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Serving Cerritos and ten other surrounding communities • July 30, 2021 • Vol 35, No. 42 • loscerritosnews.net HMG-CN INVESTIGATION Part 2: Did Bassett Unified and 'Megataxers' Commit Bond Fraud? vember 2020 ballot. BUSD's explanation after But they forgot to change the last week's article does not date from March to November on answer crucial questions. the documents. Resolution 06-20 called for the Clerk of the Board of Education to certify the docu- BY JONESY SMITH, ment, but the Official Documents THE IRISHMAN, AND languished for months. BRIAN HEWS BUSD officials subsequently noticed that Resolution 06-20 was not amended for the November Last week's installment of the 2020 election. Megataxers documented Bassett So they altered it to place the DOWNEY KIWANIS CAR SHOW Unified's quest to pass a $50 mil- tax measure on the ballot. RAISING FUNDS FOR YMCA: Radical rat-rods, (front) 1927 Ford T-bone; 1946 Ford Super Deluxe and lion bond at any cost, including HMG-CN obtained “Reso- the Alley-Cat rat rod owned by Ray Venegas, a 1939 Chevy pickup. altering documents. lution 06-20__. The documents In November of 2019, the showed the schedule was changed Bassett Board passed “Resolution and election date was amended 06-20” to approve the bonds at a from March to November, METRO Fare-less cost of $96 Million. But most shockingly, the certi- The authors prepared the Of- fication sections were altered. Initiatives Moves ficial Documents for the primary Under the signature line, Dolo- election in March of 2020, but at res Rivera's name went from type the meeting, the Board decided to written to hand written, and Certi- Forward for K-12 and move the tax measure to the No- Community College See MEGATAXERS page 3 Pico Rivera Approves Mini Soccer Field Students with Disabilities compliant ac- City also approved raising cess. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF water rates by 10% The total project cost is es- per year for the timated at $220,000, with the Last year, the Los Angeles next five years. funds coming from a one-time cost savings from the '20-'21 MISS PIXIE PIGGY PIE the Instagram sensation miniature County Metropolitan Trans- portation Authority Board of budget. potbellied pig arrived to the Kiwanis Car Show in a pink tutu. She BY BRIAN HEWS At their last meeting, the Pico likes pats on the head, and eating Cheerios. Directors meeting, Metro staff announced the idea of imple- Rivera City Council heard from menting a Fare-less System Parks and Recreation Director hand at a car show, have a safe Initiative [FSI]. In early 2021, the City con- Yugar, U.S. Soccer Foundation BY TAMMYE MCDUFF place to be outside and see The federal government has tacted the Roldan family, ar- representative Alex Bard and people. They can social distance been coordinating with Metro ranged a meeting with Mayor MLS Player Cristian Roldan, to establish a countywide FSI Raul Elias, Councilmember who gave a brief presentation The Kiwanis, Rancho Los if they want and wear a mask or Pilot that includes voluntary Lutz, Parks and Recreation Com- and overview of the Mini Pitch Amigos Chapter held a fundrais- not. It is good healthy fun. It is a participation. The leading idea missioner Adrian McEachren, System in Partnership with U.S. ing car show event at Downey great day to bring out the family is a twenty-three-month pilot, and City staff to bring a 5-on-5 Soccer Foundation and Musco High School this past Saturday, and raise money.” launching in August and lasting mini-soccer field to Pico Rivera Lighting. July 24. The Kiwanis hope to raise through June 2023. in partnership with the U.S. The presentation included Former mayor and active $20,000 from the show. “Al- The system would be for Soccer Foundation and Musco the projected budget costs and Kiwanian Rick Rodriquez took though it is a free event, we are K-12 and Community College Lighting. potential locations. a few moments to chat with selling all kinds of food, t-shirts students in Los Angeles County. Mini-soccer fields are an all- The mini pitch was approved HMG. “This car show is mainly and car memorabilia,” said Metro plans to use Federal in-one solution to help commu- on a 5-0 vote after a motion was to benefit the Downey YMCA.” Rodriguez, “It’s amazing that American Rescue Plan Act funds nities create fun and active play made by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. The service group joined with car clubs are a culture and com- to cover the cost of free fares. spaces to revitalize public areas. Sanchez and seconded by Coun- the Y to help raise funding for munity within itself.” Rodriquez Metro has contacted twenty- The proposed mini-soccer cilmember Lutz. new facilities. “So many people also had his prized 1956 Step three school districts in LA courts came complete with light- In partnership with the U.S. are worn out from being locked Side Chevy truck on display. One of the first vehicles on County seeking their participa- ing, fencing, goals, benches, indoors, we wanted to try our lockable storage and American See CAR SHOW page 5 See FREE page 13 See SOCCER page 12 24 LosCerritosNews.neLos Cerritos Communityt News - LosCerritosNews.net ToTo advertise advertise call call 562-407-3873 562-407-3873 AUGUSTJULY 30, 7, 20212020 of community newspapers across the newspapers are especially vulnerable to CALIFORNIAWhittier Union LEGISLATURE Girls Swim Capturesnation. These CIF-SS outlets Championship are critical to economicArtesia's fluctuations International and catastrophic Street Fair Oct. 3, Vendors Wanted our democracy. When they can no consequences, like closure. These NEEDS TO SAVE COMMUNITY longer afford to continue reporting, small publishers are scrambling to stay communities lose a vital watchdog and afloat by cutting coverage, furloughing NEWSPAPERS, IT'S EASY government business is hidden from reporters and eliminating print public view. publication on certain days of the week. BY DAVID CHAVERN Right now, many communities They are expediting their transition throughout California are suffering to digital-first publishing and exploring You’d be hard pressed to find an the loss of their watchdogs. More than new methods for providing information industry that hasn’t been negatively a dozen newspapers have suspended to their communities as more readers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. operations in the last five months, with turn to these methods during the But when it comes to news publishing, more planning to close in the coming crisis. However, cutting print days carrier routes will be eliminated. the virus has accelerated some difficult months. disenfranchises specific demographic To save California newspapers, at a trends, especially for small community Last year, the California Legislature groups, such as senior citizens and minimum, the Legislature must extend publishers. passed Assembly Bill 5 for how other residents who don’t have internet the exemption to AB 5, which will And now yet another blow to small businesses classify workers as access (6%) or don’t have a reliable provide newspapers with more time newspapers in California is about to be contractors or employees. In recognition internet connection (up to 25% of rural to get past COVID-related advertising dealt, unless the state Legislature acts of the inapplicability of the legislation communities). Through losing their declines and to adjust their operations soon. to the news industry and the economic local newspaper, these groups are losing THE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIRto andmeet Diversity changing Festival consumption will occurpatterns. on A new report warns that the current headwinds facing community Saturday,their main October source 2of with information a kick-off and parade beginning at 2:30 pm. The parade will start In addition, to further aid ethnic and health crisis may accelerate the closing newspapers, the Legislature gave news ontheir Pioneer connection Boulevard to the in community. Downtown Artesia. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL girls swimpublishers team members a one-year were recognizedexemption, for but their Keeping news publishers strong community news publishers, the achievements and presented with certificateswhen of the recognition extension endsfrom in the December Whittier Union BYis in TAMMYE the interest MCDUFF not only of the lage,Legislature photo opportunitiesshould prioritize throughout these the Board of Trustees during its July 13 board meeting. outlets for public outreach ads. Not 2020, publishers will be forced press, but of our greater democracy. festival, and various contests. 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EQUIPMENT in requires entering a Cerritos Library card can be used for up to 15 minutes without a number and a PIN, or a Computer and Print reservation. $ Use card number and PIN. The default PIN For patrons who do not have a Cerritos 5OFF is 111111. Patrons who would like to cus- Library card, registration for a free Com- WITH THIS AD! tomize their PIN can ask the Computer puter and Print card is available at the Cir- Help Desk staff for help. Patrons are also culation Desk on the first floor and at the www.albanos.com required to accept the Library’s Public Computer Help Desk (InfoStation 3) on CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Computer Use and Internet Access Policy the second floor. To register for the card, (562) 924-2565 • (714) 527-5300 as part of the log in process. patrons are required to present photo iden- 20014 State Road, CERRITOS

COPPER REPIPING • SLAB LEAKSWITH ELECTRONIC LEAK & LINE LOCATION If there are no computers available, tification such as a driver’s license; state BEFORE AFTER Bonded & Insured • California Contractors Lic. #458625 patrons can enter a reservation request at ID card; school or university ID card; em- SEWER LOCATION • WALL & FLOOR HEATERS • CIRCULATING PUMPS a Computer Sign-Up Station. The Com- ployer’s ID card; or passport. JULY 30, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 LosCerritosNews.net 3 Two New Sandwich Shoppes Open in Bellflower LAUSD to Require COVID SLICE AND SAVOR Try the Shorty Melt, braised beef Testing Regardless of short rib, jack cheese, roasted peppers, caramelized Vaccination Status onion and pickles. The LAUSD yesterday announced it will require all students and district em- Baba's Hot Chicken began in 2019 as ployees returning to in-person activities a pop-up restaurant before its flagship loca- for the upcoming year to undergo "base- tion was opened in Riverside. Since then, line and ongoing weekly COVID-testing,'' Founder Mahmoud "Mike" Hemood, has BY TAMMYE MCDUFF regardless of their vaccination status. opened three additional locations in Costa The district had required such testing Mesa, San Diego, and Bakersfield, making Slice and Savor is an upscale breakfast only for those who are unvaccinated. Bellflower the fifth storefront in SoCal. and lunch restaurant celebrating its grand This is in accordance with the most re- The grand opening of Baba's was held opening with City officials last month. cent guidance from the Los Angeles Coun- July 10th at SteelCraft on Bellflower. Owners Ericka and Alejandro Sosa "I have ty Department of Public Health,'' LAUSD Hemood's love for food was no ran- been doing this a long time," said Ericka Interim Superintendent Megan K. Reilly dom discovery; he spends countless hours Sosa, "I have high-end restaurant experi- wrote in a message to the district commu- scrolling through food pages for dinner ence, and we wanted to roll that experience nity. "Baseline testing begins August 2.'' inspiration. He never had any formal cu- and create world cuisine sandwiches." Details on the testing program are linary training but creates from the heart. Alejandro Sosa started working in a available online at achieve.lausd.net/ "My parents had a significant impact on commercial kitchen. "I worked my way covidtestingappt. my interest in food, and that's the primary up to sous chef. One day one Iworked an The policy change comes amid rising reason I named my brand Baba's. I wanted event, and I haven't looked back since." COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County it to reflect the "Dad-on-the-Grill" tradition Don't expect your typical sandwich and beyond, with the surge largely blamed COVID that we all grew up on." when you visit Slice and Savor; however, on a highly infectious Delta variant of the "We want customers to walk into Baba's expect texture, color, and ultimate tastes virus. Although health officials have in- and leave with a full belly and a huge smile with their menu. From the Shorty Melt sisted that current vaccines provide strong LONG on their face." Baba'a is located at 16500 which is a braised beef short rib with jack protection against COVID and the Delta Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706. cheese, roasted peppers, caramelized onion variant, they do not completely prevent and pickles on an Italian roll, to the Crab- vaccinated people from becoming infected. HAULERS by Patty that blends crab, cilantro, parsley, They do largely prevent vaccinated people whole grain mustard, fried egg, brown but- from becoming severely ill or dying.In her ter hollandaise on a brioche bun – custom- message, Reilly said the district is "closely We would like to get your story and ers are in for an extraordinary dining expe- monitoring health conditions and adapting advice to others. If you would like to rience. Slice and Savor is located at 9840 our response in preparation for our full re- participate email us at Flower St, Bellflower, CA 90706 turn to in-person learning on August 16.'' "Los Angeles Unified continues to [email protected] collaborate with our health partners at or call BABA'S HOT CHICKEN the county and state levels, as well as our with Simpleslaw, kosher panel of medical experts and university pickles, and house sauce, partners and we review updates to county, 562-407-3873 served on a brioche bun. state, and federal guidance on a daily ba- sis,'' she wrote. Thank you! looked into given the discrepancy in the MEGATAXERS from page 1 minutes contrary to the Board’s directive of fied a True Copy was altered from “Clerk of November 2020. We contacted bond coun- the Board” to “Board Member”. sel and worked with her to correct the error Dolores Rivera, now a Board Mem- and prepare the documentation for submit- ber delivered the altered document to the tal to the County." County with both Rivera and Paul Solano The bond counsel at the time was Ana certifying that the Resolution “is a full, true La Morena Rohlin with Norton, Rose, Ful- and correct copy of the Resolution adopted bright, who, according to Leal, prepared the by the Board of Education on the 12th day second resolution. Leal has not responded of November, 2019.” to requests to ask Ms. Rohlin what date the After the first article ran, BUSD at- second resolution was drawn up. torney Francisco Leal confirmed that they There are legal questions concerning did not change the date from March to No- changing a Board Resolution without an vember on the documents. "On November official board meeting. 12, 2019, the Board was presented with an Bond resolutions are legally binding agenda item for consideration of a bond documents and cannot be changed, in this measure to be placed on the March 2020 case from March to November 2020. A new election ballot. After debate amongst the resolution must be voted on and a vote must Board, a motion was passed to proceed with be taken to nullify the previous resolution. the bond measure, but to change the elec- BUSD failed to conduct a board meeting tion date to November 2020. As you cor- and failed to nullify the previous resolution rectly stated in your article, the minutes of when, according to Leal, they “interviewed that Board meeting indicate that the motion boardmembers and staff who attended the to proceed with the measure was passed, meeting (to include the former Supt. and but the minutes did not reflect the change the Clerk), reviewed the clerk’s notes from of date to November 2020." the meeting, and located a recording from Then the Board, through Leal, confirmed the meeting. Based on the above, we con- they had changed the documents without a cluded that the Board could lawfully move board meeting. "In the course of reviewing forward with the bond measure in Novem- this matter, to ensure that the District could ber 2020.” legally place the measure in the Novem- But a later email by Leal brought that ber 2020 ballot, it was imperative that we meeting and subsequent decision into ques- confirm that the Board actually discussed tion and could land the BUSD and Norton, and voted to change the date to November Rose, and Fulbright in legal hot water. 2020. We interviewed boardmembers and In a subsequent email Leal stated, “it staff who attended the meeting (to include has been brought to my attention that I mis- the former Supt and the Clerk), reviewed spoke when I stated in my earlier e-mail that the clerk’s notes from the meeting, and lo- in the course of ascertaining what actually cated a recording from the meeting. Based transpired at the November 12, 2019 Board on the above, we concluded that the Board meeting, I interviewed “the Clerk”. could lawfully move forward with the bond The elected Clerk of the Board at that measure to be presented before the elector- time was Member Barajas. I did not inter- ate on Nov. 2020." view him. When I stated that I interviewed When HMG-CN inquired about the date the clerk, as I referring to the Superinten- when the new resolution was written, Leal dent’s secretary, Ms Rojas who, among oth- responded, "I do not have a precise date. er responsibilities, performs “clerk” duties As I recall, as filing deadline was approach- for the Board and often takes notes regard- ing, the Supt. requested that the matter be ing agenda items.” 4 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 AUGUST 7, 2020 of community newspapers across the newspapers are especially vulnerable to CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE nation. These outlets are critical to economic fluctuations and catastrophic our democracy. When they can no consequences, like closure. These NEEDS TO SAVE COMMUNITY longer afford to continue reporting, small publishers are scrambling to stay communities lose a vital watchdog and afloat by cutting coverage, furloughing NEWSPAPERS, IT'S EASY government business is hidden from reporters and eliminating print public view. publication on certain days of the week. BY DAVID CHAVERN Right now, many communities They are expediting their transition throughout California are suffering to digital-first publishing and exploring You’d be hard pressed to find an the loss of their watchdogs. More than new methods for providing information industry that hasn’t been negatively a dozen newspapers have suspended to their communities as more readers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. operations in the last five months, with turn to these methods during the But when it comes to news publishing, more planning to close in the coming crisis. However, cutting print days carrier routes will be eliminated. the virus has accelerated some difficult months. disenfranchises specific demographic To save California newspapers, at a trends, especially for small community Last year, the California Legislature groups, such as senior citizens and minimum, the Legislature must extend publishers. passed Assembly Bill 5 for how other residents who don’t have internet the exemption to AB 5, which will And now yet another blow to small businesses classify workers as access (6%) or don’t have a reliable provide newspapers with more time newspapers in California is about to be contractors or employees. In recognition internet connection (up to 25% of rural to get past COVID-related advertising dealt, unless the state Legislature acts of the inapplicability of the legislation communities). 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PETTY OFFICER 2nd Class Diamond Healy, receiving her promotion, is a 2017 Biola University graduate and serves as an Intelligence Specialist, "I analyze imagery taken from satellites,” she stated, "it's very exciting to provide intelligence to command."

STAFF REPORT 83% of all COVID cases statewide. Chancellor Joseph Castro said in a The California State University statement that the new requirement was (CSU) announced on Tuesday that it an effort to ensure the health and well- will now require everyone who comes being of CSU's students and employees. to its campuses to be vaccinated against "We urge all members of the CSU COVID-19. community to get vaccinated as soon as That includes all faculty, staff and stu- possible, and announcing this require- dents going for in-person classes at Fres- ment now allows members of the CSU no State and all other CSU campuses. community to receive multiple doses of a he university said the vaccinations vaccine as we head into the beginning of should be completed by September 30. the fall term," he said. Students and employees could, how- The university said many of its cam- ever, seek medical and religious exemp- puses were hosting events to administer tions. the vaccine, and that anyone who want- The announcement comes amid rising ed to get vaccinated for the coronavirus cases of the coronavirus Delta variant in should contact their campus for avail- the state. California's health officials said ability. Monday the Delta variant accounts for Amazon is Hiring for Cerritos and La Habra Stores Amazon is now hiring hundreds of The high-tech grocery stores feature employees for two new Amazon Fresh Amazon Dash Carts that allow custom- grocery stores in Cerritos and La Habra, ers to skip checkout lines, integration marking ten locations in Southern Cali- with Alexa shopping lists to navigate fornia. aisles more quickly.

CAR SHOW from page 1 meet in a truck and trailer, but with the help and a little bit of imagination, he display was a 1948 Fleet Master Coup. now travels in his big purple bus filled “This is not exactly the same car, but it is with antique stoves. the same kind of car that my dad bought For you rod racers, there were some when he got out of the navy in 1948,” radical rat-rods. Vince Velasco displayed stated Bruce Hearn. Sure enough, there his 1927 Ford T-bone, which runs, but is was a vintage Navy uniform hanging still in the process of restoration. Alfred in the back seat. “This is the vehicle Velasco has owned his 1946 Ford Super my parents took on their honeymoon in Deluxe for over a decade, but the best 1951. I was able to find the car and re- of the bunch was the Alley-Cat rat rod store it. It was the last car adventure they owned by Ray Venegas, a 1939 Chevy took together before they passed away pickup. “My dad lived to be 102 years in 2018.” The Hearn’s were long-time young. On his 100th birthday, I asked Downey residents and he was a little him if he would like to go for a ride in league baseball coach for many years. the truck, and we got it up to 100 miles Hearn added that in the glove compart- per hour. Afterward, he said this thing ment was a hollowed-out baseball that not only looks like a beat-up alley cat, it contained the ashes of his parents,” … runs like a beat-up alley cat!” so that they can always ride together.” But the star of the afternoon was In- In the ’51 photos of the newlyweds was stagram sensation Miss Pixie Piggy Pie, an old camera; that same camera was a miniature potbellied pig who arrived in still in the same spot these many years a pink tutu.Owner April Ezkerson said later. Hearn had several other vehicles on that Miss Pixie was just over a year old show, one which he purchased for $500, and was thoroughly house trained, “She an original 1962 Ford jungle jeep from likes pats on the head, eating cheerios the Vietnam War, outfitted with camou- and loves to go out-and-about, being the flage, the American flag and armory. center of attention.” Miss Pixie under- It wasn’t all about vintage cars. stands as many commands as any other Antique Stove Style is owned and oper- domesticated pet and loves giving kisses ated by Marco Rodriguez, restoring, whenever she is allowed. The Ezker- servicing, and reselling antique stoves sons also have chickens, a tortoise and a since 1997. His decades of experience couple of dogs. and attention to detail have resulted in If you would like to donate to the hundreds of satisfied customers over the Downey YMCA building fund, please years. Once a month, he would take all contact Kiwanis International, Rancho of his stoves to the Long Beach swap Los Amigos Chapter. 6 LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JULY 30, 2021 read. HMG-CN exclusively discovered that HMG-CN EXCLUSIVE: He has other signs: Declaring “want- Basilico’s and Roman stuck his cooking ed for treason,” featuring the Orange glove out in 2020 and accepted nearly COVID/Government Defiant County Board of Supervisors; Dr. An- $58,000 in Paycheck Protection funds. thony Fauci, and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Roman reported that his payroll was Huntington Beach Eatery Basilico’s rejection of public health $277,000 and that he had sixteen em- measures symbolizes his defiance in ployees, equating to $17,000 per other areas of government. employee, or a whopping $320 Took a PPP Loan The California Department of MORON gross pay per week per employee Alcoholic Beverage Control is in- living in So. Cal. BY BRIAN HEWS vestigating Basilico’s, which could Roman recently told the LA Basilico’s Pasta e Vino owner in Hun- result in fines and/or revocation Times in an email that he tington Beach, Tony Roman, does not like of its liquor license. was fighting govern- government intrusion. Cal/OSHA has ment policies he says At the height of COVID in March hit Roman with over are harmful. ROMAN tells customers to take off 2020, Basilico’s continued to welcome $152,000 in fines against An LA Times their mask in his eatery and also only patrons without masks. When officials or- the restaurant based on reporter said Basili- dered the eatery to require face coverings, a series of violations, allows unvaccinated people. co’s small patio and Roman declared his restaurant a mask-free including failing to estab- indoor dining space zone and demanded that diners remove lish a COVID-19 prevention program for were empty around them before entering. its employees. noon Wednesday. This week he took it a step further, *+2
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BIG BANK TURNED YOU   # Scam calls and texts are often spoofed the crime reporting system that replaced  to appear as if they’re coming from a local DOWN? the previous system in January 2021. Robbery   at Heritage Park 7/20/ 18600 Blk.. Bloomfield, victim number or an official government agency, Of the three percent set aside, approxi- was walking in the park when he was ap- such as the IRS. If you have caller ID and mately $609 will be remitted to the Los proached by suspect. Suspect demanded you don't recognize an incoming phone I can help you with that. Angeles County Sheriff's Department to be his money. Victim started to run away number, let it go to voicemail. used specifically for their NIBRS compli- and suspect pushed him to the ground. DeAnna Allensworth ance project. The JAG program requires To protect yourself, heed the Federal Broker - Advisor Victim’s cell phone fell on the ground and the City Council to review the proposed Communications Commission’s (FCC) when victim tried to pick it up, Suspect project during a regularly scheduled meet- tips: Phone: 562-533-5600 kicked his hand and picked it up. Suspect www.CenturionMF.com ing of the Council and allow the public to • Do not respond to calls or texts from was later arrested. CA DRE 01443787 provide comments. unknown numbers or any others that ap- NMLS 206457 It was recommended that City Council Bar Fight 183rd Plaza pear suspicious. • Never share your personal or finan- approve the proposed JAG Program fund- 7/23 11100 Blk. 183rd St., restaurant, ing project to purchase a vehicle-mounted victim was sitting at the bar when suspect, cial information via email, text messages License Plate Reader system and authorize an acquaintance, approached him and be- or over the phone. Remember a the Mayor to sign the Certifications and gan to argue with him. Victim told suspect • Be cautious if you’re being pressured Assurances by the Chief Executive of the to get away from him. Suspect grabbed a to share any information or make a pay- Applicant Government. fork and swung it at him. Suspect exited ment immediately. Loved One City Council will authorize the City the location and reentered wielding a • Remember that government agencies Manager to apply for the grant, sign the drinking glass. Suspect struck victim in will never call you to ask for personal in- Cerritos News and appropriate award acceptance documents, the back with the glass. Suspect left loca- formation or money. La Mirada Lamplighter and direct the Director of Finance & tion and was later arrested. • Do not click any links in a text mes- Administrative Services to appropriate sage. If a friend sends you a text with a now offer obituary $20,289 of JAG funds in the FY2021- Store Near ABCUSD Offices suspicious link that seems out of character, placement in print and 2022 budget. 7/21 16400 Blk. Norwalk Bl., store, call the friend to make sure he/she wasn’t online at Legacy.com La Palma Police Update victim was standing in front of the location hacked. when suspect asked him what he was look- • Always check out a charity — for ex- STAFF REPORT ing at. Suspect walked up to victim and ample, by calling or looking at its actual It has been over a year since the last punched him in the face and head. Suspect Go to website — before donating. time the La Palma Police Department was walked away and was later arrested. loscerritosnews.net/ able to print ‘the Source’ news and deliver • Check with the phone company about call-blocking services and apps to filter out obituaries them to residents of La Palma. Police Los Cerritos Center chief Terry Kim took a moment to thank 7/21 239 Los Cerritos Ctr, store, sus- suspected spam robocalls. lmlamplighter.com/ the members of La Palma Neighborhood pects entered store, placed items in a bag, If you think you've been a victim of obituaries Watch for helping deliver The Source to and exited without paying. Victim tried to a coronavirus scam, contact law enforce- just about every household in the city. stop them, but she pushed him away and ment immediately. File coronavirus scam to place an obituary. In other news, the LPPD implemented struck him with her elbow. Suspect fled. complaints online with the FCC. JULY 30, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 LosCerritosNews.net 7 Cerritos Resident Raising Awareness of Systemic Racism With Her Own Funds BY LAURIE HANSON makers in the country – and I wanted to TAMMY TUMBLING- be a part of that, especially as a catalyst as EVP and COO of the ammy Tumbling knows what for tackling the issues faced by our Afri- Orange County Community it means to battle systemic can American community,” Tumbling ex- Foundation, started the racism and make a difference plained. African American Alliance in the lives of others. Founded in 1989, the OCCF fulfills Fund and raised more The Cerritos resident grew a need of people’s desire to achieve their than $350,000 by the up in Compton, found herself orphaned by philanthropic and financial objectives T end of the first year. age 19, and a teenage mother. She soon re- while supporting the causes they care about alized the difference community nonprof- most. They have awarded nearly $780 mil- its would make in her life and the lives of lion in grants and scholarships, not only in me in ways I couldn't imagine others. Orange County but also across the country and has taught me the importance “I’ve experienced barriers because of and worldwide, according to Tumbling. of having a mentor during this journey,” the color of my skin,” Tumbling explained. “We were thrilled to award 15 out- she explained. “Jaune’s connections with “Being raised by a single black woman standing organizations with grants for their other student engineers and entrepreneurs who did the best she could to take care of continued drive to advance the progress of has helped me gain more knowledge about her five children, I realized all her hard Black communities in honor of Juneteenth robotics I need to build my business. His work wasn’t enough because there were and the African American Alliance Fund’s enthusiastic support and belief in so many barriers working against African first anniversary,” she said. “We assembled me has reassured my hopefulness and Americans. I witnessed neighbors, fam- a committee to review select proposals for excitement on this long and tidiest process ily members and friends experience some funding based on priority areas including of starting a business.” aspect of his work, he found developing form of racism in employment, housing, education, health, human services, eco- Although still in the building process, the product itself came naturally to him. health care, education, or the criminal jus- nomic development, and civic engage- Jenelle is hopeful to bring her products to He believes having wise mentors is crucial tice system.” ment.” market sometime in the next two years. to being successful at anything. “It became an accepted way of life for One of the grantees, UCI Black Thriv- She hopes they will allow engineers and "Having people who have been where me in my youth - but no more,” she said. ing Initiative, will now use these funds land surveyors to collect geospatial data you are trying to go or who have access to to continue enabling students' training to on land areas more quickly and efficiently, opportunities that you need to progress is become successful entrepreneurs. These she said. extremely beneficial,” he added. “Nothing “I’ve experienced barriers because funds will support startup costs such as “The most crucial advice I would give we accomplish whether it be business-wise of the color of my skin,” Tumbling prototyping, software development or other young African Americans wanting or just in general are purely individual ef- explained. “Being raised by a single fees to attend workshops, conferences, to better their lives, is to discover what forts - it takes a village.” black woman who did the best she and mentoring opportunities for several they want to do, set goals for themselves Landon hopes to be a part of other peo- could to take care of her five children, students. According to Tumbling, this is and, most importantly, remain consistent,” ple's "village" by demonstrating and inspir- I realized all her hard work wasn’t crucial as Black entrepreneurship is recog- Jenelle explained. “I would emphasize to ing others to work on things they are genu- enough because there were so many nized as an essential avenue for building them that consistency is key and will set inely passionate about. He shares much barriers working against African Black wealth. them apart from anyone else in any busi- of his progress on YouTube and hopes to Americans. The University of California, Irvine has ness [or] industry.” demonstrate to others what it takes to build been a long-time partner with the OCCF. Landon has always been engaged and out a product, to create something from the The UCI Black Thriving Initiative’s interested in the creative building process. ground up. “I recognized the importance of non- grant to support the Student Startup Fund, He started designing and building his own “The advice that I'd give other African profits that helped me and my family with in collaboration with Beall Applied In- CNC machine, never feeling like it was Americans is - know what you want, know advancing as local residents, students and novation, will help provide students with work because building has always been how to get it, be willing to put in the work, professionals,” Tumbling said. “We would opportunities to take risks and explore enjoyable to him. He said though his inter- [and] have patience,” Landon said. “Know not have been able to do that without business ideas on their path to becoming ests initially were focused on the business friends and allies who held our hands and successful entrepreneurs – a privilege not See FOUNDATION page 12 helped us along the way.” often afforded to our African American “Laws and regulations within society youth due to the many limitations and ob- should be in the best interest of all to en- stacles resulting from systemic racism,” sure that there is equity so that everyone she added. thrives,” she added. “It’s just the right Two UCI students benefiting from the thing to do and I am truly optimistic that Student Startup Fund are Jenelle Elise we will get there. We just need to roll up King, a civil engineering major, and our sleeves and get to work!” Landon Williams, an aerospace engineer- With her vision to bridge together ing major. Jenelle received $2,000 for the African American community in Or- prototyping and marketing of Spikepen, ange County, the executive vice president her own company dedicated to provid- and chief operating officer at the Orange ing software and hardware products that County Community Foundation (OCCF) use photogrammetry, machine learning, in Newport Beach created the African and geospatial data to create 3d models. American Alliance Fund with $25,000 of Landon started his own company, Quinta, her own funds. The African American Al- which makes computer numerical control liance Fund strives to support and raise (CNC) machining more accessible in sub- awareness about systemic racism and pro- tractive manufacturing. A CNC machine grams that advance African Americans. is a subtractive manufacturing tool that “This is my opportunity to give back cuts and etches away at a material – wax, through philanthropy and community en- foam, metal, or plastic – to make accurate gagement,” she said. molds and parts. In its first full year, the African Ameri- “Starting my own business means can Alliance Fund raised more than having the freedom to create products that ITENNIS CERRITOS SUMMER CAMPS $350,000 thanks to various individual do- other people may enjoy or find useful,” ITENNISat DonCERRITOS Knabe Community SUMMER Regional Park CAMPS nors, corporate and community partners. 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SpotsFinal Weeks!Filling Up Quick! “OCCF is one of the most active grant- Tumbling said. 8 LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JULY 30, 2021 JULY 30, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 LosCerritosNews.net 9 STARRY NIGHT the Netherlands into a family with ties to Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, is a the artworld. Though always fascinated by unique walk-through rendering art, he wouldn’t fully embrace being paint- of the artist’s paintings. er until the last 10 years of his life. Most of his work was created in his final 5 years. The Immersive His work is largely considered post-Im- poverty, that’s not what his work truly rep- pressionist, and much of it was done while resents, according to Curtat. he was at the Saint-Paul Asylum (includ- Experience “We tend to focus on darkness when he ing Starry Night). As he struggled to make seemed to have wanted to show us bright a living from painting, it was his brother, recisely when beauty’s com- BEYOND VAN GOGH lights and shinning colors,” she explained. Theo, supported him throughout most of monality beckons our great- is all about going beyond “This experience wishes to connect the his life. It wasn’t until around the time of est appreciation, Beyond dots between Vincent’s purpose and a 21st his death in July 1890 that his work gained the dark legend of the artist. Van Gogh: The Immersive century audience.” more notoriety. His works were largely of While people tend to know him Experience, demonstrates Within the immersive experience, landscapes and portraits. the artist’s optimism despite for the ear-cutting incident, his people literally are engaged in the move- “Van Gogh wanted nothing more than the darkest of times. With planned open- struggles and poverty, that’s not ment of the artist’s painting process while to communicate the joy and the beauty he ingsP in 17 cities, this traveling artistic en- walking surrounded by light and music. saw in the world,” she said. “Art and nature what his work truly represents. counter is now at the Anaheim Convention “In the case of this experience, Van Gogh had almost healing qualities for him. Colors Center through Sept. 6. is already known for movement infused in had power. The wish of sharing the won- BY LAURIE HANSON Brought together by French-Canadian his work,” she explained. “We tend to re- ders of the world in his painting was only Creative Director Mathieu St-Arnaud and member Starry Night for its turbulent sky equaled by his need for purpose, for his art his team at Montreal’s world-renowned more than anything else, so to have his to mean something & touch people.” Normal Studio, Beyond Van Gogh fea- work actually move around you is quite Despite his struggles, Van Gogh never tures more than 300 of Vincent van Gogh’s incredible.” lost sight of the natural wonders around art exhibited through a three-dimensional As an art historian, Curtat’s role in the him. He put them onto canvas to describe lens. Guests literally walk into a newly de- exhibit was to help guide the creative team their incredible beauty with lucidity, some- signed space that engages the senses and in navigating Van Gogh’s work and legacy. thing also expressed in his correspondence creates a oneness with each of the artist’s She was also involved in both writing text with his brother, according to Curtat. brush strokes. and selecting quotes which are featured “After the struggle we all went through “This exhibit is great for many differ- in the first room of the exhibit. For all of in the last year and a half, there’s some- ent audiences,” said Art Historian Fanny thing inspiring about someone capable of Curtat, of Montreal , who served as con- them, it was about finding what they want- turning the most common of subject – his sultant and part of the creative team for ed to tell from his story, what they wanted own bedroom for example – into a work Beyond Van Gogh. “A lot of people feel to show from his body of work, she said. of art or of painting Starry Night while intimidated by a museum or feel like art is “It also presented a great opportunity cooped up in an asylum cell,” Curtat said. not for them. This experience allows them to create bridges between different ways of “In more ways than one, Van Gogh is the to connect differently with artwork by set- experimenting art,” she added. “People un- artist we need right now.” ting foot in the world envisioned by Van familiar with Van Gogh’s work might de- Gogh. And for those who are familiar with velop a connection or an interest for it. And his work already, this is a great opportunity maybe the next time they get a chance to to see it in a whole new and exhilarating see an original on a museum wall, they’ll BEYOND: Guests at the exhibition ART HISTORIAN Fanny Curtat served way.” be curious to experience that as well.” can experience the movement of as consultant and part of the creative Beyond Van Gogh is all about going “There’s nothing quite like the aura of Van Gogh’s brushworks illuminated team for Beyond Van Gogh. Her work beyond the dark legend of the artist. While an original piece,” she added. “Anything in light with music for an all- involved helping a creative team choose people tend to know him for the ear-cut- susceptible of sparking an interest in art is inclusive sensory experience now what works of the artist to feature in the ting incident, his struggles and extreme worth a try.” through Sept. 6 at the Anaheim special exhibition. Van Gogh was born in March 1853 in Convention Center. 10 LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JULY 30, 2021 11TH ANNUAL PREMIER GIRLS FASTPITCH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Fatigued Artesia Punishers 18 Gold Squad Fails to Get Timely Hits, Exits Early in Top Tournament

BY LOREN KOPFF you decide to walk, which is respect @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER to her,” Fletcher said of Nyberg. “But that’s always a challenge when you face IRVINE-After a one-year hiatus the batter behind her. That batter takes because of the global pandemic, all it as an insult, and you have to face her systems were a go for the 11th edition instead of the batter before her. They of the Premier Girls Fastpitch National were able to take advantage of that and Championship. After not appearing in the make us pay for putting [Nyberg] on.” first three PGF National Championships, Meanwhile, Vital had two of her the Artesia Punishers 18 Gold team was teams’ half a dozen hits while second back at it, hoping to at least repeat the baseman Mikala Jacobsen (Cypress same performance of the 2018 team High), Diaz, Jorgensen and Martinez when that team finished in third place. accounted for the other hits. The But the Punishers lost leads of Punishers would also get three extra base two and four runs respectively to the hits in the two bracket games and strand [Redmond] WA Voodoo and fell 11-8 half a dozen runners against the Voodoo. this past Tuesday morning at Harvard The Punishers began bracket play the Park. The Punishers, who went 1-3 in previous morning against the [Wixom] pool play action over the weekend and Michigan Finesse and while it wasn’t were playing their second bracket game PHOTO BY ARMANDO VARGAS, Contributing photographer. as high scoring as the game against the in less than 19 hours, went two and THE ARTESIA PUNISHERS 18 Gold travel softball team at the Premier Girls Fastpitch Voodoo, the Punishers still had issues out for the third time in their eight trips National Championship. with stranding runners and not getting to the PGF National Championship as the timely hits, leaving nine runners on either a Gold team or an 18-Under team base, including three at third base, and and now have an 11-16 in bracket play. monster two-run home run by California strikeout, designated player Bailey came up short in a 3-2 decision. This was also the highest scoring game Lutheran University commit Alex Jacobsen (Cypress High/Chaminade “Leaving runners on base will always for a Punishers 18 Gold team in bracket Nyberg over the left field fence. But the University) reached on the first of three come back to kill you,” Fletcher said. play. Punishers rallied in the bottom of the errors, allowing courtesy runners Jessica “The timely hitting; we just couldn’t put “It was a good, entertaining, hard- second inning in great fashion. Voodoo Lopez (Los Osos High) and Melody together that one hit that would crack fought game,” said Punishers head coach starting pitcher Lindsay Ferguson Gutierrez (La Mirada High) to put the things open for us. Obviously when Joe Fletcher. “We got down, rallied back walked third baseman Meilana Lopez Punishers in front at 4-2. you leave that many runners on base, to tie, took the lead. But as often the case (Whittier Christian High) and left fielder That lead was short-lived as the and leave [an opponent] in the game, it with PGF, it starts to become a war of Kassandra Martinez (San Dimas High/ Voodoo made its second two-out rally becomes harder for you to get out of that attrition, and we started to wear down Mt. San Antonio College) before pitcher in the first three innings. A single from hole.” towards the last couple of innings. Credit Anissa Vital (Mary Star of the Sea High) Christie Tadvick, who will be going The Finesse took a 1-0 lead in the to them; they made the plays that they laced a one-out double to the left field to Bellevue College, set the stage for opening inning when Sydney Bogden, needed to make to take the lead and now corner to bring home Lopez. Nyberg, who smashed her second two- who is committed to Wayne State we’re fighting back up the hill again. I Then facing a 0-2 count, catcher Mya run home run to tie the contest. University, singled and came home on was proud of the way they did compete.” Diaz (Anaheim High/Hope University) But the Punishers responded with a a two-out double by Ella Curry. The The Voodoo grabbed a 2-0 lead in singled in Martinez. Following a bigger rally in their half of the frame, Punishers tied the game in the second the top of the first inning, thanks to a beginning with a walk to first baseman when Gianna Kerschbaum walked Valerie Jorgensen (Pacifica High/Phoenix Jorgensen with one out. She would College). Meilana Lopez was then safe advance to second when Martinez on an error and Martinez doubled, plating reached on a fielder’s choice but was Jorgensen. A sacrifice bunt from right tagged out seconds later as she tried fielder Jazmine Macias (La Mirada High) to return to second base. Consecutive allowed Meilana Lopez to make it 6-4 singles from Macias and Vital on a and with two outs, a base hit from Vital combined three pitches allowed Martinez brought home Martinez. The final run the to score before a strikeout ended the Punishers would get came when Jessica rally. Lopez scored on a passed ball. “That’s a totally different ballgame After that, the Punishers would have if we can score those two runs,” opportunities to score in three of the final Fletcher said. “With these types of four frames but couldn’t get a runner to games, you have to minimize mistakes. third base. On top of that, the team would Unfortunately, Val missed understood record two more hits the rest of the way what the [umpire] was saying in terms while Leslie Hines walked two and two of her being safe versus out. That’s an more runners reached on a fielder’s unfortunate play, but that’s typical of choice. a PGF game. It’s going to be one play “The beginning and the middle of the where you say, ‘if that had happened, game, we were getting those hits and we if we had done some other things later were taking advantage of those plays,” in the game, did we hit for the right Fletcher said. “You have to sustain that person’.” when it turns into a scoring fest.” The score remained tied until the fifth After the Voodoo got two runs in when, again with two outs, Vital walked the fifth, the second coming on a bases Bogden before yielding a home run to loaded walk issued to Pacific Lutheran Jaiden Lara, bound for the University commit Brooke Tilson, the big blow of Detroit Mercy. Vital, who pitched would come in the next inning when 11 of the 14 innings in the two games, the Voodoo sent 10 batters to the plate would be replaced in the next inning by and scored five times on just two hits. Jorgensen. Both pitchers combined to But Jorgensen would walk four batters, allow 13 hits, walk 11 and strikeout four one of them intentionally to Nyberg, hit in the two games. another and had one more reach on the “She did a great job,” Fletcher said of lone error the Punishers would have. Vital. “In PGF, there’s all the pressure; all Tadvick, Nyberg and Allison Murai, the eyes on you. So, once you get in there the No. 3-5 batters in the lineup, and you get through those initial first combined to go six for 10 and drive in inning nerves, you settle in. And this is a six runs while two other Voodoo players very good pitcher. So, I’m not surprised collected a hit each. In fact, Fletcher she was able to weather a heavy load. decided to intentionally walk Nyberg in It’s been a while since we’ve had to play the fifth and sixth innings, both times seven innings. For her to pitch as strong with two outs, only to see that plan as she did and give us an opportunity to backfire as Murai singled to load the stay in the game, which is what you want bases in the fifth and was hit by a pitch your pitcher to do, I’m proud of her.” to load the bases in the next inning. She Another common theme of the two would score the last run of the game. “That’s always a challenge when See PUNISHERS page 11 JULY 30, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 LosCerritosNews.net 11 PUNISHERS from page 10 SECOND BASEMAN MIKALA JACOBSEN {Cypress High) forces games that the Punishers would soon like [Wixom] Michigan Finesse pitcher to forget about was the ineffectiveness Gianna Kerschbaum out at second base from the top of their lineup. Against in the top of the fourth inning in this past the Finesse, the top six hitters went Monday’s PPGF National Championship a combined one for 20 with one run Platinum Division playoff game. The scored. Against the Voodoo with a Punishers would lose 3-2 after a late rally slightly different lineup, the top six went came up short. a combined three for 19 with five runs scored and two runs driven in. “If your top six batters can only next inning, Tegan Oas, a Concordia give you one hit, you can’t win games,” University, Chicago commit, was hit by Fletcher said. “Jazmine, who is in the a Jorgensen pitch and later scored when seventh spot, played tremendously at the Emilla Miehe was walked with the bases plate. She did a great job. It’s difficult to loaded. win when the top six are only getting one The Punishers scored all their runs hit unless the bottom three are going nine in the bottom of the third when Bailey for nine.” Jacobsen singled and stole second. The PGF National Championship Jessica Lopez was then walked and the tournament always begins with pool play two runners would steal their respective games that are merely practice games bases before Meilana Lopez singled to and have no bearing on bracket play. PHOTO BY ARMANDO VARGAS, Contributing photographer. falling 5-3. Bailey Jacobsen was walked Jacobsen would go five for nine in pool to lead off the contest, then stole second play action while Meilana Lopez went and scored on a base hit from Meilana four for 10. The remainder of the team Lopez. Two pitches later, a single from combined for nine hits Jorgensen made it a 2-0 affair. After that, the Punishers were limited to one more “Everyone is dealing with Covid and hit and five more baserunners. the weirdness of it and getting back into Three of those came in the fifth when the swing of things of it,” Fletcher said *+2
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Recreation- Fairgoers can check the daily schedule August 12: Knyght Ryder ('80s) Cerritos Library, Cerritos Senior Center at al programs and classes are offered to on ocfair.com or on the 2021 OC Fair mo- Food trucks: VCHOS, Pat Nixon Park and the Cerritos Park East, children, teens, adults and seniors, and the bile app to plan ahead and make the most Roll'n Lobster, Wafl Truck, Heritage Park and Liberty Park Commu- City encourages all residents to take part of their day at the Fair. plus Manna's Kettle Korn. nity Centers are now open to the public, in recreational activities to stay active. following closures due to COVID-19. For Lakewood's Concerts ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Choices are endless with options rang- a complete list of City facilities open for ing from arts and crafts, music, and sports public use, visit cerritos.us. in the Park Continues and fitness. Recreational youth sports FREE from page 1 Signs are posted at all City facilities offered for the fall season includes Friday EveryThursday nights in a row starting regarding safety requirements. Per the tion in the FSI utilizing a contribution a Night Football, Volleyball, and Volley- July 8, Del Valle Park will come alive modified Health Officer Order issued in tennis. with popular and diverse musical acts. $3 per student Transit Access Pass [TAP] mid-July, everyone age 2 and older is Swim lessons at Splash! are offered Concerts will run from July 8 to August card and unlimited rides during the FSI required to wear a face covering when year-round. The aquatics center includes 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pilot period. inside any City of Cerritos facility. a 50-meter competition pool, a 25-yard Low-back lawn chairs and blankets are Over 850,000 new K-12 TAP cards The Cerritos Library has new hours recreation pool, and a spa. Swim lessons encouraged. Pets, barbeques and alcoholic will be provided to school districts designed to serve the greatest number are available for ages 6 months and older, beverages are prohibited. No umbrellas or throughout LA County. Metro staff indi- of local patrons during the most popu- and all ability levels. canopies. lar hours. The facility is open Monday cates that Little Lake School District is Registration for Fall classes begin The Woodruff service road will remain through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and interested, and they will be following up Monday, August 9. Registration is avail- open until 5:30 p.m. for patron drop-off. Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The with Norwalk/La Mirada Unified School able online, by phone, or in-person at the With the June 15 reopening, the Friends Book Store at the library is open. District. La Mirada Resource Center or Splash!. concerts have returned to the come-one- Book donations are being accepted at the Metro proposes to keep any existing For more information, please contact come-all format. If you have questions, library, and guidelines can be accessed at Community College student transit fare the La Mirada Community Services De- please call 562-866-9771, extension 2408. cerritoslibrary.us under the Gifts & Dona- partment at (562) 943-7277. Bring donations of new backpacks or programs with Muni agencies in place tions link. school supplies for Project Shepherd to during the pilot program, including the Operating hours for the Cerritos Se- La Mirada Memorial Bench Program the Recreation & Community Services Universal Pass Program (U-Pass). nior Center at Pat Nixon Park are Monday The City’s Memorial Bench Program booth for a chance to win a Family Pack Currently, the federal government has through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. provides an opportunity to pay tribute to from WingStop! One entry per person. a U-Pass student fare agreement with Rio Weekend rentals have been reduced. All La Mirada residents who have had a posi- Drawing held at 7:30 p.m. Fitness Center members must register Hondo College. Pre-COVID-19 ridership tive impact on the community and have Last chance! Bring donations of new for a new membership and sign waivers for 2018-19 included 70,869 Rio Hondo passed away. Family and friends may backpacks or school supplies for Project and COVID-19 paperwork. The Human UPASS passengers. purchase a bench in one of La Mirada’s Shepherd to the Recreation & Community Services Association (HSA) meal ser- Metro will implement Phase 2 of the many parks. Services booth for a chance to win a Fam- vice will be adjusted; more information FSI to low-income riders subject to the Once a preferred location is selected, ily Pack from Wingstop! One entry per will follow as HSA and the Los Angeles acquisition of additional federal funds. a completed application is required. Upon person. Drawing held at 7:30 p.m. County Department of Public Health align receipt of the application, the City will August 5: The Smokin' The National Transportation Safety their needs. review the applicant’s preferred park and Cobras ('60s/'70s) Board said the American rescue Plan Through Monday, September 6, the bench location to determine if the site is Food trucks: Deli Doctor, would provide sufficient subsidies to off- Cerritos Park East, Heritage Park and appropriate. The cost of purchasing and set the loss in K-12 fare revenues. Liberty Park Community Centers will be installing a memorial bench with a com- open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. memorative plaque is $3,000. The Cerritos Olympic Swim and Fit- For more information regarding the ness Center remains closed due to ongo- Memorial Bench Program, please call ing repairs. (562) 943-0131 or visit cityoflamirada. Reservations for community events org. and meetings at City facilities, including the Cerritos Library, Cerritos Park East, Rise and shine at the OC Fair Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon The OC Fair opens this year at 10 a.m., two hours earlier than in the past, NOTICE TO VOTERS OF DATE AFTER WHICH NO ARGUMENTS Park, Liberty Park and the Cerritos FOR OR AGAINST (A) CITY MEASURE(S) Center for the Performing Arts are now and there is so much to do. MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK Coffee drinks, java bars, cinnamon being accepted. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Special Municipal Election is to be held in the City rolls, breakfast burritos, smoothies and of Commerce on November 2, 2021, at which there will be submitted to the voters the following Enjoy a Summer Movie at Splash! fancy bowls are waiting for fairgoers who measure: Splash! will be hosting a summer answer the rooster call to rise and shine Commerce Special Parcel Tax on Industrial Property swim-in family-friendly movie featuring for an early start at the OC Fair. Trolls World Tour on Saturday, August 14, It starts with parking - with no crowds To protect vital public safety emergency services, including police, paramedic and fire protection located 13806 La Mirada Boulevard. in theAM, parking is a breeze. Drive right to maintain 9-1-1 response times and the number of firefighters and police officers, shall the City of Commerce enact a parcel tax on industrial property at a maximum rate of $0.3221 per square foot There will be a limited number of up and get ready for fun! providing approximately $12,000,000 annually until ended by voters; with committee oversight? All tickets being sold. Purchase presale tick- Begin a morning adventure with a visit funds will remain in Commerce. ets online or in-person for $8. If tickets to Centennial Farm. It's breakfast time for Yes______/ No______/ are still available on the day of the event, our resident animal educators, so visi- tickets can then be purchased at $10. tors can watch the farm babies and their For additional information, please call friends wake up and feed. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the legislative body of the City, or any member or members Splash! at (562) 902-3191 or visit splash- More animals are starting their day thereof authorized by the body, or any individual voter or bona fide association of citizens, or any lamirada.org. in residence during the Fair at the Great combination of voters and associations, may file a written argument, not to exceed 300 words in American Petting Farm and exotic crit- length, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and La Mirada’s National Night Out ters like llamas, wallabies, pygmy pigs signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument, for or against the La Mirada’s annual National Night and goats are ready to greet fairgoers as City measure(s). Out against Crime event is scheduled for are the sheep and goats on display in the NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, based upon the time reasonably necessary to prepare Thursday, August 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 livestock area. and print the arguments and Voter Information Guide for the election, the City Clerk has fixed August p.m. at La Mirada Regional Park during The scent of cinnamon rolls baking 13, 2021 during normal office hours, as posted, as the date after which no arguments for or against the the Concert Under the Stars event. is coming from at least two spots on the City measure(s) may be submitted to the clerk for printing and distribution to the voters as provided in the Article 4. Arguments shall be submitted to the City Clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) The National Association of Town fairgrounds, Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name Watch sponsors National Night Out, in Livestock Lane and JP's Old West Cin- of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is which celebrates the City’s ongoing com- the author of the argument, at the City Hall, City of Commerce, California. The argument has to be namon Rolls in the Carnival of Products accompanied by the Form of Statement to be Filed by Author (s) of Argument. Arguments may be mitment to maintaining public safety and If breakfast burritos are on your morn- changed or withdrawn until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk. quality of life as its top priority. National ing wish list, stop by Noel's in the Main Night Out is a community building cam- NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council had determined that rebuttal Mall and order up a savory meal, maybe arguments, not to exceed 250 words in length, as submitted by the authors of the opposing direct paign designed to enhance participation in to be enjoyed with some juicy augas arguments, may be filed with the clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the local anti-crime programs and strengthen frescas. author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, partnerships between the community and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the Morning is also an excellent time for argument, not more than 10 days after the final date for filing direct arguments (August 14, 2021 and law enforcement. Representatives fairgoers to get their shopping fix with lots through August 23, 2021). from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Depart- of room to roam and browse in Carnival ment, La Mirada Public Safety Team, and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any ordinance, impartial analysis, or direct argument of Products, Parade of Products, Festival filed under the authority of the elections code will be available for public examination in the clerk’s Neighborhood Watch Program will be in of Products and Crafters Village, along office for not less than 10 calendar days from the deadline for the filing of the arguments and attendance to provide information. Free with the shopping booths throughout the analysis(es). Any rebuttal argument filed under the authority of the elections code will be available kid finger printing will also be available. for public examination in the clerk’s office for not less than 10 calendar days from the deadline for fairgrounds. filing rebuttal arguments. For additional information, please Guests can get up-close views of contact the La Mirada Community Sher- exhibits ranging from award-winning The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. iff’s Station at (562) 902-2986 woodworking, sugar arts, table setting, quilting and produce and floral displays La Mirada Offers Many before others arrive. ______July 31, 2020 City Clerk Dated Fall Recreationa Activities The arts exhibits are always popular The City of La Mirada provides top with lots of fine art, photography and Published at Commerce Community News 7/30/21 14 LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JULY 30, 2021 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF PICO RIVERA NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CITY OF PICO RIVERA AND OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING GRANT (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION TO AMEND CUSTOMER POWER GENERATION RATES REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Pico Rivera City Hearing Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Council to consider amending customer power generation rates for Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy, PRIME, a community choice aggregation program. The public hearing will be held as Time: 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard follows: Place: Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways: WHEN: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 (1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; TIME: 6:00 p.m. (2) City’s website at http://www.pico-rivera.org/depts/admin/pio/programming.asp; or WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers (3) Email public comments to [email protected] 6615 Passons Boulevard Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Description: The City of Pico Rivera (City) hereby notifies the general public of a public hearing on August 24, 2021, to receive public comment on the CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and MAIL: PO Box 1016 TELEPHONE: 562.801.4389 Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year. The CAPER reports the City’s progress in meeting proposed actions and projects noted in the City’s 2020-2021 Action Plan, as well as its progress in carrying out the City’s Consolidated Plan’s five-year strategies. Certain provisions of the Brown Act are temporarily waived pursuant to Governor Newsome’s Executive Order N-25-20 and N-2920. In the interest of public health and safety, City Council Availability of Document for Public Comment: A Public Hearing regarding the draft CAPER will meetings are now opened to the public at 50% capacity in accordance with CDC Guidelines and protocols. be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via Channel 3 and City’s website as noted above. The public has fifteen (15) days to comment on the proposed CAPER draft starting August 10, 2021. If you wish to submit a public comment on this matter, you may do so in advance by e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] prior to 1:00 p.m. on the day of A copy of the draft CAPER will be available for public review and comment at the City’s webpage the meeting. Please provide your full name and reference this subject matter: “Public hearing listed below. and Adoption of Resolution amending customer power generation rate schedule for Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME).” You may be limited to raising only those issues you or • http://www.pico-rivera.org/depts/ced/housing/default.asp someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pico Rivera City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. Citizens unable to attend the Public Hearing but wishing to comment must do so in writing. Written comments must be addressed to the City of Pico Rivera, City Clerk’s Office, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California 90660 or emailed to [email protected] and Anna Jerome received by the date of the public hearing before 4:00 p.m. City Clerk City of Pico Rivera For more information, call Julia Gonzalez, Deputy Director of Community & Economic Hearing: August 10, 2021 Development Department at (562) 801-4447 or via e-mail at [email protected]. ********************************************************************************* In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, the City of Pico Rivera is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability. Please contact Anna M. PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to provide comments prior to the Jerome at (562) 801-4389 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program hearing via the email provided above. If you challenge the above-referenced materials in court, you information is needed in an alternative format. Special request must be made in a reasonable amount may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described of time in order that accommodations can be arranged. in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pico Rivera City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 7/30/21 Published: July 30, 2021 ********************************************************************************* NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Sec- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Pico Rivera is committed tion 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Cherry Carson RV Storage 4160 Cherry Ave. Long Beach CA, 90807, will sell by competitive to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability. Please contact Anna Jerome bidding by Climer’s Auctions ( Bond #5181494 ), on or after August 12, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. at (562) 801-4389 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program information Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: grill, safe, tables, cooking items, loose clothing, portable TV, is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in totes, boxes, refrigerator, microwave, kids toys, loose tools, bags, file cabinet, 5 gallon buckets and tree belonging to the following. order that accommodations can be arranged. NAME UNIT # Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 7/30/21 John Francis Colson 077 CITY OF CERRITOS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MAILING LIST DATA California. Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. PROCESSING SERVICES, RFP NO. 1433-21

Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 7/23 and 7/30/21 The City of Cerritos seeks by this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) a qualified vendor to provide mailing list data processing services for the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Sealed NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Sec- proposals for these services will be received at City Hall in the Office of the City Clerk, located tion 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive at 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, bidding by Climer’s Auctions (Bond # 5181494), on or after August 12, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auc- tion is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: boxes, totes, boots, tool box, vacuum, loose bedding, pillows, vac 90703. Proposals must be received no later than 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. parts, wood slat, loose clothing, trunk, tire, wine, loose car parts, suitcases, buckets, cage, pot, grill, ramp, hose, shoes, loose tools, bags, Proposals must be addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First scale, computer parts, key box, cart, mattress, box spring, table model TV, hand bag, duffle bags, speakers, bed frame, equipment cases, Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, marked “Proposal for lamps, dragon, chair and step ladders belonging to the following. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Mailing List Data Processing Services, RFP No. NAME UNIT 1433-21”. No proposal will be accepted unless it has the proposal number and project name clearly JASON ANTHONY BROWN B763 identified on the outside label. The City of Cerritos (“City”) reserves the right to reject any and all JANEL DOWDELL B843 MARC JOSEPH HAMILTON B760 proposals, or portions of any and all proposals or waive the informality in a proposal not affected CHARLES JERMAINE JONES B485 by law. Proposal specifications are available online at www.cerritos.us/BUSINESSES/bid_and_ CHRISTOPHER KOTEE LEE B782 DARRYL DEAN ROWE B651 contract_opportunities/bid_listings.php and notifications, updates and addenda will be posted on LINDA SMITH B265 the City’s bid page. Proposed Service Providers (referred to as “Proposers”) shall be responsible for JOHNNIE CLYDE LEE STEWART III B118 monitoring the site to obtain information regarding this solicitation. Failure to respond to required This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of updates my result in a determination of a nonresponsive proposal. For additional questions please California. contact City Support Services at (562) 916-1318. Dated/Posted/Published: July 30, 2021 Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Escrow No. 21-15860-TN NOTICE CALLING FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: KATHY TRINH, 11897 DEL AMO BLVD, CERRITOS, CA 90703 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later Doing Business as: LUX NAIL BAR than 11:00 AM on the 23rd day of August, 2021 Bids for: All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: HONG HANH DUONG, 2467 W GRIVEY AVE, ANAHEIM, CA 92804 The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL FURNITURES, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, ABC Bid # 1571 HVAC Replacement at Whitney High School INVENTORY, LEASE, AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS and are located at: 11897 DEL AMO BLVD, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: LUCKY TEAM ESCROW, INC., 13305 BROOKHURST STREET GAR- All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall DEN GROVE, CA 92843 and the anticipated sale date is AUGUST 25, 2021 conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: LUCKY TEAM ESCROW, 13305 BROOKHURST ST, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843 and the last date for filing claims publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may request bid documents at the shall be AUGUST 24, 2021, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. mandatory jobwalk on August 10, 2021 at 8:30 AM sharp at the Whitney HS Gym, 16800 Shoemaker Dated: 7/20/21 Ave., Cerritos. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License valid Class BUYER: HONG HANH DUONG C-20 Contractor's License and DIR Registration will be required. ORD-411510 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 7/30/21 Los Cerritos News July 30, 2021 August 6, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6105 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 21-2201-DK Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 7/30 and 8/6/21 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) are: HELLO SUSHI INC, 16610 BELLFLOWER BLVD., BELLFLOWER, CA ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 90706 NOTICE CALLING FOR BID Doing Business as: HELLO SUSHI All other business names(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s)/ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later Licensee(s), is/are: NONE than 11:00 AM on the 3rd day of September, 2021 Bids for: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) is/are: HELLO SUSHI BF LLC, 16610 BELLFLOWER BLVD., BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 The assets being sold are generally described as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, ABC Bid # 1572 HVAC Replacement at Niemes Elementary School LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, LEASEHOLD INTERESTS, ALL TRANSFERABLE PERMITS AND LICENSES, AND ALL INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE and is/are located at: 16610 BELLFLOWER BLVD., BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall The type of license(s) and license no(s) to be transferred is/are: Type: 41-ON-SALE BEER & WINE-EATING PLACE LICENSE #: 41- conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the 580936, And are now issued for the premises located at: SAME The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: ACE ESCROW INC, 6871 Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and BEACH BLVD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621 and the anticipated sale/transfer date is AUGUST 10, 2021 publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may access the bid documents on The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $80,000.00, CME+ Information to be discussed at the mandatory jobwalk on August 13, 2021 at 8:30 AM sharp at including inventory estimated at $0.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $30,000.00; PROMISSORY the Niemes Elementary School, 16715 Jersey Ave., Artesia. All public works are subject to prevail- NOTE $50,000.00; ALLOCATION-SUB TOTAL $80,000.00; ALLOCATION TOTAL $80,000.00 ing wage payments, Valid License valid Class C-20 Contractor's License and DIR Registration will It has been agreed between the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) and the intended Buyer(s)/Applicant(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and be required. Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: 7/7/2021 Los Cerritos News July 30, 2021 HELLO SUSHI INC,, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) August 6, 2021 HELLO SUSHI BF LLC, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) ORD-382197 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 7/16/21 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 7/30 and 8/6/21 JULY 30, 2021 To advertise call 562-407-3873 LosCerritosNews.net 15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CITY OF ARTESIA NAME STATEMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING File Number 2021152851 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BEAGLE INSURANCE SERVICES, 401 WILSHIRE BLVD., 12TH FLOOR, PMB#925, SANTA MONICA, CA., 90401. REGISTERED OWNER: BEAGLE SERVICES, INC., 401 WILSHIRE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold a Public BLVD., 12TH FLOOR, PMB#925, SANTA MONICA, CA., 90401. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS A CORPORATION. The Hearing to consider the following item at the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on August date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all the information 9, 2021: 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 one thousand Resolution No. 21-2843 dollars ($1,000). /S/ RONI "Rani" ALYMAD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 7/7/21. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date onwhich it A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any ADOPTING A NEW REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE VACANT BUILDING AND change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. FORECLOSED PROPERTIES REGISTRATION PROGRAM A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this The meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers in Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Ave., Artesia, CA 90701. Public comments can be made in person, or may be submitted by email Business and Professions Code). LCCN 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/21 to [email protected], or by voicemail to (562) 865-6262, extension 200. Please submit email and voicemail public comments by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting to ensure that FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the comments are read into the record. NAME STATEMENT File Number 2021156256 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AURORA SKY ENTERTAINMENT; AURORA SKY PUBLISHING; If you challenge the City’s actions in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only AURORA SKY INTERACTIVE; AURORA SKY STUDIOS, 28625 S. WESTERN AVE, #218, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA., 90275 those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written REGISTERED OWNER: AURORA SKY, LLC, 28625 S. WESTERN AVE, #218, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA., 90275. THIS correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior, to the public hearing. BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Ernesto Sanchez 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 one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ SCOT BARBOUR. This statement was filed with the County PUBLISHED: July 30, 2021 in the Los Cerritos Community News City Clerk Clerk of Los Angeles on 7/12/21. In 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 was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Published at Los Cerritos Community News 7/30/21 where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize CITY OF LA MIRADA 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 STATE OF CALIFORNIA seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/21. NOTICE INVITING BIDS

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2021-06 PARKING LOT SEAL COAT FOR CITY FACILITIES – CIVIC CENTER, BEHRINGER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PARK, FRONTIER PARK, VETERANS PARK, WINDERMERE PARK, NEFF PARK, NAME STATEMENT File Number 2021157810 CREEK PARK, GARDENHILL PARK, WILDERNESS AREA, PUBLIC WORKS WARE- THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: UBER CONSULTING ENGINEERS, 5226 E PEABODY ST., LONG HOUSE, BEACH, CA., 90808. REGISTERED OWNER: YI-CHING-WANG, JORGE UBERHUAGA, 5226 E PEABODY ST., LONG BEACH, THEATRE WAREHOUSE, TRANSIT FACILITY AND 14515 ALONDRA BOULEVARD CA., 90808. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS A MARRIED COUPLE. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above:N/A . I 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 Notice is hereby given that the City of La Mirada, California invites sealed bids for the furnishing of guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/YI-CHING-WANG. This statement was filed all labor, materials, equipment, and services for Capital Improvement Project No. 2021-06. Project with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 7/13/21. In 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 was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) Documents are available online from American Reprographics Company (ARC). Bidders may obtain of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change free copies of the Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents online by visiting in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form.The filing of this statement does not of http://www.crplanwell.com/. Work includes parking lot seal coat, crack seal, asphalt replacement 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 and striping for the following City facilities: Civic Center, Behringer Park, Frontier Park, Veterans Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/21. Park, Windermere Park, Neff Park, Creek Park, Gardenhill Park, Wilderness Area, Public Works Warehouse, Theatre Warehouse, Transit Facility and 14515 Alondra Boulevard in the City of La FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Mirada. NAME STATEMENT File Number 2021152374 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: : LECHETA NAIL BAR, 13404 WOODRUFF AVE., BELL- Sealed bids shall be delivered to the City Clerk at or before 11 a.m. on August 12, 2021. Bids must FLOWER, CA., 90706. REGISTERED OWNER: LECHETA, LLC, 13404 WOODRUFF AVE., BELLFLOWER, CA., 90706. THIS be submitted on the blank forms, prepared and furnished for that purpose and included in the Plans BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS A LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION. The date registrant started to transact business under the and Specifications. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or delete portions of any or fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I 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 all bids, or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures. false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ ALI BURHANI. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 7/6/21. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name State- Leticia Revilla, Assistant City Clerk ment generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 7/23 and 7/30/21 the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/21 TAMI CATHERINE EPSTEIN-MOORE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: TAMI CATHERINE EPSTEIN-MOORE TO TAMI CATHERINE MOORE. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing in- NAME STATEMENT dicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any File Number 2021147930 person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AT TAX SERVICE 10659 BLOOMFIELD ST., TOLUCA reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear LAKE, CA., 91602. REGISTERED OWNER: ANASTASIA A. TYULINA, 10659 BLOOMFIELD ST., TOLUCA LAKE, CA., 91602. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL. The date registrant started to transact business under at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely the fictitious business name or names listed above: 5/21. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A filed, the court may grant a petition without a hearing. Court date 8/23/21, 10:00 am, Dept 74, RM registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant 735 by Nick Miramontes. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/21, knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ ANASTASIA A. Case number 21STCP02176. TYULINA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 6/30/21. In 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 was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement location indicated: 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, Ca 90703 on August 9. 2021, at 11:00 am. must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state Ashley Torres- Household items, Shelly Sabo- Furniture and boxes , Patrick Enewally, Boxes, and containers. Kenya Watts- Household of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., items . The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the Business and Professions Code). LCCN 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/21 above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Published at LCCN on 07/23/2021 and 7/30/2021 CITY OF PICO RIVERA ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS PICO RIVERA INNOVATIVE MUNICIPAL ENERGY (PRIME) RATE SETTING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Pico Rivera City NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later Council to consider adopting a proposed Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make certain than 11:00 AM on the 9th day of August 2021 sealed bids for: limited adjustments to customer power generation rates for Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME). The public hearing will be held as follows: Bid # ABC – 1570 Custodial Supplies Bid

WHEN: August 10, 2021 All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the Purchasing Department at TIME: 6:00 p.m. 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA., 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above stated time and place. WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 6615 Passons Boulevard Bids and specifications may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at the above address on Pico Rivera, CA 90660 July 23, 2021 or later.

MAIL: PO Box 1016 TELEPHONE: (562) 801-4332 Published at Los Cerritos Community News 7/23 and 7/30/21

Notice of Self Storage Sale THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION would authorize the City Manager to implement reasonably neces- sary rate adjustments for PRIME services resulting in no more than a five percent (5%) increased or Please take notice US Storage Centers – Cerritos located at 16015 Piuma Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703 intends reduction of the rate than the rate in effect as of the last day of the previous fiscal year. to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenant at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 8/19/2021 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the Citizens unable to attend the Public Hearing but wishing to comment on August 10, 2021 must do so description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Carmen Milagros Figueroa. All property is in writing. Written comments will be accepted for a period of 15 days, until August 10, 2021, before being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain 6:00 p.m. Written comments must be addressed to Anna Jerome, City Clerk, 6615 Passons Blvd., terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Pico Rivera. If you have any questions you can contact Kaitlin McGee, at (562) 801-4437. Published at Los Cerritos Community News and 7/30 and 8/6/21 PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. You may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Notice of Self Storage Sale of Pico Rivera, or prior to, the public hearing. Please take notice US Storage Centers - Commerce – Olympic located at 5415 E. Olympic Blvd. Commerce Anna Jerome CA 90022 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. City Clerk The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 8/19/2021 at 10:00AM. Unless stat- City of Pico Rivera ed otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Jose L Molina; Kassandra Hearing: August 10, 2021 6:00 P.M. Suhey Buenrostro; Joseph Macias; Brishee Taylor; Roxanne Zepeda; Maria Baez Juarez; Larry Barron; Nora ********************************************************************************* Guadalupe Reaves; Mariah Marlene Tirado; Elie Samaha; Lizett Romero; Iveth A Espinoza Castro; Pricilla In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, the City of Pico Rivera is commit- Corral; Johnny Jesse Ramirez; Alberto Rolando Garcia Alpizar; Juan Manuel Rodriguez; Arthur Victor Reyes; ted to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability. Please contact Anna Kejaun Malik Alexander; Hugo Olivares Cerezo; Christian Michael Preciado; Israel Navarro. All property is M. Jerome at (562) 801-4389 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain information is needed in an alternative format. Special request must be made in a reasonable amount terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. of time in order that accommodations can be arranged. Published at Los Cerritos Community News and 7/30 and 8/6/21 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 7/30/21 16 LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JULY 30, 2021