquez have reaffirmed a commitment Torrance Tournament. I’ve been happy with game of the Michelle Carew Classic. to obtain the case number, VF014650. to both save and donate their entire City how the girls have been playing.” BASEBALL Marquez, Downey Publisher Jennifer Council stipends, dedicating the funds to After stranding two runners in each of Four area teams will continue action Givens and her beat reporter Eric Pierce, local charities and education projects.” the first two innings, the Lady Dons broke in the St. Paul Tournament while two oth- slammed HMG-CN for the Oct. story al- Six years later, then-Downey Council- through in the bottom of the third, which ers are in separate tournaments. But before leging a “political attack.” man Mario Guerra called out Marquez in started with junior shortstop Niki Ibarra that, some teams played league games on But one week later, the Downey paper a HMG-CN article, “Marquez campaign singling to center and scoring on a double Mar. 29. Artesia High (1-10 overall, 0-3 in was forced to backtrack their criticism of promise was on the record to give his from Elise Gibbs. Two innings later, Cer- the Suburban League) hosted Cerritos High HMG-CN when they “obtained” docu- council stipend away to charity. To date, ritos went up 2-0 when senior pitcher Jen- (9-3, 1-1), Norwalk High (5-3, 1-0) enter- ments and published the Marquez story six years later, he still has not. $750 per nifer Morinishi doubled to left field and tained Mayfair and Valley Christian High “confirming” the extra marital affair and month, times twelve months per year, was replaced by sophomore courtesy run- (5-5, 0-2 in the Olympic League) visited the child out of wedlock. times six years is a lot to our community, ner Asharie Gibbs, who was recently called Heritage Christian High. HMG-CN had posted the same docu- just do the math.” up from the junior varsity squad. After a In the AAA Division of the St. Paul ments online thirteen days prior to the groundout from senior first baseman Kiara Tournament, Cerritos will face San Dimas The amount was $54,000. Downey article. Crockett-Pope, Elise Gibbs drove in Asha- High on Saturday and Crean Lutheran High rie Gibbs with a single to left. on Monday while in the AA Division, Arte- “Elise has absolutely been on fire at the sia will play St. Monica High on Saturday GARCIA from page 1 that word. Right? So I think that that's plate,” Ensey said. “She’s got Kiara hitting and Covina High on Monday, Norwalk will fair. I think terms like 'faggot' are period in front of her, who’s been intentionally see Ontario Christian High on Saturday and anything can be taken out of context derogatory. There's no good way to use walked a few times and she’s batting 1.000 host St. Bernard on Monday and V.C. will clearly here in this situation." that word. I think a term like 'homo' can after Kiara has been intentionally walked. travel to Garfield High on Saturday and KQED then asked, "so did you ever also be derogatory, right? I'm not going She’s kind of clutch in those situations. She host St. Monica on Monday. The St. Paul use that to describe the speaker, the word to sit here and pretend I'm an angel. Was keeps her composure really well, which Tournament will semi-final and consola- “homo?” I using those as derogatory terms? No. helps. And then Essence has been putting tion games on Tuesday with the champion- Garcia responded, "I can't remem- It's almost like I would say I'm a brown the ball in play, making adjustments at the ship games and more consolation games on ber but I wouldn't be surprised if I used plate and she has been a pretty clutch hitter Wednesday. person sometimes." for us.” Gahr (5-6) will host Mira Costa High The fifth inning run would prove to be on Saturday and entertain Oaks Christian JUNE BALLOT: Tony Mendoza can't call himself a 'state senator' the difference as Morinishi was in control High in a doubleheader on Thursday while early on. She struck out the first four batters John Glenn High (8-2 overall, 1-0 in the The Secretary of State will prevent tious or sexually suggestive behavior." of the game and would leave two runners at Suburban League) hosted Montebello High Tony Mendoza’s placing “state senator” “As such, your proposed ballot third base in the second and third innings. in a doubleheader on Mar. 29 and will face on the ballot in the June election. The designation of ‘State Senator’ is mislead- Through the first five innings, she gave up Pleasant Grove (UT) High on Wednes- SOS said it was deceptive because he ing,” said Rachelle Delucchi, an elections four hits, but ran into trouble in the top of day and Davis High out of Kaysville, UT resigned from the Senate last month amid counsel for the secretary of state in a the sixth. on Thursday in the Desert Cities Classic. allegations of sexual harassment. letter to Mendoza. With one out, Mahayla Gamble singled In Academy League action, Whitney High Mendoza, who lives in Artesia, Mendoza has time to appeal to the to the right field gap and was replaced with (3-4, 0-1) visited Calvary Chapel Downey resigned after an investigation concluded courts on the ballot designation. If he courtesy runner Sophia Lynn. McKenzie High on Mar. 29 and will not play again that he made six female aides uncomfort- does not win the ballot will have the Kosmicki would then reach on an error and until Apr. 10 when the Wildcats host St. able with a pattern of "unwanted flirta- words “no designation.” Cassie Cosler’s base hit loaded the bases. Margaret’s High. 8 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 30, 2018 MUCH NEEDED TREE TRIMMING CONTINUES IN CERRITOS FRIDA RESTAURANT RIBBON CUTTING HOSTED BY CERRITOS REGIONAL CHAMBER

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TRIMMING CANOPIES: Last two weeks, much-needed tree work has begun on north Denny Street and Mammoth Rd. Massive 45 year old Ficus trees are selectively Photo courtesy Cerritos Regional Chamber being removed, along with some Canary Island Pines. RIBBON CUTTING: The Cerritos Regional Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting at Frida's Mexican Cuisine at the 183rd Plaza this past Monday. Attending was former Cerritos Mayor George Ray, Councilman Jim Edwards, next to Edwards is Vicente Del Rio, CEO; Juan Garcia, General Manager; Carlos Garcia, Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles; Diego Gutierrez, Vice President; Juan Manuel Padilla, Executive Chef Joining them was Chamber Board Members and Ambassadors.

FRIENDS OF THE CERRITOS LIBRARY PRESENTS $15,000 TO CERRITOS LIBRARY

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BIG CHECK!: The Friends of the Cerritos Library presented a check in the amount of $15,000 to the Cerritos City Council to be used to purchase a replacement radio frequency identification (RFID) system for the Cerritos Library. Friends of the Cerritos Library President Janice Dawson and members of the Friends Board made the presentation The new RFID system will enhance materials self-checkout services for library patrons and provide security for the collection.

La Mirada Community Foundation Scholarship Deadline Nears

The annual La Mirada Community The Ray Haugh Vocational Scholarship Foundation is still accepting applica- is available to students who have provided tions for their Scholarship Program from community service and/or volunteered in qualified high school seniors. Deadline La Mirada, reside in La Mirada, and are is Thursday, April 12, at 4:30 p.m. at La enrolled in a vocational training program Mirada City Hall. or trade school. Applications are available at La Mira- The Southern California Edison STEM da City Hall, the Resource Center, and lo- Scholarship is available to students who cal high schools. They are also available plan to major in Business, Computer and on the City’s website cityoflamirada.org. Information Systems, Engineering, Math- The Foundation offers three scholar- ematics, Engineering Technology, Natural ships: the Bob Jenkins Community Service Resources and Conservation, and Physical Scholarship, the Ray Haugh Vocational Science. The STEM scholarship is avail- Scholarship, and Southern California Edi- able to students who reside in La son STEM Scholarship. Mirada and have applied to an accredited The Bob Jenkins Scholarship is avail- college. able to students who have provided sig- Scholarship recipients are selected nificant community service, reside in La based on meeting academic requirements, Mirada, and have applied to an accredited the scope and duration of their community college. Applicants must complete an es- service, and their impact in the La Mirada say on the value of community service and community. For additional information, their involvement in the community. call (562) 943-0131. MARCH 30, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 9

DOWNEY PD AND FIRE HOLD ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILLS LA MIRADA RECOGNIZES AMERICAN RED CROSS

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ACTIVE SHOOTER: Downey police held an active shooter drill at Downey AWARENESS MONTH: Mayor Ed Eng presents a proclamation to American Red High this past Sunday. Over 50 volunteer role-players, consisting of members from Cross Community Ambassador Dr. Mark Chung. Downey’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Downey’s Fire Auxiliary, and Police Explorers from both Downey and nearby cities participated. The La Mirada City Council pro- training offered by the Los Angeles claimed March 2018 as American Red County Fire Department. For the past few weeks, as part of an of the training, with approximately 25 Cross Awareness Month at the March 13 This program begins on Tuesday, meeting. on-going effort to enhance public safety, police officers and firefighters from each April 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. “The American Red Cross is asking the Downey Police and Fire Depart- department demonstrating their capabil- This valuable course is designed to ments collaborated in a series of “active people to help others during the month help residents protect themselves and ity to respond to dynamic situations. of March by giving blood, becoming a shooter” trainings to cross train police their family, and their neighborhood in an Over 50 volunteer role-players, volunteer, participating in a disaster class, and fire staff on current best practices to event of a disaster or emergency. consisting of members from Downey’s or making a donation to help a family,” handle “active shooter” incidents. Lessons will include Fire Safety, Haz- says Community Services Director Lori The trainings culminated in a hands- Community Emergency Response Team Thompson. ardous Material and Terrorist Incidents, on drill at Downey High School on (CERT), Downey’s Fire Auxiliary, and La Mirada residents are encouraged Disaster Medical Operations, and Search Police Explorers from both Downey and Sunday morning. to help others in the month of March by and Rescue. The drill highlighted the success nearby cities, added to the realism. taking part in the Community Emergency Registration closes on Friday, April Response Team (CERT) training. 13. For additional information or to regis- The CERT program is an all-hazard ter, call (562) 902-2334. 10 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 30, 2018 ST. PAUL EASTER TOURNAMENT: GIL, SALAZAR AIDED BY SOFTBALL: ARTESIA ENDS LOSING SKID BY SNAPPING EARLY SCORING AS NORWALK EDGES VALLEY CHRISTIAN VALLEY CHRISTIAN’S THREE-GAME WINNING STREAK BY LOREN KOPFF Juan Salazar came in to work the final BY LOREN KOPFF hit to load the bases, a single to right field @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER three frames, yielding two hits and striking @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER by freshman right fielder Isabel Navarro out four for his first save and the team’s plated Williams. Because of the recent rains, the second. When the Artesia High softball team V.C. scored its lone run in the top of California Interscholastic Federation- “His performance was great,” Wenrick hosted Valley Christian High this past the third when Artesia freshman pitcher Southern Section member schools have said of Gil. “He was always around the Tuesday, there were a combined two se- Shelby Hile walked sophomore short- had to cancel, postpone and/or scramble plate. He’s learned a couple of new pitches niors, five freshmen, five sophomores and stop Kate Van Kampen, yielded a double to reschedule baseball games affected by this year. I didn’t want to try to push him six juniors in the starting lineup for both to freshman catcher Quinn Livesay and the weather. Norwalk High and Valley into the fifth inning and bring Juan in in the teams. It’s easy to see why if the teams a base hit to junior center fielder Katie Christian High were no strangers to the middle of an inning. I wanted Juan to start played 10 times, the result could go in Morewood. The Lady Crusaders (5-5) schedule adjustment when they met in a an inning.” favor of either team five times. had numerous chances to score more runs St. Paul Easter Tournament game this past “We couldn’t get the timely out,” said But they only play once and the host but stranded nine runners in the first four Monday. V.C. head coach Roger Penticoff. “We just Lady Pioneers came out on the winning innings. Norwalk hadn’t played since Mar. 12 didn’t clutch up. That’s basically what it side, scoring twice in the bottom of the “We loaded up and we hit the ball right while the visiting Crusaders had their road is. Now, Ryan threw a great ballgame; it’s first inning and coasting to a 7-1 victory. where the players were,” McGahey said. game at Whittier Christian High washed his first complete game all year. He looked The win ended a four-game losing streak “So, we didn’t take advantage of those out last Friday. So, when V.C. got out to really good. in which Artesia had scored three runs and moments. We were hitting the bottom of quick first-inning lead, it looked as if the “It’s like I told the guys, we have to start given up 25. the ball, hitting them up in the air and not Lancers would be in for a long day. But helping our pitching out,” he continued. “We definitely needed this game,” said taking advantage of finding the holes in senior pitcher Mark Gil settled down and “This is like the third time where we’ve Artesia head coach Dayna Feenstra. “We the field.” the hosts scored twice in the bottom of the given up just a few runs and we got beat.” needed this win to get back, especially this The next inning, the Lady Pioneers second inning and one more in the fifth to Five pitches into the game, junior was our bye for league. The girls had a lot (3-7) put the game away with three more come away with a 3-1 win. more confidence today. They were a little catcher James Stirton reached on an infield runs. With two outs, Thompson and Wil- “I thought we came out a little flat for bit more relaxed, a little bit more confi- liams singled and came home when junior single, advanced twice on wild pitches pregame,” said Norwalk head coach Bill dent in getting those hits when we needed shortstop Natalie Luna singled and went and came home on senior shortstop Brett Wenrick. “I thought once the game got them. We were hitting before, but it’s just to second on an error. Luna would then Garcia’s single to left. After that, the going, they refocused and they played a a matter of scoring those runs.” come home on Duran’s second hit in three Crusaders (5-4) had numerous chances good ballgame.” “We just let our attitudes get the best at-bats thus far. to score. But they stranded half a dozen Norwalk senior center fielder Lalo of us,” said V.C. head coach Nicole Mc- In the sixth inning, Williams reached runners and had one runner get past Sosa led off the second with a double, went Gahey. “We just got down at the beginning on an error and with two outs, Duran second after the first inning. Meanwhile, to third on a groundout from senior second and that turns into error after error. I liked blasted a home run over the left field the Lancers added an insurance run in the baseman Adrian Perez and came home on a that we still stepped up there in the box fence to conclude the game’s scoring. The fifth when senior shortstop Kevin Ramirez wild pitch. V.C. junior pitcher Ryan Bloom and we did what we could in the box and top four in Artesia’s lineup-Thompson, then walked senior right fielder Richard singled to right and scored an unearned run we didn’t give up. But we need to go back Williams, Luna and Duran-did much of Lozano, moved to second on a groundout with two outs. Four different players would to work on defense.” the damage, going a combined nine of 16 from senior first baseman Alex Varela and account for the four hits Norwalk collected On the second pitch of the bottom of with six runs batted in and all seven runs to third on a wild pitch before scoring on while Stirton and junior third baseman Pete the first, sophomore center fielder Camryn scored. a base hit to center from junior catcher Tagle each went two for three. Thompson reached on an error and moved “My top four, and I’ll even go my Andrew Arriola. “In the past, these would be the games over when senior second baseman Zoey top five with Char, I think they’re prob- That would be all the help that Gil that we would lose,” Wenrick said. “The Williams singled to shallow left field. ably one of the best hitters in league just needed as he worked four innings, teams would put pressure on us and we Two batters later, junior third baseman because I’ve known them for so long and scattering four hits and striking out three would make the mistake. I felt today Brenda Duran doubled to center and after in his second start of the season. Senior See BASKETBALL page 11 sophomore catcher Charlene Fregoso was See ARTESIA page 11

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Both students were shaken but un- tion and family support. game, and in the past, we were the team on the team. Hile worked five innings, scattering four hits and striking out five harmed. CJ 4DPLEX is the world’s first 4D making those mistakes.” while walking five. She has started eight Below is the alert sent out to the "Cer- cinema company, headquartered in Seoul Norwalk, which opened its Suburban of the 10 games up to this point. ritos High School Community:" with international offices in Los Angeles League portion of the schedule with a “Shelby’s a strong pitcher,” Feenstra At approximately 8:10 am this morn- and Beijing. The company created 4DX, nine-inning, 4-1 win at Mayfair High the said. “We’re trying to understand that as a ing, two CHS female students approached the first 4D cinema for feature films. Each next day, hosted the Monsoons on Mar. freshman, she’s going against juniors and one of our teachers in front of the school 4DX auditorium incorporates motion- 29 and will face Ontario Christian High seniors. She’s making that pitching adjust- and informed him that they were being based seating synchronized with more on Saturday in the tournament. Then on ment; she’s adjusting her pitches and her closely followed by an adult male as they than 20 different effects. Since 2009, Monday, the Lancers (5-3) will host St. locations and she’s mentally tough.” walked to school. Both students were more than 500 Hollywood titles have Bernard High to wrap up pool play action Morewood went two for three for the en-route to CHS from the Cerritos Town been screened in 4DX. To date, more than before playing on Tuesday and Wednesday Lady Crusaders, who lost for the first time Center. One of the students claimed that 59,000 4DX seats operate in 492 auditori- to conclude tournament play. since an 8-5 setback to Bell High on Mar. she had been bumped by the man. The ums spanning 57 countries. “The kids did play with more confidence 17 in the second of four games they would students were able to point out the suspect For more information please visit play in the Santa Fe Tournament. V.C. today when they went to the plate,” on the corner of 183rd and Bloomfield and www.blindkids.org and www.cj4dplex. hosted The Webb Schools on Mar. 29 and Wenrick said. “After a strikeout, instead the teacher, along with our SIA's, pursued com. then will be off until Apr. 12 when it hosts of coming back [to the dugout] dejected, the suspect and were able to detain him Village Christian High in its Olympic NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE they were analyzing [it]. They knew what in the Performing Arts Center parking lot. (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) League opener. Escrow No. 414272-20 Cerritos Deputies arrived soon after and the mistake was. They knew what pitches “I love where our team is at right (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) were being thrown to them. In the past, we arrested the suspect on the spot. that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter now,” McGahey said. “We’re playing described. were thinking baseball-wise like that.” bigger schools that we didn’t play last CHS Administrators were present (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: KMS AUTO- when the two students were interviewed MOTIVE, INC. 1200, 1216, 1246 W. MAIN ST., ALHAMBRA, CA V.C. (5-5) would fall to Maranatha year, so we took the challenge to play 91801 High 14-5 this past Tuesday to drop to 0-2 by the Deputies. The Deputies informed (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the some tougher teams to get us ready for Seller is: 18827 STUDEBAKER ROAD, CERRITOS, CA 90703 in Olympic League play. The Crusaders league. We expected something like this the school that the suspect was a known (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: NC AUTOS transient who had been previously ar- LLC 1139 WEST MAIN ST., ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 visited Heritage Christian High on Mar. 29 to happen today; we really did. I think (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: and will wrap up pool play action of the our girls almost needed that at this point rested for "upskirting" (taking pictures of ALL THE ASSETS OF THE BUSINESS OF THE DEALERSHIP undergarments of unsuspecting females). AS AN ONGOING CONCERN AND WILL INCLUDE, WITHOUT tournament at Garfield High on Saturday because after their three wins, they were LIMITATION, THE GOODWILL of that certain business located at: and home against St. Monica High on feeling pretty good. And we should, they The details of the investigation seemed 1200, 1216, 1246 W. MAIN ST., ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 to indicate that this was an effort to "up- (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: Monday. Playing four games in five days played well and they played incredible on BROWNING MAZDA OF ALHAMBRA Saturday. I wanted to just hone in on what skirt" one of the students. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is APRIL 18, 2018, at the of- this week was not what Penticoff wanted fice of VIVA ESCROW! INC, 136 W WALNUT AVE, MONROVIA, it feels like to be a winner on Saturday and Both students were shaken but un- considering the Crusaders only field 14 CA 91016 Escrow No. 414272-20, Escrow Officer: JULIANA TU, then what it feels like to let your attitude harmed. We are grateful for our staff CSEO, CEO, CBSS, CEI, SASIP players. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. get in the way like they did today.” members quick and effective response (9) The last date for filling claims is: APRIL 17, 2018 “It affects us quite a bit,” Penticoff said. Artesia hosted last place John Glenn to this incident. As a safety precaution, (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Com- “We are a small squad, so we don’t have a mercial Code. High in Suburban League action on Mar. please emphasize with your children the (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses lot of pitching. So, what’s going to happen 29 and will have a pair of games on used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent importance of traveling in groups and or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE is guys that don’t normally [pitch a lot]… Saturday to wrap up action in the Santa Fe being aware of their surroundings at all DATED: MARCH 13, 2018 we’re going to rely on multiple innings out Tournament before being off until Apr. 10 TRANSFEREES: NC AUTOS LLC times when walking to and from school. LA1997170-C LOS CERRITOS NEWS 3/30/18 of them.” when it hosts Bellflower High. 12 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 30, 2018 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-859 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 577 OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.90 OF THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, (1) APPROVING MUNICPAL CODE RELATING TO REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA ZONING CODE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ARTESIA LIVE RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS II SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE FOR THE PROPOSED ARTESIA LIVE II SPECIFIC PLAN, (2) APPROVING AN Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes a summary of Ordinance AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA ZONING MAP TO CHANGE No. 577, introduced by the Hawaiian Gardens City Council on March 27, 2018, and proposed to be THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF REAL PROPERTY COVERED BY adopted on April 10, 2018, at its meeting held in the City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Boule- THE PROPOSED ARTESIA LIVE II SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT 18600 vard, Hawaiian Garden, CA 90716. GRIDLEY ROAD (ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 7039-008-03) FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-G) ZONE TO ARTESIA LIVE II SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE (SP The purpose of Ordinance No. 577 is to bring the Municipal Code into compliance with recent court 16-02) (CASE NO. 2016-19), AND (3) MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CEQA decisions addressing the enforceability of registered sex offender residency restrictions, and specifi- cally the decisions holding that blanket enforcement of “Jessica’s Law” against registered sex offend- This is a summary of the above entitled Ordinance No. 17-859 of the City of Artesia. This ers is unconstitutional. summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. Ordinance No. 577 as introduced would enact the following changes to the Hawaiian Gardens Mu- nicipal Code if approved: On February 12, 2018, the City Council of the City of Artesia adopted Resolution No. 17-2680, by a 4-0-1 vote, adopting the Artesia LIVE II Specific Plan for approximately 1.38 acres of • The repeal of the Chapter 9.90 in its entirety, and the enactment of an ordinance that real property located at 18600 Gridley Road (APN 7039-008-037) in the City of Artesia. The Artesia LIVE II Specific Plan facilitates the construction of a seven-story mixed-use development on the sub- incorporates by reference those provisions of Jessica’s Law that remain enforceable, as the ject property. Section 9-2.3452 of the Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) provides that the adoption of a same may be amended from time to time. specific plan must be accompanied by an amendment to the AMC to acknowledge the approved spe- cific plan and to establish a specific plan zone for the approved specific plan. Ordinance No. 17-859 A copy of the full text of the Ordinance as introduced is posted an available for review in the City amends Subsection (b) of Section 9-2.3453 (Specific Plan Zones and Zoning Map Designations) of Clerk’s Office at 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Garden, CA 90716. If this Ordinance is ap- Article 34.5 (Specific Plan Zones (SP)) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the proved by the City Council, it will become in full force and effect thirty (30) days after City Council AMC to acknowledge the City Council’s adoption of the Artesia LIVE II Specific Plan and establish approval, and thereafter the Ordinance will be published and posted as required by law. the Artesia LIVE II Specific Plan (SP 16-02) Zone. Section 9-2.3452 of the AMC also provides that the adoption of a specific plan must be accompanied by an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Artesia to change the zoning classification of the area covered by the specific plan to the designat- For additional information, contact the City at (562) 420-2641. ed specific plan zone. Ordinance No. 17-859 also amends the City of Artesia Zoning Map to change the zoning classification of the subject property covered by the adopted Artesia LIVE II Specific Plan Suzanne Underwood from General Commercial (C-G) Zone to Artesia LIVE II Specific Plan (SP 16-02) Zone. City Clerk

Notice is hereby given that a copy of this Ordinance No. 17-859 is available for public re- view at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, and that said Ordinance Published at Los Cerritos Community News 3/30/18 was passed and adopted on March 12, 2018.

AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo, Canales CITY OF CERRITOS STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOES: None NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION ABSENT: None PROJECT NO. 18301, BID NO. 1336-18

ABSTAIN: Flowers Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Cerritos, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby invites sealed bids for the following project: This Ordinance will take effect on April 11, 2018. Project Identification: CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION, ______PROJECT NO. 18301, BID NO. 1336-18 Dina Wild, Interim City Clerk City of Artesia, Project Description: The work or improvement to be performed generally consists of pavement rehabilitation on the northbound traffic lanes of Carmenita Published at Los Cerritos Community News 3/30/18 Road from South Street to 183rd Street. Pavement rehabilitation consists of cold milling 3” of existing asphalt concrete (AC); construction of a 1” AC leveling course; and the construction of a 2” AC overlay. Additional improvements include the removal & SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-860 replacement of deficient concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalk panels and wheelchair access ramps; adjustment of utilities to grade; and AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING restriping of lane lines and stop bars. Additional bid alternates A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND include southbound traffic lanes; removal of parkway trees; and ARTESIA LIVE DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A additional pavement rehabilitation on northbound Bloomfield Avenue SEVEN-STORY MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED between the 91 Freeway overpass and Lucas Street. AT 18600 GRIDLEY ROAD, (ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 7039-008-037) (CASE NO. Bids must be received 2016-19), KNOWN AS ARTESIA LIVE II, AND (2) MAKING FINDINGS PURSU- on or before: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 ANT TO CEQA Place of bid receipt: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall This is a summary of the above entitled Ordinance No. 17-860 of the City of Artesia. This 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Cerritos, California 90703 Section 36933. Bids must be marked: “CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION” On March 12, 2018, the City Council of the City of Artesia, pursuant to Government Code Section 65864 et seq., adopted Ordinance 17-860 approving a Development Agreement between All bids shall be made on the form furnished by the City and shall be opened and publicly read the City of Artesia and Artesia LIVE II Development, LLC. The Development Agreement ensures aloud at the above-stated time in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, City Hall. the orderly the development of an approximately 1.38 acre parcel located at 18600 Gridley Road (APN 7039-008-037) in the City of Artesia with a seven-story mixed-use development consisting of Obtaining Contract Documents: A compact disc with a set of Contract Documents, including 130 residential condominium units, 3,605 square feet of specialty-retail uses, 20,211 square feet of the plans and specifications, may be purchased at the Engineering Division of the City of Cerritos restaurant uses, and 331 on-site parking spaces (the “Project”). Further, the Development Agreement for $10.00 ($15.00 if mailing is requested). There will be no refund for return of the Contract ensures reimbursement of public expenses that will be incurred by the City as a result of the Project Documents. Return of such documents is not required. through the payment of a Development Agreement Fee, Extension Development Agreement Fee (if Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security referred to in the Contract Documents and by a list applicable). and annual assessments. of proposed subcontractors. Evidence of insurance, a performance bond, and a labor and material payment bond as specified in the Contract Documents will be required prior to execution of the Notice is hereby given that a copy of this Ordinance No. 17-860 is available for public re- contract. In accordance with Public Contract Code section 22300, the bidder who is awarded view at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, and that said Ordinance the contract may substitute securities for retention moneys withheld by a public agency to ensure was passed and adopted on March 12, 2018. performance under the contract. The procedure and requirements for substituting said securities is set forth in Public Contract Code section 22300, which is incorporated by this reference as set forth AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo, Canales herein.

NOES: None The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions thereof, or to waive any informality or irregularity in a bid to the extent allowed by law. ABSENT: None No bid will be accepted from a contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the ABSTAIN: Flowers provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the California Business and Professions Code. The contractor must possess a license of the following classification at the time the contract is awarded This Ordinance will take effect on April 11, 2018. (and must maintain this license classification through completion of the project): “A” or “C12.” ______The bidder's attention is also directed to Section 7028.15 of the Business and Professions Code Dina Wild, Interim City Clerk for further reference. Only a contractor registered with the California Department of Industrial City of Artesia Relations (“DIR”) to bid on public works contracts in California shall be permitted to submit a bid. Furthermore, only subcontractors registered with the DIR to bid on public works contracts in California shall be permitted to perform work or labor or render service under subcontract to the Published at Los Cerritos Community News 3/30/18 subject contractor.

CITY OF LA MIRADA Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the California Labor Code, the DIR has STATE OF CALIFORNIA determined the general prevailing rate of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, NOTICE INVITING BIDS vacations, pensions and similar purposes applicable to the work to be done. These rates shall be the minimum rates for this project. Copies of the prevailing wage rates shall be available to any CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2017-06 interested party upon request at Cerritos City Hall located at 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, PLAY AREA REHABILITATION AT GARDENHILL AND WINDERMERE PARKS California, 90703. In addition, rates may be obtained by visiting http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/ pwd/, calling the DIR, Division of Labor Statistics and Research’s Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) Notice is hereby given that the City of La Mirada, California invites sealed bids for the furnishing 703-4774, faxing the Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) 703-4771, or writing to: DIR, Division of Labor of all labor, materials, equipment, and services for Capital Improvement Project No. 2017-06. Plans Statistics and Research, Prevailing Wage Unit, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA, 94142. The and Specifications and the Instructions to Bidders for the play area rehabilitation work are on file in contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and the subcontractors under him, must pay not less the office of the City Clerk, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, California 90638. than these rates for this area to all workers employed in the execution of the contract. The general items of work include demolition of existing improvements, grading, sand installation, resilient paving, play equipment installation, concrete paving, and concrete curbing. Sealed bids By order of the City of Cerritos. shall be delivered to the City Clerk at or before 11 a.m. on April 30, 2018. Bids must be submitted on the blank forms, prepared and furnished for that purpose and included in the Plans and Specifica- Dated/posted/published: Friday, March 30, 2018 tions. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or delete portions of any or all bids, or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 3/30/18

Anne Haraksin, City Clerk City of La Mirada los cerritos community Follow us! Follow us! Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 3/30/18 newspaper @cerritosnews cerritosnews MARCH 30, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 13 NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS described in 8 California Code of Regulation, section 16451(d). CALIFORNIA PREVAILING WAGE: PROJECT NO: 2016-02 Bidder agrees to comply with California Labor Code Sections 1771, 1775, 1776, 1777.5,1813, and IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE 1815 to the performance of its work on this project. Specifically, the Bidder agrees to: FOR THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT 1. Pay all workers not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF COMMERCE, referred to as “CITY”, similar character in the locality in which the public work is performed. invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids in the Office of the City 2. Pay all workers not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday Clerk, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, California 90040. Proposals will be received by Purchasing and overtime work fixed as provided in this chapter. Division of Finance in care of City Clerk at said office up to: 3. Adhere to the compliance measures outlined in LC 1775(b) for any second tier subcontractors that the contractor chooses to use on this project. 4. If requested, submit certified payroll records to the City on a weekly basis. 3:30 P.M. on April 18, 2018 Records shall be provided no later than 5 days following the last day of each work week. All proposals shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to: Comply with the applicable requirements and joint apprenticeship standards as required by LC Purchasing Division of Finance, care of City Clerk 1777.5. City of COMMERCE 2535 Commerce Way Bidders are hereby notified that the Request for Proposals and Contract documents contain detailed COMMERCE, California 90040 requirements with respect to bonds and insurance, and the furnishing of evidence of insurance to the City. The successful bidder will furnish the required bonds and evidence of insurance, including a Identified on the lower left hand corner: Primary General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement naming the City, mailed to the City within ten (10) working days from the mailing of a “Notice of Award” of the contract to the successful “CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT bidder by the Department of Community Development. Required bonds and current certificate of PROJECT NO. 2016-02 required insurance shall be mailed to the City prior to the expiration of the aforementioned ten (10) - DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL-” working days.

Proposals will be opened and read aloud at the time and date specified above for the replacement and The successful bidder shall be licensed in accordance with provisions of the Business and Professions installation of citywide traffic (retro-reflective) signs in the City of Commerce. All information sub- Code and shall possess a Class A license or a combination of appropriate Class licenses at the time mitted with the bid is public information and may be subject to disclosure. No bids will be accepted this contract is awarded. The successful Contractor and his subcontractors will be required to possess after the bid opening time specified. business licenses from the City of Commerce.

Bid Documents: Bid documents are available by request only by sending an email to City of Com- Special Instructions to Bidders: Bidders must satisfy themselves by personal examination of loca- merce Purchasing Division at [email protected]; with copies to Mr. Seung Yang, tion of the proposed work and by such other means as they may prefer as to the actual conditions and Associate Civil Engineer at [email protected]. Please include company name, contact requirements of the work, and shall not at any time after submission of the bid dispute, complain, or information and phone number with request. All documents will be transmitted by email. assert that there was any misunderstanding in regard to the nature or amount of work to be done.

Pre-Bid Meeting: There will be NO Pre-bid Meeting. The Contractor to whom this contract is awarded will be required, before execution of the contract by the City, to file with the city surety bonds as follows: Scope and location of Work: Replace regulatory and warning signs and sign posts at various loca- tions throughout the City of Commerce. 1. A “Faithful Performance Bond” amounting to 100% of the total contract price is required for all contracts. Engineer’s Estimate is $105,000. 2. A “Payment Bond” (labor and materials) amounting to 100% of the total contract price is required for all contracts which have a total contract price in excess of $10,000. Conflict of Interest: In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by sub-recipients, the conflict of interest provisions in (State LCA – 24 CFR 85.36 and Non-Profit The City hereby notifies all qualified bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract Organizations – 24 CFR 84.4), OMB Circular A-110, and 24 CFR 570.611, respectively, shall apply. entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full No employee, officer or agent of the sub-recipient shall participate in selection, or in the award or ad- opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the ministration of a contract supported by Federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, or handicap in consideration for an be involved. award.Attention is directed to the provisions of Section 1777.5 (Chapter 1411, Statues of 1968) and 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any such This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to subcontractor under hire. The bidders and the selected contractor shall not allow discrimination in Government Code, Section 12990. Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, or handicap. the provisions of the State Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classi- The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive technical errors and discrepancies fication or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be those determined by the Director or information in the bidding or the awarding of the contract. Such decision shall be final. Bidders or of Industrial Relations of the State of California, which are on file at Commerce Civic Center (City their authorized agents are invited to be present for the opening bids. The City has the right to extend Hall), 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, California 90040, and are available to any interested party any of its deadline dates for completion of tasks for which the City is responsible to meet. All bids on request. shall remain effective for a period of 60 days after the opening date.

The CITY will deduct a five-percent (5%) retention from all progress payments. Substitution of By order of the City Council of the City of Commerce, California securities for moneys withheld to ensure performance of this contract will be permitted pursuant to Government Code Section 4590. By: ______The CITY hereby affirmatively ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full op- LENA SHUMWAY, City Clerk portunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of Published at Los Cerritos Communty Newspaper 3/23/18 contract.

In entering into a public works contract, or a subcontract, to supply goods, services, or materials NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS pursuant to a public works contract, the contractor, or subcontractor, offers and agrees to assign to the DISTRICT: MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT awarding body all rights, title and interest in, and to, all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-named California Unified School District, acting by Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code) arising from purchases and through its Board of Education, hereinafter the “District”, is requesting qualified firms, part- of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public works contract or the subcontract. This assign- nerships, corporations, associations, or professional organizations to respond to the Request for ment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the Qualifications (RFQ) to provide State Eligibility and Facility Funding Consultant Services for Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties. various Measure GS Bond projects throughout the District’s facilities. Responses to the RFQ will be received up to, but not later than 2:00 PM, Monday, April 23, 2018. Any responses received after Bids must be prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions to Bid- this time and date will be returned unopened. ders and the Request for Proposals and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside. The bid must be accompanied by a certified/cashier’s check or bid bond, made payable to the City for LOCATION FOR SUBMISSION OF RFQ RESPONSES: MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL an amount no less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate bid price such proposal, submitted to the DISTRICT, Facilities Development Department, 500 N. Hendricks Street, Montebello, CA 90640, City as a guaranty that the bidder, if accepted, will enter into and execute the awarded contract and furnish the required bonds in connection therewith, in accordance with the terms of the Request for ATTENTION: Jeff Woods, Acting Director of Facilities and Maintenance & Operations. Proposals and Instructions to Bidders. In the event that a surety bond is submitted in lieu of a check, it shall be subject to the condition that surety thereon be approved by the City. PLACE FOR OBTAINING RFQ: ARC/Planwell at (626) 583-1122 and https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/Secures/PWELL_PrivateList.aspx?PrjType=pub No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provi- sions of the Business and Professions Code. The successful Contractor and his subcontractors will be Selection will result in a State Eligibility and Facility Funding Consultant Service provider ex- required to possess business licenses from the City. pected to provide comprehensive professional services to the District on an as needed basis over the next one (1) year contract including an option for up to four (3) annual renewals, in accordance with Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice shall become effective or enforceable against the District’s standard terms and conditions. A more detailed explanation of the “Scope of Work” to be City only when the formal written contract has been duly executed by the appropriate officers of the addressed in the response is set forth in PART 1 of the RFQ. City. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity, and to take all bids under advisement for a period of sixty (60) calendar days. Firms are invited to submit a written response outlining your organization's qualifications and In entering into a public works contract, or a subcontract, to supply goods, services, or materials pur- willingness to provide the services described herein. All firms must submit a fully detailed response, suant to a public works contract, the Contractor, or subcontractors, offers and agrees to assign to the regardless of present or past services provided to the District.A awarding body all rights, title and interest in, and to, all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public work’s contract or subcontract. This assign- Each response to this RFQ must conform and be responsive to the requirements set forth herein. ment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the Respondents shall deliver Four (4) bound copies, and One (1) unbound copy and One (1) Electronic Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties. Version* and Three (3) thumb drives of their response.

This project is subject to the requirements of SB 854. *Each item to be uploaded on a separate thumb drive with a clear title label on the exterior.

No prime contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project Each of the (3) components shall be placed in separate manila envelopes and labeled “RFQ (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. (SEFF2018)” with the firm’s name and the name of the component including the thumb drives.

No prime contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a Public Works Respondents shall email any inquiries or questions to [email protected] on or be- project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Rela- fore 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Answers will be provided and posted on the ARC/Planwell tions pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. website by 4:00 PM, Monday, April 16, 2018.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial The District may modify the RFQ prior to the deadline for submittals by issuance of an electronic Relations. addendum on the ARC/Planwell website. The bid proposal must include a print out from the DIR registration website showing that the prime contractor and each subcontractor is currently registered. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/30 and 4/6/18 No bid proposals will be accepted nor any contract entered into with a prime contractor without proof of registration as required above. [Unless within the limited exceptions from this requirement for bid proposals only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a).] los cerritos Follow us! Follow us! community @cerritosnews cerritosnews The prime contractor will be required to post job site notices regarding Labor Code compliance as newspaper 14 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 30, 2018 NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS If there are any questions regarding this project, please contact, via e-mail: VETERANS GYM INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS Name: Ali Cayir, Consultant Project Manager E: [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF COMMERCE, referred to as “CITY”, invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids at Commerce City Hall in By order of the City Council of the City of Commerce, California the Office of the City Clerk, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, California 90040, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/30/18 Late proposals will not be considered.

Bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and plainly marked on the outside Bid for VETERANS NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY GYM INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS – Do Not Open With Regular Mail”. Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive bidding by Climer’s Auctions ( Bond # 5181494 ), on or after April 18th, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to 1. BID DOCUMENTS: be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: Table top, table legs, dollie, exercise equipment, chairs, totes, headboard, chest of Electronic files of the Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents are available for drawers, boxes, trash bags, back pack, tub, mattress, box springs, night stand, suitcase, speaker, pillow, , bed frame, Loose clothing, car parts, download on the City website at: http://ca-commerce.civicplus.com/bids.aspx Hard copy 5 gallon buckets, refrigerator, vacuum, fan, rug cleaner, cloth rack, lock box, rug, trash can, stool, room divider, couch, microwave, bikes, table of the bid package will not be mailed. saw, crutches, snow chains, cooker and loose bedding belonging to the following. NAME UNIT # 2. NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: ANJALI ISRANI A102 Friday, March 30, 2018, 10 AM, at job address: 6364 Zindell Avenue, Commerce, CA MELITHIA BUTLER B499 MICHAEL ESTRADA/VALERIE ESTRADA B503 90040. While the pre-bid meeting is non-mandatory, it is recommended that interested MARIA E CHAVEZ DE HERNANDEZ B810 bidders attend this meeting to visit the site, review site conditions, ask questions, and REGINALD SHONDELL RIEUX B160 obtain clarifications at the meeting. RAYMOND A RAMIREZ B823 VINCENT ROBINSON B279

3. SCOPE OF WORK: This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and inci- Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. Publication Dates: MARCH 30 and APRIL 6, dental for the VETERANS GYM INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS as shown in Appendix 2018. B – Project Plans. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/30 and 4/6/18

4. LOCATION OF WORK: NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE The project is located at VETERANS GYM, 6364 Zindell Avenue, Commerce, CA (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) 90040. Escrow No. 35608-LS (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter 5. SCHEDULE OF WORK: described In accordance with the Standard Specifications, and/or as may be provided for within the (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: VMYK VI CORPORATION, 11920 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE #160, RANCHO CU- herein Special Provisions, after notification of award and prior to start of any work, the CAMONGA, CA 91739 Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval its proposed Construction Schedule. (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 12955 LUCAS LANE CERRITOS, CA 90703 At a scheduled date prior to commencement of work, the Contractor and all subcontractors (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: RKKPS, INC., 15352 TOBARRA ROAD, FONTANA, CA 92337 shall attend a pre-construction conference at the City Hall. (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT of that certain business located at: 11920 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE #160, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 Total construction duration is 50 working days (includes materials procurement and (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SUBWAY #24905 construction completed within specified working days). Please see Section A.00200 – (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is APRIL 18, 2018 at the office of: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 7777 CENTER AVE #350 HUN- TINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, Escrow No. 35608-LS, Escrow Officer: LAURIE J. SHORB Instructions to Bidders for the project schedule. (8) Claims may be filed with: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 7777 CENTER AVE #350 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, Escrow No. 35608-LS, Escrow Officer: LAURIE J. SHORB 6. ESTIMATED COST OF WORK: (9) The last day for filing claims is: APRIL 17, 2018. Estimated cost is in the range of $600,000. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. 7. BID BOND: (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond, made payable to the City of Commerce for an delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. amount no less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount. Dated: MARCH 22, 2018 SELLER: VMYK VI CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 8. CONTRACTORS LICENSE: BUYER: RKKPS, IC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Contractor shall have a valid California General Contractor License, Class B, at the time LA1994716-C LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 3/30/18 of bid, at the time of award and during the performance of the work. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE 9. FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT: (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) This is not a Federally Funded Project. Escrow No. 35607-LS (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described 10. DBE: (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: VMYK V CORPORATION, 9172 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE B, RANCHO CUCAMON- This project does not have a mandatory DBE participation (this is not a federally funded GA, CA 91730 project.) However, the City hereby notifies all qualified bidders that it will affirmatively (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 12955 LUCAS LANE CERRITOS, CA 90703 insure that qualified minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: RKKPS, INC., 15352 TOBARRA RD, FONTANA, CA 92337 submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the basis (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT of that certain business of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, or handicap in consideration for an located at: 9172 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE B, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 award. Attention is directed to the provisions of Section 1777.5 (Chapter 1411, Statutes (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SUBWAY #25743 of 1968) and 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is APRIL 18, 2018 at the office of: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 7777 CENTER AVE #350 HUN- Contractor’s or any such subcontractors under hire. The bidders and the selected Contrac- TINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, Escrow No. 35607-LS, Escrow Officer: LAURIE J. SHORB tor shall not allow discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, (8) Claims may be filed with: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 7777 CENTER AVE #350 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, Escrow No. national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, or handicap. 35607-LS, Escrow Officer: LAURIE J. SHORB (9) The last day for filing claims is: APRIL 17, 2018. Bids must be prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with the Instruc- (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. tions to Bidders and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with Dated: MARCH 22, 2018 the provisions of the Business and Professions Code. The successful Contractor and his SELLER: VMYK V CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION subcontractors will be required to possess business licenses from the City. BUYER: RKKPS, IC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION LA1995113-C LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 3/30/18 Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice shall become effective or enforceable against the City only when the formal written contract has been duly executed by the ap- Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, propriate officers of the City. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: any irregularity, and to take all bids under advisement for a period of sixty (60) calendar days. 17701 Ibbetson Ave. Bellflower, CA 90706, 562-922-3680 & 04/18/18 at 1:30pm. Juan Solis-sectional couch, household items, tv, John Rogers-sentimental items, household items, misc goods In entering into a public works contract, or a subcontract, to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a public works contract, the Contractor, or subcontractors, offers and Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title and interest in, and to, all causes of refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Published at LCCN 3/30 and 4/6/18 Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public work’s contract or subcontract. This assignment shall be made and SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.576 OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the Contractor, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 5, SECTION 5.04.160 OF THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS without further acknowledgment by the parties. MUNICPAL CODE RELATING TO DELINQUENT BUSINESS LICENSE FEES

This project is subject to the requirements of SB 854. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes a summary of Ordinance No. 576, introduced by the Hawaiian Gardens City Council on March 27, 2018, and proposed to be No prime contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works adopted on April 10, 2018, at its meeting held in the City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Boule- project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of vard, Hawaiian Garden, CA 90716. Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. The purpose of Ordinance No.576 as introduced is to reduce the amount charged for Delinquent No prime contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a pub- Business License Fees. lic works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. If the Ordinance is approved by the City Council as introduced, the following amendments to the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code would be made: This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. • Amendment to Section 5.04.160, reducing the penalty for delinquent payment of busi- ness license fees from fifteen percent (15%) of the license fee compounded monthly, to ten The bid proposal must include a print out from the DIR registration website showing that percent (10%) of the original license fee per year; provided that the delinquent fee shall not the prime contractor and each subcontractor is currently registered. exceed half (1/2) of the license fee originally due for each calendar year that said license fee remain unpaid. No bid proposals will be accepted nor any contract entered into with a prime contractor without proof of registration as required above. [Unless within the limited exceptions from A copy of the full text of the Ordinance as introduced is posted an available for review in the City this requirement for bid proposals only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)] Clerk’s Office at 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Garden, CA 90716. If this Ordinance is ap- proved by the City Council, it will become in full force and effect thirty (30) days after City Council The prime contractor will be required to post job site notices regarding Labor Code com- approval, and thereafter the Ordinance will be published and posted as required by law. pliance as described in 8 California Code of Regulation Section 16451(d). For additional information, contact the City at (562) 420-2641. 11. CALIFORNIA PREVAILING WAGE Bidder agrees to comply with California Labor Code Sections 1771, 1775, 1776, Suzanne Underwood 1777.5,1813, and 1815 to the performance of its work on this project. Specifically, the City Clerk Bidder agrees to: 1. Pay all workers not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of similar character in the locality in which the public work is performed. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 3/30/18 2. Pay all workers not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work fixed as provided in this chapter. 3. Adhere to the compliance measures outlined in LC 1775(b) for any second tier sub- contractors that the contractor chooses to use on this project. 4. If requested, submit certified payroll records to the City on a weekly basis. Records shall be provided no later than 5 days following the last day of each workweek. los cerritos Follow us! Follow us! 5. Comply with the applicable requirements and joint apprenticeship standards as community @cerritosnews cerritosnews required by LC 1777.5. newspaper MARCH 30, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 15

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007217367 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 136685 Title No. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Title Order No.: 730-1710151-70 FHA/VA/PM No.:ATTENTION 95518713 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION LALIT M JOSHI and DEEPTI JOSHI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as fol- RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN AT- IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT lows: AYUSH JAY JOSHI to AIDEN JAY JOSHI. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in TACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/03/1999. UNLESS YOU TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMA- TION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/09/2007. UNLESS YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/13/2018 at 11:00 AM, is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/21/1999, as Instrument No. date 5/2/18 1:30 PM, Dept C, Rm. 312. Norwalk Superior Court, 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU 99 1130010, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office 90650. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/18 Case-VS030818 SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and executed by Najibeh Kazeroni, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/15/2007 as Instrument No. 20070578513 of official records in the office of the County Recorder EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), LALIT M JOSHI and DEEPTI JOSHI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), By the follows: ARNAV JOSHI to DYLAN JOSHI. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this BY: JANET A. MARTIN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. All matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 8061-022-021. The street address and other common designation, if 04/30/2018. TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM. PLACE OF SALE: By any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14460 granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court Rosecrans Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90638. The undersigned Trustee date 5/2/18 1:30 PM, Dept C, Rm. 312. Norwalk Superior Court, 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address 90650. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/18 Case-VS030818 real property described above is purported to be: 15802 FOSTER and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will RD, LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA 90638. APN#: 8037-021-009. The be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal prop- the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with erty described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the Recquel Thurman Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the location indicated: house hold items or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos Ca. 90703, 04/18/2018 2:30PM unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and Byron Miller with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the Overleese Kathleen 2-3 bedroom apartment. 3 bedroom, appliances, living room set, patio and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $80,318.24. If the Trustee is Household items furniture unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and Heisler Dona reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the Cheyenne Brown Household Items initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $582,759.40. The beneficiary the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary Plastic Tubs and house hold items under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the un- under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the Maria Ramirez dersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, household items Chimen Huilar written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in Storing Queen bed, Box 1 said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county Ashley Rodriguez where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID- the county where the real property is located. Dated: 3/14/2018 furniture household items DERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Gerry Payne understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA James Williams Household items You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the 92590 (619) 465-8200. FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION household items highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727. The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may Jamaal Feagins free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be Tracie Simmons household items that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you Household Goods highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will Maria Jarvis Jeremy Alsup off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest house hold items House hold items existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and Josefina Grippe property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the household items furniture mattress company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest Ilangovan Kuppusamy If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all Anthony Quiette Sr Household items same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clothes and household items property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mort- existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this Ashawnica Pope referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space gagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance Household items California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. lola lane courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust boxes, tables Published at LCCN 3/30 and 4/6/18 your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-758-8052 shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section site www.homesearch.com for information regarding the sale of this 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information DISTRICT: MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007217367. about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the Information about postponements that are very short in duration or public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-named California Unified School District, acting by that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, and through its Board of Education, hereinafter the “District”, is requesting qualified firms, part- reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may nerships, corporations, associations, or professional organizations to respond to the Request for best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:XOME this Internet Web site -www.servicelinkASAP.com- for information Qualifications (RFQ) to provide CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) 800-758-8052 www.homesearch.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAP- regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to COMPLIANCE SERVICES, for various Measure GS Bond projects throughout the District’s facili- PIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, this case: 136685. Information about postponements that are very ties. These services will be provided on an as needed basis. Responses to the RFQ will be received Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 03/21/2018 short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may up to, but not later than 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Any responses received after this time BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the and date will be returned unopened. ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4650750 03/23/2018, 03/30/2018, THAT PURPOSE. A-4651598 03/30/2018, 04/06/2018, 04/13/2018 04/06/2018 LOCATION FOR SUBMISSION OF RFQ RESPONSES: MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Facilities Development Department, 500 N. Hendricks Street, Montebello, CA 90640, ATTENTION: Jeff Woods, Acting Director of Facilities and Maintenance & Operations. SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW) PLACE FOR OBTAINING RFQ: ARC/Planwell at (626) 583-1122 and (CITACION DERECHO FAMILIAR) https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/Secures/PWELLPrivateList.aspx?PrjType=pub Case # 17NWFL00766 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: Selection will result in a pool of CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) COMPLIANCE SERVICE providers expected to provide comprehensive professional services MEI YING YAN to the District on an as needed basis over the next one (1) year contract including an option for up YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PETITIONER: to four (3) annual renewals, in accordance with District’s standard terms and conditions. A more (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): detailed explanation of the “Scope of Work” to be addressed in the response is set forth in PART 1 of BENNY CHANG the RFQ. NOTICE! You have been sued. Read the information below. Firms are invited to submit a written response outlining your organization's qualifications and willingness to provide the services described herein. All firms must submit a fully detailed response, You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after the Summons and Petition are served on you to file a response (Form FL – 120) at regardless of present or past services provided to the District.A the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS the lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ Each response to this RFQ must conform and be responsive to the requirements set forth herein. selfhelp) or at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) or by contacting your local county bar association. Respondents shall deliver Four (4) bound copies, and One (1) unbound copy and One (1) Electronic Version* and Three (3) thumb drives of their response. Usted tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que se le entreguen la Citación y la Petición para que presente una respuesta (Formulario FL - 120) en la corte y se le entregue una copia al solicitante. Una carta, una llamada telefónica o una *Each item to be uploaded on a separate thumb drive with a clear title label on the exterior. comparecencia en la corte no lo protegerán. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede emitir órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, su propiedad y la custodia de sus hijos. Se le puede ordenar que pague manutención y honorarios y costos de abogados. Para obtener asesoramiento legal, comuníquese con el abogado de inmediato. Obtenga Each of the (3) components shall be placed in separate manila envelopes and labeled “RFQ ayuda para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de autoayuda en línea de los tribunales de California (www.courts.ca.gov/ (CEQA2018)” with the firm’s name and the name of the component including the thumb drives. selfhelp) o en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o comunicándose con el colegio de abogados de su condado. Respondents shall email any inquiries or questions to [email protected] on or before 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Answers will be provided and posted on the ARC/ Petition for Dissolution (Divorce) of Marriage Planwell website by 4:00 PM, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Petitioner BENNY CHANG and Respondent MEI YING YAN are married. Petitioner has been a resident of the state for at The District may modify the RFQ prior to the deadline for submittals by issuance of an electronic least six months and of this country for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition. Their date of addendum on the ARC/Planwell website. marriage was 08/21/ 2009, their date of separation was 10/19/2016 with the time from date of marriage to date of separation seven years two months. The married couple has no minor children. Petitioner requests the court make the following order: Divorce of the marriage or domestic partnership based on IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES. The petitioner requests Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/30 and 4/6/18 to terminate the court’s ability to award Support to Respondent. Under Separate Property, the Petitioner indicates there are no such assets or debts that he knows of to be confirmed by the court. Under Community or Quasi-Community property, the Petitioner indicates there are no such assets or debts that he knows of to be confirmed by the court. Petitioner declares FICTITIOUS BUSINESS under penalty of perjury under the laws of state of California that the foregoing is true and correct. NAME STATEMENT /S/ BENNY CHANG /S/ DAVID TANG, ESQ. File Number 2018069114 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ALL OCCASIONS PARTY BALLOONS, 15068 ROSECRANS AVENUE The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): #130, LA MIRADA, CA, 90638. Registered Owner: IRMA SAENZ, 13848 ADOREE ST., LA MIRADA, CA. 90638. THIS BUSINESS IS LOS ANGELES Superior Court CONDUCTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 12720 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk, California 90650 N/AI declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed The name, address, and telephone number of the plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ IRMA SAENZ. This statement was led with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 20, 2018. Notice - In David Tang accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it 8311 Westminster Blvd., Suite 330 Westminster, CA. 92683 was led in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in 714-767-0716 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 Date: Sept. 11, 2017 Business Name Statement must be led before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompa- /s/ J. Munoz nied by the affidavit of identity form. Deputy Clerk LCCN 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/18 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/18 16 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 MARCH 30, 2018